AutoNation, Inc. filings document the regulatory record of a NYSE-listed automotive retailer with common stock traded under the symbol AN. Its 8-K reports furnish operating results for quarterly and annual periods, including disclosures tied to new and used vehicle sales, After-Sales, Customer Financial Services and AutoNation Finance.
AutoNation's SEC materials also cover capital-structure and governance matters. Recent filings describe board-authorized common stock repurchase programs, senior note issuance under shelf registration, credit and floorplan financing relationships, and proxy disclosures for director elections, executive compensation and shareholder voting matters.
This Schedule 13D/A (Amendment No. 68) filing for AutoNation reveals significant ownership details by Edward S. Lampert and related entities. Edward S. Lampert beneficially owns 2,267,503 shares, representing 6.0% of AutoNation's outstanding shares as of April 23, 2025.
The ownership structure breaks down as follows:
- Edward S. Lampert personally holds 2,100,000 shares
- The Lampert Foundation owns 162,002 shares (0.4%)
- ESL Partners, L.P. controls 2,203 shares (0.1%)
- The Nicholas and Nina Lampert Trusts each hold 1,649 shares
The filing indicates a complex ownership structure where RBS Partners serves as general partner of ESL Partners, and ESL Investments acts as general partner of RBS Partners. Mr. Lampert, as Chairman and CEO of ESL Investments, maintains effective control over these entities' holdings. This amendment reflects the current ownership status based on 37,701,138 total outstanding shares reported in AutoNation's latest quarterly report.