Penske Automotive gets non-binding Penske, Mitsui buyout bid
The declared quarterly rate corresponds to an annualized dividend of $5.84 per share.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) said its Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.46 per share, an increase of $0.02 per share (1.4%). It is payable December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2026.
PAG also disclosed that it received an unsolicited, preliminary and non-binding take-private proposal from Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and their affiliates to acquire all shares not already owned by them. The company said a transaction may not be pursued, approved or consummated on the proposed terms, within any anticipated timeframe, or at all.
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- Minor pointQuarterly dividend rises 1.4% to $1.46 per share.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly cash dividend: $1.46 per share
Dividend increase per share: $0.02 per share
Dividend increase: 1.4%
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Quarterly cash dividend
$1.46 per share
Payable December 1, 2026
Dividend increase per share
$0.02 per share
Increase to the quarterly dividend
Dividend increase
1.4%
Increase announced with the quarterly dividend
Annualized dividend
$5.84 per share
Annualized rate
Dividend payment date
December 1, 2026
Quarterly cash dividend
Shareholder record date
November 13, 2026
Shareholders of record as of this date are eligible for the dividend
Key Terms
annualized dividend, shareholders of record, take private proposal
3 terms
annualized dividend financial
"bringing the annualized dividend to $5.84 per share"
Annualized dividend is the amount of dividend income a shareholder would receive over a full year, calculated from the most recent dividend payment pattern (for example, multiplying a quarterly payment by four or summing declared payments over 12 months). It matters to investors because it converts periodic payouts into a common yearly figure for comparing income potential and estimating cash return per share—like turning monthly rent into an annual rent figure to judge which property pays more.
take private proposal financial
"unsolicited, preliminary and non-binding take private proposal"
A take private proposal is an offer by a buyer or group to buy all outstanding shares of a publicly traded company and remove it from stock exchanges, turning it into a privately held firm. For investors it matters because the offer sets a buyout price, can end public trading of the shares, and often triggers votes, regulatory reviews, and potential premiums or discounts compared with market value — like a homeowner receiving a buyout offer that would end public listing.
FAQ
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How much is PAG’s dividend and when is it payable?
PAG declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.46 per share, an increase of $0.02 per share (1.4%). It is payable December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2026.
What is the status of the PAG take-private proposal?
PAG disclosed that it received an unsolicited, preliminary and non-binding proposal from Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and their affiliates to acquire all shares not already owned by them. The company said a transaction may not be pursued, approved or consummated on the proposed terms, within any anticipated timeframe, or at all.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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On October 15, 2026, we issued a press release announcing that our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $1.46 per share,
payable on December 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Press Release dated October 15, 2026.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
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October 15, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND INCREASE
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., October 15, 2026 -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG), a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers, today announced that its Board of
Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.46 per share. The dividend represents an increase of $0.02 per share (+1.4%), bringing the annualized dividend to $5.84 per share. The dividend is payable December 1, 2026, to shareholders
of record on November 13, 2026.
About Penske Automotive
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., (NYSE: PAG) headquartered in
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers. PAG operates dealerships in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada,
Germany, Italy, Japan, and Australia and is one of the largest retailers of commercial trucks in North America for Freightliner. PAG also distributes and retails commercial vehicles, diesel and gas engines, power systems, and related parts and
services principally in Australia and New Zealand. PAG employs over 28,900 people worldwide. Additionally, PAG owns 28.9% of Penske Transportation Solutions (“PTS”), a business that employs over 40,000 people worldwide, manages one of the
largest, most comprehensive and modern trucking fleets in North America with over 373,600 trucks, tractors, and trailers under lease, rental, and/or maintenance contracts and provides innovative transportation, supply chain, and technology
solutions to its customers. PAG is a member of the S&P Mid Cap 400, Fortune 500, Russell 1000, and Russell 3000 indexes. For additional information, visit the Company's website at www.penskeautomotive.com.
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Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may involve forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements regarding Penske Automotive Group, Inc.'s
financial performance, expectations, and future plans. Actual results may vary materially because of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, those related to macro-economic,
geo-political and industry conditions and events, including their impact on sales of new and used vehicles, service and parts, and repair and maintenance services, the availability of consumer credit, changes in consumer demand, consumer confidence
levels, fuel prices, demand for trucks to move freight with respect to Penske Transportation Solutions (“PTS”) and Premier Truck Group, and other freight metrics such as spot rates or miles driven, personal discretionary spending levels, interest
rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and unemployment rates; our ability to obtain vehicles and parts from our manufacturers, especially in light of supply chain disruptions due to natural disasters, tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers, any
shortages of vehicle components, international conflicts, challenges in sourcing labor, labor strikes, work stoppages, or other disruptions; the control our manufacturer partners can exert over our operations and our reliance on them for various
aspects of our business; risks to our reputation and those of our manufacturer partners; changes in the retail model from direct sales by manufacturers, a transition to an agency model of sales, sales by online competitors, or from the expansion of
electric vehicles; disruptions to the security and availability of our information technology systems and those of our third party providers, which systems are increasingly threatened by ransomware and other cyber-attacks; the effects of a pandemic
on the global economy, including our ability to react effectively to changing business conditions in light of any pandemic; the impact of tariffs targeting imported vehicles and parts, as well as changes or increases in tariffs, trade restrictions,
trade disputes, or non-tariff trade barriers; the rate of inflation, including its impact on vehicle affordability; our ability to consummate, integrate, and realize returns on our acquisitions; with respect to PTS, changes in the financial health
of its customers, labor strikes, or work stoppages by its employees, a reduction in PTS' asset utilization rates, the cost of acquiring and the continued availability from truck manufacturers and suppliers of vehicles and parts for its fleet,
including with respect to the effect of various regulations concerning its vehicle fleet, changes in values of used trucks which affects PTS' profitability on truck sales and regulatory risks and related compliance costs, our ability to realize
returns on our significant capital investments in new and upgraded dealership facilities; our ability to navigate a rapidly changing automotive and truck landscape; our ability to respond to new or enhanced regulations in both our domestic and
international markets relating to dealerships and vehicle sales, including those related to the sales process, emissions standards, or electrification; the success of our distribution of commercial vehicles, engines, and power systems; natural
disasters; recall initiatives or other disruptions that interrupt the supply of vehicles or parts to us; risks and uncertainties relating to an unsolicited, preliminary and non-binding take private proposal received from Penske Corporation and
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and their affiliates to acquire all of the shares of the Company not already owned by them, including the possibility that any such transaction may not be pursued, approved, or consummated on the proposed terms, within any
anticipated timeframe, or at all; the outcome of legal and administrative matters and other factors over which management has limited control. These forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with additional information about Penske
Automotive Group's business, markets, conditions, risks, and other uncertainties, which could affect Penske Automotive Group's future performance. The risks and uncertainties discussed above are not exhaustive and additional risks and uncertainties
are addressed in Penske Automotive Group's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2026,
and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release speaks only as of its date, and Penske Automotive Group disclaims any duty to update the information herein.
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Inquiries should contact:
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Shelley Hulgrave
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Anthony Pordon
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Executive Vice President and
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Executive Vice President Investor Relations
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Chief Financial Officer
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and Corporate Development
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Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
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Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
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248-648-2812
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248-648-2540
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shulgrave@penskeautomotive.com
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tpordon@penskeautomotive.com
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