-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Ug+DacuHaWe5f2I7M1n67qLdJsa13cuiWq4ty4jniD38tNTpn3sr4bIGVM5Ttnkz DppizTC6n9cpYyIQX6LV3Q== 0000950124-02-002400.txt : 20020722 0000950124-02-002400.hdr.sgml : 20020722 20020722163046 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950124-02-002400 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020722 ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20020722 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNITED AUTO GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001019849 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500] IRS NUMBER: 223086739 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12297 FILM NUMBER: 02707880 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48239 BUSINESS PHONE: 3135927311 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48239 8-K 1 k70736e8vk.txt CURRENT REPORT DATED 7/22/02 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): JULY 22, 2002 ------------- UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC. ----------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 1-12297 22-3086739 -------- ------- ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Incorporation) Number) 13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST 48239 ---------------------- ----- DETROIT, MI (Including Zip Code) ----------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
313-592-7311 ------------ (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT 99.1 - Press Release of United Auto Group, Inc. (the "Company"), dated July 22, 2002. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On July 22, 2002, United Auto Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has acquired a BMW franchise in Austin, Texas. The dealership, formerly John Roberts BMW of Austin, will be renamed BMW of Austin. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: July 22, 2002 UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC. By: /s/ Robert H. Kurnick, Jr. ----------------------------- ROBERT H. KURNICK, JR. Its: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT EXHIBIT INDEX
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EX-99.1 3 k70736exv99w1.txt PRESS RELEASE OF UNITED AUTO GROUP EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release [UNITEDAUTO LOGO] [UNITEDAUTO LETTERHEAD] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNITEDAUTO EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN TEXAS; ACQUIRES BMW DEALERSHIP IN AUSTIN DETROIT, MI, July 22, 2002 - UnitedAuto Group, Inc. (NYSE: UAG), a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that it has acquired a BMW franchise in Austin, Texas. The dealership, formerly known as John Roberts BMW of Austin, will be renamed BMW of Austin and is expected to add approximately $80 million in revenues on an annual basis. President Sam DiFeo stated, "This acquisition represents UAG's first entry into Austin. UnitedAuto also operates dealerships in Houston, Texas for Chrysler, Dodge (two), GMC, Honda (two), Jeep and Pontiac. We are pleased to expand our presence in the Texas market, and this acquisition allows UnitedAuto to capitalize on the growing demographics in the Austin area with a leading import brand." UnitedAuto, which has pursued a strategy based on internal growth from its existing dealerships, as well as from strategic acquisitions, operates 124 franchises in the United States and 66 franchises internationally, primarily in the United Kingdom. UnitedAuto dealerships sell new and used vehicles, and market a complete line of after-market automotive products and services. Statements in this press release may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with additional information about UnitedAuto's business, markets, conditions and other uncertainties which are contained in UnitedAuto's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which are incorporated into this press release by reference. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----