Beijer Ref Acquires Heritage Distribution Holdings from Gryphon Investors

Beijer Ref AB has signed a binding agreement to acquire Heritage Distribution Holdings from Gryphon Investors for USD 1,275 million (USD 1,175 million excluding certain tax benefits). Heritage Distribution, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operates a 64-branch HVAC/R parts and equipment distribution platform across ten U.S. states with approximately 800 employees; the acquisition is Beijer Ref's strategic entry into the North American market and provides a platform for further consolidation.