Vanguard lists 1.14M Asbury shares (NYSE: ABG) in Schedule 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Asbury Automotive Group Inc ownership filing shows Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 1,136,202 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.88% of the class. The filing states Vanguard exercises sole dispositive power over these shares and holds sole voting power for 18,771 shares; the holdings are reported on behalf of Vanguard funds and related advisory affiliates.

Insights

Regulatory Counsel

Schedule 13G disclosure of a >5% passive stake by an institutional investor.

Under Schedule 13G, institutional investors report beneficial ownership when holdings exceed reporting thresholds. The filing states 1,136,202 shares and 5.88%, and identifies sole dispositive power and limited voting power — standard disclosures for managed-fund positions.

Because the filing names Vanguard entities and notes these are held on behalf of Vanguard funds, the legal effect is routine: transparency about large passive holdings. Timing and trading intent are not asserted in the excerpt.

Asset Management Analyst

Large index/managed-fund position disclosed; cash-flow treatment not specified.

The filing clarifies that Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and affiliates exercise dispositive power over 1,136,202 shares. It also states sole voting power for 18,771 shares, indicating voting authority is concentrated versus overall economic exposure.

Investor impact depends on fund activity and trading decisions by Vanguard-affiliated sleeves; subsequent filings would show any changes.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 1,136,202 shares Percent of class: 5.88% Sole voting power: 18,771 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 1,136,202 shares reported as beneficially owned

Percent of class 5.88% percent of common stock outstanding

Sole voting power 18,771 shares shares with sole power to vote

Filing type Schedule 13G passive investor disclosure

CUSIP 043436104 Asbury Automotive Group Common Stock

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G, Investment Company Act of 1940

4 terms

beneficially owned regulatory

"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1136202"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Asbury Automotive Group Inc"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

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FAQ

What stake does Vanguard report in Asbury Automotive Group (ABG)?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 1,136,202 shares, equal to 5.88% of Asbury's common stock. The filing shows Vanguard exercises sole dispositive power and reports sole voting power for 18,771 shares on behalf of funds and advisory affiliates.

Does the Schedule 13G filing show Vanguard controls Asbury votes?

No — the filing shows Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 1,136,202 shares but sole voting power for only 18,771 shares. Voting and dispositive counts differ, reflecting delegated voting arrangements across funds and sleeves.

When was the Asbury position reported and who signed the filing?

The filing lists the reporting date as 03/31/2026 and is signed on behalf of Vanguard by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, with the signature dated 04/28/2026.

Are these shares held by Vanguard funds or by Vanguard Portfolio Management directly?

The filing states the shares are reported by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and include securities held by Vanguard funds and managed accounts. It notes dispositive power is exercised by Vanguard Portfolio Management and certain affiliates on behalf of those funds.

Does the filing indicate Vanguard intends to buy or sell ABG shares?

No — the Schedule 13G excerpt reports beneficial ownership and power to dispose but does not state any trading intent or planned transactions. It is a disclosure of existing holdings rather than a trading instruction.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Asbury Automotive Group Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

043436104

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 043436104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Portfolio Management

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 18,771.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,136,202.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,136,202.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.88 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Asbury Automotive Group Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2905 Premiere Parkway, Northwest, Suite 300, Duluth, GA, 30097
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Portfolio Management
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 043436104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1136202
(b)	Percent of class: 5.88 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 18771
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1136202
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Vanguard Portfolio Management, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Vanguard Portfolio Management

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	04/28/2026