duPont REGISTRY Group Acquires LLP Exotic Auto Finance

duPont REGISTRY Group Acquires Majority Stake in Elferspot

February 17, 2026

Automotive

duPont REGISTRY Group (DRG) has acquired a majority stake in Elferspot, the Austria-based marketplace and media platform for pre-owned and classic Porsche sports cars. The deal will keep Elferspot’s team and operations in Austria while enabling international expansion through DRG’s marketing, dealer relationships, editorial reach and commerce capabilities.

Warburg Pincus-Led Group Acquires Exeter Finance from Blackstone Funds

June 28, 2021

Financial Services

A Warburg Pincus-led investor group has agreed to acquire Exeter Finance LLC from funds managed by Blackstone. Exeter, an Irving, Texas-based tech-enabled indirect auto lender with a managed loan portfolio of more than $7 billion, will continue to be led by CEO Jason Grubb, who remains a meaningful investor; terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close by the end of 2021.

J.D. Power Acquires Autovista Group

September 12, 2023

Data & Analytics

J.D. Power has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autovista Group, a pan‑European and Australian provider of automotive data, analytics and market insights. The deal expands J.D. Power's vehicle valuation and specification capabilities while broadening its footprint in Europe and Australia; Autovista's ~700 employees and senior leadership will join J.D. Power, and the acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2023 subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval.

LPL Financial Acquires Minority Stake in Private Advisor Group

November 20, 2025

Wealth Management

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has acquired a minority ownership stake in Private Advisor Group, the Morristown, New Jersey–based RIA with $41.3 billion in AUM. Republic Capital Group served as the investment banking advisor to Private Advisor Group. The investment joins LPL with existing minority owner Merchant Investment Management and six legacy shareholders to deepen strategic ties and expand programs, technology, and operational support for advisors.

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Three Luxury Brand Dealerships in Florida and Texas

May 19, 2025

Automotive

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. acquired three luxury-brand dealerships — a Lexus and an Acura dealership in Fort Myers, Florida, and Mercedes‑Benz of South Austin in Texas — expanding its footprint in key cluster markets. The three dealerships are expected to generate approximately $330 million in combined annual revenues and will complement Group 1's existing luxury portfolio.

Pivotal Growth Acquires Lifetime Finance Group Limited

December 9, 2021

Financial Services

Pivotal Growth, the joint venture between Pollen Street IV and LSL Property Services plc, has agreed terms to acquire Lifetime Finance Group Limited, a Glasgow-based mortgage broker with strengths in new-build, contractor and self-employed mortgages. The deal is the first bolt-on acquisition for the Pivotal Growth platform as it builds a UK-wide mortgage brokerage business; Lifetime's CEO Gordon Hunter will retain a minority investment.