M&A Deal Summary

Kaba Holding AG Acquires Stanley Black & Decker - Mechanical Security Businesses

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

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kaba Holding AG’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Kaba Holding AG’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Kaba Holding AG’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kaba Holding AG’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) Kaba Holding AG
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

Kaba Holding AG

Rumlang, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1862
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees15,304
Revenue 2.5B CHF (2021)
DESCRIPTION

Kaba Holding AG is a provider of workforce security systems.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

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.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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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.

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