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Baird's Investment Banking Group is pleased to announce the following transaction:

January 2012


Barnes Group Inc.
Sale to Berner SE


Baird served as the exclusive financial advisor to Barnes Group Inc. on this transaction


Barnes Group Inc. (“Barnes Group”) (NYSE: B) recently completed the sale of its European distribution business (“Barnes Distribution Europe”) to Berner SE (“Berner”).

Barnes Distribution Europe is comprised of the businesses that operate as Kent, BD France and Toolcom. Barnes Distribution Europe is a leading distributor of automotive aftermarket and industrial maintenance, repair and operations products and solutions to the European market.

Barnes Group, based in Bristol, Connecticut, is a diversified global manufacturer and logistical services company focused on providing precision component manufacturing and operating service support. Founded in 1857, Barnes Group has approximately 4,300 dedicated employees at more than 50 locations worldwide. Barnes Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, Berner is a leading direct seller of consumables, tools and specialist technical chemicals primarily to the European construction and automotive industries.

For additional information about this transaction, please contact:
Managing Director
(813) 273-8248
Director
(813) 273-8242
Managing Director, Head of Global M&A
(312) 609-4983
Co-Head of European Investment Banking
+44 (0) 20 7667 8216

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