Group 1 Automotive, 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):   November 12, 2013

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 1-13461 76-0506313
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
800 Gessner, Suite 500, Houston, Texas   77024
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   713-647-5700

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

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

Acquisition of Moritz Dealerships

On November 12, 2013, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation, announced the acquisition of Moritz BMW/MINI and Moritz Cadillac in Arlington, Texas, which will operate as BMW of Arlington, MINI of Arlington, and Cadillac of Arlington. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Third Quarter Dividend

On November 13, 2013, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation, announced that its board of directors approved a third quarter cash dividend of $0.17 per share payable on December 16, 2013, to stockholders of record on December 2, 2013. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated hereinby reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of November 12, 2013.

99.2 Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of November 13, 2013.





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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.

         
    Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
          
November 14, 2013   By:   /s/Darryl M. Burman
       
        Name: Darryl M. Burman
        Title: Vice President

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of November 12, 2013.
99.2
  Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of November 13, 2013