Group 1 Automotive (GPI) SVP receives two common stock awards

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Group 1 Automotive executive Gillian A. Hobson reported stock awards that increased her direct holdings. She acquired 2,182 shares of common stock on January 27, 2026 at $0 per share, bringing her direct ownership to 7,706 shares. She then acquired 2,228 additional common shares on February 10, 2026, also at $0 per share, increasing her directly held stake to 9,934 shares.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hobson Gillian A.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

730 TOWN & COUNTRY BLVD

SUITE 500

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77024

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC [ GPI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/27/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/27/2026		A		2,182	A	$0	7,706	D
Common Stock	02/10/2026		A		2,228	A	$0	9,934	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Brandon Brunet, Attorney-in-Fact for Gillian A. Hobson	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did GPI executive Gillian Hobson report?

Gillian Hobson reported receiving two common stock awards. She acquired 2,182 shares on January 27, 2026 and 2,228 shares on February 10, 2026, both at $0 per share, increasing her directly held Group 1 Automotive stock to 9,934 shares.

Were Gillian Hobson’s GPI stock acquisitions open-market purchases?

No, the transactions were reported with code “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition. She received 2,182 and 2,228 Group 1 Automotive common shares at $0 per share, indicating equity awards rather than open-market purchases for cash consideration.

How many GPI shares does Gillian Hobson directly own after these awards?

After the reported awards, Gillian Hobson directly owns 9,934 Group 1 Automotive common shares. Her holdings rose from 7,706 shares following the January 27, 2026 grant to 9,934 shares after an additional 2,228-share grant on February 10, 2026.

What is Gillian Hobson’s role at Group 1 Automotive (GPI)?

Gillian Hobson serves as Group 1 Automotive’s SVP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary. The Form 4 identifies her as an officer, not a director or 10% owner, and reports equity awards of common stock that increased her direct ownership position.

Does the GPI Form 4 show direct or indirect ownership for these shares?

The Form 4 reports all the disclosed common stock as held with direct ownership. Both the 2,182-share and 2,228-share awards are coded as directly owned, with no nature of indirect beneficial ownership noted and no separate holding entity described.