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ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC (ABG): M&A transaction — Asbury Automotive completes $1.2B acquisition of Jim Koons Automotive Companies
ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC
- Acquisition adds 20 dealerships, 29 franchises, and 6 collision centers in VA, MD, DE.
- Expected annualized revenue of ~$3B from Koons; purchase price includes $740M goodwill.
- Funded via Asbury's existing credit facility and cash on hand.
- Koons is the 9th largest privately-held U.S. dealer group with top Toyota, Lexus, Mercedes franchises.