15 Acquisitions in the Automotive industry

Company acquisitions in the Automotive industry always make headlines! Especially since related startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.

In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 15 acquisitions that took place in the Automotive industry.

Accu-Trade acquired by Cars.com

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $65,000,000

Announcement: 8 February 2022

Details about the company:

Privately owned Accu-Trade is a provider of automotive accessory technologies.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Information Technology, Logistics

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

brumbrum acquired by Cazoo

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $89,924,722

Announcement: 26 January 2022

Details about the company:

Used cars with up to three years of warranty are available for purchase online from Brumbrum.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, E-Commerce, Internet, Rental

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

cap hpi acquired by Top Right Group

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $33,170,741

Announcement: 1 January 1994

Details about the company:

Cap Hpi is a reliable resource for market information and automobile appraisals.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Information Services, Risk Management

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

cigfinancial.com acquired by AutoNation

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $85,000,000

Announcement: 22 July 2022

Details about the company:

The indirect car financing firm cigfinancial.com, with its headquarters in Irvine, California, was established in 1985.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Finance

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

E-Mantech acquired by Yachuang Electronics Group

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $18,344,979

Announcement: 9 January 2022

Details about the company:

E-Mantech is a wholesaler of electronic components and a supplier of Internet of Things solutions.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Electronics, Hardware, Internet of Things, Sales, Telecommunications

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Elbit Vision Systems acquired by Uster Technologies

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $32,000,000

Announcement: 12 February 2018

Details about the company:

Elbit Vision Systems offers technological fabric for the composites, garment, home textiles, medical/hygiene, and automotive sectors.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Manufacturing, Service Industry, Technical Support

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Elite Storage Solutions acquired by Nucor Corporation

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $75,000,000

Announcement: 5 April 2022

Details about the company:

A warehousing firm called Elite Storage Solutions provides storage options and warehouse space.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Information Technology, Transportation

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industrias Dolz acquired by Realza Capital

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $67,841,408

Announcement: 15 July 2014

Details about the company:

A variety of water pumps, strap kits, thermostats, chain kits, and automotive components are produced and supplied by Industrias Dolz.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Industrial, Machinery Manufacturing, Productivity Tools

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Karl Etzel GmbH acquired by ABC Technologies

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $95,000,000

Announcement: 21 January 2022

Details about the company:

An innovative and prosperous medium-sized business, Karl Etzel GmbH specializes in plastic injection molding.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Manufacturing, Project Management

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

MOKE acquired by EV Technology

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $55,100,000

Announcement: 20 July 2022

Details about the company:

Since 2015, the MOKE has been the official manufacturer of MOKE automobiles, and it is still admired for its distinctive look.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Manufacturing, Transportation

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

RedBumper acquired by CDK Global

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $34,000,000

Announcement: 24 February 2016

Details about the company:

Bruce Thompson founded RedBumper, a new brand of vehicle inventory management firm.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Shengbang Electronics acquired by Sinotec

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $35,410,965

Announcement: 16 November 2022

Details about the company:

Supplier of electronic parts for automobiles is Shengbang Electronics.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Electronics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Stahlhammer Bommern GmbH (STB) acquired by Columbus McKinnon

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $24,600,000

Announcement: 5 January 2015

Details about the company:

The Stahlhammer Bommern GmbH (STB) is a producer of forged components and a wide variety of lifting tools.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Logistics, Manufacturing

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Technica Engineering acquired by KPIT Technologies

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $79,949,132

Announcement: 21 September 2022

Details about the company:

To help automakers and their suppliers, Technica Engineering offers testing and vehicle validation solutions.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

The Floow acquired by Otonomo

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $69,000,000

Announcement: 27 February 2022

Details about the company:

To make cars safer and more affordable for everyone, The Floow develops the most cutting-edge and affordable telematic systems in the world.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Automotive, Fleet Management, Information Technology

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Ray is the VP of Sales at Flippa and has a passion for helping buyers find their dream digital asset, and helping sellers find a successful pathway to exit. Ray is motivated to create a more intuitive way to buy and sell online businesses, with success in managing multi-million dollar deals.

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