M&A Deal Summary

AutoZone Acquires AutoAnything

On December 4, 2012, AutoZone acquired e-commerce company AutoAnything

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AutoZone’s 1st transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is AutoZone’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is AutoZone’s 2nd transaction in California.
Investment Fate
  • AutoAnything was divested to a consortium of buyers in 2018.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-12-04
Target AutoAnything
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) AutoZone
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

AutoAnything

San Diego, California, United States
AutoAnything is an online retailer of specialized automotive products. AutoAnything provides top quality products from trusted name brands. AutoAnything custom and universal products are designed to provide protection, comfort, safety, style and enhanced performance for all cars, trucks, SUVs and vans. AutoAnything was founded in 1979 and is based in San Diego, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

AutoZone

Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Category Company
Founded 1979
Sector Retail
Employees71,400
Revenue 17.5B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
AutoZone's corporate headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.
AutoZone's corporate headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.

AutoZone is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the U.S.The company sell auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through AutoZone stores in 49 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Brazil. AutoZone was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (California) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2012) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-01-01 Auto Palace

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Auto Palace sells auto parts and accessories through company-owned stores located throughout the New England region.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-09-02 Interamerican Motor

Canoga Park, California, United States

Interamerican Motor Corp. is a distributor of OE quality import replacement parts. Interamerican Motor Corp. was established in 1962 and is based in Canoga Park, California.

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