Automotive Acquisitions in New Hampshire

Brothers James and Erik Kirste purchased Patriot Nissan of Salem, New Hampshire (including the related real estate) from Patriot Automotive Group owner Adam Arens; the sale closed June 2. The Presidio Group served as exclusive M&A advisor to Patriot Automotive Group on the transaction. Adam Arens will continue to operate his remaining Subaru and Acura stores in Maine and Massachusetts.

Safelite Group has acquired the auto glass assets of New Hampshire-based Thompson Auto Glass, a three-location operator with sites in Windham, New Hampshire; Brockton, Massachusetts; and Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The acquisition (closed January 5) expands Safelite’s New England footprint and gives Thompson access to Safelite’s operational systems, ADAS recalibration expertise, distribution network, and insurer/commercial relationships.