M&A Deal Summary

International Muffler Acquires ArvinMeritor - Light Vehicle Aftermarket Exhaust Business

On March 7, 2006, International Muffler acquired automotive company ArvinMeritor - Light Vehicle Aftermarket Exhaust Business from Meritor

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is International Muffler’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is International Muffler’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is International Muffler’s 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-03-07
Target ArvinMeritor - Light Vehicle Aftermarket Exhaust Business
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) International Muffler
Sellers(s) Meritor
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

ArvinMeritor - Light Vehicle Aftermarket Exhaust Business

Loudon, Tennessee, United States
ArvinMeritor - Light Vehicle Aftermarket Exhaust Business engages in the production of aftermarket exhaust systems and components business based in Loudon, Tenn. and Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

International Muffler

Loudon, Tennessee, United States

Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

International Muffler Co., Inc. is a manufacturer of replacement exhaust and emissions products marketed most notably under the IMCO®, Maremont®, and Cherry Bomb® brands.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2006) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Meritor

Troy, Michigan, United States

Category Company
Founded 1909
Sector Automotive
Employees8,600
Revenue 3.0B USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION
Meritor's corporate headquarters in Troy, Michigan.
Meritor's corporate headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

Meritor is a global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules, and components to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for the commercial vehicle, transportation, and industrial sectors. Meritor was formed in 1909 and is based in Troy, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 13
Sector (Automotive) 2 of 11
Type (Divestiture) 4 of 11
State (Tennessee) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 9
Year (2006) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-07-02 Central Tubing Facility

United States

Central Tubing Facility, produces stainless steel tubing used primarily in the manufacture of passenger and light truck exhaust systems used throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-06-20 ArvinMeritor - Light Vehicle Aftermarket Ride Control Business

Cape Town, South Africa

ArvinMeritor - Light Vehicle Aftermarket Ride Control Business manufactures, markets, sells, and supplies branded automotive aftermarket products in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.

Sell $12M