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Bapcor Acquires Bearing Wholesalers Pty

On February 11, 2016, Bapcor acquired retailer Bearing Wholesalers Pty

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bapcor’s 2nd transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Bapcor’s 3rd transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-02-11
Target Bearing Wholesalers Pty
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Bapcor
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Bearing Wholesalers Pty

Bayswater, Australia
Bearing Wholesalers is the number 1 automotive bearings reseller in Australia, specialising in wheel bearing kits, gearbox kits, differential kits and timing belt kits. Established in 1985, Bearing Wholesalers now has 8 branches across Australia, with annual sales of $30 million.

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Buyer

Bapcor

Melbourne, Australia
Category Company
Founded 1971
Sector Retail
Revenue 2.0B AUD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Bapcor provides automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, automotive equipment, and services. Bapcor’s core business segment is the automotive aftermarket, encompassing trade, retail & service, as well as specialist wholesale businesses. Bapcor’s Trade businesses include Burson Auto Parts and BNT. Retail & Service businesses are Autobarn, Autopro, Sprint Auto Parts, Opposite Lock, Car Parts, Midas and ABS. Company specialist wholesale businesses include AAD, Bearing Wholesalers, Baxters, MTQ, Roadsafe, JAS Oceania, HCB, Diesel Distributors, Federal Batteries, Premier Auto Trade, and many more. Bapcor was founded in 1971 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 7
Sector: Retail M&A 2 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 6
Country: Australia M&A 3 of 6
Year: 2016 M&A 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-11 Precision Automotive Equipment Pty

Capalaba, Australia

Precision Automotive Equipment is one of Australia’s largest businesses that imports, distributes and services automotive workshop equipment, including hoists, tyre changers, wheel balancers and wheel aligners. Precision Automotive Equipment is unique in that it services the equipment that it supplies, making it easier for workshop owners to ensure their equipment operates correctly and safely.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-27 Roadsafe Automotive Products Pty

Braeside, Australia

Roadsafe Automotive Products Pty Ltd. is a specialist distributor of steering and suspension products, along with 4x4 spare parts and accessories. They have a strong history and have extended their business in 4WD accessories and a range of high quality products. The business complements the existing specialist categories of suspension and 4 wheel drive.

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