PRSP - Perspecta reportedly hires Goldman Sachs to consider strategic options potential sale; shares pop 4%

Perspecta (PRSP) has hired Goldman Sachs to discuss strategic options including a potential sale, according to Dealreporter sources.PRSP shares rose by as much as 4.4% to a session high as the news started hitting social media. Shares are currently up 1.4% to $23.52.Last month, Bloomberg sources said Perspecta was working with unnamed advisers and had received acquisition interest from rivals and PE firms.In June, activist investor Jana Partners disclosed a Perspecta stake, which has since increased from 5.9% to 8.6%. Jana said it might pursue talks with the company on maximizing shareholder value.Previously: Perspecta reportedly considering strategic options, sale; PRSP surges 16.5% (Nov. 09 2020)

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Perspecta reportedly hires Goldman Sachs to consider strategic options, potential sale; shares pop 4%