AutoNation CFO updates equity holdings in Form 4

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/03/2026 - 05:00 PM EST

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AUTONATION, INC. EVP & CFO Thomas A. Szlosek updated his equity holdings through stock grants and conversions. On March 1, 2026 he converted 2,193 and 1,900 restricted stock units into the same number of common shares on a one-for-one basis. He also received a grant of 5,698 new restricted stock units that vest in one-third annual increments over three years. To cover tax obligations, 1,611 common shares were disposed of at $195.16 per share through share withholding. After these transactions, he directly held 16,500 common shares and 5,698 restricted stock units.

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4,093 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 6 txns

Insider Szlosek Thomas A

Role EVP & CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	2,193	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,900	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	5,698	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	2,193	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,900	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,611	$195.16	$314K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 11,692 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 16,500 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Restricted Stock Units, 10,087 to 11,692 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, 14,018 to 16,500 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

F1. The restricted stock units converted into shares of AutoNation common stock on a one-for-one basis.
F2. The reporting person received a grant of 6,579 restricted stock units on March 1, 2024. The restricted stock units will vest in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the registrant's common stock or at the registrant's election, the cash value thereof.
F3. The reporting person received a grant of 5,701 restricted stock units on March 1, 2025. The restricted stock units will vest in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the registrant's common stock or at the registrant's election, the cash value thereof.
F4. The restricted stock units were granted on March 1, 2026 and will vest in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the registrant's common stock or at the registrant's election, the cash value thereof.

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What did AutoNation (AN) CFO Thomas A. Szlosek report in this Form 4?

Thomas A. Szlosek reported vesting and conversion of restricted stock units into common shares, a new restricted stock unit grant, and a share disposition to cover taxes. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation activity rather than open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many AutoNation (AN) restricted stock units did the CFO acquire?

The CFO received a grant of 5,698 restricted stock units on March 1, 2026. These units vest in one-third annual increments over three years and each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock or, at the company’s election, the cash value.

How many AutoNation (AN) shares did the CFO obtain from RSU conversions?

On March 1, 2026, 2,193 and 1,900 restricted stock units converted into the same number of AutoNation common shares. The footnotes state the units convert on a one-for-one basis into common stock, consistent with prior annual restricted stock unit grants disclosed.

Why were 1,611 AutoNation (AN) shares disposed of in this filing?

The 1,611 common shares were disposed of at $195.16 per share to satisfy exercise price or tax withholding obligations. The Form 4 describes this as payment of a tax liability by delivering securities, not an open-market sale initiated for investment or portfolio reasons.

What are the vesting terms of the CFO’s AutoNation (AN) restricted stock units?

Restricted stock units granted in 2024, 2025, and 2026 vest in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Each unit provides a contingent right to one share of common stock or, at AutoNation’s election, its cash value.

How many AutoNation (AN) shares and units does the CFO hold after these transactions?

Following the March 1, 2026 transactions, Thomas A. Szlosek directly held 16,500 shares of AutoNation common stock. He also held 5,698 restricted stock units from his 2026 equity grant, which are scheduled to vest over a three-year period in equal annual installments.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Szlosek Thomas A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

200 SW 1ST AVE

SUITE 1600

(Street)

FORT LAUDERDALE

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 & CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/01/2026		M		2,193	A	⁽¹⁾	16,211	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/01/2026		M		1,900	A	⁽¹⁾	18,111	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/01/2026		F		1,611	D	$195.16	16,500	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	03/01/2026		M			2,193	⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	2,193	$0	2,193	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	03/01/2026		M			1,900	⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,900	$0	3,801	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽⁴⁾	03/01/2026		A		5,698		⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	5,698	$0	5,698	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The restricted stock units converted into shares of AutoNation common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. The reporting person received a grant of 6,579 restricted stock units on March 1, 2024. The restricted stock units will vest in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the registrant's common stock or at the registrant's election, the cash value thereof.

3. The reporting person received a grant of 5,701 restricted stock units on March 1, 2025. The restricted stock units will vest in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the registrant's common stock or at the registrant's election, the cash value thereof.

4. The restricted stock units were granted on March 1, 2026 and will vest in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the registrant's common stock or at the registrant's election, the cash value thereof.

Remarks:

	/s/ C. Coleman Edmunds, Attorney-in-Fact	03/03/2026
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