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Advanced Medical Solutions dives as TA Associates deal collapses

Advanced Medical Solutions dives as TA Associates deal collapses

Advanced Medical Solutions Group shares fell 16.8% to 204.5 pence by late morning Monday after TA Associates said it would not make a takeover offer. The stock had traded as high as 247 pence last week on deal speculation. TA’s formal withdrawal restricts it from bidding again for six months unless exceptions apply. Advanced Medical Solutions reported record 2025 revenue of £228.9 million in March.
May 18, 2026

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