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

The Impact of Strategic Buyers in 2010

  Thomas P.  Gale  March 2, 2010
M&A bounces back, but conditions not perfect yet.

Home Depot Writes Down HD Supply Investment

  Lindsay  Konzak  February 23, 2010
Report: HD Supply surprised by HD move to value investment at zero.

Acquisition of Smith May Mean Expansion for Wilson

Jack  Keough February 22, 2010
Global reach, 'supply chain services' may drive growth under new ownership.

The Fight for Airgas

Jack  Keough February 15, 2010
Air Products takes its acquisition proposal straight to Airgas' shareholders.

Report: 2009 Acquirers Performed Better

  Lindsay  Konzak  January 18, 2010
Global analysis across all industries showed acquirers outperformed non-acquirers last year.

Airgas' Acquisition History: 400+ in 27 Years

  Lindsay  Konzak  January 5, 2010
Airgas' acquisitive strategy highlighted in recent analyst presentation.

Top M&A Stories in 2009

  Jenel  Stelton-Holtmeier  December 22, 2009
MDM's list of the biggest players in the merger & acquisition landscape in 2009, including W. W. Grainger and Motion Industries.

2009: A Rough Year for Mergers & Acquisitions

  Lindsay  Konzak  December 16, 2009
Vetus Partners' Jay Greyson provides his perspective on year-end distribution M&A trends.

Rexel's Acquisition Plans

  Lindsay  Konzak  December 8, 2009
Growth in mature and emerging markets are in electrical distributor's 2010-2012 plans.

Behind Grainger's Latest Acquisition

  Lindsay  Konzak  0 November 18, 2009
Helping customers improve sustainability is behind service company purchase.
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Industry Data: Stanley/Black & Decker

Post-Merger Makeup

Source: Stanley Works and Black & Decker



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