M&A Deal Summary

Tech Data Acquires Azlan Group

On February 6, 2003, Tech Data acquired distribution company Azlan Group for 235M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Tech Data’s 4th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Tech Data’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Tech Data’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2003-02-06
Target Azlan Group
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Tech Data
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 235M USD

Target

Azlan Group

Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Azlan Group PLC, a distributor of innovative, high margin products in the networking, communications and peripherals segments of the IT sector.

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Buyer

Tech Data

Clearwater, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 1974
Sector Distribution
Employees14,000
Revenue 37.2B USD (2019)
DESCRIPTION
Tech Data's corporate headquarters in Clearwater, Florida.
Tech Data's corporate headquarters in Clearwater, Florida.

Tech Data is a distributor of technology products, services, and solutions. Its advanced logistics capabilities and value-added services enable 125,000 resellers in more than 100 countries to support the technology needs of end-users. Tech Data was formed in 1974 and is based in Clearwater, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 16
Sector: Distribution M&A 4 of 10
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 10
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 4
Year: 2003 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1994-03-07 Softmart International S.A.

France

Softmart International S.A. is a distributor of PC products.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-01 Brightstar Europe

Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Brightstar Europe is a distributor of mobile devices. The mobile market is constantly changing as technology develops and evolves, opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses, and new opportunities for resellers and retailers.

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