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AUTOZONE INC — fact timeline

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Earnings Releases

AUTOZONE INC reported fiscal quarter ended May 9, 2026 results: revenue $4.8 billion, net income $641.5 million, EPS $38.07. Guidance reaffirmed.

“AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today reported net sales of $4.8 billion for its third quarter (12 weeks) ended May 9, 2026, an increase of 8.4% from the third quarter of fiscal 2025 (12 weeks).”

Constantino Spas Montesinos was appointed as Director at AUTOZONE INC.

“On May 28, 2025, the Board of Directors of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Constantino Spas Montesinos to the Company’s Board of Directors.”

Claire Rauh McDonough was appointed as Director at AUTOZONE INC.

“On April 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Claire Rauh McDonough to the Company’s Board of Directors.”
Debt Financings

AUTOZONE INC incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters at 5.125% per year maturing June 15, 2030.

“the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Underwriters, and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.125% Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Underwriting Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and agreements of the”
Governance Changes

AUTOZONE INC: Reduced required percentage of voting stock to call a special meeting from a majority to 25% (effective 2025-03-26).

“On March 26, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) adopted and approved amended and restated by-laws of the Company (the “Ninth Amended and Restated By-Laws”), effective immediately, to reduce the required percentage of the Company’s issued and outstanding voting stock required to call a special meeting of shareholders from a majority to twenty-five percent (25%)”

Enderson Guimaraes departed as Director at AUTOZONE INC.

“On October 13, 2024, each of D. Bryan Jordan and Enderson Guimaraes communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) their decisions not to stand for reelection to the Board at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”

D. Bryan Jordan departed as Director at AUTOZONE INC.

“On October 13, 2024, each of D. Bryan Jordan and Enderson Guimaraes communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) their decisions not to stand for reelection to the Board at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”
Earnings Releases

AUTOZONE INC reported second quarter (12 weeks) ended February 10, 2024 results: revenue $3.9 billion, net income $515.0 million, EPS $28.89.

“AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today reported net sales of $3.9 billion for its second quarter (12 weeks) ended February 10, 2024, an increase of 4.6% from the second quarter of fiscal 2023 (12 weeks).”

Philip B. Daniele, III was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at AUTOZONE INC.

“Mr. Daniele will serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of the Transition Date.”

William C. Rhodes, III changed role as Executive Chairman at AUTOZONE INC.

“William C. Rhodes, III shall step down as the President and Chief Executive Officer of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) and assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Company”
Shareholder Votes

AUTOZONE INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of say-on-pay vote at the 2023-12-20 meeting.

“Proposal 4 . The Company’s stockholders approved, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the frequency of the vote on compensation of AutoZone’s named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes

AUTOZONE INC shareholders approved Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation at the 2023-12-20 meeting.

“Proposal 3 . The Company’s stockholders approved, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of AutoZone’s named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes

AUTOZONE INC shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2024 at the 2023-12-20 meeting.

“Proposal 2 . The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as AutoZone’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 fiscal year.”
Shareholder Votes

AUTOZONE INC shareholders approved Election of ten directors at the 2023-12-20 meeting.

“Proposal 1 . The stockholders elected ten directors, each of whom will hold office until the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2024 and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. Each director received more votes cast “for” than votes cast “against” his or her election.”
Earnings Releases

AUTOZONE INC reported first quarter (12 weeks) ended November 18, 2023 results: revenue $4.2 billion, net income $593.5 million, EPS $32.55.

“AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today reported net sales of $4.2 billion for its first quarter (12 weeks) ended November 18, 2023, an increase of 5.1% from the first quarter of fiscal 2023 (12 weeks).”

Preston Frazer departed as Senior Vice President, Finance at AUTOZONE INC.

“On October 27, 2023, AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Preston Frazer ceased to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Finance, effective October 31, 2023.”
Debt Financings

AUTOZONE INC incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc., and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters at 6.550% per year maturing November 1, 2033.

“the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Underwriters, and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.250% Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”) and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.550% Notes due 2033 (the “2033”
Debt Financings

AUTOZONE INC incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc., and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters at 6.250% per year maturing November 1, 2028.

“the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Underwriters, and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.250% Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”) and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.550% Notes due 2033 (the “2033”
Material Agreements

AUTOZONE INC entered into Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc., and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters valued at $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.250% Notes due 2028 and $500,000,000 aggr (effective 2023-10-19).

“On October 19, 2023, AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”), by and among the Company and BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc., and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Underwriters, and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.250% Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”) and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.550% Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and, together with the 2028 Notes, the “Notes”).”

William C. Rhodes, III was appointed as Executive Chairman at AUTOZONE INC.

“when he relinquishes his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer and is appointed by the Board to the role of Executive Chairman”

Jamere Jackson was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at AUTOZONE INC.

“Jamere Jackson to the position of Chief Financial Officer”

Thomas B. Newbern was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at AUTOZONE INC.

“Thomas B. Newbern to the position of Chief Operating Officer”
Earnings Releases

AUTOZONE INC reported the fiscal year ended August 26, 2023 results: revenue $17.5 billion, net income $2.5 billion, EPS $132.36.

“For the fiscal year ended August 26, 2023, sales were $17.5 billion, an increase of 7.4% from the prior year.”
Earnings Releases

AUTOZONE INC reported the fiscal quarter ended August 26, 2023 results: revenue $5.7 billion, net income $864.8 million, EPS $46.46.

“AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today reported net sales of $5.7 billion for its fourth quarter (16 weeks) ended August 26, 2023, an increase of 6.4% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 (16 weeks).”

William R. Hackney changed role as Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing and Supply Chain at AUTOZONE INC.

“William R. Hackney, currently Senior Vice President, Merchandising, has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing and Supply Chain.”

Jamere Jackson changed role as Chief Financial Officer at AUTOZONE INC.

“Jamere Jackson, currently Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance and Store Development, has been promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) where he will continue to lead the Finance and Store Development teams;”

Thomas B. Newbern changed role as Chief Operating Officer at AUTOZONE INC.

“Thomas B. Newbern, currently Executive Vice President, Operations, Sales and Technology, has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO);”
Debt Financings

AUTOZONE INC incurred senior notes of $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount with Underwriters at 5.200% per year maturing August 1, 2033.

“The Company agreed to issue and sell to the Underwriters, and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.050% Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) and $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.200% Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and, together with the 2026 Notes, the “Notes”).”
Debt Financings

AUTOZONE INC incurred senior notes of $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount with Underwriters at 5.050% per year maturing July 15, 2026.

“The Company agreed to issue and sell to the Underwriters, and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.050% Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) and $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.200% Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and, together with the 2026 Notes, the “Notes”).”
Material Agreements

AUTOZONE INC entered into Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters (effective 2023-07-18).

“On July 18, 2023, AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”), by and among the Company and BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Underwriters, and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.050% Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) and $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.200% Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and, together with the 2026 Notes, the “Notes”).”

Philip B. Daniele, III was appointed as Director at AUTOZONE INC.

“The Board intends to appoint Mr. Daniele to the role of Chief Executive Officer and also appoint Mr. Daniele to serve on the Board of Directors, concurrent with Mr. Rhodes’ transition to the role of Executive Chairman in January 2024.”

Philip B. Daniele, III was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at AUTOZONE INC.

“The Board intends to appoint Mr. Daniele to the role of Chief Executive Officer”

Philip B. Daniele, III was appointed as CEO-Elect at AUTOZONE INC.

“Also on June 24, 2023, the Board appointed Philip B. Daniele, III to the additional role of CEO-Elect, effective immediately.”

William C. Rhodes, III was appointed as Executive Chairman at AUTOZONE INC.

“The Board intends to appoint Mr. Rhodes to the role of Executive Chairman at such time.”
Earnings Releases

AUTOZONE INC reported third quarter (12 weeks) ended May 6, 2023 results: revenue $4.1 billion, net income $647.7 million, EPS $34.12.

“3rd Quarter Same Store Sales Increase 1.9%; EPS Increases to $34.12 MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today reported net sales of $4.1 billion for its third quarter (12 weeks) ended May 6, 2023, an increase of 5.8% from the third quarter of fiscal 2022 (12 weeks). Domestic same store sales, or sales for stores open at”
Governance Changes

AUTOZONE INC: Adopted Eighth Amended and Restated By-Laws enhancing stockholder nomination procedures, proxy card rules, and other updates (effective 2023-03-21).

“On March 21, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) adopted and approved amended and restated by-laws (the “Eighth Amended and Restated By-Laws”), effective immediately.”

Thomas B. Newbern was appointed as Executive Vice President, Store Operations, Commercial, Loss Prevention, International, Information Technology and ALLDATA at AUTOZONE INC.

“Thomas B. Newbern, currently Executive Vice President, International, Information Technology and ALLDATA, has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President, Store Operations, Commercial, Loss Prevention, International, Information Technology and ALLDATA”

Preston B. Frazer was appointed as Senior Vice President, Finance at AUTOZONE INC.

“Preston B. Frazer, currently Executive Vice President, Store Operations, Commercial and Loss Prevention, has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Finance”
Earnings Releases

AUTOZONE INC reported second quarter (12 weeks) ended February 11, 2023 results: revenue $3.7 billion, net income $476.5 million, EPS $24.64.

“AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today reported net sales of $3.7 billion for its second quarter (12 weeks) ended February 11, 2023, an increase of 9.5% from the second quarter of fiscal 2022 (12 weeks). Domestic same store sales, or sales for stores open at least one year, increased 5.3% for the quarter. “We are proud to report solid same store sales growth on top of last year’s 13.8%. We could not have achieved these results without phenomenal contributions from across the organization. Once again, our AutoZoners’ efforts generated double digit domestic Commercial growth and single digit domestic Retail sales growth. We continue to believe the initiatives we have in place position us well for the remainder of our fiscal year,” said Bill Rhodes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. For the quarter, gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 52.3%, a decrease of 69 basis points versus the prior year. The decrease in gross margin was impacted by a 27 basis point ($10 million) non”
Debt Financings

AUTOZONE INC incurred senior notes of $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.500% Notes due 2028 and $550,000,000 aggregate principal amou with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC at 4.500% per year for the 2028 Notes and 4.750% per year for the 2033 Notes, payab maturing February 1, 2028 for the 2028 Notes and February 1, 2033 for the 2033 Notes.

“On January 27, 2023, the Company completed the sale of the Notes. The 2028 Notes bear interest at a fixed rate equal to 4.500% per year, payable semi-annually, and the 2033 Notes bear interest at a fixed rate equal to 4.750% per year, payable semi-annually.”
Material Agreements

AUTOZONE INC entered into Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC valued at $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's 4.500% Notes due 2028 and $550,000,000 aggr (effective 2023-01-23).

“On January 23, 2023, AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”), by and among the Company and BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Underwriters, and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.500% Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”) and $550,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.750% Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and together with the 2028 Notes, the “Notes”).”
Shareholder Votes

AUTOZONE INC shareholders approved Advisory, non-binding vote on compensation of named executive officers at the 2022-12-14 meeting.

“Proposal 3. The Company’s stockholders approved, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of AutoZone’s named executive officers. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 14,110,887 1,886,852 18,167 1,044,981”
Shareholder Votes

AUTOZONE INC shareholders approved Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2023 at the 2022-12-14 meeting.

“Proposal 2. The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as AutoZone’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 fiscal year. The tabulation of votes on this matter was as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 15,833,617 1,213,777 13,493”
Shareholder Votes

AUTOZONE INC shareholders approved Election of ten directors at the 2022-12-14 meeting.

“Each director received more votes cast “for” than votes cast “against” his or her election.”
Earnings Releases

AUTOZONE INC reported first quarter ended November 19, 2022 results: revenue $4.0 billion, net income $539.3 million, EPS $27.45.

“AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today reported net sales of $4.0 billion for its first quarter (12 weeks) ended November 19, 2022, an increase of 8.6% from the first quarter of fiscal 2022 (12 weeks). Domestic same store sales, or sales for stores open at least one year, increased 5.6% for the quarter. “I would again like to thank and congratulate our AutoZoners across the Company for their ongoing commitment to deliver great results and exceptional customer service. Their efforts allowed us to deliver solid same store sales results on top of last year’s very strong 13.6%. While our Commercial sales growth accelerated 15%, our retail sales also grew impressively from a year ago. We continue to believe our initiatives to grow our business position us well for the remainder of our fiscal year,” said Bill Rhodes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. For the quarter, gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 50.1%, a decrease of 242 basis points versus the prior year. The decre”

Douglas H. Brooks departed as Director at AUTOZONE INC.

“On September 15, 2022, Douglas H. Brooks communicated to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company his decision not to stand for reelection to the Board at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”

Seong K. Ohm departed as other_named_officer at AUTOZONE INC.

“On September 2, 2022, AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Seong K. Ohm will be leaving the Company, effective October 31, 2022.”

Brian Hannasch was appointed as Director at AUTOZONE INC.

“the Board of Directors of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Michael A. George and Brian Hannasch to the Company’s Board of Directors.”

Michael A. George was appointed as Director at AUTOZONE INC.

“the Board of Directors of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Michael A. George and Brian Hannasch to the Company’s Board of Directors.”

J. Scott Murphy was appointed as Vice President, Controller, Customer Satisfaction at AUTOZONE INC.

“Also on December 3, 2021, the Company announced that J. Scott Murphy has been promoted to the position of Vice President, Controller, Customer Satisfaction, effective immediately.”

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