---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-219294"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "J"
cik: "0000052988"
company_name: "JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC."
filed_at: "2024-09-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T04:47:55.049379+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Jacobs sets Sept 23 record date, Sept 27 distribution for spin-off merger with Amentum

## Summary
- Record date for spin-off distribution: Sept 23, 2024. Shareholders receive one share of Amentum (AMTM) per Jacobs share.
- Distribution and merger close Sept 27, 2024; when-issued trading for AMTM starts Sept 24 under 'AMTM WI', regular-way trading begins Sept 30 under 'AMTM'.
- Post-closing ownership: Jacobs shareholders 51%, Jacobs 7.5%, Amentum equityholder 37%; 4.5% contingent consideration in escrow based on FY2024 profit targets.
- Jacobs intends to dispose of its 7.5% stake in Amentum within 12 months of distribution.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-219294
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: J
- cik: 0000052988
- company_name: JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC.
- filed_at: 2024-09-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/52988/000119312524219294/0001193125-24-219294-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/52988/000119312524219294/d876828d8k.htm

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