Lumentum Hldgs Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE) has announced its acquisition of NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN) for $16.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $918 million. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Lumentum's capabilities within the rapidly expanding $10 billion optical components market, particularly for cloud and telecom networks. The deal, which provides a 39% premium over NeoPhotonics' stock price on November 3, 2021, is expected to yield over $50 million in annual run-rate synergies within 24 months and immediately boost non-GAAP earnings per share upon closing.

Lumentum Holdings has announced the industry's first 10 W flood illuminator module featuring a high-performance three-junction VCSEL array for both consumer and industrial 3D sensing applications. This advanced module enhances performance for applications including mobile biometric security and AIoT technologies. With capabilities that surpass single-junction designs, it offers improved efficiency and eye safety. Lumentum's new product is available in various fields of illumination and is designed for easy integration with existing sensors.

Lumentum Holdings will release its fiscal first quarter 2022 financial results for the period ended October 2, 2021, on November 4, 2021, before the market opens. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 5:30 a.m. PT. Participants can access the call via telephone or through a live webcast. The earnings press release will be available on the company’s investor website, alongside additional supporting materials. Lumentum, traded under NASDAQ: LITE, specializes in optical and photonic products for networking and laser applications.

Lumentum Holdings Inc. announced that Ralph Loura, Senior VP and CIO, received the Bay Area CIO of the Year ORBIE award for Leadership. This recognition acknowledges Loura's role in transforming Lumentum's IT landscape and enhancing business operations during the pandemic. The award, facilitated by InspireCIO, highlights technology leaders who create value for their organizations. Loura expressed gratitude to his team for their resilience and adaptability in maintaining connectivity during challenging times.

Lumentum Holdings Inc. announced the creation of the SmartTuning Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) group aimed at standardizing a self-tuning feature for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical transceivers. This initiative is poised to enhance interoperability among vendors, crucial for the scaling of 5G mobile networks. The self-tuning capabilities promise cost-effective, automated solutions, reducing operational costs for service providers. This innovation simplifies inventory management and network installation, facilitating the growth of 5G network infrastructure.

Lumentum Holdings has appointed Grace Lee as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, succeeding Sharon Parker, who is retiring after over 40 years with the company. Lee will lead global people strategy, talent acquisition, and diversity initiatives, leveraging over 25 years of experience across various high-tech sectors. CEO Alan Lowe expressed enthusiasm for Lee's appointment, highlighting her recognized leadership and commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. Lee previously held top HR roles at Cubic Corporation and other companies, earning accolades for her work in diversity and workplace culture.

Lumentum reported strong fiscal 2021 results, marking it as the best year to date, with record revenues of $1,742.8 million and a GAAP net income of $397.3 million or $5.07 per diluted share. The Q4 net revenue was $392.1 million, driven by Optical Communications, despite a quarter-over-quarter decline of 6.5%. The company experienced an outlook challenge for Q1 2022, estimating revenue to decrease by over $30 million due to semiconductor shortages. Additionally, 3.1 million shares were repurchased, showing confidence in long-term performance.

Lumentum Holdings Inc. will release its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 financial results on August 18, 2021, before the market opens. The conference call will occur the same day at 5:30 a.m. PT (8:30 a.m. ET), with a live webcast available. Participants are encouraged to pre-register to minimize delays. The earnings release will be accessible in the Investors section of Lumentum's website, along with supporting materials.