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Published on 6/25/2007 in the Prospect News Special Situations Daily.

Stockholder to take Spear & Jackson private

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., June 25 - Spear & Jackson, Inc. agreed to be taken private by its majority stockholder, United Pacific Industries Ltd., for $1.96 per share.

Under the agreement, Pantene Global Acquisition Corp. will merge with Spear & Jackson, with Pantene Global the surviving corporation. Pantene Global is a subsidiary of United Pacific's wholly owned subsidiary Pantene Global Holdings Ltd.

The closing is conditioned upon shareholder approvals and other customary closing conditions, according to a company news release.

Spear & Jackson is a Sheffield, England-based premium tool manufacturer.

Acquirer:United Pacific Industries Ltd.
Target:Spear & Jackson, Inc.
Price per share:$1.96
Announcement date:June 25
Expected closing:Upon approvals
Stock price for target:OTC: SJCK.PK: $1.47 on June 22

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