Flex Ltd

Flex recorded a 25% revenue increase to $8.5 billion in Q2 2027 thanks to AI demand. The spin-off of the cloud and power unit "Axiom" will be implemented in 2027, and at the same time Flex plans to acquire an EPC provider to strengthen its infrastructure capabilities. The company raised its full-year outlook and is increasingly positioning itself toward cloud and power infrastructure as a growth driver through the expansion of data centers. » More on finanzen.net

Flex disclosed the name of its planned cloud and power infrastructure spinoff as Axiom Solutions International, Inc. and filed a preliminary registration statement (Form 10) with the SEC. The spinoff is expected to be completed in Q1 2027, and Axiom is anticipated to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker AXM. Flex also announced the appointment of Amy B. Schwetz as CFO of the remaining segments (effective October 5, 2026) and listed intended board members, reducing execution uncertainty around the separation plan. Separately, the $4.4 billion acquisition of EPC Power is proceeding as part of the strategic shift toward AI datacenters and grid infrastructure. » More on de.investing.com

Flex has named Amy B. Schwetz chief financial officer for Regulated Manufacturing Services and Integrated Technology Services, effective Oct. 5. After the planned spinoff of the Cloud and Power Infrastructure business, she is expected to become CFO of the remaining Flex. The company also disclosed the anticipated boards of directors for Flex and the to‑be‑spun‑off Axiom Solutions International following the separation; the spinoff is expected in the first quarter of 2027 and is subject to customary approvals. » More on de.investing.com

At the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology conference, Flex presented a planned spin-off of its Critical and Embedded Power business shortly after the start of the year and a growth plan for the remaining RemainCo focused on earnings and margin expansion. Management cited financial discipline, productivity improvements, automation and AI, and portfolio adjustments as drivers; RMS and ITS recently recorded two quarters of double-digit growth and margins rose to 5.7%. The $4.4 billion acquisition of EPC Power is intended to strengthen the data-center power business with targets for strong revenue and margin growth through 2027. Flex plans to retain up to 19.9% of the SpinCo to pay down debt and is aiming for investment-grade ratings for both entities; more detailed margin and segment information will follow at the investor day in November. » More on de.investing.com

Flex has reached a definitive agreement to acquire EPC Power for $4.4 billion; the deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. EPC Power will be operated as a business unit within the Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment and brings 800-volt architectures, digital rectifiers, semiconductor transformers and agile grid-forming capabilities for data centers, energy storage and microgrids. EPC Power is backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and Cleanhill Partners; Goldman Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan served as financial advisors. » More on de.investing.com