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...]
Colonnade Securities Advises OpenRoad Lending on its sale to Clarion Capital Partners
Fort Worth, TX, September 14, 2021— OpenRoad Lending and Clarion Capital Partners announced that Clarion has completed a strategic investment in OpenRoad, the fast-growing direct-to-consumer auto finance company. OpenRoad’s co-founders, Chris Goodman, Jeff Austin, and Joseph Everly, will continue their roles as CEO, CFO, and CTO, respectively. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2009 by the same executives who pioneered RoadLoans, OpenRoad partners with banks, credit unions and institutional investors to enable consumers to refinance their existing auto loans, lower their interest rates and achieve significant monthly savings. In addition, OpenRoad offers value-add … [Read more...]
Colonnade advises CalTex on its sale to Cornell Capital and Spectrum Automotive
NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Automotive Holdings Corp. ("Spectrum"), a leading agent, marketer and administrator of finance and insurance ("F&I") products for the U.S. automotive market, today announced the acquisition of CalTex Protective Coatings ("CalTex" or the "Company"), the largest manufacturer and provider of automotive appearance protection products in the U.S. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Since its founding in 1983, CalTex has become a leading administrator of automotive F&I products with one of the most extensive distribution networks in the industry, selling through nearly 4,000 franchise dealerships nationwide. A trusted … [Read more...]
Colonnade Advises AutoAssure on its Sale to Endurance
August 2016 Colonnade Securities LLC acted as exclusive financial adviser to AutoAssure, a direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) marketer of Vehicle Service Contracts, on its sale to Endurance. The acquisition will enable Endurance to expand its DTC penetration and leverage AutoAssure’s systems. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. … [Read more...]
Colonnade Advises Capital Z on its Acquisition of Portfolio Group
June 2016 Lake Forest, CA – Capital Z Partners Management, LLC (“Capital Z”), a New York-based private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Portfolio Group, Inc (“Portfolio” or the “Company”) from Frontenac Company, LLC (“Frontenac”), a Chicago-based private equity firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Lake Forest, CA, and with operations in Dallas, TX, Portfolio is a leading independent provider of finance and insurance products and services to automotive dealers across the country. The Company develops, sells and administers auto dealer extended warranty programs across a full-service product offering including vehicle service contracts, GAP insurance … [Read more...]
Colonnade Advises Automotive Development Group, a Leading F&I Agency, on its Sale to APCO Holdings, LLC
February 2016 APCO Holdings, LLC (APCO), a leading marketer and administrator of aftermarket benefits sold by franchised and independent auto dealers throughout the U.S., today announced that it has acquired 100% of Automotive Development Group, LLC (ADG) from The Zabel Companies, LLC (Zabel). Following the transaction, ADG's senior management will remain shareholders and the company will continue to be operated as a separate business operation with the current management team remaining in place. Colonnade Securities served as the exclusive financial advisor to ADG and Zabel on this transaction. "ADG has been an intricate and an important part of APCO and our EasyCare brand's success since … [Read more...]
Colonnade advises Omnisure on its sale to Fortress
October 2014 Omnisure Group, LLC, a leading provider of payment plans for retail vehicle service contracts (VSCs), announced its sale to affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE:FIG). Under terms of the sale, Fortress will take a controlling interest in Omnisure, previously held by Lincoln Park Capital, LLC, a Chicago based institutional investor, and affiliates, with the recapitalized company expected to pursue opportunities for growth and business expansion. Ed and Paul Walder, Omnisure’s founding executives, will retain a significant ownership stake in the company and will continue to operate the business going forward. Colonnade Securities LLC advised Omnisure Group on this … [Read more...]
Colonnade advises D.E. Shaw & Co. and investors on the sale of PayLink Payment Plans, LLC to an investment group led by Oxford Financial Group
January 2012 Oxford Financial Group, Ltd., announced that PayLink Mayfair, Inc. has completed the acquisition of PayLink Payment Plans, LLC ("PayLink"). PayLink Mayfair, Inc., a strategic investment entity created by Oxford on behalf of a private investor group and the management of PayLink, is a continuation of Oxford’s Mayfair Management Buyout strategy of investing directly in privately held companies with exceptional management teams. Headquartered in Chicago, PayLink is a specialty finance company with a demonstrated leadership position as a provider of short-term, collateralized receivables and payment processing to facilitate the purchase of Vehicle Service Contracts ("VSC"), … [Read more...]