PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INCREASES DIVIDEND

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Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAG) announced a 2.2% increase in its dividend, raising it by $0.01 to $0.47 per share. This adjustment, effective March 1, 2022 for shareholders of record on February 10, 2022, reflects the Board of Directors' confidence in the company’s strong cash flow and robust business model.

The company operates dealerships in the US, UK, Germany, Italy, and Japan, and is a major commercial truck retailer in North America.

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• Dividend increased by 2.2%, from $0.46 to $0.47 per share.
• Board's confidence in strong cash flow and diversified business model.

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG), a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers, today announced that its Board of Directors has increased the Company's dividend by 2.2%, or $0.01 per share, to $0.47 per share. "The increase in the dividend reflects our Board of Directors' confidence in the Company's strong cash flow and the continued strength of our diversified business model," said Penske Automotive Group President, Robert H. Kurnick, Jr.

The dividend is payable March 1, 2022, to shareholders of record on February 10, 2022.

About Penske Automotive
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., (NYSE: PAG) headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers.  PAG operates dealerships principally in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Japan and is one of the largest retailers of commercial trucks in North America for Freightliner.  PAG also distributes and retails commercial vehicles, diesel and gas engines, power systems and related parts and services principally in Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, PAG owns 28.9% of Penske Transportation Solutions, a business that manages a fleet of over 360,000 vehicles providing innovative transportation, supply chain and technology solutions to North American fleets.  PAG is a member of the Fortune 500, Russell 1000, and Russell 3000 indexes, and is ranked among the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine. For additional information, visit the company's website at www.penskeautomotive.com.

Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may involve forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements regarding Penske Automotive Group, Inc.'s financial performance.  Actual results may vary materially because of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. These risks and uncertainties include, among others:, the duration, severity and resolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, government mandated restrictions on our business in light of COVID-19 or otherwise, economic conditions generally, conditions in the credit markets, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in tariff rates, new rules in place after the recent Brexit accord between the European Union and the U.K. could slow parts originating in the U.K. or Europe for distribution to our dealerships, changes in the distribution model in our international operations via agency or other means, adverse conditions affecting a particular manufacturer, including the adverse impact to the vehicle and parts supply chain due to limited vehicle availability due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of automotive semiconductor chips or other components, natural disasters, recall or other disruptions that interrupt the supply of vehicles or parts to us, changes in consumer credit availability, the outcome of legal and administrative matters, and other factors over which management has limited control. These forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with additional information about Penske Automotive Group's business, markets, conditions, and other uncertainties, which could affect Penske Automotive Group's future performance. These risks and uncertainties are addressed in Penske Automotive Group's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). This press release speaks only as of its date, and Penske Automotive Group disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

Inquiries should contact:

Shelley Hulgrave	Anthony R. Pordon
Executive Vice President and	Executive Vice President Investor Relations
Chief Financial Officer	and Corporate Development
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.	Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
248-648-2812	248-648-2540
shulgrave@penskeautomotive.com	tpordon@penskeautomotive.com

 

 

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FAQ

What is the new dividend amount for Penske Automotive Group (PAG)?

The new dividend amount is $0.47 per share.

When will the new dividend be paid to shareholders of Penske Automotive Group (PAG)?

The new dividend will be paid on March 1, 2022.

What is the record date for the new dividend of Penske Automotive Group (PAG)?

The record date for the new dividend is February 10, 2022.

How much was the dividend increased for Penske Automotive Group (PAG)?

The dividend was increased by $0.01, or 2.2%.