Shares of Anterix (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:ATEX) surged 15% today following the company's announcement that it has engaged Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) as a financial advisor to commence a formal strategic review process. The decision comes in response to inbound interest in the company and aims to capitalize on the growing demand for private wireless broadband solutions within the utility industry.
Anterix, which positions itself as a market leader in the private wireless broadband space for utilities, has also launched a new industry engagement initiative. This move is designed to expedite the value realization for both the company and its customers, enabling quicker deployment of 900 MHz private wireless broadband networks. The initiative includes a comprehensive review of pricing, payment, and ownership terms and explores potential collaborations with strategic partners to expand its product and service offerings.
President & CEO Scott Lang stated, "With our seven customers across fifteen states, our 120+ member ecosystem, and our fantastic team, we are poised to continue to capture the growing utility wireless broadband marketplace." Lang expressed confidence in the strategic review process with Morgan Stanley, emphasizing the focus on the best interests of shareholders, customers, and employees.
Anterix's announcement precedes its third quarter fiscal 2025 earnings call, which is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. ET. The company has clarified that there is no set deadline for the completion of the strategic review and that the outcomes are not guaranteed. Further announcements related to the review will be made in accordance with the company's disclosure obligations and applicable laws and regulations.
