The Van Helvoort family have successfully divested their majority shareholding in Regent Motors

Deal typeM&A
Client nameThe Van Helvoort family

Regent Motors (Regent) is a network of over 20 dealerships across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, generating more than $1 billion in revenue and representing many leading brands.

Founded by Adrian Van Helvoort in 1961, Regent is now a major player in Western Australia’s automotive market selling 30,000 vehicles per annum.

Regent’s dealerships include its flagship Toyota dealerships, Scarboro Toyota and Galleria Toyota, and the state’s only BMW franchises, Westcoast BMW and Auto Classic.

BDO Partners, Tony Schiavello and Sam Venn, together with Director, Lachlan Cantwell, are proud to have led this important transaction on behalf of the Van Helvoort family.

 

We engaged BDO to advise on the sale of a majority shareholding in our business — a significant milestone for our family. From the outset, Sam Venn, Tony Schiavello and Lachlan Cantwell took the time to truly understand the nuances of the transaction, the business’ legacy, and the values that mattered most to us. Their attention to detail, sound judgement and deep market insight were instrumental in navigating a complex process and securing a successful transaction.

At every stage, their dedication and unwavering commitment to our family’s goals were clear and deeply appreciated. We were absolutely delighted with the outcome and highly recommend the team at BDO to any business owner considering a similar path.
Phillipa Van Helvoort On behalf of the Van Helvoort family