Transaction

Clearwater advises EES on its sale to Vallen Distribution

Transaction

EES sold to Vallen Distribution

Sell-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to EES on its sale to Vallen Distribution

Sector

Business Services

Region

Ireland

We have advised EES, a leading MRO integrated supply chain service provider and portfolio company of MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland, on its sale to Vallen Distribution (Vallen), a leading provider of indirect industrial supply chain solutions, vendor-managed inventory, and technical services.

Founded more than 30 years ago, EES has grown from sourcing and providing engineering spare parts and consumables to becoming the largest, Irish-owned service provider for supply chain and operations associated with MRO, with operations in Ireland, the UK, and the US.

Since its founding in 1865 and as a portfolio company of Nautic Partners LLC, a leading US private equity firm, Vallen has focused on providing a value proposition rooted in technical product knowledge, deep experience with supply chain solutions, and excellent customer service.

As a combined company, Vallen and EES will continue to provide premier supply chain services and offerings to the market, positioned to invest in innovative solutions that drive success for customers and suppliers worldwide.

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We are excited to announce our partnership with Vallen Distribution, a recognised leader in the industry. This collaboration is a big step towards becoming the leading global integrated supply chain service provider and will significantly enhance our capabilities, enabling us to deliver even greater value to our customers worldwide. I would like to thank John Sheridan, John Devine, Chris Finnegan, and the wider Clearwater team for navigating us through every stage of the transaction and helping to deliver a strong result for all parties involved.

Robert Keatinge, CEO, EES
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EES is an outstanding supply chain service provider, and we are excited at the opportunity ahead for our combined company. This transaction further expands our operations in Europe, enabling us to continue delivering premier solutions and innovations for our customers’ indirect spending, opening new opportunities for growth across several industries.

Chuck Delph, CEO, Vallen Distribution

We are delighted to have acted as exclusive financial adviser to EES on its sale to Vallen Distribution. Combining with Vallen will accelerate the company's ambitious global expansion plans and strengthen its market position, particularly in the US. It has been a pleasure working with Tommy, Robert, Fiachra, and the MML team led by Neil McGowan, and we are excited to see what the combined business can achieve in its next phase of growth.

John Sheridan, Managing Partner, Clearwater

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