Group 1 Automotive expands board to 11, appoints Benjamin Hart from Conifer

GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Board expands from 10 to 11 directors; Benjamin Hart appointed effective November 1, 2026.
Stockholder agreement with Conifer includes standstill; Conifer capped at 19% beneficial ownership of GPI.
Conifer agrees to vote with board recommendations except extraordinary transactions; requires ≥5% ownership for rights.
Agreement terminates 30 days before 2030 annual meeting nomination deadline; extendable if Hart renominated.

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Benjamin Hart

Director

GPI · GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Effective: 2026-11-01
Filed: September 22, 2026, 7:12 AM ET

the Board appointed Mr. Hart as a member of the Board, effective November 1, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Benjamin Hart was appointed as Director at GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC.

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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the Board appointed Mr. Hart as a member of the Board, effective November 1, 2026.

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