Howmet Aerospace to Acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing from Stanley Black & Decker for approximately $1.8 Billion
Rhea-AI Summary
Howmet Aerospace (NYSE: HWM) agreed to acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) from Stanley Black & Decker for an all-cash purchase price of approximately $1.8 billion. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Howmet expects CAM to generate FY2026 revenue of $485–$495 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin in excess of 20% before synergies. Favorable federal tax treatment is expected to produce a significant tax benefit and, together with synergies, drive an expected FY2026 adjusted-EBITDA transaction multiple of ~13x.
Positive
- All-cash purchase price of approximately $1.8 billion
- CAM expected to add $485–$495M revenue in FY2026
- CAM projected adjusted EBITDA margin in excess of 20% before synergies
- Transaction benefits from favorable federal tax treatment
Negative
- Implied FY2026 adjusted-EBITDA transaction multiple of approximately 13x
- Deal remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals
News Market Reaction – HWM
In the Dec 22 session, HWM gained 2.30%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03 | Debt offering | Positive | -0.8% | Priced $500M 4.550% notes to refinance higher-cost 2027 debt. |
| Oct 30 | Earnings report | Positive | -0.8% | Record Q3 2025 results, margin expansion, raised FY2025 and FY2026 outlook. |
| Oct 22 | Leadership change | Neutral | +4.6% | CFO retirement and appointment of new EVP & CFO Patrick Winterlich. |
| Oct 01 | Earnings webcast | Neutral | -0.7% | Scheduled Q3 2025 earnings release and investor conference call details. |
| Sep 30 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -0.7% | Board approved quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on common stock. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent history shows several instances where positive financial or capital structure news was followed by modest share price declines, indicating a tendency toward short-term sell-the-news behavior.
Over the past few months, Howmet reported record Q3 2025 results with revenue of $2.09B, strong margins, and raised FY2025 guidance, yet the stock fell slightly after that news. The company also executed a $500M debt refinancing and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, both followed by small negative moves. Leadership changes with a new CFO on October 22, 2025 were better received, with the stock rising. Against this backdrop, the CAM acquisition continues a pattern of active capital deployment and portfolio refinement.
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- Acquisition valued at approximately
$1.8 billion - All-cash transaction deepens exposure to key aerospace and defense platforms
Howmet expects CAM to generate FY 2026 revenue of approximately
"The acquisition of CAM is a major step in our strategy to build out our differentiated fastener portfolio," said John C. Plant, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Howmet Aerospace. "CAM's established brands, engineering prowess, and deep customer relationships are a perfect complement to our existing business. This transaction will allow us to better serve our aerospace and defense customers with a broader offering of mission-critical fastening solutions and represents a compelling use of capital to drive value for our shareholders."
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as financial advisor to Howmet Aerospace, and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is serving as legal counsel.
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that relate to future events and expectations and as such constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as "anticipates," "believes," "could," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "goal," "guidance," "intends," "may," "outlook," "plans," "projects," "seeks," "sees," "should," "targets," "will," "would," or other words of similar meaning. All statements that reflect Howmet Aerospace's expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the planned acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and the expected benefits and timing of the transaction. These statements reflect beliefs and assumptions that are based on Howmet Aerospace's perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors Howmet Aerospace believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by these statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ability to consummate the proposed acquisition on the expected terms and within the anticipated closing time period or at all because required regulatory approval or other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the transaction agreement entered into with respect to the proposed acquisition; the ability to realize the expected benefits of the proposed acquisition, including the anticipated synergies and favorable tax treatment of the proposed transaction and the anticipated broader offering of fastening solutions; the impact of a delay in completing the proposed acquisition or in integrating the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC business, which may be more difficult, time consuming or costly than expected; operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in retaining or maintaining relationships with employees, customers or suppliers) that may be greater than expected following the proposed acquisition or the public announcement of the proposed acquisition; and the other risk factors summarized in Howmet Aerospace's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The statements in this release are made as of the date of this release, even if subsequently made available by Howmet Aerospace on its website or otherwise. Howmet Aerospace disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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