Hon Hai subsidiary acquires Q-Edge shares in intra-group $537 million deal
Foxconn Assembly Holding Corporation is increasing its ownership in Q-Edge Corporation through a share acquisition approved on October 15. The transaction values 53.7 million shares at $10 each and brings the subsidiary's cumulative holding to 57.52 million shares, representing a 100% stake.
Highlights
- Hon Hai subsidiary Foxconn Assembly Holding Corporation will acquire 53,700,000 Q-Edge Corporation shares at USD 10 each for a total of USD 537,000,000 in an intra-group deal dated October 15, 2026.
- Following the transaction, Foxconn Assembly Holding Corporation's cumulative holdings in Q-Edge Corporation will total 57,520,000 shares valued at USD 575,200,000.
- The acquisition results in Foxconn Assembly Holding Corporation holding 100% of Q-Edge Corporation, consolidating full ownership for Hon Hai group.
Transaction terms and board approval
As reported by London Stock Exchange, citing London Stock Exchange Regulatory News Service, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd said its subsidiary Foxconn Assembly Holding Corporation is acquiring shares in Q-Edge Corporation in a transaction dated October 15, 2026.The deal covers 53,700,000 shares at a unit price of USD 10 per share, for a total transaction value of USD 537,000,000. The company said the acquisition is decided by the board of directors, with both the event date and board resolution date listed as October 15, 2026.
The trading counterparty is described as parent and subsidiary companies, indicating the share purchase takes place within the group's corporate structure.
Ownership impact for Hon Hai group
Following the transaction, the cumulative number of shares held reaches 57,520,000, with a cumulative monetary amount of USD 575,200,000.The filing states that the resulting shareholding percentage is 100%, showing the acquisition gives Foxconn Assembly Holding Corporation full ownership of Q-Edge Corporation. The move points to a further consolidation of assets within the Hon Hai group.
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