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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): October 31, 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
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 30, 2002
99.2 Press Release dated October 30, 2002
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
The registrant issued two press releases yesterday announcing (a) the
registrant's earnings for the third quarter ending September 30, 2002, which
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and (b) that the registrant's
Board of Directors has authorized the registrant to expend up to $15 million
to repurchase outstanding shares of its common stock, which press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
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: October 31 , 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 30, 2002
99.2 Press Release dated October 30, 2002