Amphenol (NYSE: APH) closes $10.5B deal for CommScope cable unit

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Amphenol Corporation has completed its acquisition of the Connectivity and Cable Solutions business of CommScope Holding Company, Inc. for approximately $10.5 billion in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The transaction closed under a previously disclosed purchase agreement dated August 3, 2025, and brings a large connectivity and cable portfolio under Amphenol’s control. The company also issued a press release announcing the closing, which is attached as an exhibit, and plans to provide required financial statements for the acquired business in a later amendment.

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M&A and corporate finance analyst

Amphenol closed a sizable $10.5B cash acquisition of CommScope’s connectivity and cable business.

Amphenol Corporation completed the purchase of CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions business for approximately $10.5 billion in cash, under a purchase agreement originally signed on August 3, 2025. This moves an entire business line from CommScope into Amphenol, expanding Amphenol’s presence in connectivity and cable solutions.

The all-cash structure means a significant capital outlay for Amphenol, but the excerpt does not describe how it was financed or the expected financial impact. The company will later provide financial statements for the acquired business, which should give more insight into revenue, earnings contribution, and balance sheet effects.

For now, the key milestone is that the deal has officially closed as of January 9, 2026, with customary post-closing adjustments still possible. Subsequent disclosures, including the promised financial statements and any integration updates, will help clarify how this large transaction affects Amphenol’s growth and profitability profile.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT 

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  January 9, 2026

AMPHENOL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		1-10879		22-2785165
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

358 Hall Avenue, Wallingford, Connecticut		06492
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 265-8900

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value		APH		New York Stock Exchange
3.125% Senior Notes due 2032		APH32		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

On January 9, 2026, Amphenol Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), completed its acquisition of the Connectivity and Cable Solutions business of CommScope Holding Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“CommScope”), for approximately $10.5 billion in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments (the “Acquisition”), pursuant to the previously disclosed Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 3, 2025, by and between the Company and CommScope.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 9, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the closing of the Acquisition. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished herewith and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.	Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a)	Financial Statements of Businesses or Funds Acquired.

To be filed by amendment not later than 71 calendar days after the date this Current Report on Form 8-K is required to be filed.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

To be filed by amendment not later than 71 calendar days after the date this Current Report on Form 8-K is required to be filed.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Title
99.1		Press release of Amphenol Corporation, dated January 12, 2026
104		Cover page interactive data file (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	AMPHENOL CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Lance E. D’Amico
Date: January 12, 2026		Name:	Lance E. D’Amico
		Title:	Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

FAQ

What major transaction did Amphenol Corporation (APH) complete?

Amphenol Corporation completed the acquisition of the Connectivity and Cable Solutions business of CommScope Holding Company, Inc. This transaction transfers that entire business into Amphenol’s portfolio.

How much did Amphenol pay for CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions business?

Amphenol agreed to pay approximately $10.5 billion in cash for CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions business, with the amount subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

When did Amphenol’s acquisition of the CommScope business close?

The acquisition of CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions business by Amphenol closed on January 9, 2026, which is the date the company reports as the completion of the deal.

What agreement governs Amphenol’s acquisition of the CommScope business?

The acquisition was completed under a previously disclosed Purchase Agreement dated August 3, 2025, between Amphenol Corporation and CommScope Holding Company, Inc.

Will Amphenol provide financial statements for the acquired CommScope business?

Yes. Amphenol states that financial statements of the acquired business will be filed by amendment, no later than 71 calendar days after the date this report is required to be filed.

Did Amphenol issue a press release about closing the acquisition?

Yes. Amphenol issued a press release announcing the closing of the acquisition, and it is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.