8-K 1 a4558788.txt GROUP 1 8-K 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 26, 2004 Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 76-0506313 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 950 Echo Lane, Suite 100 Houston, Texas 77024 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (713) 647-5700 (Registrant's telephone number including area code) Item 5. Other Events On January 26, 2004, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation, announced that it would optionally redeem its 10 7/8% senior subordinated notes due March 1, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of January 26, 2004 announcing the optional redemption of its 10 7/8% senior subordinated notes. 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, thereunto duly authorized. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. January 27, 2004 By: /s/ Scott L. Thompson ________________ ____________________________________________ Date Scott L. Thompson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer INDEX TO EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of January 26, 2004 announcing the optional redemption of its 10 7/8% senior subordinated notes.