The board of each company approved the acquisition last night, they said.
The boards of both companies met last week and have already approved the acquisition.
The acquisition was approved by regulators on February 14, 2012.
Most of the plants to be sold are in Europe, where government regulators still must approve the acquisition.
Armel's board has already approved the acquisition, the companies said.
The acquisition of the 61 Gateway stores was approved by shareholders.
The commission voted along party lines, with Republicans voting in the majority to approve the acquisition.
The boards of both companies have approved the acquisition.
He said that neither Senator said whether the acquisition should be approved.
The acquisition was ultimately approved in April 2000 increasing stock value 57 cents over the previous year.