Jan. 13, 2009 - BB&T and AAIA Partner on New Industry Report
BETHESDA, MD – Jan. 13, 2009 – With the degree of uncertainty in the financial markets today, investors and industry participants alike are seeking both comprehensive and timely information about the automotive aftermarket and the relative performance of the companies serving the industry.
In response to these issues, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and BB&T Capital Markets have teamed up to provide a new report available through AAIA. Beginning with the Jan. 13 edition of AAIA SmartBrief, this new report AAIA/BB&T Weekly Automotive Aftermarket Intelligence Update will be published every Tuesday.
The report highlights trends in the automotive aftermarket and further breaks down the industry into four categories based on their primary function in the industry: manufacturers/suppliers; retailers and distributors; service and repair; and collision.
Major sections of the report will include:
- Relative performance of automotive aftermarket stocks versus industry participants and the broader market
- Same store sales comparisons
- Recent mergers and acquisitions
- Operating results
- Valuation metrics
For information on the new AAIA/BB&T Weekly Automotive Aftermarket Intelligence Update, contact AAIA market research at 301-654-6664, or subscribe to AAIA SmartBrief by visiting www.smartbrief.com/aaia.
About AAIA
AAIA is a Bethesda, Md.-based association whose more than 23,000 member and affiliates manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, service, tool, equipment, materials and supplies. Through its membership, AAIA represents more than 100,000 repair shops, parts stores and distribution outlets.