# Wieland-Werke AG acquires Global Brass and Copper Holdings for ~US$999 million

Wieland-Werke AG acquired Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. in an all-cash merger valued at approximately US$999 million.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-04-10
- Where: East Alton, Illinois, United States
- Value: $999.0M
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 1 million pounds of copper alloy products per day
- Products: brass and copper products
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Global Brass and Copper Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/27772.md) (target)
- [Wieland-Werke](https://endata.com/companies/38640.md) (acquirer)
- [Olin Brass](https://endata.com/companies/38778.md) (target)

## Sources

- [friedfrank.com](https://www.friedfrank.com/news-and-insights/global-brass-and-copper-holdings-acquired-by-wieland-werke-ag-10533), 2019-04-10: "Fried Frank acted as counsel to Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. (GBC) in the approximately US$999 million all-cash acquisition of GBC by Wieland-Werke AG (Wieland) through a merger."
- [theintelligencer.com](https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Olin-Brass-parent-company-announces-merger-with-13773026.php), 2019-04-16: "Today marks a historic event in GBC's history, as we join forces with this global industry leader, creating significant value for our shareholders and providing our employees with the opportunity to further advance their career development."

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