M&A Deal Summary

Uni-Select Acquires Dash Distributors

On September 18, 2017, Uni-Select acquired distribution company Dash Distributors

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Uni-Select’s 9th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Uni-Select’s 9th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Uni-Select’s 1st transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-09-18
Target Dash Distributors
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Uni-Select
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Dash Distributors

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Dash Distributors, Inc. is a distributor of automotive products that includes fuel pumps, radiators, coil springs, engine parts and airline accessories. Dash Distributors, Inc. was established in 1992 and is based in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Buyer

Uni-Select

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Distribution
Revenue 1.7B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Uni-Select is a North American distributor of replacement parts, equipment, tools, accessories, paint, and related products in the automotive aftermarket. Uni-Select was founded in 1968 and is based in Boucherville, Canada.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 14
Sector (Distribution) 9 of 11
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 14
State (Alberta) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 9 of 11
Year (2017) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-01 PA Topco

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Parts Alliance Group Ltd. is one of the major groups of automotive parts distributors throughout the UK and Ireland. The group has 196 branches nationwide. The group incorporates several local brand identities, eight of which are owned by Parts Alliance Group. Operating as one organisation gives group the benefit of centralised support and expertise from specialist departments.

Buy £205M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-15 AutoChoice Parts & Paints

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

AutoChoice Parts & Paints Ltd. is a distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and paints for both domestic and foreign vehicles, with approximately 150 professionals in the eastern Canada market. AutoChoice specializes in original equipment type replacement products. AutoChoice has always delivered and taken great pride in providing products.

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