Key Financial Highlights

Under the guidance of an experienced, highly-motivated management team, the company is executing an operating strategy that is founded on standardized processes, industry-leading customer service, disciplined acquisition growth coupled with the divestiture of underperforming dealerships to optimize brand mix, and diversity in geographic reach. The company's continued focus on our customers, successful integration of acquisitions and flexible operating model has made it possible for us to achieve the success we have over the last ten years.

2007 Full-Year Results
Group 1 earned revenues of $6.4 billion and sold nearly 200,000 retail new and used vehicles in 2007.

Approximately 38 percent of revenues and 74 percent of profits came from our used vehicle, parts & service and finance & insurance sales. Group 1 continues to focus on expanding these higher-margin businesses to enhance profitability and stimulate internal growth.

Acquisition / Disposition Activity
In 2007, the company acquired 14 import/luxury franchises in the United States and in the United Kingdom that are expected to generate approximately $702.4 million in annual revenues and disposed of 15 domestic franchises in the United States with total twelve-month revenues of $154.8 million.

Group 1 has set a target of acquiring franchises with approximately $300 million in estimated annual revenues in 2008. Toward this target, Group 1 has acquired three import/luxury franchises that are expected to generate $82.5 million in estimated annual revenues.

Group 1 will continue to evaluate its dealership portfolio and dispose of underperforming stores. The company anticipates incurring approximately $10 million to $15 million in associated disposition charges in 2008.