What compensation plan governed the Sonic Automotive (SAH) share grant to R. Eugene Taylor?

The share grant was made under the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended and restated effective April 29, 2026. This plan provides equity-based compensation to outside directors through restricted stock units.

Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) director awarded 2,843-share restricted stock grant

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TAYLOR R EUGENE reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Sonic Automotive director R. Eugene Taylor received an equity grant in the form of Class A Common Stock. The award covers 2,843 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation grant rather than a market purchase. Following this grant, Taylor directly holds 63,926 shares. The footnote explains that the grant was made as restricted stock units under Sonic Automotive’s 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended effective April 29, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider TAYLOR R EUGENE

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	2,843	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 63,926 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Equity grant size: 2,843 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Post-grant holdings: 63,926 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Equity grant size 2,843 shares Class A Common Stock award to R. Eugene Taylor

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stated price for equity compensation grant

Post-grant holdings 63,926 shares Taylor’s direct Class A Common Stock holdings after grant

Plan reference year 2012 plan, amended effective April 29, 2026 Sonic Automotive non-employee director equity plan

Key Terms

Restricted stock units, Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan, Non-Employee Directors, Form 4

4 terms

Restricted stock units financial

"Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan financial

"Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors"

Non-Employee Directors financial

"2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/30/2026 - 04:17 PM

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^*

TAYLOR R EUGENE

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O CAPITAL BANK FINANCIAL CORP.

4725 PIEDMONT ROW DRIVE

(Street)

CHARLOTTE

NORTH CAROLINA

28210

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC [ SAH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	04/30/2026		A		2,843	A	$0⁽¹⁾	63,926	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ R. Eugene Taylor	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Sonic Automotive (SAH) report for R. Eugene Taylor?

Sonic Automotive reported that director R. Eugene Taylor received a grant of 2,843 shares of Class A Common Stock as equity compensation. The shares were awarded at a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating a non-cash grant rather than an open-market purchase.

How many Sonic Automotive (SAH) shares does R. Eugene Taylor hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, R. Eugene Taylor directly holds 63,926 shares of Sonic Automotive Class A Common Stock. This total includes the newly awarded 2,843 shares disclosed in the filing and reflects his post-transaction ownership position as a non-employee director.

Was the Sonic Automotive (SAH) Form 4 transaction a market buy or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 transaction was a compensation-related grant, not a market purchase. Taylor received 2,843 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share as restricted stock units under Sonic Automotive’s 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

Does the Sonic Automotive (SAH) Form 4 show any stock sales by R. Eugene Taylor?

The Form 4 does not report any stock sales by R. Eugene Taylor. It shows a single acquisition transaction coded as a grant or award, involving 2,843 shares of Class A Common Stock received as equity compensation for his role as a non-employee director.