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): | January 28, 2015 |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-13461 | 76-0506313 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 800 Gessner, Suite 500, Houston, Texas | 77024 | |
| _________________________________ (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.
On January 28, 2015, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), announced that an amicable and mutually beneficial settlement agreement has been reached between Prestige Audi and the Company where the litigation over the purchase and sale of the Prestige Audi franchise portion of the Prestige Imports MotorGroup business has been resolved on terms satisfactory to all parties. Completion of the sale remains subject to manufacturer approval by Audi and customary contractual conditions to closing. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this Item 8.01 by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of January 28, 2015.
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. | ||||
| January 30, 2015 | By: | John C. Rickel | ||
| Name: John C. Rickel | ||||
| Title: Sr. Vice President | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of January 28, 2015. |