TopBuild $1 billion acquisition of Distribution International

Industry: Construction

On Oct. 15, 2021, TopBuild Corp. completed its acquisition of Distribution International from Advent International, in an all cash transaction valued at $1 billion. This transaction aims to strategically position TopBuild as the leading supplier of energy saving insulation products in critical and growing end-markets.

TopBuild Corp., headquartered in Florida, is an installer and specialty distributor of insulation and building material products to the North American construction industry. Distribution International is a North American specialty distributor of mechanical insulation and related accessories for industrial and commercial end-markets.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised TopBuild on the Canadian aspects of the acquisition with a team consisting of
Terry Burgoyne,
Brian Gray,
Han Rui Cui (corporate),
Jasmyn Lee (financial services),
Jonathan Marin,
Jonathan Wypych (pensions and benefits),
Damian Rigolo (employment and labour),
Rod Davidge,
Josh Disenhouse (real estate),
John Salloum,
Maryna Polataiko (privacy and data management),
Patrick Welsh (regulatory, environmental, Indigenous and land),
Barry Fong (intellectual property).

Jones Day also advised TopBuild.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acted for Distribution International/Advent International.
 

Firm(s)

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Jones Day Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP