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As dealers enter 2026, the macro environment is sending mixed signals. From a softening labor market to moderating inflation, shifting interest rate policy, and potential trade disruptions, these trends are shaping demand, margins, and dealership valuations. Read more insights here: hubs.la/Q0489g_b0 #MarketTrends #Automotive #BuySell #AutomotiveIndustry #MaximizingValue #HaigReport

Dealers enter 2026 with healthier inventory levels, supporting stronger grosses and lower costs. But balance is key. Too little limits sales, too much pressures margins. Read more here: hubs.ly/Q047SckW0 #HaigPartners #MarketTrends #Automotive #BuySell #AutomotiveIndustry #MaximizingValue #HaigReport

Thank you to Car Dealership Guy for highlighting this transaction and Haig Partners’ role as exclusive sell-side advisor in the divestiture of Hello Auto Group’s Santa Clarita platform. This multi-asset transaction required coordination across multiple buyers and stakeholders, with a disciplined process and sustained competitive tension driving a successful outcome. hubs.la/Q047YyLH0

2025 was strong, but 2026 is off to a softer start. SAAR fell from 16.4M to 15.6M, with demand now expected ~16M, flat to slightly down YoY. Pent-up demand remains, but is concentrated below $50K. 2026 will be less about momentum and more about execution. Read more here: hubs.la/Q047S1JD0 #HaigPartners #MarketTrends #Automotive #BuySell #AutomotiveIndustry #MaximizingValue #HaigReport

Blue sky values rose to $19.0M in 2025, up 2.2% YoY, reflecting resilient earnings and strong buyer demand. Our Q4 2025 Haig Report® also introduces a more accurate methodology for industry multiples. Values remain well above pre-pandemic levels. Read more here: hubs.la/Q047LGLY0 #BlueSkyValue #HaigPartners #MarketTrends #Automotive #BuySell #AutomotiveIndustry #MaximizingValue #HaigReport

What separates top dealers from the rest? At our Maximizing Value Conference, Yossi Levi shared: the best dealerships are “spiky.” They excel in one core strength, whether marketing, process, or product. Watch the full session here: hubs.la/Q047KjwP0 #HaigPartners #MarketTrends #Automotive #DealershipOwners #DealershipValue #AutoRetail #MaximizingValue

M&A rebounded in 2025 with 600+ dealerships sold, and momentum is building for 2026. Key trends: • Scale is driving buyer strategy • Single-store deals now dominate • Demand exists across franchises at the right price Read more here: hubs.la/Q047ygTY0 #HaigPartners #MarketTrends #Automotive #BuySell #AutomotiveIndustry #MaximizingValue #HaigReport

Our Q4 2025 Haig Report® highlights shifts in blue sky multiples: • Mercedes-Benz gains momentum with rising buyer demand • “Flight to quality” favors top-performing franchises • Lower-volume stores face pressure amid tighter financing Read more here: hubs.la/Q047pt3T0 #BlueSkyValue #HaigPartners #MarketTrends #Automotive #BuySell #AutomotiveIndustry #MaximizingValue #HaigReport

Haig Partners advised Hello Auto Group on the sale of Hello Mazda of Valencia to Ghreiwati Auto Group as part of its Santa Clarita divestiture. Mazda remains a strong brand with long-term value potential. This represents the fourth sale in California in the last six months in which Haig Partners has served as the exclusive sell-side advisor.

Q4 2025 Haig Report® is out. The longest-running report in auto retail shows a resilient market: 616 dealerships sold, blue sky values at $19M, and profits supported by F&I + fixed ops. Demand for high-quality stores remains strong. Read the full report here: hubs.la/Q0478jWf0

** Transaction Announcement ** We are pleased to share that Haig Partners served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Hello Auto Group on its sale of Subaru Valencia.

Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures joined Alan Haig at the Maximizing Value Conference to discuss how dealers can leverage AI to drive higher profits and blue sky value. From productivity gains to better call handling and new revenue opportunities, AI is moving from theory to real dealership impact. Watch the full session here: hubs.la/Q046S5G20 #MarketTrends #Automotive #DealershipValue #AutoRetail #MaximizingValue #AI

Our exclusive buyer and investor database connects sellers with the right opportunities - whether you’re entering the market or expanding your group. • 575+ dealerships sold • Represented 32 of the Automotive News Top 150 Groups Join Now: hubs.la/Q046Lk3Y0 #Automotive #BuySell #DealershipOwners #AutoRetail #MaximizingValue

Haig Partners will be at the 2026 NADC Annual Member Conference in Santa Monica. Managing Director Jayson Crouch will be in attendance as industry leaders gather to discuss the issues shaping the dealer community. If you will be attending, we look forward to connecting!

Growth through acquisition starts with a clear strategy. At the Maximizing Value Conference, Alan Haig explains why buyers who define exactly what they want and follow through earn credibility with advisors and see better opportunities. Watch the full session here: hubs.la/Q046jsWq0 #Automotive #BuySell #DealershipOwners #DealershipValue #AutoRetail #MaximizingValue

Erin Keating of Cox Automotive joined John Murphy at the Haig Partners Maximizing Value Conference to discuss the economic and automotive outlook, affordability trends, and opportunities for dealers in fixed ops. Watch the full session here: hubs.la/Q046cG670 #MarketTrends #Automotive #DealershipValue #AutoRetail #MaximizingValue

The Haig Report® - Auto retail’s longest-published and most-trusted report on dealership values and market trends, guiding industry leaders since 2014. The Q4 2025 report is coming soon. Subscribe now. hubs.la/Q045_rY90 #Automotive #DealershipOwners #AutoRetail #AutoDealers #MarketTrends

Haig Partners had the honor of advising on the sale of Santa Monica BMW earlier this year, a highly regarded luxury dealership in one of the most competitive luxury markets in the United States. Owned by Del Montell for more than 40 years, the dealership built a strong reputation serving Santa Monica and the Westside Los Angeles market. hubs.la/Q0461f1Q0 #AutoRetail #DealershipValue #DealershipOwners #Automotive #BuySell #MaximizingValue

Thank you to Automotive News for featuring insights from Haig Partners in its analysis of Q4 2025 dealership buy-sell activity. Alan Haig and John Murphy shared perspective on the number of Stellantis dealerships in recent transactions and the mixed sentiment among dealers evaluating opportunities within the brands. hubs.la/Q045_vW70