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Washington-based company acquiring Jim Click Automotive, Tuttle-Click Group
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- Gee Automotive to acquire 16 Jim Click and Tuttle-Click dealerships in Arizona and California, expanding its regional footprint.
- The sale is expected to close later this year after customary conditions are met, with no immediate disruption to operations.
- Post-closing, all dealerships will continue operating under their current names and locations, with employees remaining in place.
- Sam Khayat will continue overseeing local operations as president, ensuring continuity of management post-sale.
- Jim Click plans to stay active in the Tucson community through the Click Family Foundation after the sale, while not retaining an ownership stake.
- Gee Automotive’s expansion into the Southwest brings its total to 42 dealerships across five states, signaling significant growth.
- The deal encompasses both Jim Click Automotive Group in Tucson and Tuttle-Click in Southern California, uniting two long-standing family businesses under Gee Automotive.
- Jim Click Automotive has operated in Tucson since 1971, signaling a long-standing community presence and commitment to local philanthropy.
- The sale underscores a broader trend of mergers in the auto dealership sector and is framed as a continuation of family-focused values by both sides.
- Jim Click’s philanthropic legacy includes Millions for Tucson and support for local nonprofits, with expectations that such efforts continue under Gee Automotive.
- News outlets emphasize Click’s desire to keep Tucson connected to his legacy, including his support for the film industry and local attractions.
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