M&A Deal Summary

Stanley Black & Decker Acquires Xmark

On May 19, 2008, Stanley Black & Decker acquired electronics company Xmark from PositiveID for 45M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Stanley Black & Decker’s 2nd transaction in the Electronics sector.
  • This is Stanley Black & Decker’s 18th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Stanley Black & Decker’s 2nd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Stanley Black & Decker’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-05-19
Target Xmark
Sector Electronics
Buyer(s) Stanley Black & Decker
Sellers(s) PositiveID
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 45M USD

Target

Xmark

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Xmark markets and sells RFID-based systems used to identify, locate and protect people and assets.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

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 12 of 27
Sector (Electronics) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 10 of 21
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 2 of 2
Year (2008) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 18 of 19
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-10-03 OSI Security Devices

Chula Vista, California, United States

OSI Security Devices is a wireless access control manufacturer based in Chula Vista, California.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-07-18 Sonitrol

Westlake, Texas, United States

Sonitrol Corp. is a provider of commercial security alarm monitoring services. Sonitrol’s security technology was created to reduce false alarms and increase apprehensions through verified alarm response. Sonitrol’s integrated suite of offerings includes audio intrusion alarms, monitored video, access control, and fire detection.

Buy $275M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

PositiveID

Delray Beach, Florida, United States
Category Company
Sector Life Science
Revenue 5M USD (2017)
DESCRIPTION

PositiveID is a life sciences tools and diagnostics company with an extensive patent portfolio. PositiveID develops biological detection and diagnostics systems, specializing in the development of microfluidic systems for the automated preparation of and performance of biological assays. PositiveID is based in Delray Beach, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Electronics) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2008) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-02-17 Easy Check Medical Diagnostics

Miami, Florida, United States

Easy Check Medical Diagnostics LLC is a non-invasive glucose detection system that measures acetone levels in a patient's exhaled breath. Easy Check's breath glucose detection system combines a proprietary chemical mixture of natrium nitroprussid with breath exhalate, which is intended to create a new molecular compound that can be measured with its patent pending technology.

Buy -
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