Hicks Management Consulting is a boutique firm that brings experience, discretion, and industry insight to the complex world of auto dealership mergers and acquisitions. Our mission is to align the needs of buyers and sellers while upholding a smooth, compliant, and strategic process from initial discussions to closing day. We understand the emotional and financial weight of these transactions, and that is why our clients rely on us to generate not only results—but results with integrity.
Seller Representation: A Structured and Collaborative Approach
When representing sellers in auto dealership mergers and acquisitions, our process begins by establishing a confidential and comfortable working relationship. We usually identify sellers through credible sources, including referrals, internet involvement, and targeted outreach activities. Once a seller is committed, we define the key deal terms and proceed with a listing agreement structured either as a flat fee or a percentage of the goodwill value.
We prioritize trust and clear communication at every stage of the process. After the agreement is finalized, we initiate the sale process by safeguarding sensitive information and providing deal packages exclusively to qualified buyers under active nondisclosure agreements. We craft tailored deal presentations that provide buyers with critical insights while strictly preserving the seller’s confidentiality.
We carefully manage each phase of the process—from facilitating Letters of Intent to overseeing asset purchase agreements, due diligence, and licensing requirements. The culmination of our service is the closing process—where inventory, assets, and negotiations converge into a seamless transaction.
Buyer-Focused Services Designed to Meet Specific Acquisition Goals
When a buyer partners with us, the approach is tailored to their strategic criteria. We identify opportunities that align with financial goals, geographic preferences, brand compatibility, and operational strengths. Like sellers, buyers also have the same disciplined and detail-oriented process—ranging from procuring agreements and reviewing custom deal packages to finishing asset acquisitions and coordinating manufacturer approvals.
Our firm is dedicated to ensuring buyers receive value from their investments. Throughout the process, we work on their behalf, balancing risk and reward, clarifying timelines, and managing communications between all stakeholders.
Guiding Complex Transactions from Letter of Intent to Final Closing
Auto dealership mergers and acquisitions encompass numerous components, including inventory assessments, manufacturer approvals, licensing coordination, and managing furniture, fixtures, and equipment at closing. We are well-versed in navigating these intricacies. Hicks Management Consulting acts as a reliable intermediary, smoothing friction points and ensuring each transaction milestone is reached with clarity.
We stay fully involved throughout the process, from organizing precise due diligence documentation to coordinating state and manufacturer approval requirements. By the time a closing statement is produced and funds are transferred, our clients have peace of mind knowing every detail has been accounted for.
Start Your Auto Dealership Transition with Confidence
At Hicks Management Consulting, we’re more than facilitators—we are trusted partners in one of the most significant financial decisions of your professional life. Our proven experience in auto dealership mergers and acquisitions demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality, streamlined execution, and mutually beneficial outcomes for both buyers and sellers. Let us help you achieve the best deal the market has to offer—one rooted in strategy and executed with care.
