Chris Lane
Headwinds and Tailwinds
While repair demand has never been higher for most well positioned providers, technician shortages have never been worse. Parts costs are rising rapidly and cycle times are growing longer. Revenues and profits have been slow to recover for most collision repairers – whether large or small.
Focus Advisors Represents a 2-shop MSO in its sale to an Undisclosed Buyer
October 1, 2021 – Focus Advisors, the leading M&A firm specializing in collision repair transactions, is proud to announce the sale of two shops to an undisclosed buyer. Kurt and Kathy Johnson, co-owners of the MSO in Puyallup and 30-year industry veterans, built their highly successful MSO 30 miles south of Seattle. Co-owner Kathy Johnson … Read more
Focus Advisors Represents the Parsons/Middleton 8-shop MSO in its sale to an Undisclosed Buyer
October 1, 2021 – Focus Advisors, the leading M&A firm specializing in collision repair transactions, is proud to announce the sale of eight shops to an undisclosed buyer. Owners Jeff Middleton and Kevin Parsons operated their eight shops as an MSO with key locations along the I5 corridor in the Seattle WA region. David Roberts, … Read more
Focus Advisors Represents Able Body Shop in its Sale to Classic Collision
May 21, 2021 – FOCUS Advisors is proud to announce the sale of its client, Able Body Shop, to Classic Collision of Atlanta, GA. Able operates 3 large, well-equipped shops in and around Anchorage AK. All locations will operate under the Classic Collision brand. This acquisition marks Classic Collision’s first acquisition into the Northwest market. … Read more
COVID Update: Resilience and Realization
Resilience and Realization – Two different responses to the COVID pandemic In dozens of discussions with shop owners over the past four months, there is a marked divergence among MSOs about their plans for the future. Many who are experiencing a strong rebound in revenues, have strong balance sheets and managed their expenses throughout the … Read more
Focus Advisors Represents Signature Auto Collision in its sale to Classic Collision
March 5, 2021 – FOCUS Advisors is proud to announce the sale of its client, Signature Auto Collision, to Classic Collision of Atlanta, GA. Signature operates 3 shops in Southern California in the High Desert area north of San Bernardino, CA. Established in Chino 29 years ago by Wayne Tate, Signature moved and expanded to … Read more
