Add-on Acquisition • Distribution

Finishmaster Acquires Blaise of Color

On January 17, 2017, Finishmaster acquired distribution company Blaise of Color

Acquisition Context

This is Finishmaster’s 14th transaction in the Distribution sector.
This is Finishmaster’s 16th transaction in the United States.
This is Finishmaster’s 1st transaction in New Jersey.

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M&A Deal Summary
Date	January 17, 2017
Target	Blaise of Color
Sector	Distribution
Buyer(s)	Finishmaster
Deal Type	Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Blaise of Color

South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States

Blaise of Color, Inc. engages in Automotive Refinish supply business, specializing in Axalta Paints. Blaise opened its doors in 1987 and has served the New Jersey market from one location for nearly three decades.

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Buyer

Finishmaster

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Category	Company
Founded	1968
Sector	Distribution

DESCRIPTION

Finishmaster, Inc. is a distributor of automotive paints, coatings, and paint-related accessories.

Deal Context for Buyer	#
Overall	18 of 20
Sector: Distribution	14 of 14
Type: Add-on Acquisition	18 of 20
State: New Jersey	1 of 1
Country: United States	16 of 18
Year: 2017	2 of 4

PREVIOUS DEAL

DATE	TARGET	DEAL TYPE	VALUE
2017-01-17	Crown Auto Body Supply Salem, Massachusetts, United States Crown is an automotive company founded 35 years ago, serving the Salem area. The team’s focus on superior service has created a great foundation of partnership with local body shops and dealerships.	Buy	-

DATE

TARGET

DEAL TYPE

VALUE

2017-01-17

Crown Auto Body Supply

Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Crown is an automotive company founded 35 years ago, serving the Salem area. The team’s focus on superior service has created a great foundation of partnership with local body shops and dealerships.

Buy

FOLLOWING DEAL

DATE	TARGET	DEAL TYPE	VALUE
2017-01-31	A. D Angelo & Sons Oxnard, California, United States A. D'Angelo & Sons, Inc. is a provider of automotive refinish services and become synonymous with excellent service, and the business has grown to eleven locations in California including a warehouse, two locations in Nevada, and one in Arizona.	Buy	-

DATE

TARGET

DEAL TYPE

VALUE

2017-01-31

A. D Angelo & Sons

Oxnard, California, United States

A. D'Angelo & Sons, Inc. is a provider of automotive refinish services and become synonymous with excellent service, and the business has grown to eleven locations in California including a warehouse, two locations in Nevada, and one in Arizona.

Buy

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