AutoCanada Inc. (TSX: ACQ) announced on July 2, 2026, the completion of its acquisition of a collision repair business in Stratford, Ontario. The facility, formerly known as Fix Auto Stratford, now operates as ACX Stratford and marks a strategic expansion of AutoCanada's collision platform in Southwestern Ontario.
Transaction Details and Strategic Rationale
The acquisition strengthens AutoCanada's Ontario collision platform and advances the Company's regional hub-and-spoke growth strategy. ACX Stratford is a well-established collision repair centre serving Stratford and Perth County. The acquisition complements AutoCanada's fully utilized collision operations in the London region by adding repair capacity within less than an hour's drive of ten AutoCanada dealerships, enhancing the Company's ability to capture referral volume.
“ACX Stratford is an excellent addition to our growing collision platform,” said Samuel Cochrane, Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer of AutoCanada. “The business expands our presence in Southwestern Ontario, adds an experienced team, and creates meaningful opportunities to grow through operational improvements, additional OEM certifications and stronger integration with our dealership network.”
Facility Specifications and Insurer Relationships
The approximately 20,000-square-foot facility currently maintains Direct Repair Program (DRP) relationships with leading insurers, including Intact, Definity and DGIG. While the facility does not currently hold OEM certifications, it is already equipped to qualify for multiple non-luxury certifications, with additional luxury and electric vehicle certifications expected to provide further growth opportunities over time.
Strategically located within less than an hour's drive of ten AutoCanada dealerships, ACX Stratford complements the Company's existing collision operations in London by adding regional repair capacity and strengthening its ability to capture dealership referral opportunities. The facility will serve as a key spoke within AutoCanada's Southwestern Ontario collision network while providing a foundation for future expansion throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo corridor.
Operational Integration and Future Outlook
ACX Stratford will continue to operate under its experienced local management team while benefiting from AutoCanada's national operating platform, insurer relationships, OEM partnerships and operational best practices. This acquisition advances AutoCanada's regional hub-and-spoke collision strategy while creating opportunities for synergies through operational improvements and the addition of OEM certifications.
