Congratulations to Optimus Group on its acquisition of Autopact
Our Grant Thornton team are proud to have recently advised our Japanese listed client, Optimus Group on the acquisition of Autopact Pty Ltd and its controlled entities.
The acquisition support, led by Grant Thornton's Partners Jared Grima, Ben Napier, Shoko Arakawa and Chris Dunne, marks the significant expansion of Optimus’ Australian business operations.
Autopact is one of Australia’s largest motor vehicle dealership groups, operating 28 dealerships across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, consisting of 93 franchises and 35 brands.
Jared Grima, Partner – Transaction Advisory Services at Grant Thornton elaborated, “We're delighted to have supported Optimus Group Australia in its transformational acquisition of Autopact Group from Archer Capital. This strategic move will enhance Optimus’ position as a leading diversified player in the motor vehicle industry. Our team provided comprehensive financial and tax due diligence and valuation services, to help our client achieve a successful outcome in this landmark deal.”
Our Grant Thornton specialists who supported the transaction included:
- Jared Grima – Partner, Transaction Advisory Services
- Ben Napier – Partner, Private Business Tax & Advisory
- Shoko Arakawa – Principal, Head of Japan Practice
- Chris Dunne – Partner, Corporate Tax
- George Bendall – Partner, Employment Solutions
- Andrea De Cian – Partner, Corporate Finance
- Sally Pace – Director, Transaction Advisory Services
- Anika Reside – Partner, Indirect Tax
- Mark Foster – Director, Indirect Tax
- Richard Nutt – Partner, Tax
- Kristina Popova – Partner, State Taxes
- Tim Hands – Partner, Corporate Tax
On behalf of Grant Thornton, we wish the Optimus Group and Autopact teams continued success together.
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