- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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): April 25, 2002 ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 5511 58-2241119 (State or Other (Primary Standard Industrial (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of Identification Classification Code Number) Number) Incorporation) 3 Landmark Square Suite, 500 Stamford, CT 06901 (Address of Principal Executive Office) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 356-4400 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated April 25, 2002 ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. The registrant issued a press release today announcing the registrant's earnings for the first quarter ending March 31, 2002, which press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1. 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. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. By: /s/ Thomas F. Gilman --------------------------------- Name: Thomas F. Gilman Title: Chief Financial Officer Date: April 25, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated April 25, 2002