M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
CarGurus completes $75M acquisition of remaining CarOffer stake; appoints new CEO
CarGurus, Inc.
- Acquired remaining minority interest in CarOffer for $75M cash; CarOffer now wholly owned.
- Zach Hallowell named CEO of CarOffer, succeeding founder Bruce Thompson.
- CarOffer reduced arbitration rates 47% YoY and improved title processing time 30%.
- CarOffer will continue as standalone brand in Addison, TX; integration with CarGurus planned.
- Deal accelerates capture of product, data and synergy opportunities between platforms.