Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   January 16, 2005

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 1-13461 76-0506313
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
950 Echo Lane, Suite 100, Houston, Texas   77024
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   713-647-5700

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 16, 2006, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), announced the acquisition of Toyota and Lexus franchises in New Hampshire. The Company also announced the relocation of a Texas franchise, and the dispositions of a Nissan franchise in Southern California and a Hummer franchise in Tulsa, Oklahoma.


The Company also announced the completion of its stock repurchase program under its current board authorization. The Company repurchased 623,207 shares during the fourth quarter of 2005.


A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated January 16, 2006.





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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.

         
    Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
          
January 17, 2006   By:   John C. Rickel
       
        Name: John C. Rickel
        Title: Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated January 16, 2006.