Schneider Electric Needs Time to Win over Investors Skeptical of PTC Deal, Jefferies Says
Dow Jones
Oct 08
1220 GMT - Schneider Electric doesn't seem to have convinced investors of the merits of its proposed $22.6 billion acquisition of U.S. software maker PTC, and it will take time for the deal to be digested, Jefferies analysts say in a research note. Most investors don't understand the need to invest as much in the French engineering group's industrial-automation division, the analysts say. The company could ease some of those concerns by completing a capital increase quickly and presenting a clear plan to deliver synergies, Jefferies says. Addressing the AI disruption risk will be more difficult, especially given that the deal will take about a year to close, the analysts add. Jefferies raises its target price on Schneider's stock to 323 euros from 289 euros. Shares rise 0.3% to 255.40 euros.
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