Howmet Aerospace (NYSE: HWM) completes $1.8B cash acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC, a subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker. The transaction closed on April 6, 2026.

Howmet Aerospace paid a cash purchase price of approximately $1.8 billion, subject to customary adjustments, under a Purchase Agreement between the two companies.

Insights

M&A and corporate finance analyst

Howmet closed a sizable $1.8B cash acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing.

Howmet Aerospace has finalized the purchase of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing from Stanley Black & Decker for approximately $1.8 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. This converts a previously announced deal into a completed transaction, confirming transfer of ownership.

The acquisition reflects a major capital allocation decision and likely expands Howmet’s aerospace components portfolio, although specific synergy or earnings impacts are not detailed in the text. Funding structure, integration plans, and any leverage effects are not described in the provided content.

Subsequent company filings may outline how this acquisition affects revenue mix, margins, and balance sheet metrics for periods after April 6, 2026, as well as any restructuring or integration costs tied to Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing.

8-K Event Classification

Item 2.01 — Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

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Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Financial

The company completed a significant acquisition or sale of business assets.

Key Figures

Cash purchase price: $1.8 billion Form type: Form 8-K Closing date: April 6, 2026

3 metrics

Cash purchase price $1.8 billion Approximate consideration for Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, subject to customary adjustments

Form type Form 8-K Current report disclosing completion of the acquisition

Closing date April 6, 2026 Date Howmet completed the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing purchase

Key Terms

Purchase Agreement, Section 13 or 15(d), Securities Exchange Act of 1934, emerging growth company

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Purchase Agreement financial

"Howmet Aerospace acquired Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing pursuant to a Purchase Agreement between Howmet Aerospace and Stanley Black & Decker."

A purchase agreement is a legally binding contract that spells out exactly what is being bought, for how much, and under what conditions, including timelines, seller and buyer promises, and protections if things go wrong. For investors it matters because the agreement fixes the deal’s price, risks and closing conditions—like a detailed receipt and return policy for a large transaction—so it helps determine whether the deal will complete and how it will affect the company’s value and cash flow.

Section 13 or 15(d) regulatory

"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 6, 2026

HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-3610	25-0317820
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

201 Isabella Street, Suite 200
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	15212-5872
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Office of Investor Relations (412) 553-1950

Office of the Secretary (412) 553-1940

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share	HWM	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

On April 6, 2026, Howmet Aerospace Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Howmet Aerospace”), completed its previously announced purchase of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC (“Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., a Connecticut corporation (“Stanley Black & Decker”), for a cash purchase price of approximately $1.8 billion, subject to customary adjustments. Howmet Aerospace acquired Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing pursuant to a Purchase Agreement between Howmet Aerospace and Stanley Black & Decker.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.
Dated:   April 6, 2026	By:	/s/ Paul Myron
	Name:	Paul Myron
	Title:	Vice President, Finance – Strategy & Operations

FAQ

What did Howmet Aerospace (HWM) announce in this Form 8-K?

Howmet Aerospace announced it completed the acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC. The business was purchased from Stanley Black & Decker for an approximate cash price of $1.8 billion, subject to customary post-closing adjustments under a signed Purchase Agreement.

How much did Howmet Aerospace (HWM) pay for Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing?

Howmet Aerospace paid an approximate cash purchase price of $1.8 billion. The amount is subject to customary adjustments, meaning the final price can be slightly modified for closing items such as working capital or other agreed financial true-ups.

Who sold Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing to Howmet Aerospace (HWM)?

Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC was sold to Howmet Aerospace by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. The company was previously a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker, which entered into a Purchase Agreement with Howmet to complete the transaction.

When did Howmet Aerospace (HWM) complete the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing acquisition?

Howmet Aerospace completed the acquisition on April 6, 2026. That date marks the closing of the transaction under the Purchase Agreement, when ownership of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing formally transferred from Stanley Black & Decker to Howmet.

What type of consideration was used in Howmet Aerospace’s (HWM) acquisition?

The acquisition was funded with cash consideration, with Howmet Aerospace paying approximately $1.8 billion. The cash price is subject to customary closing adjustments, which can slightly alter the final amount recorded on Howmet’s financial statements after completion.

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