M&A Deal Summary

LKQ Acquires Arleigh International

On August 3, 2016, LKQ acquired distribution company Arleigh International from NVM Private Equity

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is LKQ’s 19th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is LKQ’s 4th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-08-03
Target Arleigh International
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) LKQ
Sellers(s) NVM Private Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Arleigh International

Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Arleigh International Ltd. are specialist leisure wholesalers in the UK trading through three divisions supplying equipment and spares into the holiday home (Arleigh), motorhome (Nova Leisure) and inland waterways (Midland Chandlers) markets. From their purpose built 60,000 sq ft premises in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, they supply over 13,000 SKUs on a next day basis to over 4,000 trade accounts

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

LKQ

Antioch, Tennessee, United States

Category Company
Founded 1998
Sector Automotive
Employees47,000
Revenue 14.4B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

LKQ is a provider of alternative collision replacement parts and also a provider of recycled engines and transmissions and remanufactured engines, all in connection with the repair of automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ was founded in 1998 and is based in Antioch, Tennessee.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 39 of 45
Sector: Distribution M&A 19 of 20
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 36 of 40
Country: United Kingdom M&A 4 of 4
Year: 2016 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-29 Pittsburgh Glass Works

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC is a designer, producer and distributor of automotive glass to high-volume Auto-OEM applications and glass replacement markets worldwide. PGW’s business comprises engineering development and application of sophisticated automotive glass technologies; glass manufacturing and assembly operations in North America, Europe and Asia wholesale and retail aftermarket distribution services; and retailer alliance partnerships in North America.

Buy $635M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-28 Mekonomen AB

Stockholm, Sweden

Mekonomen AB is an independent car parts and service chain retailer in the Nordic region of Europe, offering a wide range of quality products including spare parts and accessories for cars, and workshop services for consumers and businesses.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

NVM Private Equity

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 290M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NVM Private Equity is an investor in growth-oriented UK-based companies. NVM does not have any sector preferences and looks to invest £2 to £10 million equity per transaction. NVM will consider a variety of transaction situations, including MBOs, MBIs, development capital financings, turnarounds, recapitalizations and early stage financings. NVM Private Equity was established in 1984 and was formerly known as Northern Venture Managers Ltd. NVM is based in Newcastle with additional offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, and Reading.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 37
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 11 of 17
Country: United Kingdom M&A 20 of 37
Year: 2016 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-18 Rockar

South Newbald, United Kingdom

Rockar is a motor retailer that provides customers with access to the services of a traditional dealership online. Rockar has also developed an online solution that helps car manufacturers digitalize their traditional routes to market. Rockar was founded in 2012 and is based in South Newbald, United Kingdom.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-27 Presteigne Broadcast Hire

Crawley, United Kingdom

Presteigne Broadcast Hire is a dry hire and complete multi-location production solution provider. Presteigne Broadcast Hire is based in Crawley, United Kingdom.

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