Latest Automotive Aftermarket News

RPM Automotive Group’s audited FY26 accounts confirm a sharp deterioration in earnings, a $4 million goodwill impairment and banking covenant non-compliance. Management is now treating FY27 as a transition year focused on cash generation and operational repair.

MaxiPARTS has received a $2.50 per share indicative cash offer from Ares Management Asia, representing a substantial premium and triggering a four-week exclusivity period for due diligence. Concurrently, MaxiPARTS is acquiring Air Brake Systems for $11.2 million, a move expected to boost earnings and expand its product range.

RPM Automotive's CEO Roy Norris resigned following mutual agreement with the board amid strategic leadership discussions. The company is launching a search for a new CEO and aims to bolster its governance with new independent directors.

RPM Automotive has appointed Roy Norris as its new CEO, replacing Clive Finkelstein who served since September 2024. Norris brings extensive industry experience aimed at steering RPM's strategic growth.

Bapcor Limited has initiated a fully underwritten $200 million equity raising at $0.60 per share, aiming to reduce debt and support a strategic turnaround under new leadership. The retail entitlement offer opened on 5 March and closes on 19 March 2026.

Bapcor Limited reported a statutory loss of $104.8 million for the first half of FY26 and announced a fully underwritten $200 million equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet and support operational recovery.

RPM Automotive Group Limited has reported a challenging first half of FY2026, with revenue down 11% and a net loss of $1.62 million. The company cites macroeconomic pressures and slower progress on new initiatives as key factors.

Bapcor Limited has appointed Chris Wilesmith as its new CEO and Managing Director, signaling a strategic leadership shift aimed at accelerating growth in the automotive aftermarket sector.

Amotiv Limited reported steady FY25 financials with marginal revenue growth and a slight EBITA dip, while unveiling its ambitious Amotiv2030 strategy to drive future shareholder value amid ongoing market challenges.

RPM Automotive Group reported a mixed FY25 with a slight revenue decline but improved profitability and launched a tyre recycling initiative signaling a strategic shift.

Amotiv Limited reported a modest 1% revenue increase to $997.4 million in FY25 but posted a net loss of $106.3 million, driven by a significant $200.4 million impairment. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 22 cents per share and outlined strategic initiatives to navigate ongoing market challenges.

RPM Automotive Group has launched a fully operational tyre recycling plant, boosting its earnings potential while reporting steady revenue and improved profitability for the nine months FYTD.