TSLA402.20013.3%
GM81.3603.31%
F12.8850.445%
RIVN17.2290.3391%
CYD43.1200.7981%
HMC25.0250.665%
TM217.7954.935%
CVNA385.77023.53%
PAG161.0905.07%
LAD281.9007.03%
AN207.6909.4%
GPI346.81011.33%
ABG210.2606.17%
SAH70.3102.94%
TSLA402.20013.3%
GM81.3603.31%
F12.8850.445%
RIVN17.2290.3391%
CYD43.1200.7981%
HMC25.0250.665%
TM217.7954.935%
CVNA385.77023.53%
PAG161.0905.07%
LAD281.9007.03%
AN207.6909.4%
GPI346.81011.33%
ABG210.2606.17%
SAH70.3102.94%
TSLA402.20013.3%
GM81.3603.31%
F12.8850.445%
RIVN17.2290.3391%
CYD43.1200.7981%
HMC25.0250.665%
TM217.7954.935%
CVNA385.77023.53%
PAG161.0905.07%
LAD281.9007.03%
AN207.6909.4%
GPI346.81011.33%
ABG210.2606.17%
SAH70.3102.94%

M&A experts Faris Syed and Kirk Otis break down automotive buy/sell trends

M&A

Earlier this week, CBT News was on-site at the 2021 (NAMAD) National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers Convention in Miami Beach, Florida. In this interview, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick sits down with Faris Syed, Founder and President of automotive M&A firm, SAR Partners. As well as, Kirk Otis, Managing Director of Merger Partners, Inc.

The group discusses current car dealership valuations, succession in legacy dealerships, private equity, and much more.

Stay tuned for more coverage of the 2021 NAMAD Convention!


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