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Exclusive | Icahn to Sell Auto-Service Chain Pep Boys to Mavis for $700 Million

Mavis is acquiring auto-service chain Pep Boys from Icahn Enterprises in a $700 million cash transaction.

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📍 How it ended

Mavis agreed to acquire the auto-service chain Pep Boys from Icahn Enterprises for $700 million in cash. The deal led to a surge in automotive aftermarket stocks.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

Mavis is set to acquire Pep Boys from Icahn Enterprises. The deal is valued at $700 million in cash.

Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, Business Wire, and Investing.com emphasizes the scale of the acquisition and its impact on the market. Reporting indicates that automotive aftermarket stocks surged following the news.

Future developments include Mavis expanding its presence through the integration of the Pep Boys chain.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.

Questions people are asking

How much is Mavis paying for Pep Boys?

The acquisition is valued at $700 million in cash.

Who is selling the auto-service chain?

Icahn Enterprises is selling Pep Boys.

What was the market reaction to the news?

According to Investing.com, automotive aftermarket stocks surged.

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Topics

Mavis Pep Boys Icahn Enterprises Automotive Aftermarket

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