M&A Deal Summary

WILsquare Capital Acquires Automotive Color & Supply

On November 28, 2023, private equity firm WILsquare Capital acquired distribution company Automotive Color & Supply

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is WILsquare Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is WILsquare Capital’s 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is WILsquare Capital’s 1st transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-11-28
Target Automotive Color & Supply
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) WILsquare Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Automotive Color & Supply

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Automotive Color & Supply is a regional distributor of automotive and industrial paint and supply products. Automotive Color & Supply was founded in 1951 and is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

WILsquare Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2015
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

WILsquare Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring closely held lower middle-market companies. WILsquare will consider opportunities throughout the Midwest and South US and has a preference for businesses whose owners are looking for a partner to help pursue growth strategies. Sectors of interest include business services, technology products and services, distribution, niche manufacturing, and e-commerce. WILsquare Capital was formed in 2015 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 10
Sector (Distribution) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 7 of 7
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 10 of 10
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-21 Questx

St. John, Missouri, United States

Questx is a provider of emergency roadside assistance and auto glass claims solutions to the insurance industry, through the company’s combination with Nation Safe Drivers (“NSD”). Questx is based in St. John, Missouri.

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