Acquisition Advancements: Uni‐Select announces the acquisition of General Auto Parts and Miron Auto Dépôt
Boucherville, Québec — Uni-Select has successfully completed two new strategic acquisitions: All Parts Automotive Limited, an independent store operating as General Auto Parts in Toronto, Ontario and Miron Auto Dépôt, a Uni‑Select member operating in Saint-Eustache, Québec. General Auto Parts, in the Greater Toronto area According to a recent press release, General Auto Parts, a […]
Alder Alterations: Uni-Select expands its reach in British Columbia with acquisition of Alder Auto Parts
Surrey, British Columbia — Uni-Select has announced the strategic acquisition of Alder Auto Parts in Surrey, B.C., bringing the total number of corporate stores in the province to 21. In a recent press release, John Feddersen, president of Alder Auto Parts commented that “joining Uni-Select starts a new and important chapter for us. We are […]
Riding Together: Bumper to Bumper announces partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Regina, Saskatchewan — Uni-Select and its flagship brand Bumper To Bumper have announced a major partnership with the Canadian Football League, the Saskatchewan Roughriders. As reported by Uni-Select, this partnership will see the Bumper to Bumper logo prominently featured on the right chest jersey patch of all four of the team’s jerseys, solidifying the company […]
Fixing For Change : Fix Network donates $259,446 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada; achieves National Mission Partner status
Milton, Ontario – Fix Network Canada, leader in the automotive aftermarket industry has proudly announced its achievement of National Mission Partner status with Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada). This specific designation is granted to organizations committing to an annual donation of $250,000, and a recent press release noted that Fix Network Canada not […]
Bumpers and Breakfasts: Bumper to Bumper launches nation fundraiser with Breakfast Club of Canada
Boucherville, Quebec — The Bumper to Bumper family is thrilled to announce an agreement with Breakfast Club of Canada to launch a nationwide fundraising campaign under the theme “Long Live Our Kids”. Driven by a shared commitment to our communities, this agreement reflects our common mission to foster the growth and success of Canadian children […]
Done Deal: LKQ completes acquisition of Uni-Select
Boucherville, Quebec — LKQ Corporation has completed its acquisition of Uni-Select, the company announced Tuesday morning. Consideration for the purchased shares of Uni-Select has been remitted as depositary as part of the deal, and will be paid to former shareholders “as soon as reasonably practicable after the date hereof,” wrote LKQ in a press release. […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla Model Y dominates European car sales; U.K. watchdog investigates LKQ, Uni-Select deal
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Tesla marks a milestone with the Model Y while LKQ and Uni-Select reconvene to tackle concerns from the United Kingdom Competition and Market Authority. The Y in Europe The Tesla Model Y was Europe’s best-selling vehicle in the first half of 2023, according to numbers from DataForce. A total of […]
Finish Line in Sight: Uni-Select achieves Investment Canada Act approval in LKQ acquisition process
Toronto, Ontario — Uni-Select announced Thursday its receipt of approval under the Investment Canada Act, moving the company one step closer to closing its acquisition deal with LKQ and its numbered company. “The above-mentioned approval satisfies the closing condition regarding the Investment Canada Act set forth in the arrangement agreement between Uni-Select, LKQ Corporation and […]
Checks and Balances: Uni-Select, LKQ acquisition passes antitrust requirements, awaiting U.K. approval
Boucherville, Québec — Uni-Select and LKQ say they are pleased to announce they have gotten the green light from the Canadian Competition Bureau to go forward with LKQ’s acquisition of Uni-Select, first announced in February. Additionally, the waiting period mandated under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired, meaning that Uni-Select has achieved […]
Clear Consensus: Uni-Select approves plan of arrangement with LKQ
Boucherville, Quebec — Uni-Select shareholders announced that they have approved their company’s plan of arrangement with LKQ and its subsidiary, securing a near-unanimous agreement at Thursday’s special meeting. The arrangement resolution was approved by 98.87 percent of the votes cast by shareholders present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting, […]
