M&A Deal Summary

Klein Tools Acquires Civitella & Cia

On April 2, 2013, Klein Tools acquired test/measurement equipment company Civitella & Cia

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Klein Tools’ 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Klein Tools’ 1st transaction in Brazil.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-04-02
Target Civitella & Cia
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Klein Tools
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Civitella & Cia

Brazil
Civitella & Cia Ltda is a tool and equipment manufacturer. Civitella’s manufacturing and distribution center is based in São Paulo and serves customers throughout Brazil. Civitella & Cia Ltda was founded in 1959 and is based in Brazil.

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Buyer

Klein Tools

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1857
Sector Building Materials
DESCRIPTION

Since 1857, Klein Tools has been manufacturing tools in America. It offers pliers, screwdrivers and nut drivers, tool bags, cable and bolt cutters, and power tool accessories, as well as hammers, chisels, and punches.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 5
Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 5
Country: Brazil M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1
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