UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 21, 2019
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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1-13461 |
76-0506313 |
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800 Gessner, Suite 500
Houston, Texas 77024
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(713) 647-5700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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On February 21, 2019, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), announced that its Board of Directors increased the Company's common stock share repurchase authorization to $75 million. Purchases may be made from time to time, based on market conditions, legal requirements and other corporate considerations, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of February 21, 2019.
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Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of February 21, 2019. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Group 1 Automotive, Inc. |
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Date: February 22, 2019 |
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/s/ Darryl M. Burman |
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Name: Darryl M. Burman |
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Title: Sr. Vice President |
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