Article: United States: Stanley Works to Buy Black & Decker for $4.5 Billion.

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The Stanley Works will acquire The Black & Decker Corp. in an all-stock, $4.5-billion transaction. Stanley supplies tools for industrial, construction, and do-it-yourself use; and Black & Decker manufactures power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology-based fastening systems.

Announcing the deal, the two companies listed a series of reasons to explain the consolidation, including: creating a comprehensive portfolio of iconic brands ; presenting complementary global product and service offerings ; establishing a stronger, more diversified global company ; delivering significant shareholder value ...

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