Group 1 Automotive promotes DeLongchamps to President-U.S. Operations, declares $0.55 dividend

GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Peter C. DeLongchamps, age 65, named President – U.S. Operations effective November 10, 2026; base salary rises to $750,000 with 90% target incentive
Board declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share, payable December 15, 2026 to holders of record December 1, 2026
Dividend consistent with 10% annualized rate increase from $2.00 per share in 2025 to $2.20 per share in 2026
Seventh Amended and Restated Bylaws adopted, raising special-meeting threshold to 25% Net Long Beneficial Ownership and revising advance notice rules
Group 1 operates 255 dealerships, 318 franchises and 33 collision centers across the U.S. and U.K., representing 38 brands

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Peter C. DeLongchamps

President – U.S. Operations

GPI · GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Effective: 2026-11-10
Filed: November 10, 2026, 5:21 PM ET

On November 10, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, appointed Peter C. DeLongchamps, currently the Company’s Senior Vice President, Manufacturer Relations, Financial Services and Corporate Development, as President – U.S. Operations of the Company, effective November 10, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Peter C. DeLongchamps changed role as President – U.S. Operations at GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC.

Action: promoted
Role: President – U.S. Operations

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On November 10, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, appointed Peter C. DeLongchamps, currently the Company’s Senior Vice President, Manufacturer Relations, Financial Services and Corporate Development, as President – U.S. Operations of the Company, effective November 10, 2026.

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