M&A Deal Summary

LKQ Acquires Global Trade Alliance

On February 23, 2004, LKQ acquired distribution company Global Trade Alliance for 30M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is LKQ’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is LKQ’s 10th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is LKQ’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is LKQ’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2004-02-23
Target Global Trade Alliance
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) LKQ
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 30M USD

Target

Global Trade Alliance

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Global Trade Alliance, Inc. is a distributor of aftermarket collision automotive replacement parts.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

LKQ

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1998
Sector Automotive
Employees49,000
Revenue 12.8B USD (2022)
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 Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 45
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 20
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 40
State (Ohio) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 2 of 30
Year (2004) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 10 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-01-28 Metro East Salvage

Caseyville, Illinois, United States

Metro East Salvage, Inc. is an operator of a recycled OEM automotive replacement parts facility.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-06-14 Albert Lea Auto Salvage

Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States

Albert Lea Auto Salvage, Inc. is an operator of a recycled OEM automotive replacement parts facility.

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