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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Item&nbsp;5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.</B>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Appointment of New Chairman of the Board to Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;)


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">On May&nbsp;12, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Company (the &#147;Board&#148;) elected Stephen D. Quinn as
non-executive Chairman of the Board, and as Chairman of the Nominating/Governance Committee. He
will continue to serve on the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Finance/Risk
Management Committee. Mr.&nbsp;Quinn has been a member of the Board since May&nbsp;2002, and replaces John
L. Adams who served as non-executive Chairman of the Board since 2005. Mr.&nbsp;Adams will continue to
serve on the Board and was designated as Chairman of the Finance/Risk Management Committee, filling
the position vacated by Mr.&nbsp;Quinn.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">In connection with Mr.&nbsp;Quinn&#146;s election as non-executive Chairman of the Board, he will receive the
payment of a pro-rata annual cash retainer of $100,000, and the payment of a pro-rata annual cash
retainer of $10,000 in his role as Chairman of the Nominating/Governance Committee. He will also
preside over the executive sessions of the independent members of the Board.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">A copy of the press release announcing Mr.&nbsp;Quinn&#146;s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Item&nbsp;5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.</B>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The 2017 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Company was held on May&nbsp;12, 2017 (the &#147;Annual
Meeting&#148;). At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders voted on the following four proposals and cast
their votes as set forth below.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Proposal 1


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The nine director nominees named in the Company&#146;s proxy statement were elected as directors to
serve until the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and
qualified, based upon the following votes:

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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">John L. Adams</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Carin M. Barth</DIV></TD>
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    <TD align="right">80,763</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Earl&nbsp;J.&nbsp;Hesterberg</DIV></TD>
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    <TD align="right">18,329,785</TD>
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    <TD align="right">77,853</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Lincoln Pereira</DIV></TD>
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    <TD align="right">114,844</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Stephen D. Quinn</DIV></TD>
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    <TD align="right">18,271,882</TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right">135,756</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">J. Terry Strange</DIV></TD>
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    <TD align="right">177,556</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Charles L. Szews</DIV></TD>
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    <TD align="right">287,177</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Max P. Watson, Jr.</DIV></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Proposal 2


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The compensation of the Company&#146;s Named Executive Officers was approved, on a non-binding advisory
basis, based upon the following votes:

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    <TD align="right" valign="top">704,857</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="top">6162</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Proposal 3


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">An annual advisory vote on the Company&#146;s Named Executive Officer compensation was approved, on a
non-binding advisory basis, based upon the following votes:

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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">14,570,691
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">36,269</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">3,787,252</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">13,426</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Based on these results, the Company will hold annual non-binding advisory votes regarding our Named
Executive Officer compensation until the next required frequency vote occurs.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Proposal 4


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company&#146;s independent registered public accounting
firm for the year ending December&nbsp;31, 2017 was approved based upon the following votes:

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    <TD width="9%">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD nowrap align="left" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000">For</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000">Against</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000">Abstain</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">19,812,350
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">59,049</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">3,050</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Item&nbsp;8.01 Other Events.</B>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">On May&nbsp;12, 2017, the Company announced that its Board increased the Company&#146;s common stock share
repurchase authorization to $75.0&nbsp;million. Purchases may be made from time to time, based on
market conditions, legal requirements and other corporate considerations, in the open market or in
privately negotiated transactions.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">In addition, the Company announced that its Board approved a first quarter cash dividend of $0.24
per share payable on June&nbsp;15, 2017, to stockholders of record on June&nbsp;1, 2017.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">A copy of the press release announcing the share repurchase and cash dividend is attached hereto as
Exhibit&nbsp;99.2.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01 Other Events.</B>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">99.1 Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of May&nbsp;12, 2017.
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99.2 Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of May&nbsp;12, 2017.



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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):
May 12, 2017
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
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
800 Gessner, Suite 500, Houston, Texas
77024
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(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
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any
of the following provisions:
[  ]  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[  ]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company [  ]
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [  ]
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Appointment of New Chairman of the Board to Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (the "Company")
On May 12, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") elected Stephen D. Quinn as
non-executive Chairman of the Board, and as Chairman of the Nominating/Governance Committee. He
will continue to serve on the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Finance/Risk
Management Committee. Mr. Quinn has been a member of the Board since May 2002, and replaces John
L. Adams who served as non-executive Chairman of the Board since 2005. Mr. Adams will continue to
serve on the Board and was designated as Chairman of the Finance/Risk Management Committee, filling
the position vacated by Mr. Quinn.
In connection with Mr. Quinn's election as non-executive Chairman of the Board, he will receive the
payment of a pro-rata annual cash retainer of $100,000, and the payment of a pro-rata annual cash
retainer of $10,000 in his role as Chairman of the Nominating/Governance Committee. He will also
preside over the executive sessions of the independent members of the Board.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Quinn's appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The 2017 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Company was held on May 12, 2017 (the "Annual
Meeting"). At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders voted on the following four proposals and cast
their votes as set forth below.
Proposal 1
The nine director nominees named in the Company's proxy statement were elected as directors to
serve until the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and
qualified, based upon the following votes:
Nominee
For
Withheld
John L. Adams
18,024,956
382,682
Carin M. Barth
18,326,875
80,763
Earl J. Hesterberg
18,329,785
77,853
Lincoln Pereira
18,292,794
114,844
Stephen D. Quinn
18,271,882
135,756
J. Terry Strange
18,230,082
177,556
Charles L. Szews
18,120,521
287,177
Max P. Watson, Jr.
17,996,896
410,742
MaryAnn Wright
18,335,134
72,504
Proposal 2
The compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers was approved, on a non-binding advisory
basis, based upon the following votes:
For
Against
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
17,696,619
704,857
6162
1,466,811
Proposal 3
An annual advisory vote on the Company's Named Executive Officer compensation was approved, on a
non-binding advisory basis, based upon the following votes:
One Year
Two Year
Three Year
Abstain
14,570,691
36,269
3,787,252
13,426
Based on these results, the Company will hold annual non-binding advisory votes regarding our Named
Executive Officer compensation until the next required frequency vote occurs.
Proposal 4
The ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting
firm for the year ending December 31, 2017 was approved based upon the following votes:
For
Against
Abstain
19,812,350
59,049
3,050
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 12, 2017, the Company announced that its Board increased the Company's common stock share
repurchase authorization to $75.0 million. Purchases may be made from time to time, based on
market conditions, legal requirements and other corporate considerations, in the open market or in
privately negotiated transactions.
In addition, the Company announced that its Board approved a first quarter cash dividend of $0.24
per share payable on June 15, 2017, to stockholders of record on June 1, 2017.
A copy of the press release announcing the share repurchase and cash dividend is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01 Other Events.
99.1 Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of May 12, 2017.
99.2 Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of May 12, 2017.
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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.
May 18, 2017
By:
/s/ Darryl M. Burman
Name: Darryl M. Burman
Title: Vice President
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Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of May 12, 2017
99.2
Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of May 12, 2017