M&A Deal Summary

Synnex Canada Acquires United Stationers - Azerty Ink & Toner Business

On May 4, 2006, Synnex Canada acquired distribution company United Stationers - Azerty Ink & Toner Business from Essendant for 17M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Synnex Canada’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Synnex Canada’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Synnex Canada’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Synnex Canada’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-05-04
Target United Stationers - Azerty Ink & Toner Business
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Synnex Canada
Sellers(s) Essendant
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 17M USD

Target

United Stationers - Azerty Ink & Toner Business

Ontario, Canada
Azerty United Canada - Ink & Toner Business is a distributor of ink and toner to business customers throughout Canada.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Synnex Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Category Company
Founded 1980
Sector Distribution
Employees50,000
Revenue 10.8B USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION

Synnex Canada Ltd. is a distributor of technology products to resellers and system builders across Canada.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Ontario) 1 of 3
Country (Canada) 1 of 3
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 3
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-05-01 Redmond Group of Companies

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Redmond Group of Companies LP is a consumer electronics distribution company.

Buy CA$45M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Essendant

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1922
Sector Distribution
Employees6,400
Revenue 5.0B USD (2017)
DESCRIPTION
Essendant's corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.
Essendant's corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.

Essendant is a national wholesale distributor of workplace items including traditional office products and office furniture, janitorial, sanitation and breakroom supplies, technology products, industrial supplies, and automotive aftermarket tools and equipment. Essendant was formed in 1922 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1996-10-31 Lagasse

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Lagasse, Inc. is a wholesaler of janitorial and sanitation supplies.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-12-21 ORS Nasco

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

ORS Nasco, Inc. is a wholesale distributors of industrial supplies in North America. ORS Nasco offers a comprehensive product portfolio of premium branded and private label products from hundreds of manufacturers for use in the industrial, welding, oilfield, safety, electrical, construction, HVAC, MRO, plumbing, janitorial and rental markets.

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