Butler Automotive Group Acquires Bulldog Kia

Morgan Automotive Group Acquires Fuccillo Kia of Clermont

June 8, 2022

Automotive

Morgan Automotive Group has acquired Fuccillo Kia of Clermont from the Fuccillo Automotive Group. Kerrigan Advisors represented the seller in the transaction, expanding Morgan Automotive Group's footprint in the Orlando/Clermont market and adding another Kia franchise to its Florida dealer portfolio.

Warren Henry Auto Group Acquires Kia of Key West

November 27, 2024

Automotive

Warren Henry Auto Group, a privately owned Florida dealership group, has completed the acquisition of Kia of Key West. The dealership will operate as part of the Keys Auto Center family and continue operations at 2826 N Roosevelt Blvd in Key West, Florida, bringing the location into Warren Henry's expanding Florida portfolio.

Krause Auto Group / Vernon Krause Acquires Sutherlin Hyundai of Athens

August 29, 2023

Automotive

Vernon Krause, through Krause Auto Group, purchased Sutherlin Hyundai of Athens in Athens, Georgia from Sutherlin Automotive. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented the seller; the dealership will operate as Hyundai of Athens as part of Krause's expansion in the Georgia market.

Asbury Automotive Group Acquires Jim Koons Automotive Companies

September 8, 2023

Automotive

Asbury Automotive Group agreed to acquire Jim Koons Automotive Companies, a Mid-Atlantic dealer group with 20 dealerships, 29 franchises and six collision centers that generated over $3 billion in revenue in 2022. The transaction, advised on the sell-side by Kerrigan Advisors, expands Asbury's presence in the Washington–Baltimore market and is expected to close in late 2023 or early 2024.

Trophy Automotive Dealer Group Acquires Kia of Cerritos

March 25, 2025

Automotive

Trophy Automotive Dealer Group (TADG) has acquired Kia of Cerritos, a leading Kia dealership in Cerritos, California. The purchase expands TADG’s Southern California portfolio and is intended to enhance customer experience, service capabilities and operational scale at the Cerritos location.

Butler National Acquires KC Machine

October 2, 2023

Manufacturing

Butler National Corporation acquired KC Machine, a precision machine shop located near Kansas City, to add in‑house fabrication, repair and prototyping capabilities that support its aircraft modification and MRO operations. KC Machine — ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR‑compliant and a supplier to defense and diverse industrial customers — will continue operating under its existing name and culture, with former CEO Keith Diebold supporting the transition.