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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-354078"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UHS"
cik: "0000352915"
company_name: "UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-17T20:15:14+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-17T20:16:27.205519+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# UHS completes $5.25/share acquisition of Talkspace, creating behavioral health continuum

## Summary
- UHS acquired Talkspace for $5.25 per share in cash; deal announced March 9, 2026, closed Aug 17, 2026.
- Financed with $400M delayed draw term loan plus revolver borrowings under existing credit agreement.
- Talkspace network: ~6,000 licensed providers, services available to 200M+ people across all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico.
- Talkspace becomes wholly-owned UHS subsidiary; combined entity offers virtual, outpatient, and inpatient behavioral care.
- Talkspace CEO Jon R. Cohen: joining UHS accelerates mission of accessible mental healthcare.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-354078
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UHS
- cik: 0000352915
- company_name: UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-17T20:15:14+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/352915/000119312526354078/0001193125-26-354078-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/352915/000119312526354078/uhs-20260817.htm

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