Penske Automotive to Be Taken Private at $16.3B Valuation
- On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Penske Automotive Group announced an agreement to be taken private by Motown Acquisition Corp. in a transaction valued at approximately $16.3 billion, with shareholders receiving $212 per share in cash.
- Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. already own about 72% of the auto retailer, with the offer representing an 8.84% premium over the closing price on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Team Penske's NASCAR operation remains unaffected by the dealership acquisition, as the racing division operates under the privately held Penske Corporation; the auto retail group will delist from the New York Stock Exchange upon completion.
- Pending regulatory approvals and shareholder votes, the acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027; upon completion, Penske will own approximately 64% of the retailer while Mitsui will hold 36 percent.
- Roger Penske, Chair and CEO of the Company, stated, "This transaction marks an important next chapter for PAG," with the deal enabling the firm to build on operational excellence and drive innovation through collaborative projects with Mitsui.
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