CARFAX - Ownership and Business Overview

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CARFAX Ownership

Who owns CARFAX?

CARFAX is owned by R. L. Polk. It was acquired on August 3, 1999.

CARFAX Business Overview

Where is CARFAX headquartered?

CARFAX is headquartered in Centreville, Virginia.

What sector is CARFAX in?

CARFAX is an information services company.

When was CARFAX founded?

CARFAX was founded in 1984.

Information Services M&A Summary in 1999

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, information services ranked 44 in number of deals in 1999.

Join Mergr to view all 4 acquisitions of information services companies in 1999, including 1 acquisition by private equity firms, and 3 by strategics.

CARFAX

CARFAX, Inc.

5860 Trinity Parkway, Suite 600,
Centreville, Virginia 20120
United States,
(703) 934-2664
www.carfax.com

CARFAX is a provider of vehicle history expert information for used car buyers, sellers and the automotive industry in the US. The Company was formed in 1984 and is based in Centreville, Virginia.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Information Services

Established

1984

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