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Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) is widely described in its public communications as one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products, and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. The APH news feed on Stock Titan reflects this broad activity by aggregating company press releases and related coverage.
Recent Amphenol news has focused on major strategic acquisitions and financing actions. The company completed the acquisition of CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business, a transaction valued at approximately $10.5 billion in cash according to a Form 8-K, and announced that the CCS operations will be included in its Communications Solutions Segment. Amphenol also reported a mandatory open offer for additional shares of ADC India Communications Limited, which became an indirect majority-owned subsidiary following the CCS acquisition.
Other notable items in APH news include the definitive agreement and subsequent closing of the acquisition of Trexon, a provider of high-reliability interconnect and cable assemblies primarily for the defense market, and the acquisition of Rochester Sensors, a manufacturer of application-specific liquid level sensors for industrial applications. These transactions illustrate how Amphenol expands its presence in defense, industrial and harsh environment interconnect markets.
Investors following APH news will also see updates on capital markets activity, such as the pricing and issuance of multiple series of senior notes used in part to finance the CCS acquisition, and corporate governance developments like the appointment of Sanjiv Lamba to the board of directors. Earnings-related press releases, including reports of record quarterly results and dividend changes, provide additional context on the company’s performance and capital allocation.
By reviewing the APH news stream, readers can track Amphenol’s acquisitions, financing decisions, board changes and operating updates as disclosed in its own press releases and SEC-referenced communications.
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) has declared a second quarter 2021 dividend of $0.145 per share, approved in the Board meeting on May 5, 2021. This dividend reflects a two-for-one stock split effective March 4, 2021. Shareholders of record by June 22, 2021 will receive the payment on July 14, 2021. Amphenol is a leading global manufacturer specializing in electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors, positioned strongly in high-growth interconnect markets such as Automotive and Data Communications.
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) reported strong Q1 2021 results, achieving sales growth of 28% and Adjusted Diluted EPS exceeding guidance. The company announced a new $2 billion stock repurchase program, bringing total capital returned to shareholders in Q1 to $240 million, including $87 million in dividends. Amphenol completed five acquisitions this year, enhancing its capabilities in various markets. For Q2 2021, it expects sales between $2.415 and $2.475 billion, with EPS guidance of $0.53 to $0.55. The company remains optimistic about growth driven by technological advancements.
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) has successfully completed the acquisition of MTS Systems Corporation. With this acquisition, MTS's common stock will no longer trade on NASDAQ. Amphenol anticipates that MTS Sensors will contribute approximately $350 million in sales and be $0.05 accretive to earnings per share within 12 months, excluding acquisition-related costs. Additionally, Amphenol plans to sell the MTS Test & Simulation business to Illinois Tool Works Inc. for $750 million, pending regulatory approvals.
MTS Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: MTSC) announced that its shareholders approved the merger with Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) during a special meeting on March 4, 2021. This merger will turn MTS into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphenol. The completion of the merger is contingent upon satisfying customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Following the shareholder approval, final voting results will be reported to the SEC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Evercore are MTS' financial advisors, with Sidley Austin LLP providing legal counsel.
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) announced a dividend of $0.29 per share for Q1 2021, approved by its Board of Directors on February 3, 2021. The dividend will be distributed on April 14, 2021, to shareholders recorded by March 23, 2021. As a leading global manufacturer of interconnect systems, Amphenol operates across diverse industries, showcasing its significant role in the automotive, aerospace, and communications sectors.
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) reported strong fourth quarter 2020 results, achieving record sales and Adjusted Diluted EPS that exceeded expectations, despite challenges from COVID-19. Sales rose 13%, driven by growth in mobile devices, industrial, and automotive markets. The company completed $641 million in share repurchases and distributed $298 million in dividends for 2020. Exciting acquisitions, including MTS Systems and Positronic, aim to expand product offerings. A 2-for-1 stock split is set for March 4, 2021. However, guidance for full-year 2021 remains undetermined due to ongoing uncertainties.
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) is set to sell MTS Systems Corporation’s Test & Simulation business to Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) after finalizing its acquisition of MTS. ITW's acquisition aligns with its strategy to enhance its Test & Measurement and Electronics sectors, expanding into attractive industry verticals. The transaction is expected to close following regulatory approvals after Amphenol's acquisition of MTS. Financial advisors for the deal include Centerview Partners for Amphenol and Goldman Sachs for ITW, though transaction terms remain undisclosed.
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) has announced its acquisition of MTS Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: MTSC) for $58.50 per share, totaling approximately $1.7 billion, inclusive of debt. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Amphenol's sensor and sensor-based product portfolio across various industries. Expected to be accretive to Amphenol's earnings by $0.10 and $0.06 from MTS’s Sensors and Test & Simulation segments respectively in the first year, the deal has already garnered board approval and is projected to close by mid-2021, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) reported record GAAP diluted EPS of $1.12 for Q3 2020, up from $0.92 in Q3 2019. Sales rose to $2.323 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year. Adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.09, reflecting strong performance despite COVID-19 disruptions. For 2020, the company expects sales between $8.333 billion and $8.373 billion. A 16% dividend increase was approved, raising the quarterly payout from $0.25 to $0.29 per share, payable on January 6, 2021. Operating cash flow stood at $398 million, underscoring strong earnings quality.