Car Dealership Guy News featured Haig Partners' role as exclusive sell-side advisor to Metropolitan Corp. in the sale of three Twin Cities dealerships to Walser Automotive Group. The transaction, which closed September 23, included Metropolitan Ford of Eden Prairie, Suburban Chevrolet in Eden Prairie, and Freeway Ford in Bloomington. Walser described the deal as the most significant acquisition in its history, adding nearly 300 employees and marking the group's return to the Ford brand for the first time in 20 years.

The article also included commentary from Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners, on the strength of the current buy-sell market. Haig noted that market conditions remain robust for most brands, with strong dealership profits and many groups looking to grow. He added that healthy values continue to attract sellers, including those planning for retirement and those looking to distribute funds to family members, creating highly favorable conditions for both buyers and sellers.

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