GPI GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

CIK 0001031203 50 ready 8-Ks latest October 21, 2026, 12:41 PM ET RSS · JSON

Activity: ELEVATED 4 filings / 30d vs 2 baseline

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Latest filing October 21, 2026, 12:41 PM ET

Top materiality 0.85

Event mix other_material ×11 · earnings ×9 · debt ×8

Sentiment 13 pos · 3 neg · 34 neu

Latest earnings reported 2026-Q1

Executive change recent →

Recent 8-K filings for GPI

Highest-materiality recent filing

Group 1 Automotive to acquire Hennessy Automobile Companies for ~$1.3B, adding 10 dealerships in Atlanta

July 30, 2026, 6:24 AM ET M&A materiality 0.85 positive item 1.01 item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Purchase price ~$1.3B inclusive of blue sky, real estate, and operating assets; expected to add ~$1.7B in annualized revenue.
Acquisition includes 10 dealerships with luxury/import brands (Lexus, Jaguar/Land Rover, Porsche) and 500 service bays.

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October 21, 2026, 12:41 PM ET M&A materiality 0.75 positive item 2.01 item 9.01

Group 1 closes $1.3B Hennessy deal for 10 Atlanta dealerships, one collision center

Completed the Hennessy Acquisition on Oct. 19, 2026, adding 10 automobile dealerships and one collision center in the greater Atlanta, Georgia market.
September 24, 2026, 6:01 AM ET debt materiality 0.60 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 9.01

Group 1 Auto's realty unit enters $190.3M secured term loan with BofA; SOFR+145bps

Borrower is Group 1 Realty, Inc.; loan is $190.3M, equal to 85% appraised value of mortgaged dealership properties.
September 22, 2026, 4:24 PM ET debt materiality 0.60 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 closes $1.25B senior notes offering to fund Hennessy dealership acquisition

Issued $625M 6.250% notes due 2032 and $625M 6.625% notes due 2035; net proceeds ~$1.236B.
September 22, 2026, 7:12 AM ET leadership materiality 0.60 positive item 1.01 item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change

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

Board expands from 10 to 11 directors; Benjamin Hart appointed effective November 1, 2026.
September 9, 2026, 9:42 PM ET debt materiality 0.60 neutral item 1.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 prices $1.25B senior notes offering to fund Hennessy acquisition

$625M 6.250% notes due 2032 and $625M 6.625% notes due 2035 priced at par; closing expected Sept 22, 2026.
September 8, 2026, 7:40 AM ET debt materiality 0.75 neutral item 2.02 item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive announces $1.25B senior notes offering to fund Hennessy acquisition

$625M senior notes due 2032 and $625M due 2035, total $1.25B, unsecured.
August 11, 2026, 4:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.40 neutral item 5.02 item 7.01 item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 appoints ex-Ulta CEO Kimbell to board; declares $0.55 quarterly dividend

David C. Kimbell appointed to Board effective Aug 10, 2026; board expands from 9 to 10 members; will serve on Audit Committee.
July 30, 2026, 6:24 AM ET M&A materiality 0.85 positive item 1.01 item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive to acquire Hennessy Automobile Companies for ~$1.3B, adding 10 dealerships in Atlanta

Purchase price ~$1.3B inclusive of blue sky, real estate, and operating assets; expected to add ~$1.7B in annualized revenue.
July 15, 2026, 11:56 AM ET other materiality 0.10 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive schedules Q2 2026 earnings release and conference call for July 30

Earnings results for Q2 ended June 30, 2026 will be released before market open on July 30, 2026.
May 21, 2026, 2:04 PM ET leadership materiality 0.50 neutral item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive appoints Daniel McHenry as UK President and CEO, replacing Mark Raban

Daniel McHenry appointed President and CEO of Group 1 Automotive UK, effective May 19, 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
May 15, 2026, 12:51 PM ET other material materiality 0.45 neutral item 5.03 item 5.07 item 8.01 item 9.01 ◈ Shareholder Votes ×5◈ Governance Changes ×2

Group 1 Automotive shareholders approve special meeting right; board declares $0.55 dividend

Stockholders approved amendment to certificate of incorporation allowing holders of 25% of outstanding shares to call special meetings (previously only board/majority directors).
April 30, 2026, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Group 1 Q1 GAAP EPS $10.82, adjusted EPS $8.66; revenue down 1.8%

Q1 GAAP diluted EPS $10.82 vs $9.64; adjusted diluted EPS $8.66 vs $10.17.
April 9, 2026, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.15 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive announces Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call schedule

Q1 2026 financial results will be released on April 30, 2026 before market open.
March 3, 2026, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.40 neutral item 5.02

Group 1 Automotive amends severance for executive Daryl Kenningham; 1.5x salary + bonus on qualified termination

Qualifying termination: 1.5x base salary and target bonus, 18 months COBRA, pro-rated bonus.
February 11, 2026, 6:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.60 positive item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive raises 2026 annual dividend by 10% to $2.20 per share

Board approved 2026 annual dividend rate of $2.20 per share, a 10% increase from $2.00 in 2025.
January 29, 2026, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive reports financial results for quarter and year ended December 31, 2025

Issued press release on January 29, 2026 announcing financial results for Q4 and full year 2025.
January 15, 2026, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.20 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive to release Q4 and FY 2025 results on Jan 29, 2026

Earnings release before market open on Jan 29, 2026; conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET.
November 12, 2025, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.70 positive item 8.01 item 9.01

GPI increases buyback auth to $500M, declares $0.50 dividend.

Board increased share repurchase authorization by $457M to $500M.
October 28, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.50 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive reports Q3 2025 results; specifics not available in filing body

Press release issued October 28, 2025, covering three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
October 14, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.25 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive schedules Q3 2025 earnings release and conference call for Oct 28

Q3 2025 financial results to be released Tuesday, October 28, 2025 before market open.
August 13, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.60 neutral item 8.01 item 9.01

GPI appoints CHRO, declares $0.50 dividend, updates buyback activity

Melkeya McDuffie appointed SVP & CHRO effective Aug 11, 2025; 20+ years HR leadership.
August 5, 2025, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.65 positive item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive acquires Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead; expected $210M annual revenue

Acquired Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead in Atlanta, GA, a high-volume luxury dealership.
July 24, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.50 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive announces Q2 2025 results; no figures in 8-K body

Press release issued July 24, 2025 for three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
July 8, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.10 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive schedules Q2 2025 earnings release and conference call for July 24

Q2 2025 results will be released before market open on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
June 3, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.60 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive closes $3.5B revolving credit facility, upsize of $1.0B, maturity extended to 2030

New $3.5B five-year syndicated credit facility (can expand to $4.5B) replaces prior facility; maturity extended to May 30, 2030.
May 20, 2025, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.60 positive item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive adds 3 luxury dealerships (Lexus, Acura, Mercedes-Benz); expects $330M annual rev

Acquired Lexus and Acura dealerships in Fort Myers, FL, and Mercedes-Benz in South Austin, TX; expected to add $330M annual revenue.
May 16, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.25 neutral item 5.03 item 9.01 ◈ Governance Changes

Group 1 Automotive eliminates 80% supermajority vote requirement for director charter amendments

Shareholders approved Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate at May 13, 2025 annual meeting.
May 14, 2025, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.55 neutral item 5.03 item 5.07 item 8.01 item 9.01 ◈ Governance Changes

Group 1 Automotive declares $0.50 quarterly dividend; shareholders eliminate supermajority charter provisions

Dividend of $0.50/share payable June 16, 2025 to record June 2, 2025; consistent with previously announced 6% annualized increase to $2.00.
April 24, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.65 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01

Group 1 Q1: diluted EPS $9.64, adjusted $10.17; revenue up 23% to $5.5B; net income down 13%

Diluted EPS from continuing ops $9.64 (down 10.4% YoY); adjusted diluted EPS $10.17 (up 7.1%).
April 9, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.30 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive schedules Q1 2025 earnings release and conference call for April 24, 2025

Earnings release before market open April 24, 2025; conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET.
February 26, 2025, 6:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.40 neutral item 5.02 ◈ executive_change

Group 1 Automotive SVP Aftersales Michael Jones to retire Sept 1, 2025; part-time to year-end

Michael Jones, SVP Aftersales, will retire from officer role effective Sept 1, 2025.
February 13, 2025, 6:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.55 positive item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive increases annual dividend to $2.00 per share (6% raise) and declares quarterly dividend of $0.50

Board approved 2025 annual dividend rate of $2.00 per share, up 6% from $1.88 in 2024.
January 29, 2025, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.50 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive releases Q4/FY2024 results; specific numbers not provided in filing text.

Press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 contains financial results for three months and year ended Dec 31, 2024.
January 15, 2025, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.10 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive schedules Q4/FY 2024 earnings release and call for Jan 29

Financial results will be released before market open on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
November 13, 2024, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.50 positive item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive boosts buyback authorization $333M to $500M; declares $0.47 dividend

Board increased share repurchase authorization by $333M to $500M. YTD 2024 spent $138M at avg $298.49 per share.
October 30, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.10 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive reports Q3 2024 results; details in press release

Filed press release for Q3 2024 earnings; no specific figures included in the filing body.
October 8, 2024, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.10 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive schedules Q3 2024 earnings call for October 30

Q3 2024 results to be released before market opens on Oct 30, 2024.
October 1, 2024, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.65 positive item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive acquires BMW/MINI dealership for ~$125M annual revenue; appoints new UK CEO

Acquired Soper of Lincoln BMW/MINI in Lincolnshire, expected to add ~$125M in annual revenues.
August 8, 2024, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.25 neutral item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive declares $0.47 quarterly dividend, payable Sept 16

Dividend of $0.47 per share declared, payable Sept 16, 2024 to holders of record Sept 2, 2024.
August 1, 2024, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.80 positive item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 closes $2.7B-revenue Inchcape Retail acquisition, doubling UK footprint

Acquired 54 U.K. dealerships from Inchcape Retail, expected to generate $2.7B in annual revenues.
July 30, 2024, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.50 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive issues $500M 6.375% Senior Notes due 2030; proceeds to repay revolver

$500M aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior unsecured notes maturing Jan 15, 2030.
July 25, 2024, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.60 neutral item 2.02 item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive announces $500M senior notes offering due 2030

Offers $500M in senior unsecured notes due 2030 in a private offering exempt from SEC registration.
July 24, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.10 neutral item 2.02 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive issued Q2 2024 earnings release; details not provided in filing text

Press release for three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
July 12, 2024, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.20 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive schedules Q2 2024 earnings release and call for July 24

Q2 2024 results to be released July 24 before market open; no preliminary financial data provided.
July 1, 2024, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.70 positive item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive acquires 4 Mercedes-Benz dealerships in UK for $105M annual revenue

Acquired four Mercedes-Benz dealerships from L&L Automotive in Hertfordshire, north of London.
June 24, 2024, 7:59 PM ET cyber materiality 0.75 negative item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive U.S. ops disrupted by CDK cyber incident; restoration timeline unclear

Third-party CDK Global suffered cybersecurity incident on June 19, 2024, causing service outage across Group 1's 202 U.S. dealerships.
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.40 neutral item 5.02 item 5.07 item 9.01 ◈ Shareholder Votes ×5

Group 1 stockholders approve 2024 ESPP and 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan at annual meeting

2024 ESPP approved; shares available increased, term extended to May 24, 2034.
May 9, 2024, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.65 positive item 8.01 item 9.01

Group 1 Automotive boosts buyback by $161M to $250M, declares $0.47 quarterly dividend

Board increased share repurchase authorization by $161 million to $250 million total.
May 2, 2024, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.60 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Debt Financings◈ Material Agreements

Group 1 upsizes revolving credit facility to $2.5B, expandable to $3.0B

Added $500M in commitments from 20 financial institutions; total facility now $2.5B.
April 24, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Group 1 Automotive Q1 2024: Revenue record $4.5B, adjusted EPS $9.49 down 13% YoY

Q1 2024 diluted EPS from continuing ops $10.76; adjusted diluted EPS $9.49 (down 13.2% YoY).

Executive changes

Appointed

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.

Departed

Michael D. Jones

Senior Vice President – Aftersales

GPI · GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Effective: 2025-09-01
Filed: February 26, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

On February 26, 2025, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), announced that Michael D. Jones, Senior Vice President – Aftersales, notified the Company that he will retire from his officer position effective September 1, 2025 (the “Transition Date”).

Departed

Frank Grese

Senior Vice President, Training, Operations Support & Employee Communications

GPI · GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Effective: 2022-12-31
Filed: November 2, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

On October 27, 2022, Frank Grese, Senior Vice President, Training, Operations Support & Employee Communications of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (the “ Company ”), notified the Board of Directors of the Company that he will retire from all officer positions and as an employee at the Company and its subsidiaries effective December 31, 2022

Appointed

Daryl Kenningham

Director

GPI · GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Effective: 2022-08-24
Filed: August 24, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

Mr. Kenningham was appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer and as a member of the Board, effective immediately.

Appointed

Daryl Kenningham

President and Chief Operating Officer

GPI · GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Effective: 2022-08-24
Filed: August 24, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

Mr. Kenningham was appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer and as a member of the Board, effective immediately.

Appointed

Daryl Kenningham

Chief Executive Officer

GPI · GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Effective: 2023-01-01
Filed: August 24, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

The Board has appointed Mr. Daryl Kenningham to succeed Mr. Hesterberg in the role of CEO, effective January 1, 2023.

Departed

Earl J. Hesterberg

Chief Executive Officer

GPI · GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Effective: 2022-12-31
Successor: Daryl Kenningham
Filed: August 24, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

would retire from the position of CEO and as a member of the Board effective as of December 31, 2022.

Departed

Earl J. Hesterberg

President

GPI · GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

Effective: 2022-08-24
Successor: Daryl Kenningham
Filed: August 24, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

would resign from the position of President immediately

Earnings & guidance

2026-Q1 EPS reported $10.85 filing →

Materiality & sentiment trend

Max materiality 0.85 · Median 0.55 · Most common event other_material

13 positive 3 negative 34 neutral

source · GPI on sec.gov