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WOW

Technology

WOW! announced a definitive agreement for affiliated investment funds of DigitalBridge Investments and Crestview Partners to acquire all outstanding shares for $5.20 per share, valuing the company at approximately $1.5 billion.
The transaction includes a rollover of shares by Crestview, WOW!'s largest stockholder, indicating strong insider support.
The deal is expected to close by the end of 2025 or early 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
This sale represents a significant strategic shift, potentially leading to a change in company direction and ownership structure.
Management emphasized the importance of the approval process and regulatory compliance, indicating a transitional phase for the company.
The transaction's premium of 37.2% to the unaffected price and 63% to recent close highlights its attractiveness to investors.

WLY

Technology

Wiley increased its share repurchase authorization by 25% to $250 million, reflecting confidence in its valuation.
The company returned $14 million through share buybacks in Q1 and increased dividends for the 32nd consecutive year, maintaining a 3.5% yield.
Balance sheet strength improved with net debt to EBITDA ratio decreasing to 1.9, and $120 million proceeds from divestiture used to reduce debt.
Discipline in capital allocation emphasizes supporting shareholder returns while investing in organic growth and high-value content.
The company remains opportunistic in buybacks, aiming to buy back shares when prices are attractive, supporting long-term value creation.

TDS

Technology

1mo

The sale involved extensive negotiations over several years, highlighting a major strategic pivot for the company.
The transaction included spectrum assets, which are expected to be monetized further through upcoming sales to AT&T and Verizon, projected to generate $2 billion in proceeds.
The completion of this sale is seen as a key milestone in the company's transformation and focus on infrastructure assets.

JKHY

Technology

Management acknowledged potential revenue headwinds from industry consolidation, macroeconomic uncertainty, and renewal pricing pressure, but remains confident in long-term growth.
The recent large bank merger includes a Jack Henry core payment and solution client, with no current indication of contract termination.
Conversations with the involved parties suggest contract changes would occur in fiscal '27, not '26, minimizing immediate impact.
Management emphasized that no client currently represents a substantial portion of revenue, reducing the risk of M&A-related disruptions.
Short-term revenue impacts from M&A activity are expected to be temporary, with long-term growth prospects intact.
The company highlighted that even with M&A headwinds, their growth remains above industry averages, supported by larger deal wins.

MRVL

Technology

Marvell completed a $1 billion notes offering and used proceeds to repay debt, improving leverage ratios.
The company’s gross debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 1.63x, with net debt-to-EBITDA at 1.19x, reflecting strong EBITDA growth.
Proceeds from the automotive Ethernet sale are being used for stock buybacks and strategic investments.
The company’s capital allocation strategy emphasizes organic growth, tuck-in acquisitions, and share repurchases.
Marvell’s focus remains on deploying capital to accelerate AI and data center technology development.

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