Group 1 Automotive 10% holder buys 30,100 shares

Ten percent owner Conifer Management reported indirect open-market purchases totaling 30,100 GPI shares across September 1–2, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) had a significant shareholder, Conifer Management, L.L.C., report indirect open-market purchases of its common stock. On September 1–2, 2026, entities managed by Conifer bought a total of 30,100 shares in multiple transactions at weighted average prices generally between about $269.50 and $277.59 per share. The shares are held by various commingled investment vehicles, and Conifer disclaims beneficial ownership beyond its pecuniary interest. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is indicated.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 30,100 shares

Net Buy 6 txns

Insider Conifer Management, L.L.C.

Role 10% Owner

Bought 30,100 shs ($8.29M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock F3, F1	720	$273.6569	$197K
Purchase	Common Stock F4, F1	6,055	$274.9539	$1.66M
Purchase	Common Stock F5, F1	6,610	$275.7674	$1.82M
Purchase	Common Stock F6, F1	12,976	$276.7666	$3.59M
Purchase	Common Stock F7, F1	200	$277.516	$56K
Purchase	Common Stock F2, F1	3,539	$269.6588	$954K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,222,360 shares (Indirect, See footnote)

Footnotes (7)

1. F1. These securities are owned directly by various commingled investment vehicles managed by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported on this Form 3 except to the extent of its pecuniary interest, if any, therein, and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.
2. F2. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $269.50 to $270.04. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
3. F3. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $273.35 to $274.07. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
4. F4. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $274.38 to $275.37. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
5. F5. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $275.40 to $276.39. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
6. F6. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $276.41 to $277.30. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
7. F7. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $277.50 to $277.59. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

Key Figures

Total shares purchased: 30,100 shares Shares purchased on September 1, 2026: 3,539 shares Shares purchased on September 2, 2026 (first block): 720 shares +4 more

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Total shares purchased 30,100 shares Indirect open-market purchases by entities managed by Conifer Management on September 1–2, 2026

Shares purchased on September 1, 2026 3,539 shares Weighted average price $269.6588; range $269.50–$270.04

Shares purchased on September 2, 2026 (first block) 720 shares Weighted average price $273.6569; range $273.35–$274.07

Shares purchased on September 2, 2026 (second block) 6,055 shares Weighted average price $274.9539; range $274.38–$275.37

Shares purchased on September 2, 2026 (third block) 6,610 shares Weighted average price $275.7674; range $275.40–$276.39

Shares purchased on September 2, 2026 (fourth block) 12,976 shares Weighted average price $276.7666; range $276.41–$277.30

Shares purchased on September 2, 2026 (fifth block) 200 shares Weighted average price $277.5160; range $277.50–$277.59

Key Terms

weighted average purchase price, commingled investment vehicles, pecuniary interest, beneficial ownership, +1 more

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weighted average purchase price financial

"This constitutes the weighted average purchase price."

The weighted average purchase price is the average cost per share you paid across multiple buys, calculated so larger purchases count more than smaller ones. Imagine buying apples at different prices: the overall price you effectively paid depends on how many apples you bought at each price. Investors use it to measure true cost basis, calculate gains or losses, decide when to sell, and manage taxes and portfolio performance.

commingled investment vehicles financial

"These securities are owned directly by various commingled investment vehicles managed"

pecuniary interest financial

"disclaims beneficial ownership ... except to the extent of its pecuniary interest"

beneficial ownership financial

"disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

ten percent owner regulatory

"Conifer Management, L.L.C. is indicated as a ten percent owner"

FAQ

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What insider activity did GPI report from Conifer Management on this Form 4?

Conifer Management, L.L.C., a ten percent owner of GPI, reported multiple indirect open-market purchases totaling 30,100 shares of Group 1 Automotive common stock on September 1–2, 2026, through commingled investment vehicles it manages.

How many GPI shares did Conifer Management buy on September 1, 2026?

On September 1, 2026, entities managed by Conifer Management purchased 3,539 GPI shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $269.6588 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $269.50 to $270.04.

What GPI share purchases did Conifer Management make on September 2, 2026?

On September 2, 2026, entities managed by Conifer Management purchased 26,561 GPI shares in several transactions at weighted average prices between $273.6569 and $277.5160 per share, with price ranges from $273.35 up to $277.59.

Were Conifer Management’s GPI purchases made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative, and the footnotes do not state that these 30,100 GPI shares of common stock were purchased pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or other pre-arranged trading plan.

Does Conifer Management claim full beneficial ownership of the reported GPI shares?

No. Conifer Management states that the securities are owned by commingled investment vehicles it manages and expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported GPI shares except to the extent of its pecuniary interest, if any, in those securities.

Are the reported GPI transaction prices exact per-trade prices?

The reported prices are weighted average purchase prices for each transaction group. Footnotes explain that individual trades occurred within disclosed price ranges, and Conifer Management will provide full trade-level price details upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a GPI security holder.

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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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Conifer Management, L.L.C.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

45 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA

34TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10111

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

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

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

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

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	09/01/2026		P		3,539	A	$269.6588(2)	1,195,799	I	See footnote(1)
Common Stock	09/02/2026		P		720	A	$273.6569(3)	1,196,519	I	See footnote(1)
Common Stock	09/02/2026		P		6,055	A	$274.9539(4)	1,202,574	I	See footnote(1)
Common Stock	09/02/2026		P		6,610	A	$275.7674(5)	1,209,184	I	See footnote(1)
Common Stock	09/02/2026		P		12,976	A	$276.7666(6)	1,222,160	I	See footnote(1)
Common Stock	09/02/2026		P		200	A	$277.516(7)	1,222,360	I	See footnote(1)

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. These securities are owned directly by various commingled investment vehicles managed by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported on this Form 3 except to the extent of its pecuniary interest, if any, therein, and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.

2. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $269.50 to $270.04. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

3. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $273.35 to $274.07. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

4. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $274.38 to $275.37. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

5. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $275.40 to $276.39. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

6. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $276.41 to $277.30. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

7. This constitutes the weighted average purchase price. The prices range from $277.50 to $277.59. The Reporting Person will provide upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

	Conifer Management, LLC, By: /s/ Gregory Alexander, Managing Member	09/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)