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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Atlanta-Based Hennessy Automobile Companies in Sale – 3rd Largest Transaction in Industry History

$GPIPress releaseOct 28, 2026, 10:00 AM ETRead the release

Group 1 Automotive completed its acquisition of Atlanta-based Hennessy Automobile Companies on October 19, 2026, in a deal valued at approximately $1.3 billion and estimated as the third-largest transaction in auto retail history by blue sky value. The acquisition adds 10 luxury and import dealerships (Lexus, Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, Cadillac, Ford, Lincoln) generating $1.7 billion in annualized revenue, roughly $170 million per store — more than double the national average.

Key figures

Deal Value Usd
1300000000
Blue sky rank
3rd largest transaction in auto retail history by blue sky value
Deal blue sky value
1000000000
Dealerships acquired
10
Vehicles retailed 2025
22000
Deal annualized revenue
1700000000
Dealerships after atlanta
15
Dealerships before atlanta
5

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