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Home Depot Acquires SRS for $18.25B, Boosting Pro Sales

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Home Depot recently announced its acquisition of SRS Distribution for a whopping $18.25 billion. This hefty investment marks the company’s boldest stride yet to seize a larger share of the professional market, particularly targeting contractors and roofers.

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