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AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) SVP reports stock and option holdings

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AutoZone Inc. senior vice president of finance Grace Orians Sharpley has filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership. She directly holds 131.9090 shares of common stock and a series of non-qualified stock options covering additional shares at exercise prices between 772.8000 and 4075.3100, with expirations from 2028 through 2035.

Footnotes explain that these options were granted under AutoZone equity incentive plans and generally become exercisable in annual one-fourth increments or are fully exercisable on the date shown.

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Insider Sharpley Grace Orians
Role SVP, Finance
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 260 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 131.909 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Options granted in accordance with the Amended and Restated AutoZone, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Award Plan and exercisable in annual, one-fourth increments beginning on the date shown. Options granted in accordance with the AutoZone, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Award Plan and exercisable in annual, one-fourth increments beginning on the date shown. Options granted in accordance with AutoZone, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Award Plan and fully exercisable on the date shown.
Common shares directly owned 131.9090 shares Direct AutoZone common stock ownership as of 2026-07-10
Largest option position exercise price 4075.3100 Exercise price for options over 713.0000 underlying common shares expiring 2035-10-10
Largest option position underlying shares 713.0000 shares Underlying common shares for non-qualified stock option expiring 2035-10-10
Option exercise price example 2549.0400 Exercise price for options over 680.0000 underlying shares expiring 2033-10-06
Lowest listed option exercise price 772.8000 Exercise price for options over 260.0000 underlying shares expiring 2028-09-26
Holding entries reported 11 Total holdings (common and options) shown in transaction summary
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"Security title listed as Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) with underlying common shares"
Amended and Restated AutoZone, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Award Plan financial
"Options granted in accordance with the Amended and Restated AutoZone, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Award Plan"
AutoZone, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Award Plan financial
"Options granted in accordance with the AutoZone, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Award Plan"
initial statement of beneficial ownership financial
"Has filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership as AutoZone SVP, Finance"
An initial statement of beneficial ownership is the first regulatory filing an insider or large investor submits to disclose the amount of a company's stock they control or benefit from. It matters to investors because it reveals who has significant influence over a company—like showing who’s holding the cards—and helps track potential conflicts of interest, insider motives, and future buying or selling that can move the stock price.
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FAQ

What does AutoZone (AZO) executive Grace Orians Sharpley report owning in this Form 3?

Grace Orians Sharpley reports 131.9090 AutoZone common shares held directly, plus multiple non-qualified stock options on additional common shares with exercise prices ranging from 772.8000 to 4075.3100 and expirations between 2028 and 2035.

How many AutoZone (AZO) common shares does Grace Orians Sharpley directly hold?

She directly holds 131.9090 shares of AutoZone common stock. This figure reflects her direct ownership position reported as of 2026-07-10 and does not include any additional shares that could be acquired through her outstanding stock options.

What stock option awards does the AutoZone (AZO) SVP, Finance hold?

She holds several non-qualified stock options on AutoZone common stock, including options over 713.0000 shares at an exercise price of 4075.3100 and others at prices such as 3672.2300, 2549.0400, and 772.8000, expiring from 2028 to 2035.

Under which equity plans were Grace Orians Sharpley’s AutoZone (AZO) options granted?

Footnotes state her options were granted under the Amended and Restated AutoZone, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Award Plan and the AutoZone, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Award Plan, with options typically exercisable in annual one-fourth increments or fully exercisable on specified dates.

Does this AutoZone (AZO) Form 3 show any recent insider buying or selling?

No. The report lists holding entries only, with transaction data showing zero purchases and zero sales. All 11 entries are classified as holdings, so it simply establishes Grace Orians Sharpley’s existing ownership rather than recording new trades.
SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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OMB Number:3235-0104
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Sharpley Grace Orians

(Last)(First)(Middle)
123 S. FRONT STREET

(Street)
TENNESSEE

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
07/10/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AUTOZONE INC [ AZO ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP, Finance
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock131.909D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)10/01/2019(1)09/26/2028Common Stock260$772.8D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)10/01/2020(1)10/08/2029Common Stock250$1,060.81D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)10/01/2021(1)10/08/2030Common Stock270$1,139.99D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)10/15/2022(1)10/05/2030Common Stock180$1,651.22D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)10/15/2023(2)10/04/2032Common Stock720$2,205.03D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)10/15/2024(2)10/06/2033Common Stock680$2,549.04D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)10/15/2025(2)10/11/2034Common Stock641$3,129.78D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)10/15/2029(3)10/11/2034Common Stock276$3,129.78D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)03/25/2026(2)03/25/2035Common Stock59$3,672.23D
Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)10/15/2026(2)10/10/2035Common Stock713$4,075.31D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Options granted in accordance with the Amended and Restated AutoZone, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Award Plan and exercisable in annual, one-fourth increments beginning on the date shown.
2. Options granted in accordance with the AutoZone, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Award Plan and exercisable in annual, one-fourth increments beginning on the date shown.
3. Options granted in accordance with AutoZone, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Award Plan and fully exercisable on the date shown.
/s/ Sharpley Grace O.07/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)