MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2014--
Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC) (“Brady”), a world leader in identification
solutions, today announced that it has completed the second phase of the
previously announced two-step divestiture of its European and Asian
Die-Cut businesses to Boyd Corporation, a leading global provider of
highly engineered, specialty material-based energy management and
sealing solutions.
On February 24, 2014, Brady announced that it reached an agreement to
sell its Die-Cut business to Boyd Corporation in a two-step process. The
first step, which closed on May 1, 2014, involved the sale of the
Die-Cut business with operations in Germany, Thailand, Korea, and
Malaysia. The second step, which closed on August 1, 2014, involved the
sale of the remaining portion of the Die-Cut business, with operations
in the People’s Republic of China and associated global sales support.
Aggregate cash proceeds received by the Company in connection with the
sale of its Die-Cut business were approximately $60 million and are
subject to customary final working capital and net cash adjustments.
About Brady Corporation
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of
complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and
people. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security,
productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs,
safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the
company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications,
manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical and a variety of other
industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of
July 31, 2013, employed approximately 7,400 people in its worldwide
businesses. Brady’s fiscal 2013 sales were approximately $1.15 billion.
Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC.
More information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com.
Source: Brady Corporation
Brady Corporation
Investor contact:
Aaron Pearce, 414-438-6895
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