SRS Distribution, Inc.

SRS Distribution, Inc. is a company specializing in the distribution of building materials to professional contractors, focusing on key sectors such as roofing, landscaping, and pools. The company provides a wide range of high-quality products designed for building and remodeling needs.

CCI Score

-15.09

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Acquisition of SRS Distribution by The Home Depot

The Home Depot closed on an $18.25 billion deal to acquire SRS Distribution, marking a major consolidation in the building materials distribution sector. This move is seen as further centralizing economic power in the industry, potentially contributing to oligarchic structures that can foster authoritarian tendencies.

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-10 to -19 CCI Score

Companies in this segment facilitate authoritarian practices while claiming neutrality. They provide resources or support that indirectly bolster oppressive regimes, thereby undermining democratic accountability without overtly endorsing the regime.

Latest Events

JAN

08

2025

Acquisition of SRS Distribution by The Home Depot
-29.18

The Home Depot closed on an $18.25 billion deal to acquire SRS Distribution, marking a major consolidation in the building materials distribution sector. This move is seen as further centralizing economic power in the industry, potentially contributing to oligarchic structures that can foster authoritarian tendencies.
-30

Economic and Structural Influence

March 29

The acquisition of SRS Distribution by The Home Depot consolidates market power in the building materials sector. Such economic centralization can lead to increased structural influence and diminished competition, which from a left-leaning anti-authoritarian perspective, may bolster the concentration of wealth and corporate power that underpins oligarchic and authoritarian dynamics.

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MAR

29

2024

Home Depot Acquires SRS Distribution Inc.
-1.00

Home Depot announced its plan to acquire SRS Distribution Inc. for approximately $18.25 billion, a strategic move to expand its pro market share. The deal, expected to close in Home Depot’s FY2024 and subject to regulatory approvals, includes retaining SRS's seasoned leadership and continued emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as showcased in recent internal communications.
+10

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

SRS Distribution’s decision to retain its senior leadership team and publicly celebrate its diverse employee resource groups (e.g., BEAMS for Black Employees, WISE for Women, EXITO for Latino, SALUTE for Veterans, and PRIDE+ for LGBTQ+) indicates a positive commitment to inclusivity and worker rights, which supports anti-authoritarian values.

Home Depot To Acquire SRS For $18.25 Billion To Expand Its Pro Market Share In Largest Ever Deal
-15

Economic and Structural Influence

March 29

The acquisition represents a significant consolidation in the building materials distribution sector, potentially increasing economic and structural power in the industry. From an anti-authoritarian perspective, such concentration of corporate power raises concerns about reduced market competition and increased centralization, which can be conducive to regulatory capture and diminished influence of smaller market players.

Home Depot To Acquire SRS For $18.25 Billion To Expand Its Pro Market Share In Largest Ever Deal