SGOn July 22, Penske Corp and Mitsui, the controlling shareholders of Penske Automotive Group, announced a $210-per-share cash offer to take the auto dealership chain private. This move follows a regulatory filing and is expected to result in a total acquisition cost of $3.8 billion. Penske Corp currently owns over 52% of the company, while Mitsui holds more than 20%. The deal highlights the appeal of publicly traded auto dealership groups due to their recurring service revenue and ongoing industry consolidation. Penske Automotive Group operates dealerships in multiple countries and also sells commercial vehicles and related products in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1990 as United Automotive Group, the company was acquired by Roger Penske's private holding company in 1999 and later renamed Penske Automotive Group after Mitsui's initial investment in 2001.
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