Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (Form: 8-K)

0001299933-12-001909.txt : 20120813 0001299933-12-001909.hdr.sgml : 20120813 20120813124453 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001299933-12-001909 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120813 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20120813 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120813 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001031203 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500] IRS NUMBER: 760506313 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13461 FILM NUMBER: 121026767 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 GESSNER STREET 2: SUITE 500 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77024 BUSINESS PHONE: 713-647-5700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 GESSNER STREET 2: SUITE 500 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77024 8-K 1 htm_45795.htm LIVE FILING Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (Form: 8-K)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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):		August 13, 2012

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
__________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	1-13461	76-0506313
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

800 Gessner, Suite 500, Houston, Texas		77024
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:		713-647-5700

Not Applicable
______________________________________________
Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 13, 2012, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation, announced that senior management will present at the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference on August 14, 2012 at the J.P. Morgan Conference Center in New York City. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of August 13, 2012.

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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.


	Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

August 13, 2012	By:	/s/Darryl M. Burman

		Name: Darryl M. Burman
		Title: Vice President

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Exhibit Index


Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of August 13, 2012.

EX-99.1 2 exhibit1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Group 1 Automotive To Present At J.P. Morgan Auto Conference

HOUSTON, Aug. 13, 2012 — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that senior management is scheduled to present at the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference at 12:15 p.m. ET on Aug. 14 at the J.P. Morgan Conference Center in New York City.

A live audio webcast, with a replay available for 30 days, will be available on the Investor Relations section of Group 1’s website at http://www.group1corp.com/news/events.aspx or www.group1auto.com.

About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Group 1 owns and operates 122 automotive dealerships, 159 franchises, and 28 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 32 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships, the company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing, service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

Group 1 Automotive can be reached on the Internet at www.group1auto.com.

SOURCE: Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Investor Contacts:
Kim Paper Canning
Manager, Investor Relations
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
713-647-5741 | kpaper@group1auto.com

Media Contacts:
Pete DeLongchamps
V.P. Financial Services and Manufacturer Relations
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
713-647-5770 | pdelongchamps@group1auto.com
or
Clint Woods
Pierpont Communications, Inc.
713-627-2223 | cwoods@piercom.com