AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 14, 2018, Michael Larson provided notice that he would step down fromthe Board of Directors (the “Board”)of AutoNation, Inc. (the “Company”), effective as of December 17, 2018, the date of this year’s last scheduled meeting of the Board.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 17, 2018, the Board elected Rick L. Burdick as its Lead Independent Director.
The Company issued a press release on December 17, 2018, announcing Mr. Burdick’s election as Lead Independent Director and Mr. Larson’s departure from the Board. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information furnished to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
AUTONATION, INC. Exhibit
EX-99.1 2 mlpr.htm EXHIBIT Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 Contact: Marc Cannon(954) [email protected] AutoNation Board Elects Rick L. Burdick as Lead Independent Director FORT LAUDERDALE,…
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About AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN)
AutoNation, Inc. is an automotive retailer in the United States. The Company offers a range of automotive products and services, including new vehicles, used vehicles, parts and service, which includes automotive repair and maintenance services, as well as wholesale parts and collision businesses, and automotive finance and insurance products, including vehicle service and other protection products, as well as the arranging of financing for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. It operates through three segments, including Domestic, Import and Premium Luxury. Its Domestic segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by General Motors, Ford and FCA US. The Import segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured primarily by Toyota, Honda and Nissan. The Premium Luxury segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and Lexus.
