AutoZone (AZO) COO Thomas Newbern gifts shares and updates holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AutoZone Inc. insider share transfer reported

AutoZone Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer, Thomas B. Newbern, reported a transfer of 44 shares of common stock on 12/22/2025, coded as a "G" transaction, which indicates a gift. The shares were transferred at a reported price of $0.0000, and are shown as disposed of.

Following this transaction, Newbern is listed as beneficially owning 1,392 shares of AutoZone common stock indirectly through a trust, and 1,795.3 shares directly. This filing provides an updated snapshot of his ownership but does not describe any change in his role as COO.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Newbern Thomas B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

123 SOUTH FRONT STREET

(Street)

MEMPHIS TN 38103

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AUTOZONE INC [ AZO ]

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)
12/22/2025

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
Common Stock	12/22/2025		G		44	D	$0.0000	1,392	I	By Trust
Common Stock								1,795.3	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:

	/s/ Thomas B. Newbern	12/22/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AutoZone (AZO) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that Chief Operating Officer Thomas B. Newbern transferred 44 shares of AutoZone common stock on 12/22/2025 in a transaction coded "G", which indicates a gift at a reported price of $0.0000.

How many AutoZone (AZO) shares does Thomas B. Newbern own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Thomas B. Newbern is shown as beneficially owning 1,392 shares of AutoZone common stock indirectly through a trust, and 1,795.3 shares directly.

What does the transaction code "G" mean in the AutoZone (AZO) Form 4?

In this context, the transaction code "G" designates a gift of shares. The filing shows that 44 shares of AutoZone common stock were disposed of as a gift at a reported price of $0.0000.

What is Thomas B. Newbern’s role at AutoZone (AZO) according to the filing?

The filing identifies Thomas B. Newbern as an Officer of AutoZone with the title COO, indicating he serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.

Is the AutoZone (AZO) Form 4 filed by one reporting person or multiple insiders?

The document specifies that it is a Form filed by One Reporting Person, indicating only Thomas B. Newbern is reporting transactions in this filing.

How are Thomas B. Newbern’s indirect AutoZone (AZO) holdings structured?

The filing states that 1,392 shares of AutoZone common stock are held indirectly by Thomas B. Newbern through a trust, in addition to his directly held shares.