Celestica
Toronto, Canada · Aerospace, Manufacturing, Science And Engineering
Celestica Inc. is a leader in design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions for the world’s most innovative companies. Through their customer-centric approach, they partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, and Capital Equipment to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Canada
- Employees
- 30,000
- Industries
- Aerospace, Manufacturing, Science And Engineering
- Status
- Public (CLS)
- Website
- www.celestica.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Celestica
- : SEC 8-K (7.01): On October 30, 2026, Celestica Inc. announced through a press release that it received final acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 3,132,127 of its common shares, representing approximately 2.5% of the outstanding public float as of October 20, 2026. The buyback program is set to commence on November 3, 2026, and will terminate on November 2, 2027. This strategic move allows the company to manage its capital more effectively and increase shareholder value over the next year. The event is significant as it reflects Celestica's confidence in its financial position and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
- : SEC 8-K (7.01): Celestica Inc. is conducting a conference call on October 27, 2026, to discuss its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, along with its Investor and Analyst Day. An Investor and Analyst Day presentation was posted on the Company's investor section website, accompanying the conference call. This presentation is included as Exhibit 99.1 in this filing. The call represents an important update for investors and analysts regarding the Company’s recent performance and future outlook.
- : Celestica Announces Executive Appointments
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On September 11, 2026, Celestica Inc. announced significant changes in its executive leadership. Mandeep Chawla, currently the Chief Financial Officer, will transition to a newly created position as Group President of Global Markets, effective October 1, 2026. Todd Ankenmann will take over as Chief Financial Officer on the same date. Chawla, with a background including nearly a decade at General Electric and a strong history within Celestica since 2010, has been instrumental in the company's financial management since 2017. This leadership change could impact the company's strategic direction and market approach as it seeks to enhance its global presence.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On August 5, 2026, Celestica Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., BofA Securities, Inc. and TD Securities Inc. for the offering of 9,677,419 common shares at an offering price of $310.00 per share. The total estimated net proceeds from the offering are approximately $3.39 billion, which will be used for working capital and capital expenditures. Additionally, on August 6, 2026, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 1,451,612 shares. The agreement includes customary representations and warranties, closing conditions, and indemnification obligations.
- : Celestica Inc. secures a $3 billion equity offering to accelerate growth in global AI infrastructure. This funding will support its investments to meet multi-year demand from customers.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On July 6, 2026, Celestica Inc. announced the retirement of Jason Phillips, who will depart from the Company at the end of this year. Steven Dorwart has been appointed as the new President of Connectivity and Cloud Solutions, effective immediately. Mr. Phillips will continue to serve in an advisory role until the end of the year, ensuring a smooth transition. This succession plan highlights the Company's strategic focus on leadership continuity and operational stability during this transitional phase.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On May 19, 2026, Celestica Inc. announced the voting results from a corporate meeting via a press release. This event is categorized under Item 8.01 as it informs shareholders of significant outcomes from the meeting that could impact corporate governance and future direction. Attached as Exhibit 99.1, this press release details the results that were up for discussion, reflecting on key operational decisions that may influence the company's strategic initiatives. The timing of the announcement coincides with corporate governance activities that are particularly relevant to investors.
- : Celestica Partners with Bell to Enhance Canadian AI Infrastructure with DS6000 Switches.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On April 27, 2026, Celestica Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement by amending its senior credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. The amendment increased the commitments under the revolving credit facility from $750 million to $1.75 billion and refinanced the existing term A loan of $228.1 million into a new term A loan facility of $250 million. Additionally, the maturity of both the Revolver and the New Term A Loan was extended from June 2029 to April 2031. The proceeds from the New Term A Loan were used to repay the existing loan and cover certain fees, with any remaining funds allocated for general corporate purposes.
Celestica funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Post-IPO Equity | $3.0B |
Leadership
- Randy Staab, Director, Segment Operations, CCS Global Accounts ◆ JDM | ODM Leadership ◆ Hyperscaler Support
- Ralf Klaassen, Business Development Director (ATS)♦ Development ♦ Manufacturing ♦ Supply Chain Solutions
- Todd Ankenmann, Chief Financial Officer
- Mandeep Chawla, President
- Adriana Garcia Garza, Talent Acquisition Manager | Mexico
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Celestica in the news
- Celestica Announces TSX Acceptance of Normal Course Issuer Bid - GlobeNewswire (Oct 30, 2026)
- Celestica Announces $3 Billion Equity Offering to Accelerate Growth Across Global AI Infrastructure - Business Wire (Aug 05, 2026)
- Celestica's top finance executive will lead global markets as a new finance chief starts Oct. 1 - Stock Titan (Sep 11, 2026)
- Celestica to Host 2026 Investor and Analyst Day on October 27, 2026 - GlobeNewswire (Sep 08, 2026)
- AMD and Celestica Announce Collaboration to Advance the Next Era of AI with Helios Rackscale AI Platform - AMD (Mar 16, 2026)
- A new AI switch is fully liquid-cooled and designed to use less power. - Stock Titan (Oct 12, 2026)
- Celestica Announces New Leadership Structure to Support Unprecedented Growth - GlobeNewswire (Sep 11, 2026)
- Celestica to Hold Q3 2026 Financial Results and 2026 Investor and Analyst Day Conference Call - GlobeNewswire (Oct 06, 2026)
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About Celestica: questions and answers
What does Celestica do?
Celestica Inc. is a leader in design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions for the world’s most innovative companies. Through their customer-centric approach, they partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, and Capital Equipment to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges.
Where is Celestica headquartered?
Celestica is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
How many employees does Celestica have?
Celestica has about 30,000 employees.
Has Celestica raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 1 funding event for Celestica. The most recent, Post-IPO Equity of $3.0B, was in Aug 2026.
Who leads Celestica?
Mandeep Chawla is a President at Celestica.
What is the latest news on Celestica?
On Oct 30, 2026, SEC 8-K (7.01): On October 30, 2026, Celestica Inc. announced through a press release that it received final acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 3,132,127 of its common shares, representing approximately 2.5% of the outstanding public
Is Celestica a public company?
Yes. Celestica is publicly traded under the ticker CLS.
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