From today’s press release:
The Stanley Works (NYSE: SWK), a worldwide supplier of quality tools and engineered solutions for industrial, construction and do-it-yourself use, and security solutions for commercial applications, and The Black & Decker Corporation (NYSE: BDK), a global manufacturer and marketer of quality power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create Stanley Black & Decker, an $8.4 billion global industrial leader in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.5 billion.
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According to MarketWatch, Stanley will own 50.5% of the new company, and Stanley’s current chairman and CEO, John Lundgren, will take over as CEO. Nolan Archibald, who was CEO of Black & Decker for 24 years, will be the executive chairman for three years.
Stanley Black & Decker Merger Press Release
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We’re still trying to figure out our opinion of this. On one hand, we regularly enjoy Stanley innovation. What will happen when Stanley’s engineers mix with Black & Decker’s, and how will all this affect each brands’ daughter companies such as Porter Cable, Dewalt, and all of the many others?
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wow this is huge. I’m guessing Danaher Corp is still bigger.
Is Ridgid also part of the B&D family?
Stuart
Ridgid is not part of the B&D family.
Danaher is quite a significantly larger company, but they also have a considerable focus devoted to non-consumer products and services, so direct comparison is not entirely fair.