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 29, 2013 |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-12297 | 22-3086739 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
2555 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | 48302 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | 248-648-2500 |
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 29, 2013, we announced that our Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.14 per share payable March 1, 2013 to shareholders of record as of February 11, 2013, as discussed more fully in the press release incorporated herein and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Press Release.
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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January 29, 2013 | By: |
/s/ Shane M. Spradlin
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Title: Executive Vice President |
Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press Release. |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE INCREASES DIVIDEND 7.7%
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, January 29, 2013 Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), an international automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.14 per share for the fourth quarter of 2012. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2013, to shareholders of record on February 11, 2013.
Commenting on the dividend increase, Penske Automotive Group President Robert H. Kurnick, said Increasing the dividend to $0.14 per share demonstrates the strength of our financial performance, our commitment to returning capital to shareholders and the confidence we have in the auto retail environment.
About Penske Automotive
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, operates 344
retail automotive franchises, representing over 40 different brands and 30 collision repair
centers. Penske Automotive, which sells new and previously owned vehicles, finance and insurance
products and replacement parts, and offers maintenance and repair services on all brands it
represents, has 173 franchises in 18 states and Puerto Rico and 171 franchises located outside the
United States, primarily in the United Kingdom. Penske Automotive is a member of the
Fortune 500 and Russell 2000 and has approximately 16,700 employees.
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 future sales potential and outlook. Actual
results may vary materially because of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. These
risks and uncertainties include, among others: economic conditions generally, conditions in the
credit markets and changes in interest rates, adverse conditions affecting a particular
manufacturer, including the adverse impact to the vehicle and parts supply chain due to natural
disasters or other disruptions that interrupt the supply of vehicles or parts to us; changes in
consumer credit availability, 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 Automotives business, markets, conditions and
other uncertainties, which could affect Penske Automotives future performance. These risks and
uncertainties are addressed in Penske Automotives Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011,
and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This press release
speaks only as of its date, and Penske Automotive disclaims any duty to update the information
herein.
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Inquiries should contact:
David K. Jones Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Penske Automotive Group, Inc. 248-648-2800 dave.jones@penskeautomotive.com |
Anthony R. Pordon Executive Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Development Penske Automotive Group, Inc. 248-648-2540 tpordon@penskeautomotive.com |
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