M&A Deal Summary

AutoZone Acquires Alldata

On February 7, 1996, AutoZone acquired software company Alldata for 57M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AutoZone’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is AutoZone’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is AutoZone’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is AutoZone’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1996-02-07
Target Alldata
Sector Software
Buyer(s) AutoZone
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 57M USD

Target

Alldata

Elk Grove, California, United States
ALLDATA is the leading provider of OEM service and repair information to the professional automotive service and collision industries. Trusted worldwide by over 300,000 technicians in 80,000 shops, ALLDATA provides repair and collision shops a suite of products to increase shops’ traffic, improve processes and repair quality.

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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 1 of 4
Sector (Software) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
State (California) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 1 of 4
Year (1996) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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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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