AUTONATION, INC. (AN) — Insider Trading

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Filed: 2026-01-30
  • The reporting person, Kimberly Dees, acquired 3,346 shares of AutoNation, Inc. common stock on January 28, 2026 as a settlement of performance-based restricted stock units, increasing her direct ownership to 4,427 shares.
  • Dees also disposed of 1,354 shares on the same date, likely to cover tax withholding obligations, reducing her direct ownership to 3,073 shares.
  • The transactions appear to be part of the company's executive compensation program and do not indicate any significant change in Dees' position or ownership stake.
Filed: 2026-01-30
  • The reporting person, C. Coleman Edmunds, an Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of AutoNation, Inc., acquired 11,719 shares of common stock on January 28, 2026, through the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units.
  • Edmunds also disposed of 4,642 shares of common stock on the same date, likely to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of the restricted stock units.
  • The transaction indicates that Edmunds has a significant direct ownership stake in the company, with a total of 26,996 shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction.
Filed: 2026-01-30
  • Insider Michael Manley, the CEO and Director, acquired 60,277 shares of AutoNation, Inc. (AN) stock through the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units. This indicates his confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Manley also disposed of 23,734 shares, potentially for personal reasons or to cover tax obligations, but he still maintains a significant direct ownership stake of 137,388 shares.
  • The acquisition and disposal transactions were made on the same day, January 28, 2026, suggesting a planned transaction to manage his equity position in the company.
Filed: 2026-01-30
  • Jeff Parent, the COO of AutoNation, Inc., acquired 2,485 shares of common stock and disposed of 1,006 shares, increasing his direct ownership to 2,626 shares.
  • The acquisition of shares was due to the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2023, indicating the company's confidence in the COO's ability to achieve pre-determined performance goals.
  • The timing and volume of the transaction suggest the COO's continued commitment to the company and alignment with shareholder interests.
Filed: 2026-01-30
  • Thomas A. Szlosek, the EVP and CFO of AutoNation, Inc., acquired 12,234 shares of common stock on January 28, 2026, likely through the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units.
  • Szlosek also sold 4,841 shares on the same day, potentially for tax withholding or diversification purposes.
  • The total number of shares beneficially owned by Szlosek following the reported transactions is 14,018, indicating a continued significant equity stake in the company.
Filed: 2026-01-06
  • Rick L. Burdick, a director of AutoNation, Inc. (AN), received a grant of 1,210 vested restricted stock units (RSUs) pursuant to the company's 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan.
  • The RSUs will settle in shares of AutoNation's common stock, and the settlement may be accelerated in certain circumstances, such as Burdick ceasing to serve as a non-employee director.
  • Burdick also beneficially owns an additional 44,069 shares of AutoNation's common stock indirectly through a limited partnership, indicating his substantial stake in the company.
Filed: 2026-01-06
  • Claire M. Bennett, a director of AutoNation, Inc., acquired 1,210 vested restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of her 2026 non-employee director compensation, indicating her continued commitment to the company.
  • The RSUs will settle in shares of AutoNation common stock, aligning Bennett's interests with those of other shareholders.
  • The terms of the RSU award, including any deferral election and accelerated settlement conditions, suggest the company's effort to incentivize and retain its non-employee directors.

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