Acquisition and Growth - The company is expanding its operations in the U.S. and Italy, with plans to acquire two additional Lexus dealerships in Orlando, Florida, contributing to an estimated $2 billion in annualized revenue from recent acquisitions [1] - The total acquisitions discussed represent significant growth potential for the company [1] Financial Performance - In 2025, the company generated $31 billion in revenue, with nearly $1.3 billion in earnings before taxes (EBT) and $935 million in net income, resulting in earnings per share (EPS) of $14.13 [2][7] - The fourth-quarter revenue was reported at $7.8 billion, down 4% year-over-year, with EBT of $256 million and EPS of $2.83 [6][8] Operational Challenges - The company faced headwinds in the fourth quarter due to weaker demand for premium vehicles in the U.S. and U.K., with new sales of German luxury brands down approximately 20% in the U.S. and 22% in the U.K. [6][9] - A Jaguar Land Rover cyber incident impacted sales by about 800 units, contributing to an estimated $29 million EBT impact [6][12] Capital Allocation and Cash Flow - The company generated $1.0 billion in operating cash flow and $651 million in free cash flow, repaying $550 million of debt and repurchasing $182 million of stock [5][22] - A quarterly dividend increase to $1.40 per share was announced, marking the 21st consecutive increase [23] International Operations - International revenue for the fourth quarter was $2.8 billion, down 2%, with challenges in the U.K. market due to inflation and policy pressures [17] - In Australia, the company reported strong performance, with EBT nearly doubling year-over-year and significant project revenues [18] Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2026, anticipating a recovery in the commercial truck market and a stronger U.S. macro environment [25] - The company is preparing for expected year-over-year comparability headwinds in the first quarter due to prior-year pull-forward effects [25]