Acquisition History / RS Group plc / BPX Group
RS Group plc Acquires BPX Group
Announced March 3, 2026 — $36.5M
What happened
BPX is a Leicester-headquartered distributor of industrial automation and control products operating 20 branches across the UK and Ireland under seven trading brands, with c.230 staff. RS Group acquired it at around 10x EBIT to deepen its A&C offer, with an earn-out of up to £3M tied to FY2026 EBITDA.
- Acquirer
- RS Group plc
- Target
- BPX Group
- Announced
- March 3, 2026
- Price
- $36.5M
- Industry
- Industrial automation & control distribution
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did RS Group plc acquire BPX Group?
RS Group plc acquired BPX Group on March 3, 2026. This was RS Group plc's 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did RS Group plc pay for BPX Group?
RS Group plc paid $36.5M for BPX Group.
What does BPX Group do?
BPX is a Leicester-headquartered distributor of industrial automation and control products operating 20 branches across the UK and Ireland under seven trading brands, with c.230 staff. RS Group acquired it at around 10x EBIT to deepen its A&C offer, with an earn-out of up to £3M tied to FY2026 EBITDA.
What other Industrial automation & control distribution companies has RS Group plc acquired?
BPX Group is RS Group plc's only publicly tracked acquisition in Industrial automation & control distribution so far.