Pritzker Private Capital Acquires Highline Aftermarket and Warren Distribution
November 10, 2020
Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has completed acquisitions of Highline Aftermarket Holdings and Warren Distribution, combining a national distributor and a private-label lubricant manufacturer into a leading automotive aftermarket supplier. The combined business will operate 27 facilities across North America, offer over 22,000 SKUs, and be led by Highline CEO Darcy Curran with Warren founder Bob Schlott serving as a board advisor.
- Buyers
- Pritzker Private Capital, Co-investors (unnamed)
- Targets
- Highline Aftermarket Holdings, LLC, Warren Distribution, Inc.
- Sellers
- The Sterling Group, Bob Schlott / Warren family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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