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CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:COMM), a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks with a market capitalization of $1.07 billion, has announced the issuance of additional shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock as a dividend in kind. The decision was made by the company’s Board of Directors on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. According to InvestingPro data, the company’s stock has shown significant volatility, delivering an impressive 189% return over the past year despite recent pressure.
The dividend, which will be distributed to shareholders of record, consists of 16,875 new shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Additionally, a cash payment totaling $760.00 will be made in lieu of fractional shares. The distribution is scheduled for March 31, 2025.
This move follows a history of similar actions by CommScope, as the company previously issued 1,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock on April 4, 2019, for an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 billion, to Carlyle Partners VII S1 Holdings, L.P. ("Carlyle"). Since then and up to December 31, 2024, CommScope has paid dividends in kind totaling 227,328 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to holders. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.83, indicating strong ability to meet short-term obligations.
The newly issued dividend shares are exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, according to Section 4(a)(2) of the Act. Carlyle has confirmed its status as an "accredited investor," and the shares are being acquired for investment purposes. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock, and any common stock issued upon their conversion, will bear the appropriate legends indicating restrictions on their distribution.
This strategic action by CommScope is part of its ongoing financial management and reflects the company’s commitment to its investors. The information about this dividend and the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock are based on an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While currently showing a loss in the last twelve months, InvestingPro reveals that analysts expect the company to return to profitability this year, with 4 analysts recently revising their earnings estimates upward. For detailed analysis and 8 additional exclusive ProTips about CommScope’s outlook, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, CommScope Holding Company, Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings, exceeding analyst expectations with an EPS of $0.18 compared to the forecast of $0.04, and revenue of $1.17 billion, surpassing the anticipated $1.11 billion. The company’s performance was bolstered by a 73% revenue growth in its Enterprise Fiber Business and a 27% year-over-year increase in core net sales. Moody’s Ratings upgraded CommScope’s credit rating to Caa1 with a stable outlook, reflecting successful debt refinancing and asset sales. BofA Securities adjusted their price target for CommScope to $4.80 from $1.20, maintaining an Underperform rating despite recognizing the company’s improved balance sheet and outlook. CommScope’s management forecasts a 20% revenue growth by FY25, with an expected EBITDA of $1.025 billion, driven by increased CCS orders from Hyperscalers and the launch of FDX amplifiers. These developments signify a significant improvement in CommScope’s financial health and operational performance.
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