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Spire Healthcare Shares Soar Amid Potential Private Equity Sale

1/26/2026

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Spire Healthcare is in early talks for a potential sale to private equity, a move that could lead to delisting from London Stock Exchange.
Shares rose about 18% after the announcement.
The company operates 38 hospitals, and National Health Service (NHS) work—about 30% of revenue—has slowed due to budget restrictions.
Chief executive Justin Ash said private healthcare can help alleviate NHS waiting lists, but privatization concerns about equitable access remain.

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Spire Healthcare is in early talks for a potential sale to private equity, a move that could lead to delisting from London Stock Exchange.
Shares rose about 18% after the announcement.
The company operates 38 hospitals, and National Health Service (NHS) work—about 30% of revenue—has slowed due to budget restrictions.
Chief executive Justin Ash said private healthcare can help alleviate NHS waiting lists, but privatization concerns about equitable access remain.