AutoNation (NYSE: AN) SVP & CAO sells 2,500 shares in open market trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AUTONATION, INC. executive Kimberly Dees, SVP & CAO, reported an open-market sale of company stock. On May 5, 2026, she sold 2,500 shares of common stock at a price of $204.905 per share. After this transaction, she directly holds 1,456 shares of AutoNation common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 2,500 shares ($512,263)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider DEES KIMBERLY

Role SVP & CAO

Sold 2,500 shs ($512K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	2,500	$204.905	$512K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 1,456 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 2,500 shares Sale price per share: $204.905 per share Shares owned after transaction: 1,456 shares

3 metrics

Shares sold 2,500 shares Open-market sale on May 5, 2026

Sale price per share $204.905 per share Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

Shares owned after transaction 1,456 shares Direct ownership following sale

Key Terms

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, Sale in open market or private transaction, Form 4

3 terms

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share financial

"security_title: "Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share""

Sale in open market or private transaction financial

"transaction_code_description: "Sale in open market or private transaction""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

DEES KIMBERLY

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 SW 1ST AVENUE

SUITE 1600

(Street)

FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA 33301

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	SVP & CAO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/05/2026

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

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

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

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	05/05/2026		S		2,500	D	$204.905	1,456	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:

Remarks:

	/s/ C. Coleman Edmunds, Attorney-in-Fact	05/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did AutoNation (AN) report for Kimberly Dees?

AutoNation reported that SVP & CAO Kimberly Dees executed an open-market sale of company stock. She sold 2,500 shares of common stock in a single transaction on May 5, 2026, as disclosed in a Form 4 filing.

How many AutoNation (AN) shares did Kimberly Dees sell and at what price?

Kimberly Dees sold 2,500 shares of AutoNation common stock. The reported sale price was $204.905 per share, reflecting an open-market transaction as indicated by the Form 4 transaction code and description.

How many AutoNation (AN) shares does Kimberly Dees hold after this Form 4 sale?

Following the reported sale, Kimberly Dees directly holds 1,456 shares of AutoNation common stock. This post-transaction balance is disclosed in the Form 4 as the total number of shares owned after the open-market sale.

What role does Kimberly Dees hold at AutoNation (AN) in this Form 4 filing?

In the Form 4, Kimberly Dees is identified as an officer of AutoNation, serving as SVP & CAO. This means the transaction reflects trading activity by a senior financial and accounting executive of the company.

What does the transaction code "S" mean in AutoNation (AN) insider Form 4?

The transaction code "S" on the Form 4 indicates a sale in an open market or private transaction. In this case, it confirms that Kimberly Dees’ 2,500-share transaction was reported as an open-market sale of common stock.

Is the AutoNation (AN) Form 4 transaction by Kimberly Dees direct or indirect ownership?

The Form 4 identifies the ownership as direct, using the code "D". This means the 2,500 shares sold and the remaining 1,456 shares are held directly in Kimberly Dees’ name rather than through an intermediary entity.