Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
April 08 2016 - 5:03PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
Filed by the
Registrant
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a Party other than the Registrant
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12
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GROUP 1
AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
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No fee required.
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
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Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule
0-11
(set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
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Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 18, 2016
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Meeting Information
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Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
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GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
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For holders as of:
March 21, 2016
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Date:
May 18, 2016
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Time:
10:00 AM CDT
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Location:
Sterling McCall Lexus
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10025 Southwest Freeway
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Houston, Texas
www.sterlingmccalllexus.com
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the
above named company.
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This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these
shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a paper copy (see reverse
side).
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We encourage you to access and review all of the important
information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting
instructions.
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0000280490_1 R1.0.1.25
Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report to
Stockholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015
How to View
Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you
want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
1)
BY INTERNET
: www.proxyvote.com
2)
BY TELEPHONE
: 1-800-579-1639
3)
BY E-MAIL*
: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the
box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed
above on or before May 04, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery.
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How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person:
If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you
must request a
legal proxy.
To do so, please follow the instructions at
www.proxyvote.com
or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance
requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
Vote By Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com.
Have the
information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail:
You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.
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0000280490_2 R1.0.1.25
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Voting items
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The Board of Directors recommends that you
vote FOR the following:
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1.
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Election of Directors
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Nominees
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John L. Adams 02 Doyle L. Arnold 03 Earl J.
Hesterberg 04 Lincoln Pereira 05 Stephen D. Quinn
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J. Terry Strange 07 Max P. Watson, Jr. 08 MaryAnn Wright
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal (s):
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2.
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Advisory approval of the Companys executive compensation
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Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016
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In their discretion, such attorney-in-fact and proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
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