AutoNation (AN) director awarded 1,210 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AutoNation, Inc. reported an insider equity award to one of its directors. On 01/02/2026, the director acquired 1,210 shares of common stock at a price of $0, reflecting the settlement of vested restricted stock units granted under the AutoNation, Inc. 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan.

After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 22,434 shares of common stock directly and 44,069 shares indirectly through a limited partnership. The restricted stock units are scheduled to settle in shares of common stock in line with the award’s terms and any deferral election, with settlement accelerated in certain circumstances, including if the director ceases to serve as a non-employee director.

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^*

BURDICK RICK L

(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	22,434	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share								44,069	I	By Limited Partnership

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) disclose in this filing?

The filing shows that a director of AutoNation, Inc. acquired 1,210 shares of common stock on 01/02/2026 through the settlement of vested restricted stock units.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the AutoNation (AN) director?

The director received a 2026 grant of 1,210 vested restricted stock units pursuant to the AutoNation, Inc. 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan.

At what price were the AutoNation (AN) shares acquired in this director transaction?

The 1,210 shares of common stock were acquired at a reported price of $0, reflecting an equity award rather than an open-market purchase.

What is the director’s total beneficial ownership of AutoNation (AN) stock after the transaction?

Following the transaction, the director beneficially owns 22,434 shares of AutoNation common stock directly and 44,069 shares indirectly through a limited partnership.

Under which plan were the AutoNation (AN) restricted stock units granted?

The restricted stock units were granted under the AutoNation, Inc. 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan, which governs equity awards to non-employee directors.

When will the AutoNation (AN) director’s restricted stock units settle into shares?

The restricted stock units will settle in shares of common stock according to the award terms and any deferral election, with settlement accelerated in certain circumstances, including if the director ceases to serve as a non-employee director.