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    Five reasons to invest

    WHY INVEST?

    We're committed to delivering a digitally-led, innovative and customer-focused business which is well positioned to grow ahead of the market and generate sustainable cash returns on invested capital. 

    How, exactly? By focusing relentlessly on these five things.

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    c. 25 %

    Group revenue from service solutions

    63 %

    of revenue through digital channels

    01.

    Leveraging our differentiated business model

    We are digitally led with a human touch, increasingly becoming first choice for our customers with our broad industrial and MRO product and service solutions offer.

    Business model
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    £ 470 bn+

    distributor total addressable market (DTAM)

    < 1 %

    share of DTAM

    02.

    Gaining share in a large and fragmented market

    We’re one of only a handful of global players in a large and fragmented market that’s consolidating at pace.

    Our marketplace
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    AA

    MSCI rating

    A-

    CDP rating

    03.

    Supporting a more sustainable and inclusive world

    Our 2030 ESG action plan – For a Better World – is a key part of our purpose and strategy, driving high ESG ratings and standards.

    About Sustainability
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    2

    acquisitions completed in 2022/23

    £ 238 m

    total expected consideration

    04.

    Accelerating organic growth with acquisitions

    Inorganic opportunities are strengthening our proposition, accelerating our growth and creating value.

    Our strategy
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    30.8 %

    return on capital employed

    92.0 %

    adjusted operating cash flow conversion

    05.

    Driving strong revenue, cash conversion and attractive returns 

    We’re growing in scale and targeting a lower cost to serve, with a strong focus on cash and returns.

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