UnitedHealth and Amedisys Extend $3.3 Billion Merger Deadline, Amedisys Shares Rise 4.4% Pre-Market

Dec 27, 2024, 01:17 PM

UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys have agreed to extend the deadline for their $3.3 billion merger agreement until next year, as confirmed by a regulatory filing. This decision allows the companies to move forward with the acquisition despite facing challenges from government regulators. The merger aims to enable UnitedHealth, a leading insurer, to acquire Amedisys, a home-health provider, enhancing its service offerings in the healthcare sector. Following the announcement, shares of Amedisys rose by 4.4% in pre-market trading.