By Dana Mattioli And Gillian Tan
Emerson Electric Co. is nearing a deal to sell its power
transmission solutions business to Regal Beloit Corp., according to
people familiar with the matter. A deal would value the business at
more than $1.2 billion, one of the people said.
Emerson Electric began considering strategic alternatives for
the unit, which is based in Florence, Ky., earlier this year. The
unit designs and produces couplings, bearings, gearing and drive
components, among other items, for automotive, aeronautic and
industrial use. Its brands include Browning, Jaure and McGill.
Emerson, based in St. Louis, Mo., has a market capitalization of
$42.4 billion while Regal Beloit, based in Beloit, Wis, has a
market capitalization of $3.1 billion.
Regal Beloit makes electric motors, generators and other
products that are used in elevators, power stations and X-ray
machines, among other products, according to its website.
Emerson's CEO David Farr said on a call with analysts last month
that the company expects to use the proceeds from the sale to buy
back shares.
Write to Dana Mattioli at dana.mattioli@wsj.com and Gillian Tan
at gillian.tan@wsj.com
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