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[8-K] Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Material Event

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On July 24, 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) filed a Form 8-K to furnish its fiscal Q2 2025 results and related materials. The filing contains no financial line-items; instead, it attaches two exhibits: Exhibit 99.1, the earnings press release, and Exhibit 99.2, the earnings-call presentation. The company also disclosed Board approval of a quarterly cash dividend announced within the press release.

The information is furnished—not filed—under Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 7.01 (Regulation FD). As such, it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities nor automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. No additional transactions, guidance, or financial details appear in the 8-K.

Il 24 luglio 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) ha presentato un modulo 8-K per comunicare i risultati del secondo trimestre fiscale 2025 e i materiali correlati. La documentazione non contiene voci finanziarie; include invece due allegati: Allegato 99.1, il comunicato stampa sugli utili, e Allegato 99.2, la presentazione della conference call sugli utili. La società ha inoltre reso noto l'approvazione da parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione di un dividendo trimestrale in contanti annunciato nel comunicato stampa.

Le informazioni sono fornite – non depositate – ai sensi degli Articoli 2.02 (Risultati Operativi e Condizione Finanziaria) e 7.01 (Regolamento FD). Pertanto, non sono soggette alle responsabilità della Sezione 18 né vengono automaticamente incorporate in altri documenti SEC. Nel modulo 8-K non sono presenti ulteriori transazioni, indicazioni o dettagli finanziari.

El 24 de julio de 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) presentó un Formulario 8-K para proporcionar sus resultados del segundo trimestre fiscal de 2025 y materiales relacionados. El documento no contiene partidas financieras; en cambio, adjunta dos anexos: Anexo 99.1, el comunicado de prensa de resultados, y Anexo 99.2, la presentación de la llamada de resultados. La compañía también informó la aprobación por parte de la Junta Directiva de un dividendo trimestral en efectivo anunciado en el comunicado de prensa.

La información se proporciona —no se presenta— bajo los ítems 2.02 (Resultados de Operaciones y Condición Financiera) y 7.01 (Regulación FD). Por lo tanto, no está sujeta a responsabilidades bajo la Sección 18 ni se incorpora automáticamente en otros documentos presentados ante la SEC. No se incluyen transacciones adicionales, guías ni detalles financieros en el 8-K.

2025년 7월 24일, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH)는 2025 회계연도 2분기 실적 및 관련 자료를 제공하기 위해 Form 8-K를 제출했습니다. 제출된 문서에는 재무 항목이 포함되어 있지 않으며, 대신 두 개의 부속서가 첨부되어 있습니다: 부속서 99.1은 실적 보도자료, 부속서 99.2는 실적 발표 컨퍼런스 콜 자료입니다. 회사는 또한 보도자료에서 발표된 분기별 현금 배당에 대해 이사회 승인을 공개했습니다.

이 정보는 항목 2.02(운영 결과 및 재무 상태)와 7.01(Regulation FD)에 따라 제공되었으며, 공식 제출된 문서는 아닙니다. 따라서 섹션 18의 책임 대상이 아니며 다른 SEC 제출 문서에 자동으로 포함되지 않습니다. 8-K 문서에는 추가 거래, 가이드라인 또는 재무 세부사항이 포함되어 있지 않습니다.

Le 24 juillet 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) a déposé un formulaire 8-K pour fournir ses résultats du deuxième trimestre fiscal 2025 ainsi que des documents associés. Le dépôt ne contient aucune ligne financière ; il comprend deux annexes : Annexe 99.1, le communiqué de presse des résultats, et Annexe 99.2, la présentation de la conférence téléphonique sur les résultats. La société a également annoncé l’approbation par le Conseil d’administration d’un dividende trimestriel en espèces mentionné dans le communiqué de presse.

Les informations sont fournies – et non déposées – en vertu des points 2.02 (Résultats d’exploitation et situation financière) et 7.01 (Règlement FD). Elles ne sont donc pas soumises aux responsabilités prévues par la Section 18 et ne sont pas automatiquement intégrées dans d’autres dépôts auprès de la SEC. Aucun autre transaction, orientation ou détail financier n’apparaît dans le 8-K.

Am 24. Juli 2025 reichte Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) ein Formular 8-K ein, um die Ergebnisse des zweiten Geschäftsjahresquartals 2025 und zugehörige Materialien bereitzustellen. Die Einreichung enthält keine finanziellen Einzelposten; stattdessen sind zwei Anlagen beigefügt: Anlage 99.1, die Gewinnmitteilung, und Anlage 99.2, die Präsentation zur Gewinnkonferenz. Das Unternehmen gab außerdem die Zustimmung des Vorstands zu einer im Pressebericht angekündigten vierteljährlichen Bardividende bekannt.

Die Informationen werden gemäß den Punkten 2.02 (Ergebnisse der Geschäftstätigkeit und Finanzlage) und 7.01 (Regulation FD) bereitgestellt – nicht eingereicht. Daher unterliegen sie nicht den Haftungsbestimmungen von Abschnitt 18 und werden nicht automatisch in andere SEC-Einreichungen aufgenommen. Im 8-K sind keine weiteren Transaktionen, Prognosen oder Finanzdetails enthalten.

Positive
  • Board approved a quarterly cash dividend, indicating management confidence in cash generation.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Neutral; 8-K only supplies exhibits announcing Q2 results and a dividend but offers no financial metrics.

Because the core financial figures reside in the attached press release, this 8-K alone has limited insight value. The declaration of a quarterly cash dividend is directionally positive, signalling ongoing cash-flow strength, yet its size and sustainability cannot be assessed here. Investors must review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for margins, revenue trends, and management commentary before making decisions. Until those numbers are digested, the impact on valuation is neutral.

Il 24 luglio 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) ha presentato un modulo 8-K per comunicare i risultati del secondo trimestre fiscale 2025 e i materiali correlati. La documentazione non contiene voci finanziarie; include invece due allegati: Allegato 99.1, il comunicato stampa sugli utili, e Allegato 99.2, la presentazione della conference call sugli utili. La società ha inoltre reso noto l'approvazione da parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione di un dividendo trimestrale in contanti annunciato nel comunicato stampa.

Le informazioni sono fornite – non depositate – ai sensi degli Articoli 2.02 (Risultati Operativi e Condizione Finanziaria) e 7.01 (Regolamento FD). Pertanto, non sono soggette alle responsabilità della Sezione 18 né vengono automaticamente incorporate in altri documenti SEC. Nel modulo 8-K non sono presenti ulteriori transazioni, indicazioni o dettagli finanziari.

El 24 de julio de 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) presentó un Formulario 8-K para proporcionar sus resultados del segundo trimestre fiscal de 2025 y materiales relacionados. El documento no contiene partidas financieras; en cambio, adjunta dos anexos: Anexo 99.1, el comunicado de prensa de resultados, y Anexo 99.2, la presentación de la llamada de resultados. La compañía también informó la aprobación por parte de la Junta Directiva de un dividendo trimestral en efectivo anunciado en el comunicado de prensa.

La información se proporciona —no se presenta— bajo los ítems 2.02 (Resultados de Operaciones y Condición Financiera) y 7.01 (Regulación FD). Por lo tanto, no está sujeta a responsabilidades bajo la Sección 18 ni se incorpora automáticamente en otros documentos presentados ante la SEC. No se incluyen transacciones adicionales, guías ni detalles financieros en el 8-K.

2025년 7월 24일, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH)는 2025 회계연도 2분기 실적 및 관련 자료를 제공하기 위해 Form 8-K를 제출했습니다. 제출된 문서에는 재무 항목이 포함되어 있지 않으며, 대신 두 개의 부속서가 첨부되어 있습니다: 부속서 99.1은 실적 보도자료, 부속서 99.2는 실적 발표 컨퍼런스 콜 자료입니다. 회사는 또한 보도자료에서 발표된 분기별 현금 배당에 대해 이사회 승인을 공개했습니다.

이 정보는 항목 2.02(운영 결과 및 재무 상태)와 7.01(Regulation FD)에 따라 제공되었으며, 공식 제출된 문서는 아닙니다. 따라서 섹션 18의 책임 대상이 아니며 다른 SEC 제출 문서에 자동으로 포함되지 않습니다. 8-K 문서에는 추가 거래, 가이드라인 또는 재무 세부사항이 포함되어 있지 않습니다.

Le 24 juillet 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) a déposé un formulaire 8-K pour fournir ses résultats du deuxième trimestre fiscal 2025 ainsi que des documents associés. Le dépôt ne contient aucune ligne financière ; il comprend deux annexes : Annexe 99.1, le communiqué de presse des résultats, et Annexe 99.2, la présentation de la conférence téléphonique sur les résultats. La société a également annoncé l’approbation par le Conseil d’administration d’un dividende trimestriel en espèces mentionné dans le communiqué de presse.

Les informations sont fournies – et non déposées – en vertu des points 2.02 (Résultats d’exploitation et situation financière) et 7.01 (Règlement FD). Elles ne sont donc pas soumises aux responsabilités prévues par la Section 18 et ne sont pas automatiquement intégrées dans d’autres dépôts auprès de la SEC. Aucun autre transaction, orientation ou détail financier n’apparaît dans le 8-K.

Am 24. Juli 2025 reichte Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) ein Formular 8-K ein, um die Ergebnisse des zweiten Geschäftsjahresquartals 2025 und zugehörige Materialien bereitzustellen. Die Einreichung enthält keine finanziellen Einzelposten; stattdessen sind zwei Anlagen beigefügt: Anlage 99.1, die Gewinnmitteilung, und Anlage 99.2, die Präsentation zur Gewinnkonferenz. Das Unternehmen gab außerdem die Zustimmung des Vorstands zu einer im Pressebericht angekündigten vierteljährlichen Bardividende bekannt.

Die Informationen werden gemäß den Punkten 2.02 (Ergebnisse der Geschäftstätigkeit und Finanzlage) und 7.01 (Regulation FD) bereitgestellt – nicht eingereicht. Daher unterliegen sie nicht den Haftungsbestimmungen von Abschnitt 18 und werden nicht automatisch in andere SEC-Einreichungen aufgenommen. Im 8-K sind keine weiteren Transaktionen, Prognosen oder Finanzdetails enthalten.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 ____________________________________
FORM 8-K
 ____________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025
____________________________________
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 ____________________________________
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
1-1339556-2010790
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
4401 Colwick Road
Charlotte,North Carolina28211
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 566-2400
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 ____________________________________ 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareSAHNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company  
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐




Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 24, 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (the “Earnings Press Release”). A copy of the Earnings Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the earnings call presentation materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 24, 2025, in the Earnings Press Release, the Company announced the approval of a quarterly cash dividend.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)    Exhibits.
  Exhibit  
No.
Description
99.1 
Press Release of Sonic Automotive, Inc., dated July 24, 2025.
99.2 
Earnings Call Presentation Materials.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.





SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
July 24, 2025By:/s/ STEPHEN K. COSS
Stephen K. Coss
Senior Vice President and General Counsel


FAQ

What did Sonic Automotive (SAH) announce in the July 24 2025 Form 8-K?

The company furnished its Q2 2025 earnings press release and presentation and disclosed approval of a quarterly cash dividend.

Does the 8-K include Sonic Automotive’s Q2 2025 revenue or EPS figures?

No. The filing references Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for financial details; no specific numbers appear in the 8-K body.

Is the information in this 8-K deemed filed with the SEC?

No. Items 2.02 and 7.01 are furnished, meaning the content is not subject to Section 18 liability and is not automatically incorporated elsewhere.

What exchange lists Sonic Automotive’s Class A common stock?

New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SAH.

Where can investors find the full earnings presentation for SAH’s Q2 2025 results?

In Exhibit 99.2 attached to the July 24 2025 Form 8-K filing.
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