Brady Closes Honeywell PSS Acquisition, Creating Industrial Tech Leader
BRC sits 38% above its 52-week low of $69.51.
Summary
Brady Corporation has completed its acquisition of Honeywell Technologies' Productivity Solutions and Services business, a deal that transforms the company into a leading industrial technology firm. The closing follows months of preparation, including a $1.3 billion financing package secured in May and a new $1.0 billion credit agreement in June. CEO Vineet Nargolwala, who took the helm in June, now leads a significantly larger entity with expanded capabilities. The integration will be a key focus in upcoming quarters, with the next earnings report likely to provide initial combined financials.
Updates
· SEC 8-K — Brady funded the deal with $800M under its credit agreement and an $800M private placement of notes: $250M 5.43% due 2031, $300M 5.65% due 2033, $250M 5.90% due 2036.
At the time of this announcement, BRC was trading at $96.03 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.5B. The 52-week trading range was $69.51 to $99.29. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.