Spotlight

An archive of past spotlight issues.

The martinwolf team tracks noteworthy mergers and acquisitions, and offers
commentary on issues that impact our industry.

September 18,2018

CDW Details CEO Succession Plan, Also Names New Chief Operating Officer

The current and future CEOs of solution provider behemoth CDW got on the phone with investors Tuesday to discuss its succession plan, hours after it announced the company’s current leader was stepping down.

Tom Richards, who has been CEO for nine years, announced that he will retire on December 31, while Christine Leahy, the company’s chief revenue officer, will take over the following day.

Read the full article here.

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13 Jan 2025

Martinwolf Celebrates 28 Years

View a pdf of this letter here. Dear Valued Clients and Friends, As martinwolf celebrates 28 years of helping clients navigate the complexities of middle market IT M&A, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your trust and partnership. This milestone reflects the dedication, expertise, and collaboration of our entire team —and the...

24 Apr 2024

Celestica (NYSE: CLS) to Acquire NCS Global from Heritage Holding

Financial Information Enterprise Value: $36M (and a possible earnout payment should certain post-closing financial conditions be met) Transaction Details Celestica has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NCS Global, a US-based IT infrastructure and asset management business. The transaction is expected to close in May 2023 or earlier, subject to satisfaction of customary closing...

02 Apr 2024

CD&R to Acquire Presidio from BC Partners

Financial Information Not Disclosed Transaction Details Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and BC Partners announced on April 2, 2024, that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which CD&R will acquire a majority ownership of Presidio. Funds affiliated with BC Partners will retain minority ownership interest. The transaction is expected to close in the...