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Mega Merger Essay Preview: Mega Merger Report this essay One of the largest mergers to date in 2012 is when Eaton Corp (ETN) bought Cooper Industries (CBE) for $11.8 billion in May, 2012. Under the terms of the cash and stock buyout offer, Cooper shareholders will receive $39.15 in cash and 0.77479 shares of Eaton.