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WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC (WTS): debt financing — Watts Water completes $303M acquisition of Bradley Corporation, borrows $210M
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC
- Acquired Bradley for $303M (subject to adjustments); net ~$268M after estimated tax benefits of ~$35M.
- Funded via $210M draw on revolving credit facility plus cash on hand; total revolver usage $310M.
- Bradley has annual net sales of ~$200M, specializing in commercial washroom and emergency safety products.
- CEO Pagano cited 250+ years combined experience; further details on Q3 earnings call Nov 2, 2023.