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M&A / Property

AutoCanada completes sale of Toyota of Lincoln Park

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 27, 2026 · 17:57 ACQ · 27.78 AutoCanada Inc
ACQ · Price

Executive Summary

  • AutoCanada Inc. has completed the sale of its Toyota of Lincoln Park dealership in Chicago, Illinois.
  • The transaction generated approximately $11.2 million in cash proceeds, which will be applied to reduce the company's outstanding revolving credit facility balance.
  • The disposition supports AutoCanada's strategic initiative to exit its United States operations segment and strengthen its overall balance sheet.

Key Details

  • Transaction Type: Completed sale of a franchised automotive dealership.
  • Target Asset: Toyota of Lincoln Park, located in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Consideration & Proceeds: Approximately $11.2 million in cash, representing payment for goodwill and fixed assets (explicitly excluding inventory and net working capital).
  • Use of Proceeds: Directed toward reducing the outstanding balance of AutoCanada's revolving credit facility.
  • Historical Financial Performance: The dealership generated approximately $64.7 million in sales and $1.0 million in net income for the 12 months ended September 30, 2025 (compared to $87.1 million in sales and a $1.2 million net loss in 2024).
  • Strategic & Accounting Context: The sale is part of AutoCanada's previously announced plan to exit its United States operations segment. U.S. dealerships were reclassified as discontinued operations at year-end 2024.
  • Currency: All financial figures are reported in Canadian dollars.
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