Divestiture • Franchising

Icahn Enterprises Acquires Cottman Transmission Systems

On October 2, 2017, Icahn Enterprises acquired franchising company Cottman Transmission Systems from Citizens Rx

Acquisition Context
  • This is Icahn Enterprises’ 1st transaction in the Franchising sector.
  • This is Icahn Enterprises’ 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Icahn Enterprises’ 2nd transaction in Pennsylvania.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date October 2, 2017
Target Cottman Transmission Systems
Sector Franchising
Buyer(s) Icahn Enterprises
Sellers(s) Citizens Rx
Deal Type Divestiture

Target Company

Cottman Transmission Systems

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States
Cottman Transmission Systems, Inc. is a franchiser of automotive transmission centers that repair, re manufacture and service transmissions and related components.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Icahn Enterprises

Sunny Isles Beach, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1987
Sector Diversified
Employees15,037
Revenue 9.9B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Icahn Enterprises is a diversified holding company engaged in nine primary business segments: Investment, Automotive, Energy, Metals, Railcar, Gaming, Food Packaging, Real Estate and Home Fashion. Icahn Enterprises was founded in 1987 and is based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 6 of 7
Sector: Franchising 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 3 of 3
State: Pennsylvania 2 of 3
Country: United States 6 of 7
Year: 2017 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-05 Beck/Arnley Worldparts

Smyrna, Tennessee, United States

Beck/Arnley Worldparts, Inc. is a automotive parts distribution services.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-05 American Driveline Systems

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States

American Driveline Systems, Inc. is the franchisor of AAMCO and Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care brands. AAMCO and Cottman are the #1 and #2 transmission repair retail chains in North America, respectively, with nearly 700 franchised units in 47 states and three provinces with more than 60 percent brand awareness. The Company is also a remanufacturer of transmissions and related parts through its Global Powertrain Systems (“GPS”) division, which provides franchisees a reliable and price competitive solution for their transmission needs.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Citizens Rx

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 2009
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Citizens Rx is a provider of pharmacy benefit management services, including formulary management, claims processing, and rebate administration. Citizens Rx was founded in 2009 and is based in Oak Park, Illinois.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Franchising 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
State: Pennsylvania 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2017 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-03-08 Cottman Transmission Systems

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States

Cottman Transmission Systems, Inc. is a franchiser of automotive transmission centers that repair, re manufacture and service transmissions and related components.

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