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): September 13, 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 Classification Code Number) Number) Identification 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 9. Regulation FD Disclosure On August 29, 2002, Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. ("Asbury") entered into an agreement (subject to certain customary closing conditions) to acquire all the companies (the "Companies") that comprise Bob Baker Auto Group, of San Diego, California, from the shareholders of the Companies. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is selected financial data for the Bob Baker Auto Group for the last twelve months ended May 31, 2002. This financial information is unaudited and was prepared by and provided to Asbury by the Bob Baker Auto Group. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Selected financial data for Bob Baker Auto Group, of San Diego, California for the last twelve months ended May 31, 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/ Kenneth B. Gilman ------------------------------- Name: Kenneth B. Gilman Title: Chief Executive Officer Date: September 13, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Selected financial data for Bob Baker Auto Group, of San Diego, California for the last twelve months ended May 31, 2002.