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THE PRESIDIO GROUP ADVISES ON THE SALE OF SUBURBAN COLLECTION: LARGEST NUMBER OF FRANCHISES SOLD TO DATE IN A STRATEGIC TRANSACTION
Michigan’s top volume dealership group finds the right strategic partner in Lithia Motors TROY, MI — April 13, 2021 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), the leading investment bank specializing in retail automotive and related M&A...
THE PRESIDIO GROUP ADVISES ON THE SALE OF JAGUAR LAND ROVER STEVENS CREEK
Luxury dealership franchises acquired by owner of Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach SAN JOSE, CA — March 16, 2021 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), a leading investment bank specializing in retail automotive and related M&A transactions, exclusively...
THE PRESIDIO GROUP ADVISES ON THE SALE OF FINK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Transaction includes Hyundai of New Port Richey, the highest volume Hyundai dealership in the world Tampa, FL — March 1, 2021 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), a leading investment bank specializing in retail automotive and related M&A...
Insights
WHY DEALERSHIPS MUST OFFER A SEAMLESS END-TO-END VEHICLE PURCHASE EXPERIENCE
Before March, dealerships were taking baby steps towards a true end-to-end online retail experience. COVID-19 upended that strategy. Suddenly the only way dealers could sell to consumers was online. The step-by-step move to digital was replaced by a headlong rush....
DIGITAL WHOLESALE AUCTIONS ARE HERE TO STAY AND WILL ONLY GROW
There has been a fundamental shift in consumer behavior as a result of COVID-19. It is changing both the retail and wholesale sides of the automotive business. Take used vehicle auctions. While physical auctions will be here for a while longer, an ever-larger...
PUTTING EMPLOYEES FIRST DURING CRISIS WAS ALSO GOOD BUSINESS FOR DEALERSHIPS
Dealerships are linchpins of their communities and as COVID-19 caused widespread hardship, dealers stepped up to help in myriad ways. From taking lunches to local hospitals to sourcing personal protection equipment for first responders, they were there when they were...
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“The professionals at The Presidio Group, with their unparalleled experience in dealership transactions, were able to do something few, if any, could have accomplished; find a single buyer for our collection of 56 dealership franchises across 34 locations. Presidio also knew our family was looking for a partner that aligned with our culture and provided the best opportunities for our employees, customers, and the community. Presidio matched us with the perfect buyer in Lithia motors and exceeded our expectations. Our family could not be more pleased with the outcome."
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