Specialty Vehicles Manufacturer REV Group Shares Are Surging Today: What's Going On?
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
REV Group Inc (NYSE:REVG) shares surged after announcing a special dividend and strategic actions, including the sale of its Collins Bus Corporation to Forest River Bus, LLC for $303.0 million and the planned exit from transit bus manufacturing by shutting down its ENC business. The company will reorganize into two segments, Specialty Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles, and expects to generate $250 million in net cash proceeds, returning $180 million to shareholders as a special dividend. The dividend is payable on February 16, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 9, 2024. Remaining proceeds will be used to reduce debt. REV Group will update its fiscal 2024 guidance in its upcoming earnings release.
January 29, 2024 | 5:04 pm
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REV Group's stock price increased due to the announcement of a special dividend and strategic actions, including the sale of Collins Bus Corporation and the exit from transit bus manufacturing.
The positive stock price movement is likely due to the announcement of a significant cash inflow from the sale of assets and the special dividend, which is a direct return of capital to shareholders. The strategic exit from less profitable business areas and debt reduction are also viewed positively by the market, as they can lead to a more focused and financially stable company.
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