SpotlightNov. 2, 20262026-11-02T15:37:00.000ZSpotlight
Marvell to buy Lumentum; Kenvue deal closes

Marvell agreed an all-stock deal for Lumentum at a $115 billion implied enterprise value; Kimberly-Clark completed its Kenvue acquisition on Nov. 2.[1][4][5]
Marvell: 4.500 shares per Lumentum share, about $1,132 a share, a premium of about 23.9% to Oct. 28 unaffected prices.[1]
Marvell-Lumentum is expected to close in the first half of 2028, subject to shareholder votes and regulatory approvals.[1][2][3]
Kenvue holders get $3.50 in cash plus 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares per share; Kenvue stock stopped trading at the Nov. 2 open.[4][5]
Sources
- Marvell Technology, Inc. (SEC EDGAR), Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1: joint press release, Marvell and Lumentum to combine
- Marvell Technology, Inc. (SEC EDGAR), Form 8-K, Item 1.01: Agreement and Plan of Merger with Lumentum
- Lumentum Holdings Inc. (SEC EDGAR), Form 8-K, Item 1.01 and Exhibit 99.1: merger agreement with Marvell
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (SEC EDGAR), Form 8-K, Item 2.01 and Exhibit 99.1: completion of acquisition of Kenvue
- Kenvue Inc. (SEC EDGAR), Form 8-K, Items 2.01 and 3.01: completion of merger with Kimberly-Clark