MSA Safety divests subsidiary holding legacy coal dust, asbestos, silica claims for $341M

MSA Safety Inc

Divested subsidiary holding legacy product liability claims (coal dust, asbestos, silica) to a JV between R&Q and Obra.
MSA contributed $341M cash; JV contributed $35M; total $376M in cash and equivalents.
Transaction removes all legacy cumulative trauma product liability reserves, insurance assets, and deferred tax assets from balance sheet.
Pro forma net debt to adjusted EBITDA 2.4x; MSA expects to delever within 12-18 months while maintaining dividend.
MSA financed its contribution with available cash and a new $250M term loan facility.

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