Dresner Partners, Mergers Alliance partner in the USA, announced that it advised Dealer Image Pro on its sale to PBS Systems. Together, the companies represent distinct but complementary areas of auto dealership operations, with a shared focus on helping dealerships operate more efficiently and perform at a higher level.
Dealer Image Pro helps dealerships bring inventory to market faster through in-house photography, video, and merchandising workflows that improve speed, consistency, and overall vehicle presentation. PBS Systems delivers a full-suite dealership management platform supporting operations across accounting, sales, service, and parts.
Reflecting on the partnership, Dealer Image Pro CEO, Peter Duffy said, “I would like to thank the team at Dresner Partners for guiding us through this process. This is an exciting step for our team and our customers, and the decision to partner with PBS Systems reflects a deliberate focus on long-term alignment and shared values within the automotive industry. We will continue doing what we do best, while expanding what’s possible through the strength and scale of PBS Systems, a company we’ve long respected for its commitment to the automotive industry.”
Dave Bradley, President of PBS Systems, emphasized Dealer Image Pro’s strong reputation as a key factor in the acquisition. “Dealer Image Pro has built a strong reputation for helping dealerships elevate how they merchandise and present inventory online. What stood out to us is how closely our organizations share a common vision—not just in our focus on innovation, but in our commitment to delivering the results customers expect. Together, we will deliver high-impact solutions that let dealerships perform at their best.”
Lawrence Pier, Managing Director at Dresner Partners added, “We are honored to have the opportunity to serve the Dealer Image Pro team on a strategic partnership with a leading dealership management platform in PBS Systems. The synergies between Dealer Image Pro and PBS Systems are well aligned, further enhancing and expanding their combined capabilities to best serve dealers.”
Steven M. Dresner, President of Dresner Partners added, “Dresner Partners is very pleased to have been able to assist Dealer Image Pro on this sale. The transaction represents another great outcome in the automotive and software sectors for our team as we continue to build this practice. We are grateful to Dealer Image Pro for entrusting their business with our firm.”
