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Ferguson Acquires Ferguson Waterworks

On January 1, 1982, Ferguson acquired distribution company Ferguson Waterworks

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ferguson’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Ferguson’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ferguson’s 1st transaction in Virginia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1982-01-01
Target Ferguson Waterworks
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Ferguson
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Ferguson Waterworks

Newport News, Virginia, United States
Ferguson is a diverse wholesale distributor with operations spanning multiple business groups. The company is ranked by trade publications as the largest wholesale distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings(PVF) in the US. It is also the fourth largest distributor of heating and cooling equipment (HVAC/R) and the second largest company within the waterworks industry.

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Buyer

Ferguson

Wokingham, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1887
Sector Distribution
Employees35,000
Revenue 29.6B USD (2024)
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 1 of 39
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 27
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 37
State: Virginia M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 10
Year: 1982 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-07-04 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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