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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950134-01-506432
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010918
ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits
ITEM INFORMATION:
FILED AS OF DATE: 20010919
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: 1740034
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
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k65077e8-k.txt
FORM 8-K
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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): SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 1-12297 22-3086739
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST 48239
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DETROIT, MI (Including Zip Code)
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
313-592-7311
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT 99.1 - Press Release of United Auto Group, Inc. (the "Company"), dated
September 18, 2001.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On September 18, 2001, United Auto Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing
it has commenced open market repurchases of up to 3.0 million shares of its
common stock. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated by reference herein.
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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: September 18, 2001 UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Robert H. Kurnick, Jr.
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ROBERT H. KURNICK, JR.
Its: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT SEQUENTIAL PAGE
NUMBER NUMBER
EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release of United
Auto Group, Inc., dated
September 18, 2001
EX-99.1
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PRESS RELEASE
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EXHIBIT 99.1
Press Release
[UNITEDAUTO LETTERHEAD]
Contact: Jim Davidson Phil Hartz Tony Pordon
Executive Vice President - Senior Vice President - Vice President -
Finance Corporate Communications Investor Relations
201-325-3303 313-592-5365 313-592-5266
jdavidson@unitedauto.com phartz@unitedauto.com tony.pordon@unitedauto.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNITEDAUTO INITIATES STOCK REPURCHASES
DETROIT, MI, September 18, 2001 - UnitedAuto Group, Inc. (NYSE: UAG), a FORTUNE
500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that it has commenced open
market repurchases of up to 3.0 million shares of its common stock. Shares may
be acquired through open market purchases, negotiated transactions or other
means based upon market conditions.
Chairman Roger S. Penske stated, "We believe the repurchase of our own shares
will demonstrate to our investors management's confidence in both the company,
and the nation's long-term economic strength."
UnitedAuto, which has pursued a strategy based on internal growth from its
existing dealerships, as well as from strategic acquisitions, operates 123
franchises in 19 states, Puerto Rico and Brazil. 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.
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