AUTONATION, INC. — fact timeline

AUTONATION, INC. reported financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“On May 1, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026.”

AUTONATION, INC. incurred senior notes of $500 million aggregate principal amount with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at 5.890% maturing March 15, 2035.

“On February 24, 2025, AutoNation, Inc. (the “Company”) closed its sale of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.890% Senior Notes due 2035 (the “Notes”), pursuant to an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”), entered into on February 19, 2025, by and between the Company and BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters listed in Schedule A thereto.”

Claire Bennett was appointed as Director at AUTONATION, INC..

“appointed Claire Bennett as a member of the Board, effective immediately.”

AUTONATION, INC. reported the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $6.5 billion, net income $ 190.1, EPS $4.49.

“Lisa Rhodes Ryans (954) 769-4120 publicrelations@autonation.com AutoNation Reports First Quarter 2024 Results • Q1 2024 EPS $4.49, compared to $6.07 a year ago • Q1 2024 Revenue $6.5 billion, compared to $6.4 billion a year ago • Q1 2024 After-Sales gross profit increased 9% from a year ago to a record $556 million • Year-to-date through April 24, 2024, repurchased”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding political contributions at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Proposal 6 The stockholder proposal regarding political contributions was not approved based upon the following votes:”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders approved Approve the AutoNation, Inc. 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Proposal 5 The proposal to approve the AutoNation, Inc. 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan was approved based upon the following votes:”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders approved Approve and adopt Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Proposal 4 The proposal to approve and adopt an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation was approved based upon the following votes:”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders approved Approve, on an advisory basis, the resolution on named executive officer compensation at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Proposal 3 The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the resolution on named executive officer compensation was approved based upon the following votes:”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders approved Ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Proposal 2 The proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 was approved based upon the following votes:”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders approved Election of eight director nominees at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Proposal 1 The eight director nominees were elected, each for a term expiring at the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, based upon the following votes:”

AUTONATION, INC. reported the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $26.9 billion.

“Q4 2023 Revenue $6.8 billion, Full Year 2023 Revenue $26.9 billion”

AUTONATION, INC. reported fourth quarter 2023 results: revenue $6.8 billion, EPS $5.04.

“AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) today reported fourth quarter 2023 GAAP EPS of $5.04 and adjusted EPS of $5.02. Fourth quarter 2023 revenue was $6.8 billion, an increase of 1% compared to the same period a year ago.”

AUTONATION, INC. reported third quarter 2023 results: revenue $6.9 billion, EPS $5.54.

“Media Contact: Lisa Rhodes Ryans (954) 769-4120 publicrelations@autonation.com AutoNation Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results • Third Quarter 2023 Revenue was $6.9 billion, compared to $6.7 billion a year ago, driven by New Vehicle and After-Sales growth • Third Quarter 2023 After-Sales gross profit was a record $546 million, an increase of 14%”

Michael Manley changed role as principal operating officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“Effective upon the commencement of Mr. Parent’s service as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, which is expected to be on or about October 16, 2023, Michael Manley, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and, as such, its principal executive officer, will cease to be the Company’s principal operating officer.”

Jeff Parent was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“On September 18, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of AutoNation, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Jeff Parent as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective as of the commencement of his employment with the Company, which is expected to be on or about October 16, 2023.”

AUTONATION, INC. reported Second Quarter 2023 results: revenue $6.9 billion, EPS $6.02.

“FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., (July 21, 2023) — AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America’s most admired automotive retailer, today reported Second Quarter 2023 EPS of $6.02, which included an after-tax charge of $12.4 million or $0.27 per share in weather-related losses. Adjusted EPS was $6.29 for the Second Quarter of 2023, compared to $6.48 of EPS a year ago. Second Quarter 2023 revenue was $6.9 billion compared to $6.9 billion a year ago.”

Joseph Lower changed role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“Joseph Lower agreed to continue as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company until Mr. Szlosek’s first day of employment with the Company, at which time he will transition to a new role overseeing business transformation initiatives for the Company.”

Thomas Szlosek was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“appointed Thomas Szlosek as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of the commencement of his employment with the Company, which is expected to be on or about August 7, 2023.”

Marc Cannon retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“Effective as of May 15, 2023, Mr. Cannon will no longer serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer, and he will transition to a new role focused on corporate responsibility.”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding stockholder ratification of severance arrangements at the 2023-04-19 meeting.

“The stockholder proposal regarding stockholder ratification of severance arrangements was not approved based upon the following votes: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 1,848,469 39,270,455 106,980 2,362,388”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2023-04-19 meeting.

“The option “1 Year” received the most votes as the preferred frequency for future advisory votes on executive compensation (“Proposal 4”). Proposal 4 received the following votes: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 29,925,641 62,578 11,104,698 132,987 2,362,388”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders approved Advisory resolution on executive compensation at the 2023-04-19 meeting.

“The proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the resolution on executive compensation was approved based upon the following votes: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 40,559,838 587,894 78,172 2,362,388”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 at the 2023-04-19 meeting.

“The proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 was approved based upon the following votes: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 42,783,643 759,472 45,177 N/A”

AUTONATION, INC. shareholders approved Election of eight director nominees at the 2023-04-19 meeting.

“The eight director nominees were elected, each for a term expiring at the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, based upon the following votes: Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Rick L. Burdick 39,808,716 1,373,708 43,480 2,362,388 David B. Edelson 40,211,721 970,813 43,370 2,362,388 Robert R. Grusky 39,510,203 1,671,957 43,744 2,362,388 Norman K. Jenkins 40,709,244 445,217 71,443 2,362,388 Lisa Lutoff-Perlo 40,204,347 950,293 71,264 2,362,388 Michael Manley 40,530,181 643,502 52,221 2,362,388 G. Mike Mikan 40,248,777 934,142 42,985 2,362,388 Jacqueline A. Travisano 37,709,779 3,471,786 44,339 2,362,388”

AUTONATION, INC. reported First Quarter 2023 results: revenue $6.4 billion, net income $288.7 million, EPS $6.07.

“AutoNation Reports Record First Quarter Earnings Per Share • Record First Quarter 2023 EPS of $6.07, an increase of 5% compared to prior year • First Quarter 2023 Revenue of $6.4 billion, a decrease of 5% compared to prior year”

AUTONATION, INC. reported the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $6.7 billion, EPS $5.72.

“fourth quarter record • Full Year 2022 GAAP EPS was $24.29, and adjusted EPS was $24.57, both records and more than 30% higher than a year ago • Fourth Quarter 2022 Revenue was $6.7 billion, a fourth quarter record, and Full Year 2022 Revenue increased $1.1 billion to a record $27 billion • After-Sales growth continued with record Fourth Quarter 2022 gross profit up”

Kimberly Dees was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“On October 25, 2022, the Company appointed Kimberly Dees to succeed Mr. Cade.”

Christopher Cade retired as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“As previously announced, Christopher Cade, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of AutoNation, Inc. (the “Company”), provided notice to the Company that he has elected to retire from the Company, effective as of January 2, 2023.”

AUTONATION, INC. reported the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $6.7 billion, EPS $6.31.

“2022 GAAP EPS was a third-quarter record $6.31, an increase of 23% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS was $6.00, an increase of 17% year-over-year • Third quarter 2022 revenue was $6.7 billion, an increase of 4% compared to the same period a year ago despite lower industry sales of new and used units • Third quarter 2022 operating income was $523 million, an increase”

Christopher Cade departed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“On September 20, 2022, Christopher Cade, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of AutoNation, Inc. (the “Company”), provided notice to the Company that he has elected to retire from the Company, effective as of January 2, 2023.”

James R. Bender retired as President and Chief Operating Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“On January 25, 2022, James R. Bender, President and Chief Operating Officer of AutoNation, Inc. (the “Company”), provided notice that he intends to retire from the Company, effective March 4, 2022.”

Michael J. Jackson departed as Chief Executive Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“Michael J. Jackson, the current Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Board, will retire from both roles, effective November 1, 2021.”

Michael Manley was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at AUTONATION, INC..

“appointed Michael Manley as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board, effective November 1, 2021.”