Ahlsell - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Ahlsell M&A Summary

Ahlsell has acquired 61 companies of its own, including 34 in the last 5 years.

Ahlsell has acquired in 6 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include distribution (48%) and e-commerce (10%).

Ahlsell Ownership

Who owns Ahlsell?

Ahlsell is owned by CVC Capital Partners. It was acquired on February 29, 2012.

Is Ahlsell PE-backed?

Yes. Ahlsell is owned by private equity investor CVC Capital Partners.

Was Ahlsell formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Ahlsell was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Ahlsell Business Overview

Where is Ahlsell headquartered?

Ahlsell is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

What is Ahlsell’s revenue?

Ahlsell disclosed revenue of 2,489M SEK for 2012 and 2,300M EUR for 2011.

How many employees does Ahlsell have?

Ahlsell has 4,500 employees.

What sector is Ahlsell in?

Ahlsell is a distribution company.

When was Ahlsell founded?

Ahlsell was founded in 1877.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity61
    • M&A Buy Activity61
  • Total Sectors Invested 13
  • Total Countries Invested 6
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 4

Ahlsell

Ahlsell AB

Årstaängsvägen 11,
Stockholm, 117 43
Sweden,
46-0-8-685-70-00
www.ahlsell.com

Ahlsell is a distributor of heating & plumbing and electrical installation products. The company is focused on five core markets: Heating & Plumbing, Electrical, Tools & Machinery, Refrigeration and DIY, and has built leading market positions in a number of these sectors across the Nordic region. Ahlsell's diversified customer base has access to over 125,000 products from the company's 216 outlets across the region and can access a further 200,000 products from Ahlsell's suppliers. Ahlsell was founded in 1877 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (6.6/yr) # 28 8 11 4 9 1 61
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  61

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Rexel Finland Oy 2025-04-22 - Divestiture
, Finland
Inseco AB 2024-11-12 - Add-on Acquisition
Söderhamn, Sweden · www.inseco.se
Kontram AS 2024-08-29 - Add-on Acquisition
Porsgrunn, Norway · www.kontram.no
K-H Service AS 2024-06-26 - Add-on Acquisition
Oslo, Norway · www.k-hservice.no
Industripartner AS 2024-06-12 - Add-on Acquisition
Orkanger, Norway · www.industripartner.no
Verktøy-Maskin AS 2024-04-19 - Add-on Acquisition
Mandal, Norway · www.verktoy-maskin.no
Alf I Larsen AS 2024-04-17 - Add-on Acquisition
Sandnes, Norway · www.ail.no
Heri AB 2024-04-08 - Add-on Acquisition
Luleå, Sweden · www.heri.se
Industrivarer AS 2024-02-29 - Add-on Acquisition
Namsos, Norway · www.industrivarer.no
JLI Smalandsstenar AB 2024-02-05 - Add-on Acquisition
Smålandsstenar, Sweden · www.jliab.se
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Distribution 29 (48%) - - -
E-Commerce 6 (10%) - - -
Business Services 5 (8%) - - -
Retail 5 (8%) - - -
Manufacturing 4 (7%) - - -
Building Materials 3 (5%) - - -
Consumer Products 2 (3%) - - -
Safety/Security 2 (3%) - - -
Apparel/Textiles 1 (2%) - - -
Electrical Equipment 1 (2%) - - -
Environmental 1 (2%) - - -
Machinery 1 (2%) - - -
Renewable Energy 1 (2%) - - -
Total 61 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
Sweden 28 - - -
Norway 19 - - -
Finland 10 - - -
Estonia 2 - - -
Denmark 1 - - -
Latvia 1 - - -
Domestic 28 (46%) - - -
Cross-border 33 (54%) - - -
Total 61 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
7%
4 (7%)

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