CompletedHealthcare16 February 2026

Medpal AI plc to acquire Universal Pharmacy Ltd

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Medpal AI plc acquires Universal Pharmacy Ltd

Deal facts

Buyer
Medpal AI plc
Target
Universal Pharmacy Ltd
Deal value
GBP 45,000
Announced
16 February 2026
Status
Completed
Sector
Healthcare
Country
United Kingdom
Consideration
cash
What we know

Medpal AI plc has agreed to acquire Universal Pharmacy Ltd in a strategic acquisition valued at £45,000. The transaction was settled entirely in cash and relates to the pharmacy and healthcare services sector. Although the deal was announced on 16 February 2026, the completion date is recorded as 13 February 2026. The target company operates within the United Kingdom, and the buyer is a public limited company focused on artificial intelligence solutions for the industry.

The acquisition represents a significant expansion for the buyer into physical retail healthcare services. Both parties have confirmed that the transaction has been completed as of the stated date. The deal structure involves a straightforward purchase of the target business without any complex earn-out provisions or debt assumptions reported in the available data. The transaction is now final and the target operates as a subsidiary of the acquiring entity.

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    Medpal AI plc to acquire Universal Pharmacy Ltd

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