August, 2019
For 2019 YTD, strategic buyers accounted for 87% of Automotive M&A transactions. During 2018, strategic buyers accounted for 86% of the transactions.
Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:
– Autokinition acquired Tower International for $1.2 billion.
– Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. acquired the electric vehicle systems division from AxleTech International Holdings for approximately $120 million.
– Constellium acquired UACJ for $140 million.
– American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AXL) acquired Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. for approximately $3.42 billion.
– Winnebago Industries, Inc. acquired Grand Design RV for approximately $500 million.
– Polaris Industries Inc. (Delaware) acquired TAP Automotive Holdings, LLC for approximately $670 million.
– Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) acquired Jayco, Inc. for approximately $580 million.
– Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:VITRO A) acquired Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC for approximately $310 million.
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