M&A Deal Summary

dormakaba Holding Acquires Stanley Black & Decker - Mechanical Security Businesses

On December 21, 2016, dormakaba Holding acquired technology hardware company Stanley Black & Decker - Mechanical Security Businesses from Stanley Black & Decker for 725M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is dormakaba Holding’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is dormakaba Holding’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is dormakaba Holding’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is dormakaba Holding’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-12-21
Target Stanley Black & Decker - Mechanical Security Businesses
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) dormakaba Holding
Sellers(s) Stanley Black & Decker
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 725M USD

Target

Stanley Black & Decker - Mechanical Security Businesses

New Britain, Connecticut, United States
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. - Mechanical Security Businesses includes the commercial hardware brands of BEST Access, phi Precision and GMT.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

dormakaba Holding

Rumlang, Switzerland
Category Company
Founded 1862
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees15,444
Revenue 2.8B CHF (2024)
DESCRIPTION

dormakaba Holding is a provider of access solutions and systems in the security industry. dormakaba Holding was founded in 1862 and is based in Rumlang, Switzerland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 6
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2016) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-13 Mesker Door

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Mesker Door, Inc. is a manufacturer of proprietary metal security doors and frames including specialty doors, plus stock inventory. Mesker Door was founded in 1864 and is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-13 AWM360 Data Systems Pty

Johannesburg, South Africa

AWM360 Data Systems Pty Ltd. is a provider of technology to the Human Capital Management (HCM) workforce and HR markets. AWM360 Data Systems Pty Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Stanley Black & Decker

New Britain, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Founded 1843
Sector Diversified
Employees50,000
Revenue 15.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Stanley Black & Decker's corporate headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut.
Entrance to Stanley Black & Decker's corporate headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut.

Stanley Black & Decker is a diversified global producer of hand tools, power tools and related accessories, mechanical access solutions and electronic security solutions, engineered fastening systems, infrastructure solutions and more. Stanley Black & Decker was founded in 1843 and is based in New Britain, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 9
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 4 of 9
State (Connecticut) 1 of 4
Country (United States) 2 of 7
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-24 Techco Security

Madrid, Italy

Techco Security is a provider of electronic security solutions, including intrusion and video surveillance, access control and fire protection. Techco Security is based in Madrid, Italy.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-05 Craftsman

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Craftsman is a brand and line of a variety of tools and outdoor products including power tools, hand tools, lawn care equipment, and other products. The brand was introduced by Sears as house brand in 1927.

Buy $900M
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