Stanley Works and Black & Decker Corp. agreed to a $4.5 billion all-stock deal that combines two U.S. hand-tool and power-tool makers whose fortunes have faded amid a collapse in the housing market and a broader industrial slowdown.

Stanley, Black & Decker in deal

Stanley Works and Black & Decker Corp. agreed to a $4.5billion all-stock deal that combines two iconic U.S. hand-tool and power-tool makers whose fortunes have faded amid a collapse in the housing market and a broader industrial slowdown.


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