AutoNation CFO exercises 3,194 RSUs into stock

AUTO NATION, INC. executive Thomas A. Szlosek, EVP & CFO, reported an exercise and vesting of restricted stock units.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AUTO NATION, INC. executive Thomas A. Szlosek, EVP & CFO, reported an exercise and vesting of restricted stock units. On August 7, 2026, 3,194 restricted stock units converted on a one-for-one basis into 3,194 shares of common stock. In a related transaction, 1,257 common shares were delivered or withheld at $209.23 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability. The underlying restricted stock units came from a 9,583-unit grant dated August 7, 2023, which vests in one-third annual increments over three years, each unit representing a contingent right to one share of common stock or, at the company’s election, its cash value.

Insider Trade Summary

3,194 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Szlosek Thomas A

Role EVP & CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2	3,194	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F1	3,194	--	--
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,257	$209.23	$263K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 18,437 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. The restricted stock units converted into shares of AutoNation common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. F2. The reporting person received a grant of 9,583 restricted stock units on August 7, 2023. The restricted stock units vested in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of August 7, 2023. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of AutoNation common stock, or at AutoNation's election, the cash value thereof.

Key Figures

RSUs converted: 3,194 units Common shares received: 3,194 shares Shares delivered/withheld: 1,257 shares +2 more

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RSUs converted 3,194 units Restricted stock units converted one-for-one into common stock on August 7, 2026

Common shares received 3,194 shares Shares of common stock issued upon RSU conversion

Shares delivered/withheld 1,257 shares Common shares delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability

Per-share value for F transaction $209.23 per share Price used for shares delivered or withheld under code F transaction

Original RSU grant 9,583 units Restricted stock units granted on August 7, 2023, vesting over three years

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, exercise or conversion of derivative security, Payment of exercise price or tax liability

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Restricted Stock Units financial

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

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of AutoNation common stock"

exercise or conversion of derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

Payment of exercise price or tax liability financial

"transaction_code_description: Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did AutoNation (AN) CFO Thomas Szlosek report?

AutoNation CFO Thomas A. Szlosek reported the conversion of 3,194 restricted stock units into 3,194 common shares on August 7, 2026, as part of a previously granted equity award vesting schedule.

How many AutoNation (AN) shares were used for exercise price or taxes?

In connection with the RSU conversion, 1,257 common shares of AutoNation were delivered or withheld at $209.23 per share to pay the exercise price or tax liability tied to the vesting.

What was the size and date of the original RSU grant to the AutoNation (AN) CFO?

Thomas A. Szlosek previously received a grant of 9,583 restricted stock units on August 7, 2023. These units vest in one-third annual increments over three years, providing staged equity-based compensation.

How do the AutoNation (AN) restricted stock units held by the CFO convert into shares?

Each restricted stock unit held by the AutoNation CFO represents a contingent right to one share of common stock, or, at AutoNation’s election, the cash value of that share upon vesting and settlement.

Were the AutoNation (AN) CFO’s transactions classified as open-market buys or sells?

The filing reports an exercise or conversion of derivative securities and a related delivery or withholding of shares for exercise price or tax liability. It does not classify these as open-market purchases or sales.

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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 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)
	EVP & CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2026

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	08/07/2026		M		3,194	A	(1)	19,694	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	08/07/2026		F		1,257	D	$209.23	18,437	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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	08/07/2026		M			3,194	(2)	(2)	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	3,194	$0	0	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 9,583 restricted stock units on August 7, 2023. The restricted stock units vested in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of August 7, 2023. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of AutoNation common stock, or at AutoNation's election, the cash value thereof.

Remarks:

	/s/ C. Coleman Edmunds, Attorney-in-Fact	08/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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