# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001144980
**File Stem:** 0000950170-25-101345
**Filing Date:** 2025-8
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950170-25-101345.hdr.sgml**: 20250801

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950170-25-101345

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 4

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250730

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250801

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250801

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ABRAMS CAPITAL, LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001112443

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-31262
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251175753

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY ST., 21ST FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6176466100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY ST., 21ST FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116

**FORMER NAME:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ABRAMS CAPITAL LLC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20000420
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001165407

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-31262
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251175754

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6176466100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116

**FORMER NAME:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PAMET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20020117
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001358706

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-31262
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251175755

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 617-646-6100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116

**FORMER NAME:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PAMET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20060407
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Abrams David C
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001292250

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-31262
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251175752

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001292420

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-31262
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251175751

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 617-646-6100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR
- **CITY:** BOSTON
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02116
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001144980
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 010609375
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2905 PREMIERE PARKWAY NW
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 300
- **CITY:** DULUTH
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30097
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 770-418-8200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2905 PREMIERE PARKWAY NW
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 300
- **CITY:** DULUTH
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30097

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 4

### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

[ ] Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>BOSTON, MA 02116<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-07-30 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC [ ABG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>BOSTON, MA 02116<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-07-30 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC [ ABG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>ABRAMS CAPITAL, LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>BOSTON, MA 02116<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-07-30 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC [ ABG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Abrams David C<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>BOSTON, MA 02116<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-07-30 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC [ ABG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>222 BERKELEY STREET, 21ST FLOOR<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>BOSTON, MA 02116<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-07-30 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC [ ABG ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | Amount | (A) or (D) | Price | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock | 2025-07-30 |  | P |  | 46952 | A | 225.1597<sup>(1)</sup> | 2162992 | I | See Footnotes<sup>(2)(3)(4)</sup> |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | (A) | (D) | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
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### Footnotes:

(1) Represents the weighted average purchase price of shares purchased in a series of open market transactions on the transaction date at prices ranging from $224.99455 to $225.435 per share. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide, upon request by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each price.

(2) Shares reported herein as beneficially owned by Abrams Capital, LLC ("Abrams Capital") represent shares held for the account of certain private investment funds for which Abrams Capital serves as general partner. Shares reported herein for Abrams Capital Management, L.P. (the "LP") and Abrams Capital Management, LLC (the "LLC") represent the above-referenced shares beneficially owned by Abrams Capital and shares beneficially owned by another private investment fund for which the LP serves as investment manager. The LLC is the general partner of the LP. Shares reported herein for Mr. Abrams represent the above referenced shares reported for Abrams Capital and the LLC and shares that Mr. Abrams owns personally. Mr. Abrams is the managing member of Abrams Capital and the LLC.

(3) Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of such securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

(4) As of July 30, 2025, Abrams Capital may have been deemed to beneficially own 2,072,096 of the shares reported herein, the LP and the LLC may have been deemed to beneficially own 2,155,492 of the shares reported herein, and Mr. Abrams may have been deemed to beneficially own all of the shares reported herein.

**Signature:** /s/ Abrams Capital Management, L.P., by Abrams Capital Management, LLC, the General Partner, by David C. Abrams, Managing Member  
**Date:** 2025-08-01

**Signature:** /s/ Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P., by Abrams Capital, LLC, the General Partner, by David C. Abrams, Managing Member  
**Date:** 2025-08-01

**Signature:** /s/ Abrams Capital Management, LLC, by David C. Abrams, Managing Member  
**Date:** 2025-08-01

**Signature:** /s/ David C. Abrams  
**Date:** 2025-08-01

**Signature:** /s/ Abrams Capital, LLC, by David C. Abrams, Managing Member  
**Date:** 2025-08-01

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

**Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.**