Xponential Fitness Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) will explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, in a move to maximize shareholder value, the company announced on Monday.
"The Board's independent directors will evaluate a range of potential alternatives," the company said in a statement. The review may include a sale of the company, a merger, or another strategic or financial transaction.
The boutique fitness franchisor did not provide a specific timeline for the completion of its review. The company has not made any definitive decisions regarding any specific strategic alternative at this time.
Shares of Xponential Fitness jumped more than 15% in after-hours trading following the news. The stock had closed Monday's session at $12.50, giving the company a market capitalization of approximately $625 million. The after-hours surge suggests investors are optimistic that a sale or merger could result in a premium to the current stock price.
The announcement puts the company officially "in play" for potential acquirers. The board's decision to publicly announce a strategic review often attracts interest from private equity firms and other strategic buyers.
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