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Sherwin-Williams Receives Regulatory Approval to Complete Its Acquisition of Valspar Expected to Close on June 1, 2017
CLEVELAND, OH – May 26, 2017 – The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) today announced it has received regulatory approval from the United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Canadian Competition Bureau (“CCB”) to complete its acquisition of The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL). The FTC and CCB were the only remaining regulatory approvals required to […]
Huntsman and Clariant to Combine in Merger of Equals
Merger of equals to create a leading global specialty chemical company with approximately $20 billion enterprise value at announcement More than $3.5 billion value creation through annual cost synergies in excess of $400 million Enhanced returns from improved growth profile in highly attractive end markets and key geographies such as the United States and China […]
Americans Say They’re Ready for More Vibrant Colors, but Many May Still Play it Safe with Neutrals
New study for Sherwin-Williams National Painting Week reveals color perceptions for the home CLEVELAND (May 11, 2017) – When it comes to color preference, there is a lot of gray. In social media conversation about colors mentioned with areas of the home, most people talk about neutrals, particularly white and black. However, when asked directly, […]
Hunter Douglas to Acquire Hillarys
Rotterdam, May 11, 2017 – Hunter Douglas, a major manufacturer of window coverings (Luxaflex™) and architectural products, has agreed to acquire Hillarys, a UK retailer of blinds, curtains and carpets with significant expertise in in-home sales, from Ares Capital Corporation, for a purchase price of GBP 300 million. Hillarys had 2016 sales of GBP 185 […]