M&A
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AMPHENOL CORP /DE/ (APH): M&A transaction — Amphenol completes $10.5B acquisition of CommScope's CCS business; sees $4.1B sales, $0.15 EPS accretion
AMPHENOL CORP /DE/
- Acquired CommScope's Connectivity and Cable Solutions business for ~$10.5B in cash; closed Jan 9, 2026.
- CCS expected to generate ~$4.1B sales in 2026; approximately $0.15 accretive to 2026 diluted EPS (ex-acquisition costs).
- Adds ~20,000 CCS employees; strengthens fiber optic and industrial interconnect capabilities for IT datacom, comms networks, and building infrastructure.
- CCS will be reported in Amphenol's Communications Solutions Segment.