Private Targets Greater Than $50M

August 4, 2008

Target: AmeriCast Technologies Inc (3321)

Mnfr castings, components

United States

Acquiror: Bradken Ltd (3312)

Mnfr, whl cast steel prod

Australia

Merrill LynchDeal InformationValue:

Type:

Announced:129.1

Merger

07/29/08US - Bradken Ltd agreed to acquire the remaining 83% interest, which it did not already own, in AmeriCast Technologies Inc, a manufacturer of ferrous sand castings, machined components and assemblies, from Castle Harlan Inc, for $129.141 mil. The consideration was to consist of $109.052 mil and up to $20.089 mil in profit-related payments. The transaction was subject…

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