Clear Channel to Go Private in Mubadala Capital Deal

Edgen Stock·Feb 26 2026, 13:33

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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings has agreed to a take-private acquisition by Mubadala Capital and TWG Global. The company subsequently released its final public earnings report for 2025, setting the stage for its delisting from the NYSE.

On February 9, 2026, Clear Channel entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Mubadala Capital.
The company reported its full-year 2025 financial results on February 26, 2026, its last as a public entity.
The transaction will result in CCO being taken private and delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

Clear Channel to Go Private After February 9 Mubadala Deal

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO) entered into a definitive merger agreement on February 9, 2026, to be acquired by Mubadala Capital in partnership with TWG Global. The transaction will convert Clear Channel into a privately held company, leading to its eventual delisting from the New York Stock Exchange. The acquisition price set in the agreement is expected to anchor the stock's value and significantly reduce price volatility for shareholders until the deal is finalized.

Company Releases Final 2025 Earnings on February 26

Weeks after the buyout was announced, Clear Channel reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025. The release on February 26, 2026, marks the final public disclosure of the company's financial performance before its transition to private ownership. While the pending merger is now the primary driver of share value, these results provide a concluding benchmark of the firm's operational health as a listed company.