M&A Deal Summary

Newell Brands Acquires American Saw & Mfg. Company

On January 6, 2003, Newell Brands acquired building materials company American Saw & Mfg. Company for 450M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Newell Brands’ 1st transaction in the Building Materials sector.
  • This is Newell Brands’ 6th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Newell Brands’ 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Newell Brands’ 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2003-01-06
Target American Saw & Mfg. Company
Sector Building Materials
Buyer(s) Newell Brands
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 450M USD

Target

American Saw & Mfg. Company

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States
American Saw & Mfg. Company, Inc., a manufacturer of linear edge power tool accessories, hand tools and band saw blades.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Newell Brands

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1903
Sector Consumer Products
Employees24,600
Revenue 8.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Newell Brands' corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Entrance to Newell Brands' corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Newell Brands is a marketer of consumer and commercial products. The Company's portfolio of leading brands include Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Calphalon, Irwin, Lenox, Levolor, Paper Mate, Dymo, Waterman, Parker, Goody, Rubbermaid Commercial Products and Aprica. Newell Brands was formerly known as Newell Rubbermaid. Newell Brands was founded in 1903 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 23
Sector (Building Materials) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 19
State (Massachusetts) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 6 of 20
Year (2003) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 13
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-03-04 Irwin Industrial Tool

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

Irwin Industrial Tool Co., Inc. manufactures and distributes professional grade hand tools and power tool accessories worldwide for trade professionals who demand superior performance and durability on the job.

Buy $419M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-04-14 Newell Rubbermaid - Burnes Picture Frame Anchor Glass and Mirro Cookware Businesses

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. - Burnes Picture Frame, Anchor Glass and Mirro Cookware Businesses is a provider of consumer products in US.

Sell $310M
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