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): | October 28, 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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 29, 2013, we issued a press release announcing our third quarter 2013 financial results and other information. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 "Regulation FD Disclosure."
Acquisition
On October 28, 2013, we acquired two franchises, Jaguar and Land Rover Annapolis. The acquired dealerships are expected to contribute annualized revenues of approximately $40 million.
Earnings Press Release
On October 29, 2013, we issued a press release announcing our third quarter 2013 financial results and other information. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Investors and others should note that we announce material financial information using our company website (www.penskeautomotive.com), our investor relations website (investors.penskeautomotive.com), SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts. Information about Penske Automotive, its business, and its results of operations may also be announced by posts on the following social media channels:
• Penske Automotive Twitter feed (www.twitter.com/penskecarscorp)
• Penske Automotive’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/penskecars)
The information that we post on these social media channels could be deemed to be material information. As a result, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in Penske Automotive to review the information that we post on these social media channels. These channels may be updated from time to time on Penske Automotive’s investor relations website.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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. | ||||
| October 29, 2013 | By: | /s/Shane M. Spradlin | ||
| Name: Shane M. Spradlin | ||||
| Title: Executive Vice President | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release. |