M&A Deal Summary

WIBHM Acquires Wolseley Ireland Holdings

On January 8, 2010, WIBHM acquired distribution company Wolseley Ireland Holdings from Ferguson for 27M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is WIBHM’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is WIBHM’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is WIBHM’s 1st transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-01-08
Target Wolseley Ireland Holdings
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) WIBHM
Sellers(s) Ferguson
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 27M USD

Target

Wolseley Ireland Holdings

Ireland
Wolseley is a distributor of plumbing and heating products in Ireland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

WIBHM

United Kingdom

Category Company
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

WIBHM Ltd. it provides business services.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (Ireland) 1 of 1
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

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 1 of 9
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 6
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 8
Country (Ireland) 1 of 1
Year (2010) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 5
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Brandon Hire Ltd. is an online platform that allows users to search and buy personal protective equipment, clothing, footwear, tools and site supplies. Brandon Hire Ltd. was founded in 1971 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

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