TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


Kerrigan Report

What is driving buyers and sellers to the automotive M&A market?

- June 15, 2021
The automotive buy-sell market is on a hot streak with continuous record-breaking activity. From public companies like Lithia Motors to private dealer groups like Zeigler Automotive, M&A activity is thriving...
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Is the surge in automotive M&A activity likely to continue in Q3 and Q4? – Ryan Kerrigan, Kerrigan Advisors

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Buy/Sell expert Ryan Kerrigan discusses LMP Automotive’s acquisition of two high-volume Kia stores

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The newest publicly traded retailer to the market, LMP Automotive, recently closed on a handful of dealerships, including two high-volume Kia stores. Today on CBT News, Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director...
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The automotive buy/sell market on course to maintain strong activity in 2021 – Erin Kerrigan

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Today on CBT News, Erin Kerrigan joins the show to share a monthly update on automotive M&A activity and the Kerrigan Index. Kerrigan is the Founder and Managing Director of...
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Nov. Kerrigan Report: Buy-Sell transactions up 16% year-over-year

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Oct. Kerrigan Report: car dealership valuations take surprising turn

- November 13, 2020
The latest Kerrigan Advisors Market Update revealed that the Kerrigan Index performed very well during October, finishing the month at 675.71. Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing Director for Kerrigan Advisors,...
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Erin Kerrigan Breaks Down the Revival of the Buy-Sell Market

- July 29, 2020
At this point, several publicly traded automotive groups including Lithia Motors, AutoNation, and Asbury Automotive reported an increase in earnings per share for Q2. These earnings highlight the resilience of...
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June Kerrigan Report: Retail Automotive Bounces Back Strong

- July 15, 2020
After some tumultuous activity, the Kerrigan Index settled down for the month of June. The index was up five percent that month, which means a year over year decrease of...
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May Kerrigan Report: How the Buy/Sell Market Fared in Q1

- June 10, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com for Wednesday, June 10th, 2020: May Kerrigan Report: How the Buy/Sell Market Fared in Q1 Welcome to the Kerrigan Advisors Market Update with Bridget Fitzpatrick and Erin Kerrigan, Founder...
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April Kerrigan Report: Have Dealership Values Taken a Hit During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

- May 12, 2020
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