Form 4: AutoNation Executive Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

AutoNation's EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, C. Coleman Edmunds, disposed of 120 restricted stock units to cover tax obligations related to retirement eligibility.

Summary

• C. Coleman Edmunds, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of AutoNation, Inc. (AN), reported a transaction on December 8, 2025.
• The transaction involved the disposition of 120 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• This disposition was a withholding by AutoNation to satisfy tax obligations arising from Mr. Edmunds being eligible for retirement treatment.
• Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of AutoNation's common stock or its cash equivalent.
• The value of the disposed units for tax purposes was $214.83 per unit.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Edmunds beneficially owns 3,072 Restricted Stock Units.
• An original grant of 3,192 restricted stock units was made to Mr. Edmunds on March 1, 2025, with vesting scheduled in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider transaction for tax withholding purposes, which is generally considered neutral and a standard part of executive compensation.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact as this is a routine, small-scale transaction for tax purposes by an executive.

Next Steps

• The remaining 3,072 restricted stock units will vest in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the March 1, 2025 grant date.

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Keywords

AutoNation, AN, SEC Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, Executive Compensation, Tax Withholding