>>> Advance Auto Parts Confirms to acquire General Parts for $2B cash

Advance Auto Parts Confirms to acquire General Parts for $2B cash; Guides Q3 $1.42 v $1.30e, R$1.52B v $1.55Be - The deal creates the largest auomotive aftermarket parts provider in North America with combine sales of $9.2B - Sees about $160M in annual synergies within 3 years of cloing.