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Three-Part Report on Distribution M&A Trends
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Consolidation in independent distribution channels is heating up again after a couple of sluggish years. In this series of articles, MDM will look at the factors contributing to increased M&A activity by analyzing not just overall activity, but also the goals of the different groups contributing to this trend. This includes large strategic buyers such as HD Supply and Grainger; financial buyers; and regional distributors.
- Part 1: A More Favorable
Environment for M&A
This article provides an overview of current trends in distribution M&A. - Part 2: Private Equity Firms Drive
Deal Demand
This article examines the role private equity - economic buyers looking for a high rate of return on their investments - is playing in the consolidation of distribution markets. MDM spoke to private equity firms with a history in distribution about why they are attracted to this industry and what their plans are going forward. - Part 3: The Role of Strategic
Buyers
Strategic buyers such as Grainger, Applied Industrial Technologies, Ferguson and other large, public and family-owned distributors are pursuing growth through acquisitions to meet market expectations, take advantage of high levels of cash on their balance sheets, and reach new geographic and product markets. - Grainger Returns to Acquisitions
View the latest MDM Executive Briefing episode, which features M&A trends in distribution, at www.mdm.com/executivebriefing.
Articles were researched and written by MDM Editor Lindsay Konzak.
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