AutoNation (AN) director granted 1,210 RSU-based shares under 2024 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AutoNation, Inc. director reported receiving an equity award of common stock. On 01/02/2026, the director acquired 1,210 shares of AutoNation common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a stated price of $0, increasing the director’s holdings to 47,302 shares held directly.

The award represents vested restricted stock units granted under the AutoNation, Inc. 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan. These restricted stock units will settle in shares of common stock in line with the award terms and any deferral elections made by the director. Settlement can be accelerated in certain situations, including if the director stops serving as a non-employee director of the company.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GRUSKY ROBERT R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 SW 1ST AVE

SUITE 1600

(Street)

FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AUTONATION, INC. [ AN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	01/02/2026		A(1)		1,210	A	$0	47,302	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. 2026 grant of 1,210 vested restricted stock units (the "RSUs") pursuant to the AutoNation, Inc. 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan (the "2024 Director Plan"). The RSUs will settle in shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of AutoNation, Inc. (the "Company") in accordance with the terms of the award, including any deferral election made by the reporting person, and the 2024 Director Plan. Settlement of the RSUs will be accelerated in certain circumstances as provided in the terms of the award and the 2024 Director Plan, including in the event the reporting person ceases to serve as a non-employee director of the Company.

Remarks:

	/s/ C. Coleman Edmunds, Attorney-in-Fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AutoNation (AN) report for 01/02/2026?

AutoNation (AN) reported that a director acquired 1,210 shares of common stock on 01/02/2026 through a vested restricted stock unit grant.

How many AutoNation (AN) shares does the director own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 47,302 shares of AutoNation common stock in direct ownership.

What type of equity award did the AutoNation (AN) director receive?

The director received vested restricted stock units (RSUs) covering 1,210 shares, granted under the AutoNation, Inc. 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan.

At what price were the AutoNation (AN) shares from the RSUs recorded?

The 1,210 shares of AutoNation common stock acquired through the RSUs were recorded at a price of $0 per share.

When will the restricted stock units for the AutoNation (AN) director settle?

The RSUs will settle in shares of AutoNation common stock in accordance with the award terms, any deferral election made by the director, and the 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan.

Under what circumstances can settlement of the AutoNation (AN) RSUs be accelerated?

Settlement of the RSUs can be accelerated in certain circumstances specified in the award terms and the 2024 Director Plan, including if the director ceases to serve as a non-employee director of AutoNation.