M&A Deal Summary

Fortune Brands Acquires Master Lock Company

On January 1, 2011, Fortune Brands acquired manufacturer Master Lock Company

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Fortune Brands’ 3rd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Fortune Brands’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Fortune Brands’ 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-01-01
Target Master Lock Company
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Fortune Brands
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Master Lock Company

Oak Creek, Wisconsin, United States
Master Lock Company LLC is a manufacturer of padlocks in US.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Fortune Brands

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1988
Sector Safety/Security
Employees28,000
Revenue 4.6B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Fortune Brands' corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.
Fortune Brands' corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.

Fortune Brands is a provider of home and security products and services for use in residential home repair, remodeling, new construction, and security and storage applications. The Company’s brands include Master Lock security products, MasterBrand cabinets, Moen faucets, Simonton windows and Therma-Tru entry door systems. Fortune Brands was founded in 1988 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 12
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 11
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 9
Year (2011) 1 of 1
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