Cazoo to Acquire Vans365 to Launch Online Commercial Vehicle Sales
October 18, 2021
Cazoo (NYSE: CZOO) announced it has agreed to acquire UK online commercial vehicle retailer Vans365 as it expands its online offering into commercial vehicles. The cash deal is for £6.5 million and is subject to FCA approval, expected in the coming weeks.
- Buyers
- Cazoo
- Targets
- Vans365
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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