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Thomas & Betts (TNB) Peers Could See Action After $3.9B Takeover

January 30, 2012 8:17 AM EST
TNB Hot Sheet
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    3 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell

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    Up: 14 | Down: 6 | New: 17
Electrical equipment peers of Thomas & Betts (NYSE: TNB) are expected to see upside today after the company was acquired by ABB (NYSE: ABB) for $3.9 billion, or a 24% premium.

Analysts at Oppenheimer specifically highlighted Cooper Industries, plc (NYSE: CBE), Hubbell (NYSE: HUB-B), and Acuity Brand (NYSE: AYI).

Based on the takeout premium being contemplated (this analysis was based on the WSJ report of $4 billion, however the deal came in a little lower), the firm said CBE could be worth $84.40 (+43%), HUB-B $95.33 (+31.9%) and AYI $63.52 (+9.5%).


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