Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Adds Mercedes-Benz Location in Georgia

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Event: On August 4, 2025, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) announced expansion of its U.S. operations with the acquisition of one Mercedes-Benz dealership located in Georgia. The filing cites Item 8.01 and states the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

Disclosures: Item 9.01 lists Exhibits 99.1 (press release dated August 4, 2025) and 104 (Cover Page Inline XBRL). The 8-K does not include purchase price, transaction terms, pro forma financial statements, or accounting treatment. The report was signed August 5, 2025 by Senior Vice President Gillian A. Hobson.

Positive

• Expansion of U.S. operations through acquisition of one Mercedes-Benz dealership in Georgia announced on August 4, 2025.
• Press release filed as Exhibit 99.1, providing a primary source for the announced transaction.

Negative

• The 8-K does not disclose purchase price or transaction terms.
• No pro forma financial statements or accounting impact are included in the filing.
• Limited detail in the filing prevents immediate assessment of revenue, margin, or balance sheet effects.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Single-dealership acquisition expands GPI luxury footprint; absence of transaction economics limits investor assessment of earnings or leverage impact.

Analysis: The 8-K (Item 8.01) discloses acquisition of one Mercedes-Benz dealership in Georgia and attaches a press release as Exhibit 99.1. The filing does not provide purchase price, pro forma financials, anticipated revenue or margin impact, or accounting treatment. Without those items, investors cannot quantify the near-term financial effect from this filing alone. Monitor Exhibit 99.1 and any subsequent filings for material financial details.

Automotive Industry Specialist

TL;DR: Adds a Mercedes-Benz dealer in Georgia, a modest operational expansion; missing transaction details prevent evaluation of strategic or scale effects.

Analysis: The disclosure confirms geographic and brand expansion via acquisition of a Mercedes-Benz dealership. The 8-K includes only the press release exhibit and inline XBRL cover page, with no details on dealer size, inventory, staff retention, or integration plans. Given the limited information, the filing signals growth activity but is insufficient to assess operational or competitive impact.

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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 4, 2025

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-13461

76-0506313

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

730 Town and Country Blvd, Suite 500

Houston, Texas 77024

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 647-5700

N/A

(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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Ticker symbol(s)

Name of exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

GPI

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨

Item 8.01    Other Events.

On August 4, 2025, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation, announced the expansion of its U.S. operations with the acquisition of one Mercedes-Benz dealership in Georgia.

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.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of August 4, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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, thereunto duly authorized. 

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Date:

August 5, 2025

By:

/s/ Gillian A. Hobson

Name: Gillian A. Hobson

Title: Senior Vice President

FAQ

What did Group 1 Automotive (GPI) announce in this 8-K?

GPI announced the acquisition of one Mercedes-Benz dealership in Georgia, disclosed under Item 8.01 on August 4, 2025.

When was the acquisition announced?

August 4, 2025, per the Item 8.01 disclosure and the attached press release.

Are the purchase price or financial terms disclosed?

No. The 8-K does not disclose any purchase price, financial terms, or pro forma financial information.

What exhibits were filed with the 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 (press release dated August 4, 2025) and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Inline XBRL).

Who signed the 8-K and when?

The report was signed on August 5, 2025 by Gillian A. Hobson, Senior Vice President.