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Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of EPC Power, a leading provider of intelligent power conversion solutions for data center and grid applications.

Shares of global manufacturing solutions provider Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) fell 6.9% in the afternoon session after investors focused on financial risks tied to the planned spin-off of its Cloud and Power Infrastructure unit into Axiom Solutions International. According to TipRanks, the decline is centered on the terms of that separation, and on a $37.5 billion valuation for Axiom that the write-up says looks high next to the unit’s margins and capital spending. Flex’s Oct. 5 release said the company

On October 9, 2026, Flex Ltd. (the "Company" or "Flex") and Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC (the "Warrantholder") and Amazon.com Services LLC (the "Assignee"), wholly-owned
Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) has introduced an expanded range of prefabricated modular data centre solutions designed to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence infrastructure, as the company prepares to separate its Cloud and Power Infrastructure business into an independent publicly traded entity. Announced on 12 October 2026, the new AI Modules combine power conversion, advanced cooling systems and high-density computing infrastructure within factory-built units.

Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced an expanded portfolio of prefabricated modular data center solutions designed to accelerate deployment of next-generation AI factories. The portfolio includes new AI Modules that integrate power, high-density compute and advanced liquid cooling into pre-engineered, factory-built systems, enabling customers to reduce deployment timelines by up to 50% compared with traditional construction approaches.
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Flex Ltd. is well-positioned for strong growth, driven by robust demand in its CPI segment and the EPC Power acquisition. Click to read more on FLEX stock.

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Flex Ltd. is rated Hold after a sharp post-spin announcement rally and later pullback, as earnings growth has not translated into matching free cash flow. Learn more about FLEX stock here.
Flex Ltd. has been on a powerful multi year run, and with the stock now near recent highs, the real question for investors is whether today's valuation is still grounded in the cash the business can generate. Flex has delivered a very large 5 year share price gain of about 7x, which puts a lot of weight on whether its future cash flows can continue to support that kind of market value. The planned US$4.4b acquisition of EPC Power and the later spin off of Axiom Solutions may support higher...

Flex recently detailed its planned spin-off of Axiom Solutions International, Inc., a dedicated cloud and power infrastructure company, and outlined post-separation leadership moves including appointing Amy B. Schwetz as future Flex CFO and adding experienced industrial executives George R. Oliver and Mark Eubanks to its board. This combination of a focused AI and cloud infrastructure spin-off with seasoned financial and industrial leadership could materially reshape how investors view...
Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ:FLEX) on Tuesday unveiled Axiom Solutions International Inc. as the name of its planned independent cloud and power infrastructure company. The move advances Flex’s plan to separate the fast-growing business into a standalone public company. Axiom Targets AI Infrastructure Demand Flex also filed a preliminary Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Following the planned spin-off, Axiom is expected to trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker

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Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) shares rose 2. 6% in premarket trading after the company named its planned cloud and power infrastructure spin-off Axiom Solutions International and filed a preliminary Form 10 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Flex (Nasdaq: FLEX) today announced that Amy B. Schwetz will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of its Regulated Manufacturing Services (RMS) and Integrated Technology Services (ITS) segments on October 5, 2026, and is expected to serve as Flex CFO following completion of the planned separation of its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment. Flex also announced the expected post-separation composition of the Boards of Directors of Flex and Axiom Solutions International, Inc. (Axiom
EPC Power Corp. ("EPC Power"), a leading North American designer and manufacturer of high-performance, software-defined power conversion solutions for data centers, utility-scale energy storage, and microgrids, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) for $4.4 billion. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Bu
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Flex shares rise after agreeing to acquire EPC Power for $4.4 billion, adding power conversion and grid-forming technology for data centers and utilities.

EPC Power Corp. ("EPC Power"), a leading North American designer and manufacturer of high-performance, software-defined power conversion solutions for data centers, utility-scale energy storage, and microgrids,

EPC Power Corp. ("EPC Power"), a leading North American designer and manufacturer of high-performance, software-defined power conversion solutions for data centers, utility-scale energy storage, and microgrids, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) for $4.4 billion. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Bu

Diversified manufacturer Flex has agreed to acquire California-based power conversion specialist EPC Power for $4.4 billion to support energy-intensive artificial intelligence data centers.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) has announced that members of its leadership team will participate in the following upcoming investor conference:

Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EPC Power at a value of $4.4 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of calendar 2026, at which time EPC Power is expected to become part of Flex's Cloud and Power Infrastructure (CPI) segment. Flex plans to separate CPI into an independent publicly traded company in the first calendar quarter of 2027.
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FLEX Ltd (NASDAQ:FLEX) shows strong growth and technical setup scores, with a potential breakout above $127.95. Key levels, fundamentals, and risks explained.

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Flex Ltd. recently reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, with sales rising to US$7.93 billion and net income to US$285 million, and raised its full-year revenue guidance to US$33.70 billion–US$35.20 billion, while also presenting its data center capabilities at the OCP APAC Summit 2026 in Taipei. The combination of stronger quarterly earnings and a higher full-year outlook suggests management’s confidence in demand for Flex’s higher-value manufacturing and AI-related infrastructure...








