July 13, 2023 The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today the acquisition of Xzilon, the industry benchmark for high-performance vehicle protection products. The Xzilon brand is well known in dealership F&I departments and is nationally recognized for its exterior protection products (Carbon Ceramic with Graphene and Diamond Grade 9H Ceramic System), Xmicrobe all-in-one interior protection, and full portfolio of additional industry-leading appearance protection products. “Much like Reynolds, Xzilon is focused on the success of its customers, innovation, and teamwork,” said Chris Walsh, president of Reynolds. “The company has a legacy of being a leader in its space and … [Read more...]
Colonnade Advises Streamline Recon on its Sale to SolutionWorks
February 6, 2023 SolutionWorks, a leading provider of automotive reconditioning services, announced the acquisition of Streamline Recon, LLC (“Streamline Recon” or the “Company”), a Texas-based automotive reconditioning company focused on the automotive dealership market. SolutionWorks will be partnering with Streamline’s management team, who will remain with the Company post-close and retain an ownership stake in SolutionWorks. Streamline Recon provides automotive reconditioning services primarily for the franchise dealership market, turning new and used inventory into retail-ready vehicles. Founded in 2000, the Company has been a trusted service provider in the Dallas Metroplex for … [Read more...]
Colonnade advises The Reynolds and Reynolds Company on its acquisition of American Guardian Warranty Services
January 26, 2023 The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today the acquisition of American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS), a premier provider of vehicle service contracts, limited warranties, and other F&I products and services. The acquisition will provide a clear path for dealers looking to streamline selling aftermarket products no matter where the customer is – online, in-store, or a combination of the two. “Consumers are demonstrating that regardless of how they shop, they see growing value in F&I products. But they expect to be educated and they expect accurate pricing,” said Chris Walsh, president of Reynolds. “AGWS has proven to be the leader in aftermarket … [Read more...]