Driving the news: Tom Dinsdale sold his three-dealership automotive group in central Nebraska to The Rydell Company, marking the family's exit from automotive retail after two decades.
For context: The transaction included Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet Cadillac GMC and Tom Dinsdale Hyundai in Grand Island, plus Tom Dinsdale CDJR in Hastings.
At 70,000 square feet, the GM dealership is one of the largest GM facilities in the world.
It also includes the only Cadillac franchise between Omaha and Denver, according to deal advisors Haig Partners.
Why it matters: While dealership profits have declined from peak levels, Haig Partners' John Davis notes that "valuations remain high and many dealers are choosing to sell to capitalize on still-high dealership values." For multi-generational operations like the Dinsdales, the math is increasingly compelling—exit now while market conditions favor sellers.
What we're watching: The sale reflects improving M&A conditions as buyers and sellers "get off the sidelines" after tariff concerns eased, said Davis. The Rydell Company, which operates over 80 dealerships across 17 states under a partnership model rather than common ownership, provides opportunities for partners to acquire ownership stakes.
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