AutoNation (AN) director discloses 1,210-share RSU grant and 51,500-share stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AutoNation, Inc. director reported receiving an equity award tied to board service. On 01/02/2026, the director acquired 1,210 shares of AutoNation common stock at a stated price of $0 per share, increasing their directly held stake to 51,500 shares.

The filing explains this reflects a 2026 grant of 1,210 vested restricted stock units (RSUs) under the AutoNation, Inc. 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan. These RSUs will settle in shares of common stock according to the award terms and any deferral election. Settlement can be accelerated in certain situations described in the award and plan, including if the director stops serving 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^*

EDELSON DAVID B

(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	51,500	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 in this Form 4?

A non-employee director of AutoNation, Inc. reported acquiring 1,210 shares of common stock on 01/02/2026 at a stated price of $0 per share.

What is the directors AutoNation (AN) share ownership after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 51,500 shares of AutoNation common stock in direct ownership.

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

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

How will the RSUs reported by AutoNation (AN) settle?

The 1,210 vested RSUs will settle in shares of AutoNation common stock according to the terms of the award, any deferral election made by the director, and the 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan.

Can settlement of the AutoNation (AN) director RSUs be accelerated?

Yes. The explanation states settlement of the RSUs will be accelerated in certain circumstances under the award terms and the 2024 Director Plan, including if the reporting person ceases to serve as a non-employee director.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to AutoNation (AN)?

The filing identifies the reporting person as a director of AutoNation, Inc. and not a 10% owner.