A receiving device, in particular a distributor, for receiving a tube for electric cables, comprises a main part with at least one receiving section in which an end portion of the tube can be received. The main part has first and second half-shells, between which the end portion is arranged. The receiving device also comprises multiple spring-elastically deformable engagement sections which protrude radially into the receiving section and which are designed to engage into the tube in a formfitting manner, wherein first and second proportions of the engagement sections are respectively provided on the half-shells; and an annular section which encircles the receiving section and on which the engagement sections are provided. The annular section is divided into first and second annular segments which are respectively paired with the half-shells. The first annular segment protrudes into the second half-shell in a closed state of the receiving device.