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Brookfield to acquire Reliance Worldwide for US$2.8 billion
Brookfield has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Reliance Worldwide Corporation, a global manufacturer of plumbing and heating solutions, for an enterprise value of approximately US$2.8 billion.
The all-cash proposal offers shareholders US$3.38 per share. The Reliance Board has unanimously recommended the deal, which is now subject to shareholder, regulatory, and government approvals. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
Headquartered in the United States, Reliance operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The company is a market leader in push-to-connect fittings. Brookfield intends to utilize its flagship private equity strategy and Brookfield Business Corporation to fund the acquisition, aiming to support Reliance’s expansion through its global industrial operating expertise.
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Anuj Ranjan · Brookfield Asset Management · Reliance Worldwide Corporation