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M&A Deal Summary

DCC Acquires Pilton Co.

On June 15, 2005, DCC acquired distribution company Pilton Co.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DCC’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is DCC’s 1st transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-06-15
Target Pilton Co.
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) DCC
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Pilton Co.

Dublin, Ireland
Pilton Co. Ltd. is a distributor of DVDs, computer games and other products to the home entertainment market in Ireland with a developing business in Britain.

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Buyer

DCC

Dublin, Ireland
Category Company
Founded 1976
Sector Distribution
Employees16,700
Revenue 18.0B GBP (2025)
DESCRIPTION

DCC is a broadly based group, operating across five focused divisions: energy, technology, healthcare, environmental and food & beverage. DCC was founded in 1976 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 15
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 11
Country: Ireland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2005 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-06-17 Physio-Med Services

Glossop, United Kingdom

Physio-Med Services Ltd. is a distributor of physiotherapy and rehabilitation products to healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Glossop, the United Kingdom.

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