America's Auto Auction Dallas, Inc.

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America's Auto Auction Dallas, Inc. - overview

Established

2005

Location

Dallas, TX, US

Primary Industry

Retail

About

America's Auto Auction Dallas, Inc. operates a comprehensive auto auction platform, connecting dealers and institutional clients with a diverse inventory of vehicles through both physical and digital auction environments. Founded in 2005, America's Auto Auction Dallas, Inc. is based in Dallas, US, and serves as an auto auction platform facilitating vehicle procurement for dealers.


The company has undergone a significant strategic shift with its acquisition by XLerate Group in December 2021, enhancing its digital auction capabilities and operational efficiencies. The former CEO, Ben Lange, and CFO, Dustin Miller, exited following the acquisition. America’s Auto Auction Dallas, Inc. has executed 2 deals, with the most recent occurring on December 21, 2021.


America's Auto Auction primarily operates as a leading auto auction platform, providing a diverse range of vehicles to dealers and institutional clients through both physical and digital auction lanes. Their offerings include dealer group trades, new car store trades, and vehicles sourced from top-tier commercial accounts. Customers benefit from America's Digital services, which grant 24/7 access to thousands of frontline-ready vehicles, facilitating seamless buying and selling regardless of the client's location. The company's services cater to a wide array of clients, including auto dealers, fleet operators, and institutional buyers, which are located across various geographical markets including the Midwest, Southeast, and Western United States.


This strategic alignment enables the company to effectively meet the inventory demands of dealerships and drive customer loyalty. America's Auto Auction generates revenue primarily through transaction fees associated with vehicle sales in their auction events. Clients engage in normal business transactions through bids placed during live and online auctions, with the auction platform facilitating both B2B and direct-to-consumer sales. The auction process typically involves buyers registering to participate, followed by bidding on vehicles, with successful bids resulting in a transaction fee paid to the company.


Revenue streams include income from auctions, financing services through their custom credit line programs, and ancillary services designed to enhance the auction experience. Specific pricing plans for transaction fees and services are incorporated into the overall auction process, aligning with the company's commitment to offer high-quality auction experiences. Following the acquisition on December 21, 2021, America's Auto Auction Dallas, Inc. aims to innovate vehicle remarketing processes and enhance its operations.


The company is expected to grow its digital auction platform to better serve its clients. The acquisition by XLerate Group will facilitate these initiatives by increasing operational efficiencies and expanding into new markets, although specific regions have not been disclosed. The rationale for the acquisition underscores a strategic focus on improving the auction experiences for their clients.


Current Investors

Huron Capital Partners, XLerate Group, Brightstar Capital Partners

Primary Industry

Retail

Sub Industries

Automobile Dealerships

Website

www.americasautoauction.com

Verticals

E-commerce, Mobile Apps

Company Stage

Add-on

Total Amount Raised

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America's Auto Auction Dallas, Inc. - deals

Deals TypeDeal StatusTarget (s)Deal DateInvestor(s)Seller(s)Deal size (Mn)Enterprise value (Mn)Post-money valuation (Mn)EBITDA multiple (x)Revenue multiple (x)Lead partner (s)
Add-onCompletedLake Charles Auto Auction-
Add-onCompletedSouth Georgia Auto Auction-
Add-on, Trade SaleCompletedAmerica's Auto Auction Dallas, Inc.-
Add-onCompletedWest Michigan Auto Auction-
Add-onCompletedAuction Broadcasting Company-

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