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		UNITED STATES<BR>
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	CURRENT REPORT
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	Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
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	Delaware
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	1-13461
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	800 Gessner, Suite 500, Houston, Texas
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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"><I>Employment Agreement with Earl J. Hesterberg</I>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">On May&nbsp;19, 2015, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) entered into an Employment Agreement with
Earl J. Hesterberg to be effective May&nbsp;19, 2015 (the &#147;Agreement&#148;). The Agreement supersedes the
prior employment agreement dated September&nbsp;8, 2010, as amended, and continues the employment
relationship between Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg and the Company. The Agreement with Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg is filed as
Exhibit&nbsp;10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Simultaneous with the execution of the Agreement, the Company entered into a Non-Compete Agreement
with Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg (the &#147;Non-Compete Agreement&#148;). For a period of two years after his termination
of employment with the Company, Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg has agreed not to compete with the Company and not
to induce any employee of the Company to leave his or her employment with the Company or hire any
employee of the Company. The Non-Compete Agreement with Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg is filed as Exhibit&nbsp;10.2 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The following is a summary of the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement; provided that
the following summary is qualified in its entirety by the terms and provisions of the Agreement.
All capitalized terms used in the summary below that are not defined below have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">In accordance with the Agreement, the Company has agreed, subject to the terms and conditions of
the Agreement, to employ Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg through May&nbsp;18, 2018 (the &#147;Term&#148;). Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg&#146;s
current annual base salary under the Agreement is $1,100,000.00, subject to adjustment by the
Compensation Committee (the &#147;Compensation Committee&#148;) of the Board of Directors (the &#147;Board&#148;) from
time to time in its discretion. Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg&#146;s base salary shall not be reduced other than
pursuant to a reduction that is applied to substantially all other executive officers of the
Company and that is no greater than the percentage applied to substantially all other executive
officers.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg&#146;s annual incentive compensation will be determined by the Compensation Committee in
its sole discretion in accordance with the terms of the Company&#146;s annual incentive compensation
program.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg is eligible to receive grants of options, restricted stock or restricted stock units
(collectively &#147;Restricted Stock&#148;) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company&#146;s 2014
Long Term Incentive Plan or any successor plans, in such amounts as determined in the sole
discretion of the Compensation Committee. All unvested restricted stock grants that have not
previously vested on or before Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg&#146;s date of termination will vest, upon Mr.
Hesterberg&#146;s completion of the term of this Agreement and satisfaction of all post-employment
obligations set forth in Section&nbsp;1 of the Non-Compete Agreement. The rights and liabilities of the
Company and Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg regarding entitlement to, and vesting of any long-term incentive
compensation granted pursuant to the Agreement shall be conditioned and dependent upon Mr.
Hesterberg&#146;s consent and agreement to the promises set forth in the Non-Compete Agreement and
Section&nbsp;5 of the Agreement. In the event that any provision set forth in the Non-Compete Agreement
is violated, the Company shall have the right, among other remedies, to demand forfeiture of any
cash and equity awarded during the twelve (12)&nbsp;months prior to such violation or declaration.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg is also entitled to participate, on the same basis generally as the Company&#146;s other
executive level employees, in all general and executive level employee benefit plans and programs
that are made available to all or substantially all of our employees. In addition, Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg
will be furnished two &#147;demonstrator vehicles&#148; of his choice. Additional perquisites must be
approved by the Board.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The Agreement will automatically renew for additional one-year terms (the &#147;Subsequent Term&#148;) until
either Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg or the Company issues a written notice of non-renewal, no less than one year
prior to the conclusion of the Term or Subsequent Term. Upon termination of such employment by
either party for any reason whatsoever, Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg will be entitled to receive his pro rata
salary through the date of such termination, and all unvested grants will vest upon successful
satisfaction of post-employment obligations. In addition, Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg shall also be entitled to
a pro-rated bonus (based on termination date), calculated in accordance with the Company&#146;s annual
incentive compensation program and paid in a single lump sum payment at the later of (1)&nbsp;the first
day of the seventh month following Separation from Service (as defined in the Agreement), or (2)
March&nbsp;15 of the year following the year in which Separation from Service occurred, after the
release of earnings for the year in which Separation from Service occurred. Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg shall
not be entitled to any other compensation as a result of voluntary or involuntary termination
except the Company shall have the option of paying Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg for part or all of the one-year
notice period in lieu of providing part or all of the notice, as further described in the
Agreement.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">In the event of an &#147;involuntary termination&#148; of Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg&#146;s employment, Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg will
be entitled to accrued but unpaid vacation (pursuant to the applicable vacation policy) and will
continue to receive a payment in an amount equal to his base salary, divided by twelve (12)&nbsp;and
multiplied by the greater of (i)&nbsp;twelve (12)&nbsp;months or (ii)&nbsp;the number of months remaining in the
term, payable in a single lump sum payment on the first day of the seventh month following his
Separation from Service. Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg shall also be entitled to a pro-rated bonus (based on
termination date), calculated in accordance with the Company&#146;s annual incentive compensation
program and paid in a single lump sum payment at the later of (1)&nbsp;the first day of the seventh
month following his Separation from Service, or (2)&nbsp;March&nbsp;15 of the year following the release of
earnings for the year in which Separation from Service occurred. Upon an involuntary termination,
all restricted stock and stock options granted under the Agreement will become 100% vested (and the
exercise of those stock options will continue to be permitted as if his employment had continued
for the full term of the Agreement). Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg would also be eligible for the use of the
&#147;demonstrator vehicles&#148; for six months from date of termination.
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An &#147;involuntary termination&#148; includes:


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#149; termination of Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg by the Company without cause (as defined in the Agreement);


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#149; a material breach of Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg&#146;s employment agreement by the Company;


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#149; the relocation of Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg by more than 50 miles unless he agrees to such relocation;


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#149; a material diminution in his position, duties or authority; or


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#149; a reduction in his base salary within six months after the dissolution, merger, sale of
substantially all of the assets or certain other Corporate Changes (as defined in the Agreement) of
the Company.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">In the event of a Corporate Change (as defined in the Agreement), Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg will be entitled
to receive a payment equal to his base salary then in effect, divided by twelve (12)&nbsp;and multiplied
by thirty (30)&nbsp;months.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Upon termination of the employment relationship as a result of death or disability, Mr.
Hesterberg&#146;s restricted stock and stock options shall become 100% vested. In the event of Mr.
Hesterberg&#146;s death, his surviving spouse will be eligible for the use of one demonstrator vehicle
for 12&nbsp;months, and his heirs, administrators or legatees shall be entitled to a pro-rated bonus
(based on date of death), calculated in accordance with the annual incentive compensation program
and paid on or before March&nbsp;15 of the year following the year in which such termination occurred.
In the event Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg becomes incapacitated, he will be eligible for the use of one
&#147;demonstrator vehicle&#148; for six months from the date of disability, and he shall be entitled to a
pro-rated bonus (based on date of disability), calculated in accordance with the annual incentive
compensation program and paid on or before March&nbsp;15 of the year following the year in which such
termination occurred. Under the Agreement, if any payment made by the Company to or for the benefit
of Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg for equity granted prior to the date of the Agreement, becomes subject to the
excise tax imposed by Section&nbsp;4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Company shall
reimburse Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg for reasonable costs he incurs disputing such determination, up to the
amount of $100,000.00; provided, however, the Company shall not be required to pay any excise tax
on behalf of Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">In the event of termination of employment of Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg (i)&nbsp;by the Company (other than for
&#147;cause&#148;), (ii)&nbsp;by Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg as a result of a Constructive Termination Event or a Corporate
Change, or (iii)&nbsp;by the Company during any Subsequent Term, the Company will provide to Mr.
Hesterberg, and his spouse (if he is married on the date of such termination), continued coverage
under the Company&#146;s group medical benefits program for active employees, until the earliest to
occur of the following events: (i)&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg or his spouse receives substantially comparable
coverage and benefits under the plans and programs of a subsequent employer, (ii)&nbsp;the later of the
death of Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg, or, if applicable, his spouse, or (iii)&nbsp;the expiration of the 36&nbsp;month
period beginning on July&nbsp;1, 2015.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">We are not obligated to pay any amounts to Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg other than his pro rata base salary,
accrued but unpaid vacation (pursuant to the applicable vacation policy) and reimbursement of
expenses actually incurred through the date of termination upon:


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#149; voluntary termination of employment by Mr.&nbsp;Hesterberg; or


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">&#149; termination of employment by us for cause (as defined in the Agreement).


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The above description of the Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text
of the Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit&nbsp;10.1 to this report.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Item&nbsp;5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.</B>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><I>Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation</I>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">At the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the &#147;2015 Annual Meeting&#148;) of the Company held on May
19, 2015, the stockholders approved an amendment to the Company&#146;s Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, as described in the Company&#146;s Proxy Statement dated April&nbsp;13, 2015, relating to the
2015 Annual Meeting. The amendment (the &#147;Amendment&#148;) provides for the elimination of separate
classes of Directors of the Company&#146;s Board to allow stockholders to vote on the election of the
entire Board each year, rather than on a staggered basis.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Effective May&nbsp;19, 2015, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware an
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect the Amendment which became effective
upon filing.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit&nbsp;3.1 attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><I>Second Amended and Restated Bylaws</I>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Effective May&nbsp;19, 2015, the Company&#146;s Amended and Restated Bylaws were amended to conform to the
Amendment described above (the &#147;Second Amended and Restated Bylaws&#148;). The primary changes to the
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws were to amend: (i)&nbsp;Article&nbsp;II, Section&nbsp;7.3, pertaining to
nominations of directors by stockholders in the event of an increase in the size of the Board
without public announcement, (ii)&nbsp;Article&nbsp;III, Section&nbsp;1, to conform to the Amendment regarding the
elimination of separate classes of Directors of the Board to permit stockholders to vote on the
election of the entire Board each year, rather than on a staggered basis, and (iii)&nbsp;Article&nbsp;III,
Section&nbsp;4, to reduce the number of votes required to remove a director from office from the
affirmative vote of the holders of at least 80% to a majority of the voting power outstanding. The
Board also approved the addition of a new Section&nbsp;VII, which provides, subject to certain
exceptions, that the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for certain legal actions. The
foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Second
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit&nbsp;3.2 attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.


<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 2015 Annual Meeting of the Company, was held on May&nbsp;19, 2015. At the Annual Meeting, the
stockholders voted on the following five 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 two director nominees named in the Company&#146;s proxy statement were elected as Class&nbsp;I 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">Doyle L. Arnold</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">Earl J. Hesterberg</DIV></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Proposal 2


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The proposal to approve an Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the
Board of Directors was approved based upon the following votes:

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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">22,294,770
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">3,237</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">7,535</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">1,181,329</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Proposal 3


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

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    <TD width="26%">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="16%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="16%">&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">For
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap colspan="3" align="center" valign="top">Against
</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap colspan="3" align="center" valign="top">Abstain
</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap colspan="3" align="center" valign="top">Broker Non-Votes
</TD>
</TR>
<TR style="font-size: 1px">
    <TD valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">&nbsp;
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">21,842,299
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">456,960</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">6,283</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">1,181,329</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Proposal 4


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Approval of the Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as Amended and Restated) was
approved based upon the following votes:

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    <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="16%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="16%">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">For
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap colspan="3" align="center" valign="top">Against
</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap colspan="3" align="center" valign="top">Abstain
</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap colspan="3" align="center" valign="top">Broker Non-Votes
</TD>
</TR>
<TR style="font-size: 1px">
    <TD valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">&nbsp;
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">22,300,539
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">4,118</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">885</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">1,181,329</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">Proposal 5


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">The proposal to ratify the selection of Ernst & Young, LLP as the Company&#146;s independent registered
public accounting firm for 2015 was approved based upon the following votes:

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    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="16%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
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</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap colspan="3" align="center" valign="top">Against
</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap colspan="3" align="center" valign="top">Abstain
</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap colspan="3" align="center" valign="top">Broker Non-Votes
</TD>
</TR>
<TR style="font-size: 1px">
    <TD valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">&nbsp;
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" style="border-top: 1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom" style="font-size: 12pt">
    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">23,425,730
</DIV></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">58,422</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">2,719</TD>
    <TD nowrap valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD nowrap align="right" valign="top">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top">0</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;18, 2015, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a first quarter cash
dividend of $0.20 per share payable on June&nbsp;15, 2015, to stockholders of record on June&nbsp;1, 2015. A
copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.</B>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt">3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
<BR>
3.2 Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
<BR>
10.1 Employment Agreement dated effective May&nbsp;19, 2015 between Group 1 Automotive, Inc. and Earl J.
Hesterberg
<BR>
10.2 Non-Compete Agreement dated effective May&nbsp;19, 2015 between Group 1 Automotive, Inc. and Earl
J. Hesterberg
<BR>
99.1 Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of May&nbsp;18, 2015



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	Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
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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 18, 2015
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
__________________________________________
(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
_________________________________
(Address of principal executive offices)
___________
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
713-647-5700
Not Applicable
______________________________________________
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:
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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.
Employment Agreement with Earl J. Hesterberg
On May 19, 2015, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") entered into an Employment Agreement with
Earl J. Hesterberg to be effective May 19, 2015 (the "Agreement"). The Agreement supersedes the
prior employment agreement dated September 8, 2010, as amended, and continues the employment
relationship between Mr. Hesterberg and the Company. The Agreement with Mr. Hesterberg is filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Simultaneous with the execution of the Agreement, the Company entered into a Non-Compete Agreement
with Mr. Hesterberg (the "Non-Compete Agreement"). For a period of two years after his termination
of employment with the Company, Mr. Hesterberg has agreed not to compete with the Company and not
to induce any employee of the Company to leave his or her employment with the Company or hire any
employee of the Company. The Non-Compete Agreement with Mr. Hesterberg is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.
The following is a summary of the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement; provided that
the following summary is qualified in its entirety by the terms and provisions of the Agreement.
All capitalized terms used in the summary below that are not defined below have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Agreement.
In accordance with the Agreement, the Company has agreed, subject to the terms and conditions of
the Agreement, to employ Mr. Hesterberg through May 18, 2018 (the "Term"). Mr. Hesterberg's
current annual base salary under the Agreement is $1,100,000.00, subject to adjustment by the
Compensation Committee (the "Compensation Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") from
time to time in its discretion. Mr. Hesterberg's base salary shall not be reduced other than
pursuant to a reduction that is applied to substantially all other executive officers of the
Company and that is no greater than the percentage applied to substantially all other executive
officers.
Mr. Hesterberg's annual incentive compensation will be determined by the Compensation Committee in
its sole discretion in accordance with the terms of the Company's annual incentive compensation
program.
Mr. Hesterberg is eligible to receive grants of options, restricted stock or restricted stock units
(collectively "Restricted Stock") in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company's 2014
Long Term Incentive Plan or any successor plans, in such amounts as determined in the sole
discretion of the Compensation Committee. All unvested restricted stock grants that have not
previously vested on or before Mr. Hesterberg's date of termination will vest, upon Mr.
Hesterberg's completion of the term of this Agreement and satisfaction of all post-employment
obligations set forth in Section 1 of the Non-Compete Agreement. The rights and liabilities of the
Company and Mr. Hesterberg regarding entitlement to, and vesting of any long-term incentive
compensation granted pursuant to the Agreement shall be conditioned and dependent upon Mr.
Hesterberg's consent and agreement to the promises set forth in the Non-Compete Agreement and
Section 5 of the Agreement. In the event that any provision set forth in the Non-Compete Agreement
is violated, the Company shall have the right, among other remedies, to demand forfeiture of any
cash and equity awarded during the twelve (12) months prior to such violation or declaration.
Mr. Hesterberg is also entitled to participate, on the same basis generally as the Company's other
executive level employees, in all general and executive level employee benefit plans and programs
that are made available to all or substantially all of our employees. In addition, Mr. Hesterberg
will be furnished two "demonstrator vehicles" of his choice. Additional perquisites must be
approved by the Board.
The Agreement will automatically renew for additional one-year terms (the "Subsequent Term") until
either Mr. Hesterberg or the Company issues a written notice of non-renewal, no less than one year
prior to the conclusion of the Term or Subsequent Term. Upon termination of such employment by
either party for any reason whatsoever, Mr. Hesterberg will be entitled to receive his pro rata
salary through the date of such termination, and all unvested grants will vest upon successful
satisfaction of post-employment obligations. In addition, Mr. Hesterberg shall also be entitled to
a pro-rated bonus (based on termination date), calculated in accordance with the Company's annual
incentive compensation program and paid in a single lump sum payment at the later of (1) the first
day of the seventh month following Separation from Service (as defined in the Agreement), or (2)
March 15 of the year following the year in which Separation from Service occurred, after the
release of earnings for the year in which Separation from Service occurred. Mr. Hesterberg shall
not be entitled to any other compensation as a result of voluntary or involuntary termination
except the Company shall have the option of paying Mr. Hesterberg for part or all of the one-year
notice period in lieu of providing part or all of the notice, as further described in the
Agreement.
In the event of an "involuntary termination" of Mr. Hesterberg's employment, Mr. Hesterberg will
be entitled to accrued but unpaid vacation (pursuant to the applicable vacation policy) and will
continue to receive a payment in an amount equal to his base salary, divided by twelve (12) and
multiplied by the greater of (i) twelve (12) months or (ii) the number of months remaining in the
term, payable in a single lump sum payment on the first day of the seventh month following his
Separation from Service. Mr. Hesterberg shall also be entitled to a pro-rated bonus (based on
termination date), calculated in accordance with the Company's annual incentive compensation
program and paid in a single lump sum payment at the later of (1) the first day of the seventh
month following his Separation from Service, or (2) March 15 of the year following the release of
earnings for the year in which Separation from Service occurred. Upon an involuntary termination,
all restricted stock and stock options granted under the Agreement will become 100% vested (and the
exercise of those stock options will continue to be permitted as if his employment had continued
for the full term of the Agreement). Mr. Hesterberg would also be eligible for the use of the
"demonstrator vehicles" for six months from date of termination.
An "involuntary termination" includes:
• termination of Mr. Hesterberg by the Company without cause (as defined in the Agreement);
• a material breach of Mr. Hesterberg's employment agreement by the Company;
• the relocation of Mr. Hesterberg by more than 50 miles unless he agrees to such relocation;
• a material diminution in his position, duties or authority; or
• a reduction in his base salary within six months after the dissolution, merger, sale of
substantially all of the assets or certain other Corporate Changes (as defined in the Agreement) of
the Company.
In the event of a Corporate Change (as defined in the Agreement), Mr. Hesterberg will be entitled
to receive a payment equal to his base salary then in effect, divided by twelve (12) and multiplied
by thirty (30) months.
Upon termination of the employment relationship as a result of death or disability, Mr.
Hesterberg's restricted stock and stock options shall become 100% vested. In the event of Mr.
Hesterberg's death, his surviving spouse will be eligible for the use of one demonstrator vehicle
for 12 months, and his heirs, administrators or legatees shall be entitled to a pro-rated bonus
(based on date of death), calculated in accordance with the annual incentive compensation program
and paid on or before March 15 of the year following the year in which such termination occurred.
In the event Mr. Hesterberg becomes incapacitated, he will be eligible for the use of one
"demonstrator vehicle" for six months from the date of disability, and he shall be entitled to a
pro-rated bonus (based on date of disability), calculated in accordance with the annual incentive
compensation program and paid on or before March 15 of the year following the year in which such
termination occurred. Under the Agreement, if any payment made by the Company to or for the benefit
of Mr. Hesterberg for equity granted prior to the date of the Agreement, becomes subject to the
excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Company shall
reimburse Mr. Hesterberg for reasonable costs he incurs disputing such determination, up to the
amount of $100,000.00; provided, however, the Company shall not be required to pay any excise tax
on behalf of Mr. Hesterberg.
In the event of termination of employment of Mr. Hesterberg (i) by the Company (other than for
"cause"), (ii) by Mr. Hesterberg as a result of a Constructive Termination Event or a Corporate
Change, or (iii) by the Company during any Subsequent Term, the Company will provide to Mr.
Hesterberg, and his spouse (if he is married on the date of such termination), continued coverage
under the Company's group medical benefits program for active employees, until the earliest to
occur of the following events: (i) Mr. Hesterberg or his spouse receives substantially comparable
coverage and benefits under the plans and programs of a subsequent employer, (ii) the later of the
death of Mr. Hesterberg, or, if applicable, his spouse, or (iii) the expiration of the 36 month
period beginning on July 1, 2015.
We are not obligated to pay any amounts to Mr. Hesterberg other than his pro rata base salary,
accrued but unpaid vacation (pursuant to the applicable vacation policy) and reimbursement of
expenses actually incurred through the date of termination upon:
• voluntary termination of employment by Mr. Hesterberg; or
• termination of employment by us for cause (as defined in the Agreement).
The above description of the Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text
of the Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this report.
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
At the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2015 Annual Meeting") of the Company held on May
19, 2015, the stockholders approved an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, as described in the Company's Proxy Statement dated April 13, 2015, relating to the
2015 Annual Meeting. The amendment (the "Amendment") provides for the elimination of separate
classes of Directors of the Company's Board to allow stockholders to vote on the election of the
entire Board each year, rather than on a staggered basis.
Effective May 19, 2015, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware an
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect the Amendment which became effective
upon filing.
The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws
Effective May 19, 2015, the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws were amended to conform to the
Amendment described above (the "Second Amended and Restated Bylaws"). The primary changes to the
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws were to amend: (i) Article II, Section 7.3, pertaining to
nominations of directors by stockholders in the event of an increase in the size of the Board
without public announcement, (ii) Article III, Section 1, to conform to the Amendment regarding the
elimination of separate classes of Directors of the Board to permit stockholders to vote on the
election of the entire Board each year, rather than on a staggered basis, and (iii) Article III,
Section 4, to reduce the number of votes required to remove a director from office from the
affirmative vote of the holders of at least 80% to a majority of the voting power outstanding. The
Board also approved the addition of a new Section VII, which provides, subject to certain
exceptions, that the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for certain legal actions. The
foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Second
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.2 attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The 2015 Annual Meeting of the Company, was held on May 19, 2015. At the Annual Meeting, the
stockholders voted on the following five proposals and cast their votes as set forth below.
Proposal 1
The two director nominees named in the Company's proxy statement were elected as Class I 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
Doyle L. Arnold
21,909,103
396,439
Earl J. Hesterberg
21,915,192
390,350
Proposal 2
The proposal to approve an Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the
Board of Directors was approved based upon the following votes:
For
Against
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
22,294,770
3,237
7,535
1,181,329
Proposal 3
The approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our Named Executive Officers
was approved based upon the following votes:
For
Against
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
21,842,299
456,960
6,283
1,181,329
Proposal 4
Approval of the Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as Amended and Restated) was
approved based upon the following votes:
For
Against
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
22,300,539
4,118
885
1,181,329
Proposal 5
The proposal to ratify the selection of Ernst & Young, LLP as the Company's independent registered
public accounting firm for 2015 was approved based upon the following votes:
For
Against
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
23,425,730
58,422
2,719
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 18, 2015, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a first quarter cash
dividend of $0.20 per share payable on June 15, 2015, to stockholders of record on June 1, 2015. A
copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
3.2 Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
10.1 Employment Agreement dated effective May 19, 2015 between Group 1 Automotive, Inc. and Earl J.
Hesterberg
10.2 Non-Compete Agreement dated effective May 19, 2015 between Group 1 Automotive, Inc. and Earl
J. Hesterberg
99.1 Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of May 18, 2015
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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 22, 2015
By:
/s/ Darryl M. Burman
Name: Darryl M. Burman
Title: Vice President
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
Description
3.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
3.2
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
10.1
Employment Agreement dated effective May 19, 2015 between Group 1 Automotive, Inc. and Earl J. Hesterberg
10.2
Non-Compete Agreement  dated effective May 19, 2015 between Group 1 Automotive, Inc. and Earl J. Hesterberg
99.1
Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. dated as of May 18, 2015