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Add-on Acquistion · Electrical Equipment · July 2006

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. acquires Kester, Inc.

On July 18, 2006, Illinois Tool Works, Inc. acquired Kester, Inc., an electrical equipment company in Illinois, United States, from American Capital Ltd.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedJuly 18, 2006 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetKester, Inc. Buyer Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Seller American Capital Ltd. SectorElectrical Equipment LocationIllinois, United States ValueNot disclosed

Target company

Kester, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Electrical Equipmentsector
-founded
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Buyer

Company · 60 deals on record
  • 1st transaction in electrical equipment
  • 11th transaction in United States
60deals, all time
2in this sector
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Seller

Private equity firm · 301 deals on record
301investments
8in this sector
242exits

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Kester, Inc.?Illinois Tool Works, Inc. acquired Kester, Inc. on July 18, 2006.

Who sold Kester, Inc.?American Capital Ltd. was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the electrical equipment sector in 2006.

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