Ferguson Mergers & Acquisitions

Ferguson M&A Summary

Ferguson has acquired 41 companies, including 6 in the last 5 years. A total of 7 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 9 assets.

Ferguson’s largest acquisition to date was in 2006, when it acquired DT Group A/S for $2.1B. It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2021, when it sold Wolseley UK to CD&R for $474M. Ferguson has acquired in 8 different US states, and 11 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include distribution (70%) and building materials (18%).

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity48
    • M&A Buy Activity39
    • M&A Sell Activity9
  • Total Sectors Invested 6
  • Total Countries Invested 11
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 17

Ferguson

Ferguson plc

1020 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle,
Wokingham, RG41 5TS
United Kingdom,
+44 11 8927 3800
www.corporate.ferguson.com

All (48) Buy (39) Sell (9)
Date Target Value
$mlns
Transaction Type Acquirer Seller SRC
Link
2025-08-19 HPS Specialties · Distribution
Mount Airy, Maryland · www.hpsspec.com

HPS Specialties is a distributor and manufacturer's representative of specialty engineered products for HVAC, plumbing, and hydronic systems. HPS Specialties is based in Mount Airy, Maryland.

Advisors: Bird Loechl McCants & Holliday , Trout Capital Advisors
- Add-on Acquisition

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