Beneficial Ownership Report · SCHEDULE 13G
AutoNation, Inc.
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Beneficial Ownership Report
Structured filing — SCHEDULE 13G
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Subject company
- Company
- AutoNation, Inc.
- Company CIK
- 0000350698
- Street
- 200 SW 1st Ave
- Street (continued)
- Suite 1600
- City
- Fort Lauderdale
- State / country code
- FL
- Postal code
- 33301
Statement details
- Security class
- Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share
- Event date
- 09/30/2026
- Rule designation
- Rule 13d-1(b)
Reporting person 1
- Name
- Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC
- Citizenship / organization
- DE
- Reporting person type
- IA
- Aggregate amount owned
- 1,926,427.00
- Percent of class
- 5.83
- Sole voting power
- 1,926,427.00
- Shared voting power
- 0.00
- Sole dispositive power
- 1,926,427.00
- Shared dispositive power
- 0.00
- Aggregate excludes certain shares
- N
Item 1
Issuer
AutoNation, Inc.
Principal executive office address
200 SW 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA , 33301
Item 2
Citizenship
Delaware, United States
Filing person
Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC
Principal business or residence address
12 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017
Item 3
Not applicable indication
N
Type of filing person
IA
Item 4
Percent of class
5.83%
Amount beneficially owned
1,926,427
Sole voting power
1,926,427
Shared voting power
0
Sole dispositive power
1,926,427
Shared dispositive power
0
Item 5
Not applicable indication
Y
Item 6
Not applicable indication
Y
Item 7
Not applicable indication
Y
Item 8
Not applicable indication
Y
Item 9
Not applicable indication
Y
Item 10
Not applicable indication
N
Certifications
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
Signature 1
- Reporting person
- Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC
- Signed
- Donna Martel-Downing
- Title
- Donna Martel-Downing | Chief Compliance Officer
- Date
- 10/02/2026
Company context
AutoNation, one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offers innovative products and exceptional services as part of a portfolio of comprehensive solutions for our customers and their automotive needs. With a nationwide network of dealerships strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $50 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.