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PPG Drops AkzoNobel Takeover Bid

June 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel PPG Merger Proposal

Paint manufacturer will not make a public takeover offer for competitor. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire AkzoNobel (OTCMKTS:AKZOY) and will not pursue a public offer for the company. Under Dutch law, PPG had to make a decision today to pursue a formal takeover attempt or pause for a […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, PPG Industries

Sherwin-Williams Receives Regulatory Approval to Complete Valspar Acquisition.

May 31, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition expected to close June 1. Valspar announces refinish production expansion The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) announced it has received regulatory approval from the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Canadian Competition Bureau (CCB) to complete its acquisition of The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL).  The FTC and CCB were the only remaining regulatory approvals […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Sherwin-Williams, Valspar

Boyd Group Acquires Assured Automotive’s 68 Collision Repair Centers in Canada

May 30, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition of Canada’s largest non-franchise collision repair company more than doubles Boyd’s footprint in the country. The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) yesterday announced that it has, through a subsidiary company, acquired Assured Automotive Inc., the largest operator of non-franchised collision repair centres in Canada, based in Ontario. The acquisition is expected to be immediately […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Assured Automotive, Boyd Group, Canada

Court Rules in AkzoNobel’s Favor in Suit to Unseat Chairman Over PPG Takeover Bid

May 30, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel PPG Merger Proposal

AkzoNobel (OTCMKTS:AKZOY)yesterday prevailed in a lawsuit brought by investor Elliott Advisors that sought to unseat AkzoNobel’s chairman over the paint manufacturer’s continued resistance to the takeover bid by PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) that was launched earlier this year. The decision by Amsterdam Enterprise Chamber rejected Elliott’s request to force AkzoNobel to hold a special shareholder meeting […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, PPG Industries

Service King Acquires Collision Repair Center in Colorado

May 23, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

New location is Service King’s sixth in the state and its 324th in the U.S. Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the acquisition of Wilson’s Auto Collision Inc., located at 4365 E. Platte Ave. in Colorado Springs, Colo. The facility is Service King’s sixth location in state. Wilson’s Auto Collision joins the Service King organization with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Service King Collision Repair Centers

UK Competition Authority Launches In-Depth Investigation into LKQ Subsidiary Acquisition

May 22, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced today that it was launching an in-depth review of Euro Car Parts’ acquisition of Andrew Page. The possibility of the in-depth review was announced earlier this month by the CMA On May 11, the CMA announced that it would refer the deal for an in-depth investigation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Andrew Page Limited, Competition, Euro Car Parts, LKQ Corporation, United Kingdom

Solera Acquisition of Autodata Faces Possible In-Depth Probe by UK Competition Authority

May 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Holdings Inc. acquisition of Autodata faces an in-depth merger probe, unless it offers acceptable ways of addressing competition concerns raised by regulators in the United Kingdom. Solera announced it was acquiring Autodata in January and was completed in February. The companies supply vehicle maintenance and repair information platforms across the UK and the Competition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Competition, Solera Holdings, United Kingdom

Alamo Body and Paint Acquires Second Location in Texas

May 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Alamo Body and Paint logo

Alamo Body and Paint, LLC, will open its second location in Schertz, Texas, on May 22, with the acquisition of Auto Collision Works. “We are excited to be adding a second location. We look forward to serving the Schertz market and are committed to continuing Auto Collision Works’ tradition of exceptional customer service and quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alamo Body and Paint, Texas

Main Auto Body Acquires Eighth Collision Repair Center in Oregon

May 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Main Auto Body logo

Main Auto Body, Inc. opened its newest location at 902 SE Textron Street, Suite A in Bend, Ore with the acquisition of Bend Body Shop. With the acquisition, Main Auto Body, Inc has eight locations in the state. Since 1977, Main Auto Body, Inc. has been serving the Willamette Valley, Oregon Coast and now, Central […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Main Auto Body, Oregon

Cambridge Automotive Group Acquires Two Maaco Locations in Texas

May 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Cambridge Automotive Group (CAG) announced it has acquired two Maaco locations in Austin and Lancaster Texas. has acquired an existing Maaco location in Lancaster, TX. With these acquisitions, CAG now owns more than 30 Maaco shops across the country. Maaco Austin is located at 10200 N. Lamar Blvd. in Austin and Maaco Lancaster is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Cambridge Auto Group, MAACO, Texas

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