Add-on Acquisition • Retail

Ahlsell Acquires Prevex AB

On June 27, 2016, Ahlsell acquired retailer Prevex AB

Acquisition Context
  • This is Ahlsell’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Ahlsell’s 12th transaction in Sweden.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date June 27, 2016
Target Prevex AB
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Ahlsell
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Prevex AB

Hisings Backa, Sweden
Prevex AB is a specialized hardware store chain for professionals. Prevex AB was founded in 1979 and is based in Hisings Backa, Sweden.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Ahlsell

Stockholm, Sweden

Category Company
Founded 1877
Sector Distribution
Employees4,500
Revenue 2.5B SEK (2012)
DESCRIPTION

Ahlsell is a distributor of heating & plumbing and electrical installation products. The company is focused on five core markets: Heating & Plumbing, Electrical, Tools & Machinery, Refrigeration and DIY, and has built leading market positions in a number of these sectors across the Nordic region. Ahlsell's diversified customer base has access to over 125,000 products from the company's 216 outlets across the region and can access a further 200,000 products from Ahlsell's suppliers. Ahlsell was founded in 1877 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 19 of 61
Sector: Retail 1 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition 19 of 56
Country: Sweden 12 of 28
Year: 2016 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-06-08 Elgross n i Göteborg AB

Gothenburg, Sweden

Elgross'n i Göteborg AB is a distributor of electrical equipment. Elgross'n i Göteborg AB is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-05 Värmematerial VVS AB

Nässjö, Sweden

Värmematerial VVS AB is a full range wholesale company with heating and sanitation. Värmematerial VVS AB is based in Nässjö, Sweden.

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