-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PHFbxB+51KkcAjgnaaU57+20IzV8UdDhfYXGxThowW8Hvwh9zhLYZGpXFusqE6oY jlSvAO+8T4YRMz38tM3qXw== 0000950124-02-000119.txt : 20020413 0000950124-02-000119.hdr.sgml : 20020413 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950124-02-000119 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020121 ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20020122 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNITED AUTO GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001019849 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500] IRS NUMBER: 223086739 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12297 FILM NUMBER: 02513746 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48239 BUSINESS PHONE: 3135927311 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST CITY: DETROIT STATE: MI ZIP: 48239 8-K 1 k67076e8-k.txt CURRENT REPORT DATED 01/21/02 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 21, 2002 ---------------- UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC. ----------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 1-12297 22-3086739 -------- ------- ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST 48239 ---------------------- ----- DETROIT, MI (Including Zip Code) ----------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
313-592-7311 ------------ (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT 99.1 - Press Release of United Auto Group, Inc. (the "Company"), dated January 21, 2002. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On January 21, 2002, United Auto Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing plans to commence retail sales and service of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in the United Kingdom. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. 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. Dated: January 21, 2002 UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC. By: /s/ Robert H. Kurnick, Jr. -------------------------- ROBERT H. KURNICK, JR. Its: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT SEQUENTIAL PAGE NUMBER NUMBER EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release of United Auto Group, Inc., dated January 21, 2002 EX-99.1 3 k67076ex99-1.txt PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release [UNITEDAUTO LOGO] United Auto Group, Inc. 13400 Outer Drive West Suite B36 Detroit, MI 48239 Contact: Jim Davidson Phil Hartz Tony Pordon Executive Vice President - Senior Vice President - Vice President - Finance Corporate Communications Investor Relations 201-325-3303 313-592-5365 313-592-5266 jdavidson@unitedauto.com phartz@unitedauto.com tony.pordon@unitedauto.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNITEDAUTO ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTO EUROPEAN UNION EXECUTES AGREEMENTS TO ACQUIRE MERCEDES-BENZ RETAIL OUTLETS AT MILTON KEYNES AND KETTERING IN UNITED KINGDOM DETROIT, MI, January 21, 2002 - UnitedAuto Group, Inc. (NYSE: UAG), a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced plans to commence the retail sales and service of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in the United Kingdom. UnitedAuto's expansion into Europe is consistent with the Company's vision to become a dominant global auto retailer. UnitedAuto plans to acquire two dealerships in the United Kingdom: Milton Keynes based Mercedes-Benz of Portway will be renamed Mercedes-Benz of Milton Keynes. Kettering based Peter Harris LTD will be renamed Mercedes-Benz of Kettering. These acquisitions represent the first phase in the development of a large market area for Mercedes-Benz, which will encompass the already mentioned communities of Milton Keynes and Kettering, as well as the communities of Northampton and Bedford. The market area in which the UnitedAuto businesses will operate is also home to DaimlerChrysler's United Kingdom headquarters. Closing of the two transactions, which are subject to customary conditions, are expected to occur late in the first quarter of 2002. Dealership operations would commence immediately following the closings. According to Director Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars and smart Dermot Kelly, "We are delighted to welcome UnitedAuto into our network. Our retail strategy is designed to improve the service we give to our customers, and UnitedAuto's experience will undoubtedly help here." Commenting on the Company's announcement, Roger Penske, UnitedAuto Chairman, said, "We have been exploring opportunities to expand our global presence. Together with our partners at DaimlerChrysler UK, we have identified an outstanding opportunity to begin operations in this market with the legendary Mercedes brand." The Milton Keynes and Kettering operations are expected to add approximately $U.S. 65,000,000 of revenue on an annual basis. UnitedAuto, which has pursued a strategy based on internal growth from its existing dealerships, as well as from strategic acquisitions, operates 127 franchises in 19 states, Puerto Rico and Brazil. UnitedAuto dealerships sell new and used vehicles, and market a complete line of after-market automotive products and services. Statements in this press release may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with additional information about UnitedAuto's business, markets, conditions and other uncertainties which are contained in UnitedAuto's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which are incorporated into this press release by reference. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----