M&A Deal Summary

LINE-X Acquires Ground Effects

On July 4, 2012, LINE-X acquired automotive company Ground Effects

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is LINE-X’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is LINE-X’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is LINE-X’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-07-04
Target Ground Effects
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) LINE-X
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Variant Capital Advisors
Capstone Financial Group
Lincoln International (Financial)

Target

Ground Effects

Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Ground Effects Ltd. has dedicated itself to excellence since its inception in 1986 and has evolved into a multi-faceted supplier of quality interior and exterior accessory components for the automotive industry and more. Our expertise and dedication can make your next program a success.

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Buyer

LINE-X

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Founded 1993
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

LINE-X is a global provider of branded spray-on pick-up truck bedliners through a franchise network. The Company utilizes a proprietary urethane resin formulation that is applied to truck beds at fixed locations. LINE-X was founded in 1993 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Advanced Protective Coatings, Inc.products are used in automotive, commercial, industrial, light industrial, heavy industrial, agricultural.

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