In this episode of Drive to Success: Mastering Auto Finance, host John Lewis breaks down the record-breaking world of dealership mergers and acquisitions. With 510 completed transactions in 2024 and a 258% increase in dealers seeking to sell, we explore the critical concept of Blue-Sky valuation and why it's driving unprecedented dealership values.
You'll learn:
- Why dealership transactions hit record levels in 2024 despite profit pressures
- What Blue-Sky valuation really means and why it's the key to maximizing your exit value
- What intangible assets, like franchise rights, goodwill, and market position, drive premium multiples
- What the complex dealership sale process looks like in today's market
- Which market forces are shaping Blue-Sky valuations right now
- How to position your dealership to maximize Blue-Sky value
Whether you're a dealer, investor, analyst, or industry insider, this episode is your comprehensive guide to understanding both the mechanics and strategy behind today's historic dealership consolidation wave.
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