Group 1 Automotive (GPI) VP adds 3,121 shares via stock plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Group 1 Automotive executive Peter C. DeLongchamps, Sr. VP, Financial Services/Manufacturer Relations, reported two acquisitions of company common stock. On 01/27/2026 he acquired 1,636 shares at a reported price of $0, bringing his direct holdings to 27,920.43 shares. On 02/10/2026 he acquired another 1,485 shares at a reported price of $0, increasing his direct ownership to 29,405.43 shares. A footnote explains that his holdings include shares bought through the Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which offers a 15% discount based on the lower closing price on the first or last day of the quarter.

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^*

DeLongchamps Peter C

(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)
	Sr. VP, Financial Svcs/Mfr Rel

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		1,636	A	$0	27,920.43(1)	D
Common Stock	02/10/2026		A		1,485	A	$0	29,405.43	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:

1. Includes shares purchased in the Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The plan provides for a stock purchase discount of 15%, and is calculated using the stock closing price of the first or last day of the quarter, whichever is lower.

	/s/ Brandon Brunet, Attorney-in-Fact for Peter C. DeLongchamps	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did GPI executive Peter DeLongchamps report?

Peter C. DeLongchamps reported acquiring additional Group 1 Automotive common stock. He received 1,636 shares on January 27, 2026 and 1,485 shares on February 10, 2026, both at a reported price of $0 per share, increasing his direct ownership stake.

How many GPI shares does Peter DeLongchamps own after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Peter C. DeLongchamps directly owns 29,405.43 Group 1 Automotive common shares. His holdings rose from 27,920.43 shares after the January 27, 2026 acquisition to 29,405.43 shares following the additional 1,485-share acquisition on February 10, 2026.

What were the transaction codes and prices in the GPI Form 4 filing?

Both transactions are coded “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative common stock. Each acquisition—1,636 shares on January 27, 2026 and 1,485 shares on February 10, 2026—was reported at a per-share price of $0, indicating no cash purchase price.

What role does Peter DeLongchamps hold at Group 1 Automotive (GPI)?

Peter C. DeLongchamps is an officer of Group 1 Automotive, serving as Senior Vice President, Financial Services/Manufacturer Relations. His officer status and direct ownership of common stock are disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report filed for these transactions.

How does the Group 1 Automotive Employee Stock Purchase Plan work?

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows participants to buy Group 1 Automotive shares at a 15% discount. The purchase price is based on the stock’s closing price on either the first or last day of the quarter, using whichever of those two prices is lower.

Are the GPI insider transactions part of an employee stock purchase plan?

The Form 4 notes that DeLongchamps’ holdings include shares purchased through the Group 1 Automotive Employee Stock Purchase Plan. That plan provides a 15% purchase discount based on the lower closing price on the first or last trading day of the quarter.