Luxfer Holdings to be Acquired by Platinum Equity for $836M
Ticker: LXFR · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 7, 2025 · CIK: 1096056
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.13 |
| Sentiment | bullish |
Sentiment: bullish
Topics: acquisition, going-private, private-equity
Related Tickers: LXFR
TL;DR
Luxfer going private! Platinum Equity buying for $836M, shareholders get $10.80 cash per share. Deal closes Q1 2026.
AI Summary
Luxfer Holdings PLC announced on October 6, 2025, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC. The transaction is valued at approximately $836 million, with shareholders to receive $10.80 in cash per ordinary share. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Why It Matters
This acquisition by Platinum Equity will take Luxfer Holdings private, potentially leading to significant strategic changes and operational adjustments under new ownership.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The acquisition is subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and shareholder consent, which introduce a degree of uncertainty.
Key Numbers
- $836M — Transaction Value (Total amount Platinum Equity is paying for Luxfer Holdings.)
- $10.80 — Price Per Share (Cash amount shareholders will receive for each ordinary share.)
Key Players & Entities
- Luxfer Holdings PLC (company) — Company being acquired
- Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC (company) — Acquiring entity
- $836 million (dollar_amount) — Total transaction value
- $10.80 (dollar_amount) — Cash per ordinary share
- October 6, 2025 (date) — Date of announcement
- first quarter of 2026 (date) — Expected closing period
FAQ
What is the total value of the acquisition agreement?
The acquisition agreement values Luxfer Holdings PLC at approximately $836 million.
How much cash will Luxfer shareholders receive per share?
Luxfer shareholders will receive $10.80 in cash for each ordinary share they hold.
Who is acquiring Luxfer Holdings PLC?
An affiliate of Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC is acquiring Luxfer Holdings PLC.
When is the acquisition expected to be completed?
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
What is the filing date of this 8-K report?
This 8-K report was filed on October 7, 2025, reporting an event on October 6, 2025.
Filing Stats: 419 words · 2 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 11.2 · Accepted 2025-10-07 11:41:50
Key Financial Figures
- $0.13 — ant had declared an interim dividend of $0.13 per ordinary share. The dividend is pay
Filing Documents
- lxfr-20251006.htm (8-K) — 25KB
- a251001-pressreleasexq42.htm (EX-99.1) — 2KB
- a251001-pressreleasexq42001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 128KB
- 0001096056-25-000062.txt ( ) — 328KB
- lxfr-20251006.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- lxfr-20251006_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 24KB
- lxfr-20251006_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 14KB
- lxfr-20251006_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events On October 6, 2025, it was announced that the Registrant had declared an interim dividend of $0.13 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on November 5, 2025, to shareholders of record at close of business on October 17, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in this Item 8.01. Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated October 6, 2025
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Luxfer Holdings PLC (Registrant) Date: October 7, 2025 By: /s/ Benjamin M. Coulson Name: Benjamin M. Coulson Title: Corporate Controller & Company Secretary