M&A Deal Summary

Ferguson Waterworks Acquires Webb Distributors

On June 1, 2005, Ferguson Waterworks acquired distribution company Webb Distributors

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ferguson Waterworks’ 7th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Ferguson Waterworks’ 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ferguson Waterworks’ 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-06-01
Target Webb Distributors
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Ferguson Waterworks
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Webb Distributors

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Webb Distributors, Inc. is a distributor of HVAC equipment through seven branches, principally in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

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Buyer

Ferguson Waterworks

Newport News, Virginia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1953
Sector Distribution
Employees1,900
DESCRIPTION

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.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 52
Sector (Distribution) 7 of 36
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 49
State (Arizona) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 7 of 52
Year (2005) 5 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-05-02 United Supply & Distributing

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

United Supply & Distributing Co. is a distributor of HVAC products operating from three branches in Maryland and Virginia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-08-01 Park Supply

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Park Supply is a wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation, cooling, hydronics equipment and supplies. In addition to the headquarters in Chicago, distribution includes seven other Chicago area locations and one in Hammond, Indiana. Park Supply was founded in 1963 and is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

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