Unique Distribution sold

Mobile phone distributor Unique Distribution is being sold to IT distributor Computer 2000, according to a report in Mobile News. Computer 2000 is a part of the US-based Tech Data group, which is already part of the Brightstar Europe distribution business. The sale is expected to be finalised within the next few days. The business is being sold by Chantrey Vellacott, the managing receiver appointed by HM Revenue and Customs after it launched a VAT fraud investigation into Unique Distribution's parent company IGB. Warehouse stock is being sold separately.