Eaton Corp. (ETN) announced Monday morning that it agreed to acquire Cooper Industries (CBE). Cooper shareholders will receive $39.15 in cash and 0.77479 shares of New Eaton for each Cooper share.
Cooper Industries has gapped open dramatically higher this morning and is now up 13.76 at $69.60 on strong volume. The stock has jumped to a new high for the year.
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