UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

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GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Meeting Information Meeting Type: For holders as of: Date: Time: Location: *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on <mtgdate>. 0000206994_1 R1.0.0.51160 GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Annual Meeting May 20, 2014 May 20, 2014 10:00 AM CDT March 24, 2014 Sterling McCall Lexus 10025 Southwest Freeway Houston, Texas www.sterlingmccalllexus.com/ hoursanddirections

 

How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "legal proxy." To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form. Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX 0000206994_2 R1.0.0.51160 1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 06, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

Voting items 0000206994_3 R1.0.0.51160 The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 Lincoln Pereira 02 Stephen D. Quinn The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): 2. Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation 3. Approval of the Group 1 Automotive, Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan 4. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014 NOTE: In their discretion, such attorney-in-fact and proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

 

Voting Instructions 0000206994_4 R1.0.0.51160