Add-on Acquisition • Distribution

Anixter International Acquires Distribution Dynamics

On April 26, 2004, Anixter International acquired distribution company Distribution Dynamics

Acquisition Context
  • This is Anixter International’s 4th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Anixter International’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Anixter International’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 26, 2004
Target Distribution Dynamics
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Anixter International
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Distribution Dynamics

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Distribution Dynamics, Inc., is a distributor of fasteners, hardware and related products specializing in inventory logistics management programs directed at supporting the production lines of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across a broad spectrum of industries.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Anixter International

Glenview, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1957
Sector Distribution
Employees9,300
Revenue 8.4B USD (2018)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Anixter's corporate headquarters in Glenview, Illinois.
Entrance to Anixter's corporate headquarters in Glenview, Illinois.

Anixter International, Inc. is a distributor of Network & Security Solutions, Electrical & Electronic Solutions, and Utility Power Solutions. From enterprise networks to industrial MRO supply to video surveillance applications to electric power distribution, Anixter offers full-line solutions, and intelligence, that create reliable, resilient systems that sustain businesses and communities. Anixter International, Inc. was formed in 1957 and is based in Glenview, Illinois.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 4 of 16
Sector: Distribution 4 of 15
Type: Add-on Acquisition 3 of 13
State: Minnesota 1 of 1
Country: United States 3 of 8
Year: 2004 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-09-26 Walters Hexagon Group

Worcester, United Kingdom

Walters Hexagon Group Ltd. is a distributor of fasteners and other small components to Original Equipment Manufacturers and a provider of inventory management services.

Buy $42M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-05-26 Infast Group

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Infast Group Ltd., a distributor of fasteners and other inventory components to original equipment manufacturers.

Buy $72M