Shares of Amsurg Corp. rose while shares of Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc. fell in the extended session Wednesday following an announcement that the two health-care providers would merge. Amsurg shares ticked up 1.7% to $78.78, and Envision shares fell 7.3% to $25.50 after hours. The all-stock deal would values the combined company at $10 billion, with Envision shareholders having a 53% stake in the company.
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