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Bowman to be Taken Private by Bernhard at $43/Share

Aug 10, 2026, 7:32 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting

The all-cash offer at $43 (58% premium to the close) provides a clear near-term price target and de-risks downside relative to current price. Go-shop introduces strategic optionality, which could support a higher eventual price if a superior proposal emerges, but buyer certainty remains contingent on approvals and closing conditions, limiting upside beyond the offer.

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Bowman Consulting is expected to be taken private by Bernhard Capital Partners in an all-cash deal valued at about $1.0 billion, at $43 per share (58% premium to the Aug 7 close). A 35-day go-shop period runs through Sept 13, 2026, with potential for a superior proposal. Closing is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, and 15.3% of Bowman’s voting power has already voted to support the transaction.

Bowman to be acquired by Bernhard Capital for $43/share in all-cash deal; EV ~$1.0B.
Premiums: ~58% to Aug 7 close; ~57% to 30-day VWAP.
Go-shop period lasts 35 days; potential for superior proposal; ends Sept 13, 2026.
Close targeted for Q4 2026 or Q1 2027; 15.3% voting power already supportive.
Bowman Q2 results issued; earnings call canceled due to the transaction.

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