AutoNation (NYSE: AN) EVP files Form 4 for RSU tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AutoNation, Inc. executive C. Coleman Edmunds reported a routine tax-related RSU transaction. On December 8, 2025, 120 restricted stock units were withheld under a transaction coded "F" at a price of $214.83 per unit to satisfy tax obligations related to the executive becoming eligible for retirement treatment. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of AutoNation common stock or, at the company’s election, its cash value. Following this withholding, Edmunds beneficially owns 3,072 restricted stock units tied to AutoNation common shares, from an original grant of 3,192 RSUs awarded on March 1, 2025 that vest in three equal annual installments.

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^*

EDMUNDS C COLEMAN

(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)
	EVP, Gen Counsel & Corp Sec

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/08/2025

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

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)	12/08/2025		F(2)			120	(3)	(3)	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	120	$214.83	3,072	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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.

2. Reflects the withholding of restricted stock units by AutoNation to satisfy tax obligations arising from the reporting person being eligible for retirement treatment.

3. The reporting person received a grant of 3,192 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.

Remarks:

	/s/ C. Coleman Edmunds	12/10/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AutoNation (AN) report for C. Coleman Edmunds?

C. Coleman Edmunds, an AutoNation executive, reported an automatic withholding of 120 restricted stock units on December 8, 2025 to cover tax obligations.

What does the Form 4 transaction code "F" mean for AutoNation (AN)?

The transaction code "F" indicates that 120 restricted stock units were disposed of by AutoNation through withholding to satisfy the reporting person’s tax obligations.

How many restricted stock units does the AutoNation (AN) executive still hold after this transaction?

After the tax withholding transaction, C. Coleman Edmunds beneficially owns 3,072 restricted stock units linked to AutoNation common stock.

When were the restricted stock units originally granted to the AutoNation (AN) executive?

The reporting person received a grant of 3,192 restricted stock units on March 1, 2025, scheduled to vest in one-third annual increments over three years.

What does each restricted stock unit represent for AutoNation (AN)?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of AutoNation common stock or, at AutoNation’s election, the cash value of that share.

What is the position of the reporting person at AutoNation (AN)?

The reporting person is an officer of AutoNation, serving as EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

At what price were the withheld AutoNation (AN) RSUs valued?

The 120 restricted stock units withheld for taxes were valued at $214.83 per unit.