ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed Apr 30, 2025.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
- DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation organized in 2002, is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States. Our store operations are conducted by our subsidiaries.
As of March 31, 2025, we owned and operated 196 new vehicle franchises (150 dealership locations), representing 31 brands of automobiles and 37 collision centers in 14 states. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, our new vehicle revenue brand mix consisted of 30% luxury,41% imports and 30% domestic brands. Our stores offer an extensive range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; parts and service, which includes repair and maintenance services, replacement parts and collision repair services (collectively referred to as "parts and services" or "P&S"); and finance and insurance ("F&I") products, including arranging vehicle financing through third parties and aftermarket products, such as extended service contracts, guaranteed asset protection ("GAP") debt cancellation and prepaid maintenance. The F&I products are provided by Total Care Auto, Powered by Landcar ("TCA") and independent third parties. The Company reflects its operations intwo reportable segments: Dealerships and TCA.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), and reflect the consolidated accounts of Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (the "Company") and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. If necessary, reclassifications of amounts previously reported have been made to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in order to conform to current presentation.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement of the condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2025, and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, have been included, unless otherwise indicated. Amounts presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been calculated using non-rounded amounts for all periods presented and therefore certain amounts may not compute.
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period, or any full year period. Our condensed consolidated financial statements should be read together with our audited consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed quarterly and the effects of any revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. Estimates made in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to inventory valuation reserves, reserves for chargebacks against revenue recognized from the sale of F&I products, reserves for self-insurance programs, and certain assumptions related to goodwill and dealership franchise rights intangible assets.
Share Repurchases
Share repurchases may be made from time-to-time in open market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions under the authorization approved by the Board of Directors. Periodically, the Company may retire repurchased shares of common stock previously held by the Company as treasury stock. In accordance with our accounting policy, we allocate any excess share repurchase price over par value between additional paid-in capital, which is limited to amounts initially recorded for the same issue, and retained earnings.
There wereno share repurchases or retirements during the three months ended March 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company repurchased and retired 239,790 shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program. The cash paid for these share repurchases was $50.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
On May 15, 2024, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase of $256.2 million in the Company's common share repurchase authorization to $400.0 million (the "New Share Repurchase Authorization"). As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $275.9 million remaining on its share repurchase authorization. The share repurchase authorization does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares, and may be modified, suspended, or terminated at any time without further notice.
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during the period. The Company excluded 4,388 and 2,877 restricted share units and 0 and 14 performance share units issued under the Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. 2019 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan from its computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive. For all periods presented, there were no adjustments to the numerator necessary to compute diluted earnings per share.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2024-03, Disaggregation – Income Statement Expenses, in November 2024, which requires additional disclosure of the nature of expenses included in the income statement. The new standard requires disclosures about specific types of expenses included in the expense captions presented on the face of the income statement as well as disclosures about selling expenses. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and should be applied prospectively with the option of retrospective application. We are evaluating the impact of this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued final guidance in ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which primarily expands the disclosures related to the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and should be applied prospectively with the option of retrospective application. We do not expect the adoption of this accounting standard to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements, but it will require certain additional disclosures.
- REVENUE RECOGNITION
Disaggregation of Revenue
Revenue from contracts with customers consists of the following:
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| (In millions) | ||
| Revenue: | ||
| New vehicle | $2,138.1 | $2,064.3 |
| Used vehicle retail | 1,078.9 | 1,191.4 |
| Used vehicle wholesale | 156.9 | 165.5 |
| New and used vehicle | 3,373.9 | 3,421.2 |
| Sale of vehicle parts and accessories | 125.5 | 133.7 |
| Vehicle repair and maintenance services | 462.1 | 456.6 |
| Parts and service | 587.6 | 590.4 |
| Finance and insurance, net | 187.0 | 189.7 |
| Total revenue | $4,148.5 | $4,201.2 |
Contract Assets
Changes in contract assets during the period are reflected in the table below. Contract assets related to vehicle repair and maintenance services are transferred to receivables when a repair order is completed and invoiced to the customer. Certain incremental sales commissions payable to obtain an F&I revenue contract with a customer have been capitalized and are amortized using the same pattern of recognition applicable to the associated F&I revenue contract.
| Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Services | Finance and Insurance, net | Deferred Sales Commissions | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | ||||
| Contract Assets, January 1, 2025 | $17.8 | $12.8 | $90.1 | $120.7 |
| Transferred to receivables from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period | (17.8) | (1.9) | — | (19.7) |
| Amortization of costs incurred to obtain a contract with a customer | — | — | (7.2) | (7.2) |
| Costs incurred to obtain a contract with a customer | — | — | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Increases related to revenue recognized, inclusive of adjustments to constraint, during the period | 17.5 | 1.6 | — | 19.1 |
| Contract Assets, March 31, 2025 | $17.5 | $12.5 | $93.9 | $123.9 |
| Contract Assets (current), March 31, 2025 | $17.5 | $12.5 | $25.3 | $55.3 |
| Contract Assets (long-term), March 31, 2025 | $— | $— | $68.6 | $68.6 |
Deferred Revenue
The condensed consolidated balance sheet reflects $768.3 million and $766.0 million of deferred revenue as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Approximately $65.3 million of deferred revenue at December 31, 2024 was recorded in finance and insurance, net revenue in the condensed consolidated statements of income during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
- ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Pending Herb Chambers Acquisition
On February 14, 2025, the Company, through one of its subsidiaries, entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "Transaction Agreement") with various entities that comprise the Herb Chambers automotive group (the "Herb Chambers Dealerships"). Pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, the Company is expected to acquire substantially all of the assets, including all real property and businesses of the Herb Chambers Dealerships (collectively, the "Businesses") for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.34 billion, which includes $750 million for goodwill and approximately $590 million for the real estate and leasehold improvements. In addition, the Company will acquire new vehicles, used vehicles, service loaner vehicles, fixed assets, parts and supplies for a purchase price to be determined at the closing (the "Closing") of the transactions set forth in the Transaction Agreement and will reimburse the Herb Chambers Dealerships for certain dealership construction and development costs incurred prior to the Closing. The Businesses includes 33 dealerships,52 franchises andthree collision centers. Herb Chambers will retain ownership of the Mercedes-Benz of Boston dealership in Somerville, Massachusetts (the "MB Boston Dealership"). The Transaction Agreement includes certain restrictions and obligations regarding the sale of the MB Boston Dealership, including a put right obligating the Company to purchase the MB Boston Dealership during thefive-year period following the Closing, absent certain circumstances. The Company's acquisition of the Businesses is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2025 and is subject to various customary closing conditions, including approval from the applicable automotive manufacturers.
There wereno acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
Divestitures
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we soldone Nissan franchise (one dealership location) in Denver, Colorado andone Volvo franchise (one dealership location) in Greenville, South Carolina. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain totaling $4.1 million, which is presented in our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income as a gain on dealership divestitures, net.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we soldone Lexus franchise (one dealership location) in Wilmington, Delaware due to OEM requirements in connection with the Koons acquisition. The carrying value of assets, net of liabilities sold, approximated the sales price.
- ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consisted of the following:
| As of | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
| (In millions) | ||
| Vehicle receivables | $70.8 | $85.0 |
| Manufacturer receivables | 93.3 | 101.4 |
| Other receivables | 103.5 | 102.3 |
| Total accounts receivable | 267.7 | 288.6 |
| Less—Allowance for credit losses | (3.0) | (3.2) |
| Accounts receivable, net | $264.7 | $285.5 |
- INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:
| As of | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
| (In millions) | ||
| New vehicles | $1,320.2 | $1,450.6 |
| Used vehicles | 359.8 | 382.1 |
| Parts and accessories | 142.4 | 146.0 |
| Total inventories, net (a) | $1,822.4 | $1,978.8 |
(a) Inventories, net as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, excluded $75.3 million and $58.7 million classified as assets held for sale, respectively.
The lower of cost and net realizable value reserves reduced total inventory cost by $9.0 million and $9.7 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, certain automobile manufacturer incentives reduced new vehicle inventory cost by $12.9 million and $13.8 million, respectively, and reduced new vehicle cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 by $29.2 million and $26.3 million, respectively.
- ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale include (i) assets and liabilities associated with pending dealership disposals and (ii) real estate not currently used in our operations that we are actively marketing to sell.
A summary of assets held for sale and liabilities associated with assets held for sale is as follows:
| As of | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
| (In millions) | ||
| Assets: | ||
| Inventory | $75.3 | $58.7 |
| Loaners, net | 5.0 | 1.5 |
| Property and equipment, net | 160.5 | 89.1 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | — | 1.9 |
| Goodwill | 68.5 | — |
| Franchise rights | 100.6 | 23.1 |
| Total assets held for sale | 409.9 | 174.4 |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Current maturities of operating leases | — | 0.2 |
| Operating lease liabilities | — | 1.7 |
| Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale | — | 1.9 |
| Net assets held for sale | $409.9 | $172.4 |
As of March 31, 2025, assets held for sale consisted often franchises (ten dealership locations) in addition toone real estate property not currently used in our operations. In March 2025, the Company recognized a $14.3 million pre-tax non-cash franchise rights impairment charge in connection with five dealerships classified as assets held for sale as of March 31, 2025. The quantitative assessment for each disposal group included a comparison of the estimated fair value to the carrying value of the disposal group less costs to sell. The Company determined the estimated fair value of each disposal group based on estimated sales proceeds less cost to sell. These franchise rights impairment charges are reflected in asset impairments in our condensed consolidated statements of income.
As of December 31, 2024, assets held for sale consisted ofseven franchises (six dealership locations) in addition toone real estate property not currently used in our operations.
- INVESTMENTS
Our investment portfolio is primarily funded by product premiums from the sale of our TCA F&I products. The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values of debt securities available-for-sale are as follows:
| As of March 31, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |
| (In millions) | ||||
| Short-term investments | $6.6 | $— | $— | $6.6 |
| U.S. Treasury | 1.6 | — | — | 1.6 |
| Municipal | 4.8 | 0.1 | — | 4.9 |
| Corporate | 149.9 | 1.7 | (0.1) | 151.4 |
| Mortgage and other asset-backed securities | 199.8 | 1.8 | (0.7) | 200.9 |
| Total investments | $362.7 | $3.6 | $(0.8) | $365.4 |
| As of December 31, 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | |
| (In millions) | ||||
| Short-term investments | $14.4 | $— | $— | $14.4 |
| U.S. Treasury | 2.6 | — | — | 2.6 |
| Municipal | 10.6 | 0.1 | (0.1) | 10.6 |
| Corporate | 152.0 | 0.8 | (0.9) | 151.9 |
| Mortgage and other asset-backed securities | 170.1 | 0.6 | (1.7) | 169.1 |
| Total investments | $349.8 | $1.6 | $(2.7) | $348.6 |
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had $2.6 million and $2.8 million of accrued interest receivable, respectively, which is included in other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company does not consider accrued interest receivable in the carrying amount of financial assets held at amortized cost basis or in the allowance for credit losses.
A summary of amortized costs and fair value of investments by time to maturity, is as follows:
| As of March 31, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amortized Cost | Fair Value | |
| (In millions) | ||
| Due in 1 year or less | $6.6 | $6.6 |
| Due in 1-5 years | 103.6 | 104.7 |
| Due in 6-10 years | 49.9 | 50.4 |
| Due after 10 years | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Total by maturity | 162.9 | 164.5 |
| Mortgage and other asset-backed securities | 199.8 | 200.9 |
| Total investment securities | $362.7 | $365.4 |
There were $0.2 million gross losses and $0.2 million gross gains realized related to the sale of available-for-sale debt securities carried at fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
There wereno gross losses and $0.2 million gross gains realized related to the sale of available-for-sale debt securities carried at fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
The following tables summarize the amount of unrealized losses, defined as the amount by which the amortized cost exceeds fair value, and the related fair value of investments with unrealized losses. The investments were segregated into two categories: those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 or more months. The reference point for determining how long an investment was in an unrealized loss position was March 31, 2025.
| As of March 31, 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12 Months | Greater than 12 Months | Total | ||||
| Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | |
| (In millions) | ||||||
| Short-term investments | $— | $— | $2.1 | $— | $2.1 | $— |
| U.S. Treasury | — | — | 0.8 | — | 0.8 | — |
| Municipal | — | — | 1.4 | — | 1.4 | — |
| Corporate | 11.3 | (0.1) | 6.0 | (0.1) | 17.4 | (0.1) |
| Mortgage and other asset-backed securities | 38.2 | (0.2) | 22.5 | (0.4) | 60.6 | (0.7) |
| Total debt securities | $49.5 | $(0.3) | $32.9 | $(0.6) | $82.4 | $(0.8) |
| As of December 31, 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12 Months | Greater than 12 Months | Total | ||||
| Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | |
| (In millions) | ||||||
| Short-term investments | $0.3 | $— | $3.9 | $— | $4.1 | $— |
| U.S. Treasury | 1.1 | — | 1.4 | — | 2.5 | — |
| Municipal | 3.4 | (0.1) | 1.6 | — | 4.9 | (0.1) |
| Corporate | 64.3 | (0.5) | 26.6 | (0.4) | 90.9 | (0.9) |
| Mortgage and other asset-backed securities | 78.5 | (1.0) | 26.4 | (0.7) | 104.9 | (1.7) |
| Total debt securities | $147.5 | $(1.6) | $59.8 | $(1.2) | $207.3 | $(2.7) |
The Company reviews the investment securities portfolio at the security level on a quarterly basis for potential credit losses, which takes into consideration numerous factors including changes in credit ratings. The decline in fair value identified in the tables above are a result of widening market spreads and not a result of credit quality. Additionally, the Company has determined it has both the intent and ability to hold these investments until the market price recovers or until maturity and does not believe it will be required to sell the securities before maturity. Accordingly, no credit losses were recognized on these securities during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
- FLOOR PLAN NOTES PAYABLE
Floor plan notes payable consisted of the following:
| As of | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
| (In millions) | ||
| Floor plan notes payable—trade | $304.8 | $350.9 |
| Floor plan notes payable offset account | (43.0) | (1.0) |
| Floor plan notes payable—trade, net | $261.8 | $349.9 |
| Floor plan notes payable—new non-trade | $1,275.3 | $1,359.8 |
| Floor plan notes payable—used non-trade | — | 100.7 |
| Floor plan notes payable offset account | (73.7) | (115.7) |
| Floor plan notes payable—non-trade, net | $1,201.6 | $1,344.8 |
We have floor plan offset accounts that allow us to offset our floor plan notes payable balances outstanding with transfers of cash to reduce the amount of outstanding floor plan notes payable that would otherwise accrue interest, while retaining the ability to transfer amounts from the offset account into our operating cash accounts within the same day.
We have the ability to convert a portion of our availability under the Revolving Credit Facility to the New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility or the Used Vehicle Floor Plan Facility. The maximum amount we are allowed to convert is determined based on our aggregate revolving commitment under the Revolving Credit Facility, less $50.0 million. In addition, we are able to convert any amounts moved to the New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility or Used Vehicle Floor Plan Facility back to the Revolving Credit Facility.
In addition to our new and used vehicle floor plan facilities, we have loaner vehicle floor plan facilities with Bank of America and certain original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). Loaner vehicles notes payable related to Bank of America as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were $56.8 million and $56.7 million, respectively. Loaner vehicles notes payable related to OEMs as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were $161.0 million and $161.5 million, respectively.
Pending Increases to 2023 Senior Credit Facility
On April 9, 2025, the Company obtained an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "2023 Senior Credit Facility"), dated as of October 20, 2023, by and among the Company, as a borrower, certain of its subsidiaries, as vehicle borrowers, Bank of America, N.A., ("Bank of America") as administrative agent, and the other lenders party thereto.
The Amendment, among other things, provides for the following, subject to satisfaction of certain other customary conditions in each case:
an increase of the aggregate commitments under the revolving credit facility, from $500.0 million to $925.0 million; and
an increase of the aggregate commitments under the new vehicle floor plan facility, from $1.93 billion to $2.25 billion.
The increases under the Amendment are conditioned upon and will only become effective concurrently with the consummation of the pending acquisition of the Herb Chambers Dealerships.
- DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
| As of | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
| (In millions) | ||
| 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028 | $405.0 | $405.0 |
| 4.625% Senior Notes due 2029 | 800.0 | 800.0 |
| 4.75% Senior Notes due 2030 | 445.0 | 445.0 |
| 5.00% Senior Notes due 2032 | 600.0 | 600.0 |
| Mortgage notes payable bearing interest at fixed rates | 29.0 | 29.6 |
| 2021 Real Estate Facility | 573.9 | 579.9 |
| 2021 BofA Real Estate Facility | 156.7 | 158.6 |
| 2018 Bank of America Facility | 37.0 | 37.9 |
| 2018 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility | 60.9 | 62.2 |
| 2015 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility | 31.6 | 32.0 |
| Finance lease liability | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Total debt outstanding | 3,147.5 | 3,158.5 |
| Add—unamortized premium on 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Add—unamortized premium on 4.75% Senior Notes due 2030 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Less—debt issuance costs | (20.4) | (21.5) |
| Long-term debt, including current portion | 3,128.5 | 3,138.6 |
| Less—current portion, net of debt issuance costs | (113.4) | (114.7) |
| Long-term debt | $3,015.1 | $3,023.9 |
- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE
In determining fair value, we use various valuation approaches, including market and income approaches. Accounting standards establish a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs as follows:
Level 1-Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.
Level 2-Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly. Assets and liabilities utilizing Level 2 inputs include interest rate swap instruments, exchange-traded debt securities that are not actively traded or do not have a high trading volume, mortgage notes payable and certain real estate properties on a non-recurring basis.
Level 3-Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. Asset and liability measurements utilizing Level 3 inputs include those used in estimating the fair value of certain non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities in purchase acquisitions and those used in the assessment of impairment for goodwill and intangible franchise rights.
The availability of observable inputs can vary and is affected by a wide variety of factors. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment required to determine fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is disclosed is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Fair value is a market-based exit price measure considered from the perspective of a market participant who holds the asset or owes the liability rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, our assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. We use inputs that are current as of the measurement date, including during periods of significant market fluctuations.
Financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, investments, contracts-in-transit, accounts receivable, cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance policies, accounts payable, floor plan notes payable, subordinated long-term debt, mortgage notes payable and interest rate swap instruments. The carrying values of our financial instruments, with the exception of subordinated long-term debt and mortgage notes payable bearing interest at fixed rates, approximate fair value primarily due to (i) their short-term nature, (ii) recently completed market transactions, or (iii) existence of variable interest rates, which approximate market rates. The fair value of our subordinated long-term debt is based on reported market prices in an inactive market that reflect Level 2 inputs. We estimate the fair value of our mortgage notes payable using a present value technique based on current market interest rates for similar types of financial instruments that reflect Level 2 inputs.
A summary of the carrying values and fair values of our subordinated long-term debt notes and our mortgage notes payable bearing interest at fixed rates is as follows:
| As of | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
| (In millions) | ||
| Carrying Value: | ||
| 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028 | $403.5 | $403.4 |
| 4.625% Senior Notes due 2029 | 792.2 | 791.9 |
| 4.75% Senior Notes due 2030 | 442.9 | 442.8 |
| 5.00% Senior Notes due 2032 | 593.2 | 593.0 |
| Mortgage notes payable bearing interest at fixed rates | 29.0 | 29.6 |
| Total carrying value | $2,260.9 | $2,260.6 |
| Fair Value: | ||
| 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028 | $388.8 | $385.8 |
| 4.625% Senior Notes due 2029 | 746.0 | 742.0 |
| 4.75% Senior Notes due 2030 | 413.9 | 412.7 |
| 5.00% Senior Notes due 2032 | 543.0 | 546.0 |
| Mortgage notes payable bearing interest at fixed rates | 28.9 | 29.3 |
| Total fair value | $2,120.5 | $2,115.8 |
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
We currently have five interest rate swap agreements. These swaps are designed to provide a hedge against changes in variable rate cash flows regarding fluctuations in the SOFR rate.
The following table provides information on the attributes of each swap as of March 31, 2025:
| Inception Date | Notional Principal at Inception | Notional Value as of March 31, 2025 | Notional Principal at Maturity | Maturity Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | ||||
| January 2022 | $300.0 | $255.0 | $228.8 | December 2026 |
| January 2022 | $250.0 | $250.0 | $250.0 | December 2031 |
| May 2021 | $184.4 | $156.7 | $110.6 | May 2031 |
| July 2020 | $93.5 | $69.7 | $50.6 | December 2028 |
| July 2020 | $85.5 | $61.3 | $57.3 | November 2025 |
The fair value of cash flow swaps is calculated as the present value of expected future cash flows, determined on the basis of forward interest rates and present value factors. Fair value estimates reflect a credit adjustment to the discount rate applied to all expected cash flows under the swaps. Other than this input, all other inputs used in the valuation for these swaps are designated to be Level 2 inputs. The fair value of our swaps as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 reflect a net asset of $62.9 million and $76.6 million, respectively.
The following table provides information regarding the fair value of our interest rate swap agreements and the impact on the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
| As of | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
| (In millions) | ||
| Other current assets | $18.4 | $20.3 |
| Other long-term assets | 44.6 | 56.3 |
| Total fair value | $62.9 | $76.6 |
Our interest rate swaps qualify for cash flow hedge accounting treatment. These interest rate swaps are marked to market at each reporting date and any unrealized gains or losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified to interest expense in the same period or periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. Information about the effect of our interest rate swap agreements in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income and condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, is as follows (in millions):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | Results Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)(Effective Portion) | Location of Results Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) to Earnings | Results Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)to Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $(7.5) | Other interest expense, net | $(6.2) |
| 2024 | $19.1 | Other interest expense, net | $(9.2) |
On the basis of yield curve conditions as of March 31, 2025 and including assumptions about future changes in fair value, we expect the amount to be reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings within the next 12 months will be gains of $18.4 million.
Investments
The table below presents the Company’s investment securities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall:
| As of March 31, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| (In millions) | ||||
| Cash equivalents | $15.0 | $— | $— | $15.0 |
| Short-term investments | 0.6 | 5.9 | — | 6.6 |
| U.S. Treasury | 1.6 | — | — | 1.6 |
| Municipal | — | 4.9 | — | 4.9 |
| Corporate | — | 151.4 | — | 151.4 |
| Mortgage and other asset-backed securities | — | 200.9 | — | 200.9 |
| Total | $2.2 | $363.2 | $— | $365.4 |
| As of December 31, 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| (In millions) | ||||
| Cash equivalents | $12.7 | $— | $— | $12.7 |
| Short-term investments | 3.5 | 10.9 | — | 14.4 |
| U.S. Treasury | 2.6 | — | — | 2.6 |
| Municipal | — | 10.6 | — | 10.6 |
| Corporate | — | 151.9 | — | 151.9 |
| Mortgage and other asset-backed securities | — | 169.1 | — | 169.1 |
| Total | $6.1 | $342.5 | $— | $348.6 |
We review the fair value hierarchy classifications each reporting period. Changes in the observability of the valuation attributes may result in a reclassification of certain investments. Such reclassifications are reported as transfers in and out of Level 3, or between other levels, at the beginning fair value for the reporting period in which the changes occur.
Available-for-sale debt securities are recorded at fair value and any unrealized gains or losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified to finance and insurance, net revenue in the period or periods during which the debt securities are sold and the gains or losses are realized.
Information about the effect of our available-for-sale debt securities in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income and condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, is as follows (in millions):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | Results Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)(Effective Portion) | Location of Results Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) to Earnings | Results Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)to Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.0 | Revenue-Finance and insurance, net | $0.1 |
| 2024 | $(2.7) | Revenue-Finance and insurance, net | $0.1 |
- SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, we made interest payments, including amounts capitalized, totaling $69.2 million and $57.7 million, respectively.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we did not make any income tax payments and received refunds of $0.1 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we didnot make any income tax payments and received refunds of $1.0 million.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, we transferred $118.9 million and $124.0 million, respectively, of loaner vehicles from other current assets to inventory in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The aforementioned amounts are included in changes in inventories in the operating activities section of the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
- SEGMENT INFORMATION
As of March 31, 2025, the Company hadtwo reportable segments: (1) Dealerships and (2) TCA. Our dealership operations are organized by management into geographic region-based groups within the Dealerships segment. The operations of our F&I product provider are reflected within our TCA segment.
TCA's vehicle protection products are sold through affiliated dealerships and the revenue from the related commissions is included in finance and insurance, net revenue in the Dealerships segment before consolidation. The corresponding claims expense incurred and the amortization of deferred acquisition costs is recorded as a cost of sales in the TCA segment. The Dealerships segment also provides vehicle repair and maintenance services to TCA customers in connection with claims related to TCA's vehicle protection products. The gross profit earned by our parts and service departments for work performed for TCA customers is reflected as a reduction of parts and service cost of sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. The costs incurred by TCA for work performed by our parts and service departments are included in finance and insurance cost of sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.
The significant expense categories and amounts are consistent with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker. Certain intersegment expenses are included within the amounts shown. Rent and related expenses include rent expense, utilities, property and casualty insurance, real estate tax and personal property tax. Other segment items for the TCA segment relate to selling, general and administrative expenses.
Reportable segment financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, are asfollows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 · Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dealerships · TCA · Total · Dealerships · TCA · Total | |||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||
| Revenue from external customers | $4,064.4 | $84.1 | $4,148.5 | $4,127.1 | $74.1 | $4,201.2 | |||
| Intersegment revenue | 62.4 | — | 62.4 | 54.8 | — | 54.8 | |||
| $4,126.8 | $84.1 | $4,210.9 | $4,182.0 | $74.1 | $4,256.1 | ||||
| Reconciliation of revenue | |||||||||
| Elimination of inter-segment revenue | (62.4) | (54.8) | |||||||
| Total consolidated revenue | $4,148.5 | $4,201.2 | |||||||
| Less: | |||||||||
| Cost of sales | |||||||||
| New vehicle | 1,995.0 | — | 1,901.4 | — | |||||
| Used vehicle | 1,171.3 | — | 1,285.0 | — | |||||
| Parts and service | 254.2 | — | 260.8 | — | |||||
| Finance and insurance | — | 61.0 | — | 53.0 | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | |||||||||
| Personnel costs | 309.1 | — | 316.5 | — | |||||
| Rent and related expenses | 21.2 | — | 29.7 | — | |||||
| Advertising | 15.2 | — | 16.4 | — | |||||
| Other selling, general and administrative expense | 112.5 | — | 110.3 | — | |||||
| Other segment items | — | 1.9 | — | 1.8 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 19.2 | 0.1 | 18.6 | 0.1 | |||||
| Floor plan interest expense | 20.7 | — | 22.8 | — | |||||
| Segment operating income | $208.5 | $21.1 | $229.6 | $220.5 | $19.2 | $239.7 | |||
| Reconciliation of segment operating income | |||||||||
| Intersegment eliminations | |||||||||
| Total intersegment revenue eliminations | (62.4) | (54.8) | |||||||
| Total intersegment cost of sales eliminations | 57.2 | 49.0 | |||||||
| Deferral of SG&A expense (related to capitalized contract costs offset by amortization) | 3.5 | 6.1 | |||||||
| Total intersegment eliminations | (1.6) | 0.2 | |||||||
| Asset impairments | (14.3) | — | |||||||
| Other interest expense, net | (42.3) | (44.1) | |||||||
| Gain on dealership divestitures, net | 4.1 | — | |||||||
| Income before income taxes | $175.4 | $195.8 | |||||||
Total assets by segment as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| As of March 31, 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dealerships | TCA | Total Reportable Segments | Eliminations | Total Company | |
| (In millions) | |||||
| Total assets | $9,082.9 | $957.2 | $10,040.2 | $180.8 | $10,221.0 |
| As of December 31, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dealerships | TCA | Total Reportable Segments | Eliminations | Total Company | |
| (In millions) | |||||
| Total assets | $9,227.6 | $1,049.4 | $10,277.0 | $60.1 | $10,337.0 |
- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On August 3, 2022, we received a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) from the FTC requesting information and documents concerning the Company’s corporate structure and operation ofsix of its dealerships. We responded to the CID by producing information and documents for the period August 1, 2019 to April 24, 2023. On February 8, 2024, the FTC staff counsel sent to us a proposed consent order and draft complaint, alleging that the Company andthree of our dealerships had violated Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”) and certain provisions of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”) in connection with the sale of add-on products (e.g., vehicle service contracts, maintenance plans, etc.), and advising that it would recommend the filing of an enforcement action if the Company did not settle the FTC’s claims. On August 16, 2024, after discussions with the FTC stalled, the FTC initiated an administrative proceeding by filing an enforcement action against the Company. On October 4, 2024, the Company filed suit against the FTC in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, seeking to enjoin the FTC’s administrative proceeding on the ground that the administrative proceeding was unconstitutional. Both the administrative proceeding and the Company’s lawsuit remain pending. While the Company disputes the FTC’s allegations that it violated the FTC Act and the ECOA, we are unable to reasonably predict the possible outcome of this matter at this time, or provide a reasonably possible range of loss, if any. There can be no assurance that the Company will succeed in either the FTC’s administrative proceeding against the Company or in the Company’s lawsuit against the FTC, and the FTC’s allegations, whether meritorious or not, may adversely affect our ability to attract customers, result in the loss of existing customers, harm our reputation and cause us to incur defense costs and other expenses.
Our dealerships are party to dealer and framework agreements with applicable vehicle manufacturers. In accordance with these agreements, each dealership has certain rights and is subject to restrictions typical in the industry. The ability of these manufacturers to influence the operations of the dealerships or the loss of any of these agreements could have a materially negative impact on our operating results.
In some instances, manufacturers may have the right, and may direct us, to implement costly capital improvements to dealerships as a condition to entering into, renewing, or extending franchise agreements with them. Manufacturers also typically require that their franchises meet specific standards of appearance. These factors, either alone or in combination, could cause us to use our financial resources on capital projects that we might not have planned for or otherwise determined to undertake.
From time to time, we and our dealerships are or may become involved in various claims relating to, and arising out of, our business and our operations. These claims may involve, but not be limited to, financial and other audits by vehicle manufacturers or lenders and certain federal, state, and local government authorities, which have historically related primarily to (i) incentive and warranty payments received from vehicle manufacturers, or allegations of violations of manufacturer agreements or policies, (ii) compliance with lender rules and covenants, and (iii) payments made to government authorities relating to federal, state, and local taxes, as well as compliance with other government regulations. Claims may also arise through litigation, government proceedings, and other dispute resolution processes. Such claims, including class actions, could relate to, but may not be limited to, the practice of charging administrative fees and other fees and commissions, employment-related matters, truth-in-lending and other dealer assisted financing obligations, contractual disputes, disputes arising out of cyber incidents or the disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”), actions brought by governmental authorities, and other matters. We evaluate pending and threatened claims and establish loss contingency reserves based upon outcomes we currently believe to be probable and reasonably estimable.
We believe we have adequately accrued for the potential impact of loss contingencies that are probable and reasonably estimable. Based on our review of the various types of claims currently known to us, there is no indication of material reasonably possible losses in excess of amounts accrued in the aggregate. We currently do not anticipate that any known claim will materially adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations. However, the outcome of any matter cannot be predicted with certainty, and an unfavorable resolution of one or more matters presently known or arising in the future could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations.
A significant portion of our business involves the sale of vehicles, parts, or vehicles composed of parts that are manufactured outside the United States. As a result, our operations are subject to customary risks of importing merchandise, including fluctuations in the relative values of currencies, import duties, exchange controls, trade restrictions, work stoppages and general political and socio-economic conditions in foreign countries. The United States or the countries from which our products are imported may, from time to time, impose new quotas, duties, tariffs, or other restrictions; or adjust presently prevailing quotas, duties, or tariffs, which may affect our operations, the pricing of our products and services, and our ability to purchase imported vehicles and/or parts at reasonable prices.
Substantially all of our facilities are subject to federal, state and local provisions regarding the discharge of materials into the environment. Compliance with these provisions has not had, nor do we expect such compliance to have, any material effect upon our capital expenditures, net earnings, financial condition, liquidity, or competitive position. We believe that our current practices and procedures for the control and disposition of such materials comply with applicable federal, state and local requirements. No assurances can be provided, however, that future laws or regulations, or changes in existing laws or regulations, would not require us to expend significant resources in order to comply therewith.
We had $14.1 million of letters of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2025, which are required by certain of our insurance providers. In addition, as of March 31, 2025, we maintained a $22.8 million surety bond line in the ordinary course of our business. Our letters of credit and surety bond line are considered to be off balance sheet arrangements.
Our other material commitments include (i) floor plan notes payable, (ii) operating leases, (iii) long-term debt and (iv) interest on long-term debt.
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