LA / NY / SF / DC / arentfox.com NAMVBC Fall Workshop September 10, 2015 PRESENTED BY Aaron H. Jacoby and Randall Oyler Point-Counterpoint Manufacturer.

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LA / NY / SF / DC / arentfox.com NAMVBC Fall Workshop September 10, 2015 PRESENTED BY Aaron H. Jacoby and Randall Oyler Point-Counterpoint Manufacturer and Dealer Disputes

2 Manufacturer Dealer Relationships  Manufacturers and Dealers often have different perspectives  Our points and counterpoints are based on our experience  But… Any views we express are not views of any client Any hypotheticals we discus are not specific transactions or disputes Manufacturer Dealer Relationships  Manufacturers and Dealers often have different perspectives  Our points and counterpoints are based on our experience  But… Any views we express are not views of any client Any hypotheticals we discus are not specific transactions or disputes

3 Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Non-Traditional Buyers of Dealerships  Issue: How are non-traditional transactions treated?  Hypothetical: Parties enter into a stock purchase agreement whereby buyer agrees to purchase stock of private or public company that owns multiple dealerships Purchase agreement does not break out purchase price for individual dealerships One or more of the dealerships of a particular manufacturer already owned by the buyer have not performed well in recent years preceding the transaction Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Non-Traditional Buyers of Dealerships  Issue: How are non-traditional transactions treated?  Hypothetical: Parties enter into a stock purchase agreement whereby buyer agrees to purchase stock of private or public company that owns multiple dealerships Purchase agreement does not break out purchase price for individual dealerships One or more of the dealerships of a particular manufacturer already owned by the buyer have not performed well in recent years preceding the transaction

4 Manufacturer Dealer Relationships A Brief Introduction  Dealer Agreement Sets forth contractual basis for relationship  State Motor Vehicle Franchise Statutes Exist in each state Supersede the Dealer Agreement Regulate matters such as… o Establishments and relocations of dealerships o Manufacturer standards and programs o Other aspects of manufacturer-dealer interaction o State Motor Vehicle Licensing Statutes o Also may impact relationship between manufacturers and dealers Manufacturer Dealer Relationships A Brief Introduction  Dealer Agreement Sets forth contractual basis for relationship  State Motor Vehicle Franchise Statutes Exist in each state Supersede the Dealer Agreement Regulate matters such as… o Establishments and relocations of dealerships o Manufacturer standards and programs o Other aspects of manufacturer-dealer interaction o State Motor Vehicle Licensing Statutes o Also may impact relationship between manufacturers and dealers

5 Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Non-Traditional Buyers of Dealerships  Typical Statutory Regulation Dealer must seek manufacturer consent before consummating a sale of dealership assets Manufacturer must act reasonably in reviewing the proposed transaction Buyer’s financial capability, industry experience, and character are relevant factors for manufacturer to consider  Types of Non-Traditional Buyers  Large private dealership groups  Public dealership groups  Private equity groups Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Non-Traditional Buyers of Dealerships  Typical Statutory Regulation Dealer must seek manufacturer consent before consummating a sale of dealership assets Manufacturer must act reasonably in reviewing the proposed transaction Buyer’s financial capability, industry experience, and character are relevant factors for manufacturer to consider  Types of Non-Traditional Buyers  Large private dealership groups  Public dealership groups  Private equity groups

6 Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Rights of First Refusal  Typical Statutory Regulation Notice within certain number of days of receipt of application from proposed Buyer Consideration must be equal to or greater than contract price All terms and conditions apply Factory must reimburse the original Buyer for certain costs Cannot be exercised if: family member, managerial employee owning 15% or more, legal entity owned by the existing owners Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Rights of First Refusal  Typical Statutory Regulation Notice within certain number of days of receipt of application from proposed Buyer Consideration must be equal to or greater than contract price All terms and conditions apply Factory must reimburse the original Buyer for certain costs Cannot be exercised if: family member, managerial employee owning 15% or more, legal entity owned by the existing owners

7 Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Rights of First Refusal  Issue: How do ROFRs apply in context of larger deals, including stock deals?  Hypothetical: 25 separate dealerships involved in the transaction 10 separate manufacturer brands involved in the transaction Manufacturer does not want its dealerships to be purchased by buyer, and exercises its right of first refusal Manufacturer assigns its rights to another selected dealer Price not broken out for each dealership Exercise of ROFR may impact economics of deal to buyer and seller and also to assignee of manufacturer Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Rights of First Refusal  Issue: How do ROFRs apply in context of larger deals, including stock deals?  Hypothetical: 25 separate dealerships involved in the transaction 10 separate manufacturer brands involved in the transaction Manufacturer does not want its dealerships to be purchased by buyer, and exercises its right of first refusal Manufacturer assigns its rights to another selected dealer Price not broken out for each dealership Exercise of ROFR may impact economics of deal to buyer and seller and also to assignee of manufacturer

8 Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Buying Cars Online  Online Shopping is “Now” Industry Need: Integrated online solution to purchasing or leasing a new or used vehicle  Relevant Statutory Regulation Regulation of manufacturer direct sales and lead dissemination Regulation of dealer activities vis-à-vis delivery or icensing requirements Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Buying Cars Online  Online Shopping is “Now” Industry Need: Integrated online solution to purchasing or leasing a new or used vehicle  Relevant Statutory Regulation Regulation of manufacturer direct sales and lead dissemination Regulation of dealer activities vis-à-vis delivery or icensing requirements

9 Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Buying Cars Online  Issue: Can an online vehicle purchase process be implemented?  Current Ecommerce Efforts.Manufacturers Tesla Ford Direct GM Shop Click Drive.Dealers AutoNation Larry Miller.Third Parties  Other models? Manufacturer Dealer Relationships Buying Cars Online  Issue: Can an online vehicle purchase process be implemented?  Current Ecommerce Efforts.Manufacturers Tesla Ford Direct GM Shop Click Drive.Dealers AutoNation Larry Miller.Third Parties  Other models?

10 Manufacturer Dealer Relationships D I S C U S S I O N Manufacturer Dealer Relationships D I S C U S S I O N