{"id":166,"date":"2013-12-12T04:55:37","date_gmt":"2013-12-12T04:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.89.30.111\/?p=166"},"modified":"2020-12-17T22:08:39","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T22:08:39","slug":"dst-announces-acquisition-by-solera-holdings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dstinc.com\/index.php\/2013\/12\/12\/dst-announces-acquisition-by-solera-holdings\/","title":{"rendered":"DST Announces Acquisition by Solera Holdings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\" class=\"region region-content content nested grid16-12\">\n<div id=\"content-inner\" class=\"content-inner inner\">\n<div id=\"block-system-main\" class=\"block block-system fusion-right fusion-float-imagefield-left equal-heights first last odd\">\n<div class=\"gutter inner clearfix\">\n<div class=\"content clearfix\">\n<div id=\"node-88\" class=\"node node-press-release node-promoted odd full-node clearfix\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<p><strong class=\"title gutter\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<br \/>\nDST ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION BY SOLERA HOLDINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake Forest, CA \u2013 December 12, 2013 \u2014<\/strong> DST, Inc. has confirmed that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Solera Holdings Inc. a global provider of software and services to the automotive and related decision support industries. DST\u2019s technologies will strengthen Solera\u2019s \u201cNorth American Parts Platform\u201d for automotive supply chain connectivity. The Solera companies leverage each other to develop and deliver the latest technologies, market intelligence and best practices to over 75,000 client customers in nearly 60 countries; helping those customers to resolve over 25 percent of the 100 million repair claims and $150 billion spent on repair costs around the world.<\/p>\n<p>The management team along with the current DST Staffing will remain in place and DST will continue operations from their current offices in Lake Forest, California and Memphis, Tennessee. DST provides customized cloud-based solutions that connect buyers with sellers while maximizing digital assets for effective marketing. They are also a leading provider of distribution management and service management solutions that maximize productivity. The core mission of DST will remain intact but will also be enhanced by the unparalleled strength and breadth of Solera.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is an exciting time for DST and the customers we serve\u201d said DST President and CEO, Stan Gowisnock.&nbsp; \u201cDST can now capitalize on Solera\u2019s global footprint, connecting all facets of the Automotive, Heavy Duty and OE markets, providing best in class solutions for parts distribution everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>About DST:<\/strong><br \/>\nLake Forest, CA-headquartered DST, Inc. has been providing proven eCommerce and Supply Chain technology solutions for over 25 years.&nbsp; DST\u2019s product offerings include TurboParts, a comprehensive e-commerce suite, TurboShop shop management solutions, TurboPrise distribution management solutions and TurboSight, business analytics solutions. Through its cloud-based procurement solutions, DST connects mechanical aftermarket, heavy-duty and OEM parts suppliers with repair shops, dealerships and fleet consumers, driving revenues and lowering operating costs.<br \/>\nDST products are based on open technologies to allow companies to maximize their existing infrastructure while still taking advantage of the latest in eBusiness tools.&nbsp; For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/dstinc.com\">www.dstinc.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>###<br \/>\nContact Information:<br \/>\nDST, Inc.: Sandy Taylor<br \/>\nPhone: 949-614-8873<br \/>\nE-mail: <a href=\"mailto:sandytaylor@dstinc.com\">sandytaylor@dstinc.com<\/a><br \/>\nWeb: <a href=\"https:\/\/dstinc.com&nbsp;\">www.dstinc.com&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DST ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION BY SOLERA HOLDINGS Lake Forest, CA \u2013 December 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