Daikin to acquire Goodman from Hellman & Friedman for $3.7 billion

Daikin Industries signed a definitive agreement to acquire Goodman Global Group from affiliates of Hellman & Friedman for $3.7 billion, pending regulatory approval.

“Daikin Industries Ltd. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Goodman Global Group Inc. from affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC for $3.7 billion. The transaction, pending regulatory approval, is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2012.”

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