M&A Deal Summary

XPEL Acquires Shadow Shield

On October 1, 2021, XPEL acquired distribution company Shadow Shield

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is XPEL’s 5th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is XPEL’s 5th transaction in Canada.
  • This is XPEL’s 3rd transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-10-01
Target Shadow Shield
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) XPEL
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Shadow Shield

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Shadow Shield is a distributor of paint protection film and window film to customers in Canada with locations in Calgary, Alberta, and Mississauga, Ontario. Shadow Shield was founded in 1999 and is based in Calgary, Alberta.

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Buyer

XPEL

San Antonio, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Automotive
Employees330
Revenue 396M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

XPEL is a producer of automotive paint and headlamp protection films with over 70,000 vehicle-specific applications and a worldwide network of trained installers. Xpel was founded in 1997 and is based in San Antonio, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 19
Sector (Distribution) 5 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 18 of 19
State (Alberta) 3 of 3
Country (Canada) 5 of 5
Year (2021) 6 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-01 Shadow Tinting

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Shadow Tinting is an installer of paint protection and window film. Shadow Tinting offers a wide range of products includes counterparts, Vehicle light protection in a specially produced optically clear heavy duty film. Shadow Tinting is based in Calgary, Alberta.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-01 invisiFRAME

Shropshire, United Kingdom

invisiFRAME is a provider of custom-tailored bicycle frame protection kits. invisiFRAME primarily sells direct-to-consumer through its website and also directly supplies bicycle shops across the UK, Europe, Australia, and the U.S. invisiFRAME is based in Shropshire, United Kingdom.

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