M&A Deal Summary

Valvoline and Club Assist Acquire VCA Solutions

On January 1, 2019, Valvoline and Club Assist acquired distribution company VCA Solutions

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Valvoline’s 1st and Club Assist’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Valvoline’s 3rd and Club Assist’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Valvoline’s 1st and Club Assist’s 1st transaction in Kentucky.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-01-01
Target VCA Solutions
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Valvoline
Club Assist
Deal Type Joint Venture

Target

VCA Solutions

Lexington, Kentucky, United States
VCA Solutions is a global distributor of automotive lead-acid and AGM batteries. Today, nearly 1,300 VIOC company-operated and franchise-owned service center locations use VCA for their battery solutions.

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Buyer

Valvoline

Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Category Company
Founded 1866
Sector Chemicals
Employees9,600
Revenue 1.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Valvoline is a worldwide producer and distributor of premium-branded automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants, and automotive chemicals. Valvoline markets Eagle One appearance products, Zerex antifreeze, SynPower performance products, Pyroil automotive chemicals and MaxLife products created for higher-mileage engines. Valvoline was founded 1866 and is based in Lexington, Kentucky.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 7
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Joint Venture) 1 of 1
State (Kentucky) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2019) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-17 Great Canadian Oil Change

Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Great Canadian Oil Change Ltd. is a provider of franchises 73 quick-lube stores in five Canadian provinces, primarily in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-05 Terrible Herbst - 12 quick-lube centers

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Terrible Herbst, Inc. - 12 quick-lube centers operate gas stations in US.

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Buyer

Club Assist

Melbourne, Australia
Category Company
Sector Electrical Equipment
DESCRIPTION

Club Assist specializes in the sourcing, storage, distribution, and installation of automotive, motorcycle, and marine batteries, alternators, and starter motors. Club Assist mobile service offering includes roadside services, battery replacement, alternator and starter motor replacement, and vehicle inspections. Club Assist is based in Melbourne, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Joint Venture) 1 of 1
State (Kentucky) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 1 of 1
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