Yahoo Finance Spirent (SPMYY) Acquisition War Intensifies on Proposed Bid
As the telecommunications industry witnesses a flurry of acquisition bids, Viavi Solutions Inc. VIAV emerges as a strong contender in the race to acquire Spirent Communications plc SPMYY. This follows recent market speculations regarding a potential counter bid by Keysight Technologies, Inc. KEYS, reflecting the escalating interest in the British telecommunications testing firm.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Keysight is poised to make a formal bid for Spirent, valuing the company at approximately 1.15 billion pounds ($1.45 billion). This bid comes in the wake of an agreement between Viavi and Spirent announced on Mar 5, wherein Viavi proposed to acquire Spirent at approximately £1.01 billion, or $1.28 billion, based on exchange rates at the time.
The proposed acquisition by Viavi has garnered significant attention due to its strategic implications for the industry. With Viavi's expertise in communications test, measurement and optical technologies and Spirent's prowess in automated test and assurance solutions, the merger promises to create a powerhouse in the sector. The combined entity aims to offer comprehensive solutions for research and development labs, service providers, data centers, and mission-critical infrastructure.
The combined entity is poised to capitalize on emerging trends such as 5G, 6G+ and cybersecurity, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of telecommunications technology.
The acquisition is expected to yield significant operational efficiencies, with anticipated cost synergies of up to $75 million annually within two years of completion. Viavi plans to leverage its financial resources, including existing cash and committed financing, to fund the transaction and drive long-term growth.
As the bidding war intensifies, industry observers await further developments, with Spirent, Viavi and Keysight yet to comment on the latest developments. Amid this, stakeholders anticipate a transformative deal that could reshape the telecommunications sector for years to come.
Zacks Rank & A Key Pick
Spirent currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
A leading company operating within this space is AudioCodes Ltd. AUDC, which currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 24.8% and delivered an earnings surprise of 20.1%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Headquartered in Lod, Israel, AudioCodes offers advanced communications software, products and productivity solutions for the digital workplace. It provides a broad range of innovative products, solutions and services that are used by large multi-national enterprises and leading tier-1 operators around the world.
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