---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000350698-24-000085"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AN"
cik: "0000350698"
company_name: "AUTONATION, INC."
filed_at: "2024-07-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T20:52:16.469588+00:00"
event_type: "cyber"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AutoNation estimates Q2 GAAP EPS $3.15-$3.30; CDK cyber incident reduced EPS by ~$1.50

## Summary
- CDK cyber incident disrupted AutoNation's DMS and core operations from June 19-30, 2024.
- Estimated negative EPS impact of $1.50 per share, split between lost income and one-time retention costs.
- GAAP EPS estimated at $3.15-$3.30 for Q2 2024, with full results due July 31.
- DMS access restored; ancillary systems expected back by end of July 2024.
- No material impact expected on overall financial condition or ongoing results.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000350698-24-000085
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AN
- cik: 0000350698
- company_name: AUTONATION, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-07-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: cyber
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/350698/000035069824000085/0000350698-24-000085-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/350698/000035069824000085/an-20240715.htm

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