NEWS RELEASE: Aftermarket Mergers and Acquisitions Highest Since 1999
Please cut and paste the folowing URL link into your Web browser: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=12875346&message_id=219902&user_id=AutoAfterM NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release AAIA-44-06 For more information, contact: Rich White 301-654-6664, ext. 1030 E-mail: rich.white@aftermarket.org Aftermarket Mergers and Acquisitions Highest Since 1999 AAIA 2006/2007 Aftermarket Factbook Follows Trend BETHESDA, MD - Sept. 12, 2006 - The number of merger and acquisition deals in the U.S. automotive parts and accessories industry rebounded in 2005, according to the 2006/2007 Aftermarket Factbook. A total of 56 reported mergers and acquisitions occurred among aftermarket businesses in 2005, the highest number of deals since 1999. Aftermarket manufacturers accounted for 57 percent of the industry's mergers and acquisitions in 2005 with 32 deals. The number of reported wholesaler deals also increased substantially, rising from five in 2004 to 21 in 2005. The 2006/2007 Aftermarket Factbook includes statistical tables, charts, analysis and trends in the U.S. and key international markets covering: * Overall size of the automotive (i.e., light duty) aftermarket. * Overall size of the heavy duty aftermarket. * Key aftermarket segments (paint and body equipment, tool & equipment, etc.). * DIY consumer demographics. * Vehicle registrations. * Vehicle sales. * Vehicle usage statistics and operating costs. * Miles driven. * Sales of aftermarket accessories. * Sales of automotive chemicals and fluids. * State summary statistics. * U.S. trade data of motor vehicle parts and accessories. * Information on the Chinese and Canadian aftermarkets. * Key economic and financial indicators. * Guide to aftermarket data resources. The full-color Aftermarket Factbook is available for $149 for AAIA members and $449 for non-members. The eFactbook, which offers an enhanced "copy and paste" feature, is available to members for $199 and $449 to non-members. To order by phone, call 301-654-6664, or download a publication order form at www.aftermarket.org. Discounts are available for multiple copies. About AAIA AAIA is a Bethesda, Md.-based association whose more than 8,000 member companies and affiliates manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, service, tools, equipment, materials and supplies. Through its membership, AAIA represents more than 100,000 repair shops, parts stores and distribution outlets. ### *********************************************************************** 7101 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1300, Bethesda, MD, 20814 *********************************************************************** Click below to unsubscribe: http://www.magnetmail.net/Actions/unsubscribe.cfm?message_id=219902&user_id=AutoAfterM&recipient_id=12875346&email=submit@theautochannel.com&group_id=55396