Capstone Partners LLC Initiates Coverage on the Automotive Aftermarket

The Automotive Aftermarket report covers various market trends and transaction developments, as well as expresses Capstone’s expectations that the vibrant M&A activity across the sector will continue over the next 18 to 24 months.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) September 21, 2006 -- Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national, middle-market investment banking firm, has released its most recent coverage report on the automotive aftermarket industry. The report covers various market trends and transaction developments, as well as expresses Capstone’s expectations that the vibrant M&A activity across the sector will continue over the next 18 to 24 months.

Nicholas Pollard, head of research in Capstone’s Specialty Products Group, commented, “There are a lot of exciting dynamics at play and we are seeing major structural changes across the industry. The automotive aftermarket remains highly fragmented with modest organic growth. We have seen many industry participants respond to off-shore competition and continued margin pressures by exploring external growth opportunities.”

Kevin Jolley, a Director in Capstone’s Specialty Products Investment Banking Group, added, “Within the auto aftermarket space, we expect to see strong interest from acquirers looking for companies that manufacture specialty products or electronics, or participate in the catalog and internet retail segment. Companies with unique brands, high quality parts or differentiated services will be the most desirable assets.”

To receive a complimentary copy of this Research Coverage Report on the Automotive Aftermarket, please contact Nicholas Pollard at 617-619-3328.

About Capstone Partners LLC
Capstone Partners LLC is a leading national investment banking advisory firm dedicated to serving the needs of middle-market businesses. Headquartered in Boston, the firm maintains transactional and research resources in the technology & media, business services and specialty products industries. For more information on Capstone Partners, please visit www.capstonellc.com.

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