Transactions

Burson Group – acquisition of Metcash Automotive Holdings

Miles Advisory Partners acted as advisor to Burson Group Limited (ASX: BAP) on their acquisition of Metcash Automotive Holdings Pty Ltd

Transaction Details

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Sector
Consumer
Miles Role

Buy-side advisor to Burson Group Limited (ASX: BAP)

Deal Type

Mergers & Acquisitions

Year Completed

2015

Contacts for this Transaction
Lloyd Way
Managing Director
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Overview

  • Metcash Automotive Holdings (MAH) was one of Australia’s leading wholesalers and distributors of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, operating 416 stores and outlets under the Autobarn, Autopro, Carparts, ABS and Midas brands as well as ~3,000 other aftermarket customers
  • Burson Group (ASX: BAP), subsequently rebranded to Bapcor in 2016, is one of Asia-Pacific’s leading trade-focused automotive aftermarket parts distributors, employing over 5,000 people over 1,100 locations in Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia
  • The acquisition, extended BAP’s position across the full automotive aftermarket supply chain — adding wholesale distribution scale, a retail franchise network and a service workshop business alongside its existing trade store operations

Further information on this transaction is available at: Burson Group / Metcash Automotive Holdings AFR Article