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5/08/23 12:04PM
still following?
appreciate any updated thoughts. the group has performed well--this is been a laggard. thank you. seems cheap but questions around management remain overhangs.
1 - I believe the smith's vote via a dual-class ownership structure, otherwise this would have been an activist target long ago. I dont think its unassailable even with their super voting shares, just much... login to read the rest
1-do the Smiths control the vote?
2-what makes you say the son is disengaged?
3-is it possible that he (Son) now doubles on control---can implement his way?
seems like an activist target----
With the passing of the elder smith, is SAH now a takeout target? Pretty open secret that Lithia has made offers in the past. Doesn't feel like David wants to run this business, he seems... login to read the rest
Thanks rookie964. Used prices have gotten close to new-MSRP. Likely the used dealers with 60 days supply on the lot will be hurt when prices come down.
LDRM thanks for your message.
1. Primary strategy to acq customer is to price the car aggressively. From what I've read 90%+ of used car shoppers use aggregators, which are populated by EP, CVNA, local dealers, etc. The... login to read the rest
Thanks for your message, zax382. We have no opinion on David Smith and though he is CEO of Sonic, we relate him much more to Sonic dealers than to the EchoPark business. We note the heavy insider ownership.
My... login to read the rest
thank you for the write up. very interesting idea. a big question I have is where are they going to source all these used cars? I understand some can be sourced from the dealership network. ... login to read the rest
Hi -- agree with your thesis -- market is entirely sleeping on Echo Park. Incredible hidden business. Insane valuation right now, we also think its a 2-5 bagger at least.
Our biggest hangup here is around... login to read the rest
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