
George Karolis
President of The Presidio Group, an investment bank focused on auto retail, with extensive experience advising on dealership M&A and publishing market insights and data-driven research.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 42min
The End of the M&A Lottery – Why Earnings Quality Now Outweighs the Multiple | George Karolis, President of The Presidio Group
George Karolis, President of The Presidio Group, an auto‑retail investment banker with deep M&A experience, breaks down why earnings quality now matters more than sky‑high multiples. He discusses who is buying and selling, why big groups keep getting bigger, tech as a valuation lever, brand and geography-driven demand, and where diligence trims value.


