SIMPAR (SIMH3) Investor Update summary
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Investor Update summary
20 Jan, 2026Strategic restructuring and transaction overview
Vamos Locação (rental) will be separated from Vamos Concessionárias/Dealerships, which will merge with Automob to form a new listed company, Automob/NewCo, the largest and most diversified dealership group in Brazil, with 192 stores and 34 brands.
Vamos Locação shareholders will receive shares in both Vamos Locação and the new Automob/NewCo, each positioned as a sector leader with growth potential.
The transaction involves a spin-off, in-nature dividends, and a cash acquisition of 35.49% of Automob for BRL 1 billion, followed by the incorporation of Automob into Vamos Dealerships.
After the merger, Simpar will hold 64.12% of the new company, Vamos Locação shareholders 21.39%, and Automob minority shareholders 14.49%.
An independent committee will oversee transaction terms, with approvals required from the boards of Simpar and Vamos, OEMs, and shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting.
Business profiles and operational highlights
Vamos Locação is the national leader in truck, machinery, and equipment rental, with a 99% rental share and a 58%+ CAGR in revenue and EBITDA since 2020.
Automob is a national leader in light vehicle dealerships, with 28 car and motorcycle brands, 120 stores, and BRL 9.3 billion in LTM net revenue.
NewCo will have operations in 12 states and over 5,200 employees, consolidating leadership in both light and heavy vehicle segments.
Vamos Dealerships operates a complete network for trucks, buses, machinery, and equipment, with strong regional presence and resilient client sectors.
Both Vamos Locação and NewCo will have independent, experienced management teams dedicated to their respective businesses.
Financial and operational impact
NewCo's pro-forma LTM net revenue is BRL 11.9 billion, with BRL 418 million EBITDA and BRL 656 million net debt post-transaction.
Vamos Locação's pro-forma 2Q24 net income is BRL 436 million, with a strong balance sheet and diversified client base.
Automob's LTM net revenue is BRL 9.3 billion, with a 4.9% EBITDA margin and BRL 58 million net income.
Combined net debt post-transaction is estimated at BRL 1.656 billion, with expectations of lower leverage by year-end 2024.
The transaction values Automob at 6.7x EV/EBITDA (2025E) and 15.2x P/E (2025E).
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