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An all-stock, fixed-exchange acquisition ties Lumentum's implied value to Marvell's share price and introduces financing/dilution exposure for Marvell shareholders; observed downgrades and steep share drops show immediate market concern about deal economics and integration risk.
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Marvell announced a $115 billion all-stock offer to buy Lumentum (fixed 4.5 Marvell-for-1 Lumentum share); both stocks plunged and multiple firms cut ratings/targets.
Marvell announced plans to acquire Lumentum on November 2 in a $115 billion all-stock deal.
The transaction uses a fixed exchange ratio of 4.5 Marvell shares for each Lumentum share.
Lumentum fell 18.7% on Thursday and 38.4% over the week following the announcement.
Marvell fell 32.6% over the week amid investor questions about the financial merits of the acquisition.
Analysts downgraded the companies and cut price targets after the deal (TD Cowen, B. Riley, Stifel cited).
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