Penske (PAG) to Buy Rybrook Group in the United Kingdom
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. PAG has signed an agreement to acquire Rybrook Group Limited, which consists of 15 premium dealerships in the United Kingdom. These dealerships comprise four BMW dealerships, four MINI dealerships, four Volvo dealerships, two Land Rover dealerships and one Porsche dealership. Among the four BMW dealerships, three locations retail BMW Motorrad motorcycles.
The buyout represents estimated annualized revenues of $1 billion and is expected to be completed by January 2024. The company plans to fund this acquisition using its existing liquidity.
Penske has become the largest dealership group for Freightliner in North America with the Warner Truck Centers buyout. This aided the company in diversifying its business, expanding its customer base and capitalizing on the Retail Commercial Trucks segment.
Last year, PAG completed several acquisitions and opened new dealerships worth more than $1.3 billion in annualized revenues.
In the second quarter of 2023, Penske acquired Transolutions Truck Centres located in the Manitoba market. The buyout is expected to generate nearly $180 million in annualized revenues. Moreover, in the third quarter of 2023, it acquired a dealership of BMW and Porsche each in North Carolina, which are expected to generate nearly $140 million in annualized revenues.
In the last reported quarter, Penske reported revenues of $7.4 billion, representing an 8% increase year over year. However, PAG’s capital expenditure increased to $86.6 million compared with $57.6 million in the corresponding quarter of 2022. While the company’s heavy investments in growth and expansion are likely to buoy its prospects, they may strain its near-term financials and cash flows.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
PAG currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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