Majority stake Announced Jan 2006 Closed Apr 2006 Verified
A. O. Smith Completes Acquisition of GSW
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Summary
A. O. Smith Corporation completed its acquisition of GSW, a Canadian-based manufacturer of water heaters and building products, on April 4, 2006, for approximately $340 million in cash. The acquisition expands A. O. Smith's position in the U.S. retail and Canadian water heater markets.