Waste Management Nears $7B Deal To Acquire Stericycle: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Waste Management Inc (NYSE:WM) is nearing a $7 billion deal to acquire Stericycle Inc (NASDAQ:SRCL), a medical-waste-disposal company. The acquisition, which includes Stericycle's $1 billion debt, could be announced soon. This move would enhance Waste Management's capabilities in the medical-waste-disposal sector. Stericycle's stock has risen over 18% in the last 12 months, while Waste Management's stock has gained more than 27%. Investors can gain exposure to Waste Management via IShares U.S. Utilities ETF (NYSE:IDU) and TCW Transform Systems ETF (NYSE:NETZ).
June 03, 2024 | 10:14 am
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Investors can gain exposure to Waste Management through IShares U.S. Utilities ETF, which may benefit from the acquisition news.
The ETF holds Waste Management, which is likely to benefit from the acquisition, potentially boosting the ETF's performance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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Investors can gain exposure to Waste Management through TCW Transform Systems ETF, which may benefit from the acquisition news.
The ETF holds Waste Management, which is likely to benefit from the acquisition, potentially boosting the ETF's performance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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Stericycle is set to be acquired by Waste Management for $7 billion, including its $1 billion debt. This news has already positively impacted its stock price.
The acquisition news has already led to a rise in Stericycle's stock price, and the deal could further boost investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Waste Management is nearing a $7 billion acquisition of Stericycle, which would enhance its capabilities in the medical-waste-disposal sector.
The acquisition will likely strengthen Waste Management's position in the medical-waste-disposal sector, potentially boosting its revenue and market share.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100