ESG In the Tire Industry Explained
Many politicians' only objective is winning the next election, so they say and do whatever it takes to win," says McGregor. "Brands can’t afford the bad press that politicians can.
Things to Consider When Divesting
Are You Really Good at Everything?
Meet a Dealmaker: Sun Auto’s Garman Talks M&A Strategy
"I do think that values are leveling out and maybe even softening a bit and we might have hit a peak in valuations, at least for a little while," says Chris Garman, vice president of corporate development, Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. "But the values are still really good and people are still able to retire based on what they’ve built."
Independent Commercial Tire Dealers Need to Go on Strike
Something is not right in the world of independent commercial tire dealers and I can’t quite put my finger on how they can fix it. Commercial tire dealers just might need to organize and go on strike.
What’s your dealership’s mission?
Is it more than just making a profit?
Getting Your Business Ready
Getting Your Business Ready Michael McGregor is Managing ...
What Happened to Sears Auto Centers?
Two Former Sears Executives Look Back on Chain’s Decline
Fix It First or Don’t Bother – Which is Best
“If the Margins, Rents and EBITDA Look to Be In Line, Then We Are Good to Go” Continue reading what Michael McGregor means by that.
Big Brand Tire Case Study
Three auto service and repair businesses have been acquired by Big Brand Tire, a one-stop tire and auto repair provider based in Phoenix. FOCUS represented C&R Tire, S&S Tire & Auto, and Community Tire Pros & Auto Repair in this transaction. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Bruce’s Tire & Auto Service in its Sale to Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc.
FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Bruce’s Tire & Auto Service (“Bruce’s Tire”), a Fremont, California-based local tire specialist and repair center, has been acquired by Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc. (“Sun Auto”), a leading provider of quality auto repair, maintenance, and tire services. FOCUS advised Bruce’s Tire in this transaction, which closed last December.