Group 1 Automotive (GPI)

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Group 1 Automotive Acquires Honda and Volkswagen Dealerships in Florida
Monday May 14th 2012 04:07:00 PM

HOUSTON, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI),a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the acquisition of a Honda franchise and a Volkswagen franchise in the Panama City, Fla., market that are expected to generate approximately $52 million in estimated annual revenues. The dealerships are located in Springfield, Fla., and will operate as Honda of Bay County and Volkswagen of Panama City."Group 1 is pleased to expand its presence in Florida with these two...

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Group 1 Automotive Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend
Tuesday May 8th 2012 03:20:00 PM

HOUSTON, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share for the first quarter of 2012. The dividend, which represents an increase of 7.1 percent, or $0.01 per share, from the fourth quarter of 2011, will be payable on June 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on June 1, 2012.Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, said, "Based...

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Group 1 Automotive Doubles Footprint In United Kingdom
Monday May 7th 2012 04:07:00 PM

HOUSTON, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it acquired the Essex Audi Group dealerships in the Southeast region of England. The group is composed of six Audi franchises that are expected to generate approximately $275 million in estimated annual revenues and will complement Group 1's five existing BMW/MINI dealerships in the region.The dealerships – Stansted Audi, Chelmsford Audi, Southend Audi,...

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Group 1 Automotive Reports Record Profits For First Quarter 2012
Thursday April 26th 2012 06:55:00 AM

HOUSTON, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported record first-quarter 2012 net income of $23.1 million, a 49.1 percent increase, and record first-quarter diluted earnings per common share of $0.97, a 51.6 percent increase, on a year-over-year comparable basis for the period ended March 31, 2012.First-Quarter 2012 HighlightsTotal revenues of $1.66 billion were the best reported first quarter and second-best...

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Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2012 First-Quarter Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
Monday April 9th 2012 04:07:00 PM

HOUSTON, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, on Thursday, April 26, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, and the company's senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10 a.m. ET.The conference call will be simulcast live on...

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Group 1 Automotive Acquires Hyundai Dealership in Kansas City Metropolitan Area
Friday March 30th 2012 03:02:00 PM

HOUSTON, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the acquisition of Shawnee Mission Hyundai in Merriam, Kan., which is expected to generate $50.0 million in estimated annual revenues."Group 1 is pleased to add a fourth Hyundai franchise to its portfolio and expand its presence in the Kansas City metropolitan area where we presently operate large BMW and MINI dealerships," said Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's...

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Group 1 Automotive To Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 New York Auto Summit
Friday March 30th 2012 11:10:00 AM

HOUSTON, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that senior management will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 New York Auto Summit on April 4, at the Crowne Plaza Times Square hotel in New York City. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 3:50 p.m. ET.A live audio webcast, with a replay available through May 3, will be available on the Investor Relations section of Group 1's website at...

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Group 1 Automotive Announces March Investor Conference Schedule
Monday February 27th 2012 04:05:00 PM

HOUSTON, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced its March investor conference schedule.Group 1's management will meet with institutional investors during the 2012 KeyBanc Capital Markets Consumer Conference on Feb. 29 and March 1 at the InterContinental New York Barclay in New York City.Management will also meet with institutional investors during the Stifel Nicolaus 2012 Consumer Conference on March 6 at The St....

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Group 1 Automotive Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend on Record Financial Results
Thursday February 16th 2012 09:10:00 AM

HOUSTON, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share for the fourth quarter of 2011. The dividend, which represents an increase of 7.7 percent, or $0.01 per share, from the third quarter of 2011, will be payable on March 15, 2012, to stockholders of record on March 1, 2012."Group 1's board of directors is pleased to reward the company's...

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Group 1 Automotive Reports Record Fourth-Quarter and Best-Ever Full-Year Financial Results; Full-Year Revenues Increase to $6.1 Billion
Thursday February 9th 2012 06:55:00 AM

HOUSTON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(NYSE: GPI),a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported record fourth-quarter adjusted net income of $22.0 million, a 49.3 percent increase from the prior-year period, and adjusted diluted earnings per common share of $0.94 for the period ended Dec. 31, 2011. As shown in the attached reconciliation table, the company recognized $1.1 million net after-tax adjustments for non-cash asset impairment charges and an accrual for a...

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Group 1 Automotive Acquires Hilton Head BMW Dealership
Thursday January 26th 2012 04:10:00 PM

HOUSTON, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the acquisition of Hilton Head BMW in Blufton, S.C., that is expected to generate $45.0 million in estimated annual revenues. "Hilton Head BMW is our thirteenth BMW franchise in the United States," said Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, "and will complement Group 1's existing Audi, BMW and Toyota dealerships in South...

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Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2011 Fourth-Quarter Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
Thursday January 19th 2012 04:35:00 PM

HOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, on Thursday, Feb. 9, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, and the company's senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10 a.m. ET. The conference call will be simulcast...

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Group 1 Automotive Acquires Volkswagen Dealership In San Antonio, Texas
Wednesday January 18th 2012 09:00:00 AM

HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the acquisition of Rod East Volkswagen in San Antonio, Texas. The dealership will be renamed Volkswagen of Alamo Heights and is expected to generate $48.5 million in estimated annual revenues. "The addition of Volkswagen of Alamo Heights will augment our existing Freedom Chevrolet dealership in the San Antonio, Texas, market," said Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's...

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Group 1 Automotive To Present At ICR XChange Conference In January
Wednesday December 21st 2011 09:00:00 AM

HOUSTON, Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that senior management will be presenting at the Fourteenth Annual ICR XChange Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Miami Beach, Fla. Group 1 is scheduled to present at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel at 9:40 a.m. ET. A webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of Group 1's website at...

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Group 1 Automotive to Participate in Credit Suisse Consumer Conference
Friday December 2nd 2011 05:17:00 PM

HOUSTON, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that executive management is scheduled to participate in the 2nd Annual Credit Suisse Consumer Conference in Orlando, Fla.Group 1's management team is scheduled to meet with institutional investors during the conference at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on Thursday, Dec. 8.Group 1 has recently updated its slide presentation on the Investor Relations section of its...

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Group 1 Automotive to Present at Barclays Capital Automotive Conference
Friday November 11th 2011 03:00:00 PM

HOUSTON, Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that senior management is scheduled to present at the Barclays Capital Global Automotive Conference in New York City on Nov. 15, at 11:40 a.m. ET. The presentation will provide an overview of Group 1's financial results and operating strategy.A live audio webcast, with a replay available through Dec. 15, will be available on the Investor Relations section of Group 1's...

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Group 1 Automotive Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend
Thursday November 10th 2011 01:32:00 PM

HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the third quarter of 2011. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 15, 2011, to stockholders of record on Dec. 1, 2011.About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.Group 1 owns and operates 108 automotive dealerships, 140 franchises, and 27 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer...

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Group 1 Automotive Reports Strong Third-Quarter Earnings Results Despite Ongoing Japanese-Brand Vehicle Supply Shortages
Tuesday October 25th 2011 06:50:00 AM

HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported a third-quarter adjusted net income increase of 23.6 percent to $23.8 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, for the period ended Sept. 30, 2011. This compares to adjusted net income of $19.3 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2010. Including the $2.3 million net after-tax adjustments for non-cash asset impairment charges shown in the attached...

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Group 1 Automotive Acquires David Taylor Cadillac Buick GMC in Houston and Opens New Volkswagen and Fiat Dealerships in Texas and California
Tuesday October 11th 2011 09:05:00 AM

HOUSTON, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the acquisition of David Taylor Cadillac Buick GMC in Houston and the opening of two new Volkswagen dealerships in the San Diego and Beaumont, Texas, market areas. In addition, Group 1 announced that it opened Sterling McCall Fiat in Houston. In total, the six franchises are expected to generate $188.0 million in estimated annual revenues.David Taylor Cadillac Buick...

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Group 1 Automotive to Present at ThinkEquity Growth Conference
Monday September 12th 2011 04:10:00 PM

HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 09/12/11 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that executive management will present at ThinkEquity's Eighth Annual Growth Conference in New York City. The presentation will provide an overview of Group 1's financial results and operating strategy. Group 1 is scheduled to present at the Le Parker Meridien hotel on Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. ET. A webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor...

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Group 1 Automotive to Present at Goldman Sachs Retailing Conference
Friday September 2nd 2011 04:15:00 PM

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Group 1 Automotive Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 18 Percent -- Second Increase in 2011; Board Doubles Share Repurchase Authorization
Wednesday August 17th 2011 04:05:00 PM

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Group 1 Automotive Announces $25 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
Monday August 8th 2011 04:05:00 PM

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Group 1 Automotive to Host 2011 Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast
Thursday July 7th 2011 04:05:00 PM

http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=775613&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 --> HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/07/11 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, on Tuesday, July 26, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief...

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Group 1 Automotive Completes New $1.35 Billion Revolving Credit Arrangement
Wednesday July 6th 2011 09:00:00 AM

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Group 1 Automotive Announces Regional Consolidation
Monday June 20th 2011 09:00:00 AM

Hult Promoted to Corporate Marketing Position; Kenningham Appointed Regional Vice President http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=769195&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 --> HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 06/20/11 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that effective July 1, it is consolidating its regional structure in the United States...

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Group 1 Automotive Acquires Ford and GM Dealerships in El Paso, Texas
Tuesday June 14th 2011 08:30:00 AM

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Group 1 Automotive to Present at Investor Conferences in New York City and Las Vegas
Friday May 20th 2011 09:00:00 AM

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Group 1 Automotive Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend
Friday May 13th 2011 12:15:00 PM

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Group 1 Automotive Reports 49 Percent Increase in First-Quarter Profits
Tuesday April 26th 2011 07:00:00 AM

Parts and Service Business Remains Stronghttp://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=747897&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 04/26/11 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported a first-quarter adjusted net income increase of 48.5 percent to $15.5 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March...

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Group 1 Automotive Acquires a BMW and MINI Dealership in El Paso, Texas
Thursday April 21st 2011 09:00:00 AM

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Group 1 Automotive to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Auto Summit
Thursday April 14th 2011 04:10:00 PM

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Group 1 Automotive to Present at Barclays Capital Global Automotive Conference
Monday November 15th 2010 04:15:00 PM

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Group 1 Automotive Reinstates Quarterly Cash Dividend
Thursday November 11th 2010 04:05:00 PM

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Group 1 Automotive Reports Higher Earnings Driven by 17 Percent Revenue Increase
Tuesday October 26th 2010 07:00:00 AM

Used Vehicle and Parts and Service Sales Exceptionally Stronghttp://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=677492&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 10/26/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported a third-quarter adjusted net income increase of 14.6 percent to $19.3 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the...

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Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2010 Third-Quarter Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
Tuesday October 5th 2010 04:05:00 PM

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Group 1 Automotive to Present at Wells Fargo Securities Conference
Monday September 27th 2010 04:05:00 PM

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Group 1 Automotive to Present at Goldman Sachs' Global Retailing Conference
Friday September 10th 2010 11:38:00 AM

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Sales Improvement of 25 Percent Drives Substantial Profit Increase at Group 1 Automotive in Second Quarter
Tuesday July 27th 2010 07:00:00 AM

Share Repurchase Authorization Announcedhttp://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=645265&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 -->HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/27/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported a second-quarter adjusted net income increase of 73.0 percent to $17.8 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for the period ended June 30,...

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Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2010 Second-Quarter Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
Wednesday July 7th 2010 02:00:00 PM

http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=638550&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 --> HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/07/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, on Tuesday, July 27, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief...

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Group 1 Automotive Announces Mercedes-Benz Financial Has Joined Existing Syndicated Credit Facility
Tuesday July 6th 2010 12:00:00 PM

http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=637974&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 --> HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/06/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced today that Mercedes-Benz Financial has signed on as a partner to its existing $1.35 billion revolving credit facility that expires in March 2012. Mercedes-Benz Financial replaces BNP...

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Group 1 Automotive Awarded Mini Franchise in Houston-Metro Market and Disposes of Ford Dealership in Florida
Wednesday June 23rd 2010 09:10:00 AM

Property Valuations Adjusted http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=634207&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 --> HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 06/23/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced today that it was awarded a Mini franchise to complement its existing BMW of Clear Lake store in the Houston-Metro market and that it has sold its Pines Ford...

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Group 1 Automotive to Present at Stephens Spring Investment Conference
Thursday May 20th 2010 12:00:00 AM

HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- May 20, 2010 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that senior management will present at the Stephens Spring Investment Conference on May 25 at The New York Palace hotel in New York City. The presentation will provide an overview of Group 1 and is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast, with a replay available through June 24, will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of...

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Group 1 Automotive Stockholders Re-Elect Directors to Three-Year Terms
Tuesday May 18th 2010 12:00:00 AM

HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 05/18/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced that stockholders re-elected directors John L. Adams, J. Terry Strange and Max P. Watson to additional three-year terms at today's annual stockholders' meeting. Adams, 65, has served as Group 1's non-executive chairman of the board since April 2005 and as a director since November 1999. Adams served as executive vice president of Trinity Industries, Inc. from January...

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Group 1 Automotive Reports Solid First-Quarter Earnings on Strong Revenue Growth
Tuesday April 27th 2010 07:00:00 AM

Acquires Audi Dealership in Columbia, S.C. HOUSTON, TX -- 04/27/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported first-quarter adjusted net income of $10.4 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, for the period ended March 31, 2010, as compared to adjusted net income of $4.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2009. For comparison purposes, as shown in the attached reconciliation table, the adjusted first-quarter 2010...

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Group 1 Automotive Acquires Toyota/Scion Dealership in South Carolina
Monday April 12th 2010 04:22:00 PM

HOUSTON, TX -- 04/12/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it acquired Harrelson Toyota/Scion in Rock Hill, S.C., which is in the greater Charlotte, N.C., market area. The dealership will now operate as Toyota/Scion of Rock Hill and is expected to generate approximately $55 million in estimated annual revenues. About Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Group 1 owns and operates 101 automotive dealerships, 137 franchises, and 25 collision...

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Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2010 First-Quarter Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast
Friday April 9th 2010 09:05:00 AM

http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=605914&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 --> HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 04/09/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, on Tuesday, April 27, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief...

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Group 1 Automotive Announces Over-Allotment Closing
Thursday April 1st 2010 04:01:00 PM

http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=603614&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 --> HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 04/01/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) (the "Company") today announced the closing of the sale of $15 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2020 (the "Convertible Notes") pursuant to the exercise in full of the over-allotment option granted to...

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Group 1 Automotive to Present at New York Auto Summit
Monday March 29th 2010 04:01:00 PM

http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/200901/433518_logo.jpg -->http://at.marketwire.com/accesstracking/AccessTrackingLogServlet?PrId=601913&ProfileId=051205&sourceType=1 --> HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 03/29/10 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that senior management will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Inaugural New York Auto Summit on March 31, at the Crowne Plaza Times Square hotel in New York City. The...

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Group 1 Automotive Completes $100 Million Offering of 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes
Monday March 22nd 2010 05:14:00 PM

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