Deal Summary

Leader Auto Resources Inc

BellMark Partners, LLC advised Leader Auto Resources LAR, Inc. (the “Company” or “LAR”) in its recapitalization with Resilience Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Business Description

Headquartered in the Montreal suburb of Pointe-Claire, Quebec, LAR is the largest sourcing partner for franchised new vehicle dealerships in North America. Serving a customer base across Canada and the United States ranging from single dealerships to large automotive groups, LAR is a premier provider of integrated procurement and supply chain solutions, including spend management and analysis, sourcing and supply, inventory management, and collision center management.

Transaction Description

BellMark Partners, LLC acted as the Company’s exclusive financial advisor in connection with the completion of this transaction. BellMark Partners, LLC was selected by the Company due to its industrial industry experience and senior-level attention to transaction execution.

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About BellMark Partners, LLC

BellMark Partners, LLC is an independent investment bank that provides M&A advisory and investment banking services to middle market companies in the business & technology services, consumer, industrials and healthcare industries. We advise family, entrepreneur, and other privately-owned companies; private equity and family office-owned companies; and small to mid-cap public companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and strategic advisory services. Our Managing Directors have collectively executed and closed more than 400 transactions during their professional careers, and previously worked as senior bankers for firms such KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc., BankBoston Robertson Stephens, Fleet Securities, Inc. and Covington Associates LLC.