DCC Energy Sold Distribution Unit for $725 Million
The $725 million divestiture of Nexora to One Equity Partners marks a significant consolidation for global tech distributors.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Business Strategy
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DCC Energy plc has entered an agreement to sell its North American and European distribution business, Nexora, to private equity firm One Equity Partners. The transaction, valued at an enterprise price of $725 million, includes operations such as Almo, JAM, Comm-Tec, Azenn Connect, CapTech, and Hammer.
Why it matters
This move shifts the ownership of a major distribution network that generates over $3 billion in annual revenue and maintains relationships with 30,000 partners. The sale follows a period of restructuring for the parent company, which previously divested its UK and Ireland Exertis operations.
The deal represents a $725 million enterprise value for a business generating over $3 billion in annual revenue across North America and Europe. Nexora manages a network of 30,000 partners, while the acquiring firm, One Equity Partners, claims a track record of 500 completed transactions.
The players
DCC Energy plc
An international sales, marketing, and support services group that is currently restructuring its business portfolio.
One Equity Partners
A private equity firm focused on middle-market companies that has completed 500 transactions.
Nexora
A technology distribution platform operating in North America and Europe with $3 billion in annual revenue.
The details
Nexora will continue to be led by its existing management team under its new ownership. This acquisition adds to One Equity Partners' history of consolidations in the technology and communications sector, following their 2024 acquisition of Yorktel and its subsequent 2025 merger with Kinly. The deal encompasses a diverse set of regional businesses including Almo, JAM, Comm-Tec, Azenn Connect, CapTech, and Hammer.
Timeline
2024: One Equity Partners acquired Yorktel.
December 2025: DCC Technology was rebranded as Nexora.
March 2026: Exertis AV closed.
May 2026: Exertis (UK) Ltd entered administration.
1 March 2027: Expected completion of the acquisition.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows the pattern set by One Equity Partners during the 2025 merger of Yorktel and Kinly. The move signals an ongoing trend of consolidation within the technology distribution and support services market.
Operators working with Nexora as partners should anticipate continuity in the short term as the existing management team remains in place. Suppliers and partners should monitor contract renewals as the business approaches the expected 1 March 2027 closing date.
The takeaway
Large-scale divestitures often trigger shifts in partner support and supply chain management as ownership transitions occur. Review your current service level agreements with Nexora to ensure coverage terms remain consistent through the projected 1 March 2027 ownership transfer.
Further reading
For more on industry consolidation trends, visit the Business Strategy section.
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