The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a prominent advisor in the automotive retail sector, has successfully facilitated Stivers Automotive’s acquisition of a Ford dealership in Union City, Georgia, from AutoNation. This transaction underscores DCG’s expertise in navigating the Southeast automotive market.
DCG President and CEO Dave Cantin praised the achievement, stating, “Our extensive experience and deep market knowledge enabled us to connect Stivers Automotive with this strategic opportunity. The strength of our team was crucial in executing this successful acquisition.”
Stivers Automotive, a multi-state dealership group located in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, and South Carolina, is led by brothers Eddie and John Stivers. Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, the Stivers brothers are third-generation auto dealers with a family legacy in the industry dating back to 1927.
AutoNation, one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., operates a vast network of dealerships nationwide. It offers a wide range of new and used vehicles, along with financing, parts, and maintenance services.
Eddie Stivers, Owner and Dealer Principal of Stivers Automotive expressed his gratitude: “I want to thank the DCG team for their support in finalizing this deal. Their expertise and communication made the transaction seamless, and I am eager to collaborate with DCG on future acquisitions.”
DCG President Dave Cantin and Managing Directors Joe Beaver and Mike Lacey expertly managed the transaction. Their involvement was instrumental in ensuring a smooth process for Stivers Automotive.
About The Dave Cantin Group
Headquartered in New York, NY, The Dave Cantin Group (DCG) is a leading automotive M&A advisory firm specializing in acquisitions, divestitures, and market intelligence. DCG is the preferred M&A partner for top North American dealership groups. The firm’s M&A intelligence division produces the automotive podcast *Dealer News Today* and publishes the automotive Market Outlook Report (MOR). DCG’s philanthropic initiative, DCG Giving, supports child and adolescent cancer research and other charitable causes. For more information, visit davecantingroup.com.
