AutoNation (NYSE: AN) COO receives stock award, withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AutoNation, Inc. insider activity: COO, AN Parts & EVP, Business Development Gianluca Camplone reported equity transactions in AutoNation common stock on January 28, 2026.

He acquired 16,742 shares of common stock at a price of $0 upon achievement of performance goals tied to performance-based restricted stock units granted on March 1, 2023. These goals were certified by the company’s Compensation Committee on January 28, 2026.

On the same date, 6,617 shares were disposed of at $215.93 per share in a transaction coded “F,” reflecting shares withheld to cover tax obligations. Following these transactions, Camplone directly owned 30,178 shares of AutoNation common stock.

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^*

CAMPLONE GIANLUCA

(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, AN Parts & EVP, Bus Dev

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/28/2026

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	01/28/2026		A(1)		16,742	A	$0	36,795	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	01/28/2026		F		6,617	D	$215.93	30,178	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. Settlement of shares upon the achievement of applicable performance goals, which were certified by the registrant's Compensation Committee on January 28, 2026, pursuant to the terms of certain performance-based restricted stock units granted on March 1, 2023.

Remarks:

	/s/ C. Coleman Edmunds, Attorney-in-Fact	01/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AutoNation (AN) executive Gianluca Camplone report?

Gianluca Camplone reported acquiring shares and having shares withheld for taxes. On January 28, 2026, he received 16,742 AutoNation common shares from performance-based restricted stock units and had 6,617 shares withheld at $215.93 per share to satisfy tax obligations.

How many AutoNation (AN) shares did Gianluca Camplone acquire in this Form 4 filing?

He acquired 16,742 shares of AutoNation common stock at no cost. These shares resulted from the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units granted on March 1, 2023, after applicable performance goals were certified by the Compensation Committee on January 28, 2026.

Why were 6,617 AutoNation (AN) shares disposed of in Gianluca Camplone’s Form 4?

The 6,617 shares were disposed of in a transaction coded “F,” representing tax withholding. These shares were withheld at $215.93 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with the vesting and settlement of performance-based restricted stock units on January 28, 2026.

What is Gianluca Camplone’s AutoNation (AN) share ownership after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Gianluca Camplone directly owned 30,178 shares of AutoNation common stock. This figure reflects the net effect of receiving 16,742 shares from vested performance-based restricted stock units and 6,617 shares withheld for taxes on January 28, 2026.

What triggered the share settlement reported by AutoNation (AN) executive Gianluca Camplone?

The settlement was triggered by achieving performance goals tied to performance-based restricted stock units. These goals were certified by AutoNation’s Compensation Committee on January 28, 2026, leading to the issuance of 16,742 common shares granted originally on March 1, 2023.

What role does Gianluca Camplone hold at AutoNation (AN) in this Form 4?

In this Form 4, Gianluca Camplone is identified as an officer of AutoNation. His title is COO, AN Parts & Executive Vice President, Business Development, and the reported equity transactions relate to his compensation in the company’s common stock.