Dealer M&A roundup: 3 acquisitions in Midwest

Ed Morse Automotive Group has expanded its Missouri footprint with the purchase of Putnam Chevrolet in California, Mo., from Bill Campbell. The sto...

April 28, 2023
4:16 AM

Ed Morse Automotive Group has expanded its Missouri footprint with the purchase of Putnam Chevrolet in California, Mo., from Bill Campbell. The store, which will be renamed Ed Morse Chevrolet, is the group's sixth in the state. The Delray Beach, Fla.-based retailer has 37 dealerships throughout Florida, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois and Oklahoma. 'When our family-owned automotive group looks to expand, we focus on acquiring dealerships that are established, trusted, and family-owned.  Mr. Campbell and his team exemplify these qualities,' Ed Morse Automotive Group chairman and CEO Teddy Morse said in a news release.