Amedisys and UnitedHealth Extend Merger Deadline - What's Going On?

Amedisys Inc AMED shares are trading higher on Friday after the company announced it extended its merger deadline with UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH.In an exchange filing, the companies entered into a waiver agreement, further advancing their merger deal, originally announced on June 26, 2023.Under the terms of the agreement, Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of UnitedHealth, will merge with Amedisys, with Amedisys continuing to operate as a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.The companies have agre ...