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Group 1 Automotive, Inc. reports news on its automotive retail operations in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company operates a dealership, franchise and collision-center network that sells new and used cars and light trucks, arranges vehicle financing, sells service and insurance contracts, provides maintenance and repair services, and sells vehicle parts through dealerships and an omni-channel platform.
Recurring developments include quarterly and annual operating results, same-store trends in new vehicles, used vehicles, parts and service, and finance and insurance activity. Company updates also cover dealership acquisitions and dispositions, portfolio management, board-approved dividends, share repurchase authorizations, and capital allocation across its U.S. and U.K. store base.
Group 1 Automotive (GPI) has secured a $2.0 billion five-year revolving credit facility, expiring in March 2027, with the potential to increase total availability to $2.4 billion. This facility allocates $1.651 billion for inventory financing and $349 million for working capital and acquisitions. Interest rates are tied to SOFR, plus spreads. The move enhances Group 1's balance sheet stability and supports vehicle financing and growth initiatives, reflecting strong lender relations. The facility includes contributions from major finance companies and banks.
On March 7, 2022, Group 1 Automotive (GPI) announced the acquisition of Charles Maund Toyota in Austin, Texas, which will be rebranded as Toyota of North Austin. This dealership is a top 20 national performer in Toyota new vehicle sales and is projected to add $435 million in annual revenue. The acquisition strengthens Group 1's presence in the growing Central Texas market, particularly as Austin's metro area has seen a population increase exceeding 30% from 2010 to 2020.
Group 1 Automotive (GPI) announced a $144.2 million increase in its common stock share repurchase authorization, bringing the total to $200.0 million. In February 2022, the company repurchased 107,320 shares at an average price of $172.00 per share. Additionally, it declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, representing a 2.9% increase. The company also disclosed the sale of two dealerships, which collectively generated about $125 million in annual revenue.
Group 1 Automotive (GPI) announced a record-breaking fourth quarter and full-year 2021, with total revenues reaching $3.5 billion for Q4, a 19.4% increase year-over-year. Net income for Q4 stood at $87.1 million, with diluted EPS at $4.84, marking a 69.0% increase from the prior year. Full-year results showcased total revenues of $13.5 billion and net income of $625.4 million, both significantly up from 2020. The company also announced a pending sale of its Brazilian operations and substantial acquisitions expected to increase annual revenues by $2.5 billion.
Group 1 Automotive, (NYSE: GPI), will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2021, on Thursday, February 10, 2022, before market open. The company's CEO, Earl J. Hesterberg, will lead a conference call at 10 a.m. ET to discuss these results. Investors can access the call via the company's website and a telephonic replay will be available until February 17, 2022.
Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) will present at the Stephens Annual Investment Conference 2021 on December 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. E.T. in Nashville, Tennessee. The presentation will highlight the company's performance and strategy as an international automotive retailer with 218 dealerships across the U.S., U.K., and Brazil. A softcopy of the presentation will be available in the Investor Relations section of their website post-event.
On November 17, 2021, Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) announced completing the acquisition of Prime Automotive Group, encompassing 27 dealerships and three collision centers. This acquisition is projected to enhance the company's revenue and customer base, with year-to-date acquisitions totaling $2.4 billion in annual revenues. Additionally, the board declared a 2.9% increase in quarterly cash dividend to $0.35 per share and raised the stock buyback program by $116.1 million, now totaling $200 million.
Group 1 Automotive (GPI) has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to sell its Brazilian subsidiary, UAB Motors Participações, to Original Holdings S.A. for BRL 510 million. UAB operates 17 dealerships, contributing 2.3% of Group 1’s total revenue with BRL 1.264 billion in annual sales. The transaction, pending manufacturer approval, is expected to close by Q2 2022. CEO Earl J. Hesterberg stated this move allows the company to redeploy capital towards more promising growth opportunities. Following this divestiture, Group 1’s total dealerships will decrease to 174 while acquiring 30 Prime dealerships soon.
Group 1 Automotive (GPI) achieved record net income for Q3 2021, reporting a net income per diluted share of $9.33, up 36.5% from $6.83 in Q3 2020. Adjusted net income per diluted share reached $9.62, a 38.0% increase year-over-year. Total revenues rose 15.4% to $3.5 billion with gross profit increasing 27.6% to $653.2 million. Vehicle margins remained strong, and the company anticipates continued demand into 2022. Group 1 is set to close on the acquisition of Prime Automotive Group, which will add significant annual revenues.
Group 1 Automotive, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced the acquisition of Capital City Honda in Sacramento, California, projected to generate approximately $85 million in annualized revenue. This acquisition boosts Group 1's U.S. dealership count to 120 and adds to a total of $655 million in acquired revenues for 2021. With a pending acquisition of Prime Automotive Group, total expected acquired revenues could reach $2.5 billion, raising dealership locations worldwide to 221.