Pointe Automotive: Capital Advisors for Auto Dealerships

At Pointe Automotive, we are a national Automotive Capital Advisory Firm specializing in the sale, acquisition, and asset restructuring of franchised auto dealerships. With over 40 years of experience in automotive operations, real estate, and M&A advisory, we provide tailored strategies that help dealers unlock capital, navigate complex transitions, and maximize the value of both their business and real estate.

From acquisition and growth planning to strategic exits and succession, our advisory services are designed to guide dealership owners through every stage of the lifecycle with confidence and clarity.

Sale-Leasebacks: Unlock Capital While Maintaining Control

A sale-leaseback (SLB) enables auto dealers to sell their real estate to an investor while continuing to operate seamlessly at the same location under a long-term lease. This structure is ideal for dealers seeking liquidity without compromising control.

Common goals of SLB transactions include:

• Funding acquisitions, renovations, or facility upgrades

• Reducing or eliminating debt

• Reinvesting capital into operations or growth

• Maintaining OEM compliance while preserving brand presence

At Pointe Automotive, we structure sale-leasebacks to deliver:

• Above-appraisal valuations driven by income potential

• OEM-compliant lease terms that align with franchise requirements

• Flexible lease structures that protect operational continuity

• Institutional-grade execution with a national network of capital partners

M&A Support: Smarter Buy/Sell Transactions

Whether you're selling a single-point store or acquiring a platform of dealerships, Pointe Automotive offers full-service M&A advisory support designed to ensure strategic alignment, financial optimization, and transaction certainty.

Our M&A services include:

• Accurate business and real estate valuations

• Sophisticated deal structuring that includes real estate bifurcation

• Integration of sale-leasebacks to enhance exit proceeds

• Confidential buyer/seller engagement through our nationwide network

• Coordination with legal, financial, and OEM advisors for a smooth transaction

Our goal is to maximize enterprise and real estate value while ensuring your dealership continues operating without disruption.

Strategic Disposition of Underutilized Real Estate

Many dealers hold non-essential real estate from prior relocations, service center consolidations, or closed satellite stores. Pointe Automotive helps you monetize underutilized assets by evaluating, repositioning, and selling surplus properties to strengthen your balance sheet.

Our real estate disposition services help dealers:

• Divest closed or outdated stores

• Sell or repurpose overflow lots and former service centers

• Reduce carrying costs and unlock trapped capital

• Prepare sites for redevelopment or sale to investors

With our national reach and automotive-specific market expertise, we ensure your properties are marketed to the right buyers for the highest possible return.

Let’s Talk

Whether you're preparing to sell, grow, or optimize your real estate holdings, Pointe Automotive is ready to serve as your capital advisory partner. Contact us today for a confidential consultation, and discover how our national Sale-Leaseback, M&A, and Disposition services can unlock new opportunities for your dealership.