Form 4: Penske Automotive Director Acquires 1,801 Shares

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report 18 December 2025 4:09 PM

📋All filings for Penske Automotive Group, INC

Penske Automotive Group Director H. Brian Thompson acquired 1,801 shares of common stock on December 16, 2025, as part of a pre-planned transaction.

Better than expectedA director acquiring shares, even if granted at $0, is generally viewed as a positive signal of confidence in the company's future performance and valuation.

Summary

H. Brian Thompson, a Director of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG), acquired 1,801 shares of common stock.
The transaction occurred on December 16, 2025, and was an acquisition (Code A) at a price of $0 per share, indicating a grant or award.
Following this transaction, H. Brian Thompson directly beneficially owns 1,801 shares.
Additionally, 116,207 shares are beneficially owned indirectly by a Trust, with 1,850 of these shares previously held directly.
The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) pre-planned contract, instruction, or written plan.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The acquisition of shares by a director, even if a grant, is generally a positive indicator of insider confidence. The pre-planned nature under Rule 10b5-1 adds a layer of transparency and reduces concerns about opportunistic timing.

Positives

A director acquiring shares, even if a grant at a $0 price, generally signals confidence in the company's future prospects.
The transaction was pre-planned under Rule 10b5-1(c), indicating a structured approach to equity compensation or ownership.

Future Outlook

The filing does not provide any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing reports an individual insider transaction and does not provide broader industry context or trends.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Power of Attorney Grant	H. Brian Thompson granted a Power of Attorney to Shane M. Spradlin, Jason T. Nichol, and Maggie Feher to prepare, execute, and file SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 on his behalf.	2025-07-24	Streamlines the process for the director to comply with Section 16(a) reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate filings.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may view the director's acquisition of shares as a positive signal of confidence in the company's future, potentially influencing investor sentiment.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2025-07-24	Date Power of Attorney was executed by H. Brian Thompson.
2025-12-16	Date of the reported transaction where H. Brian Thompson acquired common stock.
2025-12-18	Date the Form 4 was signed by power of attorney.
2031-03-27	Expiration date of Notary Public commission for Deirdre Thomas.

Recommendation

hold

While a director's acquisition of shares is a positive signal of confidence, this specific transaction involves a grant at $0, rather than an open market purchase. This indicates a planned equity compensation event rather than a discretionary investment. As such, it reinforces a 'hold' position, suggesting continued monitoring of the company's fundamentals and broader market conditions, rather than a strong 'buy' signal based solely on this filing.

Keywords

Penske Automotive Group, PAG, H. Brian Thompson, Director, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Acquisition, Equity Compensation, Rule 10b5-1, Common Stock

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