M&A Deal Summary

Ferguson Acquires Columbia Pipe & Supply

On February 19, 2020, Ferguson acquired distribution company Columbia Pipe & Supply

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ferguson’s 24th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Ferguson’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ferguson’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-02-19
Target Columbia Pipe & Supply
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Ferguson
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Columbia Pipe & Supply

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Columbia Pipe & Supply Co. is an independent distributor specializing in PVF, commercial mechanical, commercial plumbing, industrial, valve automation, engineered products, and hydronics. Columbia Pipe & Supply was founded in 1935 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ferguson

Wokingham, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1887
Sector Distribution
Employees35,000
Revenue 29.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Ferguson is a distributor of plumbing and heating products and a leading supplier of building materials. Ferguson was founded in 1887 and is based in Wokingham, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 34 of 38
Sector (Distribution) 24 of 26
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 32 of 36
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 9
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-21 Wasco

Twello, Netherlands

Wasco is a distributor of plumbing and heating equipment. The Companyhas 35 branches, 2 distribution centers and a strong digital platform. Wasco is based in Twello, The Netherlands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-04 Wolseley UK

Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

Wolseley UK is a wholesale distributor of plumbing and building materials and products. Wolseley UK was founded in 1959 and is based in Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.

Sell £308M
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