Amphenol Completes Acquisition of CommScope’s OWN and DAS Businesses

Amphenol Corporation has finalized the acquisition of CommScope’s Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) businesses. The integration of these businesses is expected to contribute approximately $1.3 billion in sales for 2025 and add $0.06 to earnings per share, excluding acquisition-related expenses.

The OWN and DAS units, now part of Amphenol’s Communications Solutions Segment, bring with them about 4,000 employees and a suite of advanced wireless network technologies. This move strengthens Amphenol’s position in the development of next-generation communication networks globally.

Additionally, Amphenol announced the acquisition of LifeSync Corporation, a provider of interconnect products for medical applications, generating about $100 million in annual sales. LifeSync will be integrated into the company’s Harsh Environment Solutions Segment.

President and CEO R. Adam Norwitt highlighted the strategic significance of both acquisitions, reinforcing Amphenol’s commitment to innovation and market leadership across critical sectors such as communications and healthcare.

Amphenol Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of assets from CommScope Holding Company, Inc. The transaction was finalized on January 31, 2025, as part of an agreement signed on July 18, 2024.

Amphenol Corporation reported record financial results for both the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, highlighting robust growth across key markets and successful acquisitions. Fourth-quarter sales reached $4.3 billion, a 30% increase year-over-year, driven by strong organic growth in IT datacom, mobile networks, and defense markets. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose 44% to $0.59, while adjusted diluted EPS grew 34% to $0.55. Operating and free cash flows were $847 million and $648 million, respectively, with a record adjusted operating margin of 22.4%.

For the full year 2024, sales reached $15.2 billion, reflecting a 21% increase, with GAAP diluted EPS up 24% to $1.92 and adjusted diluted EPS up 25% to $1.89. The company also achieved an adjusted operating margin of 21.7%. Strategic acquisitions of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies and Luetze contributed to this growth, along with organic innovations. Amphenol returned $1.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.

For Q1 2025, the company forecasts sales between $4.00 billion and $4.10 billion, representing a 23%-26% increase, with adjusted diluted EPS expected to range from $0.49 to $0.51. CEO R. Adam Norwitt emphasized Amphenol's strong position in the expanding electronics market, citing innovation and geographic diversification as critical drivers of long-term shareholder value.