M&A Deal Summary

Ace Hardware Acquires The Emery-Waterhouse

On February 20, 2014, Ace Hardware acquired distribution company The Emery-Waterhouse

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ace Hardware’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Ace Hardware’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ace Hardware’s 1st transaction in Maine.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-02-20
Target The Emery-Waterhouse
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Ace Hardware
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

The Emery-Waterhouse

Portland, Maine, United States
The Emery-Waterhouse Co. is an independent hardlines wholesale distributor of home improvement and building products to customers throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Emery-Waterhouse has helped customers grow their business and meet the needs of their customers with professionally focused brands, personalized service and exceptional industry expertise.

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Buyer

Ace Hardware

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1924
Sector Retail
DESCRIPTION
Ace Hardware distribution center in Suffolk, Virginia.
Ace Hardware distribution center in Suffolk, Virginia.

Ace Hardware is a retailer-owned hardware company with more than 5,300 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries. The company with its subsidiaries operates an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and around the world. Ace Hardware was formed in 1924 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 6
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 6
State (Maine) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 6
Year (2014) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-01-02 Ace Hardware - Paint Manufacturing Assets

United States

Ace Hardware - Paint Manufacturing Assets is a provider of paint manufacturing facilities.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-05 Jensen Distribution Services

Spokane, Washington, United States

Jensen Distribution Services, Inc. is a wholesale hardware distributor that serves more than 2,000 customers in 11 western states. Jensen carries more than 65,000 items, including household hardware, hand and power tools, electrical, paint and sundries, outdoor living, housewares, automotive, and lawn and garden products.

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