Wholesale distribution M&A accelerated in 2017 as both financial and strategic buyers made moves of varying sizes and across all sectors, and a handful of these deals is sure to shift the competitive balance in their respective verticals.
Private equity was especially active last year, with firms buying large players such as Staples Inc. and divisions of HD Supply and Ferguson. The building materials & construction and electrical sectors also saw some strategic moves among the largest companies.(…)
via Top Distribution M&A Deals in 2017 | 2017-12-27 | Modern Distribution Management.