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Stanley Black & Decker Acquires Bostitch

On January 29, 1986, Stanley Black & Decker acquired machinery company Bostitch from Textron for 193M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Stanley Black & Decker’s 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Stanley Black & Decker’s 14th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Stanley Black & Decker’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Stanley Black & Decker’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1986-01-29
Target Bostitch
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Stanley Black & Decker
Sellers(s) Textron
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 193M USD

Target

Bostitch

East Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Bostitch power tools on display at an Acme Tools store.
Bostitch power tools on display at an Acme Tools store.
Bostitch is a manufacturer of power tools.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Stanley Black & Decker

New Britain, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Founded 1843
Sector Diversified
Employees48,500
Revenue 15.4B USD (2024)
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 1 of 27
Sector: Machinery M&A 1 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 5
State: Connecticut M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 20
Year: 1986 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 14 of 19
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-12-01 Emglo Products

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Emglo Products LLC is a designer and manufacturer of air compressors for industrial, fire sprinkler, automotive and specialty applications.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Textron

Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Category Company
Founded 1923
Sector Diversified
Employees34,000
Revenue 13.7B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Textron's corporate headquarters in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
Textron's corporate headquarters in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.

Textron is a multi-industry company that leverages a global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with products and services around the world. Textron was founded in 1923 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 16
Sector: Machinery M&A 1 of 4
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 15
State: Connecticut M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 14
Year: 1986 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1986-01-01 Greenlee Textron

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Greenlee is a provider of tools to the woodworking and electrical industries.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1992-03-02 Cessna

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Cessna is an American general aviation aircraft manufacturer. Cessna is known for small, piston-powered aircraft as well as small business jets. Cessna was originally established in 1927 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

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