Weave Communications to Be Acquired by Francisco Partners for $7.40/Share in Cash
WEAV sits 31% above its 52-week low of $4.24.
Summary
Weave Communications agreed to be acquired by Francisco Partners for $7.40 per share in cash, a 34% premium, valuing the company at ~$650 million. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026.
Updates
· SEC 8-K — The merger agreement includes a $22.8 million termination fee payable by Weave and a $39 million reverse termination fee payable by Parent. Directors and affiliated funds holding about 14.5% of voting power agreed to vote in favor.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · WEAV
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Definitive Merger Agreement Signed
Weave entered into a definitive agreement with Willow Parent, LLC and Willow Merger Sub, Inc., affiliates of Francisco Partners, on August 18, 2026.
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All-Cash Deal at 34% Premium
Stockholders will receive $7.40 per share in cash, a 34% premium to the August 17, 2026 closing price, valuing Weave at approximately $650 million.
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Board Unanimously Approves
The Weave Board of Directors unanimously approved the transaction and recommends stockholders vote in favor.
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Closing Expected in Q4 2026
The transaction is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to stockholder approval and regulatory clearances.
Analysis · WEAV · Technology
Weave Communications has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Francisco Partners at $7.40 per share in cash, a 34% premium to the unaffected closing price on August 17, 2026. The all-cash deal values Weave at approximately $650 million and will take the company private upon closing, expected in Q4 2026. The board unanimously approved the transaction and recommends stockholders vote in favor. This is a thesis-altering event: shareholders receive a substantial premium, and the company's future as a public entity ends.
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At the time of this filing, WEAV was trading at $5.55 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $442.4M. The 52-week trading range was $4.24 to $8.11. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.