AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Amphenol (APH)

Amphenol completes $10.5 billion cash acquisition of CommScope's CCS business

Positive Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

Amphenol completed its acquisition of CommScope's Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business on January 9, 2026, for approximately $10.5 billion in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Amphenol expects the business to generate approximately $4.1 billion in full-year 2026 sales and to add approximately $0.15 to 2026 diluted earnings per share, excluding acquisition-related expenses. Financial statements and pro forma information for the business will be filed later by amendment.

Key points

  • Acquisition closed January 9, 2026, for approximately $10.5 billion in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments
  • Expected full-year 2026 sales for the CCS business of approximately $4.1 billion
  • Expected accretion of approximately $0.15 to 2026 diluted EPS, excluding acquisition-related expenses
  • CCS business will join the Communications Solutions Segment, with approximately 20,000 employees

The filing

CompanyAmphenol (APH)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJan 12, 2026, 8:30 AM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-002737

Items reported: 2.01 Acquisition or Disposition Completed7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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