UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 1, 2017, we agreed to issue and sell $300 million in aggregate principal amount 3.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (the “Notes”) together with related guarantees by our domestic wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Guarantees” and, together with the Notes, the “Securities”) pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

The $300 million aggregate principal amount of Securities are expected to be issued on August 15, 2017, subject to customary closing conditions. We intend to use the net proceeds to repay amounts currently outstanding under our U.S. credit agreement and for general working capital purposes.

On August 1, 2017, we filed with the SEC a Prospectus Supplement dated August 1, 2017 in connection with the public offering of the Notes. A final Prospectus Supplement will be filed with the SEC within the time period required by U.S. securities laws and SEC rules.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation have provided their consent to the issuance of the Notes through a second amendment to our U.S. credit agreement (the “Amendment”), which also provides additional covenant flexibility.  Additionally, on July 31, 2017, the term of the U.S. credit agreement was extended by one year through September 30, 2020 pursuant to its “evergreen” provision.

We purchase motor vehicles from Daimler AG and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, affiliates of the respective lenders under the U.S. credit agreement, for sale at certain of our dealerships.  The lenders also provide certain of our dealerships with “floor-plan” and consumer financing.

A copy of the press release announcing the pricing of the $300 million aggregate principal amount of Securities is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

4.1 Second Amendment to Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated August 1, 2017 among us, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation.

99.1 Press Release

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Exhibit Index