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Ritchie Bros. Acquires IAA, Inc.

March 20, 2023

Transportation

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated completed its acquisition of IAA, Inc. on March 20, 2023, in a deal in which IAA shareholders received $12.80 in cash and 0.5252 Ritchie Bros. common shares per IAA share. The transaction combines two leading vehicle and equipment marketplaces to expand Ritchie Bros.' digital marketplace capabilities and broaden its global footprint; IAA common stock ceased trading following the close.

IAA, Inc. Acquires Auto Exchange (Marisat, Inc.)

June 21, 2021

Automotive

IAA, Inc. acquired the entirety of the assets of Marisat, Inc. d/b/a Auto Exchange, a regional salvage-recovery and vehicle remarketing business in New Jersey. Financial terms were not disclosed; IAA said the acquisition expands its physical presence in New Jersey and it will operate Auto Exchange going forward while welcoming CEO Christine Palfrey and her colleagues to the IAA team.

J.D. Power Acquires Superior Integrated Auctions (SIA)

March 3, 2025

Automotive

J.D. Power has acquired Superior Integrated Auctions (SIA) to integrate SIA's online vehicle auction marketplace into the J.D. Power Marketplace. The deal brings SIA's auction technology and team together with J.D. Power's valuation data, predictive analytics and ChromeData capabilities to expand J.D. Power's pre-owned vehicle inventory management and digital sales offerings.

iA Financial Group Acquires Innovative Aftermarket Systems from Genstar Capital and Flexpoint Ford

May 26, 2020

Insurance

iA Financial Group (iA Financial Corporation Inc.) has completed the acquisition of Innovative Aftermarket Systems (IAS), a U.S.-based provider of vehicle protection products, administration and underwriting, from Genstar Capital and minority holder Flexpoint Ford for US$720 million. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, IAS operates with more than 500 employees and a distribution network of over 4,300 dealer relationships; iA said the deal strengthens its U.S. warranty capabilities and positions the combined business for growth in a fragmented market.

JAS Acquires International Airfreight Associates (IAA)

February 20, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

JAS has completed the acquisition of International Airfreight Associates B.V. (IAA), a Netherlands-based specialist in air, ocean and road freight with strong expertise in time-sensitive perishable goods. The deal expands JAS's European footprint and capabilities in perishables and multimodal logistics, integrating IAA's teams and operations across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany into the JAS network.

VIQ Solutions Acquires The Transcription Agency

October 5, 2021

Professional Services

VIQ Solutions Inc. acquired The Transcription Agency (TTA), a UK-based outsourced transcription provider, to support a new multi-year contract and expand its localized services in the United Kingdom. The purchase price was approximately US$1.7 million (US$0.85 million paid in cash on closing and US$0.85 million deferred), and the deal enables VIQ to combine TTA's local transcription capabilities with its AI-enabled platforms like NetScribe and FirstDraft.