AAIA Report Shows Aftermarket M&A Highest Since 1999

The number of merger and acquisition deals in the U.S. automotive parts and accessories industry rebounded in 2005, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). 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, says AAIA.

BETHESDA, MD – The number of merger and acquisition deals in the U.S. automotive parts and accessories industry rebounded in 2005, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).

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, says AAIA.

These and other statistics can be found in AAIA’s 2006/2007 Aftermarket Factbook, which is on sale now.

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 http://www.aftermarket.org. Discounts are available for multiple copies.