Mistras Group agrees to be acquired by H.I.G. Capital for $20.35 per share in cash
Mistras Group, Inc. (NYSE: MG) agreed on September 17, 2026 to be acquired by affiliates of H.I.G. Capital for $20.35 per share in cash, an enterprise value of approximately $866 million including debt. The price represents a premium of approximately 8% and 13% to the company's 30- and 90-day volume-weighted average share prices, and the stock would stop trading on the NYSE after the deal closes, which is expected in late 2026 or early 2027. Completion requires stockholder approval and regulatory clearances, and a 40-day go-shop period runs until October 27, 2026.
Key points
- Merger consideration of $20.35 per share in cash, with stock options, RSUs and PRSUs also converted to cash payments
- Premium of approximately 8% and 13% to the 30- and 90-day VWAP for the period ended September 17, 2026
- Company termination fee of approximately $27.5 million; Parent termination fee of approximately $49.9 million
- Go-shop period ends 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 27, 2026; voting and support agreements cover approximately 31% of common stock
The filing
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