Merit Distribution - Ownership and Business Overview

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Merit Distribution Ownership

Who owns Merit Distribution?

Merit Distribution is owned by Center Rock Capital Partners. It was acquired on April 4, 2019.

Is Merit Distribution PE-backed?

Yes. Merit Distribution is owned by private equity investor Center Rock Capital Partners.

Was Merit Distribution formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Merit Distribution was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Merit Distribution Business Overview

Where is Merit Distribution headquartered?

Merit Distribution is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

What sector is Merit Distribution in?

Merit Distribution is a distribution company.

When was Merit Distribution founded?

Merit Distribution was founded in 1953.

Distribution M&A Summary in 2019

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, distribution ranked 11 in number of deals in 2019. The largest distribution acquisition in 2019 was Tech Data - which was acquired by Apollo Global Management for $5.4B.

Join Mergr to view all 239 acquisitions of distribution companies in 2019, including 44 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 195 by strategics.

Merit Distribution

The Merit Group, Inc.

1310 Union Street,
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302
United States,
(800) 586-7337
www.lancasterco.com

Merit Distribution is a full-line distributor of painting and flooring installation sundries. Merit, through its Lancaster and E.J. Welch brands, provides just-in-time delivery to retailers and installers of sundries, tools, and products used for painting and flooring installation. Merit Distribution is based in Spartanburg, South Carolina.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Distribution

Established

1953

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