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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting, wherein the Company allocates the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on an estimate of fair value.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company acquired three dealerships in the U.K., specifically two Volkswagen dealerships and one Skoda dealership. Aggregate consideration paid for these dealerships, which were accounted for as business combinations, was $0.6 million. There was no goodwill associated with the acquisitions.
The purchase price allocation for these acquisitions is preliminary and subject to change as the Company’s fair value assessments are finalized. The Company is continuing to analyze and assess relevant information related to the valuation of certain assets and liabilities, including, but not limited to, the valuation of property, equipment, intangible assets and deferred income taxes. The Company will reflect any required fair value adjustments in subsequent periods.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company acquired four dealerships in the U.K., including three Toyota dealerships and one Lexus dealership. Aggregate consideration paid for these dealerships, which were accounted for as business combinations, was $16.4 million. Goodwill associated with the acquisitions totaled $2.4 million.
Dispositions
The Company’s divestitures generally consist of dealership assets and related real estate. Gains and losses on divestitures are recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a net pre-tax gain totaling $44.2 million related to the disposition of two dealerships in the U.S. The dispositions reduced goodwill by $109.4 million. In connection with one of the dispositions, $41.2 million in proceeds had not been received as of March 31, 2026 and was recorded as a receivable as of March 31, 2026, representing a non-cash investing activity. The Company collected $34.3 million of the receivable subsequent to March 31, 2026.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a net pre-tax loss totaling $0.3 million related to the disposition of two dealerships in the U.K. The dispositions reduced goodwill by $0.8 million.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded a net pre-tax gain totaling $1.6 million related to the disposition of one dealership in the U.S. The disposition reduced goodwill by $4.6 million. The Company also terminated four franchises in the U.S.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company closed two dealerships in the U.K. in connection with the Restructuring Plan (as defined in Note 4. Restructuring).
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2.7 million associated with certain franchise terminations.
There was no goodwill reclassified to assets held for sale as of March 31, 2026. Assets held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 included $39.5 million of goodwill that was reclassified to assets held for sale.