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Mergers & Acquisitions

Analysis of mergers and acquisitions in distribution channels or affecting distribution channels.

Top 10 Distribution Deals of 2011

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  December 12, 2011
Acquisition activity in 2011 moved away from the distressed deals seen in '09, '10.

ERIKS' Strategy in North America

  Lindsay  Konzak  November 28, 2011
North America is now ERIKS' "single most important market."

Acquirers 'Taking Chunks' Out of the Middle

October 24, 2011
Large distribution companies shifting their focus to the mid-sized players for expansion, diversification.

Grainger Priority: Ensuring Local Relevance in International Markets

  Lindsay  Konzak  September 29, 2011
Grainger also provides updates on sales force expansion and e-commerce plans.

Why Do Mergers and Reorganizations Fail?

  Jonathan L.S.  Byrnes  August 31, 2011
In the absence of strategy, factions often focus on squabbling about who wins.

Is HD Supply Deal a Sign of the Times?

  Thomas P.  Gale  August 29, 2011
Could markets be too fragmented to pull off a consolidation strategy across sectors?

Distribution M&A Holding Strong Going Into Second Half

  Lindsay  Konzak  August 3, 2011
Distributors say they continue to see opportunity to grow by acquisition through the end of the year.

Airgas' Problem with the Air Products' Takeover Bid

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  July 14, 2011
Airgas CEO Peter McCausland talks to MDM about the acquisition attempt.

Three Factors Contributing to Strong M&A Activity

  Lindsay  Konzak  April 25, 2011
Strategic and financial buyers are eager to acquire quality distributors.

MSC: Rutland Tool is an Example of 'Systematic Growth' Plans

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  March 21, 2011
CEO: U.S. still has 'tremendous growth opportunity' for the MRO distributor.
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