Masco, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, completed the acquisition of The L.D. Kichler for approximately $550m. Kichler, provides indoor and outdoor lightings, ceiling fans, landscape lightings, lamps and mirrors, and home accessories. “We are excited about the prospects of expanding Masco’s reach into the fragmented $6bn US residential lighting industry. Kichler Lighting is a strong strategic fit with our focus on building products where brand, innovation and strength of distribution provide a competitive advantage. Kichler’s products share many of the same customers as numerous other Masco brands and will complement our current product offering while strengthening our relationships with these customers,” Keith Allman, Masco President, and CEO.