Commscope Hldg Co Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) announced that holders of 70% of outstanding stock as of the Sept 8, 2025 record date voted to approve the proposed sale of its Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business to Amphenol (NYSE: APH) at a special stockholder meeting held on Oct 16, 2025. The approval satisfied the transaction requirement that a majority of outstanding shares (common stock and Series A preferred on an as-converted basis) vote in favor.

This vote clears a key shareholder approval hurdle for the proposed CCS sale to proceed toward closing, subject to any remaining closing conditions.

CommScope (NASDAQ:COMM) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, October 30, 2025 before the market opens. Management will discuss the results on an 8:30 a.m. Eastern conference call the same day. The call is listen-only and a live audio link will be available on CommScope's Events and Presentations investor relations page. A webcast replay will be archived on the company's website for a limited time after the call.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) announced on October 7, 2025 the global availability of its evolved SYSTIMAX Constellation edge-based power and connectivity platform for enterprise networks.

The modular, technology-agnostic system supports AC and DC power, fault-managed power delivery up to 1 kW per endpoint, hybrid power/data fiber, and 10G and above speeds in a simplified star topology. The platform centralizes UPS equipment, removes the need for a telecom room on every floor, enables CP placement in ceilings/walls/racks, and claims to cut installation labor by greater than 50% while reducing space, plastic and copper use to lower carbon footprint.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) announced that Guy Sucharczuk, Senior Vice President and President of CommScope's Access Network Solutions business, has been inducted into the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 2025. The recognition honors Sucharczuk's significant contributions to the cable industry, including founding Aurora Networks in 1999 and his leadership in developing breakthrough cable technologies.

Sucharczuk joined CommScope in 2019 through the ARRIS acquisition and has since played a crucial role in developing network infrastructure as the leader of the Access Networks Solutions business. The induction acknowledges his entrepreneurial spirit and technological achievements in the broadband industry.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) and Comcast have announced successful nationwide deployment of DOCSIS 4.0 Full Duplex (FDX) amplifiers across all Comcast markets, enabling multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds for millions of homes using existing connections.

The DOCSIS 4.0 FDX network upgrades feature an AI-driven management core that automatically detects and corrects network events in real-time. CommScope, having shipped nearly 10 million amplifiers since DOCSIS 1.0 in 1997, plans to introduce new amplifiers and Remote PHY Devices supporting both 1.8 GHz Extended Spectrum DOCSIS and FDX networks in the coming months.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has achieved record-breaking speeds in DOCSIS 4.0 network testing at CableLabs' Technology Interop event in Colorado. The company demonstrated unprecedented downstream speeds of 16.25 Gbps across two load-balanced DOCSIS 4.0 modems and 9.4 Gbps on a single modem.

Using their vCCAP Evo™ virtual CCAP platform and multiple vendor chipsets, CommScope proved that DOCSIS 4.0 networks can potentially match fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) speeds without requiring new network deployment. The testing utilized a 258-1794 MHz downstream and 10-204 MHz upstream RF plant setup, demonstrating superior interoperability with various CPE devices.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) reported strong Q2 2025 results with net sales of $1.39 billion, up 31.7% year-over-year. The company achieved GAAP income from continuing operations of $29.4 million and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $337.8 million, marking a 79% increase from the previous year.

In a transformational deal, CommScope announced the sale of its CCS segment to Amphenol (NYSE: APH) for approximately $10.5 billion in cash, expected to close in H1 2026. The company plans to use proceeds to repay all existing debt, redeem preferred equity, and distribute excess cash to shareholders as a dividend within 60-90 days post-closing.

Given strong performance, CommScope raised its 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1.15-1.20 billion. The remaining businesses, ANS and RUCKUS, generated trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA of $300 million on net sales of $1.7 billion.

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire CommScope's Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business for $10.5 billion in cash. The CCS business is projected to generate sales of $3.6 billion with 26% EBITDA margins in 2025.

The acquisition significantly expands Amphenol's presence in three key markets: IT datacom (particularly fiber optic interconnect for AI and data centers), communications networks, and industrial building infrastructure. The deal will integrate CCS's 15,000+ employees and their extensive IP portfolio into Amphenol's operations.

The transaction, expected to close in first half of 2026, will be financed through cash and debt, with committed financing from J.P. Morgan Securities, BNP Paribas, and Mizuho Bank. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Amphenol's Diluted EPS in the first full year post-closing.

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has announced a transformative deal to sell its Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) segment to Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) for $10.5 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder vote.

The Company anticipates net proceeds of approximately $10 billion after taxes and expenses. CommScope plans to repay all debt, redeem preferred equity held by Carlyle, and distribute significant excess cash to shareholders as a dividend within 60-90 days post-closing. The remaining business will focus on ANS and RUCKUS segments, continuing to develop next-generation network connectivity solutions.