Ferguson plc divests Wolseley UK to focus on North America

Ferguson plc is divesting its Wolseley UK business, which contributes less than 10% of group revenues, to concentrate entirely on its North American operations where it sees the greatest opportunities for profitable growth.

“The transaction further simplifies the group and allows us to focus entirely on investing in and developing our business across North America where we have the greatest opportunities for profitable growth.”

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