Automotive Aftermarket: Takeaways From AAPEX and SEMA

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Here, we share key takeaways from AAPEX and SEMA—the marquee annual events for automotive aftermarket professionals—and perspectives on M&A in the space. 

Automotive Aftermarket: M&A Trends From AAPEX and SEMA

Recochem Acquired by CapVest Partners

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Harris Williams advised Crash Champions, a portfolio company of A&M Capital Opportunities Fund, on its growth investment from Clearlake Capital and simultaneous merger with Service King Collision. Crash Champions is one of the nation's fastest growing independent collision repair companies.

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Flagstop Car Wash

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Harris Williams advised Highline Aftermarket Holdings, LLC (Highline), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, on its sale to Pritzker Private Capital. Highline is a leading national distributor of automotive aftermarket products.

Highline Aftermarket Holdings, LLC

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A leading platform in the collision repair industry, operating approximately 110 state-of-the-art auto body repair shops across the southern United States.

Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers

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Harris Williams advised Parts Authority, a portfolio company of The Jordan Company, on its sale to Kohlberg & Company. Parts Authority is a leading aftermarket distributor of replacement automotive parts in the United States.

Parts Authority

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A leading supplier of highly engineered drivetrain products to the automotive aftermarket 
 
 A portfolio company of Linsalata Capital Partners 
 
 Has been acquired by Tailwind Capital

RANDYS Worldwide Automotive

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Harris Williams advised Chemical Guys, a portfolio company of TSG Consumer, on its sale to AEA Investors. Chemical Guys is a rapidly growing, digitally-native lifestyle brand that offers car care solutions to an enthusiast base of do-it-yourself consumers.

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