NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Dec. 1, 2021 -- Stanley Black & Decker today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of two leading companies in the growing outdoor power equipment industry, including purchasing the remaining 80 percent ownership stake in MTD Holdings Inc ("MTD") and the acquisition of Excel Industries ("Excel"). These transactions establish Stanley Black & Decker as a U.S. based global leader in outdoor products and complement the Company's position as the fastest growing provider of cordless electric outdoor power equipment with strong brands such as DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN® and BLACK+DECKER®. Stanley Black & Decker's CEO, James M. Loree commented, "The combination of these two high-quality, complementary businesses with our existing outdoor business creates a powerful growth engine with approximately $4 billion in annual revenue across the $25 billion-plus outdoor power equipment industry.