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DSMA Facilitates Sale of McGrath Volvo Cars

Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions (DSMA) is thrilled to announce the successful sale of McGrath Volvo Cars located in Fort Myers, which will now operate as Volvo Cars Fort Myers. This significant transition comes about as a result of the acquisition by Vernon Krause of the Krause Auto Group, a notable force in the automotive retail sector.

Strategic Transaction and Partnership

This transaction underscores DSMA's dedication to achieving value-driven results within the automotive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape. DSMA played a pivotal role, representing McGrath Automotive Group throughout the process. The transition was seamless, thanks to the close cooperation with the ownership team and the seasoned expertise of DSMA's professionals, Chris Foshee and Bill Fields, who guided the negotiation process.

Krause Auto Group has established a strong presence across the Southeastern United States, having operations in states including Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. The addition of Volvo Cars Fort Myers to their portfolio reflects their strategic approach to growth in premium automotive markets and enhances their offer in the region, which is becoming increasingly competitive.

Chris Foshee from DSMA expressed his pride in being part of this successful transaction, extending congratulations to both McGrath Automotive Group and Krause Auto Group. He emphasized that this acquisition is a testament to the Krause team’s vision and DSMA’s commitment to providing tailored solutions to clients in the automotive M&A space.

The Flourishing Southeast Market

Andy Church, who serves as the Vice President for the Eastern region at DSMA, commented on the broader implications of this transaction for the Southeast market. According to Church, this acquisition represents the fourth successful closing for DSMA in 2025 and signals a robust momentum in the region’s automotive industry. The ongoing strength in these transactions highlights the trust that clients place in DSMA for their M&A needs.

About DSMA

Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions (DSMA) stands at the forefront of the automotive M&A sector. Founded in Toronto, Canada, DSMA has disrupted traditional dealership transactions and has become the premier firm for dealership sales in North America, completing over $7 billion of transactions in just five years.

Since its expansion into the U.S. market in 2018, with its headquarters now located in Florida, DSMA has forged a reputation as a trusted buy-sell transaction partner across North America. The company aims to lead the market in providing advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions for automotive dealerships, valuing over 2,000 dealership businesses and facilitating more than 500 successful transactions.

In every engagement, DSMA is known for its transparency, professionalism, and commitment to client success, distinguishing itself as the preferred partner for dealers who look to navigate the complexities of buying, selling, or evaluating their businesses.

As both McGrath Automotive Group and Krause Auto Group enter this new chapter, DSMA looks forward to contributing further to the automotive industry’s evolution and success through high-quality advisory services.