Group 1 Automotive: Conifer reports 6.4% stake

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. ownership disclosure: Conifer Management, L.L.C. reports beneficial ownership of 755,032 shares of common stock, representing 6.4% of the class as of 03/31/2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. ownership disclosure: Conifer Management, L.L.C. reports beneficial ownership of 755,032 shares of common stock, representing 6.4% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole voting power and sole dispositive power over the 755,032 shares.

The report is submitted on behalf of Conifer Management, L.L.C., a Delaware entity with an address at 45 Rockefeller Plaza, 34th Floor, New York, NY, and is signed by Gregory Alexander as Managing Member on 05/15/2026.

Insights

Equity Ownership Analyst

Conifer holds a material passive stake of 6.4% in Group 1 Automotive as of 03/31/2026.

Conifer Management, L.L.C. reports 755,032 shares with sole voting and dispositive power, indicating direct control over voting decisions for this block. The filing is a standard ownership disclosure under Schedule 13G and identifies the holder and address.

Ownership is labelled at 6.4%; subsequent filings or trades will show whether this position changes. Related filings and any amendments should be watched for shifts in voting or disposition authority.

Corporate Governance Specialist

The report shows a concentrated holder with full voting authority on 755,032 shares.

Because the filing states sole voting power and sole dispositive power, Conifer can exercise voting rights for this stake. The signature block includes a disclaimer about pecuniary interest and non-admission of beneficial ownership by individuals.

Governance impacts depend on whether the stake is activist or passive; this filing does not state intent. Future Schedule 13D or amendments would disclose changes in intent or plans.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 755,032 shares Percent of class: 6.4% CUSIP: 398905109 +1 more

4 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 755,032 shares as of <date>03/31/2026</date>

Percent of class 6.4% percentage of common stock

CUSIP 398905109 Group 1 Automotive common stock identifier

Filing signature date 05/15/2026 signature date on Schedule 13G

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power

3 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Group 1 Automotive, Inc."

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. Ownership (a) Amount beneficially owned: 755,032"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Item 4. (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 755,032"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

FAQ

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What stake does Conifer Management report in Group 1 Automotive (GPI)?

Conifer Management reports beneficial ownership of 755,032 shares, representing 6.4% of Group 1 Automotive's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists both sole voting and sole dispositive power over those shares.

When is the ownership reported effective in the Schedule 13G for GPI?

The filing states the ownership figure is as of 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G is signed by Gregory Alexander on 05/15/2026, reflecting the reporting submission date.

Who filed the 13G for the 6.4% position in GPI?

The filing was submitted by Conifer Management, L.L.C., a Delaware entity with an address at 45 Rockefeller Plaza, 34th Floor, New York, NY. Gregory Alexander signed as Managing Member.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate Conifer has voting control over the shares?

Yes. The filing reports sole power to vote and sole power to dispose for all 755,032 shares, indicating authority to vote and direct dispositions of that block.

Does the filing state Conifer's intent for the GPI stake (active or passive)?

The excerpt does not state an intent classification beyond ownership figures and power. It does not specify activist plans; no Schedule 13D-level intent is included in the provided text.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/14/2026 - 05:50 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

398905109

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 398905109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Conifer Management, L.L.C.

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 755,032.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 755,032.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

755,032.00

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)

6.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 730 Town and Country Blvd, Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77024
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Conifer Management, L.L.C.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 45 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, 34TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY, 10111
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 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: 755,032
(b)	Percent of class: 6.4%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 755,032
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 755,032
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
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.
	Not Applicable
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.

Conifer Management, L.L.C.

Signature:	By: CONIFER MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., By: /s/ Gregory Alexander
Name/Title:	Gregory Alexander / Managing Member
Date:	05/15/2026

Comments accompanying signature: * Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his, her or its pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose. To the extent that "ownership of 5 percent or less of a class" was indicated in Item 5, such response only applies to the Reporting Person(s) that indicated elsewhere herein that it beneficially owns five percent (5%) or less of the class.