DCC, the owner of Exertis, is divesting its distribution business in the UK and Ireland. This move follows its announcement at the end of 2024 to focus only on its energy business by selling its global distribution arm, Exertis. The sale to private equity investor Aurelius is likely just the first step.
Distribution: Investor Acquires Exertis UK and Ireland
The ProAV distribution market is gaining momentum, as invidis reported in June 2025. The sale of Exertis UK and Ireland is the first step of DCC’s exit from the distribution business, as announced in fall of 2024.
The national Exertis subsidiaries in the UK and Ireland are being acquired by the private equity investor Aurelius (subject to regulatory approvals). Exertis’ distribution business in the UK and Ireland generated revenue of approximately GBP 2 billion in the past fiscal year.
With the sale of Exertis UK and Ireland, the international Exertis Group is now being broken up. Exertis US (Almo) and European subsidiaries, including Germany (formerly Commtec), will now be sold separately. Whether this will be done as a package or individually remains to be seen. The remaining capital-intensive distribution business will likely be sold to another private equity investor or a strategic buyer backed by private equity.
