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Group 1 to acquire Hennessy Dealerships in Atlanta

PUBLIC · GPIJul 30, 202610 days ago

Acquiring Company

Group 1 Automotive

Acquired Company

Hennessy Automobile Companies

HoustonAtlantaManufacturingCommerce and ShoppingTransportationRetailAutomotiveMotor Vehicle ManufacturingRetail Motor VehiclesAutomotive

Description

Group 1 Automotive has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hennessy Automobile Companies, expanding its Atlanta presence significantly. The acquisition includes 10 dealerships and is valued at approximately $1.3 billion, expected to add around $1.7 billion in annualized revenues. This move will make Atlanta the company's second largest market based on revenue and is anticipated to close by year-end 2026.

Company Information

Company

Group 1 Automotive

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Group 1 owns and operates 188 automotive dealerships, 242 franchises, and 48 collision centers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Brazil that offer 32 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts. Investors please visit www.group1corp.com, www.group1auto.com, www.group1collision.com, www.acceleride.com, www.facebook.com/group1auto, and www.twitter.com/group1auto, where Group 1 discloses additional information about the Company, its business, and its results of operations.

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