[8-K] AUTONATION, INC. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AutoNation, Inc. announced that its Board authorized up to an additional $1.0 billion for repurchases of the company’s common stock under its existing stock repurchase program. The company disclosed the authorization in connection with a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

This action expands AutoNation’s capacity to return capital through buybacks, with the actual amount and timing of repurchases determined by future activity under the program.

Insights

Equity capital markets analyst

Buyback capacity increased by up to $1.0B; impact depends on execution.

AutoNation authorized $1.0 billion in additional stock repurchases under its existing program. Such authorizations provide flexibility to retire shares when management deems conditions appropriate, which can support per-share metrics if executed.

The filing does not specify pace, duration, or methods for repurchases. Investor impact will hinge on the extent of repurchase activity disclosed in subsequent updates or financial reports.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

 CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date Of Report (Date Of Earliest Event Reported) October 31, 2025  

AUTONATION, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-13107

73-1105145

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission      File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 SW 1st Ave

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (954) 769-6000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

AN

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

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

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 31, 2025, AutoNation, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $1.0 billion of the Company’s common stock under the Company’s stock repurchase program. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1    Press Release of AutoNation, Inc., dated October 31, 2025, regarding the Company’s stock repurchase program.

104        Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

AUTONATION, INC.

Date:

October 31, 2025

By:

/s/ C. Coleman Edmunds

C. Coleman Edmunds

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did AutoNation (AN) announce in its 8-K?

AutoNation’s Board authorized up to an additional $1.0 billion for common stock repurchases under its stock repurchase program.

How large is AutoNation’s new buyback authorization?

The authorization is for up to an additional $1.0 billion of common stock repurchases.

Is this authorization part of an existing program for AN?

Yes. It is under the company’s existing stock repurchase program.

When was the authorization announced?

The announcement was disclosed on October 31, 2025.

Did AutoNation provide a press release?

Yes. A press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

What is AutoNation’s trading symbol and exchange?

AutoNation trades on the NYSE under the symbol AN.