Conduent Closes $164M Transit Sale, Nets $125M for Debt Paydown
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Summary
Conduent completed the $164 million sale of its public transit business to Modaxo, receiving $140 million cash at closing and planning to use $125 million in net proceeds to pay down its revolving credit facility.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · CNDT
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Transit Sale Completed
On October 1, 2026, Conduent closed the $164 million sale of its public transit business to Modaxo, receiving $140 million in cash at closing.
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Net Proceeds for Debt Repayment
After $10 million purchase price holdback, $12 million special holdback, $2 million closing adjustments, $3 million transaction costs, and $7 million income taxes, Conduent expects $125 million in net proceeds to repay its revolving credit facility.
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Buyer Restructured to French Entity
The First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement removed Modaxo USA Holdings as buyer, making Modaxo France Holdings SAS the sole buyer, with Modaxo Group providing an unconditional guarantee.
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India Assets Delayed Closing
Certain India-based assets will be sold at a subsequent closing subject to SEZ regulatory approval, with a Non-US Outside Date of February 1, 2027.
Analysis · CNDT · Trade & Services
The completed divestiture of Conduent's public transit business to Modaxo on October 1, 2026, delivered $140 million in cash at closing. After accounting for holdbacks, transaction costs, and taxes, the company expects $125 million in net proceeds to repay its revolving credit facility. This marks a significant deleveraging step for a company that posted a $116 million GAAP net loss in Q2 2026 and carries $697 million in long-term debt. The sale also removes a loss-generating segment: pro forma results show the transit business contributed $371 million in revenue but only a $13 million net loss for 2025, meaning the divestiture strengthens the balance sheet without sacrificing meaningful profitability. While the amendment restructuring the buyer from a US to a French entity and the delayed India closing add execution complexity, they do not alter the core economics.
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