Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

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 14, 2011

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 1-12297 22-3086739
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
2555 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan   48302
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   248-648-2500

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 16, 2011, we issued a press release announcing our fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results and other information. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 "Regulation FD Disclosure."

On February 16, 2011, we issued a press release announcing our fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results and other information. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

On February 14, 2011, we issued a press release announcing we and Mercedes-Benz USA have started discussions to transition the distribution rights, management, sales and marketing activities of smart USA from Penske Automotive Group to Mercedes-Benz USA. The transition is expected to occur by the end of the second quarter 2011. Successful transition of the smart USA distributorship will depend on negotiation and completion of definitive documentation, regulatory approvals, and other factors. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release.
99.2 Press Release.





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SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
          
February 16, 2011   By:   /s/ Shane M. Spradlin
       
        Name: Shane M. Spradlin
        Title: Executive Vice President

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release.
99.2
  Press Release.