About This Deal

Kennametal acquired Widia Group (from Milacron Inc.) for EUR 188 million, a transaction announced in August 2002.

Kennametal bought the Widia Group from Milacron to become a leading metalworking tools and engineered-products supplier in Europe and India, adding ~$240M in sales, a strong milling-consumables line and ten manufacturing plants.

Kennametal bought the Widia Group from Milacron to become a leading metalworking tools and engineered-products supplier in Europe and India, adding ~$240M in sales, a strong milling-consumables line and ten manufacturing plants.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Kennametal
Target
Widia Group (from Milacron Inc.)
Value
EUR 188 million
Date
August 2002
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Completed

Transaction Details

Announced
August 30, 2002

In Their Words

Kennametal Inc. announced that it has completed the previously reported acquisition of the Widia Group from Milacron Inc. for EUR 188 million subject to post-closing adjustments.

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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