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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
     
þ
  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006
or
o
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the transition period from           to
Commission file number 1-12297
United Auto Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   22-3086739
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2555 Telegraph Road,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
  48302-0954
(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)    
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(248) 648-2500
      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes þ          No o
      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one)
Large Accelerated Filer o          Accelerated Filer þ          Non-accelerated Filer o
      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes o          No þ
      As of May 9, 2006, there were 47,211,728 shares of voting common stock outstanding.
 
 


 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
  Financial Statements        
     Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005     3  
     Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005     4  
     Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005     5  
     Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2006     6  
     Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements     7  
   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     23  
   Quantitative & Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk     40  
   Controls and Procedures     41  
 
 PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
   Legal Proceedings     41  
   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds     41  
   Exhibits     42  
 Signatures     43  
 Amendment dated May 3, 2006 to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation
 Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated May 3, 2006
 Amended and Restated Supplemental Indenture
 Supplemental Indenture
 Second Amended & Restated Credit Agreement
 Certifications Pursuant to Section 302
 Section 1350 Certifications

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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                   
    March 31,   December 31,
    2006   2005
         
    (Unaudited)    
    (In thousands, except
    per share amounts)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 16,132     $ 9,424  
Accounts receivable, net
    397,803       412,861  
Inventories, net
    1,370,251       1,224,443  
Other current assets
    72,039       51,142  
Assets held for sale
    162,555       180,692  
             
 
Total current assets
    2,018,780       1,878,562  
Property and equipment, net
    442,618       424,429  
Goodwill
    1,098,397       1,013,265  
Franchise value
    222,590       194,289  
Other assets
    100,652       83,628  
             
 
Total assets
  $ 3,883,037     $ 3,594,173  
             
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Floor plan notes payable
  $ 883,622     $ 845,251  
Floor plan notes payable — non-trade
    352,464       331,953  
Accounts payable
    298,560       211,943  
Accrued expenses
    198,442       174,796  
Current portion of long-term debt
    3,740       3,551  
Liabilities held for sale
    87,391       97,256  
             
 
Total current liabilities
    1,824,219       1,664,750  
Long-term debt
    684,734       576,690  
Other long-term liabilities
    210,719       207,001  
             
 
Total liabilities
    2,719,672       2,448,441  
             
Commitments and contingent liabilities
               
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value; 100 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
           
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 80,000 shares authorized; 47,001 shares issued at March 31, 2006; 46,884 shares issued at December 31, 2005
    5       5  
Non-voting Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 7,125 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
           
Class C Common Stock, $0.0001 par value, 20,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
           
Additional paid-in-capital
    758,886       746,165  
Retained earnings
    422,579       404,010  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    27,128       21,830  
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,653 shares at March 31, 2006; 2,153 shares at December 31, 2005
    (45,233 )     (26,278 )
             
 
Total stockholders’ equity
    1,163,365       1,145,732  
             
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 3,883,037     $ 3,594,173  
             
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                     
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005
         
    (Unaudited)
    (In thousands, except per
    share amounts)
Revenue:
               
 
New vehicle
  $ 1,494,644     $ 1,357,464  
 
Used vehicle
    587,897       526,584  
 
Finance and insurance, net
    59,822       54,148  
 
Service and parts
    308,937       265,866  
 
Fleet and wholesale vehicle
    221,644       191,677  
             
   
Total revenues
    2,672,944       2,395,739  
             
Cost of sales:
               
 
New vehicle
    1,363,861       1,238,036  
 
Used vehicle
    534,718       478,525  
 
Service and parts
    139,100       121,969  
 
Fleet and wholesale vehicle
    219,188       191,123  
             
   
Total cost of sales
    2,256,867       2,029,653  
             
 
Gross profit
    416,077       366,086  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    336,631       294,811  
Depreciation and amortization
    10,632       9,579  
             
 
Operating income
    68,814       61,696  
Floor plan interest expense
    (14,965 )     (12,352 )
Other interest expense
    (12,072 )     (11,481 )
             
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interests
    41,777       37,863  
Income taxes
    (15,192 )     (13,972 )
Minority interests
    (422 )     (143 )
             
 
Income from continuing operations
    26,163       23,748  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (2,072 )     (856 )
             
Net income
  $ 24,091     $ 22,892  
             
Basic earnings per share:
               
 
Continuing operations
  $ 0.56     $ 0.51  
 
Discontinued operations
    (0.04 )     (0.02 )
 
Net income
    0.52       0.50  
 
Shares used in determining basic earnings per share
    46,512       46,230  
Diluted earnings per share:
               
 
Continuing operations
  $ 0.56     $ 0.51  
 
Discontinued operations
    (0.04 )     (0.02 )
 
Net income
    0.51       0.49  
 
Shares used in determining diluted earnings per share
    47,136       46,875  
Cash dividends per share
  $ 0.12     $ 0.11  
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                   
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005
         
        (Restated)*
    (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 24,091     $ 22,892  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from continuing operating activities:
               
 
Depreciation and amortization
    10,632       9,579  
 
Amortization of unearned compensation
    852       600  
 
Undistributed earnings of equity method investments
    (1,107 )     (444 )
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    2,072       856  
 
Deferred income taxes
    3,961       7,511  
 
Minority interests
    422       143  
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
 
Accounts receivable
    29,078       (10,699 )
 
Inventories
    (62,489 )     (36,167 )
 
Floor plan notes payable
    38,371       52,396  
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    90,749       26,635  
 
Other
    (23,349 )     6,559  
             
Net cash from continuing operating activities
    113,283       79,861  
             
Investing Activities:
               
Purchase of equipment and improvements
    (42,884 )     (49,676 )
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions
    19,739       40,708  
Dealership acquisitions net of cash received, including repayment of sellers’ floorplan notes payable of $78,259 and $32,091 in 2006 and 2005, respectively
    (188,049 )     (63,106 )
             
Net cash from continuing investing activities
    (211,194 )     (72,074 )
             
Financing Activities:
               
Proceeds from borrowings under U.S. Credit Agreement
    132,000       75,000  
Repayments under U.S. Credit Agreement
    (396,000 )     (31,800 )
Issuance of convertible subordinated debt
    375,000        
Net repayments of other long-term debt
    (2,784 )     (16,161 )
Net borrowings (repayments) of floor plan notes payable — non-trade
    20,511       (14,525 )
Payment of deferred financing costs
    (11,513 )      
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    5,682       571  
Repurchase of common stock
    (18,955 )      
Dividends
    (5,522 )     (5,076 )
             
Net cash from continuing financing activities
    98,419       8,009  
             
Discontinued operations:
               
 
Net cash from discontinued operating activities
    (9,585 )     (13,694 )
 
Net cash from discontinued investing activities
    19,013       (447 )
 
Net cash from discontinued financing activities
    (3,228 )     (1,005 )
             
Net cash from discontinued operations
    6,200       (15,146 )
             
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    6,708       650  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    9,424       23,547  
             
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 16,132     $ 24,197  
             
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for:
               
 
Interest
  $ 34,659     $ 30,308  
 
Income taxes
    2,815       4,285  
Seller financed debt
          5,300  
 
See Note 1
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                                                                 
    Common Stock           Accumulated            
        Additional       Other       Total    
    Issued       Paid-in   Retained   Comprehensive   Treasury   Stockholders’   Comprehensive
    Shares   Amount   Capital   Earnings   Income (Loss)   Stock   Equity   Income (loss)
                                 
    (Unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
Balances, January 1, 2006
    46,883,734     $ 5     $ 746,165     $ 404,010     $ 21,830     $ (26,278 )   $ 1,145,732          
Restricted stock
    115,937             807                         807          
Exercise of options, including tax benefit of $6,232
    501,424             11,914                         11,914          
Repurchase of common stock
    (500,000 )                             (18,955 )     (18,955 )        
Dividends
                      (5,522 )                 (5,522 )        
Fair value of interest rate swap agreements
                            1,305             1,305     $ 1,305  
Foreign currency translation
                            3,993             3,993       3,993  
Net income
                      24,091                   24,091       24,091  
                                                 
Balances, March 31, 2006
    47,001,095     $ 5     $ 758,886     $ 422,579     $ 27,128     $ (45,233 )   $ 1,163,365     $ 29,389  
                                                 
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
1. Interim Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation
      The following unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the SEC rules and regulations. The information presented as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 is unaudited, but includes all adjustments which the management of United Auto Group, Inc. (the “Company”) believes to be necessary for the fair presentation of results for the periods presented. The prior period consolidated condensed financial statements have been reclassified for entities which have been treated as discontinued operations through March 31, 2006. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, which were included as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Statement of Cash Flows
      The Company restated its 2005 consolidated condensed statement of cash flows to reflect the repayment of floor plan obligations in connection with acquisitions and dispositions as cash transactions to comply with guidance under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows.” More specifically, with respect to acquisitions, the Company restated the consolidated condensed statement of cash flows to reflect the repayment of seller floor plan notes payable by its floor plan lenders as additional cost of dealership acquisitions with corresponding borrowings of floor plan notes payable-non trade. Similarly, with respect to dispositions, the Company restated the consolidated statements of cash flows to reflect the repayment of the Company’s floor plan notes payable by the purchaser’s floor plan lender as additional transaction proceeds with corresponding repayments of floor plan notes payable trade or non-trade, as appropriate. Previously, all such activity was treated as a non-cash acquisition or disposition of inventory and floor plan notes payable. A summary of the significant effects of the restatement is as follows:
         
    Three Months
    Ended
    March 31,
    2005
     
Net cash from continuing operating activities as previously reported
  $ 47,305  
Discontinued operations
    465  
Recognition of floorplan balances as cash transactions
    32,091  
       
Reported net cash from continuing operating activities
  $ 79,861  
       
Net cash from continuing investing activities as previously reported
  $ (39,367 )
Discontinued operations
    (616 )
Recognition of floorplan balances as cash transactions
    (32,091 )
       
Reported net cash from continuing investing activities
  $ (72,074 )
       
Net cash from continuing financing activities as previously reported
  $ 7,438  
Discontinued operations
    571  
Recognition of floorplan balances as cash transactions
     
       
Reported net cash from continuing financing activities
  $ 8,009  
       

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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Discontinued Operations
      The Company accounts for dispositions as discontinued operations when it is evident that the operations and cash flows of a franchise being disposed of will be eliminated from on-going operations and that the Company will not have any significant continuing involvement in its operations. In reaching the determination as to whether the cash flows of a dealership will be eliminated from ongoing operations, the Company considers whether it is likely that customers will migrate to similar franchises that it owns in the same geographic market. The Company’s consideration includes an evaluation of the brands sold at other dealerships it operates in the market and their proximity to the disposed dealership. When the Company disposes of franchises, it typically does not have continuing brand representation in that market. If the franchise being disposed of is located in a complex of Company dealerships, the Company does not treat the disposition as a discontinued operation if the Company believes that the cash flows generated by the disposed franchise will be replaced by expanded operations of the remaining franchises. Combined financial information regarding dealerships accounted for as discontinued operations follows:
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005
         
Revenues
  $ 108,017     $ 261,299  
Pre-tax loss
    (1,396 )     (1,353 )
Loss on disposal
    (2,009 )      
                 
    March 31,   December 31,
    2006   2005
         
Inventories
  $ 80,483     $ 88,042  
Other assets
    82,072       92,650  
             
Total assets
  $ 162,555     $ 180,692  
             
Floor plan notes payable
  $ 73,702     $ 85,363  
Other liabilities
    13,689       11,893  
             
Total Liabilities
  $ 87,391     $ 97,256  
             
Estimates
      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The accounts requiring the use of significant estimates include accounts receivable, inventories, income taxes, intangible assets and certain reserves.
Intangible Assets
      The Company’s principal intangible assets relate to its franchise agreements with vehicle manufacturers, which represent the estimated value of franchises acquired in business combinations, and goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of tangible and identified intangible assets acquired in connection with business combinations. Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The

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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Company believes the franchise value of its dealerships has an indefinite useful life based on the following facts:
  •  Automotive retailing is a mature industry and is based on franchise agreements with the vehicle manufacturers;
 
  •  There are no known changes or events that would alter the automotive retailing franchise environment;
 
  •  Certain franchise agreement terms are indefinite;
 
  •  Franchise agreements that have limited terms have historically been renewed without substantial cost; and
 
  •  The Company’s history shows that manufacturers have not terminated franchise agreements.
      The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and franchise value for the three months ended March 31, 2006:
                 
        Franchise
    Goodwill   Value
         
Balance — January 1, 2006
  $ 1,013,265     $ 194,289  
Additions during period
    83,414       27,482  
Foreign currency translation
    1,718       819  
             
Balance — March 31, 2006
  $ 1,098,397     $ 222,590  
             
      As of March 31, 2006, approximately $628,288 of the Company’s goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The Company has established deferred tax liabilities related to the temporary differences arising from such tax deductible goodwill.
Stock-Based Compensation
      Key employees, outside directors, consultants and advisors of the Company are eligible to receive stock based compensation pursuant to the terms of the Company’s 2002 Equity Compensation Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan originally allowed for the issuance of 2,100 shares for stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and other awards. As of March 31, 2006, 1,490 shares of common stock were available for grant under the Plan.
      The Company elected to adopt SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” as interpreted by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107, effective July 1, 2005. The Company utilized the modified prospective method approach pursuant to which the Company has recorded compensation expense for all awards granted after July 1, 2005 based on their fair value. The Company’s share-based payments have generally been in the form of “non-vested shares” which are measured at their fair value as if they were vested and issued on the grant date.
      Prior to July 1, 2005, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method pursuant to Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” All options granted pursuant to the Plan had a strike price equal to fair market value on the date of grant. As a result, no compensation expense was recorded with respect to option grants. During that time, the Company followed the disclosure only provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,” as amended by SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure, an Amendment of SFAS No. 123.” Had the Company elected to recognize compensation

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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
expense for option grants using the fair value method, pro forma net income and pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share would have been as follows:
         
    Three Months
    Ended
    March 31, 2005
     
Net income(1)
  $ 22,892  
Fair value method compensation expense attributable to stock-based compensation, net of tax
    194  
       
Pro forma net income
  $ 22,698  
       
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.50  
       
Pro forma basic earnings per share
  $ 0.49  
       
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.49  
       
Pro forma diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.48  
       
Weighted average fair value of options granted
  $ 8.61  
Expected dividend yield
    1.6 %
Risk free interest rates
    4.00 %
Expected life
    5.0  years
Expected volatility
    30.28 %
 
(1)  Includes approximately $382 of compensation expense, net of tax, related to restricted stock grants.
New Accounting Pronouncements
      SFAS No. 151, “Inventory Costs” requires abnormal amounts of inventory costs related to idle facility, freight, handling and wasted materials to be recognized as current period expenses. SFAS 151 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2006. This pronouncement did not have a material effect on consolidated operating results, financial position or cash flows.
      SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections — A Replacement of Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3” requires all direct financial statement effects caused by a voluntary change in accounting principle to be applied retrospectively to prior period financial statements as if the new principle had always been applied, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change in principle. APB Opinion No. 20 and SFAS No. 3 previously required that a voluntary change in accounting principle be recognized as a cumulative effect in the period of change. SFAS No. 154 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2006.
      Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Staff Position FAS 13-1, “Accounting for Rental Costs Incurred During a Construction Period” (“FSP FAS 13-1”) requires companies to expense real estate rental costs under operating leases during periods of construction and was effective for the Company on January 1, 2006. FSP FAS 13-1 does not require retroactive application. This pronouncement did not have a material effect on consolidated operating results, financial position or cash flows.
      FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143” clarifies the timing of liability recognition for legal obligations associated with an asset retirement when the timing and (or) method of settling obligations are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. FIN No. 47 was effective on December 31, 2005. The adoption of FIN No. 47 did not have a material effect on consolidated operating results, financial position or cash flows.

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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
2. Inventories
      Inventories consisted of the following:
                 
    March 31,   December 31,
    2006   2005
         
New vehicles
  $ 994,569     $ 914,278  
Used vehicles
    304,604       243,049  
Parts, accessories and other
    71,078       67,116  
             
Total inventories
  $ 1,370,251     $ 1,224,443  
             
      The Company receives non-refundable credits from certain vehicle manufacturers, which are treated as a reduction of cost of goods sold when the vehicles are sold. Such credits amounted to $7,214 and $5,813 during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
3. Business Combinations
      During each of the periods presented, the Company completed a number of acquisitions. The Company’s financial statements include the results of operations of the acquired dealerships from the date of acquisition. Purchase price allocations may be subject to final adjustment. A summary of the aggregate purchase price allocations for the three months ended March 31, 2006 follows:
         
Accounts receivable
  $ 14,020  
Inventories
    83,319  
Other current assets
    4,436  
Property and equipment
    4,278  
Goodwill
    83,414  
Franchise value
    27,482  
Other assets
    2,448  
Current liabilities
    (20,819 )
Long term liabilities
    (10,529 )
       
Cash used in dealership acquisitions, including repayment of sellers’ floorplan notes payable of $78,259 during the three months ended March 31, 2006
  $ 188,049  
       
      The following unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 give effect to acquisitions consummated during 2006 and 2005 as if they had occurred on January 1, 2005.
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005
         
Revenues
  $ 2,698,101     $ 2,606,240  
Income from continuing operations
    26,225       25,493  
Net income
    24,153       24,637  
Income from continuing operations per diluted common share
    0.56       0.54  
Net income per diluted common share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.53  

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4. Floor Plan Notes Payable — Trade and Non-trade
      The Company finances the majority of its new and a portion of its used vehicle inventories under revolving floor plan arrangements with various lenders. In the U.S., the floor plan arrangements are due on demand; however, the Company is generally not required to make loan principal repayments prior to the sale of the vehicles financed. The Company typically makes monthly interest payments on the amount financed. In the U.K., substantially all of the floor plan arrangements are payable on demand or have an original maturity of 90 days or less and the Company is generally required to repay floor plan advances at the earlier of the sale of the vehicles financed or the stated maturity. The floor plan agreements grant a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company’s dealership subsidiaries. Interest rates under the floor plan arrangements are variable and increase or decrease based on changes in the prime rate or defined LIBOR. The Company classifies floor plan notes payable to a party other than the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle, and all floor plan notes payable relating to pre-owned vehicles as floor plan notes payable — non-trade on its consolidated condensed balance sheets and classifies related cash flows as a financing activity on its consolidated condensed statements of cash flows.
5. Earnings Per Share
      Basic earnings per share is computed using net income and weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed using net income and the weighted average shares outstanding, adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock. As of March 31, 2005, approximately two thousand shares attributable to outstanding common stock equivalents were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of such securities was antidilutive. A reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 follows:
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005
         
Weighted average shares outstanding
    46,512       46,230  
Effect of stock options
    382       427  
Effect of restricted stock
    242       218  
             
Weighted average shares outstanding, including effect of dilutive securities
    47,136       46,875  
             
6. Long Term Debt
      Long-term debt consisted of the following:
                 
    March 31,   December 31,
    2006   2005
         
U.S. Credit Agreement
  $ 8,000     $ 272,000  
U.K. Credit Agreement
           
9.625% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012
    300,000       300,000  
3.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2026
    375,000        
Other
    5,474       8,241  
             
Total long-term debt
    688,474       580,241  
Less: Current portion
    (3,740 )     (3,551 )
             
Net long-term debt
  $ 684,734     $ 576,690  
             

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U.S. Credit Agreement
      The Company is party to a credit agreement with DaimlerChrysler Services Americas LLC and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, as amended (the “U.S. Credit Agreement”), which provides for up to $600,000 in revolving loans for working capital, acquisitions, capital expenditures, investments and for other general corporate purposes, and for an additional $50,000 of availability for letters of credit, through September 30, 2008. The revolving loans bear interest between defined LIBOR plus 2.50% and defined LIBOR plus 3.50%.
      The U.S. Credit Agreement is fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and contains a number of significant covenants that, among other things, restrict the Company’s ability to dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, repay other indebtedness, create liens on assets, make investments or acquisitions and engage in mergers or consolidations. The Company is also required to comply with specified financial and other tests and ratios, each as defined in the U.S. Credit Agreement, including: a ratio of current assets to current liabilities, a fixed charge coverage ratio, a ratio of debt to stockholders’ equity, a ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), a ratio of domestic debt to domestic EBITDA, and a measurement of stockholders’ equity. A breach of these requirements would give rise to certain remedies under the agreement, the most severe of which is the termination of the agreement and acceleration of the amounts owed. The Company is in compliance with all covenants under the U.S. Credit Agreement, and the Company believes it will remain in compliance with such covenants for the foreseeable future. In making such determination, the Company has considered the current margin of compliance with the covenants and the expected future results of operations, working capital requirements, acquisitions, capital expenditures and investments in the U.S.
      The U.S. Credit Agreement also contains typical events of default, including change of control, non-payment of obligations and cross-defaults to the Company’s other material indebtedness. Substantially all of the Company’s domestic assets not pledged as security under floor plan arrangements are subject to security interests granted to lenders under the U.S. Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2006, outstanding borrowings and letters of credit under the U.S. Credit Agreement amounted to $8,000 and $12,600, respectively.
U.K. Credit Agreement
      The Company’s subsidiaries in the U.K. (the “U.K. Subsidiaries”) are party to a credit agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland, as amended (the “U.K. Credit Agreement”), which provides for up to £55,000 in revolving loans to be used for acquisitions, working capital, and general corporate purposes through March 31, 2008. Revolving loans under the U.K. Credit Agreement have an original maturity of 90 days or less and bear interest between defined LIBOR plus 0.85% and defined LIBOR plus 1.25%. The U.K. Credit Agreement also provides for an additional seasonally adjusted overdraft line of credit up to a maximum of £15,000.
      The U.K. Credit Agreement is fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the U.K. Subsidiaries, and contains a number of significant covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the U.K. Subsidiaries to pay dividends, dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, repay other indebtedness, create liens on assets, make investments or acquisitions and engage in mergers or consolidations. In addition, the U.K. Subsidiaries are required to comply with specified ratios and tests, each as defined in the U.K. Credit Agreement, including: a measurement of net worth, a debt to capital ratio, an EBITDA to interest expense ratio, a measurement of maximum capital expenditures, a debt to EBITDA ratio, and a fixed charge coverage ratio. A breach of these requirements would give rise to certain remedies under the agreement, the most severe of which is the termination of the agreement and acceleration of the amounts owed. The Company is in compliance with all covenants under the U.K. Credit Agreement, and the Company believes that it will remain in compliance with such covenants for the foreseeable future. In making such determination, the Company has considered the current margin of compliance with the covenants and the expected future results of operations, working capital requirements, acquisitions, capital expenditures and investments in the U.K.

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      The U.K. Credit Agreement also contains typical events of default, including change of control and non-payment of obligations. Substantially all of the U.K. Subsidiaries’ assets not pledged as security under floor plan arrangements are subject to security interests granted to lenders under the U.K. Credit Agreement. The U.K. Credit Agreement also has cross-default provisions that trigger a default in the event of an uncured default under other material indebtedness of the U.K. Subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2006, there were no outstanding borrowings under the U.K. Credit Agreement.
Senior Subordinated Notes
      The Company has outstanding $300,000 aggregate principal amount of 9.625% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the “9.625% Notes”). The 9.625% Notes are unsecured senior subordinated notes and are subordinate to all existing and future senior debt, including debt under the Company’s credit agreements and floor plan indebtedness. The 9.625% Notes are guaranteed by substantially all domestic subsidiaries on a senior subordinated basis. The Company can redeem all or some of the 9.625% Notes at its option beginning in 2007 at specified redemption prices. Upon a change of control, each holder of 9.625% Notes will be able to require the Company to repurchase all or some of the Notes at a redemption price of 101% of their principal amount. The 9.625% Notes also contain customary negative covenants and events of default. The Company is in compliance with all negative covenants and there are no events of default.
Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes
      On January 31, 2006, the Company issued $375,000 of 3.50% senior subordinated convertible notes due 2026 (the “Convertible Notes”) in a private offering (the “Offering”) to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on October 1, 2006. The Convertible Notes mature on April 1, 2026, unless earlier converted, redeemed or purchased by the Company. The Convertible Notes are unsecured senior subordinated obligations and are guaranteed on an unsecured senior subordinated basis by the Company’s wholly owned domestic subsidiaries. The Convertible Notes also contain customary negative covenants and events of default. The Company is in compliance with all negative covenants and there are no events of default.
      Holders may convert based on a conversion rate of 21.1026 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes (which is equal to an initial conversion price of approximately $47.39 per share), subject to adjustment, only under the following circumstances: (1) if the closing price of the common stock reaches, or the trading price of the Convertible Notes falls below, specific thresholds, (2) if the Convertible Notes are called for redemption, (3) if specified distributions to holders of common stock are made or specified corporate transactions occur, (4) if a fundamental change occurs, or (5) during the ten trading days prior to, but excluding, the maturity date. Upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, in lieu of shares of common stock, for each $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes, a holder will receive an amount in cash equal to the lesser of (i) $1,000 or (ii) the conversion value, determined in the manner set forth in the related indenture (the “Indenture”), of the number of shares of common stock equal to the conversion rate. If the conversion value exceeds $1,000, the Company will also deliver, at its election, cash or common stock or a combination of cash and common stock with respect to the remaining value deliverable upon conversion. If a holder elects to convert its Convertible Notes in connection with certain events that constitute a change of control on or before April 6, 2011, the Company will pay, to the extent described in the Indenture, a make-whole premium by increasing the conversion rate applicable to such Convertible Notes.
      In addition, the Company will pay contingent interest in cash with respect to any six-month period from April 1 to September 30 and from October 1 to March 31, commencing with the six-month period beginning on April 1, 2011, if the average trading price of a Convertible Note for the five trading days ending on the third trading day immediately preceding the first day of the relevant six-month period equals 120% or more of the principal amount of the Convertible Note. On or after April 6, 2011, the Company may redeem the

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Convertible Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, for cash at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the applicable redemption date. Holders of the Convertible Notes may require the Company to purchase all or a portion of their Securities for cash on each of April 1, 2011, April 1, 2016 and April 1, 2021 at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be purchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, the applicable purchase date. In addition, if the Company experiences certain fundamental change events specified in the Indenture, holders of the Convertible Notes will have the option to require the Company to purchase for cash all or a portion of their Convertible Notes, subject to specified exceptions, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the fundamental change purchase date.
      The Company has agreed to file a shelf registration statement (the “Shelf Registration Statement”) to register resales of the Convertible Notes and the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the date of original issuance of the Convertible Notes. The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) cause such Shelf Registration Statement to become effective within 210 days after the original issuance of the Convertible Notes and (ii) to keep the Shelf Registration Statement effective until the earlier of (1) two years from the date the Shelf Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC, (2) the sale pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement of the Convertible Notes and all of the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, and (3) the date when the holders, other than the holders that are “affiliates,” of the Securities and the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes are able to sell or transfer all such securities immediately without restriction pursuant to Rule 144 (or any similar provision then in force) under the Securities Act. If the Company fails to comply with its obligations to register the Convertible Notes and the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, the registration statement does not become effective within the specified time period, or the shelf registration statement ceases to be effective or fails to be usable for certain periods of time, in each case subject to certain exceptions provided in the registration rights agreement, the Company will be required to pay additional interest, subject to some limitations, to the holders of the Convertible Notes.
7. Stockholders’ Equity
      In connection with the Offering, the Company repurchased 500,000 shares of its outstanding common stock on January 26, 2006 for $18,955, or $37.91 per share.
8. Interest Rate Swaps
      The Company is party to an interest rate swap agreement through January 2008 pursuant to which a notional $200,000 of its U.S. floating rate debt was exchanged for fixed rate debt. The swap was designated as a cash flow hedge of future interest payments of the LIBOR based U.S. floor plan borrowings. As of March 31, 2006, the Company expects approximately $571 associated with the swap to be recognized as a reduction of interest expense over the next twelve months.
9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
      From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising in the normal course of business. Such issues may relate to litigation with customers, employment related lawsuits, class action lawsuits, purported class action lawsuits, and actions brought by governmental authorities. As of March 31, 2006, the Company is not party to any legal proceedings, including class action lawsuits to which it is a party, that, individually or in the aggregate, are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, the results of these matters

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cannot be predicted with certainty, and an unfavorable resolution of one or more of these matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
      The Company has entered into an agreement with a third-party to jointly acquire and manage dealerships in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina. With respect to any joint venture relationship established pursuant to this agreement, the Company is required to repurchase its partner’s interest at the end of the five-year period following the date of formation of the joint venture relationship. Pursuant to this arrangement, the Company has entered into a joint venture agreement with respect to the Honda of Mentor dealership. The Company is required to repurchase its partners’ interest in this joint venture relationship in July 2008. The Company expects this payment to be approximately $2,700.
      The Company leases the majority of its dealership facilities and corporate offices under non-cancelable operating lease agreements with terms from three to thirty years. Such leases typically include escalation clauses tied to an inflation index such as the Consumer Price Index and additional option periods of up to thirty years that are available to the Company.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
10. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information
      The following tables include consolidating condensed financial information as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 for United Auto Group, Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary guarantors, non-wholly owned subsidiaries (which are guarantors of the 9.625% Notes but not the Convertible Notes), and non-guarantor subsidiaries (primarily representing foreign entities). The condensed consolidating financial information includes certain allocations of balance sheet, income statement and cash flow items which are not necessarily indicative of the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of these entities on a stand-alone basis.
Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet
March 31, 2006
                                                                         
                    Non-Wholly Owned Guarantor Subsidiaries*    
                         
                        UAG   UAG Mentor   UAG   Non-
    Total       United Auto   Guarantor   HBL   Connecticut I,   Acquisition   Central NJ,   Guarantor
    Company   Eliminations   Group, Inc.   Subsidiaries   LLC   LLC   LLC   LLC   Subsidiaries
                                     
    (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 16,132     $     $ 6,055     $     $     $ 43     $ 396     $ 2,067     $ 7,571  
Accounts receivable, net
    397,803       (44,916 )     44,916       243,111       8,494       8,069       2,290       808       135,031  
Inventories, net
    1,370,251                   848,106       35,659       18,952       6,460       1,805       459,269  
Other current assets
    72,039             9,246       20,939       640       35       1       17       41,161  
Assets held for sale
    162,555                   150,347                               12,208  
                                                       
Total current assets
    2,018,780       (44,916 )     60,217       1,262,503       44,793       27,099       9,147       4,697       655,240  
Property and equipment, net
    442,618             4,075       252,071       5,820       3,507       1,838       3,595       171,712  
Intangible assets
    1,320,987                   928,471       68,281       20,738       3,722             299,775  
Other assets
    100,652       (1,087,907 )     1,101,568       42,377       81       1       2             44,530  
                                                       
Total assets
  $ 3,883,037     $ (1,132,823 )   $ 1,165,860     $ 2,485,422     $ 118,975     $ 51,345     $ 14,709     $ 8,292     $ 1,171,257  
                                                       
Floor plan notes payable
  $ 883,622     $     $     $ 565,441     $ 10,176     $ 7,659     $ 6,347     $     $ 293,999  
Floor plan notes payable — non-trade
    352,464                   222,851       17,712       9,597             1,457       100,847  
Accounts payable
    298,560             1,650       109,045       6,726       2,142       305       2,431       176,261  
Accrued expenses
    198,442       (44,916 )     845       (7,576 )     32,051       14,522       1,917       698       200,901  
Current portion of long-term debt
    3,740                   3,740                                
Liabilities held for sale
    87,391                   73,796                               13,595  
                                                       
Total current liabilities
    1,824,219       (44,916 )     2,495       967,297       66,665       33,920       8,569       4,586       785,603  
Long-term debt
    684,734                   448,462       63,151       21,361       3,842       3,084       144,834  
Other long-term liabilities
    210,719                   194,545       10,595       548       4,258       187       586  
                                                       
Total liabilities
    2,719,672       (44,916 )     2,495       1,610,304       140,411       55,829       16,669       7,857       931,023  
Total stockholders’ equity
    1,163,365       (1,087,907 )     1,163,365       875,118       (21,436 )     (4,484 )     (1,960 )     435       240,234  
                                                       
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 3,883,037     $ (1,132,823 )   $ 1,165,860     $ 2,485,422     $ 118,975     $ 51,345     $ 14,709     $ 8,292     $ 1,171,257  
                                                       
 
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Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet
December 31, 2005
                                                                         
                    Non-Wholly Owned Guarantor Subsidiaries*    
                         
                        UAG   UAG Mentor   UAG   Non-
    Total       United Auto   Guarantor   HBL   Connecticut I,   Acquisition   Central NJ,   Guarantor
    Company   Eliminations   Group, Inc.   Subsidiaries   LLC   LLC   LLC   LLC   Subsidiaries
                                     
    (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 9,424     $     $ 4,832     $     $     $ 1,127     $ 394     $ 2,540     $ 531  
Accounts receivable, net
    412,861       (42,810 )     42,810       279,333       11,489       7,117       2,852       1,032       111,038  
Inventories, net
    1,224,443                   743,243       33,029       19,941       6,272       2,184       419,774  
Other current assets
    51,142             5,118       21,786       467       42       6             23,723  
Assets held for sale
    180,692                   180,692                                
                                                       
Total current assets
    1,878,562       (42,810 )     52,760       1,225,054       44,985       28,227       9,524       5,756       555,066  
Property and equipment, net
    424,429             4,297       249,435       5,929       2,932       1,859       3,660       156,317  
Intangible assets
    1,207,554                   855,920       68,281       20,738       3,722             258,893  
Other assets
    83,628       (1,065,886 )     1,093,055       11,685       83       1                   44,690  
                                                       
Total assets
  $ 3,594,173     $ (1,108,696 )   $ 1,150,112     $ 2,342,094     $ 119,278     $ 51,898     $ 15,105     $ 9,416     $ 1,014,966  
                                                       
Floor plan notes payable
  $ 845,251     $     $     $ 527,151     $ 14,045     $ 6,725     $ 6,156     $     $ 291,174  
Floor plan notes payable — non-trade
    331,953                   230,315       15,154       12,000             2,486       71,998  
Accounts payable
    211,943             3,874       87,457       6,941       1,393       676       2,532       109,070  
Accrued expenses
    174,796       (42,810 )     506       1,502       29,933       13,952       2,040       715       168,958  
Current portion of long-term debt
    3,551                   3,551                                
Liabilities held for sale
    97,256                   97,256                                
                                                       
Total current liabilities
    1,664,750       (42,810 )     4,380       947,232       66,073       34,070       8,872       5,733       641,200  
Long-term debt
    576,690                   336,881       63,151       21,361       3,842       3,096       148,359  
Other long-term liabilities
    207,001                   191,047       10,638       548       4,059       176       533  
                                                       
Total liabilities
    2,448,441       (42,810 )     4,380       1,475,160       139,862       55,979       16,773       9,005       790,092  
Total stockholders’ equity
    1,145,732       (1,065,886 )     1,145,732       866,934       (20,584 )     (4,081 )     (1,668 )     411       224,874  
                                                       
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 3,594,173     $ (1,108,696 )   $ 1,150,112     $ 2,342,094     $ 119,278     $ 51,898     $ 15,105     $ 9,416     $ 1,014,966  
                                                       
 
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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Condensed Statement of Income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
                                                                         
                    Non-Wholly Owned Guarantor Subsidiaries*    
                         
                        UAG   UAG Mentor   UAG   Non-
    Total       United Auto   Guarantor   HBL   Connecticut I,   Acquisition   Central NJ,   Guarantor
    Company   Eliminations   Group, Inc.   Subsidiaries   LLC   LLC   LLC   LLC   Subsidiaries
                                     
    (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
Total revenue
  $ 2,672,944     $     $     $ 1,640,757     $ 60,688     $ 41,963     $ 11,157     $ 8,616     $ 909,763  
Cost of sales
    2,256,867                   1,380,386       48,306       34,722       9,832       7,476       776,145  
                                                       
Gross profit
    416,077                   260,371       12,382       7,241       1,325       1,140       133,618  
Selling, general, and administrative
expenses
    336,631             3,699       214,397       9,968       5,821       1,374       863       100,509  
Depreciation and amortization
    10,632             341       6,281       239       137       56       69       3,509  
                                                       
Operating income (loss)
    68,814             (4,040 )     39,693       2,175       1,283       (105 )     208       29,600  
Floor plan interest expense
    (14,965 )                 (10,317 )     (390 )     (240 )     (80 )     (27 )     (3,911 )
Other interest expense
    (12,072 )                 (7,634 )     (1,132 )     (383 )     (294 )     (119 )     (2,510 )
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
          (47,771 )     47,771                                      
                                                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interests
    41,777       (47,771 )     43,731       21,742       653       660       (479 )     62       23,179  
Income taxes
    (15,192 )     20,833       (19,071 )     (9,458 )     (285 )     (288 )     209       (27 )     (7,105 )
Minority interests
    (422 )                 (300 )     (37 )     (74 )           (11 )      
                                                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    26,163       (26,938 )     24,660       11,984       331       298       (270 )     24       16,074  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax
    (2,072 )                 (2,009 )                             (63 )
                                                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 24,091     $ (26,938 )   $ 24,660     $ 9,975     $ 331     $ 298     $ (270 )   $ 24     $ 16,011  
                                                       
 
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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Condensed Statement of Income
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
                                                                         
                    Non-Wholly Owned Guarantor Subsidiaries*    
                         
                        UAG   UAG Mentor   UAG   Non-
    Total       United Auto   Guarantor   HBL   Connecticut I,   Acquisition   Central NJ,   Guarantor
    Company   Eliminations   Group, Inc.   Subsidiaries   LLC   LLC   LLC   LLC   Subsidiaries
                                     
    (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
Total revenues
  $ 2,395,739     $     $     $ 1,431,963     $ 52,016     $ 34,407     $ 12,231     $ 5,634     $ 859,488  
Cost of sales
    2,029,653                   1,208,975       41,217       28,441       10,610       4,989       735,421  
                                                       
Gross profit
    366,086                   222,988       10,799       5,966       1,621       645       124,067  
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
    294,811             3,196       182,490       9,364       5,062       1,320       679       92,700  
Depreciation and amortization
    9,579             255       5,504       228       108       49       67       3,368  
                                                       
Operating income (loss)
    61,696             (3,451 )     34,994       1,207       796       252       (101 )     27,999  
Floor plan
interest expense
    (12,352 )                 (7,762 )     (222 )     (278 )     (49 )     (23 )     (4,018 )
Other interest expense
    (11,481 )                 (7,117 )     (911 )     (297 )     (278 )     (113 )     (2,765 )
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
          (55,844 )     55,844                                      
                                                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interests
    37,863       (55,844 )     52,393       20,115       74       221       (75 )     (237 )     21,216  
Income taxes
    (13,972 )     24,588       (23,069 )     (8,736 )     (33 )     (97 )     33       104       (6,762 )
Minority interests
    (143 )                 (154 )     (4 )     (25 )           40        
                                                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    23,748       (31,256 )     29,324       11,225       37       99       (42 )     (93 )     14,454  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (856 )                 (724 )                             (132 )
                                                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 22,892     $ (31,256 )   $ 29,324     $ 10,501     $ 37     $ 99     $ (42 )   $ (93 )   $ 14,322  
                                                       
 
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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
                                                                 
                Non-Wholly Owned Guarantor Subsidiaries*    
                     
                    UAG   UAG Mentor   UAG   Non-
    Total   United Auto   Guarantor   HBL   Connecticut I,   Acquisition   Central NJ,   Guarantor
    Company   Group, Inc.   Subsidiaries   LLC   LLC   LLC   LLC   Subsidiaries
                                 
    (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
Net cash from continuing operating activities
  $ 113,283     $ 1,342     $ 32,259     $ (1,236 )   $ 2,342     $ 59     $ 572     $ 77,945  
                                                 
Investing Activities:
                                                               
Purchase of equipment and improvements
    (42,884 )     (119 )     (21,431 )     (130 )     (712 )     (35 )     (4 )     (20,453 )
Proceeds from sale — leaseback transactions
    19,739             16,792                               2,947  
Dealership acquisitions, net
    (188,049 )           (102,459 )                             (85,590 )
                                                 
Net cash from continuing investing activities
    (211,194 )     (119 )     (107,098 )     (130 )     (712 )     (35 )     (4 )     (103,096 )
                                                 
Financing Activities:
                                                               
Net borrowings (repayments) of long-term debt
    108,216       30,308       82,884                         (12 )     (4,964 )
Floor plan notes payable — non-trade
    20,511             (14,383 )     2,558       (2,403 )           (1,029 )     35,768  
Deferred financing costs
    (11,513 )     (11,513 )                                    
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net
    5,682       5,682                                      
Repurchase of common stock
    (18,955 )     (18,955 )                                    
Distributions from (to) parent
                1,525       (1,192 )     (311 )     (22 )            
Dividends
    (5,522 )     (5,522 )                                    
                                                 
Net cash from continuing financing activities
    98,419             70,026       1,366       (2,714 )     (22 )     (1,041 )     30,804  
                                                 
Net cash from discontinued operations
    6,200             4,813                               1,387  
                                                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    6,708       1,223                   (1,084 )     2       (473 )     7,040  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    9,424       4,832                   1,127       394       2,540       531  
                                                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 16,132     $ 6,055     $     $     $ 43     $ 396     $ 2,067     $ 7,571  
                                                 
 
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UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
                                                                 
                Non-Wholly Owned Guarantor Subsidiaries*    
                     
                    UAG   UAG Mentor   UAG   Non-
    Total   United Auto   Guarantor   HBL   Connecticut I,   Acquisition   Central NJ,   Guarantor
    Company   Group, Inc.   Subsidiaries   LLC   LLC   LLC   LLC   Subsidiaries
                                 
    (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
Net cash from continuing operating activities
  $ 79,861     $ (4,119 )   $ 85,264     $ 1,121     $ 407     $ (34 )   $ 583     $ (3,361 )
                                                 
Investing Activities:
                                                               
Purchase of equipment and improvements
    (49,676 )     (591 )     (27,816 )     (538 )     (2,916 )     (52 )     (63 )     (17,700 )
Proceeds from sale — leaseback transactions
    40,708             19,064             1,876                   19,768  
Dealership acquisitions, net
    (63,106 )           (60,646 )                             (2,460 )
                                                 
Net cash from continuing investing activities
    (72,074 )     (591 )     (69,398 )     (538 )     (1,040 )     (52 )     (63 )     (392 )
                                                 
Financing Activities:
                                                               
Net borrowings (repayments) of long-term debt
    27,039       4,505       36,332                         109       (13,907 )
Floor plan notes payable — non-trade
    (14,525 )           (29,983 )     (374 )     619             183       15,030  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net
    571       571                                      
Distributions from (to) parent
                511       (209 )     (263 )     (39 )            
Dividends
    (5,076 )     (5,076 )                                    
                                                 
Net cash from continuing financing activities
    8,009             6,860       (583 )     356       (39 )     292       1,123  
                                                 
Net cash from discontinued operations
    (15,146 )           (25,037 )                             9,891  
                                                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    650       (4,710 )     (2,311 )           (277 )     (125 )     812       7,261  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    23,547       13,638       8,360             1,424       125              
                                                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 24,197     $ 8,928     $ 6,049     $     $ 1,147     $     $ 812     $ 7,261  
                                                 
 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
      This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. See “Forward Looking Statements.” This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations has been updated for the effects of the restatement of our 2005 consolidated statement of cash flows to reflect the repayment of floor plan obligations in connection with acquisitions and dispositions as cash transactions, and also for the effects of restating our financial statements for entities which have been treated as discontinued operations through March 31, 2006.
Overview
      We are the second largest automotive retailer in the United States as measured by total revenues. As of March 31, 2006, we owned and operated 171 franchises in the United States and 123 franchises outside of the U.S., primarily in the United Kingdom. We offer a full range of vehicle brands. In addition to selling new and used vehicles, we generate higher-margin revenue at each of our dealerships through maintenance and repair services and the sale and placement of higher-margin products, such as third party finance and insurance products, third-party extended service contracts and replacement and aftermarket automotive products.
      New and used vehicle revenues include sales to retail customers and to leasing companies providing consumer automobile leasing. We generate finance and insurance revenues from sales of third-party extended service contracts, sales of other third-party insurance policies, fees for facilitating the sale of third-party finance and lease contracts and the sale of certain other products. Service and parts revenues include fees paid for repair, maintenance and collision services, the sale of replacement parts and the sale of aftermarket accessories.
      We and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (“Sirius”) have agreed to jointly promote Sirius Satellite Radio service. Pursuant to the terms of our arrangement with Sirius, our domestic dealerships endeavor to order a significant percentage of eligible vehicles with a factory installed Sirius radio. We and Sirius have also agreed to jointly market the Sirius service under a best efforts arrangement through January 4, 2009. Our costs relating to such marketing initiatives are expensed as incurred. As compensation for our efforts, we received warrants to purchase ten million shares of Sirius common stock at $2.392 per share in 2004 that are earned ratably on an annual basis through January 2009. Two million of these warrants were earned in each of 2004 and 2005 and vested in the first quarter of 2005 and 2006, respectively. We exercised the warrants and sold the underlying stock we received upon vesting. The earning of these warrants may be accelerated based on us attaining specified subscription targets. We measure the fair value of the warrants earned ratably on the date they are earned as there are no significant disincentives for non-performance. Since we can reasonably estimate the number of warrants that will be earned pursuant to the ratable schedule, the estimated fair value (based on current fair value) of these warrants is being recognized ratably during each annual period.
      We also have received twelve million additional warrants to purchase Sirius common stock at $2.392 per share which are earned upon our sale of certain units pertaining to specified brands through December 31, 2007. We earned 522,400 of these warrants during the year ended December 31, 2005 and 332,500 of these warrants during the first quarter of 2006. We exercised the warrants we earned in 2005 and sold the underlying stock we received upon vesting. Since we cannot reasonably estimate the number of warrants that will be earned subject to the sale of certain units pertaining to specified brands, the fair value of these warrants is being recognized when they are earned.
      The value of Sirius stock has been and is expected to be subject to significant fluctuations, which may result in variability in the amount we earn under this arrangement. The warrants may be cancelled if certain performance targets are not met or upon the termination of our arrangement in January 2009. We may not be able to achieve any of the performance targets outlined in the warrants.
      Our gross profit tends to vary with the mix of revenues we derive from the sale of new vehicles, used vehicles, finance and insurance products, and service and parts. Our gross profit generally varies across product

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lines, with vehicle sales usually resulting in lower gross profit margins and our other revenues resulting in higher gross profit margins. Factors such as seasonality, weather, cyclicality and manufacturers’ advertising and incentives may impact the mix of our revenues, and therefore influence our gross profit margin.
      Our selling expenses consist of advertising and compensation for sales personnel, including commissions and related bonuses. General and administrative expenses include compensation for administration, finance, legal and general management personnel, rent, insurance, utilities and other outside services. A significant portion of our selling expenses are variable, and a significant portion of our general and administrative expenses are subject to our control, allowing us to adjust them over time to reflect economic trends.
      Floor plan interest expense relates to obligations incurred in connection with the acquisition of new and used vehicle inventories. Other interest expense consists of interest charges on all of our interest-bearing debt, other than interest relating to floor plan financing.
      We have acquired a number of dealerships each year since our inception. Our financial statements include the results of operations of the acquired dealerships from the date of acquisition. We have also disposed of certain dealerships which have been treated as discontinued operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.
      The future success of our business will likely be dependent on, among other things, our ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions, our ability to increase sales of higher margin products, especially service and parts services, and our ability to realize returns on our significant capital investment in new and upgraded dealerships. See “Forward-Looking Statements.”
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
      The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the application of accounting policies that often involve making estimates and employing judgments. Such judgments influence the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses recognized in our financial statements. Management, on an ongoing basis, reviews these estimates and assumptions. Management may determine that modifications in assumptions and estimates are required, which may result in a material change in our results of operations or financial position.
      The following are the accounting policies applied in the preparation of our financial statements that management believes are most dependent upon the use of estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition
Vehicle, Parts and Service Sales
      We record revenue when vehicles are delivered and title has passed to the customer, when vehicle service or repair work is performed and when parts are delivered to our customers. Sales promotions that we offer to customers are accounted for as a reduction of sales at the time of sale. Rebates and other incentives offered directly to us by manufacturers are recognized as earned.
Finance and Insurance Sales
      We arrange financing for customers through various financial institutions and receive a commission from the lender equal to either the difference between the interest rates charged to customers and the interest rates set by the financing institution or a flat fee. We also receive commissions for facilitating the sale of various third-party insurance products to customers, including credit and life insurance policies and extended service contracts. These commissions are recorded as revenue at the time the customer enters into the contract. In the case of finance contracts, a customer may prepay or fail to pay their contract, thereby terminating the contract. Customers may also terminate extended service contracts and other insurance products, which are fully paid at purchase, and become eligible for refunds of unused premiums. In these circumstances, a portion of the commissions we receive may be charged back to us based on the terms of the contracts. The revenue we record relating to commissions is net of an estimate of the amount of chargebacks we will be required to pay.

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Such estimate of chargeback exposure is based on our historical experience with similar contracts, including the impact of refinance and default rates on retail finance contracts and cancellation rates on extended service contracts and other insurance products.
Intangible Assets and Impairment Testing
      Our principal intangible assets relate to our franchise agreements with vehicle manufacturers, which represent the estimated value of franchises acquired in business combinations, and goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of tangible and identified intangible assets acquired in connection with business combinations. Intangible assets other than goodwill are required to be amortized over their estimated useful lives. We believe the franchise values of our dealerships have an indefinite useful life based on the following facts:
  •  Automotive retailing is a mature industry and is based on franchise agreements with the vehicle manufacturers;
 
  •  There are no known changes or events that would alter the automotive retailing franchise environment;
 
  •  Certain franchise agreement terms are indefinite;
 
  •  Franchise agreements that have limited terms have historically been renewed without substantial cost; and
 
  •  Our history shows that manufacturers have not terminated franchise agreements.
Impairment Testing
      Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment on at least an annual basis. Franchise value impairment is assessed through a comparison of the net book values of our franchises with their estimated fair values. An indicator of impairment exists if the carrying value of a franchise exceeds its estimated fair value and an impairment loss may be recognized. We also evaluate the remaining useful lives of our franchises in connection with the annual impairment testing to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support indefinite useful lives. Goodwill impairment is assessed at the reporting unit level. An indicator of impairment exists if the carrying amount of the goodwill attributable to a reporting unit is determined to exceed its estimated fair value and an impairment loss may be recognized. The fair value of the goodwill attributable to the reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow approach, which includes assumptions regarding revenue and profitability growth, residual values and our cost of capital. If future events and circumstances cause significant changes in the underlying assumptions and result in a reduction of our estimates of fair value, we may incur an impairment charge.
Investments
      Investments include marketable securities and investments in businesses accounted for under the equity method. Marketable securities include investments in debt and equity securities. Marketable securities held by us are typically classified as available for sale and are stated at fair value on our balance sheet with unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Declines in investment values that are deemed to be other than temporary would be an indicator of impairment and may result in an impairment charge reducing the investments’ carrying value to fair value. A majority of our investments are in joint venture relationships that are more fully described in “Joint Venture Relationships” below. Such joint venture relationships are accounted for under the equity method, pursuant to which we record our proportionate share of the joint venture’s income each period.
Self-Insurance
      We retain risk relating to certain of our general liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance and employee medical benefits in the United States. As a result, we are likely to be responsible for a majority of the claims and losses incurred under these programs. The amount of risk we retain varies by program, and, for

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certain exposures, we have pre-determined maximum exposure limits for certain insurance periods. The majority of losses, if any, above the pre-determined exposure limits are paid by third-party insurance carriers. Our estimate of future losses is prepared by management using our historical loss experience and industry-based development factors.
Income Taxes
      Tax regulations may require items to be included in our tax return at different times than the items are reflected in our financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible on our tax return, and some are timing differences, such as the timing of depreciation expense. Timing differences create deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets generally represent items that can be used as a tax deduction or credit in our tax return in future years which we have already recorded in our financial statements. Deferred tax liabilities generally represent deductions taken on our tax return that have not yet been recognized as expense in our financial statements. We establish valuation allowances for our deferred tax assets if the amount of expected future taxable income is not likely to allow for the use of the deduction or credit.
New Accounting Pronouncements
      SFAS No. 151, “Inventory Costs” requires abnormal amounts of inventory costs related to idle facility, freight, handling and wasted materials to be recognized as current period expenses. SFAS 151 was effective for us on January 1, 2006. This pronouncement did not have a material effect on consolidated operating results, financial position or cash flows.
      SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections — A Replacement of Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 20 and SFAS No. 3” requires all direct financial statement effects caused by a voluntary change in accounting principle to be applied retrospectively to prior period financial statements as if the new principle had always been applied, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change in principle. APB Opinion No. 20 and SFAS No. 3 previously required that a voluntary change in accounting principle be recognized as a cumulative effect in the period of change. SFAS No. 154 was effective for us on January 1, 2006.
      Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Staff Position FAS 13-1, “Accounting for Rental Costs Incurred During a Construction Period” (“FSP FAS 13-1”) requires companies to expense real estate rental costs under operating leases during periods of construction and was effective for us on January 1, 2006. FSP FAS 13-1 does not require retroactive application. This pronouncement did not have a material effect on consolidated operating results, financial position or cash flows.
      FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143” clarifies the timing of liability recognition for legal obligations associated with an asset retirement when the timing and (or) method of settling obligations are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. FIN No. 47 was effective on December 31, 2005. The adoption of FIN No. 47 did not have a material effect on consolidated operating results, financial position or cash flows.
Results of Operations
      The following tables present comparative financial data relating to our operating performance in the aggregate and on a “same store” basis. Dealership results are only included in same store comparisons when we have consolidated the acquired entity during the entirety of both periods being compared. As an example, if

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a dealership was acquired on January 15, 2004, the results of the acquired entity would be included in same store comparisons beginning with 2006 versus 2005.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 (dollars in millions, except per unit amounts)
Total Retail Data
                                 
            2006 vs. 2005
             
    2006   2005   Change   % Change
                 
Total retail unit sales
    65,799       61,426       4,373       7.1 %
Total same store retail unit sales
    60,683       60,475       208       0.3 %
Total retail sales revenue
  $ 2,451.3     $ 2,204.1     $ 247.2       11.2 %
Total same store retail sales revenue
  $ 2,269.2     $ 2,178.7     $ 90.5       4.2 %
Total retail gross profit
  $ 413.6     $ 365.5     $ 48.1       13.2 %
Total same store retail gross profit
  $ 382.8     $ 361.3     $ 21.5       5.9 %
Total retail gross margin
    16.9 %     16.6 %     0.3 %     1.8 %
Total same store retail gross margin
    16.9 %     16.6 %     0.3 %     1.8 %
Units
      Retail data includes retail new vehicle, retail used vehicle, finance and insurance and service and parts transactions. Retail unit sales of vehicles increased by 4,373 units, or 7.1%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to a 4,165 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period, coupled with a 208 unit, or 0.3%, increase in same store retail unit sales. The increase in same store retail unit sales in 2006 is due primarily to an increase in retail unit sales of our premium brands, offset by a decrease in retail unit sales of our volume foreign and domestic brands.
Revenues
      Retail sales revenue increased $247.2 million, or 11.2%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to a $156.7 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period, coupled with a $90.5 million, or 4.2%, increase in same store revenues. The same store revenue increase is due to (1) the 0.3% increase in retail unit sales which increased revenue by $7.3 million, (2) a $744, or 2.3%, increase in average new vehicle revenue per unit, which increased revenue by $30.2 million, (3) a $1,460, or 5.6%, increase in average used vehicle revenue per unit, which increased revenue by $29.0 million, (4) a $41, or 4.6%, increase in average finance and insurance revenue per unit, which increased revenue by $2.5 million , and (5) a $21.5 million, or 8.2%, increase in service and parts revenues.
Gross Profit
      Retail gross profit increased $48.1 million, or 13.2%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to a $26.6 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period coupled with a $21.5 million, or 5.9%, increase in same store retail gross profit. The same store retail gross profit increase is due to (1) the 0.3% increase in retail unit sales which increased retail gross profit by $0.8 million, (2) a $45, or 1.5%, increase in average gross profit per new vehicle retailed, which increased retail gross profit by $1.8 million, (3) a $99, or 4.2%, increase in average gross profit per used vehicle retailed, which increased retail gross profit by $2.0 million, (4) a $41, or 4.6%, increase in average finance and insurance revenue per unit which increased retail gross profit by $2.5 million, and (5) a $14.4 million, or 10.1%, increase in service and parts gross profit.

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New Vehicle Data
                                 
            2006 vs. 2005
             
    2006   2005   Change   % Change
                 
New retail unit sales
    44,378       41,169       3,209       7.8 %
Same store new retail unit sales
    40,848       40,635       213       0.5 %
New retail sales revenue
  $ 1,494.6     $ 1,357.5     $ 137.1       10.1 %
Same store new retail sales revenue
  $ 1,380.7     $ 1,343.3     $ 37.4       2.8 %
New retail sales revenue per unit
  $ 33,680     $ 32,973     $ 707       2.1 %
Same store new retail sales revenue per unit
  $ 33,801     $ 33,057     $ 744       2.3 %
Gross profit — new
  $ 130.8     $ 119.4     $ 11.4       9.5 %
Same store gross profit — new
  $ 120.6     $ 118.2     $ 2.4       2.0 %
Average gross profit per new vehicle retailed
  $ 2,947     $ 2,901     $ 46       1.6 %
Same store average gross profit per new vehicle retailed
  $ 2,953     $ 2,908     $ 45       1.5 %
Gross margin % — new
    8.7 %     8.8 %     (0.1 )%     (1.1 %)
Same store gross margin % — new
    8.7 %     8.8 %     (0.1 )%     (1.1 %)
Units
      Retail unit sales of new vehicles increased 3,209 units, or 7.8%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to a 2,996 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period, coupled with a 213 unit, or 0.5%, increase in same store retail unit sales. The increase in same store retail unit sales in 2006 is due primarily to an increase in retail unit sales of our premium brands, offset by a decrease in retail unit sales of our volume foreign and domestic brands.
Revenues
      New vehicle retail sales revenue increased $137.1 million, or 10.1%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to a $99.7 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period coupled with a $37.4 million, or 2.8%, increase in same store revenues. The same store revenue increase is due to the 0.5% increase in retail unit sales, which increased revenue by $7.2 million, coupled with a $744, or 2.3%, increase in comparative average selling prices per unit, which increased revenue by $30.2 million.
Gross Profit
      Retail gross profit from new vehicle sales increased $11.4 million, or 9.5%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to a $9.0 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period, coupled with a $2.4 million, or 2.0%, increase in same store gross profit. The same store increase is due to the 0.5% increase in new retail unit sales, which increased gross profit by $0.6 million, coupled with a $45, or 1.5%, increase in average gross profit per new vehicle retailed, which increased gross profit by $1.8 million.

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Used Vehicle Data
                                 
            2006 vs. 2005
             
    2006   2005   Change   % Change
                 
Used retail unit sales
    21,421       20,257       1,164       5.7 %
Same store used retail unit sales
    19,835       19,840       (5 )     0.0 %
Used retail sales revenue
  $ 587.9     $ 526.6     $ 61.3       11.6 %
Same store used retail sales revenue
  $ 547.4     $ 518.6     $ 28.8       5.6 %
Used retail sales revenue per unit
  $ 27,445     $ 25,995     $ 1,450       5.6 %
Same store used retail sales revenue per unit
  $ 27,598     $ 26,138     $ 1,460       5.6 %
Gross profit — used
  $ 53.2     $ 48.1     $ 5.1       10.6 %
Same store gross profit — used
  $ 49.2     $ 47.3     $ 1.9       4.0 %
Average gross profit per used vehicle retailed
  $ 2,482     $ 2,373     $ 109       4.6 %
Same store average gross profit per used vehicle retailed
  $ 2,481     $ 2,382     $ 99       4.2 %
Gross margin % — used
    9.0 %     9.1 %     (0.1 )%     (1.1 %)
Same store gross margin % — used
    9.0 %     9.1 %     (0.1 )%     (1.1 %)
Units
      Retail unit sales of used vehicles increased 1,164 units, or 5.7%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due primarily to a 1,169 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period. Same store retail unit sales were consistent from 2005 to 2006 but included an increase in retail unit sales of our premium brands, offset by a decrease in retail unit sales of our volume foreign and domestic brands.
Revenues
      Used vehicle retail sales revenue increased $61.3 million, or 11.6%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to a $32.5 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period, coupled with a $28.8 million, or 5.6%, increase in same store revenues. The same store revenue increase is due primarily to a $1,460, or 5.6%, increase in comparative average selling prices per vehicle which increased revenue by $29.0 million, offset by the decrease in retail unit sales, which decreased revenue by $0.2 million.
Gross Profit
      Retail gross profit from used vehicle sales increased $5.1 million, or 10.6%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to a $3.2 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period, coupled with a $1.9 million, or 4.0%, increase in same store gross profit. The increase in same store gross profit is due primarily to a $99, or 4.2%, increase in average gross profit per used vehicle retailed.
Finance and Insurance Data
                                 
            2006 vs. 2005
             
    2006   2005   Change   % Change
                 
Finance and insurance revenue
  $ 59.8     $ 54.1     $ 5.7       10.5 %
Same store finance and insurance revenue
  $ 56.2     $ 53.6     $ 2.6       5.0 %
Finance and insurance revenue per unit
  $ 909     $ 882     $ 27       3.1 %
Same store finance and insurance revenue per unit
  $ 927     $ 886     $ 41       4.6 %
      Finance and insurance revenue increased $5.7 million, or 10.5%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to a $3.1 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period, coupled with a $2.6 million, or 5.0%, increase in same store revenues. The same store revenue increase is due to a $41, or 4.6%, increase in

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comparative average finance and insurance revenue per unit, which increased revenue by $2.5 million, coupled with the 0.3% increase in retail unit sales, which increased revenue by $0.1 million.
Service and Parts Data
                                 
            2006 vs. 2005
             
    2006   2005   Change   % Change
                 
Service and parts revenue
  $ 308.9     $ 265.9     $ 43.0       16.2 %
Same store service and parts revenue
  $ 284.8     $ 263.3     $ 21.5       8.2 %
Gross profit
  $ 169.8     $ 143.9     $ 25.9       18.0 %
Same store gross profit
  $ 156.7     $ 142.3     $ 14.4       10.1 %
Gross margin
    55.0 %     54.1 %     0.9 %     1.7 %
Same store gross margin
    55.0 %     54.1 %     0.9 %     1.7 %
Revenues
      Service and parts revenue increased $43.0 million, or 16.2%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to a $21.5 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period coupled with a $21.5 million, or 8.2%, increase in same store revenues. We believe that our service and parts business is being positively impacted by the growth in total retail unit sales at our dealerships in recent years, enhancements of maintenance programs and certified pre-owned programs offered by certain manufacturers, and capacity increases in our service and parts operations resulting from our facility improvement and expansion programs.
Gross Profit
      Service and parts gross profit increased $25.9 million, or 18.0%, from 2005 to 2006. The increase is due to an $11.5 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period coupled with a $14.4 million, or 10.1%, increase in same store gross profit. The same store gross profit increase is due to the $21.5 million, or 8.2%, increase in same store revenues, which increased gross profit by $11.8 million, and a 90 basis point increase in gross margin, which increased gross profit by $2.6 million.
Selling, General and Administrative
      Selling, general and administrative expenses “SG&A” increased $41.8 million, or 14.2%, from $294.8 million to $336.6 million. The aggregate increase is primarily due to a $21.2 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period, coupled with a $20.6 million, or 7.1%, increase in same store SG&A. The increase in same store SG&A is due in large part to a net increase in variable selling expenses, including increases in variable compensation as a result of the 5.9% increase in same store retail gross profit over the prior year, coupled with increased rent and other costs relating to our facility improvement and expansion programs. SG&A expenses increased as a percentage of total revenue from 12.3% to 12.6% and increased as a percentage of gross profit from 80.5% to 80.9%.
Depreciation and Amortization
      Depreciation and amortization increased $1.0 million, or 11.0%, from $9.6 million to $10.6 million. The increase is due to a $0.3 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period coupled with a $0.7 million, or 7.3% increase in same store depreciation and amortization. The same store increase is due in large part to our facility improvement and expansion program.
Floor Plan Interest Expense
      Floor plan interest expense increased $2.6 million, or 21.2%, from $12.4 million to $15.0 million. The increase is due to a $0.8 million increase from net dealership acquisitions during the period, coupled with a $1.8 million, or 15.5%, increase in same store floor plan interest expense. The same store increase is due primarily to a net increase in our weighted average borrowing rate during 2006 compared to 2005.

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Other Interest Expense
      Other interest expense increased $0.6 million, or 5.2%, from $11.5 million to $12.1 million. The increase is due primarily to an increase in our outstanding acquisition indebtedness in 2006 versus 2005, offset by a decrease in our weighted average borrowing rate during 2006 versus 2005, as a result of the issuance of $375.0 million of 3.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes on January 31, 2006.
Income Taxes
      Income taxes increased $1.2 million, or 8.7%, from $14.0 million to $15.2 million. The increase from 2005 to 2006 is due primarily to our increase in pre-tax income versus the prior year, offset in part by a reduction in our overall effective income tax rate.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
      Our cash requirements are primarily for working capital, inventory financing, the acquisition of new dealerships, the improvement and expansion of existing facilities, the construction of new facilities and dividends. Historically, these cash requirements have been met through cash flow from operations, borrowings under our credit agreements and floor plan arrangements, the issuance of debt securities, sale-leaseback transactions or the issuance of equity securities. As of March 31, 2006, we had working capital of $194.6 million, including $16.1 million of cash available to fund our operations and capital commitments. In addition, we had $578.5 million and £55.0 million ($95.5 million) available for borrowing under our U.S. credit agreement and our U.K. credit agreement, respectively, each of which are discussed below.
      We paid dividends of eleven cents per share on March 1, 2005, June 1, 2005 and August 1, 2005 and twelve cents per share on December 1, 2005 and March 1, 2006. We declared a dividend equivalent to fourteen cents per share payable on June 1, 2006 to shareholders of record on May 11, 2006. Future quarterly or other cash dividends will depend upon our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, restrictions on any then existing indebtedness and other factors considered relevant by our Board of Directors.
      We have grown primarily through the acquisition of automotive dealerships. We believe that cash flow from operations and our existing capital resources, including the liquidity provided by our credit agreements and floor plan financing arrangements, will be sufficient to fund our operations and commitments for at least the next twelve months. To the extent we pursue additional significant acquisitions, we may need to raise additional capital either through the public or private issuance of equity or debt securities or through additional bank borrowings. We may not have sufficient availability under our credit agreements to finance significant additional acquisitions. In certain circumstances, a public equity offering could require the prior approval of certain automobile manufacturers. In connection with any potential significant acquisitions, we may be unable to access the capital markets or increase our borrowing capabilities on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
Inventory Financing
      We finance substantially all of our new and a portion of our used vehicle inventories under revolving floor plan arrangements with various lenders. In the U.S., the floor plan arrangements are due on demand; however, we are generally not required to make loan principal repayments prior to the sale of the vehicles financed. We typically make monthly interest payments on the amount financed. In the U.K., substantially all of our floor plan arrangements are payable on demand or have an original maturity of 90 days or less and we are generally required to repay floor plan advances at the earlier of the sale of the vehicles financed or the stated maturity. The floor plan agreements grant a security interest in substantially all of the assets of our dealership subsidiaries. Interest rates under the floor plan arrangements are variable and increase or decrease based on changes in the prime rate or defined LIBOR. We receive non-refundable credits from certain of our vehicle manufacturers, which are treated as a reduction of cost of goods sold as vehicles are sold.

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U.S. Credit Agreement
      Our credit agreement with DaimlerChrysler Services Americas LLC and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, as amended, provides for up to $600.0 million in revolving loans for working capital, acquisitions, capital expenditures, investments and for other general corporate purposes, and for an additional $50.0 million of availability for letters of credit, through September 30, 2008. The revolving loans bear interest between defined LIBOR plus 2.50% and defined LIBOR plus 3.50%.
      The U.S. credit agreement is fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by our domestic subsidiaries and contains a number of significant covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability to dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, repay other indebtedness, create liens on assets, make investments or acquisitions and engage in mergers or consolidations. We are also required to comply with specified financial and other tests and ratios, each as defined in the U.S. credit agreement, including: a ratio of current assets to current liabilities, a fixed charge coverage ratio, a ratio of debt to stockholders’ equity, a ratio of debt to earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, a ratio of domestic debt to domestic EBITDA, and a measurement of stockholders’ equity. A breach of these requirements would give rise to certain remedies under the agreement, the most severe of which is the termination of the agreement and acceleration of the amounts owed. We are in compliance with all covenants under the U.S. credit agreement, and we believe we will remain in compliance with such covenants for the foreseeable future. In making such determination, we have considered our current margin of compliance with the covenants and expected future results of operations, working capital requirements, acquisitions, capital expenditures and investments in the U.S. See “Forward Looking Statements”.
      The U.S. credit agreement also contains typical events of default, including change of control, non-payment of obligations and cross-defaults to our other material indebtedness. Substantially all of our domestic assets not pledged as security under floor plan arrangements are subject to security interests granted to lenders under the U.S. credit agreement. As of March 31, 2006, outstanding borrowings and letters of credit under the U.S. credit agreement amounted to $8.0 million and $12.6 million, respectively.
U.K. Credit Agreement
      Our subsidiaries in the U.K., referred to as our U.K. Subsidiaries, are party to a credit agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland, as amended, which provides for up to £55.0 million in revolving loans to be used for acquisitions, working capital, and general corporate purposes through March 31, 2008. Revolving loans under the U.K. credit agreement have an original maturity of 90 days or less and bear interest between defined LIBOR plus 0.85% and defined LIBOR plus 1.25%. The U.K. credit agreement also provides for an additional seasonally adjusted overdraft line of credit up to a maximum of £15.0 million.
      The U.K. credit agreement is fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by our U.K. Subsidiaries, and contains a number of significant covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of our U.K. Subsidiaries to pay dividends, dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, repay other indebtedness, create liens on assets, make investments or acquisitions and engage in mergers or consolidations. In addition, our U.K. Subsidiaries are required to comply with specified ratios and tests, each as defined in the U.K. credit agreement, including: a measurement of net worth, a debt to capital ratio, an EBITDA to interest expense ratio, a measurement of maximum capital expenditures, a debt to EBITDA ratio, and a fixed charge coverage ratio. A breach of these requirements would give rise to certain remedies under the agreement, the most severe of which is the termination of the agreement and acceleration of the amounts owed. We are in compliance with all covenants under the U.K. credit agreement, and we believe that we will remain in compliance with such covenants for the foreseeable future. In making such determination, we have considered the current margin of compliance with the covenants and the expected future results of operations, working capital requirements, acquisitions, capital expenditures and investments in the U.K.
      The U.K. credit agreement also contains typical events of default, including change of control and non-payment of obligations. Substantially all of our U.K. Subsidiaries’ assets not pledged as security under floor plan arrangements are subject to security interests granted to lenders under the U.K. credit agreement. The U.K. credit agreement also has cross-default provisions that trigger a default in the event of an uncured default

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under other material indebtedness of our U.K. Subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2006, there were no outstanding borrowings under the U.K. credit agreement.
Senior Subordinated Notes
      We have outstanding $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.625% senior subordinated notes due 2012, referred to as the 9.625% Notes. The 9.625% Notes are unsecured senior subordinated notes and are subordinate to all existing and future senior debt, including debt under our credit agreements and obligations under our floor plan arrangements. The 9.625% Notes are guaranteed by substantially all domestic subsidiaries on a senior subordinated basis. We can redeem all or some of the 9.625% Notes at our option beginning in 2007 at specified redemption prices. Upon a change of control, each holder of 9.625% Notes will be able to require us to repurchase all or some of the 9.625% Notes at a redemption price of 101% of their principal amount. The 9.625% Notes also contain customary negative covenants and events of default. We are in compliance with all negative covenants and there are no events of default.
Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes
      On January 31, 2006, we issued $375.0 million of 3.50% senior subordinated convertible notes due 2026, referred to as the Convertible Notes in a private offering, referred to as the Offering, to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on October 1, 2006. The Convertible Notes mature on April 1, 2026, unless earlier converted, redeemed or purchased by us. The Convertible Notes are our unsecured senior subordinated obligations and are guaranteed on an unsecured senior subordinated basis by our wholly owned domestic subsidiaries. The Convertible Notes also contain customary negative covenants and events of default. We are in compliance with all negative covenants and there are no events of default.
      Holders may convert based on a conversion rate of 21.1026 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes (which is equal to an initial conversion price of approximately $47.39 per share), subject to adjustment, only under the following circumstances: (1) if the closing price of our common stock reaches, or the trading price of the Convertible Notes falls below, specific thresholds, (2) if the Convertible Notes are called for redemption, (3) if specified distributions to holders of our common stock are made or specified corporate transactions occur, (4) if a fundamental change occurs, or (5) during the ten trading days prior to, but excluding, the maturity date. Upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, in lieu of shares of our common stock, for each $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes, a holder will receive an amount in cash equal to the lesser of (i) $1,000 or (ii) the conversion value, determined in the manner set forth in the Indenture, of the number of shares of our common stock equal to the conversion rate. If the conversion value exceeds $1,000, we will also deliver, at our election, cash or common stock or a combination of cash and common stock with respect to the remaining value deliverable upon conversion. If a holder elects to convert its Convertible Notes in connection with certain events that constitute a change of control on or before April 6, 2011, we will pay, to the extent described in the related indenture, a make-whole premium by increasing the conversion rate applicable to such Convertible Notes.
      In addition, we will pay contingent interest in cash with respect to any six-month period from April 1 to September 30 and from October 1 to March 31, commencing with the six-month period beginning on April 1, 2011, if the average trading price of a Convertible Note for the five trading days ending on the third trading day immediately preceding the first day of the relevant six-month period equals 120% or more of the principal amount of the Convertible Note. On or after April 6, 2011, we may redeem the Convertible Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, for cash at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the applicable redemption date. Holders of the Convertible Notes may require us to purchase all or a portion of their Convertible Notes for cash on each of April 1, 2011, April 1, 2016 and April 1, 2021 at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be purchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, the applicable purchase date. In addition, if we experience certain fundamental change events specified in the related indenture, holders of the Convertible Notes will have the option to require us to purchase for cash all or a portion of their Convertible Notes, subject to specified exceptions, at a price equal to 100% of the

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principal amount of the Convertible Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the fundamental change purchase date.
      We agreed to file a shelf registration statement to register resales of the Convertible Notes and the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the date of original issuance of the Convertible Notes. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to (i) cause such shelf registration statement to become effective within 210 days after the original issuance of the Convertible Notes and (ii) to keep the shelf registration statement effective until the earlier of (1) two years from the date the shelf registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, (2) the sale pursuant to the shelf registration statement of the Convertible Notes and all of the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, and (3) the date when the holders, other than the holders that are our “affiliates,” of the Convertible Notes and the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes are able to sell or transfer all such securities immediately without restriction pursuant to Rule 144 (or any similar provision then in force) under the Securities Act. If we fail to comply with our obligations to register the Convertible Notes and the common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, the registration statement does not become effective within the specified time period, or the shelf registration statement ceases to be effective or fails to be usable for certain periods of time, in each case subject to certain exceptions provided in the registration rights agreement, we will be required to pay additional interest, subject to some limitations, to the holders of the Convertible Notes.
Share Repurchase
      In connection with the Offering we repurchased 500,000 shares of our outstanding common stock on January 26, 2006 for $18.96 million, or $37.91 per share.
Interest Rate Swaps
      We are party to an interest rate swap agreement through January 2008 pursuant to which a notional $200.0 million of our U.S. floating rate debt was exchanged for fixed rate debt. The swap was designated as a cash flow hedge of future interest payments of LIBOR based U.S. floor plan borrowings. As of March 31, 2006, we expect approximately $0.6 million associated with the swap to be recognized as a reduction of interest expense over the next twelve months.
Other Financing Arrangements
      We have in the past and expect in the future to enter into significant sale-leaseback transactions to finance certain property acquisitions and capital expenditures, pursuant to which we sell property and/or leasehold improvements to a third-party and agree to lease those assets back for a certain period of time. Such sales generate proceeds which vary from period to period.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
      We are not party to any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Cash Flows
      We restated our 2005 consolidated condensed statement of cash flows to reflect the repayment of floor plan obligations in connection with acquisitions and dispositions as cash transactions to comply with guidance under SFAS No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows.” More specifically, with respect to acquisitions, we restated our consolidated statements of cash flows to reflect the repayment of seller floor plan notes payable obligations by our floor plan lender as additional cost of dealership acquisitions with corresponding borrowings of floor plan notes payable-non-trade. Similarly, with respect to dispositions, we restated our consolidated statements of cash flows to reflect the repayment of our floor plan notes payable by the purchaser’s floor plan lender as additional transaction proceeds with corresponding repayments of floor plan notes payable trade or non-trade

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as appropriate. Previously, all such activity was treated as a non-cash acquisition or disposition of inventory and floor plan notes payable. A summary of the significant effects of the restatement is as follows:
         
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
     
    2005
     
Net cash from continuing operating activities as previously reported
  $ 47,305  
Discontinued operations
    465  
Recognition of floorplan balances as cash transactions
    32,091  
       
Reported net cash from continuing operating activities
  $ 79,861  
       
Net cash from continuing investing activities as previously reported
  $ (39,367 )
Discontinued operations
    (616 )
Recognition of floorplan balances as cash transactions
    (32,091 )
       
Reported net cash from continuing investing activities
  $ (72,074 )
       
Net cash from continuing financing activities as previously reported
  $ 7,438  
Discontinued operations
    571  
Recognition of floorplan balances as cash transactions
     
       
Reported net cash from continuing financing activities
  $ 8,009  
       
      Cash and cash equivalents increased by $6.7 million and $0.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The major components of these changes are discussed below.
Cash Flows from Continuing Operating Activities
      Cash provided by continuing operating activities was $113.3 million and $79.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Cash flows from operating activities include net income adjusted for non-cash items and the effects of changes in working capital.
      We finance substantially all of our new and a portion of our used vehicle inventories under revolving floor plan arrangements with various lenders. We report all cash flows arising in connection with floor plan arrangements with the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle as an operating activity and all cash flows arising in connection with floor plan arrangements with a party other than the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle and all floor plan notes payable relating to pre-owned vehicles as a financing activity.
      We believe that changes in aggregate floor plan liabilities are linked to changes in vehicle inventory and, therefore, are an integral part of understanding changes in our working capital and operating cash flow. Consequently, we have provided below a reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities as reported in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows as if all changes in vehicle floor plan were classified as an operating activity:
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
     
    2006   2005
         
Net cash from operating activities as reported
  $ 113,283     $ 79,861  
Floor plan notes payable — non-trade as reported
    20,511       (14,525 )
             
Net cash from operating activities including all floor plan notes payable
  $ 133,794     $ 65,336  
             
Cash Flows from Continuing Investing Activities
      Cash used in continuing investing activities was $211.0 million and $72.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Cash flows from investing activities consist primarily of cash used for capital expenditures, proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions and net expenditures for dealership

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acquisitions. Capital expenditures were $42.9 million and $49.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Capital expenditures relate primarily to improvements to our existing dealership facilities and the construction of new facilities. Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions were $19.7 million and $40.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $188.0 million and $63.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and included cash used to repay sellers floorplan liabilities in such business acquisitions of $78.3 million and $32.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Cash Flows from Continuing Financing Activities
      Cash provided by continuing financing activities was $98.4 million and $8.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Cash flows from financing activities include net borrowings or repayments of long-term debt, net borrowings or repayments of floor plan notes payable non-trade, payments of deferred financing costs, proceeds from the issuance of common stock, including proceeds from the exercise of stock options, repurchases of common stock and dividends. We had net borrowings of long-term debt of $108.2 million and $27.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. We had net borrowings of floor plan notes payable non-trade of $20.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2006 and net repayments of floor plan notes payable non-trade of $14.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2005. During the three months ended March 31, 2006, we paid $11.5 million of deferred financing costs related to our issuance of the Convertible Notes. During the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 we received proceeds of $5.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively from the issuance of common stock. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, we repurchased 500,000 shares of our outstanding common stock on January 26, 2006 for $19.0 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, we paid $5.5 million and $5.1 million, respectively, of cash dividends to our stockholders.
Commitments
      We have entered into an agreement with a third-party to jointly acquire and manage dealerships in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina. With respect to any joint venture relationship established pursuant to this agreement, we are required to repurchase our partner’s interest at the end of the five-year period following the date of formation of the joint venture relationship. Pursuant to this arrangement, we entered into a joint venture agreement with respect to our Honda of Mentor dealership in Ohio. We are required to repurchase our partners’ interest in this joint venture in July 2008. We expect this payment to be approximately $2.7 million.
Related Party Transactions
Stockholders Agreement
      Roger S. Penske, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, is also Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Penske Corporation, and through entities affiliated with Penske Corporation, our largest stockholder owning approximately 41% of our outstanding common stock. Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Mitsui & Co. (USA), Inc. (collectively, “Mitsui”) own approximately 15% of our outstanding common stock. Mitsui, Penske Corporation and certain other affiliates of Penske Corporation are parties to a stockholders agreement pursuant to which the Penske affiliated companies agreed to vote their shares for one director who is a representative of Mitsui. In turn, Mitsui agreed to vote their shares for up to fourteen directors voted for by the Penske affiliated companies. This agreement terminates in March 2014, upon the mutual consent of the parties or when either party no longer owns any of our common stock.
Other Related Party Interests
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one of our directors, is a director of Penske Corporation and a managing director of Transportation Resource Partners. Eustace W. Mita and Lucio A. Noto (two of our directors) are investors in Transportation Resource Partners. One of our directors, Hiroshi Ishikawa, serves as our Executive Vice President — International Business Development and serves in a similar capacity for Penske Corporation. Robert H. Kurnick, Jr., our Vice Chairman, is also the President and a director of Penske Corporation and Paul F. Walters, our Executive Vice President — Human Resources serves in a similar human resources capacity for Penske Corporation.
Other Transactions
      We are currently a tenant under a number of non-cancelable lease agreements with Automotive Group Realty, LLC and its subsidiaries (together “AGR”), which are subsidiaries of Penske Corporation. From time to time, we may sell AGR real property and improvements that are subsequently leased by AGR to us. The sale of each parcel of property is valued at a price that is independently confirmed by a third party appraiser. During the three months ended March 31, 2006, we sold AGR real property and improvements for $0.5 million, which were subsequently leased by AGR to us. There were no gains or losses associated with these sales.
      We sometimes pay to and/or receive fees from Penske Corporation and its affiliates for services rendered in the normal course of business, or to reimburse payments made to third parties on each others’ behalf. These transactions are reviewed periodically by our Audit Committee and reflect the provider’s cost or an amount mutually agreed upon by both parties, which we believe represent terms at least as favorable as those that could be obtained from an unaffiliated third party negotiated on an arm’s length basis.
      We have entered into joint ventures with certain related parties as more fully discussed below.
Joint Venture Relationships
      From time to time, we enter into joint venture relationships in the ordinary course of business, pursuant to which we acquire dealerships together with other investors. We may provide these dealerships with working capital and other debt financing at costs that are based on our incremental borrowing rate. As of March 31, 2006, our joint venture relationships were as follows:
                 
        Ownership
Location   Dealerships   Interest
         
Fairfield, Connecticut
    Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche       92.90%(A )(C)
Edison, New Jersey
    Ferrari       70.00%(C )
Tysons Corner, Virginia
    Mercedes-Benz, Maybach,       90.00%(B )(C)
      Audi, Porsche, Aston Martin          
Las Vegas, Nevada
    Ferrari, Maserati       50.00%(D )
Mentor, Ohio
    Honda       75.00%(C )
Munich, Germany
    BMW, MINI       50.00%(D )
Frankfurt, Germany
    Lexus, Toyota       50.00%(D )
Achen, Germany
    Audi, Volkswagen, Lexus, Toyota       50.00%(D )
Mexico
    Toyota       48.70%(D )
Mexico
    Toyota       45.00%(D )
 
(A) An entity controlled by one of our directors, Lucio A. Noto (the “Investor”), owns a 7.8% interest in this joint venture which entitles the Investor to 20% of the operating profits of the joint venture. In addition, the Investor has an option to purchase up to a 20% interest in the joint venture for specified amounts
 
(B) Roger S. Penske, Jr. owns a 10% interest in this joint venture
 
(C) Entity is consolidated in our financial statements
 
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Cyclicality
      Unit sales of motor vehicles, particularly new vehicles, historically have been cyclical, fluctuating with general economic cycles. During economic downturns, the automotive retailing industry tends to experience periods of decline and recession similar to those experienced by the general economy. We believe that the industry is influenced by general economic conditions and particularly by consumer confidence, the level of personal discretionary spending, fuel prices, interest rates and credit availability.
Seasonality
      Our business is modestly seasonal overall. Our U.S. operations generally experience higher volumes of vehicle sales in the second and third quarters of each year due in part to consumer buying trends and the introduction of new vehicle models. Also, demand for cars and light trucks is generally lower during the winter months than in other seasons, particularly in regions of the United States where dealerships may be subject to severe winters. The greatest U.S. seasonality exists at the dealerships we operate in northeastern and upper mid-western states, for which the second and third quarters are the strongest with respect to vehicle-related sales. Our U.K. operations generally experience higher volumes of vehicle sales in the first and third quarters of each year, due primarily to vehicle registration practices in the U.K. The service and parts business at all dealerships experiences relatively modest seasonal fluctuations.
Effects of Inflation
      We believe that inflation rates over the last few years have not had a significant impact on revenues or profitability. We do not expect inflation to have any near-term material effects on the sale of our products and services, however, we cannot be sure there will be no such effect in the future.
      We finance substantially all of our inventory through various revolving floor plan arrangements with interest rates that vary based on the prime rate or LIBOR. Such rates have historically increased during periods of increasing inflation.
Forward Looking Statements
      This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “forecast,” “continue” or variations of such terms, or the use of these terms in the negative. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our current plans, forecasts, estimates, beliefs or expectations, including, without limitation, statements with respect to:
  •  our future financial performance;
 
  •  future acquisitions;
 
  •  future capital expenditures;
 
  •  our ability to obtain cost savings and synergies;
 
  •  our ability to respond to economic cycles;
 
  •  trends in the automotive retail industry and in the general economy in the various countries in which we operate dealerships;
 
  •  our ability to access the remaining availability under our credit agreements;
 
  •  our liquidity;
 
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  •  trends affecting our future financial condition or results of operations; and
 
  •  our business strategy.
      Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are not assurances of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results due to a variety of factors, including the factors identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include the following:
  •  the ability of automobile manufacturers to exercise significant control over our operations, since we depend on them in order to operate our business;
 
  •  because we depend on the success and popularity of the brands we sell, adverse conditions affecting one or more automobile manufacturers may negatively impact our revenues and profitability;
 
  •  we may not be able to satisfy our capital requirements for making acquisitions, dealership renovation projects or financing the purchase of our inventory;
 
  •  our failure to meet a manufacturer’s consumer satisfaction requirements may adversely affect our ability to acquire new dealerships, our ability to obtain incentive payments from manufacturers and our profitability;
 
  •  automobile manufacturers may impose limits on our ability to issue additional equity and on the ownership of our common stock by third parties, which may hamper our ability to meet our financing needs;
 
  •  our business and the automotive retail industry in general are susceptible to adverse economic conditions, including changes in interest rates, consumer confidence, fuel prices and credit availability;
 
  •  substantial competition in automotive sales and services may adversely affect our profitability;
 
  •  if we lose key personnel, especially our Chief Executive Officer, or are unable to attract additional qualified personnel, our business could be adversely affected;
 
  •  our quarterly operating results may fluctuate due to seasonality in the automotive retail business and other factors;
 
  •  because most customers finance the cost of purchasing a vehicle, increased interest rates may adversely affect our vehicle sales;
 
  •  our business may be adversely affected by import product restrictions and foreign trade risks that may impair our ability to sell foreign vehicles profitably;
 
  •  our automobile dealerships are subject to substantial regulation which may adversely affect our profitability;
 
  •  if state dealer laws in the United States are repealed or weakened, our automotive dealerships may be subject to increased competition and may be more susceptible to termination, non-renewal or renegotiation of their franchise agreements;
 
  •  our U.K. dealerships are not afforded the same legal franchise protections as those in the U.S. so we could be subject to addition competition from other local dealerships in the U.K.;
 
  •  our automotive dealerships are subject to environmental regulations that may result in claims and liabilities;
 
  •  our dealership operations may be affected by severe weather or other periodic business interruptions;
 
  •  our principal stockholders have substantial influence over us and may make decisions with which other stockholders may disagree;
 
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  •  our level of indebtedness may limit our ability to obtain financing for acquisitions and may require that a significant portion of our cash flow be used for debt service;
 
  •  due to the nature of the automotive retailing business, we may be involved in legal proceedings that could have a material adverse effect on our business;
 
  •  our operations outside of the United States subject our profitability to fluctuations relating to changes in foreign currency valuations; and
 
  •  we are a holding company and as a result rely on the receipt of payments from our subsidiaries in order to meet our cash needs and service our indebtedness. Furthermore,
 
  •  the price of our common stock is subject to substantial fluctuation, which may be unrelated to our performance; and
 
  •  shares eligible for future sale may cause the market price of our common stock to drop significantly, even if our business is doing well.
      We urge you to carefully consider these risk factors in evaluating all forward-looking statements regarding our business. Readers of this report are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this report. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws and Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations, we have no intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
      Interest Rates. We are exposed to market risk from changes in the interest rates on a significant portion of our outstanding indebtedness. Outstanding balances under our U.S. and U.K. credit agreements bear interest at a variable rate based on a margin over defined LIBOR. Based on the amount outstanding as of March 31, 2006, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would result in an approximate $0.1 million change to our annual interest expense. Similarly, amounts outstanding under floor plan financing arrangements bear interest at a variable rate based on a margin over defined LIBOR or prime rates. We continually evaluate our exposure to interest rate fluctuations and follow established policies and procedures to implement strategies designed to manage the amount of variable rate indebtedness outstanding at any point in time in an effort to mitigate the effect of interest rate fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows. We are currently party to a swap agreement pursuant to which a notional $200.0 million of our floating rate floor plan debt was exchanged for fixed rate debt through January 2008. Based on an average of the aggregate amounts outstanding under our floor plan financing arrangements subject to variable interest payments during the three months ended March 31, 2006, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would result in an approximate $10.2 million change to our annual interest expense.
      Interest rate fluctuations affect the fair market value of our swaps and fixed rate debt, including the 9.625% Notes and the Convertible Notes and certain seller financed promissory notes, but, with respect to such fixed rate debt instruments, do not impact our earnings or cash flows.
      Foreign Currency Exchange Rates. As of March 31, 2006, we have dealership operations in the U.K. and Germany. In each of these markets, the local currency is the functional currency. Due to the Company’s intent to remain permanently invested in these foreign markets, we do not hedge against foreign currency fluctuations. Other than the U.K., the Company’s foreign operations are not significant. In the event we change our intent with respect to the investment in any of our international operations, we would expect to implement strategies designed to manage those risks in an effort to mitigate the effect of foreign currency fluctuations on our earnings and cash flows. A ten percent change in average exchange rates versus the U.S. Dollar would have resulted in an approximate $84.7 million change to our revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2006.
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currency, our business is subject to certain risks, including, but not limited to, differing economic conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures, other regulations and restrictions and foreign exchange rate volatility which may influence such manufacturers’ ability to provide their products at competitive prices in the local jurisdictions. Our future results could be materially and adversely impacted by changes in these or other factors.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
      Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the principal executive and financial officers, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of March 31, 2006. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and financial officers, to allow timely discussions regarding required disclosure.
      Based upon this evaluation, the Company’s principal executive and financial officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2006. In addition, we maintain internal controls designed to provide us with the information required for accounting and financial reporting purposes. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our first quarter of 2006 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
      From time to time, we are involved in litigation relating to claims arising in the normal course of business. Such claims may relate to litigation with customers, employment related lawsuits, class action lawsuits, purported class action lawsuits and actions brought by governmental authorities. As of March 31, 2006, we are not a party to any legal proceedings, including class action lawsuits, that, individually or in the aggregate, are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, the results of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, and an unfavorable resolution of one or more of these matters could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
      Unregistered equity securities. On January 31, 2006, we issued $375 million of 3.50% senior subordinated convertible notes due 2026 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. See “— Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” for further discussion of these securities.
      Share Repurchase. On January 26, 2006, we repurchased 500,000 shares of our outstanding common stock for an aggregate amount of $19.0 million, or $37.91 per share.

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ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
                                 
            Total Number of    
            Shares Purchased as    
        Average   Part of Publicly   Maximum Number of Shares
    Total Number of   Price Paid   Announced Plans or   That May yet be Purchased
Period   Shares Purchased   per Share   Programs   Under the Plans or Programs
                 
January 1, 2006 — March 31, 2006
    500,000 (1)   $ 37.91       500,000 (2)     0  
                         
Total
    500,000     $ 37.91       500,000       0  
                         
 
(1)  These securities were purchased from the initial purchasers of our 3.50% senior subordinated convertible notes due 2026.
 
(2)  We announced our intention to repurchase these shares on January 23, 2006 in connection with the offering of our 3.50% senior subordinated convertible notes, which was described in our Form 8-K filed February 2, 2006.
Item 6. Exhibits
         
  3 .1   Amendment dated May 3, 2006 to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation
  3 .2   Certificate of Incorporation dated May 3, 2006 (composite copy)
  4 .1   First Amendment dated April 18, 2006 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 8, 2004 by and among, United Auto Group, Inc., DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (incorporated by reference from exhibit 4.1 to our 8-K filed April 18, 2006)
  4 .2   Amended and Restated Supplemental Indenture regarding 95/8 % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 dated as of May 5, 2006, among us, as Issuer, and certain of our domestic subsidiaries, as Guarantors, and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee
  4 .3   Supplemental Indenture regarding 3.50% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2026 dated as of May 5, 2006, among us, as Issuer, and certain of our domestic subsidiaries, as Guarantors, and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as trustee
  4 .4   Second Amendment dated May 9, 2006 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 8, 2004 by and among United Auto Group, Inc., DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation
  4 .5   Supplemental Agreement dated May 8, 2006 to the Credit Agreement dated February 28, 2003 between Sytner Group Limited and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as agent for National Westminster Bank plc (incorporated by reference to exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K filed May 8, 2006)
  31     Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certifications
  32     Section 1350 Certifications

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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 thereunto duly authorized.
  UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
  By:  /s/ Roger S. Penske
 
 
  Roger S. Penske
  Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 10, 2006
  By:  /s/ James R. Davidson
 
 
  James R. Davidson
  Executive Vice President — Finance
  (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: May 10, 2006

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibits    
Number:   Description
     
  3 .1   Amendment dated May 3, 2006 to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation
  3 .2   Certificate of Incorporation dated May 3, 2006 (composite copy)
  4 .1   First Amendment dated April 18, 2006 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 8, 2004 by and among, United Auto Group, Inc., DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (incorporated by reference from exhibit 4.1 to our 8-K filed April 18, 2006)
  4 .2   Amended and Restated Supplemental Indenture regarding 95/8 % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 dated as of May 5, 2006, among us, as Issuer, and certain of our domestic subsidiaries, as Guarantors, and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee
  4 .3   Supplemental Indenture regarding 3.50% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2026 dated as of May 5, 2006, among us, as Issuer, and certain of our domestic subsidiaries, as Guarantors, and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as trustee
  4 .4   Second Amendment dated May 9, 2006 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 8, 2004 by and among United Auto Group, Inc., DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation
  4 .5   Supplemental Agreement dated May 8, 2006 to the Credit Agreement dated February 28, 2003 between Sytner Group Limited and The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as agent for National Westminster Bank plc (incorporated by reference to exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K filed May 8, 2006)
  31     Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certifications
  32     Section 1350 Certifications