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ACQUISITION HIGHLIGHTS
Strategically, our relentless pursuit of
growing our Commercial business advances
forward through the acquisition by
adding 1,248 Carquest company- owned
stores, 105 Worldpac branches and
servicing approximately 1,400 Carquest
independent customers. During 2013,
we also made progress on the integration
of the 124 acquired BWP stores. The
newly combined business will provide
a platform for continued growth of our
Commercial business and enhance our
competitive position in DIY. We will also
be able to solidify our market position
and increase service levels to a broader
and more diverse customer base in the
industry. The acquisition increases our
reach with immediate coast-to-coast and
North American market coverage. It also
expands our platform to include the
important independent customer channel
while building on our commitment to
national accounts, large bay garages,
heavy-duty, eet and government programs.
continued
As part of the General Parts transaction, Advance acquired Worldpac, the market leader in wholesale distribution of import parts.
Worldpac has 40 years of import experience and together with the AI business, it positions Advance as the largest scale import
distributor in the country with approximately $1.3 billion in sales.(6) Together, Worldpac and AI provide the widest range of products,
deep industry expertise and leading on-line programs. The import parts market is both large and growing and with a larger import
platform, Advance will be better positioned to capitalize on the positive dynamics to drive future growth.
(6) As of third quarter 2013 on a trailing twelve month basis.
Well Positioned To Serve The Fast Growing Import Market
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