M&A
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.65
Viavi's offer to acquire Spirent lapses after competing Keysight bid; deal terminated
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC.
- Viavi Bidco's offer of £1.75/share (175 pence) for Spirent has lapsed as scheme meetings not held by deadline.
- Spirent board withdrew recommendation on March 28 after Keysight offered £2.015/share (201.5 pence).
- Co-operation Agreement terminated; related financing arrangements also cancelled.
- Viavi sought to acquire Spirent for 172.5p cash plus 2.5p special dividend per share.