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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
 
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021
OR
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from              to
Commission file number: 001-31262
ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware01-0609375
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
Delaware01-0609375
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2905 Premiere Parkway NW,
Suite 300
Duluth, Georgia
30097
Duluth, Georgia30097
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(770) 418-8200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Trading
Title of each classSymbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value per shareABGNew York Stock Exchange
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  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated Filer
Large Accelerated FilerxAccelerated Filero
Non-Accelerated Filero(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller Reporting Companyo
Emerging Growth Companyo


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  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  x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of October 24, 2017July 27, 2021 was 20,817,702.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except par value and share data)
(Unaudited)
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$102.3 $1.4 
Contracts-in-transit145.8 161.5 
Accounts receivable, net112.9 155.5 
Inventories560.2 875.2 
Assets held for sale31.6 28.3 
Other current assets179.7 183.8 
Total current assets1,132.5 1,405.7 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net1,177.6 956.2 
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS213.0 317.4 
GOODWILL563.2 562.2 
INTANGIBLE FRANCHISE RIGHTS425.2 425.2 
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS13.4 9.6 
Total assets$3,524.9 $3,676.3 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Floor plan notes payable—trade, net$13.9 $64.9 
Floor plan notes payable—non-trade, net227.6 637.3 
Current maturities of long-term debt43.2 36.6 
Current maturities of operating leases17.6 24.8 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities451.9 450.9 
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale5.1 8.9 
Total current liabilities759.3 1,223.4 
LONG-TERM DEBT1,335.0 1,165.2 
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES199.8 296.7 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES34.6 34.6 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES47.9 50.9 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)00
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; NaN issued or outstanding
Common stock, $.01 par value; 90,000,000 shares authorized; 41,254,715 and 41,133,668 shares issued, including shares held in treasury, respectively0.4 0.4 
Additional paid-in capital603.9 595.5 
Retained earnings1,593.8 1,348.9 
Treasury stock, at cost; 21,913,341 and 21,848,314 shares, respectively(1,043.9)(1,033.7)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5.9)(5.6)
Total shareholders' equity1,148.3 905.5 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$3,524.9 $3,676.3 
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
ASSETS   
CURRENT ASSETS:   
Cash and cash equivalents$2.8
 $3.4
Contracts-in-transit131.8
 182.6
Accounts receivable, net108.7
 138.4
Inventories843.5
 894.9
Assets held for sale16.2
 16.1
Other current assets117.7
 97.0
Total current assets1,220.7
 1,332.4
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net823.0
 815.4
GOODWILL160.8
 128.1
INTANGIBLE FRANCHISE RIGHTS54.7
 48.5
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS10.6
 11.7
Total assets$2,269.8
 $2,336.1
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
Floor plan notes payable—trade, net$109.7
 $108.3
Floor plan notes payable—non-trade, net578.6
 673.5
Current maturities of long-term debt14.3
 14.0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities277.8
 309.1
Total current liabilities980.4
 1,104.9
LONG-TERM DEBT901.4
 912.7
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES9.1
 8.9
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES31.6
 29.9
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 11)
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:   
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 90,000,000 shares authorized; 40,973,460 and 40,750,765 shares issued, including shares held in treasury, respectively0.4
 0.4
Additional paid-in capital559.8
 549.4
Retained earnings707.8
 611.5
Treasury stock, at cost; 20,153,622 and 19,497,596 shares, respectively(918.9) (879.5)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1.8) (2.1)
Total shareholders' equity347.3
 279.7
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,269.8
 $2,336.1









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ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
REVENUE:
New vehicle$1,368.4 $761.8 $2,520.1 $1,583.9 
Used vehicle816.2 447.5 1,507.1 940.7 
Parts and service292.4 169.2 554.4 390.8 
Finance and insurance, net107.0 66.6 195.3 137.0 
TOTAL REVENUE2,584.0 1,445.1 4,776.9 3,052.4 
COST OF SALES:
New vehicle1,244.3 723.2 2,320.5 1,508.9 
Used vehicle732.7 410.4 1,367.8 872.9 
Parts and service109.8 68.7 208.7 155.4 
TOTAL COST OF SALES2,086.8 1,202.3 3,897.0 2,537.2 
GROSS PROFIT497.2 242.8 879.9 515.2 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general, and administrative269.7 152.2 509.5 346.9 
Depreciation and amortization10.1 9.7 19.9 19.2 
Franchise rights impairment23.0 
Other operating (income) expense, net(1.0)(1.3)(4.2)8.9 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS218.4 82.2 354.7 117.2 
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME):
Floor plan interest expense2.1 4.1 5.0 11.1 
Other interest expense, net14.4 11.8 28.4 28.8 
Loss on extinguishment of long-term debt20.6 
Gain on dealership divestitures, net(33.7)
Total other expense, net16.5 15.9 33.4 26.8 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES201.9 66.3 321.3 90.4 
Income tax expense49.8 16.7 76.4 21.3 
NET INCOME$152.1 $49.6 $244.9 $69.1 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic—
Net income$7.88 $2.58 $12.69 $3.60 
Diluted—
Net income$7.80 $2.57 $12.56 $3.58 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic19.319.219.319.2
Restricted stock0.100.10
Performance share units0.10.10.10.1
Diluted19.519.319.519.3
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
REVENUE:       
New vehicle$881.6
 $940.9
 $2,597.0
 $2,676.3
Used vehicle455.6
 476.4
 1,396.6
 1,407.5
Parts and service197.2
 200.4
 589.5
 584.9
Finance and insurance, net67.7
 65.4
 202.5
 192.6
TOTAL REVENUE1,602.1
 1,683.1
 4,785.6
 4,861.3
COST OF SALES:       
New vehicle840.6
 893.4
 2,474.6
 2,536.6
Used vehicle426.8
 446.6
 1,301.2
 1,307.7
Parts and service74.4
 77.4
 222.3
 222.9
TOTAL COST OF SALES1,341.8
 1,417.4
 3,998.1
 4,067.2
GROSS PROFIT260.3
 265.7
 787.5
 794.1
OPERATING EXPENSES:       
Selling, general, and administrative182.5
 185.7
 549.2
 549.2
Depreciation and amortization8.1
 7.8
 24.0
 23.0
Other operating expenses, net
 1.5
 0.7
 4.2
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS69.7
 70.7
 213.6
 217.7
OTHER EXPENSES:       
Floor plan interest expense5.8
 5.0
 17.1
 14.4
Other interest expense, net13.4
 13.2
 40.2
 40.0
Swap interest expense0.4
 0.8
 1.6
 2.4
Total other expenses, net19.6
 19.0
 58.9
 56.8
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES50.1
 51.7
 154.7
 160.9
Income tax expense19.4
 19.3
 58.1
 60.8
NET INCOME$30.7
 $32.4
 $96.6
 $100.1
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:       
Basic—       
Net income$1.49
 $1.47
 $4.64
 $4.39
Diluted—       
Net income$1.48
 $1.47
 $4.60
 $4.37
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:       
Basic20.6
 22.0
 20.8
 22.8
Restricted stock0.1
 0.0
 0.1
 0.0
Performance share units0.1
 0.1
 0.1
 0.1
Diluted20.8
 22.1
 21.0
 22.9














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ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 202120202021 2020
Net income$152.1 $49.6 $244.9 $69.1 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in fair value of cash flow swaps(6.5)(0.6)(0.3)(5.1)
Income tax benefit associated with cash flow swaps1.6 0.2 1.3 
Comprehensive income$147.2  $49.2 $244.6  $65.3 
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net income$30.7
 $32.4
 $96.6
 $100.1
Other comprehensive income (loss):       
Change in fair value of cash flow swaps0.3
 1.0
 0.5
 (4.8)
Income tax benefit (expense) associated with cash flow swaps(0.1) (0.4) (0.2) 1.9
Comprehensive income$30.9
 $33.0
 $96.9
 $97.2






















































































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ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)




 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balances, December 31, 202041,133,668 $0.4 $595.5 $1,348.9 21,848,314 $(1,033.7)$(5.6)$905.5 
Comprehensive Income:
Net income— — — 92.8 — — — 92.8 
Change in fair value of cash flow swaps, net of reclassification adjustment and $1.6 tax charge— — — — — — 4.6 4.6 
Comprehensive income— — — 92.8 — — 4.6 97.4 
Share-based compensation— — 4.7 — — — — 4.7 
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures, in connection with share-based payment arrangements115,881 — — — — — — 
Repurchase of common stock associated with net share settlement of employee share-based awards— — — — 61,893 (9.6)— (9.6)
Balances, March 31, 202141,249,549 $0.4 $600.2 $1,441.7 21,910,207 $(1,043.3)$(1.0)$998.0 
Comprehensive Income:
Net income— — — 152.1 — — — 152.1 
Change in fair value of cash flow swaps, net of reclassification adjustment and $1.6 tax benefit— — — — — — (4.9)(4.9)
Comprehensive income— — — 152.1 — — (4.9)147.2 
Share-based compensation— — 3.7 — — — — 3.7 
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures in connection with share-based payment arrangements5,166 — — — — — — 
Repurchase of common stock associated with net share settlement of employee share-based awards— — — — 3,134 (0.6)— (0.6)
Balances, June 30, 202141,254,715 $0.4 $603.9 $1,593.8 21,913,341 $(1,043.9)$(5.9)$1,148.3 


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 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury StockAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balances, December 31, 201941,072,080 $0.4 $582.9 $1,094.5 21,791,707 $(1,028.6)$(2.9)$646.3 
Comprehensive Income:
Net income— — — 19.5 — — — 19.5 
Change in fair value of cash flow swaps, net of reclassification adjustment and $1.1 tax benefit— — — — — — (3.4)(3.4)
Comprehensive income— — — 19.5 — — (3.4)16.1 
Share-based compensation— — 3.8 — — — — 3.8 
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures, in connection with share-based payment arrangements68,577 — (0.3)— — — — (0.3)
Repurchase of common stock associated with net share settlements of employee share-based awards— — — — 53,915 (5.0)— (5.0)
Balances, March 31, 202041,140,657 $0.4 $586.4 $1,114.0 21,845,622 $(1,033.6)$(6.3)$660.9 
Comprehensive Income:
Net income— — 49.6 — — — 49.6 
Change in fair value of cash flow swaps, net of reclassification adjustment and $0.2 tax benefit— — — — — — (0.4)(0.4)
Comprehensive income— — — 49.6 — — (0.4)49.2 
Share-based compensation— — 3.1 — — 3.1 
Forfeitures in connection with share-based payment arrangements(2,916)— — — — — — 
Repurchase of common stock associated with net share settlements of employee share-based awards— — — — 2,552 (0.1)— (0.1)
Balances, June 30, 202041,137,741 $0.4 $589.5 $1,163.6 21,848,174 $(1,033.7)$(6.7)$713.1 
























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ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 20212020
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$244.9 $69.1 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities—
Depreciation and amortization19.9 19.2 
Share-based compensation8.3 6.6 
Franchise rights impairment23.0 
Loss on extinguishment of long-term debt20.6 
Loaner vehicle amortization12.5 10.8 
Gain on divestitures, net(33.7)
Change in right-of-use assets11.1 9.3 
Other adjustments, net(0.5)0.5 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures—
Contracts-in-transit15.7 79.6 
Accounts receivable42.3 48.6 
Inventories424.6 463.5 
Other current assets(121.7)(61.9)
Floor plan notes payable—trade, net(51.0)(77.0)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities(3.1)(21.7)
Operating lease liabilities(11.2)(9.5)
Other long-term assets and liabilities, net(4.5)7.6 
Net cash provided by operating activities587.3 554.6 
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures—excluding real estate(26.7)(18.2)
Capital expenditures—real estate(5.5)(2.3)
Purchase of previously leased real estate(217.1)
Acquisitions(1.0)(63.1)
Divestitures115.5 
Proceeds from the sale of assets21.5 4.2 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(228.8)36.1 
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Floor plan borrowings—non-trade2,401.0 1,633.8 
Floor plan borrowings—acquisitions27.1 
Floor plan repayments—non-trade(2,808.9)(1,858.0)
Floor plan repayments—non-trade divestitures(50.5)
Proceeds from borrowings184.4 1,424.7 
Repayments of borrowings(23.9)(1,157.2)
Proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction7.3 
Payment of debt issuance costs(3.1)
Repurchases of common stock, including shares associated with net share settlement of
employee share-based awards
(10.2)(5.1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(257.6)19.0 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents100.9 609.7 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period1.4 3.5 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period$102.3 $613.2 
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net income$96.6
 $100.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities—   
Depreciation and amortization24.0
 23.0
Share-based compensation10.0
 9.1
Deferred income taxes0.1
 6.4
Impairment expenses
 3.1
Loaner vehicle amortization16.8
 15.6
Other adjustments, net2.3
 2.5
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures—   
Contracts-in-transit50.8
 46.8
Accounts receivable30.0
 7.5
Inventories189.5
 78.1
Other current assets(145.6) (111.0)
Floor plan notes payable—trade, net1.4
 (20.4)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(34.3) (11.0)
Other long-term assets and liabilities, net1.6
 1.5
Net cash provided by operating activities243.2
 151.3
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Capital expenditures—excluding real estate(21.4) (47.3)
Capital expenditures—real estate(0.3) (10.6)
Purchases of previously leased real estate
 (19.6)
Acquisitions(80.1) 
Proceeds from the sale of assets3.8
 
Net cash used in investing activities(98.0) (77.5)
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Floor plan borrowings—non-trade2,818.1
 2,920.4
Floor plan borrowings—acquisitions25.1
 
Floor plan repayments—non-trade(2,938.1) (2,813.9)
Repayments of borrowings(11.5) (11.2)
Payment of debt issuance costs
 (2.7)
Repurchases of common stock, including shares associated with net share settlement of employee share-based awards(39.4) (165.5)
Net cash used in financing activities(145.8) (72.9)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(0.6) 0.9
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period3.4
 2.8
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period$2.8
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ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
We are one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, operating 94States. As of June 30, 2021, we owned and operated 112 new vehicle franchises (80(91 dealership locations) representing 31 automobile brands and 25 collision repair centers, and 1 auto auction in 1716 metropolitan markets within nine states as of September 30, 2017.9 states. 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; and finance and insurance products. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we offered 29 brands of new vehicles and2021, our new vehicle revenue brand mix consisted of 46%45% luxury, 39% imports, 33% luxury, and 21%16% domestic brands. We also operated 24 collision repair centers that serve customers in our local markets.
Our retail network is made up of dealerships operating primarily under the following locally-branded dealership groups:
Coggin dealerships operating primarily in Jacksonville, Fort Pierce and Orlando, Florida;
Courtesy dealerships operating in Tampa, Florida;
Crown dealerships operating in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia;
Gray-DanielsGreenville Automotive dealerships operating in the Jackson, Mississippi area;Greenville, South Carolina;
Hare and Estes dealerships operating in the Indianapolis, Indiana area;
McDavid dealerships operating in metropolitan Austin Dallas and Houston,Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas;
Nalley dealerships operating in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia; and
Park Place dealerships operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area;
Plaza dealerships operating in metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri.Missouri; and

Our operating results are generally subject to changesMike Shaw dealerships in the economic environment as well as seasonal variations. Historically, we have generated more revenue and operating income in the second, third, and fourth quarters than in the first quarter of the calendar year. Generally, the seasonal variations in our operations are caused by factors related to weather conditions, changes in manufacturer incentive programs, model changeovers and consumer buying patterns, among other things.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESDenver, Colorado area.
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 presentationstatement of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, and for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, have been included.included, unless otherwise indicated. The results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 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 statementsConsolidated Financial Statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020.
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 statementsConsolidated Financial Statements in the period they are determined to be necessary. Significant estimates made in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to inventory valuation reserves, variable consideration and constraint considerations related to retro-commission arrangements, reserves for chargebacks against revenue recognized from the sale of finance and insurance products, reserves for insurance programs, certain assumptions related to intangible and long-lived assets, and reserves for certain legal or similar proceedings relating to our business operations.


Contracts-In-Transit
Contracts-in-transit represent receivables from third-party finance companies for the portion of new and used vehicle purchase price financed by customers through sources arranged by us.
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Accounts Receivable
The allowance for credit losses is estimated using an annual loss rate approach, by type of receivable, utilizing historical loss rates which have been adjusted for expectations of future economic conditions.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from the sale ofPlease refer to Note 2 "Revenue Recognition."
Internal Profit
Revenues and expenses associated with internal work performed by our parts and service departments on new and used vehicles (which excludes sales tax)vehicle inventory are eliminated in consolidation. The gross profit earned by our parts and service departments for internal work performed is recognized upon the latest of delivery, signing of the sales contract or approval of financing. Revenue from the sale of parts, service and collision repair work (which excludes sales tax) is recognized upon delivery of parts to the customer or at the time vehicle service or repair work is completed, as applicable. Manufacturer incentives and rebates, including manufacturer holdbacks, floor plan interest assistance and certain advertising assistance, are recognizedincluded as a reduction of new vehicle costParts and Service Cost of sales at the time the related vehicles are sold,Sales in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
We receive commissions from third-party lending and insurance institutions for arranging customer financing and fromIncome upon the sale of the vehicle. The costs incurred by our new and used vehicle departments for work performed by our parts and service contracts, guaranteed auto protection (known as "GAP") insurance, and other insurance, to customers (collectively "F&I"). We may be charged back for F&I commissions in the event a contractdepartments is prepaid, defaulted upon, or terminated ("chargebacks"). F&I commissions are recorded at the time a vehicle is sold, and a reserve for future chargebacks is established based on historical chargeback experience and the termination provisions of the applicable contract. F&I commissions, net of estimated future chargebacks, are included in Finance and Insurance, neteither New Vehicle Cost of Sales or Used Vehicle Cost of Sales in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Additionally, we participate in future profits associated withIncome, depending on the performanceclassification of the third-partyvehicle serviced. We eliminate the internal profit on vehicles that remain in inventory.
Income Taxes
We use the liability method to account for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis using currently enacted tax rates.
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 underlying portfolioby 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 certain products, pursuant to retrospective commission arrangements. Our retrospective portfolio income is recorded as revenue at the time it is received from our third-party providers.same issue, and retained earnings.
Earnings per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during the period. The Company excluded 113 restricted share units and 12 performance share units and 904 restricted share units and 324 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 and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive share increments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. For all periods presented, there were no adjustments to the numerator necessary to compute diluted earnings per share.
Assets Held for Sale and Liabilities Associated with Assets Held for Sale
Certain amounts have been classified as Assets Held for Sale in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale may include assets and liabilities associated with pending dealership disposals, real estate not currently used in our operations that we are actively marketing to sell, and any related mortgage notes payable or other liabilities, if applicable. Classification as held for sale begins on the date that we have met all of the criteria for classification as held for sale.
At the time of classifying assets as held for sale, we compare the carrying value of these assets to estimates of fair value to assess for impairment. We compare the carrying value to estimates of fair value utilizing the assistance of third-party broker opinions of value and third-party desktop appraisals to assist in our fair value estimates related to real estate properties.
Statements of Cash Flows
Borrowings and repayments of floor plan notes payable to a lender unaffiliated with the manufacturer from which we purchase a particular new vehicle ("Non-Trade") and all floor plan notes payable relating to pre-owned vehicles (together referred to as "Floor Plan Notes Payable—Non-Trade"), are classified as financing activities onin the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, with borrowings reflected separately from repayments. The net change in floor plan notes payable to a lender affiliated with the manufacturer from which we purchase a particular new vehicle (collectively referred to as "Floor Plan Notes Payable—Trade") is classified as an operating activity onin the accompanying Condensed
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Borrowings of floor plan notes payable associated with inventory acquired in connection with all acquisitions and repayments made in connection with all divestitures are classified as financing activities in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Cash Flows. Cash flows related to floor plan notes payable included in operating activities differ from cash flows related to floor plan notes payable included in financing activities only to the extent that the former are payable to a lender affiliated with the manufacturer from which we purchased the related inventory, while the latter are payable to a lender not affiliated with the manufacturer from which we purchased the related inventory.
Loaner vehicles account for a significant portion of Other Current Assets.current assets. We acquire loaner vehicles either with available cash or through borrowing from either our manufacturer affiliated lenders or through our senior secured credit agreement with Bank of America, as administrative agent, and the other agents and lenders party thereto (the "2016(as amended, the "2019 Senior Credit Facility"). Loaner vehicles are initially used by our service department for a short period of time (typically six to twelve months) before

we seek to sell them. Therefore, we classify the acquisition of loaner vehicles in Other Current Assetscurrent assets and the borrowings and repayments of loaner vehicle notes payable in Accounts Payablepayable and Accrued Liabilitiesaccrued liabilities in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Loaner vehicles are depreciated over the service period to their estimated value. At the end of the loaner service period, loaner vehicles are transferred from Other Current Assetscurrent assets to used vehicle inventory. These transfers are reflected as non-cash transfers between Other Current Assetscurrent assets and Inventories in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2016,2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting StandardStandards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 718), to simplify certain aspects848): Facilitation of the accounting for share-based payment transactions to employees. The new standard requires excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies to be recorded in the statementsEffects of income as a component of the provision for income taxes when stock awards vest or are settled.Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting ("ASU 2020-04"). In addition, it eliminates the requirement to reclassify cash flows related to excess tax benefits from operating activities to financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. The standard also provides an accounting policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur, allows us to withhold more of an employee’s vesting shares for tax withholding purposes without triggering liability accounting, and clarifies that all cash payments made to tax authorities on an employee’s behalf for withheld shares should be presented as a financing activity on our statements of cash flows.

We adopted the new standard January 1, 2017, upon which excess tax benefits or deficiencies from share-based award activity were reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as a component of the provision for income taxes, whereas they previously were recognized in equity. We also elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than estimate expected forfeitures. The adoption of ASU 2016-09 resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment of $0.5 million (pre-tax) to reduce retained earnings and increase additional paid-in capital as of January 1, 2017, related to our election to account for forfeitures as they occur.

We adopted the aspects of the standard affecting the cash flow presentation retrospectively, and accordingly, to conform to the current year presentation, we reclassified $0.2 million of excess tax benefits under financing activities to operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The presentation requirements for cash flows related to employee taxes paid for withheld shares had no impact on any of the periods presented on our consolidated statements of cash flows since such cash flows have historically been presented as a financing activity.
In July 2015,2021, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, InventoryAccounting Standards Update No. 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 330)848): SimplifyingScope, which clarified the Measurementscope and application of Inventory, changing the subsequent measurementoriginal guidance. The guidance from the lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value. We adopted this standard, beginning January 1, 2017, and its adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), a new standard on revenue recognition. Further, the FASB has issued a number of additional ASUs regarding the new revenue recognition standard. The new standard, as amended, will supersede existing revenue recognition guidance andin these standards apply to all entitiescontract accounting, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met, and provides optional expedients and exceptions for a limited time to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The amendments apply only to contracts and hedging relationships that enter into contractsreference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to provide goods or servicesbe discontinued due to customers. The guidance also addresses the measurementreference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 is effective upon issuance and recognition of gains and losses on the sale of certain non-financial assets, such as real estate, property, and equipment. The new standard will become effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within that year. The new standardgenerally can be adopted either retrospectivelyapplied to each reporting period presented or as a cumulative effect adjustment as of the date of adoption.applicable contract modifications through December 31, 2022. LIBOR benchmarking is utilized in our debt (including mortgages), revolving credit facilities, floorplan facilities, and interest rate swaps. We anticipate using the modified retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting the standard recognized on the date of adoption. We established an implementation team to assess the impact of the new standard to our material revenue streams and potential differences from our current policies as well as the changes in controls and processes, if any, to implement the standard. We are currently in the process of reviewing contractscompleting our evaluation of the impact that the adoption of the provisions from this standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company satisfies performance obligations either over time or at a point in time. Revenue is recognized at the time the related performance obligation is satisfied by transferring a promised good or performing a service to a customer. Sales and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue.

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Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table summarizes revenue from contracts with customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
20212020
(In millions)
Revenue:
   New vehicle$1,368.4 $761.8 
   Used vehicle retail759.4 412.6 
   Used vehicle wholesale56.8 34.9 
New and used vehicle2,184.6 1,209.3 
  Sale of vehicle parts and accessories49.0 25.9 
  Vehicle repair and maintenance services243.4 143.3 
Parts and services292.4 169.2 
Finance and insurance, net107.0 66.6 
Total revenue$2,584.0 $1,445.1 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020
(In millions)
Revenue:
   New vehicle$2,520.1 $1,583.9 
   Used vehicle retail1,366.9 858.6 
   Used vehicle wholesale140.2 82.1 
New and used vehicle4,027.2 2,524.6 
  Sale of vehicle parts and accessories91.8 62.7 
  Vehicle repair and maintenance services462.6 328.1 
Parts and services554.4 390.8 
Finance and insurance, net195.3 137.0 
Total revenue$4,776.9 $3,052.4 

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Contract Assets
Changes in contract assets during the period are reflected in the table below. Contract assets related documents for each material revenue stream and based on our preliminary assessment we do not anticipate changes to the timing of our recognition of revenue of new and used vehicle sales and the sale of vehicle parts.

Our current policy is to record revenue for customer pay vehicle repair and maintenance services onceare transferred to receivables when a repair order is completed and invoiced to the repair is completed. Based on our preliminary assessment of the new standard we anticipate that this revenue will likely be recognized as we perform these services. We are currently reviewing whether our preliminary assessment is appropriate based on our review of customer contracts.customer.
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance ServicesFinance and Insurance, netTotal
(In millions)
Contract Assets (Current), January 1, 2021$7.1 $13.3 $20.4 
Transferred to receivables from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period(7.1)(3.3)(10.4)
Increases related to revenue recognized, inclusive of adjustments to constraint, during the period8.2 3.0 11.2 
Contract Assets (Current), March 31, 2021$8.2 $13.0 $21.2 
Transferred to receivables from contract assets recognized at the beginning of the period(8.2)(3.5)(11.7)
Increases related to revenue recognized, inclusive of adjustments to constraint, during the period10.0 3.3 13.3 
Contract Assets (Current), June 30, 202110.0 12.8 22.8 

We are currently evaluating the constraint factors for a portion of the transaction price for certain insurance contracts. The new standard requires that an estimate of variable consideration, subject to a constraint, be included in the transaction price and recognized when or as an entity satisfies its performance obligation. In the event variable consideration is considered fully constrained, recognition will occur once the uncertainties associated with the constraint determination are resolved. In the event

our evaluation of these factors results in the variable consideration not being fully constrained, revenue would be subjected to accelerated recognition under the new standard.

We have not yet quantified the impact from adopting this standard to our consolidated financial statements and will continue to assess the impacts, including the enhanced disclosure requirements, and any changes to our processes and controls prior to adoption.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), a new standard on lease accounting. The new standard will supersede the existing lease accounting guidance and apply to all entities. The guidance defines new principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. The new standard will become effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018 and for interim periods within that year. A modified retrospective approach is required and early adoption of this standard is permitted. While we are still evaluating the impact of this standard, we expect that the right-of-use assets and the associated lease liabilities will be material to our financial statements. We plan to adopt this standard effective January 1, 2019.
3. ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Results of acquired dealerships are included in our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income commencing on the date of acquisition. Our acquisitions are accounted for such that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at their acquisition date fair values, with any excess of the consideration transferred over the estimated fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is an asset representing operational synergies and future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. The fair value of our manufacturer franchise rights are determined atas of the acquisition date by discounting the projected cash flows specific to each franchise. Included in this analysis are market participant assumptions at a dealership level, regardingrelated to the cash flows directly attributable to the franchise rights, revenueincluding year-over-year and terminal growth rates, working capital requirements, weighted average cost of capital, future gross margins, and future selling, general, and administrative expenses. Using an estimated weighted average cost
Park Place Acquisition
On December 11, 2019, we announced the proposed acquisition of capital, estimated residual values at the endsubstantially all of the forecast period and estimated future capital expenditure requirements,assets of the businesses of the Park Place Dealership family of entities (collectively, "Park Place") pursuant to that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 11, 2019, among the Company, calculatesPark Place and the fair valueother parties thereto (the "2019 Asset Purchase Agreement"), and related agreements and transactions (collectively, the "2019 Acquisition"). On March 24, 2020, as a result of the franchise rights.uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we delivered notice to the sellers terminating the 2019 Acquisition pursuant to the terms of the related agreements and transactions in exchange for the payment of $10.0 million of liquidated damages which is reflected in our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as Other operating expense (income), net. 
On July 6, 2020, the Company, through 2 of its subsidiaries, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with certain members of the Park Place Dealership group, to acquire substantially all of the assets of, and lease the real property related to, 12 new vehicle dealership franchises (8 dealership locations), 2 collision centers and an auto auction (collectively, the "Park Place acquisition"). The Park Place acquisition was completed on August 24, 2020 and financed through a combination of cash, floor plan facilities and seller financing. The seller financing comprised $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of a 4.00% promissory note due August 2021 and $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.00% promissory note due February 2022 (collectively, the "Seller Notes"). In September 2020, the Company redeemed the Seller Notes with proceeds from the offering of 4.50% Notes due 2028 and 4.75% Notes due 2030.

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The sources of the purchase consideration are as follows:
(In millions)
Cash$527.4 
Seller Notes200.0 
New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility127.5 
Used Vehicle Floor Plan Facility35.0 
Purchase price$889.9 
Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on information currently available. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded a $1.5 million measurement period adjustment to Property and equipment and Goodwill, respectively. The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price:
Summary of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
(In millions)
Inventories$120.8 
Loaner vehicles57.0 
Property and equipment36.5 
Goodwill and intangible assets360.4 
Manufacturer franchise rights324.0 
Operating lease right-of-use assets202.7 
Total assets acquired1,101.4 
Operating lease liabilities(202.2)
Other liabilities(9.3)
Total liabilities assumed(211.5)
Net assets acquired$889.9 
On May 20, 2021, we exercised the purchase option for certain Park Place real estate leases whose original operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities totaled $99.5 million. The purchase option price for these properties was $216.9 million which was partly financed through the 2021 BofA Real Estate Facility. See Note 9 "Debt" for further details.
The Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income included revenue attributable to Park Place for the six months ended June 30, 2021 of $887.6 million.
Other Acquisitions and Divestitures
There were no business combinations or divestitures during the six months ended June 30, 2021; however, we did release $1.0 million of purchase price holdback related to a prior year acquisition during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, we acquired the assets of two3 franchises (two(1 dealership locations) and one collision centerlocation) in the Indianapolis, IndianaDenver, Colorado market for a purchase price of $80.1$63.6 million. We financed these acquisitionsfunded this acquisition with $55.0an aggregate of $34.5 million of cash and $25.1$27.1 million of floor plan borrowings for the purchase of the related new vehicle inventory.
Below is This acquisition included purchase price holdbacks of $2.0 million for potential indemnity claims made by us with respect to the preliminary allocationacquired franchises. In addition to the acquisition amount above, we released $1.5 million of purchase price for the acquisitions completedholdbacks related to a prior year acquisition during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017. We have not finished our final assessments of third party real estate appraisals and our internal valuation2020.
of manufacturer franchise rights and the assignment of goodwill to reporting units. The $38.9 million of goodwill and manufacturer franchise rights associated with our acquisitions will be deductible for federal and state income tax purposes ratably over a 15 year period.

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 As of
 September 30, 2017
 (In millions)
Inventory$25.9
Real estate12.2
Property and equipment1.4
Goodwill32.7
Manufacturer franchise rights6.2
Loaner and rental vehicles3.2
Liabilities assumed(1.5)
Total purchase price$80.1
Below is the allocation of purchase price for the acquisition completed during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2020
(In millions)
Inventory$29.8 
Real estate14.5 
Property and equipment0.4 
Goodwill and manufacturer franchise rights19.2
Other(0.3)
Total purchase price$63.6 
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we sold 1 franchise (1 dealership location) in the Atlanta, Georgia market and we sold 6 franchises (5 dealership locations) and 1 collision center in the Jackson, Mississippi market. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain totaling $33.7 million, which is presented in our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as Gain on dealership divestitures, net. The divested businesses would not be considered significant subsidiaries as defined in Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X.

4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consisted of the following:
 As of
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 (In millions)
Vehicle receivables$35.5 $61.2 
Manufacturer receivables36.3 57.1 
Other receivables42.6 38.4 
     Total accounts receivable114.4 156.7 
Less—Allowance for credit losses(1.5)(1.2)
     Accounts receivable, net$112.9 $155.5 
 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (In millions)
Vehicle receivables$37.4
 $53.2
Manufacturer receivables40.9
 45.5
Other receivables32.0
 41.6
     Total accounts receivable110.3
 140.3
Less—Allowance for doubtful accounts(1.6) (1.9)
     Accounts receivable, net$108.7
 $138.4
5. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:
As of
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 (In millions)
New vehicles$224.2 $640.0 
Used vehicles284.4 188.5 
Parts and accessories51.6 46.7 
Total inventories (a)$560.2 $875.2 
 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (In millions)
New vehicles$673.7
 $720.6
Used vehicles128.2
 132.7
Parts and accessories41.6
 41.6
Total inventories$843.5
 $894.9
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(a) Amounts reflected for inventory as of June 30, 2021, excluded $3.0 million of inventories classified as Assets held for sale.
The lower of cost and net realizable value reserves reduced total inventories by $5.7$4.9 million and $6.5$6.7 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016,2020, respectively. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016,2020, certain automobile manufacturer incentives reduced new vehicle inventory cost by $7.8$2.9 million and $8.2$8.3 million,, respectively, and reduced new vehicle cost of sales for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 20162020 by $29.4$31.3 million and $29.8$19.8 million, respectively. New vehicle inventories as of June 30, 2021 have decreased from December 31, 2020 as a result of manufacturer production challenges caused by the semiconductor chip shortage.

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6. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale include (i) assets and liabilities associated with pending dealership disposals, (ii) real estate not currently used in our operations that we are actively marketing to sell and (iii) the related mortgage notes payable, if applicable.
A summary of assets held for sale and liabilities associated with assets held for sale is as follows:
As of
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(In millions)
Assets:
Inventory$3.0 $
Loaner vehicles0.6 
Property and equipment, net27.1 28.3 
Operating lease right-of-use assets0.4 
Goodwill0.5 
Total Assets held for sale31.6 28.3 
Liabilities:
Floor plan notes payable—non-trade1.8 
Loaners vehicle payable0.6 
Current maturities of long-term debt0.2 0.5 
Current maturities of operating leases0.2 
Long-term debt2.1 8.4 
Operating lease liabilities0.2 
Total Liabilities associated with assets held for sale5.1 8.9 
Net assets held for sale$26.5 $19.4 

As of June 30, 2021 assets held for sale consisted of 1 franchise (1 dealership location) and 1 real estate property not currently used in our operations. The assets and liabilities associated with these properties totaled $31.6 million and $5.1 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2020, assets held for sale consisted of 3 real estate properties that were not being used in our operations. The assets and liabilities totaled $28.3 million and $8.9 million, respectively.
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we reclassified two2021, the Company sold 2 vacant properties with a net book valuesvalue of $3.8 million to Assets Held for Sale. Additionally, during$12.5 million.
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, the Company sold 7 franchises (6 dealership locations) and 1 collision center for a pre-tax gain totaling $33.7 million. Additionally, we sold one1 vacant property with a net book value of $3.9$3.7 million.
Assets held for sale, comprising real estate
7. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE FRANCHISE RIGHTS
Our acquisitions have resulted in the recording of goodwill and intangible franchise rights. Goodwill is an asset representing operational synergies and future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not currently used inindividually identified and separately recognized. Franchise rights are indefinite-lived intangible assets representing our operations, totaled $16.2 millionrights under franchise agreements with vehicle manufacturers. Goodwill and $16.1 millionintangible franchise rights are tested annually as of September 30, 2017October 1st, or more frequently in the event that facts and December 31, 2016, respectively, and there were no liabilities associated with these real estate assets heldcircumstances indicate a triggering event has occurred.
The results of the quantitative impairment testing for salecertain franchise rights as of September 30, 2017 or DecemberMarch 31, 2016.

During2020, identified that the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded $1.5 millioncarrying values of impairment expense based oncertain of our franchise rights assets exceeded their fair value. As a third-party broker opinion of value associated with a property transferred to Assets Held for Sale. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded $0.7 million of impairment expense based on offers from prospective buyers on one of the real estate properties classified in Assets Held for Sale.

In addition to the above impairments, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016,result, we recognized a $0.9$23.0 million pre-tax non-cash impairment charge associated with a lease buyoutduring the three months ended March 31, 2020. We did 0t perform impairment testing related to goodwill and lease termination on real estate not classifiedfranchise rights for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as held for sale. This was recorded in Other Operating Expenses, net in our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statementsno triggering events had occurred.
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7.8. FLOOR PLAN NOTES PAYABLE
Floor plan notes payable consisted of the following:
As ofAs of
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(In millions) (In millions)
Floor plan notes payable—trade$121.5
 $120.0
Floor plan notes payable—trade$13.9 $71.7 
Floor plan notes payable offset account(11.8) (11.7)Floor plan notes payable offset account(6.8)
Total floor plan notes payable—trade, net$109.7
 $108.3
Floor plan notes payable—trade, netFloor plan notes payable—trade, net$13.9 $64.9 
   
Floor plan notes payable—non-trade$641.8
 $732.7
Floor plan notes payable—new non-trade (a)Floor plan notes payable—new non-trade (a)$302.6 $715.9 
Floor plan notes payable offset account(63.2) (59.2)Floor plan notes payable offset account(75.0)(78.6)
Total floor plan notes payable—non-trade, net$578.6
 $673.5
Floor plan notes payable—non-trade, netFloor plan notes payable—non-trade, net$227.6 $637.3 

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(a) Amounts reflected for floor plan notes payable—new non-trade as of June 30, 2021, excluded $1.8 million classified as Liabilities associated with assets held for sale.
We have a floor plan facility with Ford Motor Credit Company ("Ford Credit") to purchase new Ford and Lincoln vehicle inventory. Our floor plan facility with Ford Credit was amended in July 2020 and can be terminated by either the Company or Ford Credit with a 30-day notice period. We have established a floor plan notes payable offset account with Ford Motor Credit Company whichthat allows us to transfer cash to the account as an offset ofto our outstanding Floor Plan Notes Payable—Trade, net. Additionally,Trade. In addition, we have a similar floor plan offset account with Bank of America whichthat allows us to offset our outstanding Floor Plan Notes Payable—Non-Trade, net.Non-Trade. These accounts allow us to transfer 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 floor plan offset accountsaccount into our operating cash accounts within one to two days. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 20162020, we had $75.0 million and $70.9$85.4 million, respectively, in these floor plan offset accounts.
At our option, we have the ability to re-designate 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 re-designate is determined based on our aggregate revolving commitment under the Revolving Credit Facility, less $50.0 million. In addition, we are able to re-designate any amounts moved to the New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility or Used Vehicle Floor Plan Facility back to the Revolving Credit Facility.
8. LONG-TERMOn April 6, 2021, $190.0 million of availability under the Revolving Credit Facility was re-designated to the New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility to take advantage of lower commitment fee rates.

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9. DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
As of
As ofJune 30, 2021December 31, 2020
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016(In millions)
4.50% Senior Notes due 2028$405.0 $405.0 
4.75% Senior Notes due 20304.75% Senior Notes due 2030445.0 445.0 
Mortgage notes payable bearing interest at fixed rates(a)74.3 79.2 
2021 BofA Real Estate Facility2021 BofA Real Estate Facility184.4 
2018 Bank of America Facility2018 Bank of America Facility81.5 84.2 
2018 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility (b)2018 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility (b)84.4 86.9 
2013 BofA Real Estate Facility2013 BofA Real Estate Facility32.3 33.6 
2015 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility (c)2015 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility (c)55.8 61.7 
(In millions)
$600.0
 $600.0
177.6
 182.8
Real estate credit agreement48.3
 51.5
Restated master loan agreement90.6
 93.6
Capital lease obligations3.3
 3.4
Finance lease liabilityFinance lease liability24.9 16.6 
Total debt outstanding919.8
 931.3
Total debt outstanding1,387.6 1,212.2 
Add—unamortized premium on 6.0% Senior Subordinated Notes due 20247.1
 7.6
Add—unamortized premium on 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028Add—unamortized premium on 4.50% Senior Notes due 20281.1 1.2 
Add—unamortized premium on 4.75% Senior Notes due 2030Add—unamortized premium on 4.75% Senior Notes due 20302.0 2.1 
Less—debt issuance costs(11.2) (12.2)Less—debt issuance costs(12.5)(13.7)
Long-term debt, including current portion915.7
 926.7
Long-term debt, including current portion1,378.2 1,201.8 
Less—current portion, net of current portion of debt issuance costs(14.3) (14.0)Less—current portion, net of current portion of debt issuance costs(43.2)(36.6)
Long-term debt$901.4
 $912.7
Long-term debt$1,335.0 $1,165.2 

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(a) Amounts reflected for the Mortgage notes payable as of June 30, 2021, exclude $2.3 million classified as Liabilities associated with assets held for sale.
(b) Amounts reflected for the 2018 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility (as defined herein) as of December 31, 2020, exclude $5.1 million classified as Liabilities associated with assets held for sale.
(c) Amounts reflected for the 2015 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility (as defined herein) as of December 31, 2020, exclude $3.8 million classified as Liabilities associated with assets held for sale.
We are a holding company with no independent assets or operations. For all relevant periods presented, our 6.0%4.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024 (our "6.0% Notes")2028 and 4.75% Senior Notes due 2030 have been fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by substantially all of our subsidiaries. Any subsidiaries whichthat have not guaranteed such notes are "minor" (as defined in Rule 3-10(h) of Regulation S-X). As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, there were no significant restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries to distribute cash to us or our guarantor subsidiaries.
2021 BofA Real Estate Facility
9.On May 20, 2021, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries borrowed $184.4 million under a real estate term loan credit agreement, dated as of May 10, 2021 (the “2021 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and the various financial institutions party thereto, as lenders, which provides for term loans in an aggregate amount equal to $184.4 million, subject to customary terms and conditions (the “2021 BofA Real Estate Facility”). The Company used the proceeds from these borrowings to finance the exercise of its option to purchase certain of the leased real property under the definitive agreements entered into in connection with the acquisition of the Park Place dealerships. The Company completed the purchase of the leased real property on May 20, 2021.
Term loans under our 2021 BofA Real Estate Facility bear interest, at our option, based on (1) LIBOR plus 1.65% per annum or (2) the Base Rate (as described below) plus 0.65% per annum. The Base Rate is the highest of (i) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, (ii) the Bank of America prime rate, and (iii) one month LIBOR plus 1.0%. We will be required to make 39 consecutive quarterly principal payments of 1.00% of the initial amount of each loan, with a balloon repayment of the outstanding principal amount of loans due on the maturity date. The 2021 BofA Real Estate Facility matures ten years from the initial funding date. Borrowings under the 2021 BofA Real Estate Facility are guaranteed by us and each of our operating dealership subsidiaries that leased the real estate now financed under the 2021 BofA Real Estate Facility, and are collateralized by first priority liens, subject to certain permitted exceptions, on all of the real property financed thereunder.
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The representations and covenants in the 2021 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement are customary for financing transactions of this nature, including, among others, a requirement to comply with a minimum consolidated current ratio, minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio and maximum consolidated total lease adjusted leverage ratio, in each case as set out in the 2021 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement. In addition, certain other covenants could restrict our ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends or acquire or dispose of assets. The 2021 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement also provides for events of default that are customary for financing transactions of this nature, including cross-defaults to other material indebtedness. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, we could be required by the 2021 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement to immediately repay all amounts outstanding thereunder.
10. 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 assumptionspresumptions 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 manufacturer 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, 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, approximate fair value 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 whichthat reflects 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 whichthat reflect Level 2 inputs.

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A summary of the carrying values and fair values of our 6.0% Notes and our mortgageMortgage notes payable is as follows:
 As of
 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 (In millions)
Carrying Value:
4.50% Senior Notes due 2028401.3 400.9 
4.75% Senior Notes due 2030440.9 440.6 
Mortgage notes payable (a)511.1 343.7 
Total carrying value$1,353.3 $1,185.2 
Fair Value:
4.50% Senior Notes due 2028417.2 423.2 
4.75% Senior Notes due 2030463.9 476.2 
Mortgage notes payable (a)523.3 354.5 
Total fair value$1,404.4 $1,253.9 
 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (In millions)
Carrying Value:   
6.0% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024$607.1
 $607.6
Mortgage notes payable316.5
 327.9
Total carrying value$923.6
 $935.5
    
Fair Value:   
6.0% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024$627.0
 $613.5
Mortgage notes payable320.0
 339.5
Total fair value$947.0
 $953.0
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(a) Excludes amounts classified as Liabilities associated with assets held for sale.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements


We currently have 5 interest rate swap agreements. In June 2015,May 2021, we entered into ana new interest rate swap agreement with a notional principal amount of $100.0 million.$184.4 million which will reduce to $110.6 million at maturity. This swap, along with our existing swaps, was designed to provide a hedge against changes in variable rate cash flows regarding fluctuations in the one month LIBOR rate, through each swap's maturity in February 2025. The notional value of this swap was $91.7 milliondate as of September 30, 2017 and is reducing over its remaining term to $53.1 million at maturity.

In November 2013, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional principal amount of $75.0 million. This swap was designed to provide a hedge against changes in variable rate cash flows regarding fluctuationsnoted in the one month LIBOR rate, through maturity in September 2023.table below. The notional valuefollowing table provides information on the attributes of thiseach swap as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 was $61.2 million and the notional value will reduce over its remaining term to $38.7 million at maturity.2021:
Inception DateNotional Principal at InceptionNotional Value as of June 30, 2021Notional Principal at MaturityMaturity Date
(In millions)
May 2021$184.4 $184.4 $110.6 May 2031
July 2020$93.5 $89.2 $50.6 December 2028
July 2020$85.5 $81.5 $57.3 November 2025
June 2015$100.0 $71.9 $53.1 February 2025
November 2013$75.0 $47.1 $38.7 September 2023
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 of these swaps are designated to be Level 2 fair values. The fair value liabilities related to theof our swaps was a $7.5 million and a $7.2 million liability as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016, were $3.1 million and $3.6 million,2020, respectively.
The following table provides information regarding the fair value of our interest rate swap agreements and the impact on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
As of
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(In millions)
Other current liabilities$(5.2)$(2.8)
Other long-term assets$4.2 
Other long-term liabilities(6.5)(4.4)
Total fair value$(7.5)$(7.2)

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 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 (In millions)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$1.4
 $2.2
Other long-term liabilities1.7
 1.4
Total fair value$3.1
 $3.6
Both of ourOur interest rate swaps qualify for cash flow hedge accounting treatment. DuringThese interest rate swaps are marked to market at each reporting date andany unrealized gains or losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified to interest expense in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, neither of our cash flow swaps contained any ineffectiveness, nor was any ineffectiveness recognized insame period or periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. Information about the effect of our interest rate swap agreements onin the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, areis as follows (in millions):
For the Three Months Ended September 30, Results Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(Effective Portion)
 Location of Results Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
to Earnings
 Results Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
to Earnings
2017 $(0.1) Swap interest expense $(0.4)
2016 $0.2
 Swap interest expense $(0.8)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
Results Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of Results Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
to Earnings
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
to Earnings–Active Swaps
2017 $(1.1) Swap interest expense $(1.6)
2016 $(7.2) Swap interest expense $(2.4)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,Results Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)Location of Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) to EarningsAmount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
to Earnings
2021$(7.3)Other interest expense, net$0.9 
2020$(0.6)Other interest expense, net$0.6 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,Results Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)Location of Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) to EarningsAmount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
to Earnings
2021$(1.9)Other interest expense, net$1.7 
2020$(5.1)Other interest expense, net$0.9 
On the basis of yield curve conditions as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and including assumptions about future changes in fair value, we expect the amount to be reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into earnings within the next 12 months will be losses of $1.4 million.$5.2 million.
10.11. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, we made interest payments, including amounts capitalized, totaling $48.1$32.8 million and $46.5$32.6 million,, respectively. Included in these interest payments are $16.9$5.8 million and $14.3$13.2 million,, of floor plan interest payments during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively.
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, we made income tax payments, net of refunds received, totaling $94.2$74.9 million and $65.1$1.3 million, respectively.
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, we transferred $111.8$112.6 million and $86.6$71.6 million, respectively, of loaner vehicles from Other Current Assetscurrent assets to Inventories on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

11.12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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, 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.
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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;restrictions, or adjust presently prevailing quotas, duties, or tariffs, which may affect our operations, 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.
WeAs of June 30, 2021, we had $13.3$10.8 million of letters of credit outstanding as of September 30, 2017, which are required by certain of our insurance providers. In addition, as of September 30, 2017,and we maintained a $5.0$11.6 million surety bond line in the ordinary course of our business.business, both of which are also required by certain of our insurance providers. 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, as described elsewhere herein.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Information
Certain of the discussions and information included or incorporated by reference in this report may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical in nature and may include statements relating to our goals, plans and projections regarding industry and general economic trends, our expected financial position, results of operations or market position and our business strategy. Such statements can generally be identified by words such as "may," "target," "could," "would," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "foresee," and other similar words or phrases. Forward-looking statements may also relate to our expectations and assumptions with respect to, among other things:


our ability to execute our business strategy;
the seasonally adjusted annual rate of new vehicle sales in the U.S.;United States;
our ability to further improve our operating cash flows, and the availability of capital and liquidity;
our estimated future capital expenditures;
general economic conditions and its expected impact on our revenuesrevenue and expenses;
our expected parts and service revenue due to, among other things, improvements in manufacturing quality;vehicle technology;
the variable nature of significant components of our cost structure;
our ability to limit our exposure to regional economic downturns due to our geographic diversity and brand mix;
manufacturers' willingness to continue tocontinued use of incentive programs to drive demand for their product offerings;
our ability to leverage our common systems, infrastructure and processes in a cost-efficient manner;
our capital allocation strategy, including as it relates to acquisitions and divestitures, stock repurchases dividends and capital expenditures;
the continued availability of financing, including floor plan financing for inventory;our revenue growth strategy;
the ability of consumers to secure vehicle financing at favorable rates;
the growth of import and luxurythe brands that comprise our portfolio over the long-term;long-term and other factors;
disruptions in the production and supply of vehicles and parts from our abilityvehicle and parts manufacturers and other suppliers due to mitigate any future negative trends in new vehicle sales; and
our ability to increase our cash flow and net income as a resultongoing impact of the foregoingglobal semiconductor shortage, which can disrupt our operations;
disruptions in our operations, the operations of our vehicle and parts manufacturers and other factors.suppliers, vendors and business partners, and the global economy in general due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, including due to any new strains of the virus and the efficacy and rate of vaccinations; and
our estimated future capital expenditures, which can be impacted by increasing prices and labor shortages.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual future results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to:

the degree to which disruptions in our operations, the operations of our vehicle and parts manufacturers and other suppliers, vendors and business partners, and the global economy in general due to any ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may adversely impact our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows;

the effects of increased expenses or unanticipated liabilities incurred as a result of, or due to activities related to our acquisitions or divestitures;

changes in general economic and business conditions, including changes in employment levels, consumer demand, preferences and confidence levels, consumer demand and preferences, the availability and cost of credit, fuel prices, levels of discretionary personal income and interest rates;
our ability to generate sufficient cash flows, maintain our liquidity and obtain any necessary additional funds for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, stock repurchases, debt maturity payments and other corporate purposes, if necessary or desirable;
significant disruptions in the production and delivery of vehicles and parts for any reason, including the COVID-19 pandemic, supply shortages (including semiconductor chips), natural disasters, severe weather, civil unrest, product recalls, work stoppages or other occurrences that are outside of our control;
our ability to execute our balanced automotive retailing and service business strategy;strategy while operating under restrictions and best practices imposed or encouraged by governmental and other regulatory authorities;
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our ability to attract and retain skilled employees;
adverse conditions affecting the vehicle manufacturers whose brands we sell, and their ability to design, manufacture, deliver and market their vehicles successfully;
changes in the mix and total number of vehicles we are able to sell;
our outstanding indebtedness and our continued ability to comply with applicable covenants in our various financing and lease agreements, or to obtain waivers of these covenants as necessary;
high levels of competition in our industry, which may create pricing and margin pressures on our products and services;

our relationships with manufacturers of the vehicles we sell and our ability to renew, and enter into new framework and dealer agreements with vehicle manufacturers whose brands we sell, on terms acceptable to us;
the availability of manufacturer incentive programs and our ability to earn these incentives;
failure of our, or those of our third-party service providers, management information systems or systems;
any data security breaches;breaches with regard to personally identifiable information ("PII");
changes in laws and regulations governing the operation of automobile franchises, including trade restrictions, consumer protections, accounting standards, taxation requirements and environmental laws;
changes in, or the imposition of, new tariffs or trade restrictions on imported vehicles or parts;
adverse results from litigation or other similar proceedings involving us;
our ability to generate sufficient cash flows, maintain our liquidityconsummate planned mergers, acquisitions and obtain any necessary additional funds for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, stock repurchases and/or dividends, debt maturity payments, and other corporate purposes;dispositions;
any disruptions in the financial markets, which may impact our ability to access capital;
our relationships with, and the financial stability of, our lenders and lessors;
significant disruptions in the production, delivery or availability of vehicles and parts for any reason, including natural disasters, product recalls, work stoppages, import restrictions or limitations, significant property loss or other occurrences that are outside of our control;
our ability to execute our initiatives and other strategies; and
our ability to leverage gains from our dealership portfolio.portfolio; and
our ability to successfully integrate businesses we may acquire, or that any business we acquire may not perform as we expected at the time we acquired it.
Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict, and their ultimate impact could be material. Moreover, the factors set forth under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and other cautionary statements made in this report should be read and considered as forward-looking statements subject to such uncertainties. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and weof this report. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained herein.

OVERVIEW
We are one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021, we owned and operated 94112 new vehicle franchises (80(91 dealership locations), representing 2931 brands of automobiles and 24automobile, 25 collision centers, and one auto auction in 1716 metropolitan markets within nine states. 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; and finance and insurance products. As of SeptemberFor the six months ended June 30, 2017,2021, our new vehicle revenue brand mix consisted of 46%45% luxury, 39% imports, 33% luxury, and 21%16% domestic brands.
Our retail network is made up of dealerships operating primarily under the following locally-branded dealership groups:
 
Coggin dealerships operating primarily in Jacksonville, Fort Pierce and Orlando, Florida;
Courtesy dealerships operating in Tampa, Florida;
Crown dealerships operating in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia;
Gray-DanielsGreenville Automotive dealerships operating in the Jackson, Mississippi area;Greenville, South Carolina;
Hare and Estes dealerships operating in the Indianapolis, Indiana area;
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McDavid dealerships operating in metropolitan Austin Dallas and Houston,Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas;
Nalley dealerships operating in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia; and
Park Place dealerships operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area;
Plaza dealerships operating in metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri.Missouri; and
Mike Shaw dealerships in the Denver, Colorado area.
Our revenues are derived primarily from: (i) the sale of new vehicles; (ii) the sale of used vehicles to individual retail customers ("used retail") and to other dealers at auction ("wholesale") (the terms "used retail" and "wholesale" collectively referred to as "used"); (iii) repair and maintenance services, including collision repair, the sale of automotive replacement parts, and the reconditioning of used vehicles (collectively referred to as "parts and service"); and (iv) the arrangement of third-party vehicle financing and the sale of a number of vehicle protection products (defined below and collectively referred to as "F&I").

We evaluate the results of our new and used vehicle sales based on unit volumes and gross profit per vehicle sold, our parts and service operations based on aggregate gross profit, and our F&I business based on F&I gross profit per vehicle sold.
Our continued organic growth is dependent upon the execution of our balanced automotive retailing and service business strategy, the continued strength of our brand mix, and the production and allocation of desirable vehicles from the automobile manufacturers whose brands we sell. Our vehicle sales have historically fluctuated with product availability as well as local and national economic conditions, including consumer confidence, availability of consumer credit, fuel prices, and employment levels. Additionally, our ability to sell certain new and used vehicles can be negatively impacted by a number of factors, some of which are outside of our control and may include manufacturer imposed stop-sales or open safety recalls, primarily due to, but not limited to, vehicle safety concerns or a vehicle's failure to meet environmental related requirements. We believe that the impact on our business of any future negative trends in new vehicle sales would be partially mitigated by (i) the expected relative stability of our parts and service operations over the long-term, (ii) the variable nature of significant components of our cost structure, and (iii) our diversified brand and geographic mix.
Our results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 were impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma which had a net adverse impact on our results due to the temporary closure of certain dealerships in our Texas, Florida and Georgia markets. The loss of business caused by these storms should be considered when comparing current results to prior periods.
The seasonally adjusted annual rate ("SAAR") of new vehicle sales in the U.S. during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was 17.1 million compared to 17.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The automotive retail business continues to benefit from the availability of credit to consumers and relatively low overall unemployment levels, fuel prices, and interest rates. Demand for new vehicles is generally highest during the second, third, and fourth quarters of each year and, accordingly, we expect our revenues and operating results to generally be higher during these periods. Revenues and operating results may be impacted significantly from quarter-to-quarter by changing economic conditions, vehicle manufacturer incentive programs, adverse weather events or other developments outside of our control.
Our gross profit margin varies with our revenue mix. Sales of new vehicles generally resulthave historically resulted in a lower gross profit margin than used vehicle sales, sales of parts and service, and sales of F&I products. As a result, when used vehicle, parts and service, and F&I revenue increase as a percentage of total revenue, we expect our overall gross profit margin to increase.
Selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A") expenses consist primarily of fixed and incentive-based compensation, advertising, rent, insurance, utilities, and other customary operating expenses. A significant portion of our cost structure is variable (such as sales commissions), or controllable (such as advertising), which we believe allows us to adapt to changes in the retail environment over the long-term. We evaluate commissions paid to salespeople as a percentage of retail vehicle gross profit, advertising expense on a per vehicle retailed ("PVR") basis, and all other SG&A expenses in the aggregate as a percentage of total gross profit.
Our continued organic growth is dependent upon the execution of our balanced automotive retailing and service business strategy, the continued strength of our brand mix, and the production and allocation of desirable vehicles from the automobile manufacturers whose brands we sell. Our vehicle sales have historically fluctuated with product availability as well as local and national economic conditions, including consumer confidence, availability of consumer credit, fuel prices, and employment levels. Our vehicle sales may also be impacted by manufacturer imposed stop-sales or open safety recalls.
Our ability to sell certain new and used vehicles can be negatively impacted by a number of factors, some of which are outside of our control. As a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, certain vehicle manufacturers slowed or temporarily halted assembly lines for the safety of their workers. Furthermore, significant shortages of semiconductor chips and other component parts and supplies have also forced many automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to suspend or curtail production. The impact of these factors have negatively impacted our new vehicle inventory levels. We cannot predict with any certainty how long the automotive retail industry will continue to be subject to these shortages or when normalized production will resume at these manufacturers.
We also cannot predict the duration or scope, and future effects, of the impacts from the COVID-19 global pandemic, which may adversely impact our financial condition, liquidity and cash flow. Vaccine efficacy to new strains of the virus, side effects and the public's willingness to get vaccinated, all remain challenges, which could lengthen the duration of the impacts of the pandemic. We continue to monitor and respond as necessary to the Company’s operational needs and financial flexibility during the ongoing outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the resulting economic uncertainty. Our top priority continues to be the safety and protection of our customers, team members and their families. We have modified certain business practices to conform to government restrictions and are taking precautionary measures as directed by government and regulatory authorities.
We continue to believe that any future negative trends in new vehicle sales caused by lack of inventory availability would be partially mitigated by (i) increased demand for pre-owned vehicles, (ii) the expected relative stability of our parts and service operations over the long-term, (iii) the variable nature of significant components of our cost structure, and (iv) our diversified brand and geographic mix.
The seasonally adjusted annual rate ("SAAR") of new vehicle sales in the U.S. during the three months ended June 30, 2021 was 17.0 million compared to 11.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020. On a same-store basis, all of our revenue streams increased from the prior year quarter and we experienced a significant increase in both new and used vehicle gross profit and margins during the three months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to the prior year period. New vehicle supply disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the semiconductor chip shortage have reduced the availability of new vehicle inventory, which has driven up demand for used vehicles. Our parts and service business continued to show signs of a recovery and has returned to pre-pandemic levels of activity and profitability.
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We had total available liquidity of $406.4$576.5 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, which consisted of cash and cash equivalents of $2.8$102.3 million, $75.0 million of funds in our floor plan offset accounts, $190.0 million of availability under our new vehicle floorplanfloor plan facility that is able to be re-designatedconverted to our revolving credit facility, $46.7$49.2 million of availability under our revolving credit facility, and $91.9$160.0 million of availability under our used vehicle revolving floor plan facility. For further discussion of our liquidity, please refer to "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below. We believe we will have sufficient liquidity to meet our debt service and working capital requirements; commitments and contingencies; debt repayment, maturity and repurchase obligations; acquisitions; capital expenditures; and any operating requirements for at least the next twelve months.

Park Place Acquisition

On July 6, 2020, the Company, through two of its subsidiaries, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with certain members of the Park Place Dealership group, to acquire substantially all of the assets of, and lease the real property related to, 12 new vehicle dealership franchises (8 dealership locations), two collision centers and an auto auction (collectively, the "Park Place acquisition"). The Park Place acquisition was completed on August 24, 2020 and financed through a combination of cash, floor plan facilities and seller financing. The seller financing comprised $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of a 4.00% promissory note due August 2021 and $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.00% promissory note due February 2022 (collectively, the "Seller Notes"). In September 2020, the Company redeemed the Seller Notes with proceeds from the offering of 4.50% Notes due 2028 and 4.75% Notes due 2030.










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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 Compared to the Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162020
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,Increase
(Decrease)
%
Change
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
REVENUE:
New vehicle$1,368.4 $761.8 $606.6 80 %
Used vehicle816.2 447.5 368.7 82 %
Parts and service292.4 169.2 123.2 73 %
Finance and insurance, net107.0 66.6 40.4 61 %
TOTAL REVENUE2,584.0 1,445.1 1,138.9 79 %
GROSS PROFIT:
New vehicle124.1 38.6 85.5 222 %
Used vehicle83.5 37.1 46.4 125 %
Parts and service182.6 100.5 82.1 82 %
Finance and insurance, net107.0 66.6 40.4 61 %
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT497.2 242.8 254.4 105 %
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general, and administrative269.7 152.2 117.5 77 %
Depreciation and amortization10.1 9.7 0.4 %
Other operating (income), net(1.0)(1.3)0.3 23 %
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS218.4 82.2 136.2 166 %
OTHER EXPENSES:
Floor plan interest expense2.1 4.1 (2.0)(49)%
Other interest expense, net14.4 11.8 2.6 22 %
Total other expenses, net16.5 15.9 0.6 %
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES201.9 66.3 135.6 205 %
Income tax expense49.8 16.7 33.1 198 %
NET INCOME$152.1 $49.6 $102.5 207 %
Net income per common share—Diluted$7.80 $2.57 $5.23 204 %

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 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 
Increase
(Decrease)
 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
REVENUE:       
New vehicle$881.6
 $940.9
 $(59.3) (6)%
Used vehicle455.6
 476.4
 (20.8) (4)%
Parts and service197.2
 200.4
 (3.2) (2)%
Finance and insurance, net67.7
 65.4
 2.3
 4 %
TOTAL REVENUE1,602.1
 1,683.1
 (81.0) (5)%
GROSS PROFIT:       
New vehicle41.0
 47.5
 (6.5) (14)%
Used vehicle28.8
 29.8
 (1.0) (3)%
Parts and service122.8
 123.0
 (0.2)  %
Finance and insurance, net67.7
 65.4
 2.3
 4 %
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT260.3
 265.7
 (5.4) (2)%
OPERATING EXPENSES:       
Selling, general, and administrative182.5
 185.7
 (3.2) (2)%
Depreciation and amortization8.1
 7.8
 0.3
 4 %
Other operating expenses, net
 1.5
 (1.5) (100)%
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS69.7
 70.7
 (1.0) (1)%
OTHER EXPENSES:       
Floor plan interest expense5.8
 5.0
 0.8
 16 %
Other interest expense, net13.4
 13.2
 0.2
 2 %
Swap interest expense0.4
 0.8
 (0.4) (50)%
Total other expenses, net19.6
 19.0
 0.6
 3 %
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES50.1
 51.7
 (1.6) (3)%
Income tax expense19.4
 19.3
 0.1
 1 %
NET INCOME$30.7
 $32.4
 $(1.7) (5)%
Net income per common share—Diluted$1.48
 $1.47
 $0.01
 1 %



For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2017 2016 20212020
REVENUE MIX PERCENTAGES:   REVENUE MIX PERCENTAGES:
New vehicle55.0% 55.9 %New vehicle53.0 %52.7 %
Used vehicle retail25.0% 25.1 %Used vehicle retail29.4 %28.6 %
Used vehicle wholesale3.5% 3.2 %Used vehicle wholesale2.2 %2.4 %
Parts and service12.3% 11.9 %Parts and service11.3 %11.7 %
Finance and insurance, net4.2% 3.9 %Finance and insurance, net4.1 %4.6 %
Total revenue100.0% 100.0 %Total revenue100.0 %100.0 %
GROSS PROFIT MIX PERCENTAGES:   GROSS PROFIT MIX PERCENTAGES:
New vehicle15.8% 17.9 %New vehicle25.0 %15.9 %
Used vehicle retail11.0% 12.0 %Used vehicle retail14.8 %13.0 %
Used vehicle wholesale% (0.8)%Used vehicle wholesale2.0 %2.3 %
Parts and service47.2% 46.3 %Parts and service36.7 %41.4 %
Finance and insurance, net26.0% 24.6 %Finance and insurance, net21.5 %27.4 %
Total gross profit100.0% 100.0 %Total gross profit100.0 %100.0 %
GROSS PROFIT MARGIN16.2% 15.8 %GROSS PROFIT MARGIN19.2 16.8 
SG&A EXPENSES AS A PERCENTAGE OF GROSS PROFIT70.1% 69.9 %SG&A EXPENSES AS A PERCENTAGE OF GROSS PROFIT54.2 %62.7 %
Total revenue during the thirdsecond quarter of 2017 decreased2021 increased by $81.0 million (5%$1.14 billion (79%) compared to the thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2020, due to a $59.3$606.6 million (6%(80%) decreaseincrease in new vehicle revenue, a $20.8$368.7 million (4%(82%) decreaseincrease in used vehicle revenue, and a $3.2$123.2 million (2%(73%) decreaseincrease in parts and service revenue partially offset byand a $2.3$40.4 million (4%(61%) increase in F&I, net revenue. During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, gross profit decreasedincreased by $5.4$254.4 million (2%(105%) driven by a $6.5an $85.5 million (14%(222%) decreaseincrease in new vehicle gross profit, a $1.0$46.4 million (3%(125%) decreaseincrease in used vehicle gross profit, and a $0.2an $82.1 million decrease(82%) increase in parts and service gross profit partially offset byand a $2.3$40.4 million (4%(61%) increase in F&I gross profit.
Income from operations during the thirdsecond quarter of 2017 decreased2021 increased by $1.0$136.2 million (1%(166%) compared to the thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2020, primarily due to the $5.4$254.4 million (2%(105%) decreaseincrease in gross profit, partially offset by a $3.2$117.5 million (2%(77%) decreaseincrease in SG&A expense, a $0.4 million (4%) increase in depreciation and amortization expenses and a $1.5$0.3 million (23%) decrease in other operating expenses,(income) expense, net. Total other expenses, net increased by $0.6 million (3%(4%), primarily due to a $0.8$2.6 million (16%(22%) increase in floor plan interest expense and a $0.2 million increase in other interest expense, net partially offset by a $0.4$2.0 million (50%(49%) decrease in swapfloor plan interest expense during the thirdsecond quarter of 2017.2021. As a result, income before income taxes decreased $1.6increased $135.6 million (3%(205%). The $0.1Overall, net income increased by $102.5 million (1%(207%) during the second quarter of 2021 as compared to the second quarter of 2020.

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New Vehicle—
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)%
Change
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data)
As Reported:
Revenue:
Luxury$608.2 $243.5 $364.7 150 %
Import556.1 341.9 214.2 63 %
Domestic204.1 176.4 27.7 16 %
Total new vehicle revenue$1,368.4 $761.8 $606.6 80 %
Gross profit:
Luxury$61.9 $16.8 $45.1 268 %
Import44.0 12.5 31.5 252 %
Domestic18.2 9.3 8.9 96 %
Total new vehicle gross profit$124.1 $38.6 $85.5 222 %
New vehicle units:
Luxury10,085 4,359 5,726 131 %
Import17,257 11,610 5,647 49 %
Domestic4,383 4,091 292 %
Total new vehicle units31,725 20,060 11,665 58 %
Same Store:
Revenue:
Luxury$381.0 $236.2 $144.8 61 %
Import553.4 341.8 211.6 62 %
Domestic204.1 168.8 35.3 21 %
Total new vehicle revenue$1,138.5 $746.8 $391.7 52 %
Gross profit:
Luxury$36.1 $16.3 $19.8 121 %
Import43.9 12.4 31.5 254 %
Domestic18.2 8.8 9.4 107 %
Total new vehicle gross profit$98.2 $37.5 $60.7 162 %
New vehicle units
Luxury6,505 4,218 2,287 54 %
Import17,205 11,610 5,595 48 %
Domestic4,383 3,936 447 11 %
Total new vehicle units28,093 19,764 8,329 42 %

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New Vehicle Metrics—
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)%
Change
 20212020
As Reported:
Revenue per new vehicle sold$43,133 $37,976 $5,157 14 %
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$3,912 $1,924 $1,988 103 %
New vehicle gross margin9.1 %5.1 %4.0 %
Luxury:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$6,138 $3,854 $2,284 59 %
New vehicle gross margin10.2 %6.9 %3.3 %
Import:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$2,550 $1,077 $1,473 137 %
New vehicle gross margin7.9 %3.7 %4.2 %
Domestic:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$4,152 $2,273 $1,879 83 %
New vehicle gross margin8.9 %5.3 %3.6 %
Same Store:
Revenue per new vehicle sold$40,526 $37,786 $2,740 %
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$3,496 $1,897 $1,599 84 %
New vehicle gross margin8.6 %5.0 %3.6 %
Luxury:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$5,550 $3,864 $1,686 44 %
New vehicle gross margin9.5 %6.9 %2.6 %
Import:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$2,552 $1,068 $1,484 139 %
New vehicle gross margin7.9 %3.6 %4.3 %
Domestic:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$4,152 $2,236 $1,916 86 %
New vehicle gross margin8.9 %5.2 %3.7 %
New vehicle revenue increased by $606.6 million (80%) due to a $364.7 million (150%) increase in income tax expense was due to anluxury brands revenue, a $214.2 million (63%) increase in our effective tax rate by 140 basis points,import brands revenue and a $27.7 million (16%) increase in domestic brands revenue. Luxury brand revenue benefited from 37.3% for the third quarteracquisition of 2016 to 38.7% for the third quarter of 2017. Overall, net income decreased by $1.7 million (5%)Park Place Dealership group which occurred during the third quarter of 2017 as compared to the third quarter of 2016.
During the third quarter of 2017, our dealerships2020. The 80% increase in Florida, Georgia, and Houston, Texas had various levels of business interruption due to Hurricanes Irma and Harvey. As a consequence of these storms, both our sales and service operations were closed for a number of days, resulting in a net adverse affect on the company’s third quarter 2017 financial performance. Operations in each of these locations have now returned to full capacity. Property damage sustained at the Company's dealerships and to inventory are estimated to be less than $0.5 million.
We assess the organic growth of our revenue and gross profit on a same store basis. We believe that our assessment on a same store basis represents an important indicator of comparative financial performance and provides relevant information to assess our performance. As such, for the following discussion, same store amounts consist of information from dealerships for identical months in each comparative period, commencing with the first full month we owned the dealership. Additionally, amounts related to divested dealerships are excluded from each comparative period.





New Vehicle—
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease) 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data)
As Reported:       
Revenue:       
Luxury$288.3
 $318.2
 $(29.9) (9)%
Import414.2
 427.2
 (13.0) (3)%
Domestic179.1
 195.5
 (16.4) (8)%
Total new vehicle revenue$881.6
 $940.9
 $(59.3) (6)%
Gross profit:       
Luxury$18.5
 $20.8
 $(2.3) (11)%
Import14.4
 18.3
 (3.9) (21)%
Domestic8.1
 8.4
 (0.3) (4)%
Total new vehicle gross profit$41.0
 $47.5
 $(6.5) (14)%
New vehicle units:       
Luxury5,499
 6,061
 (562) (9)%
Import14,997
 15,522
 (525) (3)%
Domestic4,691
 5,232
 (541) (10)%
Total new vehicle units25,187
 26,815
 (1,628) (6)%
        
Same Store:       
Revenue:       
Luxury$288.3
 $310.3
 $(22.0) (7)%
Import406.7
 410.8
 (4.1) (1)%
Domestic159.1
 183.6
 (24.5) (13)%
Total new vehicle revenue$854.1
 $904.7
 $(50.6) (6)%
Gross profit:       
Luxury$18.5
 $20.2
 $(1.7) (8)%
Import14.5
 17.8
 (3.3) (19)%
Domestic6.9
 8.0
 (1.1) (14)%
Total new vehicle gross profit$39.9
 $46.0
 $(6.1) (13)%
New vehicle units       
Luxury5,499
 5,913
 (414) (7)%
Import14,753
 14,969
 (216) (1)%
Domestic4,103
 4,899
 (796) (16)%
Total new vehicle units24,355
 25,781
 (1,426) (6)%




New Vehicle Metrics—
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease) 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
As Reported:       
Revenue per new vehicle sold$35,002
 $35,089
 $(87)  %
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$1,628
 $1,771
 $(143) (8)%
New vehicle gross margin4.7% 5.0% (0.3)% 

        
Luxury:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$3,364
 $3,432
 $(68) (2)%
New vehicle gross margin6.4% 6.5% (0.1)%  
Import:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$960
 $1,179
 $(219) (19)%
New vehicle gross margin3.5% 4.3% (0.8)%  
Domestic:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$1,727
 $1,606
 $121
 8 %
New vehicle gross margin4.5% 4.3% 0.2 %  
        
Same Store:       
Revenue per new vehicle sold$35,069
 $35,092
 $(23)  %
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$1,638
 $1,784
 $(146) (8)%
New vehicle gross margin4.7% 5.1% (0.4)% 

        
Luxury:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$3,364
 $3,416
 $(52) (2)%
New vehicle gross margin6.4% 6.5% (0.1)%  
Import:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$983
 $1,189
 $(206) (17)%
New vehicle gross margin3.6% 4.3% (0.7)%  
Domestic:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$1,682
 $1,633
 $49
 3 %
New vehicle gross margin4.3% 4.4% (0.1)%  
Newnew vehicle revenue decreased by $59.3 million (6%) as ais the result of a $29.958% increase in new vehicle units sold and an increase in revenue per new vehicle sold. Same store new vehicle revenue increased by $391.7 million (9%(52%) decreasedue to a $144.8 million (61%) increase in luxury brands revenue, a $16.4$211.6 million (8%(62%) decreaseincrease in domesticimport brands revenue and a $13.0$35.3 million (3%(21%) decrease in import brands revenue. Same store new vehicle revenue decreased by $50.6 million (6%) due to a $24.5 million (13%) decreaseincrease in domestic brands revenue. These same store increases are primarily due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on revenue a $22.0 million (7%) decrease in luxury brands revenue and a $4.1 million (1%) decrease in import brands revenue.
U.S. new vehicle SAAR decreased by 2%, from 17.6 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016 to 17.22020.
New vehicle gross profit increased by $85.5 million (222%) for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017. Same store unit volumes at our luxury, import,2021 and domestic brand dealerships were down 7%, 1% and 16%, respectively.
Samesame store new vehicle gross profit decreased by $6.1increased $60.7 million (13%(162%), due to a 6% decrease in new vehicle unit volumes and an 8% decrease in gross profit per new vehicle sold. over the same period. Same store new vehicle gross profit margin for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 decreased by 402021 increased 370 basis points to 4.7%8.6%. The decreaseincrease in our same store gross profit margin was primarily attributable to a change in our revenue mix towards our generally lowerefforts to focus on optimizing margin import brands and margin pressuresas new inventory levels declined as a result of generally highermanufacturers reducing or temporarily halting production due to the semiconductor chip shortage.
We ended the quarter with approximately 17 days of supply of new vehicle inventory. Our new vehicle inventory levels acrosshave been negatively impacted by production disruptions at the industry andmanufacturers caused primarily by the failure to achieve the aggressive sales and marketing incentive targets set by certain manufacturers.semiconductor chip shortage.
We believe that our new vehicle inventory continues to be well-aligned with current consumer demand, with approximately 72 days
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Used Vehicle—
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)%
Change
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data)
As Reported:
Revenue:
Used vehicle retail revenue$759.4 $412.6 $346.8 84 %
Used vehicle wholesale revenue56.8 34.9 21.9 63 %
Used vehicle revenue$816.2 $447.5 $368.7 82 %
Gross profit:
Used vehicle retail gross profit$73.5 $31.6 $41.9 133 %
Used vehicle wholesale gross profit10.0 5.5 4.5 82 %
Used vehicle gross profit$83.5 $37.1 $46.4 125 %
Used vehicle retail units:
Used vehicle retail units26,856 18,400 8,456 46 %
Same Store:
Revenue:
Used vehicle retail revenue$615.4 $403.5 $211.9 53 %
Used vehicle wholesale revenue32.3 34.4 (2.1)(6)%
Used vehicle revenue$647.7 $437.9 $209.8 48 %
Gross profit:
Used vehicle retail gross profit$61.3 $31.2 $30.1 96 %
Used vehicle wholesale gross profit6.4 5.5 0.9 16 %
Used vehicle gross profit$67.7 $36.7 $31.0 84 %
Used vehicle retail units:
Used vehicle retail units23,267 18,033 5,234 29 %
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease) 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data)
As Reported:       
Revenue:       
Used vehicle retail revenue$400.1
 $423.3
 $(23.2) (5)%
Used vehicle wholesale revenue55.5
 53.1
 2.4
 5 %
Used vehicle revenue$455.6
 $476.4
 $(20.8) (4)%
Gross profit:       
Used vehicle retail gross profit$28.9
 $31.9
 $(3.0) (9)%
Used vehicle wholesale gross profit(0.1) (2.1) 2.0
 95 %
Used vehicle gross profit$28.8
 $29.8
 $(1.0) (3)%
Used vehicle retail units:       
Used vehicle retail units18,777
 20,030
 (1,253) (6)%
        
Same Store:       
Revenue:       
Used vehicle retail revenue$386.0
 $396.9
 $(10.9) (3)%
Used vehicle wholesale revenue52.8
 50.2
 2.6
 5 %
Used vehicle revenue$438.8
 $447.1
 $(8.3) (2)%
Gross profit:       
Used vehicle retail gross profit$27.5
 $30.4
 $(2.9) (10)%
Used vehicle wholesale gross profit
 (2.1) 2.1
 100 %
Used vehicle gross profit$27.5
 $28.3
 $(0.8) (3)%
Used vehicle retail units:       
Used vehicle retail units17,993
 18,558
 (565) (3)%


Used Vehicle Metrics—
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)%
Change
 20212020
As Reported:
Revenue per used vehicle retailed$28,277 $22,424 $5,853 26 %
Gross profit per used vehicle retailed$2,737 $1,717 $1,020 59 %
Used vehicle retail gross margin9.7 %7.7 %2.0 %
Same Store:
Revenue per used vehicle retailed$26,449 $22,376 $4,073 18 %
Gross profit per used vehicle retailed$2,635 $1,730 $905 52 %
Used vehicle retail gross margin10.0 %7.7 %2.3 %
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease) 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
As Reported:       
Revenue per used vehicle retailed$21,308
 $21,133
 $175
 1 %
Gross profit per used vehicle retailed$1,539
 $1,593
 $(54) (3)%
Used vehicle retail gross margin7.2% 7.5% (0.3)% 

        
Same Store:       
Revenue per used vehicle retailed$21,453
 $21,387
 $66
  %
Gross profit per used vehicle retailed$1,528
 $1,638
 $(110) (7)%
Used vehicle retail gross margin7.1% 7.7% (0.6)% 



Used vehicle revenue decreasedincreased by $20.8$368.7 million (4%(82%) due to a 6% decrease$346.8 million (84%) increase in used vehicle retail units sold partially offset by increasesrevenue and a $21.9 million (63%) increase in revenue per used vehicle retailed and wholesale revenue. Same store used vehicle revenue decreasedincreased by $8.3$209.8 million (2%(48%) due to a 3%$211.9 million (53%) increase in used vehicle retail revenue, partially offset a $2.1 million (6%) decrease in used vehicle retail units sold partially offset by a slight increase in revenue perwholesale revenue. Total company used vehicle retailed.unit sales increased by 46% while same store used vehicle unit sales increased by 29% during the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020.


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For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021, total Company and same store used vehicle retail gross margin decreased 60profit margins increased by 200 basis points and 230 basis points, respectively as compared to 7.1% as a resultthe same quarter in the prior year. During the second quarter of 2021, the 7% decreaseused vehicle market benefited from the decline in new vehicle inventory availability. The Company's wholesale gross profit and gross margin percentage also benefited from the recovery in the used vehicle market which was partially driven by the demand in used vehicles due to new vehicle gross profit per vehicle retailed. We attribute the 60 basis point decrease insupply shortages.


our same storeOur 37 days of supply of used vehicle retail gross marginsinventory as of June 30, 2021, is slightly above our historic targeted range of 30 to a combination of increased supply of off lease vehicles and margin pressure created by higher new vehicle incentives.

We believe that35 days as we have sought to increase our used vehicle supply to counter the impact of lower new vehicle inventory continues to be well-aligned with current customer demand, with approximately 35 days of supply in our inventory as of September 30, 2017.levels.
Parts and Service—
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,Increase
(Decrease)
%
Change
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions)
As Reported:
Parts and service revenue$292.4 $169.2 $123.2 73 %
Parts and service gross profit:
Customer pay106.8 53.8 53.0 99 %
Warranty27.0 17.9 9.1 51 %
Wholesale parts8.0 4.9 3.1 63 %
Parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation$141.8 $76.6 $65.2 85 %
Parts and service gross margin, excluding reconditioning and preparation48.5 %45.3 %3.2 %
Reconditioning and preparation *$40.8 $23.9 $16.9 71 %
Total parts and service gross profit$182.6 $100.5 $82.1 82 %
Same Store:
Parts and service revenue$234.6 $166.5 $68.1 41 %
Parts and service gross profit:
Customer pay84.1 52.8 31.3 59 %
Warranty20.2 17.6 2.6 15 %
Wholesale parts6.6 4.8 1.8 38 %
Parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation$110.9 $75.2 $35.7 47 %
Parts and service gross margin, excluding reconditioning and preparation47.3 %45.2 %2.1 %
Reconditioning and preparation *$35.2 $23.6 $11.6 49 %
Total parts and service gross profit$146.1 $98.8 $47.3 48 %
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 
Increase
(Decrease)
 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (Dollars in millions)
As Reported:       
Parts and service revenue$197.2
 $200.4
 $(3.2) (2)%
Parts and service gross profit:       
Customer pay68.1
 67.0
 1.1
 2 %
Warranty20.6
 19.9
 0.7
 4 %
Wholesale parts5.3
 5.1
 0.2
 4 %
Parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation$94.0
 $92.0
 $2.0
 2 %
Parts and service gross margin, excluding reconditioning and preparation47.7% 45.9% 1.8%  
Reconditioning and preparation$28.8
 $31.0
 $(2.2) (7)%
Total parts and service gross profit$122.8
 $123.0
 $(0.2)  %
Total parts and service gross margin62.3% 61.4% 0.9% 

        
Same Store:       
Parts and service revenue$193.6
 $191.4
 $2.2
 1 %
Parts and service gross profit:       
Customer pay66.8
 64.2
 2.6
 4 %
Warranty20.3
 19.3
 1.0
 5 %
Wholesale parts5.2
 4.8
 0.4
 8 %
Parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation$92.3
 $88.3
 $4.0
 5 %
Parts and service gross margin, excluding reconditioning and preparation47.7% 46.1% 1.6%  
Reconditioning and preparation$28.1
 $29.3
 $(1.2) (4)%
Total parts and service gross profit$120.4
 $117.6
 $2.8
 2 %
Total parts and service gross margin62.2% 61.4% 0.8% 

* Reconditioning and preparation represents the gross profit earned by our parts and service departments for internal work performed and is included as a reduction of Parts and Service Cost of Sales in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income upon the sale of the vehicle.
The $3.2$123.2 million (2%(73%) decreaseincrease in parts and service revenue was due to a $3.5an $86.7 million (3%(76%) decreaseincrease in customer pay revenue, and a $0.6$21.2 million (2%(96%) decreaseincrease in wholesale parts revenue partially offset byand a $0.9$15.3 million (2%(46%) increase in warranty revenue. Same store parts and service revenue increased by $2.2$68.1 million (1%(41%) to $193.6$234.6 million during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 from $191.4$166.5 million during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2020. The increase in same store parts and service revenue was due to a $1.4$48.0 million (4%(43%) increase in warrantycustomer pay revenue, and a $1.1$15.8 million (4%(72%) increase in wholesale parts revenue partially offset byand a $0.3$4.3 million decrease(13%) increase in customer paywarranty revenue.
Parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation, increased by $2.0$65.2 million (2%(85%) to $94.0$141.8 million and same store parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation, increased by $4.0$35.7 million (5%(47%) to $92.3$110.9 million. The increase in same storeOur parts and service business had been negatively impacted in the prior period by a combination of people driving fewer miles and customer fears of being more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 in public locations. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we have seen an increase in our parts and services revenues and gross profit excluding reconditioningon a total and preparation,same store basis. This is primarily duelargely attributable to an increase in driving levels as consumers gradually return to a pre-pandemic lifestyle. We continue to focus on increasing our customer pay parts and service revenue over the higher marginslong-term by upgrading equipment,
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improving the customer experience, providing competitive benefits to our technicians and capitalizing on warranty and sublet services.our dealership training programs.



Finance and Insurance, net—
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 
Increase
(Decrease)
 
%
Change
For the Three Months Ended June 30,Increase
(Decrease)
%
Change
2017 2016  20212020
(Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data) (Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data)
As Reported:       As Reported:
Finance and insurance, net$67.7
 $65.4
 $2.3
 4%Finance and insurance, net$107.0 $66.6 $40.4 61 %
Finance and insurance, net per vehicle sold$1,540
 $1,396
 $144
 10%Finance and insurance, net per vehicle sold$1,827 $1,732 $95 %
       
Same Store:       Same Store:
Finance and insurance, net$65.5
 $62.3
 $3.2
 5%Finance and insurance, net$97.5 $65.7 $31.8 48 %
Finance and insurance, net per vehicle sold$1,547
 $1,405
 $142
 10%Finance and insurance, net per vehicle sold$1,898 $1,738 $160 %
F&I, net revenue increased by $2.3$40.4 million (4%(61%) during the thirdsecond quarter of 20172021 as compared to the thirdsecond quarter of 20162020 and same store F&I, net revenue increased by $3.2$31.8 million (5%(48%) over the same period of time. Duringperiod. We attribute the three months ended September 30, 2017, we benefited from the acceleration of commissions asincrease in all stores' F&I, net revenue to a result of our amended agreement with our primary insurance products underwriter which became effective during the fourth quarter of 2016.52% increase in total retail units sold and a 5% increase in F&I PVR.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expense—
 For the Three Months Ended June 30,Increase
(Decrease)
% of Gross
Profit Increase (Decrease)
 2021% of Gross
Profit
2020% of Gross
Profit
(Dollars in millions)
As Reported:
Personnel costs$132.5 26.6 %$71.9 29.6 %$60.6 (3.0)%
Sales compensation51.7 10.4 %24.7 10.2 %27.0 0.2 %
Share-based compensation3.7 0.7 %3.1 1.3 %0.6 (0.6)%
Outside services26.2 5.3 %17.1 7.0 %9.1 (1.7)%
Advertising8.9 1.8 %4.2 1.7 %4.7 0.1 %
Rent9.1 1.8 %5.9 2.4 %3.2 (0.6)%
Utilities4.5 0.9 %3.4 1.4 %1.1 (0.5)%
Insurance6.1 1.2 %4.7 1.9 %1.4 (0.7)%
Other27.0 5.5 %17.2 7.2 %9.8 (1.7)%
Selling, general, and administrative expense$269.7 54.2 %$152.2 62.7 %$117.5 (8.5)%
Gross profit$497.2 $242.8 
Same Store:
Personnel costs$110.8 27.1 %$70.8 29.7 %$40.0 (2.6)%
Sales compensation44.4 10.8 %24.3 10.2 %20.1 0.6 %
Share-based compensation3.7 0.9 %3.1 1.3 %0.6 (0.4)%
Outside services21.5 5.3 %16.7 7.0 %4.8 (1.7)%
Advertising7.8 1.9 %4.0 1.7 %3.8 0.2 %
Rent9.0 2.2 %5.9 2.5 %3.1 (0.3)%
Utilities3.7 0.9 %3.3 1.4 %0.4 (0.5)%
Insurance4.8 1.2 %4.5 1.9 %0.3 (0.7)%
Other21.8 5.3 %17.2 7.1 %4.6 (1.8)%
Selling, general, and administrative expense$227.5 55.6 %$149.8 62.8 %$77.7 (7.2)%
Gross profit$409.5 $238.7 
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Increase
(Decrease)
 
% of Gross
Profit Increase (Decrease)
 2017 
% of Gross
Profit
 2016 
% of Gross
Profit
 
 (Dollars in millions)
As Reported:           
Personnel costs$87.4
 33.6% $86.4
 32.5% $1.0
 1.1 %
Sales compensation27.4
 10.5% 28.6
 10.8% (1.2) (0.3)%
Share-based compensation3.6
 1.4% 3.0
 1.1% 0.6
 0.3 %
Outside services19.9
 7.6% 19.6
 7.4% 0.3
 0.2 %
Advertising6.6
 2.5% 8.5
 3.2% (1.9) (0.7)%
Rent6.5
 2.5% 7.6
 2.9% (1.1) (0.4)%
Utilities4.1
 1.6% 4.3
 1.6% (0.2)  %
Insurance4.5
 1.7% 4.0
 1.5% 0.5
 0.2 %
Other22.5
 8.7% 23.7
 8.9% (1.2) (0.2)%
Selling, general, and administrative expense$182.5
 70.1% $185.7
 69.9% $(3.2) 0.2 %
Gross profit$260.3
   $265.7
      
            
Same Store:           
Personnel costs$84.5
 33.4% $82.3
 32.4% $2.2
 1.0 %
Sales compensation26.4
 10.4% 27.2
 10.7% (0.8) (0.3)%
Share-based compensation3.6
 1.4% 3.0
 1.2% 0.6
 0.2 %
Outside services19.3
 7.6% 18.3
 7.2% 1.0
 0.4 %
Advertising6.4
 2.5% 7.6
 3.0% (1.2) (0.5)%
Rent6.5
 2.6% 7.6
 3.0% (1.1) (0.4)%
Utilities4.0
 1.6% 4.0
 1.6% 
  %
Insurance4.4
 1.7% 3.7
 1.5% 0.7
 0.2 %
Other22.0
 8.7% 22.9
 8.9% (0.9) (0.2)%
Selling, general, and administrative expense$177.1
 69.9% $176.6
 69.5% $0.5
 0.4 %
Gross profit$253.3
   $254.2
      
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SG&A expense as a percentage of gross profit was 70.1%decreased 850 basis points from 62.7% for the thirdsecond quarter of 2017 as compared2020 to 69.9%54.2% for the thirdsecond quarter of 2016.2021. Same store SG&A expense as a percentage of gross profit increased by 40decreased 720 basis points, from 69.5%62.8% for the thirdsecond quarter of 20162020 to 69.9% for55.6% over the third quarter of 2017.

same period in 2021. The 20 basis point increasedecrease in SG&A as a percentage of gross profit is partially attributable to approximately $1.5 millionprimarily the result of expense in connection with our previously disclosed CEO transition. The $1.5 million of expense reflects the remeasurement ofcertain cost cutting measures, such as advertising and changes to the amortization period of share-based awards previously granted to the CEOtravel, and other compensation to be paid during the transition period.
In addition, SG&Ahigher gross profits on new and used vehicle sales. Our personnel costs decreased by 260 basis points, on a same store basis, as a percentage of gross profit was adversely impacted by higher outside service costs predominatelyin the second quarter of 2021 as compared to the same quarter in the prior year. Sales compensation as a percentage of gross profit increased on both a total and same store basis for the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020, due to increased commission expense arising from increased profitability.
Other Operating Expense (Income), net —
Other operating expense (income), net includes gains and losses from the sale of property and equipment, and other operating items not considered core to our business. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded a gain of $0.8 million related to our investments in technologies to improve productivitya real estate sale and our customer experience, partially offset by decreases in Advertising and Rent expenses.leaseback transaction.
Floor Plan Interest Expense —
Floor plan interest expense increaseddecreased by $0.8$2.0 million (16%(49%) to $5.8$2.1 million during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 as compared to $5.0$4.1 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2020, primarily asdue to lower average new vehicle inventory levels and a decrease in the one month LIBOR rate from which our floor plan interest rate is calculated.
Other Interest Expense, net —
The $2.6 million (22%) increase in other interest expense, net is primarily the result of a higher interest rates.average debt outstanding due to the $250.0 million September 2020 offering of the Senior Notes as compared to the same period in the prior year.
Income Tax Expense —
DuringThe $33.1 million (198%) increase in income tax expense was primarily the third quarterresult of 2017a $135.6 million (205%) increase in income before income taxes. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was 24.7% compared to 25.2% in the prior comparative period. We expect our effective tax rate was 38.7% comparedfor 2021 to 37.3% for the third quarterbe around 25%.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 Compared to the NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162020
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,Increase
(Decrease)
%
Change
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
REVENUE:
New vehicle$2,520.1 $1,583.9 $936.2 59 %
Used vehicle1,507.1 940.7 566.4 60 %
Parts and service554.4 390.8 163.6 42 %
Finance and insurance, net195.3 137.0 58.3 43 %
TOTAL REVENUE4,776.9 3,052.4 1,724.5 56 %
GROSS PROFIT:
New vehicle199.6 75.0 124.6 166 %
Used vehicle139.3 67.8 71.5 105 %
Parts and service345.7 235.4 110.3 47 %
Finance and insurance, net195.3 137.0 58.3 43 %
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT879.9 515.2 364.7 71 %
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general, and administrative509.5 346.9 162.6 47 %
Depreciation and amortization19.9 19.2 0.7 %
Franchise rights impairment— 23.0 (23.0)(100)%
Other operating (income) expense, net(4.2)8.9 (13.1)(147)%
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS354.7 117.2 237.5 203 %
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME):
Floor plan interest expense5.0 11.1 (6.1)(55)%
Other interest expense, net28.4 28.8 (0.4)(1)%
Loss on extinguishment of long-term debt— 20.6 (20.6)(100)%
Gain on dealership divestitures, net— (33.7)33.7 100 %
Total other expenses, net33.4 26.8 6.6 25 %
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES321.3 90.4 230.9 255 %
Income tax expense76.4 21.3 55.1 259 %
NET INCOME$244.9 $69.1 $175.8 254 %
Net income per share—Diluted$12.56 $3.58 $8.98 251 %
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 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
Increase
(Decrease)
 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
REVENUE:       
New vehicle$2,597.0
 $2,676.3
 $(79.3) (3)%
Used vehicle1,396.6
 1,407.5
 (10.9) (1)%
Parts and service589.5
 584.9
 4.6
 1 %
Finance and insurance, net202.5
 192.6
 9.9
 5 %
TOTAL REVENUE4,785.6
 4,861.3
 (75.7) (2)%
GROSS PROFIT:       
New vehicle122.4
 139.7
 (17.3) (12)%
Used vehicle95.4
 99.8
 (4.4) (4)%
Parts and service367.2
 362.0
 5.2
 1 %
Finance and insurance, net202.5
 192.6
 9.9
 5 %
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT787.5
 794.1
 (6.6) (1)%
OPERATING EXPENSES:       
Selling, general, and administrative549.2
 549.2
 
  %
Depreciation and amortization24.0
 23.0
 1.0
 4 %
Other operating expenses, net0.7
 4.2
 (3.5) (83)%
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS213.6
 217.7
 (4.1) (2)%
OTHER EXPENSES:       
Floor plan interest expense17.1
 14.4
 2.7
 19 %
Other interest expense, net40.2
 40.0
 0.2
 1 %
Swap interest expense1.6
 2.4
 (0.8) (33)%
Total other expenses, net58.9
 56.8
 2.1
 4 %
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES154.7
 160.9
 (6.2) (4)%
Income tax expense58.1
 60.8
 (2.7) (4)%
NET INCOME$96.6
 $100.1
 $(3.5) (3)%
Net income per common share—Diluted$4.60
 $4.37
 $0.23
 5 %


For the Nine Months Ended September 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 2016 20212020
REVENUE MIX PERCENTAGES:   REVENUE MIX PERCENTAGES:
New vehicle54.3% 55.1 %New vehicle52.8 %51.9 %
Used vehicle retail26.0% 25.8 %Used vehicle retail28.6 %28.1 %
Used vehicle wholesale3.2% 3.1 %Used vehicle wholesale2.9 %2.7 %
Parts and service12.3% 12.0 %Parts and service11.6 %12.8 %
Finance and insurance, net4.2% 4.0 %Finance and insurance, net4.1 %4.5 %
Total revenue100.0% 100.0 %Total revenue100.0 %100.0 %
GROSS PROFIT MIX PERCENTAGES:   GROSS PROFIT MIX PERCENTAGES:
New vehicle15.5% 17.6 %New vehicle22.7 %14.6 %
Used vehicle retail12.1% 12.7 %Used vehicle retail13.7 %12.1 %
Used vehicle wholesale0.1% (0.2)%Used vehicle wholesale2.1 %1.0 %
Parts and service46.6% 45.6 %Parts and service39.3 %45.7 %
Finance and insurance, net25.7% 24.3 %Finance and insurance, net22.2 %26.6 %
Total gross profit100.0% 100.0 %Total gross profit100.0 %100.0 %
GROSS PROFIT MARGIN16.5% 16.3 %GROSS PROFIT MARGIN18.4 %16.9 %
SG&A EXPENSES AS A PERCENTAGE OF GROSS PROFIT69.7% 69.2 %SG&A EXPENSES AS A PERCENTAGE OF GROSS PROFIT57.9 %67.3 %
Total revenue duringfor the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 decreased2021 increased by $75.7 million (2%$1.72 billion (56%) compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2020, due to a $79.3$936.2 million (3%(59%decreaseincrease in new vehicle revenue, and a $10.9$566.4 million (1%(60%) decreaseincrease in used vehicle partially offset byrevenue, a $9.9$163.6 million (5%) increase in F&I, net revenue and a $4.6 million (1%(42%) increase in parts and service revenue and a $58.3 million (43%) increase in F&I, net revenue. The $6.6$364.7 million decrease(71%) increase in gross profit during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 was driven by a decrease of $17.3$124.6 million (12%(166%) increase in new vehicle gross profit, and a $4.4$110.3 million (4%) decrease in used vehicle gross profit, offset by a $9.9 million (5%) increase in F&I gross profit and a $5.2 million (1%(47%) increase in parts and service gross profit. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, our totalprofit, a $71.5 million (105%) increase in used vehicle gross profit margin increased 20 basis points to 16.5%.and a $58.3 million (43%) increase in F&I, net gross profit.
Income from operations during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 decreased2021 increased by $4.1$237.5 million (2%) compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2020, due to a $6.6the $364.7 million decrease(71%) increase in gross profit, a $23.0 million franchise right impairment charge for the three months ended March 31, 2020, a $13.1 million (147%) decrease in other operating expense, net, partially offset by a $162.6 million (47%) increase in SG&A expenses and a $1.0$0.7 million (4%) increase in depreciation and amortization expense,expense.
Total other expenses, net increased by $6.6 million (25%), primarily as a result of a $33.7 million decrease in the gain on dealership divestitures, net during the first six months of 2021 when compared to the first six months of 2020, partially offset by a $3.5$6.1 million (83%(55%) decrease in other operating expenses, net. The $2.1 million increase in other expenses, net during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was due to a $2.7 million (19%) increase in floor plan interest expense, partially offset byno loss on extinguishment of debt and a $0.8$0.4 million (33%(1%) decrease in swapother interest expense. As a result, incomeexpense, net. Income before income taxes decreased by $6.2increased $230.9 million (4%) to $154.7$321.3 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017. The decrease in income before income taxes resulted in a decrease in income tax expense of $2.7 million (4%).2021. Overall, net income decreasedincreased by $3.5$175.8 million (3%(254%) during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 as compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2020.
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Table of our revenue and gross profit on a same store basis. We believe that our assessment on a same store basis represents an important indicator of comparative financial performance and provides relevant information to assess our performance. As such, for the following discussion, same store amounts consist of information from dealerships for identical months in each comparative period, commencing with the first full month we owned the dealership. Additionally, amounts related to divested dealerships are excluded from each comparative period.Contents




New Vehicle—
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,Increase
(Decrease)
%
Change
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data)
As Reported:
Revenue:
Luxury$1,126.2 $520.0 $606.2 117 %
Import995.6 700.1 295.5 42 %
Domestic398.3 363.8 34.5 %
Total new vehicle revenue$2,520.1 $1,583.9 $936.2 59 %
Gross profit:
Luxury$106.6 $33.7 $72.9 216 %
Import62.1 23.2 38.9 168 %
Domestic30.9 18.1 12.8 71 %
Total new vehicle gross profit$199.6 $75.0 $124.6 166 %
New vehicle units:
Luxury18,596 9,351 9,245 99 %
Import31,634 24,068 7,566 31 %
Domestic8,754 8,618 136 %
Total new vehicle units58,984 42,037 16,947 40 %
Same Store:
Revenue:
Luxury$703.2 $503.5 $199.7 40 %
Import991.5 684.2 307.3 45 %
Domestic393.6 340.2 53.4 16 %
Total new vehicle revenue$2,088.3 $1,527.9 $560.4 37 %
Gross profit:
Luxury$60.7 $32.5 $28.2 87 %
Import62.0 22.8 39.2 172 %
Domestic30.6 16.9 13.7 81 %
Total new vehicle gross profit$153.3 $72.2 $81.1 112 %
New vehicle units:
Luxury12,031 9,038 2,993 33 %
Import31,556 23,565 7,991 34 %
Domestic8,653 8,094 559 %
Total new vehicle units52,240 40,697 11,543 28 %
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 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
Increase
(Decrease)
 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data)
As Reported:       
Revenue:       
Luxury$852.3
 $909.7
 $(57.4) (6)%
Import1,205.7
 1,206.0
 (0.3)  %
Domestic539.0
 560.6
 (21.6) (4)%
Total new vehicle revenue$2,597.0
 $2,676.3
 $(79.3) (3)%
Gross profit:       
Luxury$54.7
 $61.4
 $(6.7) (11)%
Import42.8
 52.9
 (10.1) (19)%
Domestic24.9
 25.4
 (0.5) (2)%
Total new vehicle gross profit$122.4
 $139.7
 $(17.3) (12)%
New vehicle units:       
Luxury16,117
 17,469
 (1,352) (8)%
Import43,504
 43,814
 (310) (1)%
Domestic14,163
 15,326
 (1,163) (8)%
Total new vehicle units73,784
 76,609
 (2,825) (4)%
        
Same Store:       
Revenue:       
Luxury$852.3
 $889.9
 $(37.6) (4)%
Import1,186.8
 1,154.7
 32.1
 3 %
Domestic487.2
 524.1
 (36.9) (7)%
Total new vehicle revenue$2,526.3
 $2,568.7
 $(42.4) (2)%
Gross profit:       
Luxury$54.8
 $59.9
 $(5.1) (9)%
Import42.5
 51.3
 (8.8) (17)%
Domestic21.6
 23.8
 (2.2) (9)%
Total new vehicle gross profit$118.9
 $135.0
 $(16.1) (12)%
New vehicle units:       
Luxury16,117
 17,102
 (985) (6)%
Import42,891
 42,049
 842
 2 %
Domestic12,677
 14,256
 (1,579) (11)%
Total new vehicle units71,685
 73,407
 (1,722) (2)%
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New Vehicle Metrics—
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)%
Change
 20212020
As Reported:
Revenue per new vehicle sold$42,725 $37,679 $5,046 13 %
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$3,384 $1,784 $1,600 90 %
New vehicle gross margin7.9 %4.7 %3.2 %
Luxury:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$5,732 $3,604 $2,128 59 %
New vehicle gross margin9.5 %6.5 %3.0 %
Import:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$1,963 $964 $999 104 %
New vehicle gross margin6.2 %3.3 %2.9 %
Domestic:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$3,530 $2,100 $1,430 68 %
New vehicle gross margin7.8 %5.0 %2.8 %
Same Store:
Revenue per new vehicle sold$39,975 $37,543 $2,432 %
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$2,935 $1,774 $1,161 65 %
New vehicle gross margin7.3 %4.7 %2.6 %
Luxury:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$5,045 $3,596 $1,449 40 %
New vehicle gross margin8.6 %6.5 %2.1 %
Import:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$1,965 $968 $997 103 %
New vehicle gross margin6.3 %3.3 %3.0 %
Domestic:
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$3,536 $2,088 $1,448 69 %
New vehicle gross margin7.8 %5.0 %2.8 %
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease) 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
As Reported:       
Revenue per new vehicle sold$35,197
 $34,935
 $262
 1 %
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$1,659
 $1,824
 $(165) (9)%
New vehicle gross margin4.7% 5.2% (0.5)% 

        
Luxury:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$3,394
 $3,515
 $(121) (3)%
New vehicle gross margin6.4% 6.7% (0.3)%  
Import:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$984
 $1,207
 $(223) (18)%
New vehicle gross margin3.5% 4.4% (0.9)%  
Domestic:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$1,758
 $1,657
 $101
 6 %
New vehicle gross margin4.6% 4.5% 0.1 %  
        
Same Store:       
Revenue per new vehicle sold$35,242
 $34,993
 $249
 1 %
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$1,659
 $1,839
 $(180) (10)%
New vehicle gross margin4.7% 5.3% (0.6)% 

        
Luxury:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$3,400
 $3,503
 $(103) (3)%
New vehicle gross margin6.4% 6.7% (0.3)%  
Import:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$991
 $1,220
 $(229) (19)%
New vehicle gross margin3.6% 4.4% (0.8)%  
Domestic:       
Gross profit per new vehicle sold$1,704
 $1,669
 $35
 2 %
New vehicle gross margin4.4% 4.5% (0.1)%  
NewFor the six months ended June 30, 2021, new vehicle revenue decreasedincreased by $79.3$936.2 million (3%(59%) as a result of a 4% decrease40% increase in new vehicle units sold, partially offset by a 1%as well as an increase in revenue per new vehicle sold. SameFor the six months ended June 30, 2021, same store new vehicle revenue decreasedincreased by $42.4$560.4 million (2%(37%) as athe result of a 2% decrease28% increase in new vehicle units sold, partially offset by a slightand as well as an increase in revenue per unit sold.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, new vehicle sold.
Samegross profit and same store new vehicle gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 decreasedincreased by $16.1$124.6 million (12%(166%) and $81.1 million (112%), due to a 10% decrease in gross profit per new vehicle sold.respectively. Same store new vehicle gross margin for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 decreased by 602021 improved 260 basis points to 4.7%7.3%.
The decreaseseasonally adjusted annual rate ("SAAR") of new vehicle sales in ourthe U.S. during the six months ended June 30, 2021 was 17.0 million compared to 13.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020, a 28% increase. The Company experienced continued strength in new vehicle sales for the six months ended June 30, 2021, building on the new vehicle sales recovery in the latter part of 2020. The increase in new vehicle sales revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 over the same store gross profit margin was primarilyperiod in the prior year is also attributable to a changethe acquisition of the Park Place Dealership group in our revenue mix towards our generally lower margin import brandsAugust 2020 and margin pressuresthe significant decline in new vehicle sales during April 2020 as a result of generally higherthe COVID-19 pandemic. On a same store basis, we experienced an increase in gross profit across all three categories of new vehicle sales driven by the increase in volume and gross profit per new vehicle sold. The increased profitability is partly attributable to the lack of supply of new vehicle inventory levels acrossdriven by the industry andmanufacturer production challenges arising from semiconductor chip shortages. Due to the failure to achievereduced supply of new vehicles by manufacturers, new vehicle days supply of inventory was approximately 17 days for the aggressivesix months ended June 30,
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2021, which is well below our targeted days supply. Luxury new vehicle sales and marketing incentive targets setgross profit increased on an as reported basis by certain manufacturers.$606.2 million (117%) and $72.9 million (216%), respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020 in part due to the Park Place acquisition which occurred in the third quarter of 2020. On a same store basis, we saw an improvement in gross profit margin across all categories of revenue in the second quarter of 2021 as compared to the second quarter of 2020, due to the low supply of new vehicle inventory which coupled with the demand for new vehicles, resulted in improved gross profit margins across all new vehicle categories.


Used Vehicle—
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)%
Change
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data)
As Reported:
Revenue:
Used vehicle retail revenue$1,366.9 $858.6 $508.3 59 %
Used vehicle wholesale revenue140.2 82.1 58.1 71 %
Used vehicle revenue$1,507.1 $940.7 $566.4 60 %
Gross profit:
Used vehicle retail gross profit$121.0 $62.8 $58.2 93 %
Used vehicle wholesale gross profit18.3 5.0 13.3 266 %
Used vehicle gross profit$139.3 $67.8 $71.5 105 %
Used vehicle retail units:
Used vehicle retail units50,375 38,687 11,688 30 %
Same Store:
Revenue:
Used vehicle retail revenue$1,115.2 $820.4 $294.8 36 %
Used vehicle wholesale revenue89.6 79.2 10.4 13 %
Used vehicle revenue$1,204.8 $899.6 $305.2 34 %
Gross profit:
Used vehicle retail gross profit$101.3 $60.8 $40.5 67 %
Used vehicle wholesale gross profit12.8 5.1 7.7 151 %
Used vehicle gross profit$114.1 $65.9 $48.2 73 %
Used vehicle retail units:
Used vehicle retail units44,007 37,012 6,995 19 %
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease) 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data)
As Reported:       
Revenue:       
Used vehicle retail revenue$1,245.7
 $1,254.7
 $(9.0) (1)%
Used vehicle wholesale revenue150.9
 152.8
 (1.9) (1)%
Used vehicle revenue$1,396.6
 $1,407.5
 $(10.9) (1)%
Gross profit:       
Used vehicle retail gross profit$94.4
 $101.4
 $(7.0) (7)%
Used vehicle wholesale gross profit1.0
 (1.6) 2.6
 163 %
Used vehicle gross profit$95.4
 $99.8
 $(4.4) (4)%
Used vehicle retail units:       
Used vehicle retail units59,107
 59,378
 (271)  %
        
Same Store:       
Revenue:       
Used vehicle retail revenue$1,200.9
 $1,170.5
 $30.4
 3 %
Used vehicle wholesale revenue144.8
 145.2
 (0.4)  %
Used vehicle revenue$1,345.7
 $1,315.7
 $30.0
 2 %
Gross profit:       
Used vehicle retail gross profit$90.0
 $94.7
 $(4.7) (5)%
Used vehicle wholesale gross profit1.2
 (1.4) 2.6
 NM
Used vehicle gross profit$91.2
 $93.3
 $(2.1) (2)%
Used vehicle retail units:       
Used vehicle retail units56,623
 54,674
 1,949
 4 %



Used Vehicle Metrics—
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,Increase (Decrease)%
Change
 20212020
As Reported:
Revenue per used vehicle retailed$27,134 $22,194 $4,940 22 %
Gross profit per used vehicle retailed$2,402 $1,623 $779 48 %
Used vehicle retail gross margin8.9 %7.3 %1.6 %
Same Store:
Revenue per used vehicle retailed$25,341 $22,166 $3,175 14 %
Gross profit per used vehicle retailed$2,302 $1,643 $659 40 %
Used vehicle retail gross margin9.1 %7.4 %1.7 %
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 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, Increase (Decrease) 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
As Reported:       
Revenue per used vehicle retailed$21,075
 $21,131
 $(56)  %
Gross profit per used vehicle retailed$1,597
 $1,708
 $(111) (6)%
Used vehicle retail gross margin7.6% 8.1% (0.5)% 

        
Same Store:       
Revenue per used vehicle retailed$21,209
 $21,409
 $(200) (1)%
Gross profit per used vehicle retailed$1,589
 $1,732
 $(143) (8)%
Used vehicle retail gross margin7.5% 8.1% (0.6)% 

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Used vehicle revenue decreasedincreased by $10.9$566.4 million (1%(60%) due to a decrease of $9.0$508.3 million (1%(59%) increase in used vehicle retail revenue, and a $1.9$58.1 million (1%(71%) decreaseincrease in used vehicle wholesale revenue. Same store used vehicle revenue increased by $30.0$305.2 million (2%(34%) due to ana $294.8 million (36%) increase of $30.4 million (3%) in same store used vehicle retail revenue, partially offset byand a $0.4$10.4 million decrease(13%) increase in same store used vehicle wholesale revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 same store used vehicle retail unit sales grew by 1,949 units (4%).

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 same store used vehicle retail2021, gross profit margins decreased 60increased by 160 basis points to 7.5% as8.9%. Due to the new vehicle inventory shortages that have arisen due to manufacturer challenges, we continue to see an increased demand for used vehicles. As a result, of the 8% decreaseon both a same store and as reported basis, we experienced a significant improvement in used vehicle gross profit permargins during the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the same period in the prior year. Used vehicle retailedgross profit margins increased for the six months ended June 30, 2021 by $71.5 million (105%) on an all store basis and $48.2 million (73%) on a 1% decrease in revenue persame store basis as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. We finished the first quarter with a 37 days supply of used vehicle retailed.inventory, slightly above our historic targeted supply of 30 to 35 days. The increase in the days supply of used inventory was driven by the new vehicle inventory shortages which has helped drive demand for used vehicle sales.

Parts and Service—
 For the Six Months Ended June 30,Increase
(Decrease)
%
Change
 20212020
 (Dollars in millions)
As Reported:
Parts and service revenue$554.4 $390.8 $163.6 42 %
Parts and service gross profit:
Customer pay203.9 131.8 72.1 55 %
Warranty51.1 40.1 11.0 27 %
Wholesale parts15.0 9.9 5.1 52 %
Parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation$270.0 $181.8 $88.2 49 %
Parts and service gross margin, excluding reconditioning and preparation48.7 %46.5 %2.2 %
Reconditioning and preparation *$75.7 $53.6 $22.1 41 %
Total parts and service gross profit$345.7 $235.4 $110.3 47 %
Same Store:
Parts and service revenue$446.7 $377.6 $69.1 18 %
Parts and service gross profit:
Customer pay161.1 127.6 33.5 26 %
Warranty38.5 38.7 (0.2)(1)%
Wholesale parts12.5 9.5 3.0 32 %
Parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation$212.1 $175.8 $36.3 21 %
Parts and service gross margin, excluding reconditioning and preparation47.5 %46.6 %0.9 %
Reconditioning and preparation *$65.1 $51.6 $13.5 26 %
Total parts and service gross profit$277.2 $227.4 $49.8 22 %
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
Increase
(Decrease)
 
%
Change
 2017 2016 
 (Dollars in millions)
As Reported:       
Parts and service revenue$589.5
 $584.9
 $4.6
 1 %
Parts and service gross profit:       
Customer pay203.8
 201.4
 2.4
 1 %
Warranty61.7
 54.4
 7.3
 13 %
Wholesale parts15.7
 15.6
 0.1
 1 %
Parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation$281.2
 $271.4
 $9.8
 4 %
Parts and service gross margin, excluding reconditioning and preparation47.7% 46.4% 1.3% 

Reconditioning and preparation$86.0
 $90.6
 $(4.6) (5)%
Total parts and service gross profit$367.2
 $362.0
 $5.2
 1 %
Total parts and service gross margin62.3% 61.9% 0.4% 

        
Same Store:       
Parts and service revenue$579.6
 $556.1
 $23.5
 4 %
Parts and service gross profit:       
Customer pay199.9
 192.4
 7.5
 4 %
Warranty60.8
 52.5
 8.3
 16 %
Wholesale parts15.6
 14.5
 1.1
 8 %
Parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation$276.3
 $259.4
 $16.9
 7 %
Parts and service gross margin, excluding reconditioning and preparation47.7% 46.6% 1.1% 

Reconditioning and preparation$84.1
 $85.6
 $(1.5) (2)%
Total parts and service gross profit$360.4
 $345.0
 $15.4
 4 %
Total parts and service gross margin62.2% 62.0% 0.2% 

* Reconditioning and preparation represents the gross profit earned by our parts and service departments for internal work performed is included as a reduction of Parts and Service Cost of Sales in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income upon the sale of the vehicle.
The $4.6$163.6 million (1%(42%) increase in parts and service revenue was primarily the result of andue to a $120.4 million (46%) increase of $12.4 million (12%) in warranty revenue, partially offset by a $6.7 million (2%) decrease in customer pay revenue, and a $1.1$25.9 million (1%(47%) decreaseincrease in wholesale parts revenue and a $17.3 million (23%) increase in warranty revenue. Same store parts and service revenue increased by $23.5$69.1 million (4%(18%) from $556.1$377.6 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162020 to $579.6$446.7 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2021. The increase in same store parts and service revenue was primarily due to a $14.4$52.4 million (14%(21%) increase in warrantycustomer pay revenue, a $4.7$17.8 million (6%(34%) increase in wholesale parts revenue andpartially offset by a $4.4$1.1 million (1%(2%) increasedecrease in customer paywarranty revenue.
Parts and service gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation, increased by $9.8$88.2 million (4%(49%) to $281.2$270.0 million, and same store gross profit, excluding reconditioning and preparation, increased by $16.9$36.3 million (7%(21%) to $276.3$212.1 million. The increase in same store parts and service gross profit is primarily duebusiness was negatively impacted by "shelter in place" orders issued in response to a shift the COVID-19 pandemic
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in mix towards our higher margin warranty revenue.2020 but has shown improvement as COVID-19 restrictions have eased and in conjunction with the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.



Finance and Insurance, net—
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
Increase
(Decrease)
 
%
Change
For the Six Months Ended June 30,Increase
(Decrease)
%
Change
2017 2016  20212020
(Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data) (Dollars in millions, except for per vehicle data)
As Reported:       As Reported:
Finance and insurance, net$202.5
 $192.6
 $9.9
 5%Finance and insurance, net$195.3 $137.0 $58.3 43 %
Finance and insurance, net per vehicle sold$1,524
 $1,416
 $108
 8%Finance and insurance, net per vehicle sold$1,786 $1,697 $89 %
       
Same Store:       Same Store:
Finance and insurance, net$196.2
 $182.5
 $13.7
 8%Finance and insurance, net$178.2 $132.9 $45.3 34 %
Finance and insurance, net per vehicle sold$1,529
 $1,425
 $104
 7%Finance and insurance, net per vehicle sold$1,851 $1,710 $141 %
F&I revenue, net revenue increased by $9.9$58.3 million (5%(43%) during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 when compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, with2020, and same store F&I revenue, net revenue increasingincreased by $13.7$45.3 million (8%(34%) over the same time period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we benefited from the acceleration of commissionsF&I revenue, net increased as a result of our amended agreement with our primary insurance products underwriter which became effective during the fourth quarterincrease in new and used retail unit sales for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company was able to improve the F&I PVR by $89 per unit (5%) over the comparable prior year period.

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Selling, General, and Administrative Expense—
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
Increase
(Decrease)
 
% of Gross
Profit Increase (Decrease)
 2017 
% of Gross
Profit
 2016 
% of Gross
Profit
 
 (Dollars in millions)
As Reported:           
Personnel costs$261.1
 33.2% $257.1
 32.4% $4.0
 0.8 %
Sales compensation83.5
 10.6% 83.8
 10.6% (0.3)  %
Share-based compensation10.0
 1.3% 9.1
 1.1% 0.9
 0.2 %
Outside services60.7
 7.7% 57.7
 7.3% 3.0
 0.4 %
Advertising22.7
 2.9% 25.4
 3.2% (2.7) (0.3)%
Rent20.2
 2.6% 23.0
 2.9% (2.8) (0.3)%
Utilities11.8
 1.5% 11.7
 1.5% 0.1
  %
Insurance11.4
 1.4% 13.6
 1.7% (2.2) (0.3)%
Other67.8
 8.5% 67.8
 8.5% 
  %
Selling, general, and administrative expense$549.2
 69.7% $549.2
 69.2% $
 0.5 %
Gross profit$787.5
   $794.1
      
            
Same Store:           
Personnel costs$252.8
 33.0% $244.2
 32.3% $8.6
 0.7 %
Sales compensation80.5
 10.5% 79.4
 10.5% 1.1
  %
Share-based compensation10.0
 1.3% 9.1
 1.2% 0.9
 0.1 %
Outside services59.0
 7.7% 54.0
 7.1% 5.0
 0.6 %
Advertising21.6
 2.8% 22.4
 3.0% (0.8) (0.2)%
Rent20.2
 2.6% 22.9
 3.0% (2.7) (0.4)%
Utilities11.4
 1.5% 10.9
 1.4% 0.5
 0.1 %
Insurance11.0
 1.4% 12.8
 1.7% (1.8) (0.3)%
Other$66.7
 8.7% $65.3
 8.7% 1.4
  %
Selling, general, and administrative expense$533.2
 69.5% $521.0
 68.9% $12.2
 0.6 %
Gross profit$766.7
   $755.8
      



 For the Six Months Ended June 30,Increase
(Decrease)
% of Gross
Profit Increase (Decrease)
 2021% of Gross
Profit
2020% of Gross
Profit
 (Dollars in millions)
As Reported:
Personnel costs$249.7 28.4 %$166.7 32.4 %$83.0 (4.0)%
Sales compensation89.0 10.1 %52.2 10.1 %36.8 — %
Share-based compensation8.3 0.9 %6.7 1.3 %1.6 (0.4)%
Outside services50.2 5.7 %38.4 7.5 %11.8 (1.8)%
Advertising16.5 1.9 %11.6 2.3 %4.9 (0.4)%
Rent20.3 2.3 %12.7 2.5 %7.6 (0.2)%
Utilities8.8 1.0 %7.4 1.4 %1.4 (0.4)%
Insurance13.4 1.5 %8.8 1.7 %4.6 (0.2)%
Other53.3 6.1 %42.4 8.1 %10.9 (2.0)%
Selling, general, and administrative expense$509.5 57.9 %$346.9 67.3 %$162.6 (9.4)%
Gross profit$879.9 $515.2 
Same Store:
Personnel costs$206.6 28.6 %$161.1 32.3 %$45.5 (3.7)%
Sales compensation76.5 10.6 %50.2 10.1 %26.3 0.5 %
Share-based compensation8.3 1.1 %6.7 1.3 %1.6 (0.2)%
Outside services41.1 5.7 %36.9 7.4 %4.2 (1.7)%
Advertising14.1 2.0 %10.7 2.1 %3.4 (0.1)%
Rent20.0 2.8 %12.6 2.5 %7.4 0.3 %
Utilities7.2 1.0 %7.1 1.4 %0.1 (0.4)%
Insurance10.8 1.5 %8.1 1.6 %2.7 (0.1)%
Other$42.5 5.8 %$41.5 8.5 %1.0 (2.7)%
Selling, general, and administrative expense$427.1 59.1 %$334.9 67.2 %$92.2 (8.1)%
Gross profit$722.8 $498.4 
SG&A expense as a percentage of gross profit was 69.7%decreased 940 basis points from 67.3% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 compared2020 to 69.2%57.9% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. Same2021 while same store SG&A expense as a percentage of gross profit increased by 60decreased 810 basis points from 68.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 to 69.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in SG&A expense is primarily attributable to higher personnel costs and higher outside services predominately related to our investments in technologies to improve our customer experience and productivity, partially offset by decreases in Insurance, Advertising, and Rent Expense.59.1% over that same period. The decrease in insurance expense forSG&A as a percentage of gross profit during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 20162021, is primarily the result of a reductionhigher sales volume and gross profits on new and used vehicle sales. On an as-reported basis, Personnel costs and Sales compensation increased by $83.0 million and $36.8 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily due to the Park Place acquisition and an increase in insurance retentionsales commissions related to hail storm damage atthe increase in gross profits earned during the periods. In addition, the Company made the decision to continue to pay its employees when certain dealershipsof our stores were closed in 2016, coupled with lower premiums for property and casualty insurance. Included in SG&A expenseFebruary 2021 as a result of weather-related disruptions. Rent increased from $12.7 million to $20.3 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 is approximately $1.52021 as compared to the same period in the prior year due to real estate operating leases entered into related to Park Place dealership locations. Lastly, insurance expenses increased by $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020 due to increased insurance premiums stemming from the Park Place acquisition and claims associated with certain weather-related events.
Franchise Rights Impairment—
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a franchise rights impairment charge of expense in connection with our previously disclosed CEO transition.$23.0 million. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we performed a quantitative impairment analysis of certain franchise rights assets and determined that their carrying values exceeded their fair value by $23.0 million as of March 31, 2020. We did not perform impairment testing related to franchise rights for the six months ended June 30, 2021 as no triggering events had occurred.


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Other Operating Expenses, net —Expense, net—
Other operating expenses,expense, net which includes gains and losses from the sale of property and equipment, income derived from lease arrangements, and other non-core operating items was $0.7 million fornot considered core to our business. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 compared with2021, the Company recorded other operating expenses,income, net of $4.2 million, in the comparable 2016 period.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized expenses associated withprimarily related to a lease termination$3.5 million gain arising from legal settlements and a $1.9 million gain on divestitures of $2.9 million,certain real estate, partially offset by $0.8$1.3 million of real estate related charges. Included in the $8.9 million of other incomeoperating expense, net for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was an $11.6 million charge related to certain financing transactions related to, as well as the termination of, the Park Place acquisition, partially offset by a $2.1 million gain related to legal settlements and a $0.9$0.3 million gain recognized for legal settlements.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recognized $3.1 million in non-cash real estate related impairment charges consisting of $0.9 million related to a lease buyout and a lease termination, $0.7 million related to the write downsale of a property classified as Assets Held for Sale, and $1.5 million related to a property transferred to Assets Held for Sale.vacant real estate.
Floor Plan Interest Expense —Expense—
Floor plan interest expense increaseddecreased by $2.7$6.1 million (19%(55%) to $17.1$5.0 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 compared to $14.4$11.1 million forduring the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2020 primarily as a result of higherlower new vehicle inventory levels and a decrease in 30-day LIBOR from which our floor plan interest rates.rate is calculated.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt—
On March 4, 2020, the Company redeemed its $600 million 6% Notes scheduled to mature in 2024 at 103% of par, plus accrued and unpaid interest. We recorded a loss on extinguishment of the 6% Notes of $19.1 million which comprised a redemption premium of $18.0 million and the write-off of the unamortized premium and debt issuance costs totaling $1.1 million, net.
As a result of the termination of the Asset Purchase Agreement (the "2019 Asset Purchase Agreement"), dated as of December 11, 2019, among the Company, Park Place and the other parties thereto, the Company delivered a notice of special mandatory redemption to holders of its $525.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2028 (the "Existing 2028 Notes") and $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2030 (the "Existing 2030 Notes") pursuant to which it would redeem on a pro rata basis (1) $245.0 million of the Existing 2028 Notes and (2) $280.0 million of the Existing 2030 Notes, in each case, at 100% of the respective principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding the special mandatory redemption date. On March 30, 2020, the Company completed the redemption and recorded a write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.5 million.
Gain on Dealership Divestitures, net—
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we sold one franchise (one dealership location) in the Atlanta, Georgia market and we sold six franchises (five dealership locations) and one collision center in the Jackson, Mississippi market. The Company recorded a net pre-tax gain totaling $33.7 million.
Income Tax Expense—
The $55.1 million increase in income tax expense was primarily the result of a $230.9 million increase in income before income taxes. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was 23.8% and 23.6% in the prior comparative period as a result of excess tax benefits associated with share-based compensation vesting.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we had total available liquidity of $406.4$576.5 million,, which consisted of $102.3 million of cash and cash equivalents, of $2.8$75.0 million, $75.0 million of available funds in our floor plan offset accounts, $190.0 million of availability under our new vehicle floor plan facility that is able to be re-designatedconverted to our revolving credit facility, $46.7$49.2 million of availability under our revolving credit facility, and $91.9$160.0 million of availability under our used vehicle revolving floor plan facility. The borrowing capacities under our revolving credit facility and our used vehicle revolving floor plan facility are limited by borrowing base calculations and, from time to time, may be further limited by our required compliance with certain financialcustomary operating and other restrictive covenants. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, these financial covenants did not further limit our availability under our credit facilities. For more information on our financial covenants, see "Covenants" and "Share Repurchases and Dividend Restrictions" below.
We continually evaluate our liquidity and capital resources based upon (i) our cash and cash equivalents on hand, (ii) the funds that we expect to generate through future operations, (iii) current and expected borrowing availability under our 20162019 Senior Credit Facility, our other floor plan facilities, our Real Estate Credit Agreement, our Restated Master Loan Agreement, and our mortgage financings (each, as defined below), (iv) amounts in our new vehicle floor plan notes payable offset accounts, and (v) the potential impact of our capital allocation strategy and any contemplated or pending future transactions, including, but not limited to, financings, acquisitions, dispositions, equity and/or debt repurchases, dividends, or other capital expenditures. We believe we will have sufficient liquidity to meet our debt service and working capital requirements;
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commitments and contingencies; debt repayment, maturity and repurchase obligations; acquisitions; capital expenditures; and any operating requirements for at least the next twelve months.

Material Indebtedness
We currently are party to the following material credit facilities and agreements, and have the following material indebtedness outstanding. For a more detailed description of the material terms of these agreements and facilities, and this indebtedness, please refer to the "Long-Term Debt" footnote includedNote 13 "Debt" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2020.
20162019 Senior Credit FacilityOn JulySeptember 25, 2016,2019, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into anthe third amended and restated senior secured credit agreement with Bank of America, as administrative agent, and the other lenders party thereto.
The 2016thereto (the "2019 Senior Credit FacilityFacility"). The 2019 Senior Credit Agreement provides for the following:


Revolving Credit FacilityA $250.0 million revolving credit facility (the "RevolvingRevolving Credit Facility")Facility for, among other things, acquisitions, working capital and capital expenditures, including a $50.0 million sub-limit for letters of credit. As described below, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we re-designatedconverted $190.0 million of availabilityaggregate commitments from the Revolving Credit Facility to theour New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility, (as defined below), resulting in $60.0 million of borrowing capacity. In addition, we had $13.3$10.8 million in outstanding letters of credit as of June 30, 2021, resulting in $46.7$49.2 million of borrowing availability as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2021.

New Vehicle Floor Plan FacilityA $900.0 million new vehicle revolving floor plan facility (the "New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility"). In connection with the$1.04 billion New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility we established an account with Bank of America thatwhich allows us to transfer cash as an offset to floor plan notes payable. These transfers reduce the amount of outstanding new vehicle 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 one to two days. As a result of the use of our floor plan offset account and the reduction in LIBOR rates, we experienceexperienced a reduction in Floor Plan Interest Expense on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we had $578.6$229.4 million which is net of $63.2 million in our floor plan offset account, outstanding under the New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility.Facility, which included $1.8 million classified as Liabilities associated with assets held for sale on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and is net of $75.0 million in our floor plan offset account.

Used Vehicle Floor Plan FacilityA $150.0$160.0 million used vehicle revolving floor plan facility (the "UsedUsed Vehicle Floor Plan Facility")Facility to finance the acquisition of used vehicle inventory and for, among other things, working capital and capital expenditures, as well as to refinance used vehicles. We began the year with nothing drawn on our used vehicle floor plan facility and there was no activity during the six months ended June 30, 2021. Our borrowing capacity under the Used Vehicle Floor Plan Facility was limited to $91.9$160.0 million based on our borrowing base calculation as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017. We have with nothing drawn on our used vehicle floor plan facility as of September 30, 2017.

2021.
Subject to compliance with certain conditions, the agreement governing the 20162019 Senior Credit FacilityAgreement provides that we have the ability, at our option and subject to the receipt of additional commitments from existing or new lenders, to increase the size of the facilities by up to $325.0$350.0 million in the aggregate without lender consent.

At our option, we have the ability to re-designate 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 re-designate is determined based on our current borrowing availabilityaggregate commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility, less $50.0 million. In addition, we are able to re-designate any amounts moved to the New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility or the Used Vehicle Floor Plan Facility back to the Revolving Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2017, we re-designatedOn April 6, 2021, $190.0 million of our availability under the Revolving Credit Facility was re-designated to the New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility. We re-designated this amountFacility to take advantage of the lower commitment fee rates on the New Vehicle Floor Plan Facility when compared to the Revolving Credit Facility.

rates.
Borrowings under the 20162019 Senior Credit Facility bear interest, at our option, based on the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")LIBOR or the Base Rate, in each case, plus an Applicable Margin.Rate. The Base Rate is the highest of (i) the (i)Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (ii) the Bank of America prime rate, (ii) Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, and (iii) one month LIBOR plus 1.00%. The Applicable Margin, for borrowings underRate means with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility, rangesa range from 1.25%1.00% to 2.50%2.00% for LIBOR loans and 0.25%0.15% to 1.50%1.00% for Base Rate loans, in each case based on the Company's consolidated total lease adjusted leverage ratio. Borrowings under the New Vehicle Floor PlanFloorplan Facility bear interest, at theour option, of the Company, based on LIBOR plus 1.25%1.10% or the Base Rate plus 0.25%0.10%. Borrowings under the Used Vehicle Floor PlanFloorplan Facility bear interest, at theour option, of the Company, based on LIBOR plus 1.50%1.40% or the Base Rate plus 0.50%0.40%.

In addition to the payment of interest on borrowings outstanding under the 20162019 Senior Credit Facility, we are required to pay a quarterly commitment fee on the total unused commitments thereunder. The fee for unused commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility is between 0.20%0.15% and 0.45%0.40% per year, based on the Company's total lease adjusted
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leverage ratio, and the fee for unused commitments under the New Vehicle Facility Floor Plan and the Used Vehicle Facility Floor Plan Facility is 0.15% per year.
Manufacturer affiliated new vehicle floor plan and other financing facilitiesWe have a floor plan facility with the Ford Motor Credit Company ("Ford Credit") to purchase new Ford and Lincoln vehicle inventory, which matures on December 5, 2019. During August 2016, weinventory. Our floor plan facility with Ford Credit was amended in July 2020 and can be terminated by either the Company or Ford Credit with a 30-day notice period. We have also established a floor plan offset account with Ford Credit, which operates in a similar manner to our floor plan offset account with Bank of America. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we had $109.7$13.9 million net of $11.8outstanding with Ford Credit. Additionally, we had $131.2 million in our floor plan offset account, outstanding under our floor plan facility. Additionally, we had $80.8 million outstanding under2019 Senior Credit Facility and facilities with certain manufacturers for the financing of loaner vehicles, which wereare presented within Accounts Payablepayable and Accrued Liabilitiesaccrued liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated

Balance Sheets. Neither our floor plan facility with Ford Credit nor our facilities for loaner vehicles have stated borrowing limitations.
6.0%The New Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024 asOn February 19, 2020, the Company completed its offering of September 30, 2017 we had $600.0senior unsecured notes, consisting of $525.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding relatedof the Existing 2028 Notes and $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Existing 2030 Notes. The Existing 2028 Notes and Existing 2030 Notes mature on March 1, 2028 and March 1, 2030, respectively.
On March 24, 2020, the Company delivered notice to our 6.0% Notes. We are requiredthe sellers terminating the 2019 Asset Purchase Agreement and the Real Estate Purchase Agreement. As a result, the Company redeemed $245.0 million aggregate principal million of the Existing 2028 Notes and $280.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Existing 2030 Notes pursuant to paythe Special Mandatory Redemption.
In September 2020, the Company completed an add-on issuance of $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of additional senior notes consisting of $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of additional Existing 2028 Notes at a price of 101.00% of par, plus accrued interest onfrom September 1, 2020, and $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of additional Existing 2030 Notes (together with the 6.0%additional 2028 Notes, onthe "Additional Notes") at a price of 101.75% of par, plus accrued interest from September 1, 2020.
Mortgage notesAs of June 15 and December 15 of each year until maturity on December 15, 2024. 
Mortgage notes as of September 30, 2017,2021, we had $177.6$76.6 million of mortgage note obligations.obligations which included $2.3 million classified as Liabilities associated with assets held for sale. These obligations are collateralized by the associated real estate at our dealership locations.
2013 BofA Real Estate FacilityOn September 26, 2013, we entered into a real estate term loan credit agreement (the "2013 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement") with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"), as lender, providing for term loans in an aggregate amount not to exceed $75.0 million, subject to customary terms and conditions (the "2013 BofA Real Estate Facility"). As of June 30, 2021, we had $32.3 million of outstanding borrowings under the 2013 BofA Real Estate Facility. There is no further borrowing availability under this agreement.
Restated
2015 Wells Fargo Master Loan Agreement FacilityOn February 3, 2015, certain of our subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated master loan agreement (the "2015 Wells Fargo Master Loan Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo"), as lender, which provides for term loans to certain of our subsidiaries (the "Restatedthat are borrowers under the 2015 Wells Fargo Master Loan Agreement"Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100.0 million (the "2015 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility"). Borrowings under the Restated2015 Wells Fargo Master Loan AgreementFacility are guaranteed by us and are collateralized by the real property financed under the Restated2015 Wells Fargo Master Loan Agreement.Facility. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, the outstanding balance under the Restated Master Loan Agreementthis agreement was $90.6$55.8 million. There is no further borrowing availability under this facility.
agreement.

Real Estate Credit Agreement 2018 Bank of America FacilityOn November 13, 2018, we entered into a real estate term loan credit agreement (as amended, restated or supplemented from time to time, the "2018 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement") with Bank of America, as lender, providing for term loans in an aggregate amount not to exceed $128.1 million, subject to customary terms and conditions (the "2018 BofA Real Estate Facility"). Our right to make draws under the 2018 BofA Real Estate Facility terminated on November 13, 2019. All of the real property financed by an operating dealership subsidiary of the Company under the 2018 BofA Real Estate Facility is collateralized by first priority liens, subject to certain permitted exceptions. As of June 30, 2021, we had $81.5 million of outstanding borrowings under the 2018 Bank of America Facility.
2018 Wells Fargo Master Loan FacilityOn November 16, 2018, certain of our subsidiaries entered into a master loan agreement (the "2018 Wells Fargo Master Loan Agreement") with Wells Fargo as lender, which provides for term loans to certain of our subsidiaries that are borrowers under the 2018 Wells Fargo Master Loan Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100.0 million (the "2018 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility"). As of June 30, 2021,
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we had $84.4 million, outstanding borrowings under the 2018 Wells Fargo Master Loan Facility. There is no further borrowing availability under this agreement.
2021 BofA Real Estate FacilityOn May 20, 2021, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries borrowed $184.4 million under a real estate term loan credit agreement, dated as of May 10, 2021 (the “2021 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement”), by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and the various financial institutions party thereto, as lenders, which provides for term loans in an aggregate amount equal to $184.4 million, subject to customary terms and conditions (the “2021 BofA Real Estate Facility”). The Company used the proceeds from these borrowings to finance the exercise of its option to purchase certain of the leased real property related to the Park Place dealerships. The Company completed the purchase of the leased real property on May 20, 2021.
Term loans under our 2021 BofA Real Estate Facility bear interest, at our option, based on (1) LIBOR plus 1.65% per annum or (2) the Base Rate (as described below) plus 0.65% per annum. The Base Rate is the highest of (i) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, (ii) the Bank of America prime rate, and (iii) one month LIBOR plus 1.0%. We will be required to make 39 consecutive quarterly principal payments of 1.00% of the initial amount of each loan, with a balloon repayment of the outstanding principal amount of loans due on the maturity date. The 2021 BofA Real Estate Facility matures ten years from the initial funding date. Borrowings under the 2021 BofA Real Estate Facility are guaranteed by us and each of our operating dealership subsidiaries that leased the real estate now financed under the 2021 BofA Real Estate Facility, and are collateralized by first priority liens, subject to certain permitted exceptions, on all of the real property financed thereunder (the "Realthereunder.
The representations and covenants in the 2021 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement"). AsAgreement are customary for financing transactions of September 30, 2017, we had $48.3 million of mortgage note obligations outstanding underthis nature, including, among others, a requirement to comply with a minimum consolidated current ratio, minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio and maximum consolidated total lease adjusted leverage ratio, in each case as set out in the 2021 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement. There is no further borrowing availability underIn addition, certain other covenants could restrict our ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends or acquire or dispose of assets. The 2021 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement also provides for events of default that are customary for financing transactions of this agreement.
nature, including cross-defaults to other material indebtedness. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, we could be required by the 2021 BofA Real Estate Credit Agreement to immediately repay all amounts outstanding thereunder.
Covenants
We are subject to a number of customary operating and other restrictive covenants in our various debt and lease agreements. We were in compliance with all of our covenants as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2021.
Share Repurchases and Dividend Restrictions
Our ability to repurchase shares or pay dividends on our common stock is subject to our compliance with the covenants and restrictions in our various debt and lease agreements.
Our 20162019 Senior Credit Facility and our indenture governing our 6.0% NotesIndentures permit us to make an unlimited amount of restricted payments, such as share repurchases or dividends, so long as our Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio, as defined in those agreements, does not exceed 3.0 to 1.0 on a pro forma basis after giving effect to any proposed payments. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, our Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio did not exceed 3.0 to 1.0.
On January 30, 2014, our27, 2021, the Board of Directors authorizedincreased the Company’s share repurchase authorization under our current share repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program").
On January 27, 2016, our Board of Directors reset the authorization under our Repurchase Program by $33.7 million to $300.0$100 million, in the
aggregate, for the repurchase of our common stock in open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions from time to
time. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares, the number of shares and the timing of any repurchases will depend on general market conditions, legal requirements and other corporate considerations. The repurchase program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice.
During the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we repurchased 90,700 and 584,696did not repurchase any shares respectively, of our common stock under the Repurchase Program for a total of $5.1 million and $34.8 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, we had remaining authorization to repurchase $53.3$100.0 million in shares of our common stock under the Repurchase Program.
During the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we repurchased 5413,134 and 71,33065,027 shares, respectively, of our common stock for $30.0 thousand$0.6 million and $4.6$10.2 million, respectively, from employees in connection with a net share settlement feature of employee equity-based awards.


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Cash Flows
Classification of Cash Flows Associated with Floor Plan Notes Payable
Borrowings and repayments of floor plan notes payable to a lender unaffiliated with the manufacturer from which we purchase a particular new vehicle ("Non-Trade"), and all floor plan notes payable relating to used vehicles (together referred to as "Floor Plan Notes Payable—Non-Trade"), are classified as financing activities onin the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, with borrowings reflected separately from repayments. The net change in floor plan notes payable to a lender affiliated with the manufacturer from which we purchase a particular new vehicle (collectively referred to as "Floor Plan Notes Payable—Trade") is classified as an operating activity onin the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Borrowings of floor plan notes payable associated with inventory acquired in connection with all acquisitions and repayments made in connection with all divestitures are classified as a financing activity in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Cash Flows. Cash flows related to floor plan notes payable included in operating activities differ from cash flows related to floor plan notes payable included in financing activities only to the

extent that the former are payable to a lender affiliated with the manufacturer from which we purchased the related inventory, while the latter are payable to a lender not affiliated with the manufacturer from which we purchased the related inventory. The majority of our floor plan notes are payable to parties unaffiliated with the entities from which we purchase our new vehicle inventory, with the exception of floor plan notes payable relating to the financing of new Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
Floor plan borrowings are required by all vehicle manufacturers for the purchase of new vehicles, and all floor plan lenders require amounts borrowed for the purchase of a vehicle to be repaid within a short time period after the related vehicle is sold. As a result, we believe that it is important to understand the relationship between the cash flows of all of our floor plan notes payable and new vehicle inventory in order to understand our working capital and operating cash flow and to be able to compare our operating cash flow to that of our competitors (i.e., if our competitors have a different mix of trade and non-trade floor plan financing as compared to us). In addition, we include all floor plan borrowings and repayments in our internal operating cash flow forecasts. As a result, we use the non-GAAP measure "cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted" (defined below) to compare our results to forecasts. We believe that splitting the cash flows of floor plan notes payable between operating activities and financing activities, while all new vehicle inventory activity is included in operating activities, results in significantly different operating cash flow than if all the cash flows of floor plan notes payable were classified together in operating activities.
Cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted, includes borrowings and repayments of floor plan notes payable to lenders not affiliated with the manufacturer from which we purchase the related new vehicles. Cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted, has material limitations, and therefore, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results in accordance with GAAP. In order to compensate for these potential limitations we also review the related GAAP measures.
We have provided below a reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities, as if all changes in floor plan notes payable, except for (i) borrowings associated with acquisitions and repayments associated with divestitures and (ii) borrowings and repayments associated with the purchase of used vehicle inventory, were classified as an operating activity.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 2016 20212020
(In millions) (In millions)
Reconciliation of Cash provided by operating activities to Cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted   Reconciliation of Cash provided by operating activities to Cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted
Cash provided by operating activities, as reported$243.2
 $151.3
Cash provided by operating activities, as reported$587.3 $554.6 
New vehicle floor plan (repayments) borrowingsnon-trade, net
(120.0) 76.5
New vehicle floor plan repayments non-trade, net
New vehicle floor plan repayments non-trade, net
(407.9)(299.2)
Cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted$123.2
 $227.8
Cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted$179.4 $255.4 
Operating Activities—
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $243.2$587.3 million and $151.3$554.6 million, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively. Net cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted, totaled $123.2$179.4 million and $227.8$255.4 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively.
The $104.6$76.0 million decrease in our net cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 as2021 compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162020 was primarily the result of the following:

$63.3a $70.2 million decrease related to the lower balances of accounts receivable and contracts-in-transit around the period end, a increase $121.6 million decrease related to the change
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in inventory, net of floor plan, notes payable
$34.5a $59.8 million related to the changedecrease in other current and non-current assets and liabilities;
$23.3 million related to a decreaseoffset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities;other current liabilities of $18.6 million and
$10.0 million related to the a decrease in non-cash reconciling adjustments to net income.
The decrease in our cash provided by operating activities, as adjusted, was partially offset by $26.5 million related to sales volume and the timingincome of collection of accounts receivable and contracts-in-transit during 2017 as compared to 2016.$4.9 million.
Investing Activities—
Net cash used in investing activities totaled $98.0 million and $77.5$228.8 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.2021 compared to cash provided by investing activities of $36.1 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Capital expenditures, excluding the purchase of real estate, were $21.4$26.7 million and $47.3$18.2 million for the

nine six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively. We expect that capital expenditures for 20172021 will total approximately $50.0$55.7 million to upgrade or replace our existing facilities, construct new facilities, expand our service capacity, and invest in technology and equipment.
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we released $1.0 million of purchase price holdbacks related to a prior year acquisition.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we acquired twothe assets of three franchises (two(one dealership location) in the Denver, Colorado market for a purchase price of $63.6 million. We funded this acquisition with an aggregate of $34.5 million of cash and $27.1 million of floor plan borrowings for the purchase of the related new vehicle inventory. In the aggregate, this acquisition included purchase price holdbacks of $2.0 million for potential indemnity claims made by us with respect to the acquired franchises. In addition to the acquisition amounts above, we released $1.5 million of purchase price holdbacks related to a prior year acquisition.
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we received cash proceeds of $21.5 million from the sale of real estate properties.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we sold one franchise (one dealership location) in the Atlanta, Georgia market, six franchises (five dealership locations) and one collision center in the Indianapolis, IndianaJackson, Mississippi market for an aggregate purchase price of $80.1$115.5 million.
During In addition, during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, we received cash proceeds of $3.8$4.2 million from the sale of a property that was included in Assets Held for Sale as of December 31, 2016.vacant properties.
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2021 and 2020, purchases of real estate, including previously leased real estate, totaled $30.2 million.$222.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively.
As part of our capital allocation strategy, we continually evaluate opportunities to purchase properties currently under lease and acquire properties in connection with future dealership relocations. No assurances can be provided that we will have or be able to access capital at times or on terms in amounts deemed necessary to execute this strategy.
Financing Activities—
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $145.8 million and $72.9$257.6 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.2021. Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $19.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, we had non-trade floor plan borrowings, excluding floor plan borrowings associated with acquisitions, of $2.82$2.40 billion and $2.92$1.63 billion, respectively, and non-trade floor plan repayments, excluding floor plan repayments associated with a divestiture, of $2.94$2.81 billion and $2.81$1.86 billion, respectively.

In addition, duringDuring the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020, we had floor plan borrowings of $27.1 million, related to acquisitions.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we had non-trade floor plan borrowingsrepayments associated with divestitures of $25.1 million related to acquisitions.$50.5 million.
Repayments of borrowings totaled $11.5$23.9 million and $11.2$1.16 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. In addition, payments of debt issuance costs totaled $3.1 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.2020.
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, we repurchasedhad proceeds of $7.3 million related to a totalsale and leaseback of 584,696real estate in Plano, Texas.
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under our Repurchase Program for a total of $34.8 million and 71,330but repurchased 65,027 shares of our common stock for $4.6$10.2 million from employees in connection with a net share settlement feature of employee equity-based awards.


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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We had no off balance sheet arrangements during any of the periods presented other than those disclosed in Note 1112 "Commitments and Contingencies" within the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
For a description of our critical accounting policies and estimates, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Notes hereto.fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. Our critical accounting policies and estimates have not changed materially during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to risk from changes in interest rates on a significant portion of our outstanding indebtedness. Based on $674.3$207.6 million of total variable interest rate debt, which includes our floor plan notes payable and certain mortgage liabilities, outstanding as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, a 100 basis point change in interest rates could result in a change of as much as $6.7$2.1 million to our total annual interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
We periodically receive floor plan assistance from certain automobile manufacturers, which is accounted for as a reduction in our new vehicle inventory cost. Floor plan assistance reduced our cost of sales for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 20162020 by $26.6$29.8 million and $25.7$18.3 million, respectively. We cannot provide assurance as to the future amount of floor plan assistance and these amounts may be negatively impacted due to future changes in interest rates.
As part of our strategy to mitigate our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, we have various interest rate swap agreements. All of our interest rate swaps qualify for cash flow hedge accounting treatment and do not contain any ineffectiveness.
We currently have 5 interest rate swap agreements. In June 2015,May 2021, we entered into ana new interest rate swap agreement with a notional principal amount of $100.0 million.$184.4 million which will reduce to $110.6 million at maturity. This swap, along with our existing swaps, was designed to provide a hedge against changes in variable rate cash flows regarding fluctuations in the one month LIBOR rate, through each swap's maturity in February 2025. The notional value of this swap was $91.7 milliondate as of September 30, 2017 and is reducing over its remaining term to $53.1 million at maturity.

In November 2013, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional principal amount of $75.0 million. This swap was designed to provide a hedge against changes in variable rate cash flows regarding fluctuationsnoted in the one month LIBOR rate, through maturity in September 2023.table below. The notional valuesfollowing table provides information on the attributes of thiseach swap as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 was $61.2 million and will reduce over its remaining term to $38.7 million at maturity.2021:
Inception DateNotional Principal at InceptionNotional ValueNotional Principal at MaturityMaturity Date
(In millions)(In millions)(In millions)
May 2021$184.4 $184.4 $110.6 May 2031
July 2020$93.5 $89.2 $50.6 December 2028
July 2020$85.5 $81.5 $57.3 November 2025
June 2015$100.0 $71.9 $53.1 February 2025
November 2013$75.0 $47.1 $38.7 September 2023
For additional information about the effect of our derivative instruments, onplease refer to Note 10 "Financial Instruments and Fair Value" within the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, see Note 9 "Financial Instruments and Fair Value" of the Notes thereto.Statements.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures


Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that as of the end of such period such disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time period specified in the rules and forms of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. Management necessarily applies its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which, by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management's control objectives. Management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures can prevent all possible errors or fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that objectives of the control system are met. There are inherent limitations in all control systems, including the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the intentional acts of one or more persons. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and while our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to be effective under circumstances where they should reasonably be expected to operate effectively, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Because of the inherent limitations in any control system, misstatements due to possible errors or fraud may occur and not be detected.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we and our dealerships may become involved in various claims relating to, and arising out of our business and our operations. These claims may involve, but are not limited to, financial and other audits by vehicle manufacturers or lenders, and certain federal, state, and local government authorities, which relate 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, can relate to, but are not limited to, the practice of charging administrative fees, employment-related matters, truth-in-lending practices, contractual disputes, 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 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.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors that affect our business and financial results that are discussed in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. These factors could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and capital position, and could cause our actual results to differ materially from our historical results or the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this report. There have been no material changes to such risk factors.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On January 30, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized our Repurchase Program. On January 27, 2016,2021, our Board of Directors reset the authorization under our Repurchase Program to $300.0$100.0 million in the aggregate, for the repurchase of shares of our common stock in open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions. Any repurchases will be subject to applicable limitations in our debt or other financing agreements that may be in existence from time to time.
During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we repurchased 90,700did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under the Repurchase Program.Program but repurchased 3,134 shares of our common stock for $0.6 million from employees in connection with a net share settlement feature of employee equity-based awards. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we had remaining authorization to repurchase $53.3$100.0 million in shares of our common stock under the Repurchase Program.
The following table sets forth information regarding stock repurchases by the Company on a monthly basis during the three month period ended September 30, 2017:

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Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in millions)
07/01/2017 - 07/31/2017 90,700
 $56.15
 90,700
 $53.3
08/01/2017 - 08/31/2017 
 $
 
 $
09/01/2017 - 09/30/2017 
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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit

Number
Description of Documents
10.1
First Amendment to EmploymentCredit Agreement, betweendated May 10, 2021, by and among Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., certain subsidiaries party thereto, the various financial institutions party thereto as lenders, and David W. Hult, datedBank of America, N.A., as of August 21, 2017administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 22, 2017)*


May 20, 2021)
10.2
Transition and SeparationLetter Agreement between Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. and Craig T. Monaghan,Michael Welch, dated as of August 21, 2017June 14, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to10.1 of the Company’sCompany's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 22, 2017)*

July 6, 2021)
31.1Separation Agreement and General Release between Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. and Patrick J. Guido, dated June 25, 2021
Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
- The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL Exhibit 101)
*Incorporated by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.
Date:July 28, 2021By:/s/    David W. Hult
Name:David W. Hult
Title:Chief Executive Officer and President

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.
Date:July 28, 2021By:
Date: October 25, 2017By:/s/ Craig T. Monaghan
Name:Craig T. Monaghan
Title:Chief Executive Officer and President
William F. Stax
Name:
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.
Date: October 25, 2017By:/s/    Sean D. Goodman
Name:Sean D. Goodman
Title:Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


INDEX TO EXHIBITS
William F. Stax
Exhibit
NumberTitle:
Description of Documents
First Amendment to Employment Agreement between Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. and David W. Hult, dated as of August 21, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 22, 2017)*


Transition and Separation Agreement between Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. and Craig T. Monaghan, dated as of August 21, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 22, 2017)*

Certificate of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certificate of ChiefInterim Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certificate ofVice
President, Controller and
Chief Executive Accounting
Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
*Incorporated by reference.


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