Stanley Black & Decker Mulling Sale of Hardware Group

[Wednesday, July 18, 2012]  Stanley Black & Decker announced today that it is reviewing strategic alternatives for its Hardware & Home Improvement Group (“HHI”), which may include a divestiture of the business. With 2011 revenues of $940 million, HHI is a provider of residential locksets, hardware and plumbing fixtures marketed under the Kwikset, Weiser, Baldwin, Stanley, National and Pfister brands, among others and with the exception of Pfister, operates within the company’s Security segment.

Goldman Sachs has been retained to assist with this evaluation and, although no decision has been made by the company as to whether to proceed with a divestiture, such a transaction would likely result in after tax cash proceeds significantly in excess of $1.0 billion. HHI is a healthy and profitable business; however, its geographic footprint and long term growth characteristics are inconsistent with the company’s strategic objectives, according to a statement by the company. Read More ...