Marvell to acquire Lumentum in $115 billion all‑stock deal
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Marvell Technology announced an all‑stock acquisition of Lumentum Holdings, offering 4.5 Marvell shares for each Lumentum share. The transaction is valued at $115 billion, includes a 23.9% premium, and is expected to close in the first half of 2028 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. Lumentum reported September‑quarter revenue of $1.26 billion, up 136.5% year‑over‑year, while Marvell’s stock fell more than 6% on the announcement.
Why it matters
The deal creates a large dilution exposure for Lumentum shareholders, as their value now moves with Marvell’s share price until closing. Marvell’s shares dropped over 6% on the news, reflecting market concerns about the size of the transaction and antitrust risk.
Key facts
- 1The agreement values the transaction at $115 billion (enterprise value). markets.financialcontent.com
- 2Lumentum shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 4.5 Marvell shares per Lumentum share. finance.yahoo.com
- 3The deal includes a 23.9% premium over Lumentum’s unaffected closing price on the day the story broke. finance.yahoo.com
- 4Closing is expected in the first half of 2028, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. finance.yahoo.com
- 5Lumentum’s September‑quarter revenue rose 136.5% to $1.26 billion. finance.yahoo.com
- 6Marvell’s shares fell more than 6% on the announcement of the deal. finance.yahoo.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 11 of 11 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.