Danaher Corp. and Cooper Industries to sell Apex Tool Group to Bain Capital

Oct. 11, 2012
Bain Capital will acquire Apex Tool Group for $1.6 billion.

Danaher Corp. and Cooper Industries announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to sell Apex Tool Group to Bain Capital for approximately $1.6 billion subject to post-closing adjustments. Currently, Danaher and Cooper each maintain a 50% joint venture ownership interest in Apex. Danaher expects the sale to generate after-tax net proceeds of approximately $650 million.

The closing of the definitive agreement is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. The parties currently expect that the transaction will close in the first half of 2013.

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