M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.60
ITW sells Wilsonart equity interest for ~$398M; expects ~$360M pre-tax gain in Q3 2024
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
- Sold non-controlling equity interest in Wilsonart to affiliates of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice; transaction closed immediately.
- Total cash proceeds of approximately $398 million.
- Expects pre-tax gain of $360M in Q3 2024; gain was not included in prior FY2024 guidance.
- Equity investment had zero carrying value; sale does not materially impact future quarterly financial results.