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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): May 17, 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
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 17, 2002, Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. issued a press release
announcing a proposed private placement of $200 million principal amount of
Senior Subordinated Notes. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1 and is incorporated in its entirety herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued by Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. on
May 17, 2002.
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
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Name: Thomas F. Gilman
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 17, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued by Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. on
May 17, 2002.