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Group 1 Automotive shareholders approve special meeting right; board declares $0.55 dividend
GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC
- Stockholders approved amendment to certificate of incorporation allowing holders of 25% of outstanding shares to call special meetings (previously only board/majority directors).
- Quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share declared, payable June 15, 2026 to holders of record June 1, 2026, consistent with previously announced 10% annualized increase to $2.20.
- All nine board nominees elected; Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified as auditor for fiscal 2026; advisory say-on-pay approved (93% of votes cast in favor).
- A competing shareholder proposal to allow special meetings was not approved, receiving only 25% of votes cast.
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