A. O. Smith Completes Acquisition of GSW

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.

“On April 4, the company completed its acquisition of GSW, a Canadian-based manufacturer of water heaters and building products, for approximately $340 (U. S.) million in cash.”

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