CommScope Unlocks Value for Shareholders
CommScope, which expects to net $10 billion in proceeds after taxes and expenses, framed the deal as a strategic win.
“This transformational transaction unlocks shareholder value and strengthens our core businesses,” CommScope CEO Chuck Treadway said in a statement. “We are confident CCS will thrive under Amphenol’s leadership.”
CommScope was acquired by Carlyle in 2011 in a $3.9 billion transaction, and while Carlyle has reduced its stake, it continues to hold shares in the company.
Financing and Closing Timeline
Amphenol plans to fund the deal through a mix of cash on hand and debt financing. The acquisition is slated to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.
Legal Teams Behind the Billion-Dollar Transaction
The Latham & Watkins corporate team advising Amphenol included partners Charles Ruck, Andrew Elken, and Brian Umanoff, supported by specialists in finance, capital markets, intellectual property, tax, antitrust, data privacy, compensation, litigation, environment, and insurance.
CommScope’s legal counsel, Alston & Bird LLP, fielded a team led by partners Mark Kelly, Scott Kummer, and Peter Fritz.
