Dayton Parts

Overview

Deal Type Mergers & Acquisitions
Details Acquisition
Client & Transactional Partners Dayton Parts
AEA
Dorman Products, Inc.
Our Role Sell-Side Advisor

Summary

On August 10th, 2021, KeyBanc Capital Markets (“KBCM”) successfully advised Dayton Parts (“Dayton” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of AEA Investors (“AEA”) on its sale to Dorman Products, Inc. (“Dorman”) for $338 million. Dayton engaged KBCM to serve as sell-side advisor based on its industry-leading Specialty Distribution practice and proven M&A execution capabilities. The Company, headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, is a leading distributor and manufacturer of undercarriage replacement products to the commercial vehicle aftermarket. Dorman, headquartered in Colmar, PA, supplies assorted replacement parts for passenger cars, light and heavy duty trucks, in the global automotive aftermarket industry.

Dayton’s operations include three manufacturing facilities and seven distribution centers located throughout the US and Canada.

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