Notable concerns that warrant closer review
Gross profit grew 3% driven by strong performance in Parts & Service and Finance & Insurance, which offset a significant decline in New Vehicle gross profit.. Operating income declined 5%, impacted by a 3% increase in SG&A expenses (driven by compensation) and substantial non-cash impairments ($161.7M), partially offset by insurance recoveries ($60.5M) related to a prior year outage.. The company is involved in numerous legal proceedings, but management believes they will not materially impact financial results.. Domestic segment income increased significantly due to strong finance and insurance performance.