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Francisco Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in OEConnection

November 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ford, Francisco Partners, General Motors, Genstar Capital, OEConnection

CollisionRight Reaches 125 Collision Repair Facilities with Recent Acquisitions

November 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, CollisionRight, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania

Boyd Group Acquires Joe Hudson’s for $1.3 Billion, Launches U.S. IPO

October 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Initial Public Offering, Joe Hudson's Collision Center

CSN Collision Secures Private Equity Backing from ONCAP

October 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, CSN Collision, ONCAP, Ontario

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Texas

October 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Texas

Puget Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Oregon

October 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Focus Advisors, Oregon, Puget Collision

BASF Sells Majority Stake in Coatings Business to Carlyle

October 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, BASF, Carlyle Group

Carlyle Reported Front-Runner to Acquire BASF Coatings Business

October 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, BASF, Carlyle Group

LKQ Corporation Completes the Sale of Self Service Segment

October 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, LKQ Corporation

Classic Collision Acquires 8 Location MSO

September 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC, announced Friday the acquisition of eight Advanced Collision Inc. locations in Tennessee and Georgia. For 25 years, Advanced Collision has been a trusted, locally owned leader in collision repair, proudly serving drivers across Georgia and Tennessee.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Georgia, Tennessee

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