PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INCREASES DIVIDEND

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Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAG) has announced a 6% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it by $0.03 to $0.53 per share. This decision reflects the company's strong cash flow and diversified business model. The dividend is set to be paid on September 1, 2022, to shareholders who are on record as of August 10, 2022. Penske operates globally, with significant operations in the U.S., UK, Germany, Italy, and Japan.

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• 6% dividend increase to $0.53 per share.
• Strong cash flow supporting dividend increase.

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Dividend Increased by $0.03 per share, or 6%, to $0.53

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 21, 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 $0.03 per share, or 6%, to $0.53 per share.  "Based on our continued strong cash flow and the strength of the Company's diversified business model, we are delighted to provide our shareholders with a three cent increase in the cash dividend," said Penske Automotive Group President, Robert Kurnick, Jr.  The dividend is payable September 1, 2022, to shareholders of record on August 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 387,000 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, acquisitions, and growth plans. 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, macro-economic and geo-political conditions generally, conditions in the credit markets, inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in tariff rates, changes in the distribution model in our international operations via agency or other means, new or enhanced regulations that may impact the sale of certain vehicles through our dealerships, adverse conditions affecting a particular manufacturer, including the adverse impact to the vehicle and parts supply chain due to limited vehicle availability as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the shortage of automotive semiconductor chips or other components, natural disasters, recall initiatives 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, 2021, Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, 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 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?

The new dividend amount is $0.53 per share, reflecting a 6% increase.

When will the dividend be paid to shareholders of PAG?

The dividend will be paid on September 1, 2022, to shareholders of record on August 10, 2022.

What factors contributed to Penske Automotive Group's dividend increase?

The increase is attributed to the company's strong cash flow and a diversified business model.