DSMA FACILITATES THE SALES OF PIONEER FORD IN GEORGIA AND HAVANA FORD IN FLORIDA AS FORD DEALERS MAKE STRATEGIC MOVES IN THE SOUTHEAST

The sale of Pioneer Ford, now rebranded as Pugmire Ford of Bremen, was completed with Austin Pugmire of Pugmire Automotive Group acquiring the dealership. The transaction was facilitated by Bill Fields, Principal M&A Executive at DSMA, who represented the sellers Tammy Raciborski and Bob Winiarczyk.

Austin Pugmire shared his experience working with Bill Fields:

"I had the pleasure of working with Bill Fields on our acquisition of Pioneer Ford in Bremen, GA. Bill was the seller's broker. Only because of his good prospecting skills, I had met and talked to Bill prior about other opportunities before this deal took shape. When I learned that he was the seller's broker on this deal, I was pleased to know that I would get the opportunity to work with him. I knew from previous interactions with him that he was very professional, kind, and cordial. He is a very easy person to communicate with and very knowledgeable of the buy/sell climate and process. Unsurprisingly, it was very pleasurable to actually get to work with him, although from the other side, because he was exactly as I had perceived, a true gentleman. I would recommend Bill to anyone looking to acquire or sell a store. I observed his guidance and interaction with the seller and was quite pleased with how he managed the relationship and the process. Even though I did not have a broker on my side, he was very respectful of my position. Bill was a pleasure to work with."

At the same time, Havana Ford in Havana, Florida, also transitioned to new ownership in a deal facilitated by Bill Fields of DSMA. The store's former owner, Ken Ball, President of Havana Ford, shared his perspective on working with DSMA:

"Bill Fields with DSMA first called on me in August 2018, but at that time I was not ready to sell. Over the years he kept coming by, and I got to know him as a knowledgeable and trustworthy person. When it came time to explore selling, Bill explained the process, completed a valuation of the store, and we moved forward. Selling was a much more complex transaction than I had ever anticipated, but Bill was reliably there to explain the process, navigate around problems, and help clear any hurdles. Now that we have completed the sale, I can honestly say that Bill was an invaluable asset and partner in getting my dealership sold. If you are thinking of selling, you should give Bill a call. I highly recommend him."

As dealership activity continues to surge in the Southeast, DSMA remains at the forefront of facilitating successful transactions for buyers and sellers alike. Andy Church, VP of the Eastern Region for DSMA, underscores this growing momentum:

"The Southeast continues to be incredibly active for acquisitions, where a perfect storm of economic growth, consumer demand, and a limited number of dealerships available for purchase is driving strong market demand. As a result, sellers are receiving excellent value for their businesses."
With a deep understanding of regional market trends and a commitment to providing strategic guidance, DSMA continues to help dealers navigate the evolving automotive landscape with confidence.

ABOUT DSMA

Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions (DSMA) stands as a premier firm at the forefront of the automotive industry's M&A landscape. Founded in Toronto, Canada, DSMA was established to disrupt conventional dealership transactions and has since grown into the leading M&A firm in Canada, facilitating over $7 billion in dealership sales within the last five years.

DSMA expanded into the United States in 2018, establishing its U.S. headquarters in Florida and solidifying its position as the primary buy-sell transaction partner across North America.

With a vision to be the leading provider of M&A advisory services for North American dealers, DSMA leverages its 1,000+ years of collective automotive industry experience to provide:

• Strategic M&A services
• Dealership valuations and exit strategies
• Mergers and acquisitions advisory services

DSMA is recognized for its transparent, professional, and engaged approach, making it the preferred partner for dealers looking to buy, sell, or evaluate their business. To date, DSMA has completed over 2,000+ valuations and 500+ transactions across North America.

SOURCE Dealer Solutions North America Inc.