Key Takeaways ZBRA's Q1 sales rose in both core segments, with Asset Intelligence and Tracking up 18.4% year over year. Recent Photoneo acquisition enhances ZBRA's 3D machine vision and AI-driven imaging portfolio. Strong free cash flow and $721M buyback capacity support ZBRA's ongoing shareholder return strategy.Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) stands to benefit from strength across its businesses, focus on operational excellence and acquired assets. The company remains focused on investing in growt ...

Key Takeaways FIX acquired Century Contractors in Q1 2025, adding $90M in expected annual revenues. The company ended Q1 with $130M in net cash after buybacks and earn-out payments. FIX's $6.9B backlog and strategic acquisition strategy support its long-term growth focus.Comfort Systems USA, Inc. ((FIX) continues to maintain a disciplined but active approach to acquisitions in 2025, supported by a strong balance sheet. While recent deal activity has moderated compared with prior years, the company remains ...

AES is pricier than it looks. Two M&A specialists might decide to buy it anyway.For two weeks straight, shares of electric utility AES Corp. (AES 16.62%) stock have climbed, all on no obvious news -- but today we found out why this stock was hopping. As Barron's reports, AES is "exploring its options, including a possible sale" to one or several "large investment firms." And so, after two weeks of steady gains, AES took another leap higher this morning, soaring 16% through 10:10 a.m. ET. Who's buying AES?Bl ...

Key Takeaways Allegion has acquired Waitwhile to enhance its software and digital access capabilities. Waitwhile offers cloud-based solutions for virtual queues, scheduling and real-time communication. The deal aligns with ALLE's strategy of using acquisitions to grow its market reach and tech portfolio.Allegion plc (ALLE) recently completed the acquisition of privately owned Waitwhile Inc. (Waitwhile) through one of its subsidiaries. The financial terms of the transaction have been kept under wraps.Based ...

Key Takeaways Merck will acquire VRNA for $107 per ADS in a $10B deal, adding Ohtuvayre to its portfolio. Ohtuvayre is FDA-approved for COPD and being studied for bronchiectasis, CF, and asthma. The acquisition supports Merck's shift away from Keytruda dependence ahead of its 2028 LOE.Verona Pharma (VRNA) has signed a definitive agreement with pharma bigwig Merck (MRK) . Per the terms, the pharma giant will acquire all outstanding shares of VRNA for $107 per American depositary share (ADS), valuing the de ...

Since my last write-up on Lesaka Technologies (NASDAQ: LSAK ), shares in the South Africa-based fintech firm, which at the time were in the midst of a post-earnings pullback, have since climbed back to higherAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of LSAK either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relatio ...

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Ten-Year Legacy Brand Joins THCT Portfolio, Expanding National Craft Cannabis Footprint and Female-Founded LeadershipMEDFORD, Ore., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- THC Therapeutics, Inc. (“THCT” or the “Company”), (OTC: THCT), a company focused on the legal and regulated cannabis industry, is proud to announce the acquisition of all issued and outstanding membership interests of STHoldings Group LLC, the parent company of iconic Eugene, Oregon cannabis brand SugarTop Buddery, in an all-share transaction v ...

公司战略收购 - Wabtec Corporation以6.75亿欧元企业价值现金收购Frauscher Sensor Technology Group [1] - 交易估值基于2025年预计EBITDA的12.4倍 并已调整未来三年预期成本协同效应 [2] - Frauscher预计2025年营收达1.45亿欧元 未来五年增速将超过Wabtec平均水平 [2] 被收购方业务优势 - Frauscher是全球列车检测 轨旁物体控制解决方案和计轴系统的市场领导者 [3] - 业务将整合至Wabtec数字智能部门 补充现有产品组合 强化铁路网络安全与效率提升能力 [4] - Frauscher在欧洲和印度市场占据重要地位 支持Wabtec国际化战略 [4][10] 协同效应与财务影响 - 交易首年即实现每股收益增厚 并随时间推移提升息税前利润率和投资资本回报率 [5] - 显著扩展数字智能业务组合 切入高增长的铁路信号系统市场 [6][7] - 公司CEO强调该收购符合长期增长战略 兼具技术创新 持续增长和盈利韧性 [7] 市场表现与行业对比 - Wabtec年内股价上涨12.4% 跑赢运输设备租赁行业及标普500指数 [8] - 同期可比公司SkyWest(SKYW)和Kirby(KEX)分别录得17.1%和5%的季度盈利超预期幅度 [12][13] - SkyWest获Zacks强力买入评级 2025年二季度盈利预计同比增长28.5% [11][12]

The Zacks Building Products – Wood industry continues to face a difficult environment marked by rising construction costs, potential housing project delays, and mounting affordability concerns for consumers. The threat of tariffs also raises the risk of retaliatory trade actions, adding pressure to global trade dynamics. Meanwhile, spending on home repair and remodeling (R&R) has pulled back from pandemic-era highs as elevated mortgage rates weigh on consumer budgets. With homeownership becoming increasingl ...