EXPLORE THE DNA OF DSMA ENGINE OIL IS IN OUR DNA. • Largest automotive M&A team in North America • 97% of deals sold at asking price or greater • 1700+ dealership valuations • 425+ sold transactions Automobiles are in our blood. That’s why clients put their trust in us when they are ready to buy or sell a dealership. Work with someone with the same bloodlines. Hire DSMA. GREG BROWN M&A Associate greg.brown@dsma.com JONATHON MORONI Business Development Manager jonathon.moroni@dsma.com JENNIFER RAFAEL Vice President, Partner jennifer.rafael@dsma.com OUR MIDWEST TEAM BUY AND SELL WITH CONFIDENCE Visit DSMA.com/Midwest for details. Contact us today to recieve a complimentary initial consultation. when approaching investors and financial institutions in order to accomplish your next acquisition goal. In the same breath, a dealer wishing to sell will equally be much better equipped to deal with potential buyers when knowing the exact net worth of their business. Proactive + Prepared = Peace of Mind Don’t wait for a crash in the industry to act. By conducting a regular valuation of your dealership, you are being proactive. Such preparedness shows that you are ahead of the curve. Proper knowledge of your dealership’s accurate value will help you deal with various industry crises ... or, better yet, prevent them. And you know who loves to see that? Financial partners. Prepare for the Unexpected Although grim topics, when faced with a separation, divorce, or even death, dealers or their teams often find themselves completely rushed and in no state to evaluate their business. These unexpected events can occur at any time on a personal level and can greatly affect the day-today operations of your dealership. If this happens, having an accurate assessment of your business can help you maneuver challenging times and even protect your estate in the event of your death. Maximizing Your Dealership’s Value Lastly, you can’t grow your dealership without knowing its true value. Make sure you partner with experts who can appraise your dealership and give you an accurate representation of your business’s value on the market. So, we ask you again: What are you waiting for? At DSMA, we have the certified staff and sophisticated tools to accurately value all vehicle dealerships, regardless of their market or location. We use QUOTUS™, a confidential and secure digital platform we’ve developed internally over the past few years, which allows us to evaluate a dealership in every respect — with the most precise data on the market. It is the most reliable automotive market intelligence in North America, which allows you to maximize the value of your dealership. This tool benefits not only automotive dealers but everyone in the motorcycle, heavy truck, agriculture, marine and heavy vehicle industries. Please contact Jennifer Rafael, Vice President and Partner at DSMA at (312) 927.9561 or Jennifer.rafael@dsma.com or visit dsma.com to learn more. 15 Illinois Automobile Dealer News
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