Halper Sadeh Investigates Mergers of Multiple Companies for Shareholder Rights
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: PRnewswire
- Merger Investigation: Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating the merger between American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc., where American Water shareholders are expected to own approximately 69% of the combined entity, potentially impacting shareholder rights.
- Shareholder Rights: Middlefield Banc Corp. is selling to Farmers National Banc Corp. for 2.6 shares of Farmers common stock per share of Middlefield common stock, with Halper Sadeh LLC reminding shareholders to be aware of their legal rights and options to ensure transparency and fairness in the transaction.
- Transaction Details: Veeco Instruments Inc. is being sold for 0.3575 shares of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. per share, and Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased compensation and disclosures for shareholders to protect their interests.
- Merger Impact: PotlatchDeltic Corporation shareholders will own approximately 46% of the combined company after the sale to Rayonier Inc., and Halper Sadeh LLC encourages shareholders to reach out to discuss their legal rights and options to ensure the legality and compliance of the transaction.
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Analyst Views on AWK
Wall Street analysts forecast AWK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AWK is 137.83 USD with a low forecast of 122.00 USD and a high forecast of 155.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 127.050
Low
122.00
Averages
137.83
High
155.00
Current: 127.050
Low
122.00
Averages
137.83
High
155.00
About AWK
American Water Works Company, Inc. is a water and wastewater utility company. The Company's primary business involves the ownership of utilities that provide water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, industrial, public authority, fire service and sale for resale customers. It also operates other businesses that provide water and wastewater services to the United States government on military installations, as well as municipalities. The Company operates its business through the Regulated Businesses segment. The Regulated Businesses segment includes subsidiaries that provide water and wastewater services to customers in approximately 14 states. The Company's utilities operate in states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The Company also serves commercial customers, fire service customers, industrial customers, public authorities, other utilities and community water and wastewater systems.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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