Automotive M&A Transactions in Kentucky

Don Franklin Bowling Green Kia specializes in new and pre-owned Kia vehicles, offering sales, financing, service, and parts. Don Franklin Bowling Green Kia is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Don Franklin
Company
Automotive
Somerset, Kentucky
www.donfranklinauto.com

Martin Management Group
Company
Automotive
Bowling Green, Kentucky
www.martingp.com

Parts Unlimited Interiors is a manufacturer of aftermarket automotive interior soft goods. Parts Unlimited Interiors is based in La Grange, Kentucky.

Classic Industries
Company
Automotive
Huntington Beach, California
www.classicindustries.com

Restoration Parts Unlimited
Company
Automotive
Lebanon, Ohio
www.rpui.com
Advisor: Prestwick Partners

Vac2Go provides repair and maintenance services for vacuum trucks and related equipment at all its facilities.Vac2Go offers daily to multi-month rentals of the latest model trucks and equipment to industrial service contractors, environmental contractors, the construction, excavation, and utility industries, and to state and local municipal governments. Vac2Go was founded in 2011 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Argosy Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Wayne, Pennsylvania
www.argosycapital.com/private-equity
Advisor: TM Capital

NewSpring Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Radnor, Pennsylvania
www.newspringcapital.com

Cheetah Clean Auto Wash is an independent car wash chain in the southern-midwestern USA, connecting Kentucky and Tennessee under one trusted brand. The company provides safer, faster and more effective car wash services. Cheetah Clean Auto Wash was founded in 2007 and is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Blue Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Louisville, Kentucky
www.blueequity.com

Auveco is a distributor of fasteners to the automotive body hardware aftermarket and general industrial maintenance, repair, and operations space. The Company sells to thousands of wholesale distribution customers who subsequently service hundreds of thousands of collision centers, repair shops, and dealerships located throughout North America. Auveco was founded in 1936 and is based in Cold Spring, Kentucky.

GHK Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Greenwich, Connecticut
www.ghk.com
Advisors: Davis Polk & Wardwell , Piper Sandler & Co.

Fidus Investment Corp.
Investor
Business Development Company
Evanston, Illinois
www.fdus.com

Tenex Capital Management
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.tenexcm.com

Apogem Capital
Investor
Asset Manager
New York, New York
www.apogemcapital.com

Nationwide Truck Service offers a wide range of repair services from its 21-bay facility and mobile repair units in addition to 24/7 roadside support. Nationwide Truck Service was founded in 1989 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

FleetPride
Company
Distribution
Irving, Texas
www.fleetpride.com

Charlie’s Truck & Auto Parts is a full-service automotive recycling facility servicing the greater Houston market. Charlie’s Truck & Auto Parts is based in Wright, Kentucky.

Fenix Parts
Company
Automotive
Hurst, Texas
www.fenixparts.com

Holley is a designer, marketer, and manufacturer of high-performance products for car and truck enthusiasts. Holley offers the largest portfolio of iconic brands that deliver innovation and inspiration to a large and diverse community of millions of avid automotive enthusiasts who are passionate about the performance and personalization of their classic and modern cars. Holley was founded in 1903 and is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Sentinel Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.sentinelpartners.com

Ape Offroad produces windshields, cab enclosures, and other accessories for UTVs and Side by Sides with fitments for nearly every vehicle ever made. The breadth of the assortment is unrivaled in the industry. Ape Offroad, is known for its long-term relationship with its customers and aims to give the best customer service available. Ape Offroad is based in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

Nivel Parts & Manufacturing
Company
Automotive
Jacksonville, Florida
www.nivelparts.com

Vincent Auto Solutions is a remarketing of total-loss, fleet, and damaged vehicles through our proprietary online auction. Vincent Auto Solutions is based in Greenville, Kentucky.

Copart
Company
Automotive
Dallas, Texas
www.copart.com

CoreFleet Maintenance - Tire Services Division is a provider of tire services to clients.

TRAC Intermodal
Company
Transportation
Princeton, New Jersey
www.tracintermodal.com

CoreFleet Maintenance
Company
Automotive
Florence, Kentucky
www.corefleetmaintenance.com

Holley is a designer, marketer, and manufacturer of high-performance products for car and truck enthusiasts. Holley offers the largest portfolio of iconic brands that deliver innovation and inspiration to a large and diverse community of millions of avid automotive enthusiasts who are passionate about the performance and personalization of their classic and modern cars. Holley was founded in 1903 and is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Sentinel Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.sentinelpartners.com

Lincolnshire Management
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.lincolnshiremgmt.com

Auveco is a distributor of fasteners to the automotive body hardware aftermarket and general industrial maintenance, repair, and operations space. The Company sells to thousands of wholesale distribution customers who subsequently service hundreds of thousands of collision centers, repair shops, and dealerships located throughout North America. Auveco was founded in 1936 and is based in Cold Spring, Kentucky.

Fidus Investment Corp.
Investor
Business Development Company
Evanston, Illinois
www.fdus.com

Tenex Capital Management
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.tenexcm.com

Apogem Capital
Investor
Asset Manager
New York, New York
www.apogemcapital.com

Kentucky Industrial Tire, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial tires for vehicles.

Global Rubber Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Company
Automotive
Colombo, Sri Lanka
www.gritires.com

Holley is a designer, marketer, and manufacturer of high-performance products for car and truck enthusiasts. Holley offers the largest portfolio of iconic brands that deliver innovation and inspiration to a large and diverse community of millions of avid automotive enthusiasts who are passionate about the performance and personalization of their classic and modern cars. Holley was founded in 1903 and is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Lincolnshire Management
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.lincolnshiremgmt.com

Monomoy Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.mcpfunds.com
Advisor: BB&T Capital Markets

Kentucky Trailer is a manufacturer of custom trailers and truck bodies for the moving and storage industry and other markets. Kentucky Trailer designs build and manufacture custom trailers for the moving and storage, snack food, package delivery, and logistics industries as well as other niche markets. Kentucky Trailer was founded in 1879 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Alleghany Capital Corporation
Investor
Corporate Investor
New York, New York
www.alleghanycc.com
Advisors: Olshan Frome Wolosky , Hunter Wise Securities, LLC