Group 1 Makes Power Move in UK Market with Inchcape Auto Dealerships Buy Out
- Acquisition Deal: Group 1 Automotive, Inc. disclosed a deal to acquire the U.K. automotive retailing business and related real estate from Inchcape PLC for around $439 million in cash.
- Financial Details: The acquisition price includes $279 million of appraised real estate value, and the Inchcape U.K. dealerships generated approximately $2.7 billion in annual revenues in 2023.
- Transaction Timeline: The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024 pending approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.
- Strategic Expansion: Group 1 sees this acquisition as an opportunity to expand its geographic footprint in England and Wales into new markets.
- Stock Market Impact: Group 1's shares closed lower by 0.42% at $269.44 following the announcement of the acquisition deal.
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