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- Coventry Group Ltd (ASX:CYG) is an industrial products distributor and service provider operating throughout Australia and New Zealand, focusing on mining, construction, manufacturing, resources, infrastructure, agriculture, aquaculture, and allied sectors; the company operates through two primary segments, Trade Distribution and Fluid Systems, via over 98 branches and distribution centers. Trade Distribution, encompassing brands such as Konnect Fastening Systems, Artia Cabinet Hardware Systems, Nubco, and the recently acquired Steelmasters group (including Boltmasters Pty Ltd, Profast Pty Ltd, Steelmasters Auckland Ltd, and Galvmasters Ltd), supplies and manufactures fastening systems (nuts, bolts, washers, socket screws, threaded rod, screws, stainless hardware, rivets, pins, and tooling), cabinet hardware, industrial and construction products, and temporary fencing; Fluid Systems designs, manufactures, supplies, installs, and services lubrication systems, hydraulic systems and hoses, fluid dispensing and transfer systems, automation products, refuelling systems, fire suppression systems, and rock hammer repairs. Founded in 1936 and headquartered at 235 Settlement Road, Thomastown, Victoria, Australia, Coventry Group Ltd employs over 1,100 people and serves diverse customers including industrial manufacturers, builders, miners, engineers, government entities, and trade retailers across Australia (including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, and Australian Capital Territory) and New Zealand. In April 2024, the company completed the acquisition of Steelmasters for A$42.1 million (NZ$45.0 million), funded by a A$25.0 million institutional placement, a A$2.0 million share purchase plan, and A$18.4 million in new NAB revolving debt, adding 12 branches, manufacturing and galvanizing capabilities, and projected pro forma FY24 revenue of A$400.2 million with EBITDA of A$27.5 million (including A$1.1 million in cost synergies); this transaction enhances geographic reach, product diversity, supplier resilience, and EBITDA margins from 5.4% to 6.9%, with pro forma net debt to EBITDA at 1.9x. Ongoing initiatives include completion of an ERP system upgrade by December 2024 to drive productivity, customer service improvements, and integration of acquisitions.