AutoNation (NYSE: AN) COO gains RSUs and disposes 997 shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AutoNation COO Jeff Parent reported several equity compensation moves. On March 1, 2026, restricted stock units converted one-for-one into 1,316 and 1,216 common shares. He also received a new grant of 4,144 restricted stock units that vest in one-third annual installments over three years. To cover tax obligations, 997 common shares were disposed of at $195.16 per share.

Insider Trade Summary

2,532 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 6 txns

Insider PARENT JEFF

Role COO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,316	$0.00	--
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,216	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	4,144	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,316	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,216	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	997	$195.16	$195K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,315 shares (Direct); Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 3,942 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. The restricted stock units converted into shares of AutoNation common stock on a one-for-one basis. The reporting person received a grant of 3,947 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. The reporting person received a grant of 3,649 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. 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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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^*

PARENT JEFF

(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)
	COO

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/01/2026		M		1,316	A	(1)	3,942	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/01/2026		M		1,216	A	(1)	5,158	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	03/01/2026		F		997	D	$195.16	4,161	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)	03/01/2026		M			1,316	(2)	(2)	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,316	$0	1,315	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/01/2026		M			1,216	(3)	(3)	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,216	$0	2,433	D
Restricted Stock Units	(4)	03/01/2026		A		4,144		(4)	(4)	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	4,144	$0	4,144	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 3,947 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 3,649 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
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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