Marvell agrees to acquire Lumentum to expand AI connectivity capabilities

๐Ÿข Marvell announced an all-stock agreement to acquire Lumentum at an implied enterprise value of $115 billion. Each Lumentum share will be exchanged for 4.5 Marvell shares.

๐Ÿ”— The deal combines Marvellโ€™s chip and connectivity capabilities with Lumentumโ€™s lasers and optical components, supporting demand for faster, more energy-efficient data transmission in AI data centers.

๐Ÿ“‰ In early trading on November 2, Lumentum shares fell more than 10% and Marvell dropped over 5%, amid investor caution over the dealโ€™s valuation and the sustainability of AI spending.

โš™๏ธ Marvell expects more than 1 billion in annual cost savings and adjusted EPS accretion in the first year after closing. These remain company projections.

โณ Completion is expected in the first half of 2028, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Long-term results will depend on AI infrastructure demand and successful integration.

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