Gores Group to Buy Pep Boys
Pep Boys, the listed Philadelphia-based aftermarket automotive parts and service retail chain, will be acquired by The Gores Group in a $1 billion deal. BofA Merrill Lynch is acting as the exclusive financial advisor to Pep Boys and has provided a fairness opinion to the Board of Directors of Pep Boys in connection with the transaction. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is acting as legal advisor to Pep Boys. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Barclays Capital, and Sagent Advisors are acting as financial advisors to The Gores Group. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal advisor to The Gores Group.
30 January 2012•4 mins read
