UK's Spire Healthcare soars on possible $1.35 billion cash offer from Toscafund

Spire Healthcare

14/05/2026 08:25

** Shares of Spire Healthcare SPI.L up 43.3% at 215.5p

** Hits highest since Sept 2025

** Second-largest shareholder Toscafund proposes non-binding 250p per share cash offer, valuing group at about billion pounds ($1.35 billion)

** Board would be minded to recommend unanimously if firm offer made on these terms; Toscafund has until 11 June to announce firm intention or walk away

** In 2026, stock has gained about 29.0%

 (Reporting by Judes Joseph in Bengaluru)

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