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Amphenol to Buy CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Unit for $10.5 Billion

The deal will expand Amphenol’s fiber-optic interconnect offerings for AI and data center networks with closing expected in early 2026 pending approvals

Overview

  • Regulatory approvals are the final step ahead of the expected first-half 2026 closing
  • The $10.5 billion cash transaction secures CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions business for Amphenol
  • Amphenol forecasts the addition will generate about $3.6 billion in sales with 26% EBITDA margins
  • Executives project the acquisition to be accretive to earnings per share in its first full year post-closing
  • CommScope shares jumped 75% on the announcement and Amphenol stock hit record highs as investors reacted positively