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8-K filed February 4, 2026, 6:59 PM ET ticker ABG CIK 0001144980
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Asbury Automotive appoints new director, lowers special meeting threshold, Maritz departing board

ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC

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ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC: Amended By-Laws to lower threshold for stockholders to request special meeting from 50% to 25% and clarify procedures (effective 2026-01-29).

On and effective as of January 29, 2026, the Board amended the Company’s By-Laws (the “By-Laws”) regarding special stockholder meetings. Article II of the By-Laws has been amended to lower the threshold for stockholders to be able to request that the Board call a special meeting from 50% to 25% of all outstanding shares of the Company entitled to vote. The amendments also clarify the procedures to be followed by stockholders in order to properly call a special meeting of stockholders.

SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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