BUYER DISCOVERY
Who buys wholesale distribution companies?
13 disclosed wholesale distribution companyacquisitions analyzed — the active strategic and private equity buyers, how often each one buys, and their most recent named deals. Sourced from SEC filings and verified M&A press releases.
Quick answers
- How many disclosed transactions?
- 13 disclosed wholesale distribution company acquisitions with a named acquirer.
- Most active buyers
- The Home Depot (2) · SRS Distribution (Home Depot subsidiary) (1) · Owens & Minor, Inc. (1) · Victoria PLC (1) · WESCO International (1) · Federal Street Acquisition Corp. (1)
- What would these buyers pay for my business?
- Run the ExitValue.ai calculator to price your wholesale distribution company against these 13 disclosed transactions. The engine surfaces what each buyer pool pays for your size, margin, and growth profile.
Top strategic buyers
Operators, larger competitors, and corporate consolidators acquiring wholesale distribution company businesses for synergy and capability fill.
| Acquirer | Deals | Median deal size | Recent targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Home Depot | 2 | $18.3B | SRS Distribution (2024), Heritage Pool Supply Group (via SRS Distribution) (2024) |
| SRS Distribution (Home Depot subsidiary) | 1 | $5.5B | GMS Inc. (2025) |
| Owens & Minor, Inc. | 1 | $1.7B | Apria, Inc. (2022) |
| Victoria PLC | 1 | $76M | Cali Bamboo (Cali Floors) (2021) |
| WESCO International | 1 | $4.5B | Anixter International (2020) |
| Federal Street Acquisition Corp. | 1 | $1.7B | Universal Hospital Services, Inc. (2018) |
| Avantor | 1 | $6.6B | VWR International (2017) |
| McKesson Corp. | 1 | $1.9B | PSS World Medical, Inc. (2013) |
Top private equity buyers
Private equity firms and PE-backed platforms rolling up wholesale distribution company businesses. Platform-tier buyers typically pay up for scale, clean financials, and a management layer that survives integration.
| Acquirer | Deals | Median deal size | Recent targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Capital Management / Forager Capital Management | 1 | $260M | Quipt Home Medical Corp. (2025) |
| Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. | 1 | $2.5B | Agiliti Inc. (2024) |
| Patient Square Capital | 1 | $4.1B | Patterson Companies, Inc. (2024) |
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice | 1 | $2.9B | White Cap (HD Supply Construction & Industrial) (2020) |
Recent M&A activity
Disclosed wholesale distribution company acquisitions by year.
Methodology note
Acquirer activity reflects disclosed M&A transactions in the ExitValue.ai database, filtered to wholesale distribution company businesses with a named acquirer. Counts include deals with disclosed financials only — total transaction volume in this segment is typically 2–3x larger. The valuation engine reveals what each buyer pool pays for your specific business when you run the calculator. Full methodology
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