Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2012 Second-Quarter Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

Published on Thursday, 05 July 2012 16:17 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

HOUSTON, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, on Thursday, July 26, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, and the company's senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10 a.m. ET.

The conference call will be simulcast live on the Internet at www.group1auto.com, then click on 'Investor Relations' and then 'Events' or through this link: http://www.group1corp.com/news/events.aspx. A replay will be available for 30 days.

The conference call will also be available live by dialing in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call at:

Domestic: 1.877.317.6789

International: 1.412.317.6789

Conference ID: 10015858

A telephonic replay will be available following the call through Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. ET by dialing:

Domestic: 1.877.344.7529

International: 1.412.317.0088

Conference ID: 10015858

About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Group 1 owns and operates 122 automotive dealerships, 159 franchises, and 28 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 32 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships, the company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing, service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

Group 1 Automotive can be reached on the Internet at www.group1auto.com.

Investor Contacts:

Kim Paper Canning

Manager, Investor Relations

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

713-647-5741 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Media Contacts:

Pete DeLongchamps

V.P. Financial Services and Manufacturer Relations

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

713-647-5770 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Clint Woods

Pierpont Communications, Inc.

713-627-2223 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SOURCE Group 1 Automotive, Inc.