Exhibit 99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Samuel Cypert 313-792-6646 |
MASCO CORPORATION ACQUIRES SEVERAL COMPANIES WITH COMBINED
SALES OF APPROXIMATELY $200 MILLION
Companies acquired are:
- Newport Brass, a leading manufacturer of premium price-point plumbing products, plumbing specialties and bath accessories, headquartered in Santa Ana, California;
- Bristan, Ltd., a leading provider of kitchen and bath faucets, showers and bath accessories, headquartered in the United Kingdom;
- Cambrian Windows, Ltd., a manufacturer of vinyl window frames, headquartered in the United Kingdom;
- Duraflex, Ltd., an extruder of vinyl window frame components, headquartered in the United Kingdom; and
- Premier Manufacturing, Ltd., a manufacturer of vinyl window frames, door frames and conservatories (sun rooms), headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Masco's Chairman and CEO Richard A. Manoogian commented, “The acquisition of these exceptional companies expands our plumbing and window product offerings and reflects our commitment to creating shareholder value through profitable growth both internally and through acquisition. The companies are all leaders in their industries, and we are delighted they have joined the Masco family of home improvement and building products companies.”
Masco Corporation is a world leader in the manufacture of home improvement and building products, providing brand-name value-added products and services for the home and family.
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