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 22, 2007 |
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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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
950 Echo Lane, Suite 100, Houston, Texas | 77024 | |
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Registrants 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.
On February 22, 2007, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share for the fourth quarter of 2006. The dividend will be paid on March 15, 2007, to stockholders of record on March 6, 2007. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of February 22, 2007.
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. | ||||
February 22, 2007 | By: |
John C. Rickel
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Name: John C. Rickel | ||||
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
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99.1
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Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of February 22, 2007. |