Brammer plc completes the acquisition of Buck & Hickman

Brammer, the leading pan-European added value technical distributor, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of the business and assets of Buck & Hickman from Travis Perkins plc for a total cash consideration of £27.6 million, on a debt-free, cash-free basis. The acquisition was originally announced by the Company on 2 September 2011 (RNS No. 5603N).

Buck & Hickman is a leading UK distributor of industrial products, operating predominantly in the Tools and General Maintenance MRO market.

Enquiries: Brammer plc +44 (0) 161 902 5572

David Dunn, Chairman
Ian R Fraser, Chief Executive
Paul Thwaite, Group Finance Director

Issued: Hudson Sandler
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