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Harris Williams amp Co Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law having its registered office at 5th Floor 6 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AE UK registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales under company number 7078852 Directors Mr Ned Valentine Mr Paul Poggi Mr Thierry Monjauze and Mr Aadil Khan authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd Niederlassung Frankfurt (German branch) is registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) of the Local Court (Amtsgericht) of Frankfurt am MainGermany under registration number HRB 96687 having its business address at Bockenheimer Landstrasse 33-35 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Permanent Representative(Staumlndiger Vertreter) of the Branch Niederlassung Mr Jeffery H Perkins
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
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INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
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CONTENTS
WHAT WErsquoRE READING
PUBLIC COMPARABLES amp TRADING VALUATIONS
MampA AND PUBLIC MARKET TRENDS
NOTABLE MampA ACTIVITY
ECONOMIC UPDATE
GROUP OVERVIEW
Harris Williams amp Co is a leading advisor to the specialty distribution market Our significant experience covers a broad range of end markets industries and business models This particular report focuses on trends and metrics in the following areas
Specialty Catalogand Direct Marketing
Branch-Based Distributors
Route-Based Distributors
Automotive and HeavyDuty Aftermarket
Building amp ConstructionProducts
Consumer amp Food Service
Industrial MROand Safety
Healthcare
Technology
Electrical andCommunications
Alcohol Tobaccoand Firearms
CONTACTS
Bob BaltimoreManaging Directorbbaltimoreharriswilliamscom+1 (804) 915-0129
Derek LewisManaging Directordlewisharriswilliamscom+1 (804) 915-0118
Josh GarnerVice Presidentjgarnerharriswilliamscom
+1 (804) 915-0167
Graham GillamAssociateggillamharriswilliamscom
+1 (804) 887-6074
ARROW ELECTRONICS ACQUIRES DISTRIBUTION CENTRAL
WHAT WErsquoRE READING
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SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
The move is an example of Arrow targeting Australia in order to gain a presence to compete with rivals Ingram Micro and Synnex Sean Kerins President of Global Enterprise Computing Solutions for Arrow said This acquisition supports our strategy to expand Arrowrsquos portfolio and build strategic capabilities to help meet the evolving needs of our customersldquo
The Colorado-based company is rumoured to have had its eye on Distribution Central for over a year but bosses Scott Frew and Nick Verykios have remained coy on any interest refusing to confirm or deny despite ongoing industry speculation But Distribution Centralrsquos recent success with emerging brands looks to have brought the two parties closer to an agreement
Locally Arrow has around 40 staff in Australia and revenue of approximately $42 million per employee while Distribution Central operates 130 staff at around $24 million per employee
Read more from this article here
INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS REACH A FORK IN THE E-COMMERCE ROAD
FEBRUARY US AND EUROPEAN FACTORY PRODUCTION RISES AGAIN
US industrial output grew for a second-straight month in February as the Federal Reserve on Wednesday said that factory production rose 02 percent following a 05 percent gain in January
The two-month streak of gains comes after declines in four of the previous five months hinting that manufacturing is leveling off after a wearisome 2015 It was the first back-to-back monthly gain since March-April 2015
Across the Atlantic industrial output in the 19-country Eurozone grew by 21 percent in January its fastest growth since 23 percent in September 2009 The European Unions statistical agency Eurostat forecasted growth of 16 percent The gain followed two straight months of decline including a 05 percent drop in December
Read more from this article here
Industrial distributors are facing a significant challenge from their B2B customers Provide a rich online experience thatrsquos similar to a consumerrsquos online retail experience or risk losing them to a manufacturer or competing distributor
E-commerce has permeated every facet of the industry fostering faster response times and tighter margins while increasing expectations for customer service and value Customers are branching out Theyrsquore trying new things Talking with new vendors Looking for new opportunities to improve their business This growing reliance on e-commerce comes at a critical time Purchasers see little difference between buying from a distributor or direct from a manufacturer ndash differentiation and demonstrated value are critical
The industrial distribution industryrsquos landscape is radically changing Old paths to success have been replaced by new routes to growth and prosperity Fully embracing e-commerce will light your way to providing indispensable value and ultimately spark long-term customer relationships
Read more from this article here
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PUBLIC COMPARABLES amp TRADING VALUATIONS
2
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION PUBLIC COMPARABLES
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Key Trading StatsAs of March 15 2016($ in millions except per share amounts)
Stock Performance Revenue
LTM Margins Current 1-Month 1-Year of TEVEBITDA Growth
EBITDA Gross TEV Price Change Change LTM High LTM 2016E 3-Yr CAGR
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket
AutoZone Inc 219 525 $28493 $79252 86 191 986 125x 120x 61
OReilly Automotive Inc 219 523 27516 27001 67 256 971 158x 143x 88
Genuine Parts Company 83 298 14753 9557 88 (04) 989 117x 111x 55
LKQ Corp 119 394 10925 3081 231 247 955 129x 115x 204
Dorman Products Inc 202 384 1749 5249 262 138 977 108x 100x 121
Uni-Select Inc 66 297 873 4117 (13) 213 767 94x 91x (90)
Median 160 389 87 202 974 121x 113x 75
Mean 151 403 120 173 941 122x 113x 73
Building amp Construction Products
CRH plc 91 306 $30465 $2721 119 60 866 125x 89x 25
Wolseley plc 72 280 14902 5420 106 (120) 874 110x 101x 08
Watsco Inc 86 245 4271 12851 35 63 966 121x 113x 62
Beacon Roofing Supply Inc 68 239 3398 3899 189 359 886 172x 107x 119
Builders FirstSource Inc 49 253 2952 971 462 632 582 168x 72x 493
Boise Cascade Company 43 132 834 1739 (100) (531) 437 53x 58x 93
Median 70 249 112 62 870 123x 95x 78
Mean 68 242 135 77 768 125x 90x 133
Consumer amp Food Service
Sysco Corporation 49 177 $29807 $4604 65 189 997 125x 120x 40
United Natural Foods Inc 36 151 2436 3957 144 (473) 506 80x 86x 141
Core-Mark Holding Company Inc 14 72 1946 8077 91 270 880 154x 128x 87
SpartanNash Company 29 146 1546 2880 432 29 850 69x 66x 428
Median 33 148 117 109 865 103x 103x 114
Mean 32 137 183 04 808 107x 100x 174
Industrial MRO amp Safety
WW Grainger Inc 152 424 $15406 $22064 45 (57) 873 102x 104x 37
Fastenal Company 236 504 13918 4742 102 147 998 152x 148x 73
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc 155 452 4757 7220 79 (16) 966 106x 108x 64
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc 82 281 1920 4097 45 (56) 899 90x 95x 25
DXP Enterprises Inc 65 282 598 1720 263 (614) 351 73x 100x 44
Median 152 424 79 (56) 899 102x 104x 44
Mean 138 389 107 (120) 817 105x 111x 48
Healthcare
McKesson Corporation 23 60 $42434 $15600 33 (320) 640 99x 84x 153
Cardinal Health Inc 26 54 30047 8110 29 (99) 882 104x 94x 24
Henry Schein Inc 87 283 15000 16741 53 203 983 159x 148x 59
Patterson Companies Inc 91 262 5473 4487 56 (93) 845 111x 118x 146
Owens amp Minor Inc 28 124 2908 3983 47 184 986 107x 103x 33
Median 28 124 47 (93) 882 107x 103x 59
Mean 51 157 44 (25) 868 116x 109x 83
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PUBLIC COMPARABLES amp TRADING VALUATIONS
3
TRAILING TWELVE MONTHS STOCK PRICE PERFORMANCE
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Stock Prices
As of March 15 2016
Consumer amp Food Service
Building and Construction
Industrial MRO amp Safety
SampP 500
Electrical amp Communications
Healthcare
Technology
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION PUBLIC COMPARABLES
Key Trading StatsAs of March 15 2016($ in millions except per share amounts)
Stock Performance Revenue
LTM Margins Current 1-Month 1-Year of TEVEBITDA Growth
EBITDA Gross TEV Price Change Change LTM High LTM 2016E 3-Yr CAGR
Technology
Arrow Electronics Inc 45 130 $7814 $6169 148 16 949 74x 71x 45
Avnet Inc 38 114 6963 4320 108 (40) 914 67x 66x 28
Ingram Micro Inc 18 63 5550 3611 299 518 985 72x 62x 44
SYNNEX Corp 35 89 4326 9903 160 295 995 92x 84x 90
Tech Data Corp 14 49 2551 7742 210 368 979 71x NA 13
ScanSource Inc 36 103 1093 3881 69 11 925 88x 83x 58
Median 35 96 154 155 964 73x 71x 44
Mean 31 92 166 195 958 77x 73x 46
Electrical amp Communications
Rexel SA 49 240 $6483 $1344 404 (295) 667 87x 90x (61)
WESCO International Inc 57 199 3584 5241 266 (244) 702 84x 90x 45
Anixter International Inc 57 217 3087 4838 222 (372) 615 88x 82x (03)
Houston Wire amp Cable Company 40 214 157 686 282 (267) 650 127x 164x (78)
Median 53 215 274 (281) 659 88x 90x -32
Mean 51 217 294 (294) 659 97x 106x -24
-500
-400
-300
-200
-100
00
100
200
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MampA AND PUBLIC MARKET TRENDS
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TEV EBITDA MULTIPLES FOR PUBLIC COMPARABLES
RECENT MampA AND PRIVATE EQUITY TRENDS
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Distribution Trends
LTM EBITDA as of March 15 2016
MampA Trends
With PE-back exit value growing at a near 20 CAGR since 2010 the sellerrsquos marketextended in 2015 as PE investors sought to take advantage of the frothy multiples
Total exit value last year came in at a record $554 billion across 2320 completedsales
2015 PE-BACKED EXITS
NET DEBT EBITDA EBITDA MARGINS
12x
21x
15x
11x 12x
08x
33x
0x
1x
2x
3x
4x
Ne
t D
eb
t
EB
ITD
A
The median time to exit for PE-backed sales in 2015 came in lower for corporateacquisitions IPOs and secondary buyouts
In 2015 the median was just 51 years and that compares to a reported value of61 for all exits in 2014
The median time for exits had increased for 7 years prior to the 2015 decline
TIME TAKEN TO EXIT
151
68
32
138
51
31
51
0
5
10
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20
EB
ITD
A M
arg
in
12x11x 12x
12x
14x13x 13x 12x
10x 10x 10x11x
9x 9x10x
10x
12x11x 11x 12x
7x 7x 7x8x8x 7x 7x
10x
0x
5x
10x
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20x
Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16
TEV
E
BIT
DA
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket Building amp Construction Products Consumer amp Food Service Industrial MRO amp Safety
Healthcare Technology Electrical amp Communications
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MampA TRANSACTIONS
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INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Announced MampA Transactions
Private Equity
Announced Target Description Acquirer Involvement
3152016 Meridian Imaging Solutions Inc Distributor of office equipment and suppliesKonica Minolta Business Solutions
USA Inc
3142016 UampI ENTERTAINMENT LLC Distributor of packaged software and digital game products Established Brands Inc P (Buyer)
3102016 Thompson Auto Supply Inc Distributor of auto parts Auto-Wares Inc
392016Applied Handling Equipment Company
IncorporatedDistributor of ergonomic and material handling products Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc
382016 Sertec LLC Distributor of protective relays and other specialty electrical equipment Circuit Breaker Sales NE Inc
372016 Perfect Products Company of Michigan Inc Distributor of fasteners nuts bolts and other products Lawson Products Inc
372016 Serv ice Experts LLC Distributor of HVAC equipment EnerCare Solutions Inc P (Seller)
372016 3i Supply Company Distributor of industrial and commercial insulation products Distribution International Inc P (Buyer)
332016Charles amp Colvard Direct LLC Certain Lulu
Avenue AssetsDistributor of jewels Yanbal USA Inc
332016 The Progressive Group Distributor of mobile and home electronic products Patrick Industries Inc
312016 Liberty USA Inc Distributor of snacks beverages and other food products Eby-Brown Company LLC
312016 Office Systems Inc Distributor of copiers computers and document imaging products SymQuest Group Inc
312016 Atlanta Electrical Distributors LLC Distributor of electrical equipment WESCO Distribution Inc
312016 Atlanta Powertrain amp Hydraulics Inc Distributor of hydraulics pumps and motors FORCE America Inc
312016 Midwest Equipment Supply LLC Distributor of vending equipment American Vending Sales Inc
2292016 Joe Johnson Equipment Inc Distributor of infrastructure maintenance equipment Sirit Inc
2282016 Haddon House Food Products Inc Distributor of grocery food products United Natural Foods Inc
2262016 Borax Paper Products Inc Distributor of food packaging paper and janitorial products Imperial Bag amp Paper Co LLC P (Buyer)
2232016 Vision Dynamics LLC Distributor of low v ision and blindness aidsNew England Low Vision and
Blindness
2222016 Epperson amp Company Distributor of material handling products Motion Industries Inc
2222016 TNT Parts Inc Distributor of heavy duty aftermarket solutions Tidewater Fleet Supply LLC P (Buyer)
2172016 Europa Sports Products Inc Distributor of sports supplements and drinks Lone Star Distribution Inc P (Buyer)
2172016 Ingram Micro Inc Distributor of IT products Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co Ltd
2172016 Missouri Power Transmission Inc Distributor of power transmission equipment and supplies Motion Industries Inc
2162016 Magnuson-Hagopian Enterprises Inc Distributor of automotive and industrial finishing solutions Finishmaster Inc
2122016 Mauk LLC Distributor of advertising branding and promotional products Augusta Marketing Products Inc
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ECONOMIC UPDATE
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SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
A Snapshot of Key Economic Indicators
As of March 15 2016
PMI INDEX1 ISM NEW ORDERS INDEX2
INDUSTRY PRODUCTION INDEX3 US MANUFACTURING CAPACITY UTILIZATION
MANUFACTURING INVENTORIES amp BACKLOG45 DURABLE GOODS NEW ORDERS6
1 A PMI Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
3 A Production Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
4 A Manufacturing Inventory Index figure greater than 50 indicatesexpansion5 A Backlog Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
2 An ISM Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
6 Durable Goods New Orders for January 2016 February releaseon April 25
50
60
70
80
90
100
32
38
44
50
56
62
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
Feb-11 Feb-12 Feb-13 Feb-14 Feb-15 Feb-16
Inventories Backlog of Orders
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
($ in
bill
ion
s)
Energy Poweramp Infrastructure
IndustrialsHealthcare amp Life Sciences
Transportation amp Logistics
Aerospace Defense amp Government
Services
Business Services
Building Products amp Materials
Technology Media amp Telecom
Specialty Distribution
Consumer
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HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO OFFICE LOCATIONS
UNITED STATES EUROPE
BostonTwo International Place24th FloorBoston Massachusetts 02110Phone +1 (617) 482-7501
Cleveland1900 East 9th Street20th FloorCleveland Ohio 44114Phone +1 (216) 689-2400
Minneapolis222 South 9th StreetSuite 3350Minneapolis Minnesota 55402Phone +1 (612) 359-2700
Richmond (Headquarters)1001 Haxall Point9th FloorRichmond Virginia 23219Phone +1 (804) 648-0072
San Francisco575 Market Street31st FloorSan Francisco California 94105Phone +1 (415) 288-4260
FrankfurtBockenheimer Landstrasse 33-3560325 FrankfurtGermanyPhone +49 069 3650638 00
London63 Brook StreetLondon W1K 4HS EnglandPhone +44 (0) 20 7518 8900
NETWORK OFFICES
Beijing
Hong Kong
Mumbai
New Delhi
Shanghai
Specialty Distribution
Harris Williams amp Co has a broad range of industry expertise which creates powerful opportunities Our clients benefit from our deep-sector experience integrated industry intelligence and collaboration across the firm and our commitment to learning what makes them unique For more information visit our website
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OUR FIRM
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
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INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Federal Reserve
Industrial Distribution
The Electrical Distributor Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
PitchBook
Harvard Business Review
DISCLOSURES
PNC Economic Outlook
SampP Capital IQ
Thomson Financial ndash SDC Database
United States Census Bureau
Modern Distribution Management
New York Times Dealbook
SOURCES
Harris Williams amp Co (wwwharriswilliamscom and wwwharriswilliamsde) is a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide The firm has deep industry knowledge global transaction expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence Harris Williams amp Co provides sell-side and acquisition advisory restructuring advisory board advisory private placements and capital markets advisory services
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law having its registered office at 5th Floor 6 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AE UK registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales under company number 7078852 Directors Mr Ned Valentine Mr Paul Poggi Mr Thierry Monjauze and Mr Aadil Khan authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd Niederlassung Frankfurt (German branch) is registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) of the Local Court (Amtsgericht) of Frankfurt am Main Germany under registration number HRB 96687 having its business address at Bockenheimer Landstrasse 33-35 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Permanent Representative (Staumlndiger Vertreter) of the Branch Niederlassung Mr Jeffery H Perkins
The information and views contained in this report were prepared by Harris Williams amp Co (ldquoHarris Williamsrdquo) It is not a research report as such term is defined by applicable law and regulations and is provided for informational purposes only It is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or to participate in any particular trading strategy The information contained herein is believed by Harris Williams to be reliable but Harris Williams makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information Harris Williams andor its affiliates may be market makers or specialists in act as advisers or lenders to have positions in and effect transactions in securities of companies mentioned herein and also may provide may have provided or may seek to provide investment banking services for those companies In addition Harris Williams andor its affiliates or their respective officers directors and employees may hold long or short positions in the securities optionsthereon or other related financial products of companies discussed herein Opinions estimates and projections in this report constitute Harris Williamsrsquo judgment and are subject to change without notice The financial instruments discussed in this report may not be suitable for all investors and investors must make their own investment decisions using their own independent advisors as they believe necessary and based upon their specific financial situations and investment objectives Also past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results No part of this material may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means or redistributed without Harris Williamsrsquo prior written consent
Copyrightcopy 2016 Harris Williams amp Co all rights reserved
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CONTENTS
WHAT WErsquoRE READING
PUBLIC COMPARABLES amp TRADING VALUATIONS
MampA AND PUBLIC MARKET TRENDS
NOTABLE MampA ACTIVITY
ECONOMIC UPDATE
GROUP OVERVIEW
Harris Williams amp Co is a leading advisor to the specialty distribution market Our significant experience covers a broad range of end markets industries and business models This particular report focuses on trends and metrics in the following areas
Specialty Catalogand Direct Marketing
Branch-Based Distributors
Route-Based Distributors
Automotive and HeavyDuty Aftermarket
Building amp ConstructionProducts
Consumer amp Food Service
Industrial MROand Safety
Healthcare
Technology
Electrical andCommunications
Alcohol Tobaccoand Firearms
CONTACTS
Bob BaltimoreManaging Directorbbaltimoreharriswilliamscom+1 (804) 915-0129
Derek LewisManaging Directordlewisharriswilliamscom+1 (804) 915-0118
Josh GarnerVice Presidentjgarnerharriswilliamscom
+1 (804) 915-0167
Graham GillamAssociateggillamharriswilliamscom
+1 (804) 887-6074
ARROW ELECTRONICS ACQUIRES DISTRIBUTION CENTRAL
WHAT WErsquoRE READING
1
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
The move is an example of Arrow targeting Australia in order to gain a presence to compete with rivals Ingram Micro and Synnex Sean Kerins President of Global Enterprise Computing Solutions for Arrow said This acquisition supports our strategy to expand Arrowrsquos portfolio and build strategic capabilities to help meet the evolving needs of our customersldquo
The Colorado-based company is rumoured to have had its eye on Distribution Central for over a year but bosses Scott Frew and Nick Verykios have remained coy on any interest refusing to confirm or deny despite ongoing industry speculation But Distribution Centralrsquos recent success with emerging brands looks to have brought the two parties closer to an agreement
Locally Arrow has around 40 staff in Australia and revenue of approximately $42 million per employee while Distribution Central operates 130 staff at around $24 million per employee
Read more from this article here
INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS REACH A FORK IN THE E-COMMERCE ROAD
FEBRUARY US AND EUROPEAN FACTORY PRODUCTION RISES AGAIN
US industrial output grew for a second-straight month in February as the Federal Reserve on Wednesday said that factory production rose 02 percent following a 05 percent gain in January
The two-month streak of gains comes after declines in four of the previous five months hinting that manufacturing is leveling off after a wearisome 2015 It was the first back-to-back monthly gain since March-April 2015
Across the Atlantic industrial output in the 19-country Eurozone grew by 21 percent in January its fastest growth since 23 percent in September 2009 The European Unions statistical agency Eurostat forecasted growth of 16 percent The gain followed two straight months of decline including a 05 percent drop in December
Read more from this article here
Industrial distributors are facing a significant challenge from their B2B customers Provide a rich online experience thatrsquos similar to a consumerrsquos online retail experience or risk losing them to a manufacturer or competing distributor
E-commerce has permeated every facet of the industry fostering faster response times and tighter margins while increasing expectations for customer service and value Customers are branching out Theyrsquore trying new things Talking with new vendors Looking for new opportunities to improve their business This growing reliance on e-commerce comes at a critical time Purchasers see little difference between buying from a distributor or direct from a manufacturer ndash differentiation and demonstrated value are critical
The industrial distribution industryrsquos landscape is radically changing Old paths to success have been replaced by new routes to growth and prosperity Fully embracing e-commerce will light your way to providing indispensable value and ultimately spark long-term customer relationships
Read more from this article here
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PUBLIC COMPARABLES amp TRADING VALUATIONS
2
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION PUBLIC COMPARABLES
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Key Trading StatsAs of March 15 2016($ in millions except per share amounts)
Stock Performance Revenue
LTM Margins Current 1-Month 1-Year of TEVEBITDA Growth
EBITDA Gross TEV Price Change Change LTM High LTM 2016E 3-Yr CAGR
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket
AutoZone Inc 219 525 $28493 $79252 86 191 986 125x 120x 61
OReilly Automotive Inc 219 523 27516 27001 67 256 971 158x 143x 88
Genuine Parts Company 83 298 14753 9557 88 (04) 989 117x 111x 55
LKQ Corp 119 394 10925 3081 231 247 955 129x 115x 204
Dorman Products Inc 202 384 1749 5249 262 138 977 108x 100x 121
Uni-Select Inc 66 297 873 4117 (13) 213 767 94x 91x (90)
Median 160 389 87 202 974 121x 113x 75
Mean 151 403 120 173 941 122x 113x 73
Building amp Construction Products
CRH plc 91 306 $30465 $2721 119 60 866 125x 89x 25
Wolseley plc 72 280 14902 5420 106 (120) 874 110x 101x 08
Watsco Inc 86 245 4271 12851 35 63 966 121x 113x 62
Beacon Roofing Supply Inc 68 239 3398 3899 189 359 886 172x 107x 119
Builders FirstSource Inc 49 253 2952 971 462 632 582 168x 72x 493
Boise Cascade Company 43 132 834 1739 (100) (531) 437 53x 58x 93
Median 70 249 112 62 870 123x 95x 78
Mean 68 242 135 77 768 125x 90x 133
Consumer amp Food Service
Sysco Corporation 49 177 $29807 $4604 65 189 997 125x 120x 40
United Natural Foods Inc 36 151 2436 3957 144 (473) 506 80x 86x 141
Core-Mark Holding Company Inc 14 72 1946 8077 91 270 880 154x 128x 87
SpartanNash Company 29 146 1546 2880 432 29 850 69x 66x 428
Median 33 148 117 109 865 103x 103x 114
Mean 32 137 183 04 808 107x 100x 174
Industrial MRO amp Safety
WW Grainger Inc 152 424 $15406 $22064 45 (57) 873 102x 104x 37
Fastenal Company 236 504 13918 4742 102 147 998 152x 148x 73
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc 155 452 4757 7220 79 (16) 966 106x 108x 64
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc 82 281 1920 4097 45 (56) 899 90x 95x 25
DXP Enterprises Inc 65 282 598 1720 263 (614) 351 73x 100x 44
Median 152 424 79 (56) 899 102x 104x 44
Mean 138 389 107 (120) 817 105x 111x 48
Healthcare
McKesson Corporation 23 60 $42434 $15600 33 (320) 640 99x 84x 153
Cardinal Health Inc 26 54 30047 8110 29 (99) 882 104x 94x 24
Henry Schein Inc 87 283 15000 16741 53 203 983 159x 148x 59
Patterson Companies Inc 91 262 5473 4487 56 (93) 845 111x 118x 146
Owens amp Minor Inc 28 124 2908 3983 47 184 986 107x 103x 33
Median 28 124 47 (93) 882 107x 103x 59
Mean 51 157 44 (25) 868 116x 109x 83
PAGE |
PUBLIC COMPARABLES amp TRADING VALUATIONS
3
TRAILING TWELVE MONTHS STOCK PRICE PERFORMANCE
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Stock Prices
As of March 15 2016
Consumer amp Food Service
Building and Construction
Industrial MRO amp Safety
SampP 500
Electrical amp Communications
Healthcare
Technology
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION PUBLIC COMPARABLES
Key Trading StatsAs of March 15 2016($ in millions except per share amounts)
Stock Performance Revenue
LTM Margins Current 1-Month 1-Year of TEVEBITDA Growth
EBITDA Gross TEV Price Change Change LTM High LTM 2016E 3-Yr CAGR
Technology
Arrow Electronics Inc 45 130 $7814 $6169 148 16 949 74x 71x 45
Avnet Inc 38 114 6963 4320 108 (40) 914 67x 66x 28
Ingram Micro Inc 18 63 5550 3611 299 518 985 72x 62x 44
SYNNEX Corp 35 89 4326 9903 160 295 995 92x 84x 90
Tech Data Corp 14 49 2551 7742 210 368 979 71x NA 13
ScanSource Inc 36 103 1093 3881 69 11 925 88x 83x 58
Median 35 96 154 155 964 73x 71x 44
Mean 31 92 166 195 958 77x 73x 46
Electrical amp Communications
Rexel SA 49 240 $6483 $1344 404 (295) 667 87x 90x (61)
WESCO International Inc 57 199 3584 5241 266 (244) 702 84x 90x 45
Anixter International Inc 57 217 3087 4838 222 (372) 615 88x 82x (03)
Houston Wire amp Cable Company 40 214 157 686 282 (267) 650 127x 164x (78)
Median 53 215 274 (281) 659 88x 90x -32
Mean 51 217 294 (294) 659 97x 106x -24
-500
-400
-300
-200
-100
00
100
200
PAGE |
MampA AND PUBLIC MARKET TRENDS
4
TEV EBITDA MULTIPLES FOR PUBLIC COMPARABLES
RECENT MampA AND PRIVATE EQUITY TRENDS
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Distribution Trends
LTM EBITDA as of March 15 2016
MampA Trends
With PE-back exit value growing at a near 20 CAGR since 2010 the sellerrsquos marketextended in 2015 as PE investors sought to take advantage of the frothy multiples
Total exit value last year came in at a record $554 billion across 2320 completedsales
2015 PE-BACKED EXITS
NET DEBT EBITDA EBITDA MARGINS
12x
21x
15x
11x 12x
08x
33x
0x
1x
2x
3x
4x
Ne
t D
eb
t
EB
ITD
A
The median time to exit for PE-backed sales in 2015 came in lower for corporateacquisitions IPOs and secondary buyouts
In 2015 the median was just 51 years and that compares to a reported value of61 for all exits in 2014
The median time for exits had increased for 7 years prior to the 2015 decline
TIME TAKEN TO EXIT
151
68
32
138
51
31
51
0
5
10
15
20
EB
ITD
A M
arg
in
12x11x 12x
12x
14x13x 13x 12x
10x 10x 10x11x
9x 9x10x
10x
12x11x 11x 12x
7x 7x 7x8x8x 7x 7x
10x
0x
5x
10x
15x
20x
Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16
TEV
E
BIT
DA
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket Building amp Construction Products Consumer amp Food Service Industrial MRO amp Safety
Healthcare Technology Electrical amp Communications
PAGE |
MampA TRANSACTIONS
5
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Announced MampA Transactions
Private Equity
Announced Target Description Acquirer Involvement
3152016 Meridian Imaging Solutions Inc Distributor of office equipment and suppliesKonica Minolta Business Solutions
USA Inc
3142016 UampI ENTERTAINMENT LLC Distributor of packaged software and digital game products Established Brands Inc P (Buyer)
3102016 Thompson Auto Supply Inc Distributor of auto parts Auto-Wares Inc
392016Applied Handling Equipment Company
IncorporatedDistributor of ergonomic and material handling products Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc
382016 Sertec LLC Distributor of protective relays and other specialty electrical equipment Circuit Breaker Sales NE Inc
372016 Perfect Products Company of Michigan Inc Distributor of fasteners nuts bolts and other products Lawson Products Inc
372016 Serv ice Experts LLC Distributor of HVAC equipment EnerCare Solutions Inc P (Seller)
372016 3i Supply Company Distributor of industrial and commercial insulation products Distribution International Inc P (Buyer)
332016Charles amp Colvard Direct LLC Certain Lulu
Avenue AssetsDistributor of jewels Yanbal USA Inc
332016 The Progressive Group Distributor of mobile and home electronic products Patrick Industries Inc
312016 Liberty USA Inc Distributor of snacks beverages and other food products Eby-Brown Company LLC
312016 Office Systems Inc Distributor of copiers computers and document imaging products SymQuest Group Inc
312016 Atlanta Electrical Distributors LLC Distributor of electrical equipment WESCO Distribution Inc
312016 Atlanta Powertrain amp Hydraulics Inc Distributor of hydraulics pumps and motors FORCE America Inc
312016 Midwest Equipment Supply LLC Distributor of vending equipment American Vending Sales Inc
2292016 Joe Johnson Equipment Inc Distributor of infrastructure maintenance equipment Sirit Inc
2282016 Haddon House Food Products Inc Distributor of grocery food products United Natural Foods Inc
2262016 Borax Paper Products Inc Distributor of food packaging paper and janitorial products Imperial Bag amp Paper Co LLC P (Buyer)
2232016 Vision Dynamics LLC Distributor of low v ision and blindness aidsNew England Low Vision and
Blindness
2222016 Epperson amp Company Distributor of material handling products Motion Industries Inc
2222016 TNT Parts Inc Distributor of heavy duty aftermarket solutions Tidewater Fleet Supply LLC P (Buyer)
2172016 Europa Sports Products Inc Distributor of sports supplements and drinks Lone Star Distribution Inc P (Buyer)
2172016 Ingram Micro Inc Distributor of IT products Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co Ltd
2172016 Missouri Power Transmission Inc Distributor of power transmission equipment and supplies Motion Industries Inc
2162016 Magnuson-Hagopian Enterprises Inc Distributor of automotive and industrial finishing solutions Finishmaster Inc
2122016 Mauk LLC Distributor of advertising branding and promotional products Augusta Marketing Products Inc
PAGE |
ECONOMIC UPDATE
6
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
A Snapshot of Key Economic Indicators
As of March 15 2016
PMI INDEX1 ISM NEW ORDERS INDEX2
INDUSTRY PRODUCTION INDEX3 US MANUFACTURING CAPACITY UTILIZATION
MANUFACTURING INVENTORIES amp BACKLOG45 DURABLE GOODS NEW ORDERS6
1 A PMI Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
3 A Production Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
4 A Manufacturing Inventory Index figure greater than 50 indicatesexpansion5 A Backlog Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
2 An ISM Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
6 Durable Goods New Orders for January 2016 February releaseon April 25
50
60
70
80
90
100
32
38
44
50
56
62
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
Feb-11 Feb-12 Feb-13 Feb-14 Feb-15 Feb-16
Inventories Backlog of Orders
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
($ in
bill
ion
s)
Energy Poweramp Infrastructure
IndustrialsHealthcare amp Life Sciences
Transportation amp Logistics
Aerospace Defense amp Government
Services
Business Services
Building Products amp Materials
Technology Media amp Telecom
Specialty Distribution
Consumer
PAGE |
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO OFFICE LOCATIONS
UNITED STATES EUROPE
BostonTwo International Place24th FloorBoston Massachusetts 02110Phone +1 (617) 482-7501
Cleveland1900 East 9th Street20th FloorCleveland Ohio 44114Phone +1 (216) 689-2400
Minneapolis222 South 9th StreetSuite 3350Minneapolis Minnesota 55402Phone +1 (612) 359-2700
Richmond (Headquarters)1001 Haxall Point9th FloorRichmond Virginia 23219Phone +1 (804) 648-0072
San Francisco575 Market Street31st FloorSan Francisco California 94105Phone +1 (415) 288-4260
FrankfurtBockenheimer Landstrasse 33-3560325 FrankfurtGermanyPhone +49 069 3650638 00
London63 Brook StreetLondon W1K 4HS EnglandPhone +44 (0) 20 7518 8900
NETWORK OFFICES
Beijing
Hong Kong
Mumbai
New Delhi
Shanghai
Specialty Distribution
Harris Williams amp Co has a broad range of industry expertise which creates powerful opportunities Our clients benefit from our deep-sector experience integrated industry intelligence and collaboration across the firm and our commitment to learning what makes them unique For more information visit our website
7
OUR FIRM
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
PAGE |
wwwharriswilliamsde
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO
8
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Federal Reserve
Industrial Distribution
The Electrical Distributor Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
PitchBook
Harvard Business Review
DISCLOSURES
PNC Economic Outlook
SampP Capital IQ
Thomson Financial ndash SDC Database
United States Census Bureau
Modern Distribution Management
New York Times Dealbook
SOURCES
Harris Williams amp Co (wwwharriswilliamscom and wwwharriswilliamsde) is a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide The firm has deep industry knowledge global transaction expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence Harris Williams amp Co provides sell-side and acquisition advisory restructuring advisory board advisory private placements and capital markets advisory services
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law having its registered office at 5th Floor 6 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AE UK registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales under company number 7078852 Directors Mr Ned Valentine Mr Paul Poggi Mr Thierry Monjauze and Mr Aadil Khan authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd Niederlassung Frankfurt (German branch) is registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) of the Local Court (Amtsgericht) of Frankfurt am Main Germany under registration number HRB 96687 having its business address at Bockenheimer Landstrasse 33-35 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Permanent Representative (Staumlndiger Vertreter) of the Branch Niederlassung Mr Jeffery H Perkins
The information and views contained in this report were prepared by Harris Williams amp Co (ldquoHarris Williamsrdquo) It is not a research report as such term is defined by applicable law and regulations and is provided for informational purposes only It is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or to participate in any particular trading strategy The information contained herein is believed by Harris Williams to be reliable but Harris Williams makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information Harris Williams andor its affiliates may be market makers or specialists in act as advisers or lenders to have positions in and effect transactions in securities of companies mentioned herein and also may provide may have provided or may seek to provide investment banking services for those companies In addition Harris Williams andor its affiliates or their respective officers directors and employees may hold long or short positions in the securities optionsthereon or other related financial products of companies discussed herein Opinions estimates and projections in this report constitute Harris Williamsrsquo judgment and are subject to change without notice The financial instruments discussed in this report may not be suitable for all investors and investors must make their own investment decisions using their own independent advisors as they believe necessary and based upon their specific financial situations and investment objectives Also past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results No part of this material may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means or redistributed without Harris Williamsrsquo prior written consent
Copyrightcopy 2016 Harris Williams amp Co all rights reserved
PAGE |
PUBLIC COMPARABLES amp TRADING VALUATIONS
2
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION PUBLIC COMPARABLES
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Key Trading StatsAs of March 15 2016($ in millions except per share amounts)
Stock Performance Revenue
LTM Margins Current 1-Month 1-Year of TEVEBITDA Growth
EBITDA Gross TEV Price Change Change LTM High LTM 2016E 3-Yr CAGR
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket
AutoZone Inc 219 525 $28493 $79252 86 191 986 125x 120x 61
OReilly Automotive Inc 219 523 27516 27001 67 256 971 158x 143x 88
Genuine Parts Company 83 298 14753 9557 88 (04) 989 117x 111x 55
LKQ Corp 119 394 10925 3081 231 247 955 129x 115x 204
Dorman Products Inc 202 384 1749 5249 262 138 977 108x 100x 121
Uni-Select Inc 66 297 873 4117 (13) 213 767 94x 91x (90)
Median 160 389 87 202 974 121x 113x 75
Mean 151 403 120 173 941 122x 113x 73
Building amp Construction Products
CRH plc 91 306 $30465 $2721 119 60 866 125x 89x 25
Wolseley plc 72 280 14902 5420 106 (120) 874 110x 101x 08
Watsco Inc 86 245 4271 12851 35 63 966 121x 113x 62
Beacon Roofing Supply Inc 68 239 3398 3899 189 359 886 172x 107x 119
Builders FirstSource Inc 49 253 2952 971 462 632 582 168x 72x 493
Boise Cascade Company 43 132 834 1739 (100) (531) 437 53x 58x 93
Median 70 249 112 62 870 123x 95x 78
Mean 68 242 135 77 768 125x 90x 133
Consumer amp Food Service
Sysco Corporation 49 177 $29807 $4604 65 189 997 125x 120x 40
United Natural Foods Inc 36 151 2436 3957 144 (473) 506 80x 86x 141
Core-Mark Holding Company Inc 14 72 1946 8077 91 270 880 154x 128x 87
SpartanNash Company 29 146 1546 2880 432 29 850 69x 66x 428
Median 33 148 117 109 865 103x 103x 114
Mean 32 137 183 04 808 107x 100x 174
Industrial MRO amp Safety
WW Grainger Inc 152 424 $15406 $22064 45 (57) 873 102x 104x 37
Fastenal Company 236 504 13918 4742 102 147 998 152x 148x 73
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc 155 452 4757 7220 79 (16) 966 106x 108x 64
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc 82 281 1920 4097 45 (56) 899 90x 95x 25
DXP Enterprises Inc 65 282 598 1720 263 (614) 351 73x 100x 44
Median 152 424 79 (56) 899 102x 104x 44
Mean 138 389 107 (120) 817 105x 111x 48
Healthcare
McKesson Corporation 23 60 $42434 $15600 33 (320) 640 99x 84x 153
Cardinal Health Inc 26 54 30047 8110 29 (99) 882 104x 94x 24
Henry Schein Inc 87 283 15000 16741 53 203 983 159x 148x 59
Patterson Companies Inc 91 262 5473 4487 56 (93) 845 111x 118x 146
Owens amp Minor Inc 28 124 2908 3983 47 184 986 107x 103x 33
Median 28 124 47 (93) 882 107x 103x 59
Mean 51 157 44 (25) 868 116x 109x 83
PAGE |
PUBLIC COMPARABLES amp TRADING VALUATIONS
3
TRAILING TWELVE MONTHS STOCK PRICE PERFORMANCE
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Stock Prices
As of March 15 2016
Consumer amp Food Service
Building and Construction
Industrial MRO amp Safety
SampP 500
Electrical amp Communications
Healthcare
Technology
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION PUBLIC COMPARABLES
Key Trading StatsAs of March 15 2016($ in millions except per share amounts)
Stock Performance Revenue
LTM Margins Current 1-Month 1-Year of TEVEBITDA Growth
EBITDA Gross TEV Price Change Change LTM High LTM 2016E 3-Yr CAGR
Technology
Arrow Electronics Inc 45 130 $7814 $6169 148 16 949 74x 71x 45
Avnet Inc 38 114 6963 4320 108 (40) 914 67x 66x 28
Ingram Micro Inc 18 63 5550 3611 299 518 985 72x 62x 44
SYNNEX Corp 35 89 4326 9903 160 295 995 92x 84x 90
Tech Data Corp 14 49 2551 7742 210 368 979 71x NA 13
ScanSource Inc 36 103 1093 3881 69 11 925 88x 83x 58
Median 35 96 154 155 964 73x 71x 44
Mean 31 92 166 195 958 77x 73x 46
Electrical amp Communications
Rexel SA 49 240 $6483 $1344 404 (295) 667 87x 90x (61)
WESCO International Inc 57 199 3584 5241 266 (244) 702 84x 90x 45
Anixter International Inc 57 217 3087 4838 222 (372) 615 88x 82x (03)
Houston Wire amp Cable Company 40 214 157 686 282 (267) 650 127x 164x (78)
Median 53 215 274 (281) 659 88x 90x -32
Mean 51 217 294 (294) 659 97x 106x -24
-500
-400
-300
-200
-100
00
100
200
PAGE |
MampA AND PUBLIC MARKET TRENDS
4
TEV EBITDA MULTIPLES FOR PUBLIC COMPARABLES
RECENT MampA AND PRIVATE EQUITY TRENDS
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Distribution Trends
LTM EBITDA as of March 15 2016
MampA Trends
With PE-back exit value growing at a near 20 CAGR since 2010 the sellerrsquos marketextended in 2015 as PE investors sought to take advantage of the frothy multiples
Total exit value last year came in at a record $554 billion across 2320 completedsales
2015 PE-BACKED EXITS
NET DEBT EBITDA EBITDA MARGINS
12x
21x
15x
11x 12x
08x
33x
0x
1x
2x
3x
4x
Ne
t D
eb
t
EB
ITD
A
The median time to exit for PE-backed sales in 2015 came in lower for corporateacquisitions IPOs and secondary buyouts
In 2015 the median was just 51 years and that compares to a reported value of61 for all exits in 2014
The median time for exits had increased for 7 years prior to the 2015 decline
TIME TAKEN TO EXIT
151
68
32
138
51
31
51
0
5
10
15
20
EB
ITD
A M
arg
in
12x11x 12x
12x
14x13x 13x 12x
10x 10x 10x11x
9x 9x10x
10x
12x11x 11x 12x
7x 7x 7x8x8x 7x 7x
10x
0x
5x
10x
15x
20x
Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16
TEV
E
BIT
DA
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket Building amp Construction Products Consumer amp Food Service Industrial MRO amp Safety
Healthcare Technology Electrical amp Communications
PAGE |
MampA TRANSACTIONS
5
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Announced MampA Transactions
Private Equity
Announced Target Description Acquirer Involvement
3152016 Meridian Imaging Solutions Inc Distributor of office equipment and suppliesKonica Minolta Business Solutions
USA Inc
3142016 UampI ENTERTAINMENT LLC Distributor of packaged software and digital game products Established Brands Inc P (Buyer)
3102016 Thompson Auto Supply Inc Distributor of auto parts Auto-Wares Inc
392016Applied Handling Equipment Company
IncorporatedDistributor of ergonomic and material handling products Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc
382016 Sertec LLC Distributor of protective relays and other specialty electrical equipment Circuit Breaker Sales NE Inc
372016 Perfect Products Company of Michigan Inc Distributor of fasteners nuts bolts and other products Lawson Products Inc
372016 Serv ice Experts LLC Distributor of HVAC equipment EnerCare Solutions Inc P (Seller)
372016 3i Supply Company Distributor of industrial and commercial insulation products Distribution International Inc P (Buyer)
332016Charles amp Colvard Direct LLC Certain Lulu
Avenue AssetsDistributor of jewels Yanbal USA Inc
332016 The Progressive Group Distributor of mobile and home electronic products Patrick Industries Inc
312016 Liberty USA Inc Distributor of snacks beverages and other food products Eby-Brown Company LLC
312016 Office Systems Inc Distributor of copiers computers and document imaging products SymQuest Group Inc
312016 Atlanta Electrical Distributors LLC Distributor of electrical equipment WESCO Distribution Inc
312016 Atlanta Powertrain amp Hydraulics Inc Distributor of hydraulics pumps and motors FORCE America Inc
312016 Midwest Equipment Supply LLC Distributor of vending equipment American Vending Sales Inc
2292016 Joe Johnson Equipment Inc Distributor of infrastructure maintenance equipment Sirit Inc
2282016 Haddon House Food Products Inc Distributor of grocery food products United Natural Foods Inc
2262016 Borax Paper Products Inc Distributor of food packaging paper and janitorial products Imperial Bag amp Paper Co LLC P (Buyer)
2232016 Vision Dynamics LLC Distributor of low v ision and blindness aidsNew England Low Vision and
Blindness
2222016 Epperson amp Company Distributor of material handling products Motion Industries Inc
2222016 TNT Parts Inc Distributor of heavy duty aftermarket solutions Tidewater Fleet Supply LLC P (Buyer)
2172016 Europa Sports Products Inc Distributor of sports supplements and drinks Lone Star Distribution Inc P (Buyer)
2172016 Ingram Micro Inc Distributor of IT products Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co Ltd
2172016 Missouri Power Transmission Inc Distributor of power transmission equipment and supplies Motion Industries Inc
2162016 Magnuson-Hagopian Enterprises Inc Distributor of automotive and industrial finishing solutions Finishmaster Inc
2122016 Mauk LLC Distributor of advertising branding and promotional products Augusta Marketing Products Inc
PAGE |
ECONOMIC UPDATE
6
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
A Snapshot of Key Economic Indicators
As of March 15 2016
PMI INDEX1 ISM NEW ORDERS INDEX2
INDUSTRY PRODUCTION INDEX3 US MANUFACTURING CAPACITY UTILIZATION
MANUFACTURING INVENTORIES amp BACKLOG45 DURABLE GOODS NEW ORDERS6
1 A PMI Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
3 A Production Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
4 A Manufacturing Inventory Index figure greater than 50 indicatesexpansion5 A Backlog Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
2 An ISM Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
6 Durable Goods New Orders for January 2016 February releaseon April 25
50
60
70
80
90
100
32
38
44
50
56
62
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
Feb-11 Feb-12 Feb-13 Feb-14 Feb-15 Feb-16
Inventories Backlog of Orders
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
($ in
bill
ion
s)
Energy Poweramp Infrastructure
IndustrialsHealthcare amp Life Sciences
Transportation amp Logistics
Aerospace Defense amp Government
Services
Business Services
Building Products amp Materials
Technology Media amp Telecom
Specialty Distribution
Consumer
PAGE |
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO OFFICE LOCATIONS
UNITED STATES EUROPE
BostonTwo International Place24th FloorBoston Massachusetts 02110Phone +1 (617) 482-7501
Cleveland1900 East 9th Street20th FloorCleveland Ohio 44114Phone +1 (216) 689-2400
Minneapolis222 South 9th StreetSuite 3350Minneapolis Minnesota 55402Phone +1 (612) 359-2700
Richmond (Headquarters)1001 Haxall Point9th FloorRichmond Virginia 23219Phone +1 (804) 648-0072
San Francisco575 Market Street31st FloorSan Francisco California 94105Phone +1 (415) 288-4260
FrankfurtBockenheimer Landstrasse 33-3560325 FrankfurtGermanyPhone +49 069 3650638 00
London63 Brook StreetLondon W1K 4HS EnglandPhone +44 (0) 20 7518 8900
NETWORK OFFICES
Beijing
Hong Kong
Mumbai
New Delhi
Shanghai
Specialty Distribution
Harris Williams amp Co has a broad range of industry expertise which creates powerful opportunities Our clients benefit from our deep-sector experience integrated industry intelligence and collaboration across the firm and our commitment to learning what makes them unique For more information visit our website
7
OUR FIRM
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
PAGE |
wwwharriswilliamsde
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO
8
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Federal Reserve
Industrial Distribution
The Electrical Distributor Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
PitchBook
Harvard Business Review
DISCLOSURES
PNC Economic Outlook
SampP Capital IQ
Thomson Financial ndash SDC Database
United States Census Bureau
Modern Distribution Management
New York Times Dealbook
SOURCES
Harris Williams amp Co (wwwharriswilliamscom and wwwharriswilliamsde) is a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide The firm has deep industry knowledge global transaction expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence Harris Williams amp Co provides sell-side and acquisition advisory restructuring advisory board advisory private placements and capital markets advisory services
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law having its registered office at 5th Floor 6 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AE UK registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales under company number 7078852 Directors Mr Ned Valentine Mr Paul Poggi Mr Thierry Monjauze and Mr Aadil Khan authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd Niederlassung Frankfurt (German branch) is registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) of the Local Court (Amtsgericht) of Frankfurt am Main Germany under registration number HRB 96687 having its business address at Bockenheimer Landstrasse 33-35 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Permanent Representative (Staumlndiger Vertreter) of the Branch Niederlassung Mr Jeffery H Perkins
The information and views contained in this report were prepared by Harris Williams amp Co (ldquoHarris Williamsrdquo) It is not a research report as such term is defined by applicable law and regulations and is provided for informational purposes only It is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or to participate in any particular trading strategy The information contained herein is believed by Harris Williams to be reliable but Harris Williams makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information Harris Williams andor its affiliates may be market makers or specialists in act as advisers or lenders to have positions in and effect transactions in securities of companies mentioned herein and also may provide may have provided or may seek to provide investment banking services for those companies In addition Harris Williams andor its affiliates or their respective officers directors and employees may hold long or short positions in the securities optionsthereon or other related financial products of companies discussed herein Opinions estimates and projections in this report constitute Harris Williamsrsquo judgment and are subject to change without notice The financial instruments discussed in this report may not be suitable for all investors and investors must make their own investment decisions using their own independent advisors as they believe necessary and based upon their specific financial situations and investment objectives Also past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results No part of this material may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means or redistributed without Harris Williamsrsquo prior written consent
Copyrightcopy 2016 Harris Williams amp Co all rights reserved
PAGE |
PUBLIC COMPARABLES amp TRADING VALUATIONS
3
TRAILING TWELVE MONTHS STOCK PRICE PERFORMANCE
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Stock Prices
As of March 15 2016
Consumer amp Food Service
Building and Construction
Industrial MRO amp Safety
SampP 500
Electrical amp Communications
Healthcare
Technology
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION PUBLIC COMPARABLES
Key Trading StatsAs of March 15 2016($ in millions except per share amounts)
Stock Performance Revenue
LTM Margins Current 1-Month 1-Year of TEVEBITDA Growth
EBITDA Gross TEV Price Change Change LTM High LTM 2016E 3-Yr CAGR
Technology
Arrow Electronics Inc 45 130 $7814 $6169 148 16 949 74x 71x 45
Avnet Inc 38 114 6963 4320 108 (40) 914 67x 66x 28
Ingram Micro Inc 18 63 5550 3611 299 518 985 72x 62x 44
SYNNEX Corp 35 89 4326 9903 160 295 995 92x 84x 90
Tech Data Corp 14 49 2551 7742 210 368 979 71x NA 13
ScanSource Inc 36 103 1093 3881 69 11 925 88x 83x 58
Median 35 96 154 155 964 73x 71x 44
Mean 31 92 166 195 958 77x 73x 46
Electrical amp Communications
Rexel SA 49 240 $6483 $1344 404 (295) 667 87x 90x (61)
WESCO International Inc 57 199 3584 5241 266 (244) 702 84x 90x 45
Anixter International Inc 57 217 3087 4838 222 (372) 615 88x 82x (03)
Houston Wire amp Cable Company 40 214 157 686 282 (267) 650 127x 164x (78)
Median 53 215 274 (281) 659 88x 90x -32
Mean 51 217 294 (294) 659 97x 106x -24
-500
-400
-300
-200
-100
00
100
200
PAGE |
MampA AND PUBLIC MARKET TRENDS
4
TEV EBITDA MULTIPLES FOR PUBLIC COMPARABLES
RECENT MampA AND PRIVATE EQUITY TRENDS
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Distribution Trends
LTM EBITDA as of March 15 2016
MampA Trends
With PE-back exit value growing at a near 20 CAGR since 2010 the sellerrsquos marketextended in 2015 as PE investors sought to take advantage of the frothy multiples
Total exit value last year came in at a record $554 billion across 2320 completedsales
2015 PE-BACKED EXITS
NET DEBT EBITDA EBITDA MARGINS
12x
21x
15x
11x 12x
08x
33x
0x
1x
2x
3x
4x
Ne
t D
eb
t
EB
ITD
A
The median time to exit for PE-backed sales in 2015 came in lower for corporateacquisitions IPOs and secondary buyouts
In 2015 the median was just 51 years and that compares to a reported value of61 for all exits in 2014
The median time for exits had increased for 7 years prior to the 2015 decline
TIME TAKEN TO EXIT
151
68
32
138
51
31
51
0
5
10
15
20
EB
ITD
A M
arg
in
12x11x 12x
12x
14x13x 13x 12x
10x 10x 10x11x
9x 9x10x
10x
12x11x 11x 12x
7x 7x 7x8x8x 7x 7x
10x
0x
5x
10x
15x
20x
Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16
TEV
E
BIT
DA
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket Building amp Construction Products Consumer amp Food Service Industrial MRO amp Safety
Healthcare Technology Electrical amp Communications
PAGE |
MampA TRANSACTIONS
5
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Announced MampA Transactions
Private Equity
Announced Target Description Acquirer Involvement
3152016 Meridian Imaging Solutions Inc Distributor of office equipment and suppliesKonica Minolta Business Solutions
USA Inc
3142016 UampI ENTERTAINMENT LLC Distributor of packaged software and digital game products Established Brands Inc P (Buyer)
3102016 Thompson Auto Supply Inc Distributor of auto parts Auto-Wares Inc
392016Applied Handling Equipment Company
IncorporatedDistributor of ergonomic and material handling products Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc
382016 Sertec LLC Distributor of protective relays and other specialty electrical equipment Circuit Breaker Sales NE Inc
372016 Perfect Products Company of Michigan Inc Distributor of fasteners nuts bolts and other products Lawson Products Inc
372016 Serv ice Experts LLC Distributor of HVAC equipment EnerCare Solutions Inc P (Seller)
372016 3i Supply Company Distributor of industrial and commercial insulation products Distribution International Inc P (Buyer)
332016Charles amp Colvard Direct LLC Certain Lulu
Avenue AssetsDistributor of jewels Yanbal USA Inc
332016 The Progressive Group Distributor of mobile and home electronic products Patrick Industries Inc
312016 Liberty USA Inc Distributor of snacks beverages and other food products Eby-Brown Company LLC
312016 Office Systems Inc Distributor of copiers computers and document imaging products SymQuest Group Inc
312016 Atlanta Electrical Distributors LLC Distributor of electrical equipment WESCO Distribution Inc
312016 Atlanta Powertrain amp Hydraulics Inc Distributor of hydraulics pumps and motors FORCE America Inc
312016 Midwest Equipment Supply LLC Distributor of vending equipment American Vending Sales Inc
2292016 Joe Johnson Equipment Inc Distributor of infrastructure maintenance equipment Sirit Inc
2282016 Haddon House Food Products Inc Distributor of grocery food products United Natural Foods Inc
2262016 Borax Paper Products Inc Distributor of food packaging paper and janitorial products Imperial Bag amp Paper Co LLC P (Buyer)
2232016 Vision Dynamics LLC Distributor of low v ision and blindness aidsNew England Low Vision and
Blindness
2222016 Epperson amp Company Distributor of material handling products Motion Industries Inc
2222016 TNT Parts Inc Distributor of heavy duty aftermarket solutions Tidewater Fleet Supply LLC P (Buyer)
2172016 Europa Sports Products Inc Distributor of sports supplements and drinks Lone Star Distribution Inc P (Buyer)
2172016 Ingram Micro Inc Distributor of IT products Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co Ltd
2172016 Missouri Power Transmission Inc Distributor of power transmission equipment and supplies Motion Industries Inc
2162016 Magnuson-Hagopian Enterprises Inc Distributor of automotive and industrial finishing solutions Finishmaster Inc
2122016 Mauk LLC Distributor of advertising branding and promotional products Augusta Marketing Products Inc
PAGE |
ECONOMIC UPDATE
6
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
A Snapshot of Key Economic Indicators
As of March 15 2016
PMI INDEX1 ISM NEW ORDERS INDEX2
INDUSTRY PRODUCTION INDEX3 US MANUFACTURING CAPACITY UTILIZATION
MANUFACTURING INVENTORIES amp BACKLOG45 DURABLE GOODS NEW ORDERS6
1 A PMI Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
3 A Production Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
4 A Manufacturing Inventory Index figure greater than 50 indicatesexpansion5 A Backlog Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
2 An ISM Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
6 Durable Goods New Orders for January 2016 February releaseon April 25
50
60
70
80
90
100
32
38
44
50
56
62
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
Feb-11 Feb-12 Feb-13 Feb-14 Feb-15 Feb-16
Inventories Backlog of Orders
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
($ in
bill
ion
s)
Energy Poweramp Infrastructure
IndustrialsHealthcare amp Life Sciences
Transportation amp Logistics
Aerospace Defense amp Government
Services
Business Services
Building Products amp Materials
Technology Media amp Telecom
Specialty Distribution
Consumer
PAGE |
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO OFFICE LOCATIONS
UNITED STATES EUROPE
BostonTwo International Place24th FloorBoston Massachusetts 02110Phone +1 (617) 482-7501
Cleveland1900 East 9th Street20th FloorCleveland Ohio 44114Phone +1 (216) 689-2400
Minneapolis222 South 9th StreetSuite 3350Minneapolis Minnesota 55402Phone +1 (612) 359-2700
Richmond (Headquarters)1001 Haxall Point9th FloorRichmond Virginia 23219Phone +1 (804) 648-0072
San Francisco575 Market Street31st FloorSan Francisco California 94105Phone +1 (415) 288-4260
FrankfurtBockenheimer Landstrasse 33-3560325 FrankfurtGermanyPhone +49 069 3650638 00
London63 Brook StreetLondon W1K 4HS EnglandPhone +44 (0) 20 7518 8900
NETWORK OFFICES
Beijing
Hong Kong
Mumbai
New Delhi
Shanghai
Specialty Distribution
Harris Williams amp Co has a broad range of industry expertise which creates powerful opportunities Our clients benefit from our deep-sector experience integrated industry intelligence and collaboration across the firm and our commitment to learning what makes them unique For more information visit our website
7
OUR FIRM
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
PAGE |
wwwharriswilliamsde
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO
8
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Federal Reserve
Industrial Distribution
The Electrical Distributor Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
PitchBook
Harvard Business Review
DISCLOSURES
PNC Economic Outlook
SampP Capital IQ
Thomson Financial ndash SDC Database
United States Census Bureau
Modern Distribution Management
New York Times Dealbook
SOURCES
Harris Williams amp Co (wwwharriswilliamscom and wwwharriswilliamsde) is a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide The firm has deep industry knowledge global transaction expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence Harris Williams amp Co provides sell-side and acquisition advisory restructuring advisory board advisory private placements and capital markets advisory services
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law having its registered office at 5th Floor 6 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AE UK registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales under company number 7078852 Directors Mr Ned Valentine Mr Paul Poggi Mr Thierry Monjauze and Mr Aadil Khan authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd Niederlassung Frankfurt (German branch) is registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) of the Local Court (Amtsgericht) of Frankfurt am Main Germany under registration number HRB 96687 having its business address at Bockenheimer Landstrasse 33-35 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Permanent Representative (Staumlndiger Vertreter) of the Branch Niederlassung Mr Jeffery H Perkins
The information and views contained in this report were prepared by Harris Williams amp Co (ldquoHarris Williamsrdquo) It is not a research report as such term is defined by applicable law and regulations and is provided for informational purposes only It is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or to participate in any particular trading strategy The information contained herein is believed by Harris Williams to be reliable but Harris Williams makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information Harris Williams andor its affiliates may be market makers or specialists in act as advisers or lenders to have positions in and effect transactions in securities of companies mentioned herein and also may provide may have provided or may seek to provide investment banking services for those companies In addition Harris Williams andor its affiliates or their respective officers directors and employees may hold long or short positions in the securities optionsthereon or other related financial products of companies discussed herein Opinions estimates and projections in this report constitute Harris Williamsrsquo judgment and are subject to change without notice The financial instruments discussed in this report may not be suitable for all investors and investors must make their own investment decisions using their own independent advisors as they believe necessary and based upon their specific financial situations and investment objectives Also past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results No part of this material may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means or redistributed without Harris Williamsrsquo prior written consent
Copyrightcopy 2016 Harris Williams amp Co all rights reserved
PAGE |
MampA AND PUBLIC MARKET TRENDS
4
TEV EBITDA MULTIPLES FOR PUBLIC COMPARABLES
RECENT MampA AND PRIVATE EQUITY TRENDS
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Distribution Trends
LTM EBITDA as of March 15 2016
MampA Trends
With PE-back exit value growing at a near 20 CAGR since 2010 the sellerrsquos marketextended in 2015 as PE investors sought to take advantage of the frothy multiples
Total exit value last year came in at a record $554 billion across 2320 completedsales
2015 PE-BACKED EXITS
NET DEBT EBITDA EBITDA MARGINS
12x
21x
15x
11x 12x
08x
33x
0x
1x
2x
3x
4x
Ne
t D
eb
t
EB
ITD
A
The median time to exit for PE-backed sales in 2015 came in lower for corporateacquisitions IPOs and secondary buyouts
In 2015 the median was just 51 years and that compares to a reported value of61 for all exits in 2014
The median time for exits had increased for 7 years prior to the 2015 decline
TIME TAKEN TO EXIT
151
68
32
138
51
31
51
0
5
10
15
20
EB
ITD
A M
arg
in
12x11x 12x
12x
14x13x 13x 12x
10x 10x 10x11x
9x 9x10x
10x
12x11x 11x 12x
7x 7x 7x8x8x 7x 7x
10x
0x
5x
10x
15x
20x
Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16
TEV
E
BIT
DA
Automotive amp Heavy Duty Aftermarket Building amp Construction Products Consumer amp Food Service Industrial MRO amp Safety
Healthcare Technology Electrical amp Communications
PAGE |
MampA TRANSACTIONS
5
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Announced MampA Transactions
Private Equity
Announced Target Description Acquirer Involvement
3152016 Meridian Imaging Solutions Inc Distributor of office equipment and suppliesKonica Minolta Business Solutions
USA Inc
3142016 UampI ENTERTAINMENT LLC Distributor of packaged software and digital game products Established Brands Inc P (Buyer)
3102016 Thompson Auto Supply Inc Distributor of auto parts Auto-Wares Inc
392016Applied Handling Equipment Company
IncorporatedDistributor of ergonomic and material handling products Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc
382016 Sertec LLC Distributor of protective relays and other specialty electrical equipment Circuit Breaker Sales NE Inc
372016 Perfect Products Company of Michigan Inc Distributor of fasteners nuts bolts and other products Lawson Products Inc
372016 Serv ice Experts LLC Distributor of HVAC equipment EnerCare Solutions Inc P (Seller)
372016 3i Supply Company Distributor of industrial and commercial insulation products Distribution International Inc P (Buyer)
332016Charles amp Colvard Direct LLC Certain Lulu
Avenue AssetsDistributor of jewels Yanbal USA Inc
332016 The Progressive Group Distributor of mobile and home electronic products Patrick Industries Inc
312016 Liberty USA Inc Distributor of snacks beverages and other food products Eby-Brown Company LLC
312016 Office Systems Inc Distributor of copiers computers and document imaging products SymQuest Group Inc
312016 Atlanta Electrical Distributors LLC Distributor of electrical equipment WESCO Distribution Inc
312016 Atlanta Powertrain amp Hydraulics Inc Distributor of hydraulics pumps and motors FORCE America Inc
312016 Midwest Equipment Supply LLC Distributor of vending equipment American Vending Sales Inc
2292016 Joe Johnson Equipment Inc Distributor of infrastructure maintenance equipment Sirit Inc
2282016 Haddon House Food Products Inc Distributor of grocery food products United Natural Foods Inc
2262016 Borax Paper Products Inc Distributor of food packaging paper and janitorial products Imperial Bag amp Paper Co LLC P (Buyer)
2232016 Vision Dynamics LLC Distributor of low v ision and blindness aidsNew England Low Vision and
Blindness
2222016 Epperson amp Company Distributor of material handling products Motion Industries Inc
2222016 TNT Parts Inc Distributor of heavy duty aftermarket solutions Tidewater Fleet Supply LLC P (Buyer)
2172016 Europa Sports Products Inc Distributor of sports supplements and drinks Lone Star Distribution Inc P (Buyer)
2172016 Ingram Micro Inc Distributor of IT products Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co Ltd
2172016 Missouri Power Transmission Inc Distributor of power transmission equipment and supplies Motion Industries Inc
2162016 Magnuson-Hagopian Enterprises Inc Distributor of automotive and industrial finishing solutions Finishmaster Inc
2122016 Mauk LLC Distributor of advertising branding and promotional products Augusta Marketing Products Inc
PAGE |
ECONOMIC UPDATE
6
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
A Snapshot of Key Economic Indicators
As of March 15 2016
PMI INDEX1 ISM NEW ORDERS INDEX2
INDUSTRY PRODUCTION INDEX3 US MANUFACTURING CAPACITY UTILIZATION
MANUFACTURING INVENTORIES amp BACKLOG45 DURABLE GOODS NEW ORDERS6
1 A PMI Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
3 A Production Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
4 A Manufacturing Inventory Index figure greater than 50 indicatesexpansion5 A Backlog Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
2 An ISM Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
6 Durable Goods New Orders for January 2016 February releaseon April 25
50
60
70
80
90
100
32
38
44
50
56
62
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
Feb-11 Feb-12 Feb-13 Feb-14 Feb-15 Feb-16
Inventories Backlog of Orders
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
($ in
bill
ion
s)
Energy Poweramp Infrastructure
IndustrialsHealthcare amp Life Sciences
Transportation amp Logistics
Aerospace Defense amp Government
Services
Business Services
Building Products amp Materials
Technology Media amp Telecom
Specialty Distribution
Consumer
PAGE |
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO OFFICE LOCATIONS
UNITED STATES EUROPE
BostonTwo International Place24th FloorBoston Massachusetts 02110Phone +1 (617) 482-7501
Cleveland1900 East 9th Street20th FloorCleveland Ohio 44114Phone +1 (216) 689-2400
Minneapolis222 South 9th StreetSuite 3350Minneapolis Minnesota 55402Phone +1 (612) 359-2700
Richmond (Headquarters)1001 Haxall Point9th FloorRichmond Virginia 23219Phone +1 (804) 648-0072
San Francisco575 Market Street31st FloorSan Francisco California 94105Phone +1 (415) 288-4260
FrankfurtBockenheimer Landstrasse 33-3560325 FrankfurtGermanyPhone +49 069 3650638 00
London63 Brook StreetLondon W1K 4HS EnglandPhone +44 (0) 20 7518 8900
NETWORK OFFICES
Beijing
Hong Kong
Mumbai
New Delhi
Shanghai
Specialty Distribution
Harris Williams amp Co has a broad range of industry expertise which creates powerful opportunities Our clients benefit from our deep-sector experience integrated industry intelligence and collaboration across the firm and our commitment to learning what makes them unique For more information visit our website
7
OUR FIRM
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
PAGE |
wwwharriswilliamsde
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO
8
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Federal Reserve
Industrial Distribution
The Electrical Distributor Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
PitchBook
Harvard Business Review
DISCLOSURES
PNC Economic Outlook
SampP Capital IQ
Thomson Financial ndash SDC Database
United States Census Bureau
Modern Distribution Management
New York Times Dealbook
SOURCES
Harris Williams amp Co (wwwharriswilliamscom and wwwharriswilliamsde) is a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide The firm has deep industry knowledge global transaction expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence Harris Williams amp Co provides sell-side and acquisition advisory restructuring advisory board advisory private placements and capital markets advisory services
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law having its registered office at 5th Floor 6 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AE UK registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales under company number 7078852 Directors Mr Ned Valentine Mr Paul Poggi Mr Thierry Monjauze and Mr Aadil Khan authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd Niederlassung Frankfurt (German branch) is registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) of the Local Court (Amtsgericht) of Frankfurt am Main Germany under registration number HRB 96687 having its business address at Bockenheimer Landstrasse 33-35 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Permanent Representative (Staumlndiger Vertreter) of the Branch Niederlassung Mr Jeffery H Perkins
The information and views contained in this report were prepared by Harris Williams amp Co (ldquoHarris Williamsrdquo) It is not a research report as such term is defined by applicable law and regulations and is provided for informational purposes only It is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or to participate in any particular trading strategy The information contained herein is believed by Harris Williams to be reliable but Harris Williams makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information Harris Williams andor its affiliates may be market makers or specialists in act as advisers or lenders to have positions in and effect transactions in securities of companies mentioned herein and also may provide may have provided or may seek to provide investment banking services for those companies In addition Harris Williams andor its affiliates or their respective officers directors and employees may hold long or short positions in the securities optionsthereon or other related financial products of companies discussed herein Opinions estimates and projections in this report constitute Harris Williamsrsquo judgment and are subject to change without notice The financial instruments discussed in this report may not be suitable for all investors and investors must make their own investment decisions using their own independent advisors as they believe necessary and based upon their specific financial situations and investment objectives Also past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results No part of this material may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means or redistributed without Harris Williamsrsquo prior written consent
Copyrightcopy 2016 Harris Williams amp Co all rights reserved
PAGE |
MampA TRANSACTIONS
5
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Announced MampA Transactions
Private Equity
Announced Target Description Acquirer Involvement
3152016 Meridian Imaging Solutions Inc Distributor of office equipment and suppliesKonica Minolta Business Solutions
USA Inc
3142016 UampI ENTERTAINMENT LLC Distributor of packaged software and digital game products Established Brands Inc P (Buyer)
3102016 Thompson Auto Supply Inc Distributor of auto parts Auto-Wares Inc
392016Applied Handling Equipment Company
IncorporatedDistributor of ergonomic and material handling products Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc
382016 Sertec LLC Distributor of protective relays and other specialty electrical equipment Circuit Breaker Sales NE Inc
372016 Perfect Products Company of Michigan Inc Distributor of fasteners nuts bolts and other products Lawson Products Inc
372016 Serv ice Experts LLC Distributor of HVAC equipment EnerCare Solutions Inc P (Seller)
372016 3i Supply Company Distributor of industrial and commercial insulation products Distribution International Inc P (Buyer)
332016Charles amp Colvard Direct LLC Certain Lulu
Avenue AssetsDistributor of jewels Yanbal USA Inc
332016 The Progressive Group Distributor of mobile and home electronic products Patrick Industries Inc
312016 Liberty USA Inc Distributor of snacks beverages and other food products Eby-Brown Company LLC
312016 Office Systems Inc Distributor of copiers computers and document imaging products SymQuest Group Inc
312016 Atlanta Electrical Distributors LLC Distributor of electrical equipment WESCO Distribution Inc
312016 Atlanta Powertrain amp Hydraulics Inc Distributor of hydraulics pumps and motors FORCE America Inc
312016 Midwest Equipment Supply LLC Distributor of vending equipment American Vending Sales Inc
2292016 Joe Johnson Equipment Inc Distributor of infrastructure maintenance equipment Sirit Inc
2282016 Haddon House Food Products Inc Distributor of grocery food products United Natural Foods Inc
2262016 Borax Paper Products Inc Distributor of food packaging paper and janitorial products Imperial Bag amp Paper Co LLC P (Buyer)
2232016 Vision Dynamics LLC Distributor of low v ision and blindness aidsNew England Low Vision and
Blindness
2222016 Epperson amp Company Distributor of material handling products Motion Industries Inc
2222016 TNT Parts Inc Distributor of heavy duty aftermarket solutions Tidewater Fleet Supply LLC P (Buyer)
2172016 Europa Sports Products Inc Distributor of sports supplements and drinks Lone Star Distribution Inc P (Buyer)
2172016 Ingram Micro Inc Distributor of IT products Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co Ltd
2172016 Missouri Power Transmission Inc Distributor of power transmission equipment and supplies Motion Industries Inc
2162016 Magnuson-Hagopian Enterprises Inc Distributor of automotive and industrial finishing solutions Finishmaster Inc
2122016 Mauk LLC Distributor of advertising branding and promotional products Augusta Marketing Products Inc
PAGE |
ECONOMIC UPDATE
6
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
A Snapshot of Key Economic Indicators
As of March 15 2016
PMI INDEX1 ISM NEW ORDERS INDEX2
INDUSTRY PRODUCTION INDEX3 US MANUFACTURING CAPACITY UTILIZATION
MANUFACTURING INVENTORIES amp BACKLOG45 DURABLE GOODS NEW ORDERS6
1 A PMI Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
3 A Production Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
4 A Manufacturing Inventory Index figure greater than 50 indicatesexpansion5 A Backlog Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
2 An ISM Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
6 Durable Goods New Orders for January 2016 February releaseon April 25
50
60
70
80
90
100
32
38
44
50
56
62
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
Feb-11 Feb-12 Feb-13 Feb-14 Feb-15 Feb-16
Inventories Backlog of Orders
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
($ in
bill
ion
s)
Energy Poweramp Infrastructure
IndustrialsHealthcare amp Life Sciences
Transportation amp Logistics
Aerospace Defense amp Government
Services
Business Services
Building Products amp Materials
Technology Media amp Telecom
Specialty Distribution
Consumer
PAGE |
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO OFFICE LOCATIONS
UNITED STATES EUROPE
BostonTwo International Place24th FloorBoston Massachusetts 02110Phone +1 (617) 482-7501
Cleveland1900 East 9th Street20th FloorCleveland Ohio 44114Phone +1 (216) 689-2400
Minneapolis222 South 9th StreetSuite 3350Minneapolis Minnesota 55402Phone +1 (612) 359-2700
Richmond (Headquarters)1001 Haxall Point9th FloorRichmond Virginia 23219Phone +1 (804) 648-0072
San Francisco575 Market Street31st FloorSan Francisco California 94105Phone +1 (415) 288-4260
FrankfurtBockenheimer Landstrasse 33-3560325 FrankfurtGermanyPhone +49 069 3650638 00
London63 Brook StreetLondon W1K 4HS EnglandPhone +44 (0) 20 7518 8900
NETWORK OFFICES
Beijing
Hong Kong
Mumbai
New Delhi
Shanghai
Specialty Distribution
Harris Williams amp Co has a broad range of industry expertise which creates powerful opportunities Our clients benefit from our deep-sector experience integrated industry intelligence and collaboration across the firm and our commitment to learning what makes them unique For more information visit our website
7
OUR FIRM
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
PAGE |
wwwharriswilliamsde
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO
8
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Federal Reserve
Industrial Distribution
The Electrical Distributor Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
PitchBook
Harvard Business Review
DISCLOSURES
PNC Economic Outlook
SampP Capital IQ
Thomson Financial ndash SDC Database
United States Census Bureau
Modern Distribution Management
New York Times Dealbook
SOURCES
Harris Williams amp Co (wwwharriswilliamscom and wwwharriswilliamsde) is a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide The firm has deep industry knowledge global transaction expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence Harris Williams amp Co provides sell-side and acquisition advisory restructuring advisory board advisory private placements and capital markets advisory services
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law having its registered office at 5th Floor 6 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AE UK registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales under company number 7078852 Directors Mr Ned Valentine Mr Paul Poggi Mr Thierry Monjauze and Mr Aadil Khan authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd Niederlassung Frankfurt (German branch) is registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) of the Local Court (Amtsgericht) of Frankfurt am Main Germany under registration number HRB 96687 having its business address at Bockenheimer Landstrasse 33-35 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Permanent Representative (Staumlndiger Vertreter) of the Branch Niederlassung Mr Jeffery H Perkins
The information and views contained in this report were prepared by Harris Williams amp Co (ldquoHarris Williamsrdquo) It is not a research report as such term is defined by applicable law and regulations and is provided for informational purposes only It is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or to participate in any particular trading strategy The information contained herein is believed by Harris Williams to be reliable but Harris Williams makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information Harris Williams andor its affiliates may be market makers or specialists in act as advisers or lenders to have positions in and effect transactions in securities of companies mentioned herein and also may provide may have provided or may seek to provide investment banking services for those companies In addition Harris Williams andor its affiliates or their respective officers directors and employees may hold long or short positions in the securities optionsthereon or other related financial products of companies discussed herein Opinions estimates and projections in this report constitute Harris Williamsrsquo judgment and are subject to change without notice The financial instruments discussed in this report may not be suitable for all investors and investors must make their own investment decisions using their own independent advisors as they believe necessary and based upon their specific financial situations and investment objectives Also past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results No part of this material may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means or redistributed without Harris Williamsrsquo prior written consent
Copyrightcopy 2016 Harris Williams amp Co all rights reserved
PAGE |
ECONOMIC UPDATE
6
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
A Snapshot of Key Economic Indicators
As of March 15 2016
PMI INDEX1 ISM NEW ORDERS INDEX2
INDUSTRY PRODUCTION INDEX3 US MANUFACTURING CAPACITY UTILIZATION
MANUFACTURING INVENTORIES amp BACKLOG45 DURABLE GOODS NEW ORDERS6
1 A PMI Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
3 A Production Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
4 A Manufacturing Inventory Index figure greater than 50 indicatesexpansion5 A Backlog Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
2 An ISM Index figure greater than 50 indicates expansion
6 Durable Goods New Orders for January 2016 February releaseon April 25
50
60
70
80
90
100
32
38
44
50
56
62
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
Feb-11 Feb-12 Feb-13 Feb-14 Feb-15 Feb-16
Inventories Backlog of Orders
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
($ in
bill
ion
s)
Energy Poweramp Infrastructure
IndustrialsHealthcare amp Life Sciences
Transportation amp Logistics
Aerospace Defense amp Government
Services
Business Services
Building Products amp Materials
Technology Media amp Telecom
Specialty Distribution
Consumer
PAGE |
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO OFFICE LOCATIONS
UNITED STATES EUROPE
BostonTwo International Place24th FloorBoston Massachusetts 02110Phone +1 (617) 482-7501
Cleveland1900 East 9th Street20th FloorCleveland Ohio 44114Phone +1 (216) 689-2400
Minneapolis222 South 9th StreetSuite 3350Minneapolis Minnesota 55402Phone +1 (612) 359-2700
Richmond (Headquarters)1001 Haxall Point9th FloorRichmond Virginia 23219Phone +1 (804) 648-0072
San Francisco575 Market Street31st FloorSan Francisco California 94105Phone +1 (415) 288-4260
FrankfurtBockenheimer Landstrasse 33-3560325 FrankfurtGermanyPhone +49 069 3650638 00
London63 Brook StreetLondon W1K 4HS EnglandPhone +44 (0) 20 7518 8900
NETWORK OFFICES
Beijing
Hong Kong
Mumbai
New Delhi
Shanghai
Specialty Distribution
Harris Williams amp Co has a broad range of industry expertise which creates powerful opportunities Our clients benefit from our deep-sector experience integrated industry intelligence and collaboration across the firm and our commitment to learning what makes them unique For more information visit our website
7
OUR FIRM
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
PAGE |
wwwharriswilliamsde
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO
8
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Federal Reserve
Industrial Distribution
The Electrical Distributor Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
PitchBook
Harvard Business Review
DISCLOSURES
PNC Economic Outlook
SampP Capital IQ
Thomson Financial ndash SDC Database
United States Census Bureau
Modern Distribution Management
New York Times Dealbook
SOURCES
Harris Williams amp Co (wwwharriswilliamscom and wwwharriswilliamsde) is a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide The firm has deep industry knowledge global transaction expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence Harris Williams amp Co provides sell-side and acquisition advisory restructuring advisory board advisory private placements and capital markets advisory services
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law having its registered office at 5th Floor 6 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AE UK registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales under company number 7078852 Directors Mr Ned Valentine Mr Paul Poggi Mr Thierry Monjauze and Mr Aadil Khan authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd Niederlassung Frankfurt (German branch) is registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) of the Local Court (Amtsgericht) of Frankfurt am Main Germany under registration number HRB 96687 having its business address at Bockenheimer Landstrasse 33-35 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Permanent Representative (Staumlndiger Vertreter) of the Branch Niederlassung Mr Jeffery H Perkins
The information and views contained in this report were prepared by Harris Williams amp Co (ldquoHarris Williamsrdquo) It is not a research report as such term is defined by applicable law and regulations and is provided for informational purposes only It is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or to participate in any particular trading strategy The information contained herein is believed by Harris Williams to be reliable but Harris Williams makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information Harris Williams andor its affiliates may be market makers or specialists in act as advisers or lenders to have positions in and effect transactions in securities of companies mentioned herein and also may provide may have provided or may seek to provide investment banking services for those companies In addition Harris Williams andor its affiliates or their respective officers directors and employees may hold long or short positions in the securities optionsthereon or other related financial products of companies discussed herein Opinions estimates and projections in this report constitute Harris Williamsrsquo judgment and are subject to change without notice The financial instruments discussed in this report may not be suitable for all investors and investors must make their own investment decisions using their own independent advisors as they believe necessary and based upon their specific financial situations and investment objectives Also past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results No part of this material may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means or redistributed without Harris Williamsrsquo prior written consent
Copyrightcopy 2016 Harris Williams amp Co all rights reserved
Energy Poweramp Infrastructure
IndustrialsHealthcare amp Life Sciences
Transportation amp Logistics
Aerospace Defense amp Government
Services
Business Services
Building Products amp Materials
Technology Media amp Telecom
Specialty Distribution
Consumer
PAGE |
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO OFFICE LOCATIONS
UNITED STATES EUROPE
BostonTwo International Place24th FloorBoston Massachusetts 02110Phone +1 (617) 482-7501
Cleveland1900 East 9th Street20th FloorCleveland Ohio 44114Phone +1 (216) 689-2400
Minneapolis222 South 9th StreetSuite 3350Minneapolis Minnesota 55402Phone +1 (612) 359-2700
Richmond (Headquarters)1001 Haxall Point9th FloorRichmond Virginia 23219Phone +1 (804) 648-0072
San Francisco575 Market Street31st FloorSan Francisco California 94105Phone +1 (415) 288-4260
FrankfurtBockenheimer Landstrasse 33-3560325 FrankfurtGermanyPhone +49 069 3650638 00
London63 Brook StreetLondon W1K 4HS EnglandPhone +44 (0) 20 7518 8900
NETWORK OFFICES
Beijing
Hong Kong
Mumbai
New Delhi
Shanghai
Specialty Distribution
Harris Williams amp Co has a broad range of industry expertise which creates powerful opportunities Our clients benefit from our deep-sector experience integrated industry intelligence and collaboration across the firm and our commitment to learning what makes them unique For more information visit our website
7
OUR FIRM
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
PAGE |
wwwharriswilliamsde
HARRIS WILLIAMS amp CO
8
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION
INDUSTRY UPDATE MARCH 2016
Federal Reserve
Industrial Distribution
The Electrical Distributor Magazine
The Wall Street Journal
PitchBook
Harvard Business Review
DISCLOSURES
PNC Economic Outlook
SampP Capital IQ
Thomson Financial ndash SDC Database
United States Census Bureau
Modern Distribution Management
New York Times Dealbook
SOURCES
Harris Williams amp Co (wwwharriswilliamscom and wwwharriswilliamsde) is a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide The firm has deep industry knowledge global transaction expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence Harris Williams amp Co provides sell-side and acquisition advisory restructuring advisory board advisory private placements and capital markets advisory services
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law having its registered office at 5th Floor 6 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AE UK registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales under company number 7078852 Directors Mr Ned Valentine Mr Paul Poggi Mr Thierry Monjauze and Mr Aadil Khan authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd Niederlassung Frankfurt (German branch) is registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) of the Local Court (Amtsgericht) of Frankfurt am Main Germany under registration number HRB 96687 having its business address at Bockenheimer Landstrasse 33-35 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Permanent Representative (Staumlndiger Vertreter) of the Branch Niederlassung Mr Jeffery H Perkins
The information and views contained in this report were prepared by Harris Williams amp Co (ldquoHarris Williamsrdquo) It is not a research report as such term is defined by applicable law and regulations and is provided for informational purposes only It is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or to participate in any particular trading strategy The information contained herein is believed by Harris Williams to be reliable but Harris Williams makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information Harris Williams andor its affiliates may be market makers or specialists in act as advisers or lenders to have positions in and effect transactions in securities of companies mentioned herein and also may provide may have provided or may seek to provide investment banking services for those companies In addition Harris Williams andor its affiliates or their respective officers directors and employees may hold long or short positions in the securities optionsthereon or other related financial products of companies discussed herein Opinions estimates and projections in this report constitute Harris Williamsrsquo judgment and are subject to change without notice The financial instruments discussed in this report may not be suitable for all investors and investors must make their own investment decisions using their own independent advisors as they believe necessary and based upon their specific financial situations and investment objectives Also past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results No part of this material may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means or redistributed without Harris Williamsrsquo prior written consent
Copyrightcopy 2016 Harris Williams amp Co all rights reserved
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Harris Williams amp Co (wwwharriswilliamscom and wwwharriswilliamsde) is a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide The firm has deep industry knowledge global transaction expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence Harris Williams amp Co provides sell-side and acquisition advisory restructuring advisory board advisory private placements and capital markets advisory services
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law having its registered office at 5th Floor 6 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AE UK registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales under company number 7078852 Directors Mr Ned Valentine Mr Paul Poggi Mr Thierry Monjauze and Mr Aadil Khan authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Harris Williams amp Co Ltd Niederlassung Frankfurt (German branch) is registered in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister) of the Local Court (Amtsgericht) of Frankfurt am Main Germany under registration number HRB 96687 having its business address at Bockenheimer Landstrasse 33-35 60325 Frankfurt am Main Germany Permanent Representative (Staumlndiger Vertreter) of the Branch Niederlassung Mr Jeffery H Perkins
The information and views contained in this report were prepared by Harris Williams amp Co (ldquoHarris Williamsrdquo) It is not a research report as such term is defined by applicable law and regulations and is provided for informational purposes only It is not to be construed as an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments or to participate in any particular trading strategy The information contained herein is believed by Harris Williams to be reliable but Harris Williams makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of such information Harris Williams andor its affiliates may be market makers or specialists in act as advisers or lenders to have positions in and effect transactions in securities of companies mentioned herein and also may provide may have provided or may seek to provide investment banking services for those companies In addition Harris Williams andor its affiliates or their respective officers directors and employees may hold long or short positions in the securities optionsthereon or other related financial products of companies discussed herein Opinions estimates and projections in this report constitute Harris Williamsrsquo judgment and are subject to change without notice The financial instruments discussed in this report may not be suitable for all investors and investors must make their own investment decisions using their own independent advisors as they believe necessary and based upon their specific financial situations and investment objectives Also past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results No part of this material may be copied or duplicated in any form or by any means or redistributed without Harris Williamsrsquo prior written consent
Copyrightcopy 2016 Harris Williams amp Co all rights reserved