Autonation (AN) EVP Edmunds nets 26,996 directly owned shares after award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Autonation, Inc. executive C. Coleman Edmunds reported equity compensation activity involving company stock. On January 28, 2026, Edmunds acquired 11,719 shares of Autonation common stock at $0 per share, following certification of performance goals tied to performance-based restricted stock units granted on March 1, 2023. On the same date, Edmunds disposed of 4,642 shares at $215.93 per share. After these transactions, Edmunds directly beneficially owned 26,996 shares of Autonation common stock.

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^*

EDMUNDS C COLEMAN

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Gen Counsel & Corp Sec

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/28/2026

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	01/28/2026		A(1)		11,719	A	$0	31,638	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	01/28/2026		F		4,642	D	$215.93	26,996	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. Settlement of shares upon the achievement of applicable performance goals, which were certified by the registrant's Compensation Committee on January 28, 2026, pursuant to the terms of certain performance-based restricted stock units granted on March 1, 2023.

Remarks:

	/s/ C. Coleman Edmunds	01/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Autonation (AN) executive C. Coleman Edmunds report?

Edmunds reported acquiring 11,719 shares of Autonation common stock at $0 per share and disposing of 4,642 shares at $215.93 per share on January 28, 2026, all in direct ownership form.

How many Autonation (AN) shares does C. Coleman Edmunds own after this Form 4?

Following the reported transactions, C. Coleman Edmunds directly beneficially owns 26,996 shares of Autonation common stock. This figure reflects both the acquisition of 11,719 shares and the disposition of 4,642 shares reported for January 28, 2026.

What was the nature of the 11,719 Autonation (AN) shares acquired by Edmunds?

The 11,719 shares were issued upon settlement of performance-based restricted stock units. These units vested after the company’s Compensation Committee certified achievement of applicable performance goals on January 28, 2026, under awards originally granted on March 1, 2023.

At what price were the Autonation (AN) shares disposed of in Edmunds’ Form 4?

Edmunds reported disposing of 4,642 shares of Autonation common stock at a price of $215.93 per share on January 28, 2026. The transaction was coded “F” in the filing, indicating a specific Form 4 disposition category.

What role does C. Coleman Edmunds hold at Autonation (AN)?

C. Coleman Edmunds serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Autonation. The Form 4 identifies Edmunds as an officer of the company, rather than a director or 10% owner, in connection with these equity transactions.

Were the Autonation (AN) shares in Edmunds’ Form 4 held directly or indirectly?

The Form 4 shows all reported Autonation common stock transactions and resulting holdings as direct ownership. No nature-of-ownership footnote indicates indirect holdings through another entity or account in the reported transactions.