Bank of America holds 7.8% of Group 1 Automotive (GPI)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of America Corporation has filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 939,280 shares of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. common stock, representing 7.8% of the outstanding shares as of December 31, 2025.

The filing shows Bank of America has shared voting power over 891,937 shares and shared dispositive power over 931,522 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The securities are reported as being held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the company.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

398905109

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 398905109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 891,937.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 931,522.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

939,280.00

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)

7.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The beneficial ownership calculation relies on the 12,043,409 outstanding shares disclosed in the Form 8-K by the issuer on January 29, 2026, which reports share totals as of December 31, 2025.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 730 TOWN & COUNTRY BOULEVARD, SUITE 500, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77024.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE, NC 28255
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 398905109
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: 939,280.00
(b)	Percent of class: 7.8%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 891,937.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 931,522.00
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.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. This statement on Schedule 13G is being filed by Bank of America Corporation on behalf of itself and its wholly owned subsidiaries BofA Securities, Inc., a broker dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o); Bank of America N.A., a bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C.78c); Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., a broker dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o); Merrill Lynch International, a non-U.S. institution in accordance with section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J); and U.S. Trust Co of Delaware, a corporation which holding does not exceed one percent of the reported securities.
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.

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

Signature:	/s/ Andres Ortiz
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/11/2026

FAQ

What percentage of Group 1 Automotive (GPI) shares does Bank of America hold?

Bank of America reports beneficial ownership of 7.8% of Group 1 Automotive’s common stock. This represents 939,280 shares, based on 12,043,409 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025, as referenced in the filing’s ownership calculation.

How many Group 1 Automotive (GPI) shares does Bank of America beneficially own?

Bank of America beneficially owns 939,280 Group 1 Automotive common shares. The filing also notes shared voting power over 891,937 shares and shared dispositive power over 931,522 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power reported for any shares.

Does Bank of America seek control of Group 1 Automotive (GPI) with this stake?

Bank of America states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. The filing certifies they were not acquired and are not held for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Group 1 Automotive.

What type of filing did Bank of America submit for its GPI ownership?

Bank of America submitted an amended Schedule 13G, a beneficial ownership report for large shareholders. The amendment reflects its 7.8% stake in Group 1 Automotive common stock as of December 31, 2025, and details its voting and dispositive powers over the shares.

Which Bank of America entities are associated with the Group 1 Automotive (GPI) holdings?

The statement is filed by Bank of America Corporation on behalf of itself and subsidiaries including BofA Securities, Inc., Bank of America N.A., Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., Merrill Lynch International, and U.S. Trust Co of Delaware, with U.S. Trust’s holdings not exceeding one percent.

Who signed the beneficial ownership report related to Group 1 Automotive (GPI)?

The report was signed by Andres Ortiz as an Authorized Signatory. The signature certifies, after reasonable inquiry, that the information on Bank of America’s 7.8% beneficial ownership of Group 1 Automotive common stock is true, complete, and correct as of the stated date.