One Equity Partners Acquires Kitwave Group plc
March 28, 2026
One Equity Partners announced the acquisition of Kitwave Group plc, a UK-based wholesale distributor supplying food, beverages, and other consumables to foodservice and retail customers across the country. The deal is positioned as a platform to expand within the fragmented UK wholesale distribution sector using Kitwave’s supplier relationships, logistics footprint, and acquisition/integration experience.
- Buyers
- One Equity Partners
- Targets
- Kitwave Group plc
- Platforms
- Kitwave Group plc
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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