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Progressive Completes Acquisition of Commercial Insurer Protective Insurance

June 3, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Protective Insurance Corporation (NASDAQ: PTVCA and PTVCB). Under the terms of the merger agreement, holders of Class A and Class B common shares of Protective will receive $23.30 per share in cash, without interest, for a total transaction value of approximately $338 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Heavy Duty Trucks, Progressive Insurance

Allstate Acquires SafeAuto

June 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Will leverage its National General platform to grow personal property-liability business. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced it has agreed to acquire SafeAuto, a non-standard auto insurance carrier focused on providing state-minimum private-passenger auto insurance with coverage options in 28 states. Total consideration includes a $270 million cash purchase price plus approximately $30 million in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Allstate Insurance, SafeAuto

LKQ Acquires Hybrid Battery Reconditioner Green Bean Battery

May 25, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) today announced that it has acquired the business and assets of Green Bean Battery, LLC. Founded in 2016, Green Bean is a hybrid battery reconditioner and installer, which has developed a proprietary hybrid battery reconditioning process that creates a more reliable battery while simultaneously extending its useful life. Green Bean acquires […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Electric Vehicles, LKQ Corporation

Classic Collision Acquires 4 Collision Repair Centers

May 24, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks entry into Alaska for multiple shop operator, also adds location in Florida. Classic Collision, LLC announced two separate acquisitions of three Able Body Shops in Anchorage, Alaska and one Prestige Auto Collision in Cutler Bay, Fla. Classic Collision now operates a total of 74 repair centers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, California, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alaska, Classic Collision, Florida

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Texas

May 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Amarillo, Texas. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location operated as a new car dealership and has great curb appeal on a major roadway. Amarillo is the county seat for Potter County, is the 14th most populous city in Texas and the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Texas

Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Maryland

May 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds one of the oldest collision repair operations in the state, founded nearly 100 years ago. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in Baltimore and Reisterstown, Maryland. These new Gerber Collision & Glass locations operated as Camden Body & Fender, founded 96 years ago, and is one of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Maryland

Infomedia Acquires Auto E-Commerce Platform SimplePart

May 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Infomedia Ltd (ASX:IFM), the software provider in parts, service and data insights solutions to the global automotive industry, announced earlier this month that IFM Americas Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Infomedia Ltd, has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based e-commerce platform, SimplePart. SimplePart designs, implements and manages consumer-facing e-commerce programs in the US […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, electronic parts ordering, Infomedia

Solera Acquires Omnitracs and DealerSocket

May 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Holdings, Inc. announced that it will acquire Omnitracs, a complete fleet management platform, and DealerSocket, a leading SaaS provider to the automotive industry. These acquisitions will extend Solera’s position in global data intelligence and as a technology leader serving all constituents engaged in vehicle lifecycle management. The acquisitions will build upon Solera’s strategy to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Solera Holdings

PPG Completes Acquisition Wörwag

May 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications. The company specializes in developing sustainable liquid, powder and film coatings and operates locations in Germany, the U.S., China, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland and Poland, with headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1918, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, Germany, PPG Industries

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Georgia

May 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Buford, Georgia. This new Gerber Collision & Glass location operated as an independent collision and mechanical repair facility. Located approximately 40 miles northeast of Atlanta and 12 miles from our Duluth repair center, Buford is located primarily in Gwinnett County, however a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Georgia

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