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LKQ to Acquire Uni-Select for $2.1 Billion

February 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition of FinishMaster parent complements North American refinish paint distribution operations and aftermarket automotive parts business. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) and Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for LKQ to acquire all of Uni-Select’s issued and outstanding shares for CA$48.00 ($35.41) per share in cash, representing a total enterprise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, LKQ Corporation, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Inc. Reports 2022 Third Quarter and Nine-Month Highlights and Financial Results

November 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster U.S. segment reported sales of $189.1 million, with organic growth of 8.1%. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today reported Consolidated sales of $452.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, up $26.6 million or 6.2% from last year. The results were up 11.6% when the impact of the unfavorable fluctuation of the British pound and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

FinishMaster Celebrates Successful Hood Master and PiN Master Challenges

October 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Friday, October 7th, the FinishMaster Team welcomed around 250 guests at the Alexander Hotel in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. the perfect backdrop to display curated art. Guests traveled in from all over the country to take in the sights and experiences Hood Master had to offer. It was apparent this group of enthusiasts enjoyed all […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, FinishMaster, Hood Master Challenge, PiN Master Challenge

FinishMaster’s Third Annual Hood Master Challenge on October 7 in Downtown Indianapolis

September 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Unique art event will put the talent of automotive professionals and collision repair students to the test again, while raising funds to benefit an educational grant for students. FinishMaster announced the third annual Hood Master Challenge, PiN Master Student Challenge, and annual fundraiser for students will be free and open to the public on Friday, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, FinishMaster, Hood Master Challenge, Indiana

Uni-Select Reports Sales Up 6.7% in Second Quarter

August 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster US second quarter sales were $186.5 million, up 8.9%. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE: UNS) today reported consolidated sales of $444.3 million, up $27.9 million or 6.7%, for the second quarter ended June 30. Sales were up 10.8% excluding the impact of unfavorable fluctuation of the British pound and the Canadian dollar against the US dollar […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Reports First Quarter Sales Up 10.7% to $409.6 million

May 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster US segment had 9.2% organic growth in quarter. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today reported consolidated sales of $409.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, up $39.5 million or 10.7% from the first quarter of 2021. The sales increase was driven by organic growth of 11.6%, with all three segments reporting positive organic growth, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

Uni-Select Reports Sales Up Over 7% in Third Quarter Compared to 2020

November 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster third quarter sales were $174.9 million, also up 7%. Uni-Select Inc. (TSX: UNS) reported consolidated sales in its third quarter ended September 30 of $426.1 million, up 7.8%, driven by organic growth of 3.9% primarily resulting from increased demand and prices as global markets continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Earnings before interest, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

Michael Sylvester Named President and COO of FinishMaster

October 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Sylvester as President and Chief Operating Officer, FinishMaster Inc., effective October 11. Sylvester has over 20 years’ experience in leadership roles in the rail transport industry. He has proven to be a hands-on operator and a strategic negotiator with clients and suppliers, working in a mature industry with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, People, Uni-Select

FinishMaster Hood Master Challenge Exhibit in Indianapolis October 15

September 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster announced the first Hood Master Challenge Exhibit, open to the public. All car and art enthusiasts are invited to join FinishMaster and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) at the family friendly event, displaying all Hood Master and PiN MASTER challenge submissions, while raising money for a good cause. The event will take place […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, FinishMaster

FinishMaster Reorganizes Sales Force to Align with Marketplace, Improve Efficiency

August 25, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Names Russ Boston, Kassie Bonnell and Paul Jones to lead Traditional, Strategic and Industrial and National Accounts. FinishMaster, Inc. announced a reorganization to its sales team, transitioning from regional-based to a customer-focused sales structure. The new structure features three teams – Traditional, Strategic and Industrial, and National Accounts – to better align the company with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, People

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