Why Machinery Manufacturer L.S. Starrett Shares Are Rocketing Premarket Monday
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
L.S. Starrett Company (NYSE:SCX) shares surged premarket after announcing a definitive merger deal with MiddleGround Capital affiliate for $16.19 per share, a 63% premium over the closing price on March 8, 2024. The transaction, expected to close in mid-2024, will make Starrett a private company, enhancing its financial and operational flexibility. SCX shares rose 59.2% to $15.79 premarket.
March 11, 2024 | 1:15 pm
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L.S. Starrett Company's stock surged premarket following the announcement of a go-private transaction with MiddleGround Capital at a significant premium.
The definitive merger deal with MiddleGround Capital at a 63% premium to the last closing price before the announcement has led to a significant premarket surge in SCX shares. This premium reflects positively on the stock's short-term price movement, as investors react to the favorable buyout terms. The transition to a private company under MiddleGround is expected to provide SCX with greater operational flexibility, which is seen as a positive development by the market.
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