Quality Collision Group announced it acquired 1st Class Auto in Pompano Beach, Fla., marking the Texas-based consolidator’s entry into its 13th state. The acquired shop specializes in luxury vehicle repair and holds certifications from Audi, Aston Martin, Acura NSX, Jaguar, Porsche, Range Rover and Tesla. The certifications require specific training, equipment and repair procedures to […]
Francisco Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in OEConnection
Francisco Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in OEConnection LLC from Genstar Capital, the companies announced today. Financial terms were not disclosed. OEConnection serves 45 vehicle manufacturers, 30,000 auto dealers and 135,000 wholesale customers across six countries. Genstar Capital, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors will remain minority investors in the transaction. Genstar […]
CollisionRight Reaches 125 Collision Repair Facilities with Recent Acquisitions
The company has completed 14 acquisitions totaling 21 shops so far in 2025. CollisionRight LLC announced it has reached 125 collision repair centers following the acquisition of three businesses in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana. In recent weeks, the company acquired Sonny’s Body Shop and Traverse Body and Paint in Traverse City, Mich.; Dexter’s in Bradford, […]
Boyd Group Acquires Joe Hudson’s for $1.3 Billion, Launches U.S. IPO
Collision repair consolidator adds 258 locations, announces NYSE listing to fund expansion. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) announced October 29 it has agreed to acquire Joe Hudson’s Collision Center for $1.3 billion while simultaneously launching a $780 million initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, marking the company’s entry into U.S. public […]
CSN Collision Secures Private Equity Backing from ONCAP
Private equity firm acquires facilities owned by founders who will retain a stake in the business. CSN Collision, a collision repair network with more than 400 locations across North America and Europe, has sold collision centers owned by its founders to ONCAP, the mid-market private equity arm of Onex Corporation, the company announced today. The […]
Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Texas
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Fawbush Body Shop in Livingston, Texas. Fawbush Body Shop has served Livingston and the surrounding communities for over 30 years. Classic Collision, founded in 1983 in Atlanta, Ga., operates 351 collision repair facilities nationwide.
Puget Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Oregon
J&W Auto Body, located in McMinnville, Ore., has been acquired by Puget Collision. Focus Advisors, which specializes in collision repair mergers and acquisitions, advised J&W Auto Body on the transaction announced October 14. Terms were not disclosed. “From day one, our goal was simple: do excellent work, stand behind it, and treat people right,” said […]
BASF Sells Majority Stake in Coatings Business to Carlyle
Chemical company to keep 40% stake as private equity firm carves out coatings unit for an enterprise value of $8.9 billion. BASF SE agreed today to sell a majority stake in its automotive and industrial coatings businesses to Carlyle Group Inc. for an enterprise value of €7.7 billion ($8.9 billion), while retaining a 40% stake […]
Carlyle Reported Front-Runner to Acquire BASF Coatings Business
Private equity firm Carlyle Group has emerged as the front-runner in talks to acquire BASF’s coatings business in a deal valued at roughly €7 billion ($8.2 billion), according to a Reuters report today citing a source close to the matter. According to Reuters, Carlyle has outbid other financial investors that had shown interest in the business. […]
LKQ Corporation Completes the Sale of Self Service Segment
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced it has completed its previously announced agreement to sell its Self Service segment, Pick Your Part, to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, LLC for an enterprise value of $410 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Justin Jude, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are executing on […]