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CDK Extends Relationship With Group 1 Automotive

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Dienstag, Mai 28, 2024

Technology, Automotive, General Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Specialty, Manufacturing, Software, Retail, API, CRM, Digital, CDK, Original equipment manufacturer, Group 1, GPI, Group 1 Automotive, Car dealership

As a close partner and early adopter of CDK, the extension allows Group 1 to further leverage the capabilities of the CDK Modern Retail Suite, which includes Digital Retailing, CRM, and F&I.

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As a close partner and early adopter of CDK, the extension allows Group 1 to further leverage the capabilities of the CDK Modern Retail Suite, which includes Digital Retailing, CRM, and F&I.
Group 1 can also build, innovate and integrate apps and real-time workflows with APIs delivered through Fortellis —the automotive industry’s leading developer platform.
“Extending our relationship with CDK brings us what we believe are the best scalable solutions available.”
As of 2024, CDK software is relied upon to power the operations of the majority of franchise dealerships in North America, including five of the six publicly held dealership groups in the U.S.
“We are excited to extend our longstanding relationship with Group 1 as we continue to drive digital transformation across the automotive industry with the depth and breadth of CDK software,” said Brian MacDonald, president and chief executive officer, CDK.
“CDK is uniquely positioned at the center of the automotive ecosystem, and this relationship is a testament to the hard work our team has done for decades to help better connect dealers, OEMs and consumers together.”
For more information about the CDK Dealership Xperience, visit cdk.com .

Fortune Minerals Announces Government of Canada Funding for the NICO Critical Minerals Project

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Donnerstag, Mai 16, 2024

Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) ( www.fortuneminerals.com ) is pleased to announce that it has secured additional funding from the Government of Canada to help advance the Company’s 100%-owned, vertically integrated NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper Critical Minerals asset in Canada (“NICO Project”).

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Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) ( www.fortuneminerals.com ) is pleased to announce that it has secured additional funding from the Government of Canada to help advance the Company’s 100%-owned, vertically integrated NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper Critical Minerals asset in Canada (“NICO Project”).
Natural Resources Canada (“NRCan”) is the funding department for the GPI and Fortune will provide additional due-diligence information and complete a Contribution Agreement over the next few weeks.
The total amount of non-dilutive funding that Fortune expects to receive from the U.S. and Canadian governments is approximately C$16.2 million.
The GPI will support, enhance and promote Canada’s international leadership in Critical Minerals, in collaboration with international partners.

RTX breaks ground on $115 million expansion of Alabama missile integration facility

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024

Raytheon Technologies, RTX, Standard Missile, GPI, Arms industry

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, recently broke ground on a $115 million, 26,000 square-foot expansion of its Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility, which will increase the factory's space for integrating and delivering on critical defense programs by more than 50 percent.

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, recently broke ground on a $115 million, 26,000 square-foot expansion of its Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility, which will increase the factory's space for integrating and delivering on critical defense programs by more than 50 percent.
The expansion will also bring an estimated 185 new jobs to the area, growing RTX's employee footprint in Alabama to more than 2,200 people.
Raytheon's Redstone facility is the final integration point for many missile programs for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Navy, and other defense customers.
With the expansion of our Missile Integration Facility at Redstone, Raytheon is demonstrating its ability and commitment to continued GPI development.

Group 1 Automotive Schedules Release of First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Freitag, April 12, 2024

Internet, GPI, Group 1 Automotive

HOUSTON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), a Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 202 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, before the market opens.

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HOUSTON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), a Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 202 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, before the market opens.
Daryl Kenningham, Group 1's President and Chief Executive Officer, and the Company's senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 9:00 a.m.
A copy of the Company's presentation will also be made available at http://www.group1corp.com/company-presentations .
The conference call will also be available live by dialing in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call at:

Kateryna Odarchenko: We gather 16 countries on VIII International Government Relations Forum

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Freitag, März 15, 2024

Lobbying, Climate change, Development, NGO, Intelligence, International, Democracy, GPI, European, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Political science, Government, Hudson Institute

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The VIII International GR Forum, held on March 14th, brought together leading experts and practitioners in Government Relations (GR) from around the globe.

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WASHINGTON, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The VIII International GR Forum, held on March 14th, brought together leading experts and practitioners in Government Relations (GR) from around the globe.
"IGAPA has served as the beacon of professional excellence in the realm of government relations.
This international platform has successfully united IGAPA members from over 16 countries and forged partnerships worldwide," remarked Odarchenko.
Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute and Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Bay Atlantic University, skillfully moderated the first panel, delving into emerging trends in lobbying and government relations.

Diageo North America expands ‘Don’t Trash Glass’ partnership to increase glass recycling across strategic regions in the U.S.

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Dienstag, März 5, 2024

Diageo North America announces 2.2 million pounds of glass collected in its first-year partnership with ‘Don’t Trash Glass’ in Illinois and is now expanding to the state of Kentucky.

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Diageo North America announces 2.2 million pounds of glass collected in its first-year partnership with ‘Don’t Trash Glass’ in Illinois and is now expanding to the state of Kentucky.
‘Don’t Trash Glass’ is a campaign in collaboration with the Glass Packaging Institute and GlassKing Recovery & Recycling , to encourage more bars, restaurants and local businesses to collect used glass bottles and improve regional recycling rates.
Through ‘Don’t Trash Glass’, Diageo North America has the goal to help increase glass recycling in both states where the company has multiple production facilities.
Packed with potential, the ‘Don’t Trash Glass’ program is expected to start operating in the state this spring and support efforts to increase glass recycling in the region.

Parliamentary Secretary Marc Serré Opens PDAC 2024 With Investment in Support for International Sustainable Mining

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Montag, März 4, 2024

Marc Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, participated in the opening ceremonies for the 2024 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto.

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Marc Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, participated in the opening ceremonies for the 2024 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto.
With up to 30,000 individuals in attendance, this is the world's premier annual exploration and mining event.
Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy outlines the need for Canada to leverage international partnerships to advance global sustainable mining practices.
The GPI aims to support Canada's growing number of international commitments and engagements in the critical minerals space.

Kerrigan Advisors Represents RRR Automotive Group in Sale to Group 1 Automotive

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Dienstag, Februar 13, 2024

Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented College Park, Maryland-based RRR Automotive Group in the sale of its five new car dealerships, including the #1 and #2 volume Honda dealerships in the state of Maryland, to Houston, Texas-based Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI).

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Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented College Park, Maryland-based RRR Automotive Group in the sale of its five new car dealerships, including the #1 and #2 volume Honda dealerships in the state of Maryland, to Houston, Texas-based Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI).
This transaction underscores Kerrigan Advisors’ industry-leading track record selling the most valuable auto retailers nationwide and marks the 50th franchise sale in the region completed by the firm since 2020.
RRR Automotive Group, founded by Dick Patterson and Robert Hisaoka in the 1990s, is one of the most valuable import groups in the Mid-Atlantic.
RRR Automotive Group has served its community for over 27 years through its guiding principles - Reliable, Responsible and Respectful.

Group 1 Automotive Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Dienstag, Januar 16, 2024

GPI, Internet, Fortune 500, Group 1 Automotive

HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international, Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 199 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, before the market opens.

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HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international, Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 199 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, before the market opens.
Daryl Kenningham, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, and the Company's senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10:00 a.m.
A copy of the Company's presentation will also be made available at http://www.group1corp.com/company-presentations .
The conference call will also be available live by dialing in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call at:

Group 1 Automotive Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer

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Donnerstag, Januar 11, 2024

Toyota, Moses Austin, Group 1, University, Child, Gulf states, GPI, Marketing, GSM, Ford Motor Company, Management

(NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 199 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., announced the appointment of Shelley Washburn as Vice President, Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer.

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(NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 199 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., announced the appointment of Shelley Washburn as Vice President, Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer.
Washburn brings to Group 1 more than 30 years of automotive marketing and retail experience.
Most recently, she was President of Gulf States Marketing (GSM) and a strategic advisor to Force Marketing, both automotive digital marketing firms.
She is an accomplished automotive industry leader who will bring innovation to our customer engagement and marketing strategies," said Daryl Kenningham, Group 1's President and CEO.