Uni-Select Overview
- Year Founded
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1968
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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5,200
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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6
- Investments
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48
Uni-Select General Information
Description
Uni-Select Inc is a distributor of automotive products and paint and related products for motor vehicles. The company operates in reportable segments; FinishMaster U.S., Canadian Automotive Group, GSF Car Parts U.K, and Corporate Office and Others segments. FinishMaster U.S. is engaged in the distribution of automotive refinish and industrial paint and related products. Canadian Automotive Group is involved in the distribution of automotive aftermarket parts, including refinish and industrial paint. GSF Car Parts U.K is engaged in the distribution of automotive original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket parts, and Corporate Office and Others are engaged in head office expenses and other expenses mainly related to the financing structure. Maximum revenue is from Finishmaster U.S.
Contact Information
Website
www.uniselect.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 170 Industriel Boulevard
- Boucherville, Quebec J4B 2X3
- Canada
Corporate Office
- 170 Industriel Boulevard
- Boucherville, Quebec J4B 2X3
- Canada
Uni-Select Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Uni-Select Comparisons
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Uni-Select Competitors (4)
One of Uni-Select’s 4 competitors is Continental, a Corporation company based in Hanover, Germany.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Continental | Corporation | Hanover, Germany | ||||
| Genuine Parts | Corporation | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| Dorman Products | Corporation | Colmar, PA | ||||
| AutoZone (Johannesburg) | Formerly PE-Backed | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Uni-Select Signals
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Uni-Select Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Uni-Select Investments & Acquisitions (48)
Uni-Select’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with General Auto Parts (Distributors/Wholesale). The deal was made on 19-Jun-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| General Auto Parts (Distributors/Wholesale) | 19-Jun-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Alder Auto Parts | 14-Jun-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Specialty Retail | ||
| Gilbert Supply | 12-Apr-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Maslack Supply | 02-Aug-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Bay Auto & Truck Parts | 01-Feb-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive |
Uni-Select Exits (3)
Uni-Select’s most recent exit was on 07-Aug-2017 from GSF Car Parts. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| GSF Car Parts | 07-Aug-2017 | Completed |
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| Beck/Arnley Worldparts | 02-Jun-2008 | Completed |
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| Centre de Pièces Gagnon | 01-Jan-2000 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Uni-Select Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Supply | Vernon, Canada | 1982 | |
| Alder Auto Parts | Surrey, Canada | 1978 | |
| FinishMaster | Indianapolis, IN | 1968 | |
| Maslack Supply | Sudbury, Canada | 1959 | |
| General Auto Parts (Distributors/Wholesale) | Toronto, Canada | 1959 |
Uni-Select FAQs
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When was Uni-Select founded?
Uni-Select was founded in 1968.
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Where is Uni-Select headquartered?
Uni-Select is headquartered in Boucherville, Canada.
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What is the size of Uni-Select?
Uni-Select has 5,200 total employees.
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What industry is Uni-Select in?
Uni-Select’s primary industry is Distributors/Wholesale.
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Is Uni-Select a private or public company?
Uni-Select is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Uni-Select?
The current valuation of Uni-Select is .
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What is Uni-Select’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Uni-Select is .
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How much funding has Uni-Select raised over time?
Uni-Select has raised $56.6M.
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Who are Uni-Select’s investors?
Birch Hill Equity Partners, EdgePoint (Canada), and Skidmore Group have invested in Uni-Select.
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Who are Uni-Select’s competitors?
Continental, Genuine Parts, Dorman Products, and AutoZone (Johannesburg) are competitors of Uni-Select.
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When was Uni-Select acquired?
Uni-Select was acquired on 01-Aug-2023.
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Who acquired Uni-Select?
Uni-Select was acquired by LKQ.
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