M&A Deal Summary

Lithia Motors Acquires DCH Auto Group

On June 15, 2014, Lithia Motors acquired automotive company DCH Auto Group for 363M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lithia Motors’ 6th transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Lithia Motors’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Lithia Motors’ 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lithia Motors’ 1st transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-06-15
Target DCH Auto Group
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Lithia Motors
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 363M USD

Target

DCH Auto Group

South Amboy, New Jersey, United States
DCH Auto Group comprises 27 auto dealerships in New Jersey, New York, and Southern California from Santa Barbara to San Diego, featuring a full line of new and pre-owned vehicles.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Lithia Motors

Medford, Oregon, United States
Category Company
Founded 1946
Sector Automotive
Employees27,446
Revenue 31.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Lithia Motors is an automotive retailer that sells 30 brands of new vehicles and all brands of used vehicles at 129 stores in 14 states. Lithia also arranges finance, warranty, and credit insurance contracts; and provides vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair services at all of its locations. Lithia Motors was founded in 1946 and is based in Medford, Oregon.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 21
Sector (Automotive) 6 of 15
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 19
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 21
Year (2014) 4 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-04-02 Access Ford

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Access Ford Ltd. is an automobile dealership of new and pre-owned cars.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-05 Bitterroot Motors

Missoula, Montana, United States

Bitterroot Motors, Inc. operates as an automotive dealer. The company offers new and pre-owned cars, trucks, sports utility vehicles, and crossovers.

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