Driving the news: Hello Auto Group sold Hello Subaru of Valencia and Hello Mazda of Valencia, both in Santa Clarita, California, to Chris Hemmersmeier of Jerry Seiner Dealerships, and to Sam Ghreiwati of Ghreiwati Auto Group.

For context: The deal with Hemmersmeier closed on March 16, and the dealership was renamed Jerry Seiner Subaru.

  • Ghreiwati renamed its dealership Mazda of Valencia. That deal closed on March 17. 

  • Haig Partners represented the sellers.

  • Dave Cantin Group represented the buyers.

What they’re saying: “This transaction was part of the broader divestiture of Hello Auto Group’s Santa Clarita platform and required coordination across multiple buyers and stakeholders,” Haig Partners said in an announcement about the transaction. “A disciplined process and sustained competitive tension were key to achieving a successful result.”

Bottom line: California continues to attract interested buyers looking to expand or enter new areas of the state in this year’s busy buy-sell market.

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