M&A TRANSACTION · 2020
White Cap (HD Supply Construction & Industrial) acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
$2.90B· 12.2x EBITDA· 1.33x revenue
Target
White Cap (HD Supply Construction & Industrial)
Atlanta, GA
Distributor of concrete accessories and specialty construction products
Acquirer
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Private Equity buyer
Disclosed financials at time of acquisition
Revenue
$3000.0M
EBITDA
$327.0M
Deal Value
$2.90B
EV/EBITDA
12.2x
Context
This $2.90B acquisition of White Cap (HD Supply Construction & Industrial) by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice sits in the wholesale distribution sub-vertical. The 12.2x EBITDA multiple paid in 2020 can be compared against the population median for wholesale distribution transactions of similar size on our Wholesale Distribution valuation hub. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is acquiring as a private equity buyer; see how PE acquirers typically price wholesale distribution businesses on our Wholesale Distribution PE buyer-pool page.
Source
Data sourced from HD Supply Press Release — primary source. All figures reflect disclosed values at the time of the acquisition; no estimated or imputed data. Methodology
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