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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : TopBuild ™ Ref : 21-15 TopBuild to Acquire Distribution International In All - Cash Transaction Valued at $ 1.0 Billion Distribution International is the leading North American specialty distributor and custom fabricator of mechanical insulation and related accessories to the ✓ ✓ industrial and commercial end - markets Provides significant entry into ~ $ 5 billion mechanical insulation market Expands footprint and increases penetration within key markets , including recurring MRO business Adds industry leading fabrication capabilities Strategically positions TopBuild as the leading supplier of energy saving insulation products in three critical and growing end - markets Enhances robust M & A pipeline with new roll - up opportunities in fragmented industrial and commercial end - markets Expected to be accretive to GAAP EPS in the first full year after close ✓ Anticipate $ 35M to $ 40M of run - rate cost synergies Conference Call Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET Today DAYTONA BEACH , FL - September 8 , 2021 — TopBuild Corp. ( NYSE : BLD ) has entered into an agreement to acquire Distribution International ( " DI " ) from global private equity firm Advent International in an all - cash transaction valued at $ 1.0 billion . TopBuild expects to finance the acquisition using a combination of debt financing and cash on hand and to close the transaction in the fourth quarter of 2021 . Robert Buck , President and Chief Executive Officer of TopBuild , stated , “ The acquisition of Distribution International is highly strategic for TopBuild . It aligns with our strategy of seeking well managed companies with experienced , talented teams with expertise in our core business of insulation and adjacent products . DI provides us with a direct entry and immediate leadership position in the $ 5 billion mechanical insulation market which is a highly attractive and complementary new growth platform for TopBuild . In addition , DI's Maintenance , Repair and Operations ( " MRO ” ) business provides a strong recurring revenue stream , and its fabrication capabilities offer additional value - add services for customers . From a talent perspective , Steve Margolius and the DI leadership team have a rich blend of industry experience and large - scale specialty distribution expertise , and we are excited they will be joining the TopBuild team .