-----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, LsQ/luqS6Yd/wPh/pwlpRPqHaBq2whjYEjTvECB19CyF0IRg9CAXWn6zCpopJo5q HMphks3KlCs76CcvH7onNA== 0000950124-02-003802.txt : 20021213 0000950124-02-003802.hdr.sgml : 20021213 20021213150332 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950124-02-003802 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20021213 ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20021213 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: 02856995 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2555 TELEGRAPH RD CITY: BLOOMFIELD HILLS STATE: MI ZIP: 48302-0954 BUSINESS PHONE: 248-648-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2555 TELEGRAPH RD CITY: BLOOMFIELD HILLS STATE: MI ZIP: 48302-0954 8-K 1 k73589e8vk.txt FORM 8-K 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): DECEMBER 13, 2002 ----------------- UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC. ------------------------------------ (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 1-12297 22-3086739 - ---------------------------- ---------------- ---------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Number) Identification Number) 2555 TELEGRAPH RD 48302-0954 ----------------- ---------- BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI (Including Zip Code) -------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) 248-648-2500 (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 December 13, 2002. ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On December 13, 2002, United Auto Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing the election of John Barr to the Company's Board of Directors. 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: December 13, 2002 UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC. By: /s/ Robert H. Kurnick, Jr. ------------------------------ ROBERT H. KURNICK, JR. Its: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT SEQUENTIAL PAGE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT NUMBER - ------------- ---------------------- ---------------- EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release of United Auto Group, Inc., dated December 13, 2002 EX-99.1 3 k73589exv99w1.txt PRESS RELEASE DATED DECEMBER 13, 2002 EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release [UNITEDAUTO GROUP, INC. LETTERHEAD] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNITEDAUTO ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR JOHN BARR TO JOIN COMPANY BOARD DETROIT, MI, December 12, 2002 - UnitedAuto Group, Inc. (NYSE: UAG), a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that John Barr has been elected to its Board of Directors. With this additional appointment, the Company now has twelve directors. John Barr is currently President/CEO of Automotive Performance Industries (API), as well as Chairman of API's major operating group, Performance Logistics Group (PLG). API was created in 1999 to provide turnkey solutions for niche vehicles and vehicle personalization programs to global auto manufacturers. Mr. Barr previously held the position of President/COO of the Quaker State Corporation from June 1995 through 1998 and was elected to Quaker's Board of Directors in October 1995. Prior to joining Quaker State, Mr. Barr spent 25 years with the Valvoline Company, a subsidiary of Ashland, Inc., where he was President/CEO from 1987 to 1995. UnitedAuto, which has pursued a strategy based on internal growth from its existing dealerships, as well as from strategic acquisitions, operates 129 franchises in the United States and 71 franchises internationally, primarily in the United Kingdom. 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-----