M&A Deal Summary

Advance Auto Parts Acquires General Parts International

On October 16, 2013, Advance Auto Parts acquired distribution company General Parts International for 2.0B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Advance Auto Parts’ 4th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Advance Auto Parts’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Advance Auto Parts’ 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Advance Auto Parts’ 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-10-16
Target General Parts International
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Advance Auto Parts
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 2.0B USD

Target

General Parts International

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
General Parts International, Inc.a privately held distributor and supplier of original equipment and aftermarket replacement products for commercial markets operating under the CARQUEST and WORLDPAC brands.

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Buyer

Advance Auto Parts

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1929
Sector Retail
Employees40,000
Revenue 11.2B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION
Advance Auto Parts store in Destin, Florida.
Advance Auto Parts store in Destin, Florida.

Advance Auto Parts is an automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. Advance Auto was incorporated in 1929 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 10
Sector (Distribution) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 7
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 9 of 10
Year (2013) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Armonk, New York, United States

BWP Distributors, Inc.a privately held company that supplies, markets and distributes automotive aftermarket parts and products principally to commercial customers,

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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