M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.65
Bowman go-shop expires with no competing bids; Bernhard deal on track for Q4 close
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
- Go-shop period expired Sept 13, 2026; no alternative acquisition proposals received.
- Company contacted 76 parties, signed confidentiality agreements with 8; no Excluded Party emerged.
- Bernhard to acquire Bowman for $43.00/share all-cash, ~$1.0B enterprise value.
- Purchase price reflects 58% premium to Aug 7, 2026 closing price and 57% to 30-day VWAP.
- Merger expected to close Q4 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.