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Kennametal completes sale of Goshen, IN subsidiary for $19M; immaterial pre-tax loss
KENNAMETAL INC
- Sold Kennametal Stellite, L.P. (surface coating/welding) to a Chicago-based private equity firm.
- Proceeds of $19M at closing, subject to post-closing adjustments; EBITDA-based earn-out possible over 3 years.
- Pre-tax loss on sale is immaterial; subsidiary represents less than 2% of total sales.
- Proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes; step to improve sales mix and reduce material cost volatility.
- The operation is part of Kennametal's Infrastructure segment.
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