Group 1 Automotive plans $1.25 billion senior notes offering to fund Hennessy deal
Group 1 Automotive said it intends to sell $1.25 billion of senior unsecured notes in a private offering, split evenly between notes due 2032 and 2035, to help fund its pending purchase of dealership assets from Hennessy Automobile Companies. If that acquisition does not close by the outside date, the company must redeem the 2032 notes. The offering memorandum excerpts show revenue and net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 below the prior-year period, and pro forma net leverage of 4.2 times, so the deal adds debt while results have declined.
Key points
- $625.0 million of 2032 notes and $625.0 million of 2035 notes, subject to market conditions
- Proceeds, with cash on hand, will fund the Hennessy Acquisition of 10 Atlanta-area dealerships, one collision center and related real estate
- 2032 notes must be redeemed at 100% of issue price plus accrued interest if the Hennessy deal is not completed by the later of January 6, 2027 or the extended outside date
- Six months ended June 30, 2026: total revenues $10,792.2 million vs. $11,208.8 million; net income $233.5 million vs. $268.6 million
The filing
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