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): | August 30, 2013 |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-12297 | 22-3086739 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 2555 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | 48302 | |
| _________________________________ (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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 30, 2013, we issued a press release announcing that we have completed our acquisition of Western Star Trucks Australia Pty Ltd., a distributor of commercial vehicles, related spare parts and aftermarket support across Australia and New Zealand and portions of Southeast Asia. The purchase price of approximately $200 million includes a target working capital of approximately $67 million inclusive of vehicle inventory, parts and other assets, and is subject to a closing adjustment that is expected to be finalized in the third quarter. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release.
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. | ||||
| August 30, 2013 | By: | /s/ Shane M. Spradlin | ||
| Name: Shane M. Spradlin | ||||
| Title: Executive Vice President | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release. |