April 25, 2008

This table highlights key financial metrics and trading multiples for 30 publicly traded distributors in the industrial and building products industries up to March 31, 2008. Download this data below. Also find graphic illustrating median EBIDTA multiples for the same distribution …

Modern Distribution Management’s March Inflation Index, which measures a cross-section of industrial supplies, was up 0.74% from the previous month, and up 4.24% from March 2007.
 
Summary of MDM Inflation Index for the past 12 months:
 
March 2008 Index 281.1
February 2008 Index 279.0
January 2008 Index 277.2
December 2007 Index 275.9
November 2007 Index 274.7
October 2007 Index 273.6
September 2007 Index 273.5
August 2007 Index 273.3
July 2007 Index 272.4
June 2007 Index 271.7
May 2007 Index 271.2
April 2007 Index 270.8
March 2007 Index 269.6

Please click below to view a print-ready pdf of the MDM Inflation Index for March 2008, listing the ten individual product categories that make up the …

These 24 select product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. First quarter 2008 is compared with first quarter 2007, and fourth quarter 2007 with first quarter 2008. Download the full document below.
 
The product groups in this report:
 

To access this page, you must purchase MDM Premium Subscription, MDM Premium Subscription – Monthly or MDM Premium Subscription – Annually. Inflation by Commodity Group: First Quarter 2008 Read More » Commentary: A Little Context on the Fight for IDG Finance, Free, Mergers & Acquisitions, Perspective, Subscriber Only, Top Distributor Sectors / Tom Gale Why have three investors been raising the price for Industrial Distribution Group (IDG), the traditional whipping post of the investment community? Last year, when IDG’s board pursued an exit strategy to free itself from the constraints of public ownership, the M&A market in distribution was still near its peak. In a year’s time, we have shifted dramatically from a financial frenzy to a quieter, more strategic buyer’s market. In today’s risk-averse debt markets, show me the money has taken on new meaning in the bidding war for IDG. The three bidders active in this deal -Platinum Equity (owns Strategic Distribution), Luther King Capital Management (owns 15 percent of IDG stock), and WESCO (owns Bruckner Supply) -know the strengths and weaknesses in IDG. Based on … To access this page, you must purchase MDM Premium Subscription, MDM Premium Subscription – Monthly or MDM Premium Subscription – Annually. Commentary: A Little Context on the Fight for IDG Read More » Bidding War for IDG Continues Finance, Free, Mergers & Acquisitions, Subscriber Only, Top Distributor Sectors / MDM Staff The bidding war for industrial distributor Industrial Distribution Group Inc., Atlanta, GA, continues, but WESCO Distribution Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, has bowed out. At press time (early April 25, 2008), Luther King Capital Management, Fort Worth, TX, had the highest bid with $12.10 per share in cash, or close to $134 million. Luther King Capital current owns 15 percent of IDG’s stock. The firm presented IDG with an equity financing commitment letter from an LKCM investment fund. Platinum Equity, the original victor with its offer of $10.30 per share for the distributor, had upped its bid to $11.80 per share in cash in response to WESCO Distribution’s bid of $11.75, or $130 million. The back and forth comes after IDG agreed in February 2008 to be purchased … To access this page, you must purchase MDM Premium Subscription, MDM Premium Subscription – Monthly or MDM Premium Subscription – Annually. Bidding War for IDG Continues Read More » WESCO Organic Growth at 2% in 1Q Building Materials/Construction, Companies, Facilities Maintenance (MRO), Free, News, Subscriber Only, Top Distributor Sectors / MDM Staff WESCO International, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, provider of electrical MRO products, construction materials and integrated supply services, reported sales for the first quarter 2008 were $1.46 billion, up 2.9% after adjusting for a divestiture.   Sales for the quarter from acquisitions were $12 million.   Net income in the first quarter was $44.8 million versus $48.2 million in the comparable 2007 quarter.   Mr. Roy W. Haley, WESCO’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said: We have seen some deterioration in certain markets related to residential construction activity. We are cognizant of the near-term risks of a slowing economy, and we are balancing the increased investment in business development initiatives with cost containment actions in other areas of … To access this page, you must purchase MDM Premium Subscription, MDM Premium Subscription – Monthly or MDM Premium Subscription – Annually. WESCO Organic Growth at 2% in 1Q Read More » Register for full access By providing your email, you agree to receive announcements from us and our partners for our newsletter, events, surveys, and partner resources per MDM Terms & Conditions. You can withdraw consent at any time. 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