Investment Summary

Metcash Invests In Automotive Brands Group

On June 28, 2012, Metcash invested in distribution company Automotive Brands Group for 54M USD

Investment Highlights
  • This is Metcash’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Metcash’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Metcash’s 1st transaction in Australia.

Investment Summary
Date 2012-06-28
Target Automotive Brands Group
Sector Distribution
Investor(s) Metcash
Deal Type Stake Purchase
Deal Value 54M USD

Target

Automotive Brands Group

Australia
Automotive Brands Group is a distributor and franchise operator in the automotive parts aftermarket sector, distributing product to a network of 241 stores. ABG owns and manages the Autobarn franchise, Autopro dealership groups and its Car Parts division services a further 21 independent operators.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Metcash

Macquarie Park, Australia
Category Company
Founded 1927
Sector Distribution
Employees9,000
Revenue 15.8B AUD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Metcash Ltd. is a wholesale distribution and marketing company specialising in grocery, fresh produce, liquor, hardware, automotive parts and other fast moving consumer goods. Metcash was founded in 1927 and is based in Macquarie Park, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 5
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 2
Type (Stake Purchase) 1 of 2
Country (Australia) 1 of 5
Year (2012) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-08 Midas Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Midas Australia is a provider of after-market automotive repair services in Australia. Midas Australia was formed in 1976 and is based in Melbourne.

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