Why Hill International Stock Is Up 20% Today

Hill International Inc HIL shares are trading higher Monday following an updated merger agreement with Global Infrastructure Solutions.

Hill and Global Infrastructure Solutions entered into a definitive merger agreement on Aug. 16. Following the receipt of an unsolicited proposal from a third party, Hill and Global Infrastructure Solutions negotiated an amended merger agreement.

The new agreement sets the all-cash transaction price at $3.40 per share versus the $2.85 per share that was offered previously. Furthermore, the transaction structure has been changed to a merger requiring the approval of Hill's stockholders.

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022.  

Hill provides program management, project management, construction management and other services to clients in a variety of market sectors.

See Also: Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Pops Ahead Of Strategic Update: What Investors Need To Know

HIL Price Action: Hill is making new 52-week highs on Monday.

The stock was up 20.2% at $3.37 at press time, according to Benzinga Pro.

Photo: Lorenzo Cafaro from Pixabay.

Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
Comments
Loading...
Posted In: EarningsM&ANewsPenny StocksMoversTrading Ideaswhy it's moving
Benzinga simplifies the market for smarter investing

Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.

Join Now: Free!