Asbury Automotive Group, one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., reported net income for the first quarter 2021 of $92.8 million ($4.78 per diluted share). This compares to net income of $19.5 million ($1.01 per diluted share) in the prior year quarter.

“The first quarter of 2021 was very active for us. In addition to posting record performance, we successfully launched our online car buying platform, Clicklane, across our entire store base,” said David Hult, Asbury’s president and CEO. “Although we are only one quarter into our five-year plan, we feel more confident than ever in our strategic direction and the future growth of Asbury.”

The company reported adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure) for the first quarter 2021 of $90.7 million ($4.68 per diluted share) compared to $34.7 million ($1.80 per diluted share) in the prior year quarter.

Net income for the first quarter 2021 was adjusted for the following pre-tax items: gain on legal settlements of $3.5 million ($0.14 per diluted share), gain on sale of real estate of $1.1 million ($0.03 per diluted share) and other real estate related charges of $1.8 million ($0.07 per diluted share).