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FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Capital Paint and Refinish, LLC (“Capital”), a premier source for automotive paint and supplies across Texas, Louisiana, and Colorado, has been acquired by Wesco Group, LLC (“Wesco”), a leading paint, body, and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada. FOCUS represented Capital in this transaction.

Selling Your Collision Repair Business? Calm the Fears of Employees Worried About Their Future.

Selling Your Collision Repair Business? Calm the Fears of Employees Worried About Their Future.

May 2, 2022|Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision|

When the owner of a collision repair business is interested in selling their company, questions related to employees often come up. When do I tell my employees about the sale? How do I deal with rumors? How do I alleviate their fears about what the sale means regarding their job security, seniority or other changes?

How to Make Your Most Valuable Asset Even More Valuable

How to Make Your Most Valuable Asset Even More Valuable

April 15, 2022|Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision|

What is the most valuable asset of your business? The correct answer is: the people you employ.

FOCUS Investment Banking Combines Three Tire Businesses into One and Sells it to Big Brand Tire

FOCUS Investment Banking Combines Three Tire Businesses into One and Sells it to Big Brand Tire

April 13, 2022|Automotive Aftermarket, Deals, Tire and Service|

Washington, DC, (April 18, 2022) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a na- tional middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that three auto service and repair businesses have been acquired by Big Brand Tire, a one-stop tire and auto repair pro- vider based in Phoenix. FOCUS represented C&R Tire, S&S Tire & Auto, and Commu- nity Tire Pros & Auto Repair in this transaction.

Performance Collision Case Study

Performance Collision Case Study

March 23, 2022|Automotive Aftermarket, Case Studies, Collision, Downloads|

Performance Collision Centers, a premier provider of collision repair services headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been acquired by Classic Collision, LLC, a national collision repair operator based in Atlanta. FOCUS initiated this transaction and advised Performance Collision throughout the process. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.

Guaranty RV Case Study

Guaranty RV Case Study

March 23, 2022|Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive Dealers, Case Studies, Downloads|

Guaranty RV, Oregon’s largest RV retailer, has been acquired by Bish’s RV. FOCUS initiated this transaction and advised Guaranty RV throughout the process. This case study highlights the unique process of this transaction.

Imminent ‘EV revolution’ may have you thinking: Should I stay, or should I go?

Imminent ‘EV revolution’ may have you thinking: Should I stay, or should I go?

March 14, 2022|Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision|

How do you know when the right time to sell your business is? This article addresses this and answer questions you may have.

Returning to Full Throttle or Exiting the Race?

Returning to Full Throttle or Exiting the Race?

March 7, 2022|Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision|

The pandemic has caused many business owners to reconsider their long-term goals of owning and operating their businesses. Shutdowns and personnel shortages have clearly been a drain on many, while severely impacting financial performance and their ability to effectively service customers. If you are considering selling your business, there are items you must consider.

Decoding the Value of D2C – Why Direct-to-Consumer Businesses Are Fetching Top Dollar

Decoding the Value of D2C – Why Direct-to-Consumer Businesses Are Fetching Top Dollar

February 28, 2022|Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs|

Business owners and M&A advisors need to look at how the impact of new entrants or new combinations may change valuations in the future. Analyzing the values of larger public and private companies in the marketplace gives both sides a relative sense for how smaller business might be valued. This blog addresses different circumstances to illustrate this point.

Why Key Employee Retention Enhances Business Value

Why Key Employee Retention Enhances Business Value

February 21, 2022|Automotive Aftermarket, Videos|

In a recent blog, Michael McGregor talks about how losing great employees can be detrimental to a business. In this video he further explains the importance of keeping high value employees productive and loyal to your business.

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Capital Paint and Refinish, LLC in its Sale to Wesco Group, LLC

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Capital Paint and Refinish, LLC in its Sale to Wesco Group, LLC

Selling Your Collision Repair Business? Calm the Fears of Employees Worried About Their Future.

Selling Your Collision Repair Business? Calm the Fears of Employees Worried About Their Future.

How to Make Your Most Valuable Asset Even More Valuable

How to Make Your Most Valuable Asset Even More Valuable

FOCUS Investment Banking Combines Three Tire Businesses into One and Sells it to Big Brand Tire

FOCUS Investment Banking Combines Three Tire Businesses into One and Sells it to Big Brand Tire

Performance Collision Case Study

Performance Collision Case Study

Guaranty RV Case Study

Guaranty RV Case Study

Imminent ‘EV revolution’ may have you thinking: Should I stay, or should I go?

Imminent ‘EV revolution’ may have you thinking: Should I stay, or should I go?

Returning to Full Throttle or Exiting the Race?

Returning to Full Throttle or Exiting the Race?

Decoding the Value of D2C – Why Direct-to-Consumer Businesses Are Fetching Top Dollar

Decoding the Value of D2C – Why Direct-to-Consumer Businesses Are Fetching Top Dollar

Why Key Employee Retention Enhances Business Value

Why Key Employee Retention Enhances Business Value