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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001043509-24-000063"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "SAH"
cik: "0001043509"
company_name: "SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC"
filed_at: "2024-08-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T12:57:23.040843+00:00"
event_type: "cyber"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Sonic Automotive reports $0.64 EPS hit from CDK cyber incident; systems restored

## Summary
- CDK cyber incident on June 19 disrupted DMS and CRM systems; access now restored as of this filing.
- Estimated adverse impact on Q2 GAAP diluted EPS of approximately $0.64 per share.
- Q2 GAAP diluted EPS was $1.18; incident materially impacted Q2 business and results of operations.
- Company believes incident not reasonably likely to materially affect future financial condition or results.
- Operational disruptions continued into July from CDK lead and inventory app issues and third-party integrations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001043509-24-000063
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: SAH
- cik: 0001043509
- company_name: SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC
- filed_at: 2024-08-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: cyber
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.05
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043509/000104350924000063/0001043509-24-000063-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043509/000104350924000063/sah-20240705.htm

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