John Nicholls Trading disposes of five sites
June 2023 — John Nicholls Trading Ltd. has sold five sites to MKM Buildings Supplies, the UK’s leading independent builders’ merchant.
John Nicholls Trading is a UK-based independent builders’ and plumbing merchants. Founded in 1965 by late chairman John Nicholls, the group has grown significantly over the years from one branch to over 25 sites. The business offers a wide range of building and plumbing materials and kitchen and bathroom suites and accessories.
MKM has acquired builders’ merchants branches in Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington and Rugby, together with a distribution center at Long Hanborough, adding to its 100-plus network.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins Cavendish, based in the UK, acted as sell-side advisor on the sale of five sites of John Nicholls Trading Ltd.
David Hebdon
FormerCEO, John Nicholls Trading Ltd.
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