Exclusive-France's Elis has bid for US uniform supplier Vestis, sources say By Reuters
Elis SA's Acquisition Attempt: French workplace supplies provider Elis SA has made an acquisition offer to Vestis, the former uniform rentals business of Aramark, which has a market value of approximately $3.3 billion. The discussions are confidential and there is no guarantee that a deal will be finalized.
Vestis' Market Performance: Vestis' shares surged nearly 15% following the news of the acquisition offer, despite a significant decline in its stock value this year due to loss of key customers and a class action lawsuit alleging misleading growth forecasts.
Trade with 70% Backtested Accuracy
Analyst Views on ELIS
About the author
Eli Lilly, Palo Alto Networks Traders Take Note: Direxion's New Leveraged ETFs Are Here
New Investment Tools: Direxion has launched four leveraged and inverse ETFs focused on Eli Lilly & Co and Palo Alto Networks Inc, allowing traders to amplify their bets or hedge against market downturns in the pharmaceutical and cybersecurity sectors.
High-Risk Trading: These ETFs are designed for short-term trading strategies and come with increased volatility and risk, making them suitable only for traders with a high-risk tolerance.
Bernstein upgrades Elis to “outperform,” citing share buyback and cash strategy By Investing.com
Analyst Upgrade and Financial Performance: Elis has been upgraded to "outperform" by Bernstein, following a strategic shift that includes a €150 million share buyback program and a focus on returning capital to shareholders. The company reported a 5.2% organic sales growth in 2024 and improved its adjusted EBITDA margin to 35.2%.
Future Outlook and Market Position: Bernstein raised its price target for Elis to €27.50, citing strong performance in key markets like France and Germany, while acknowledging challenges in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. The company plans to gradually reduce leverage and has announced a 5% increase in dividends, indicating a commitment to shareholder value amidst cautious acquisition strategies.
Vestis falls as Elis abandons takeover efforts By Investing.com
Vestis Share Decline: Shares of Vestis dropped over 3% after Elis announced it had ended takeover discussions, contributing to a 33% decline in Vestis's stock this year.
Elis's Strategic Focus: Elis terminated talks with Vestis and UniFirst due to financial discipline concerns but remains committed to organic growth and exploring new market opportunities.
Elis is said to make rebuffed bid for UniFirst amid Vestis talks, Bloomberg reports By Reuters
Takeover Proposal: French company Elis SA has made an informal takeover proposal to U.S. workplace supplies provider UniFirst Corp, following a previous approach to rival Vestis Corp.
Market Position: Elis, valued at approximately 9.2 billion euros, specializes in workplace supplies and uniform maintenance services, while discussions with both UniFirst and Vestis are ongoing.
Bernstein downgrades Elis amid concerns over Vestis acquisition By Investing.com
Analyst Downgrade: Bernstein downgraded Elis Services from "Outperform" to "Perform," lowering the price target from €27.60 to €21.40 due to concerns about the risks associated with its acquisition of Vestis, which may limit financial flexibility and dilute EBITDA margins.
Growth Projections: Despite solid revenue growth projections for 2024, Bernstein adjusted organic growth estimates down to 5.5%, highlighting potential long-term challenges in realizing benefits from the Vestis acquisition.
Elis Confirms Vestis Takeover Approach
Elis's Acquisition Interest: The French company Elis has made a preliminary approach to acquire U.S. uniform supplier Vestis, aiming to expand its presence in the U.S. market.
Vestis's Market Position: Vestis, based in Roswell, Georgia, had a market capitalization of approximately $2 billion as of the last trading day.
Eli Lilly, Palo Alto Networks Traders Take Note: Direxion's New Leveraged ETFs Are Here
New Investment Tools: Direxion has launched four leveraged and inverse ETFs focused on Eli Lilly & Co and Palo Alto Networks Inc, allowing traders to amplify their bets or hedge against market downturns in the pharmaceutical and cybersecurity sectors.
High-Risk Trading: These ETFs are designed for short-term trading strategies and come with increased volatility and risk, making them suitable only for traders with a high-risk tolerance.
Bernstein upgrades Elis to “outperform,” citing share buyback and cash strategy By Investing.com
Analyst Upgrade and Financial Performance: Elis has been upgraded to "outperform" by Bernstein, following a strategic shift that includes a €150 million share buyback program and a focus on returning capital to shareholders. The company reported a 5.2% organic sales growth in 2024 and improved its adjusted EBITDA margin to 35.2%.
Future Outlook and Market Position: Bernstein raised its price target for Elis to €27.50, citing strong performance in key markets like France and Germany, while acknowledging challenges in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. The company plans to gradually reduce leverage and has announced a 5% increase in dividends, indicating a commitment to shareholder value amidst cautious acquisition strategies.
Vestis falls as Elis abandons takeover efforts By Investing.com
Vestis Share Decline: Shares of Vestis dropped over 3% after Elis announced it had ended takeover discussions, contributing to a 33% decline in Vestis's stock this year.
Elis's Strategic Focus: Elis terminated talks with Vestis and UniFirst due to financial discipline concerns but remains committed to organic growth and exploring new market opportunities.
Elis is said to make rebuffed bid for UniFirst amid Vestis talks, Bloomberg reports By Reuters
Takeover Proposal: French company Elis SA has made an informal takeover proposal to U.S. workplace supplies provider UniFirst Corp, following a previous approach to rival Vestis Corp.
Market Position: Elis, valued at approximately 9.2 billion euros, specializes in workplace supplies and uniform maintenance services, while discussions with both UniFirst and Vestis are ongoing.
Bernstein downgrades Elis amid concerns over Vestis acquisition By Investing.com
Analyst Downgrade: Bernstein downgraded Elis Services from "Outperform" to "Perform," lowering the price target from €27.60 to €21.40 due to concerns about the risks associated with its acquisition of Vestis, which may limit financial flexibility and dilute EBITDA margins.
Growth Projections: Despite solid revenue growth projections for 2024, Bernstein adjusted organic growth estimates down to 5.5%, highlighting potential long-term challenges in realizing benefits from the Vestis acquisition.
Elis Confirms Vestis Takeover Approach
Elis's Acquisition Interest: The French company Elis has made a preliminary approach to acquire U.S. uniform supplier Vestis, aiming to expand its presence in the U.S. market.
Vestis's Market Position: Vestis, based in Roswell, Georgia, had a market capitalization of approximately $2 billion as of the last trading day.
