RS Group Acquires Distrelec Group from AURELIUS
April 27, 2023
RS Group has agreed to acquire Distrelec Group, a leading European B2B distributor of electronic and technical components, from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities. The deal values Distrelec at an enterprise value of EUR 365 million (approx. EUR 200 million equity value) and is expected to close in Q3 2023 or earlier; the acquisition strengthens RS Group's pan‑European distribution footprint and digital/commercial capabilities.
- Buyers
- RS Group
- Targets
- Distrelec Group
- Sellers
- AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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