| Date | Title | | | 05.15.13 | AutoNation Joins Indy Car Series Champion Ryan Hunter-Reay in Race Against Cancer| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation (NYSE: AN), America's largest auto retailer, announced today that it has partnered with IndyCar Series Champion Ryan Hunter-Reay to support his Racing for Cancer charity. AutoNation's primary charitable focus over the next two years will be cancer awareness and prevention, and Ryan's charity will serve as a key component of that program. Ryan founded the 501(c)(3) charitable organization following the 2009 passing of his mother due... |
|  | | 05.02.13 | AutoNation Announces Total Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 22,515 in April 2013| - Total retail new vehicle unit sales in April 2013 increased 10% versus April 2012
- AutoNation has been awarded a new Mercedes-Benz franchise in Tampa, Florida
- AutoNation currently sells approximately 11% of the Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United States
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its total retail new vehicle unit sales in April 2013, as reported to the applicable automo... |
| | | 04.18.13 | AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarterly EPS from Continuing Operations| - EPS from continuing operations an all-time record(1) $0.68, up 21% compared to the year-ago period
- Total revenue of $4.1 billion, up 12% compared to the year-ago period, increasing across all major business sectors; operating income of $169 million, an increase of 14% compared to the year-ago period
- AutoNation to acquire Honda and Hyundai stores in Phoenix, Arizona and a Toyota store in Dallas, Texas with annual revenues of approximately $250 million
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 1... |
| | | 04.03.13 | AutoNation Announces Total Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 27,199 in March 2013| - Total retail new vehicle unit sales in March 2013 increased 7% versus March 2012
- On a daily selling rate basis, AutoNation's total retail new vehicle unit sales increased 11%
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its total retail new vehicle unit sales in March 2013, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, were 27,199, an increase of 7% as compared to March 2012. Same... |
| | | 03.19.13 | AutoNation Announces First Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2013|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 on Thursday, April 18, 2013. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regarding the Company... |
| | | 03.07.13 | AutoNation Names G. Mike Mikan to Board of Directors|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed G. Mike Mikan as an independent director effective March 7, 2013.
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"We are very pleased to have Mike join the AutoNation Board," said Mike Jackson, AutoNation's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Mike brings a wealth of operational and public comp... |
| | | 03.04.13 | AutoNation Announces Total Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 21,168 in February 2013| --Total retail new vehicle unit sales in February 2013 increased 6%
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its total retail new vehicle unit sales in February 2013, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, were 21,168, an increase of 6% as compared to February 2012. Same-store retail new vehicle unit sales in February 2013 were 20,623, an increase of 3% as compared to February... |
| | | 02.01.13 | AutoNation Announces Total Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 19,402 in January 2013| - Total retail new vehicle unit sales in January 2013 increased 22%
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its total retail new vehicle unit sales in January 2013, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, were 19,402, an increase of 22% as compared to January 2012. Same-store retail new vehicle unit sales in January 2013 were 18,891, an increase of 18% as compared to January 20... |
| | | 01.31.13 | AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarter and All-Time Record Full Year Results| AutoNation to Brand Domestic and Import Stores from Coast to Coast under AutoNation Name
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Fourth Quarter 2012 Results
- EPS from continuing operations an all-time record(1) $0.67, up 31% compared to fourth quarter 2011 adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.51 ($0.50 on a GAAP basis)
- Total revenue of $4.2 billion, up 13% compared to the year-ago period, increasing across all major business sectors; operat... |
| | | 01.04.13 | AutoNation Announces December 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 27,958| - December 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 15% versus December 2011
- Fourth quarter 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 16% versus fourth quarter 2011
- Full year 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 20% versus full year 2011
- We expect U.S. industry new vehicle sales in 2013 to be at the mid-15 million unit level
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retaile... |
| | | 12.13.12 | AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, January 31, 2013|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012 on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regardi... |
| | | 12.04.12 | AutoNation Announces November 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 22,571| - November 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 21% versus November 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in November 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 22,571, an increase of 21% as compared to November 2011.
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Retail new vehicle unit s... |
| | | 12.04.12 | AutoNation To Acquire Six Stores in Texas Representing Approximately $575 Million in Annual Revenue| - Acquisition of Audi, Porsche and three Volkswagen Stores in Dallas, Texas market from Boardwalk Auto Group with annual revenue of approximately $375 million
- Acquisition of Spring Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Houston, Texas market with annual revenue of approximately $200 million
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it has signed agreements to acquire Audi, Porsche and three Volkswagen ... |
| | | 11.02.12 | AutoNation Announces October 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 20,958| - October 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 13% versus October 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in October 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 20,958, an increase of 13% as compared to October 2011.
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Retail new vehicle unit sales ... |
| | | 10.25.12 | AutoNation Reports Record Third Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations| - EPS from continuing operations was $0.66, a record for third quarter results and an increase of 38% compared to prior year period
- Operating income of $163.7 million, an increase of 14% compared to prior year period
- Total revenue of $3.93 billion, up 12% compared to the year-ago period; revenue for all major business sectors - new vehicles, used vehicles, parts and service, and finance and insurance - improved compared to the third quarter of 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 25, 20... |
| | | 10.03.12 | AutoNation Announces September 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 22,982| -- September 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 23% versus September 2011
-- Third quarter 2012 retail new vehicle sales increased 22% versus the third quarter of 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in September 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 22,982, an increase of 23% as compared to September 2011. ... |
| | | 09.18.12 | AutoWay Honda 2013 Accord Challenge|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announces the "AutoWay Honda 2013 Accord Challenge" on September 22, 2012.
The new 2013 Honda Accord has arrived at AutoWay Honda, and they're launching it on high note! They're holding the AutoWay Honda 2013 Accord Challenge on Saturday September 22nd from 11am to 12:30pm with marching bands from Clearwater High School and Countryside High School; it will be a tru... |
| | | 09.05.12 | AutoNation Announces August 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 23,213| - August 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 28% versus August 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 23,213, an increase of 28% as compared to August 2011.
Retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2012 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:
... |
| | | 09.04.12 | AutoNation Announces Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2012|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regarding the Co... |
| | | 08.02.12 | AutoNation Announces July 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 21,650| -- July 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 14% versus July 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in July 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 21,650, an increase of 14% as compared to July 2011.
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Retail new vehicle unit sales in July 2012 f... |
| | | 07.19.12 | AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarterly EPS from Continuing Operations| - Adjusted EPS from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2012 was an all-time record(1) $0.66, up 35% compared to second quarter 2011 EPS from continuing operations of $0.49
- On a GAAP basis, second quarter 2012 EPS from continuing operations was $0.64
- Demonstrated improved operating leverage of 69.8% (selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of gross profit), a 180 basis point improvement compared to the second quarter of 2011
- Total revenue of $3.9 b... |
| | | 07.05.12 | AutoNation Announces June 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 22,862| - June 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 38% versus June 2011
- Second quarter 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales of 67,159 increased 31% versus the second quarter of 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in June 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 22,862, an increase of 38% as compared to June 2011. Reta... |
| | | 06.04.12 | AutoNation Announces May 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 23,763| -- May 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 45% versus May 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in May 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 23,763, an increase of 45% as compared to May 2011. Retail new vehicle unit sales in May 2012 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:
7,... |
| | | 06.01.12 | AutoNation Announces Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, July 19, 2012|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012 on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regarding the Company du... |
| | | 05.02.12 | AutoNation Announces April 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 20,534| - April 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 12% versus April 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in April 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 20,534, an increase of 12% as compared to April 2011. Retail new vehicle unit sales in April 2012 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:
6,306 for Do... |
| | | 04.25.12 | AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarterly EPS from Continuing Operations| - EPS from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2012 was an all-time record (1) $0.56, up 22% compared to the year-ago period
- Operating income of $149 million, an increase of 6% compared to the year-ago period
- Total revenue of $3.7 billion, up 10% compared to the year-ago period; revenue and gross profit for all major business sectors -- new vehicles, used vehicles, parts and service, and finance and insurance -- improved compared to the first quarter of 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl... |
| | | 04.03.12 | AutoNation Announces March 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 25,489| - March 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 15% versus March 2011
- First quarter 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 13% versus the first quarter of 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in March 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 25,489, an increase of 15% as compared to March 2011. Retail new ... |
| | | 03.23.12 | AutoNation Authorizes Additional $250 Million for Share Repurchase|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $250 million of the Company's common stock. Prior to the increased authorization, AutoNation had utilized substantially all of the amounts previously authorized by its Board of Directors under its share repurchase program. AutoNation has approximately 124.6 million shares outsta... |
| | | 03.02.12 | AutoNation Announces February 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| -- February 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 17% versus February 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in February 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 19,994, an increase of 17% as compared to February 2011. Retail new vehicle unit sales in February 2012 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:... |
| | | 02.15.12 | AutoNation Announces First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 2012|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regarding the Company... |
| | | 02.08.12 | Mike Jackson, Bob Carter and Eric Silagy will Host "Energy & Autos" -- Town Hall Meeting|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer, and Bob Carter, Group Vice President and General Manager, Toyota USA, along with Eric Silagy, President of Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), will jointly host a "Town Hall Meeting" on February 10, 2012 to discuss the future of energy and the automotive industry in America.
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| | | 02.02.12 | AutoNation Announces January 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| - January 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 7% versus January 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in January 2012, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 15,966, an increase of 7% as compared to January 2011. Retail new vehicle unit sales in January 2012 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:
4,8... |
| | | 01.27.12 | AutoNation Announces Senior Notes Offering|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer (the "Company"), announced today that it intends to commence a public offering of $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the notes to reduce borrowings under the Comp... |
| | | 01.27.12 | AutoNation Announces Pricing of $350 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Senior Notes|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer (the "Company"), announced today the pricing of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2020 at 5.500%.
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The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the notes to reduce borrowings under the Company's existing revolving credit facility and ... |
| | | 01.26.12 | AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarter and All-Time Record Full Year Results|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Fourth Quarter 2011 Results
Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was an all-time record(1) $0.51, up 13% compared to fourth quarter 2010 EPS from continuing operations of $0.45 (no adjusting items in the year-ago period)
On a GAAP basis, fourth quarter 2011 EPS from continuing operations was $0.50
Operating income of $144 million, an increase of 7% compared to the year-ago period
Total revenue up 13% compared to t... |
| | | 01.09.12 | AutoNation Announces Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| - December 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 11% versus December 2010
- Fourth quarter 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales rose 12% versus fourth quarter 2010
- Full year 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 7% versus full year 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in December 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufa... |
| | | 01.04.12 | AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2012|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011 on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other informatio... |
| | | 12.07.11 | AutoNation Enters Into New $1.7 Billion Credit Agreement| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer (the "Company"), announced today that it entered into a new unsecured credit agreement with a $500 million term loan facility and a $1.2 billion revolving credit facility. The new credit agreement contains an accordion feature that allows the Company, subject to credit availability, to increase the amount of the term loan and revolving credit facilities by up to $500... |
| | | 12.05.11 | AutoNation Announces Launch of Redesigned Corporate Web Site for Investor Relations|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today launched its redesigned corporate web site for investor relations at http://investors.autonation.com. The redesigned site offers enhanced functionality and new features:
Videos featuring recent interviews of AutoNation's CEO Mike Jackson, the company's product and service innovations and extensive community outreach
Streamlined site navigation, facilitating more... |
| | | 12.05.11 | AutoNation Announces November 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| - November 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 21% versus November 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in November 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,692 an increase of 21% as compared to November 2010. Retail new vehicle unit sales in November 2011 for AutoNation's operating segments were... |
| | | 11.30.11 | Mike Jackson, Chairman and CEO, AutoNation to Address Auto Industry Recovery Before Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association|
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson will deliver a bright note of economic news when he delivers the keynote address at the Annual Luncheon of the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA), scheduled for Wed., Dec. 7, at 11:30 a.m., The Renaissance Mayflower hotel.
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Jackson's speech, entitled, "The Auto Recovery has Begun," will detail the reasons for a projected upswing... |
| | | 11.17.11 | AutoNation in Discussions to Enter Into New $1.5 Billion Credit Agreement| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it is in discussions with its existing lenders as well as new lenders with respect to a proposed new five year credit agreement with term loan and revolving credit facilities in the aggregate amount of approximately $1.5 billion, with an accordion feature that would allow the Company, subject to credit availability, to increase the amount of su... |
| | | 11.03.11 | AutoNation Announces October 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| October 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 6% versus October 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in October 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,530, an increase of 6% as compared to October 2010. Retail new vehicle unit sales in October 2011 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows: ... |
| | | 10.20.11 | AutoNation Reports Record Third Quarter Results|
- EPS from continuing operations was $0.48, a record for third quarter results, up 23% compared to $0.39 in third quarter 2010
- Operating income of $144.1 million, an increase of 19% compared to the year-ago period
- Retail new vehicle gross profit up 24% compared to the year-ago period
- AutoNation repurchased 7.2 million shares from July 1, 2011 through October 19, 2011, for an aggregate purchase price of $247.7 million; AutoNation today announced that the Board of Directors increased sh... |
| | | 10.04.11 | AutoNation Announces September 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales|
- September 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 3% versus September 2010
- Year-to-date September 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 6% versus year-to-date September 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in September 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,670, an increase of 3% as compared ... |
| | | 09.27.11 | AutoNation Announces Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2011| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011 on Thursday, October 20, 2011. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regar... |
| | | 09.06.11 | AutoNation Announces August 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| August 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales decreased 3% versus August 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,121, a decrease of 3% as compared to August 2010. Retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2011 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:
... |
| | | 08.03.11 | AutoNation Announces July 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| July 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales decreased 4% versus July 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in July 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,949, a decrease of 4% as compared to July 2010. Retail new vehicle unit sales in July 2011 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:
6,142 fo... |
| | | 07.27.11 | AutoNation Reports Record 2011 Second Quarter Results|
-- EPS from continuing operations was a record (1) $0.49 (no adjusting items), up 29% compared to second quarter 2010 adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.38 ($0.31 on a GAAP basis)
-- Operating income of $144.4 million, an increase of 15% compared to the year-ago period
-- Retail new vehicle gross profit up 26% and retail used vehicle gross profit up 17% compared to the year-ago period
-- Revenue up 8% compared to same period in 2010
-- Revenue and gross profit for all major cate... |
| | | 07.06.11 | AutoNation Announces Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Wednesday July 27, 2011| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regarding the... |
| | | 07.05.11 | AutoNation Announces June 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales|
-- June 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 3% versus June 2010
-- Year-to-date June 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 10% versus year-to-date June 2010
-- Second quarter 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales decreased 1% versus the second quarter of 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in June 2011, as reported to the appl... |
| | | 06.02.11 | AutoNation Announces May 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| May 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales decreased 15% versus May 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE :AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in May 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 16,347, a decrease of 15% as compared to May 2010. Retail new vehicle unit sales in May 2011 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:
5,9... |
| | | 06.02.11 | The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Studio School Renamed AutoNation Academy of Art and Design| Sponsorship supports the expansion and marketing of museum studio school
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has entered into a long-term marketing agreement with the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, a division of Nova Southeastern University, to name the Museum's Studio School and its educational and community programming, the "AutoNation Academy of Art and Design". The con... |
| | | 05.24.11 | AutoNation Celebrates the Sale of 8 Millionth Vehicle| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will celebrate the sale of its eight millionth vehicle, an automotive retail industry first, at the grand opening of Honda of Dulles on May 24, 2011. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and H. Wayne Huizenga, Founder, will present Wendy Byrd Kang, United States Army Civil Affairs Specialist who has just recently returned from ... |
| | | 05.04.11 | AutoNation Announces April 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales|
- April 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 11% versus April 2010
- Board of Directors authorizes additional $250 million for share repurchases
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in April 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,266, an increase of 11% as compared to April 2010. Retail new vehicle unit sal... |
| | | 04.26.11 | AutoNation Reports Record 2011 First Quarter Results|
-- Revenue up 17% and new vehicle unit sales up 23% compared to same period in 2010
-- Revenue and gross profit for all major categories - new vehicles, used vehicles, parts and service, and finance and insurance - improved compared to first quarter of 2010
-- EPS from continuing operations was a record (1) $0.46, up 35% compared to first quarter 2010 EPS from continuing operations of $0.34
-- AutoNation's 2011 full-year industry U.S. new vehicle sales outlook revised downward from 12.8 mil... |
| | | 04.04.11 | AutoNation Announces March 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
March 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 19% versus March 2010
First quarter 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 23% versus the first quarter of 2010
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in March 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 22,246, an increase ... |
| | | 03.24.11 | AutoNation Announces First Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regarding the ... |
| | | 03.14.11 | AutoNation Names Alison H. Rosenthal to Board of Directors| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Alison H. Rosenthal as an independent director effective March 14, 2011. Ms. Rosenthal's appointment expands the AutoNation Board to ten members.
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"We are very pleased to have Alison Rosenthal join the AutoNation Board," said Mike Jackson, ... |
| | | 03.02.11 | AutoNation Announces February 2011 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| February 2011 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 29% versus February 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in February 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 17,041, an increase of 29% as compared to February 2010. Retail new vehicle unit sales in February 2011 for AutoNation's operating segments were as f... |
| | | 02.03.11 | AutoNation Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year Results| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Fourth Quarter 2010 Results
Revenue up 16% compared to same period in 2009
EPS from continuing operations was a record(1) $0.45 (no adjusting items), up 55% compared to fourth quarter 2009 adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.29
On a GAAP basis, fourth quarter 2009 EPS from continuing operations was $0.36
Full Year 2010 Results
Revenue up 17% compared to 2009
Adjusted EPS from con... |
| | | 02.03.11 | AutoNation Announces January 2011 New Retail Vehicle Unit Sales| January 2011 new retail vehicle unit sales increased 24% versus January 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its new retail vehicle unit sales in January 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 14,911, an increase of 24% as compared to January 2010. New retail vehicle unit sales in January 2011 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows... |
| | | 01.19.11 | On January 19, 2011, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following release:
Jackson and Tice Appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Miami Branch Board of Directors | Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer of AutoNation Inc., and Gary L. Tice, chairman and chief executive officer of First National Bank of the Gulf Coast, have been appointed to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Miami Branch. Their terms began Jan. 1, 2011, and run through Dec. 31, 2013.
Jackson has served in his current position since 2003 and was director and chief executive officer from 1999 to2003. Previously, he was president and chief executiv... |
| | | 01.14.11 | AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2011| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010 on Thursday, February 3, 2011. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other informatio... |
| | | 01.11.11 | AutoNation Announces December 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales|
- December 2010 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 12% versus December 2009
- Full year 2010 retail new vehicle units sales increased 13% versus 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in December 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 21,970, an increase of 12% as compared to December 2009. Retail new vehic... |
| | | 12.02.10 | AutoNation Announces November 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| -- November 2010 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 16% versus November 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in November 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 15,511, an increase of 16% as compared to November 2009. Retail new vehicle unit sales in November 2010 for AutoNation's operating segments were as ... |
| | | 11.04.10 | AutoNation Announces October 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| - October 2010 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 15% versus October 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in October 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 17,530, an increase of 15% as compared to October 2009. Retail new vehicle unit sales in October 2010 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follow... |
| | | 10.28.10 | AutoNation Reports 2010 Third Quarter Results| -- 13% growth in total third quarter revenue over the prior year, driven by 15% growth in retail vehicle revenue.
-- AutoNation was awarded seven Fiat franchises and will be the biggest Fiat dealer in the U.S.
-- Third quarter EPS from continuing operations was $0.39, an 8% increase compared to $0.36 in the prior year, which included the highly successful Cash for Clunkers program that aided our prior year results by an estimated $0.07 per share.
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| | | 10.05.10 | AutoNation Announces Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2010| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010 on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regardin... |
| | | 10.04.10 | AutoNation Announces September 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales| -- September 2010 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 35% versus September 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in September 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,040, an increase of 35% as compared to September 2009. Retail new vehicle unit sales in September 2010 for AutoNation's operating segments wer... |
| | | 09.02.10 | AutoNation Announces August 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales|
- August 2010 retail new vehicle unit sales decreased 17% versus August 2009, which benefited from the highly successful Cash for Clunkers program.
- Excluding our estimated impact of Cash for Clunkers, August 2010 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 19% versus August 2009.
- August 2010 average daily new unit sales increased 8% versus July 2010.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept 02, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today anno... |
| | | 08.04.10 | AutoNation's July 2010 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales Up 5% Versus July 2009 and 22% Versus June 2010| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in July 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 19,688 an increase of 5% as compared to July 2009, which benefited from the highly successful Cash for Clunkers Program. Retail new vehicle unit sales in July 2010 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:
5,99... |
| | | 07.22.10 | AutoNation Reports 2010 Second Quarter Results| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 22, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
20% growth in second quarter revenue and retail vehicle unit sales over the prior year
Second quarter adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $0.38 ($0.31 on a GAAP basis), a 36% increase compared to $0.28 in the prior year ($0.30 on a GAAP basis)
AutoNation repurchased 20.9 million shares of its common stock for $414.4 million in the second quarter and on July 20 the Board of Directors authorized the... |
| | | 07.09.10 | AutoNation Announces Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, July 22, 2010| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 9, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 on Thursday, July 22, 2010. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regarding the Co... |
| | | 07.02.10 | AutoNation's June Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales Up 13%| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in June 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 16,153 an increase of 13% as compared to June 2009. Retail new vehicle unit sales in June 2010 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:
4,805 for Domestic, up 23% versus June 2009,
8,328 for Impo... |
| | | 06.03.10 | AutoNation's May Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales Up 22%| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 3, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in May 2010, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 19,283, an increase of 22% as compared to May 2009. Retail new vehicle unit sales in May 2010 for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows:
5,852 for Domestic, up 28% versus May 2009,
10,232 for Import, ... |
| | | 05.26.10 | AutoNation Authorizes Additional $250 Million For Share Repurchases| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 26, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $250 million of the Company's common stock. As of May 26, 2010, AutoNation had utilized substantially all of the amounts previously approved by its Board of Directors under its existing share repurchase program.
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| | | 04.22.10 | AutoNation Reports 2010 First Quarter Results| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 22, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/
Strong double-digit growth with first quarter revenue and new vehicle unit sales increasing 19% over the prior year
Revenue and gross profit for all major categories, new vehicles, used vehicles, parts and service, and finance and insurance, are up compared to first quarter of 2009
First quarter EPS from continuing operations was $0.34, a 55% increase compared to adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.22 in the prior year... |
| | | 04.14.10 | AutoNation Announces Completion of Refinancing| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 14, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced that today it closed its previously announced offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior unsecured notes due 2018 (referred to as the "2018 Notes").
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AutoNation also announced that today it accepted for payment all Floating Rate Notes due 2013 and 7% Senior ... |
| | | 04.12.10 | AutoNation Announces First Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2010| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 12, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results and other information regarding the... |
| | | 04.06.10 | AutoNation Announces Updated Estimate of First Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 6, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced an updated earnings estimate for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. The Company now expects earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 to be in the range of $0.32 to $0.35, increased from the previous estimate of $0.29 to $0.32 announced on March 31, 2010. This compares to adjusted EPS from continuing oper... |
| | | 03.31.10 | AutoNation Announces Estimated Financial Results for First Quarter 2010 and Intention to Amend and Extend Credit Agreement| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 31, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced estimated financial results for the first quarter of 2010 and its intention to amend and extend its term loan and revolving credit facility.
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First Quarter 2010
Based on preliminary information, the Company currently expects first quarter 2010 earnings per share (EPS) from con... |
| | | 03.31.10 | AutoNation Announces Senior Notes Offering| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 31, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it intends to commence a public offering of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (referred to as the "Notes") pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The Company intends to us... |
| | | 03.31.10 | AutoNation Commences Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations for Its Outstanding Floating Rate Notes Due 2013 and Its Outstanding 7% Senior Notes Due 2014| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 31, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it has commenced tender offers to purchase for cash (1) any and all of its outstanding Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2013 (the "Floating Rate Notes") in an aggregate principal amount of $146.1 million and (2) any and all of its outstanding 7% Senior Notes due 2014 (the "Fixed Rate Notes," and together with the Floating Rate Notes, the "Notes")... |
| | | 03.31.10 | AutoNation Announces Pricing of $400 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Senior Notes| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 31, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today the pricing of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (the "Notes") due 2018 at 6.75%. The Notes will be issued at 98.488% of the aggregate principal amount, representing a yield to maturity of 7.0%.
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The Company intends to use the net proceeds fr... |
| | | 02.24.10 | AutoNation Adds Michael Larson and Robert J. Brown to the Board of Directors| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 24, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Michael Larson and Robert J. Brown as independent directors effective February 24, 2010. These appointments expand the Board to ten members.
"We are very pleased to have Michael Larson join the AutoNation Board," said Mike Jackson, AutoNation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Michael brings a wealth of inves... |
| | | 02.11.10 | AutoNation Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Fourth quarter revenue increased 8%, new vehicle unit sales rose 7% over the prior yearFourth quarter adjusted EPS from continuing operations more than doubled compared to the prior year to $0.29 from $0.13Fourth quarter GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.36 versus $0.42 for the prior yearDespite a U.S. industry new vehicle sales decline of 22% in 2009, AutoNation's full-year adjusted EPS increased 14% to $1.15 from $1.01 for... |
| | | 01.21.10 | AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2010| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009 on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Short, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss these results during a conf... |
| | | 11.19.09 | AutoNation Seattle and BECU to Give Away a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid| Winner to Be Determined Saturday, November 21 at Live Event
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, and BECU, the largest credit union in Washington State and the fifth largest in the nation, today announced that it will be giving one lucky winner the keys to a brand new, 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid this Saturday, November 21. The winner will be chosen at Ford Lincoln Mercury of Bellevue, on 116th Avenue NE ... |
| | | 10.29.09 | AutoNation Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results of Operations| PDF Version
AutoNation reports solid earnings per share of $0.36, despite substantially lower new vehicle industry volume compared to prior year third quarter
AutoNation responds to recovering environment with increased investment plans,
including capital expenditures, share repurchases and acquisitions
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported net income from continuing operatio... |
| | | 10.27.09 | AutoNation to Acquire Honda and Acura Dealerships| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 27, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has signed agreements to acquire Valley Honda and Valley Acura in Spokane, Washington.
The stores will be renamed AppleWay Honda and AppleWay Acura after the completion of the transaction, which is expected to take place by the end of 2009, and they will become the 9th and 10th new vehicle franchises owned by AutoNation in Spokane. ... |
| | | 10.06.09 | Mike Jackson and Fritz Henderson to Host 'Road Ahead Forum' Town Hall Meeting|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer of AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer, and Fritz Henderson, CEO of General Motors, will jointly host a town hall meeting on October 8, 2009 to discuss the future of the automobile industry.
The meeting will be presented by Nova Southeastern University's H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business. Topics to be discussed will i... |
| | | 10.06.09 | AutoNation Announces 3rd Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for October 29, 2009|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 on Thursday, October 29, 2009 before the market opens. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief operating officer, and Mike Short, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss these resu... |
| | | 10.01.09 | Crime Stoppers Fingerprint Event for Children|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
WHO: Sheriff Lamberti, and Crime Task Force attendees with
AutoNation, Inc. President, Michael E. Maroone.
WHAT: Broward Crime Stoppers Van and finger printing -
11:00am - 1:00 pm
"Bear" Swat Vehicle - 11:00am - 2:00 pm
Face Painting for the kids
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2009
... |
| | | 07.31.09 | AutoNation Reports 2009 Second Quarter Results of Operations| - AutoNation remained solidly profitable despite a distressed industry
environment
- Results driven by cost reductions and disciplined inventory management
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2009 second
quarter net income from continuing operations of $55 million or $0.31 per
share, compared to year-ago net income from continuing o... |
| | | 07.13.09 | Dobbs Nissan Grand Opening Celebration Raises Funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) of Memphis| MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 13 /PRNewswire/ --Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Memphis and Dobbs Nissan are celebrating a new community partnership, with the
announcement of the Grand Opening of Dobbs Nissan's new dealership at Hacks
Cross and Hwy. 385 (4140 Hacks Cross Rd.) in Memphis and Dobbs Nissan's
commitment to donate a minimum of $25 per vehicle sold and $1 per vehicle
serviced in the month of July at their brand new location.
"In the current economic times we are always lookin... |
| | | 06.24.09 | AutoNation Announces 2nd Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2009| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 24, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the 2nd Quarter ended June 30, 2009 on Friday, July 31, 2009. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief operating officer, and Mike Short, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discu... |
| | | 05.15.09 | AutoNation Supports General Motors Consolidation Plan| -- --The AutoNation Stores Impacted by GM's Actions Today Represent 0% of AutoNation 2008 Operating IncomeFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), American's largest automotive retailer, today announced that General Motors notified AutoNation that six of its dealerships were identified for potential closing by GM. The notification is part of GM's communication today to approximately 1,100 dealers that GM does not expect to continue as... |
| | | 05.14.09 | AutoNation Supports Chrysler Consolidation Plan| --Chairman and CEO sees AutoNation well positioned in wake of Chrysler developments FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 14, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), American's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will be closing seven Chrysler dealerships. As part of the dealer consolidation plan filed by Chrysler today in its bankruptcy, approximately 789 Chrysler dealerships will be closed nationwide. The AutoNation stores that will be closed by the c... |
| | | 04.23.09 | AutoNation Reports 2009 First Quarter Results of Operations| - AutoNation remained solidly profitable despite a distressed industry
environment
- Cumulative debt reduction of approximately $1.25 billion since January
1, 2008
- AutoNation exceeded $200 million annualized cost savings objective
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2009 first
quarter net income from continuing operations of $49 million or $0.27 per
share, compared t... |
| | | 04.07.09 | AutoNation Announces 1st Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2009| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 1st Quarter on Thursday, April 23,
2009. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone,
president and chief operating officer, and Mike Short, executive vice
president and chief financial officer, will discuss these results and
information regarding the Company's business and o... |
| | | 03.17.09 | AutoNation Direct Earns WomenCertified(R) Seal, Launches Car Buying Her Way| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer is providing a silver lining
in a dreary auto market. WomenCertified and AutoNationDirect today announced
the launch of Car Buying Her Way, a collaborative online car buying experience
created especially for women.
Backed by customer research specific to women in the auto market, Car
Buying Her Way (CBHW) unites the turnkey online sales platform of
AutoNatio... |
| | | 02.10.09 | Mike Jackson and T. Boone Pickens to Host Energy-themed Town Hall Meeting Via the Web| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer of AutoNation,
America's largest automotive retailer, and T. Boone Pickens, chairman of BP
Capital Management, will jointly host a town hall meeting on February 17, 2009
to discuss America's current and future energy situation.
The meeting will be presented by Nova Southeastern University's H. Wayne
Huizenga School of Business. Topics the two int... |
| | | 02.04.09 | Mike Jackson and T. Boone Pickens to Host Energy-themed Town Hall Meeting| FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mike Jackson,
chairman and chief executive officer of AutoNation, America's largest
automotive retailer, and T. Boone Pickens, chairman of BP Capital Management,
will jointly host a town hall meeting on February 17 to discuss America's
current and future energy situation.
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The meeting will be presented by Nova Southeastern University's H. Wayne
Huizenga S... |
| | | 01.29.09 | AutoNation Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results| - In the fourth quarter, AutoNation remained profitable in distressed industry environment - AutoNation exceeds cost savings objectives by 100%, with an annualized reduction now of $200 million - Full year debt reduction of approximately three-quarters of a billion dollars - Announces manufacturer consent agreements relating to largest stockholder, ESL Investments, Inc.FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan 29, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automot... |
| | | 01.22.09 | Maroone Dealerships to Display Classic Autos| Highly collectible cars on view to public in advance of huge auction
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation
(NYSE: AN) announced today that two local dealerships -- Maroone Ford of Fort
Lauderdale and Maroone Chevrolet of Fort Lauderdale -- will have on display a
number of rare, classic vehicles from the golden age of American automotive
manufacturing. All of the vehicles are to be sold to the highest bidder at
the RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort La... |
| | | 01.09.09 | AutoNation Announces 4th Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2009| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 4th Quarter and full year ended
December 31, 2008 on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Mike Jackson, chairman and
chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief operating officer,
and Mike Short, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will
discuss these results and information... |
| | | 11.14.08 | Dobbs Acquires Collier Lincoln Mercury| MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dobbs Ford at Wolfchase,
Memphis' only 7 time consecutive winner of the "Prestigious Ford Presidents
Award" announced today that it is purchasing the Collier Lincoln Mercury store
located on Covington Pike and is moving it to the Dobbs Ford at Wolfchase. It
is the #1 volume Ford store in the Memphis market and has been selling and
servicing Ford automobiles in Memphis since the 30's. The Ford Lincoln
Mercury dealership will be located... |
| | | 11.06.08 | AutoNation Reports 2008 Third Quarter Results of Operations| - Third quarter net loss from continuing operations of $1.40 billion,
including $1.46 billion after-tax, non-cash goodwill and franchise impairment
charges recorded under SFAS No. 142
- $0.25 per share net income from continuing operations in the third
quarter, excluding goodwill and franchise impairment charges and other items
- The Company remains in compliance with all financial covenants in its
debt agreements
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ ... |
| | | 10.17.08 | AutoNation Announces 3rd Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 3rd Quarter ended September 30,
2008 on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief
executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief operating officer, and
Mike Short, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss
these results and information regarding t... |
| | | 10.13.08 | Stiles Corp. Announces AutoNation Headquarters Lease| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation (NYSE:
AN) and Stiles Corp. today announced that AutoNation, the largest U.S.
automotive retailer, has leased 105,000 square feet at 200 Las Olas Circle for
its corporate headquarters, reflecting a continuing commitment to downtown
Fort Lauderdale. AutoNation will move to Stiles' new 17-story mixed-use
downtown building in mid-2009, from the nearby 110 Tower.
Stiles' new building provides both practical and intan... |
| | | 07.30.08 | AutoNation Names David Edelson to Board of Directors| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's leading automotive retailer, announced today that its
Board of Directors appointed David B. Edelson as an independent director
effective July 30, 2008. Mr. Edelson's appointment expands the AutoNation
Board to eight members.
"AutoNation is privileged to have someone of David's caliber join our
team," said Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer of AutoNation.
"David offers u... |
| | | 07.24.08 | AutoNation Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results of Operations| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2008 second
quarter net income from continuing operations of $53 million or $0.29 per
share, compared to year-ago net income from continuing operations of $79
million or $0.38 per share. After adjusting for certain items disclosed in the
attached financial tables, net income from continuing operations for the 2008
second quarter was $59 million or ... |
| | | 07.10.08 | AutoNation Announces 2nd Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it has
moved the release of its financial results for the 2nd quarter ended June 30,
2008 to Thursday, July 24, 2008 from the previously announced date of July 31,
2008. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone,
president and chief operating officer, and Mike Short, executive vice
president and chief financial officer... |
| | | 05.30.08 | AutoNation Announces 2nd Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 2nd quarter ended June 30, 2008 on
Thursday, July 31, 2008. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer,
Mike Maroone, president and chief operating officer, and Mike Short, executive
vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss these results and
information regarding the Compan... |
| | | 04.24.08 | AutoNation Reports 2008 First Quarter Results of Operations| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 24, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2008 first
quarter net income from continuing operations of $56 million or $0.31 per
share, compared to year-ago net income from continuing operations of $83
million or $0.39 per share. Results for the first quarter of 2008 reflected a
decline in vehicle retail sales, especially in AutoNation's key markets in
California,... |
| | | 04.08.08 | AutoNation Announces 1st Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation,
Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that
it will release its financial results for the 1st quarter ended March 31, 2008
on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive
officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief operating officer, and Mike Short,
executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss these
results and information regarding t... |
| | | 02.07.08 | AutoNation Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results of Operations| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2007 fourth
quarter net income from continuing operations of $50 million or $0.27 per
share on revenue of $4.2 billion, compared to year-ago fourth quarter net
income from continuing operations of $74 million or $0.35 per share on revenue
of $4.4 billion. Results for the fourth quarter of 2007 reflected a decline
in vehicle sales especially in Cali... |
| | | 01.09.08 | AutoNation Announces 4th Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan 09, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 4th quarter and full year ended
December 31, 2007 on Thursday February 7, 2008. Mike Jackson, chairman and
chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief operating officer,
and Mike Short, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will
discuss thes... |
| | | 01.07.08 | Champion Acura to Break Ground on New Facility| Construction Begins on Houston Area's Most State-of-the-Art DealershipHOUSTON, Jan 07, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Champion Acura, Houston's largest Acura
dealership, announced today that it will break ground on its new, state-of-
the-art sales and service facility on January 9, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. The new
dealership is located at I-45 and Butler Road in League City.
"We're excited by what this facility is going to offer our customers and
our associates," said John Morford... |
| | | 10.24.07 | AutoNation Reports Third-Quarter Earnings| - Board authorized additional share repurchases of $250 million
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2007 third-
quarter net income from continuing operations of $77 million or $0.39 per
share, compared to year-ago net income from continuing operations of $85
million or $0.40 per share. Results for the third quarter of 2007 reflected a
decline in new vehicle retail sales espec... |
| | | 10.17.07 | AutoNation to Acquire BMW Dealership in Arizona| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, today
announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Don Mackey BMW in Tucson,
Arizona from owners Don Mackey and Pete Cunningham.
The store will be renamed BMW Tucson after the anticipated completion of
the transaction in January 2008. BMW Tucson will become the 23rd new vehicle
franchise owned by AutoNation in Arizona and AutoNation'... |
| | | 10.05.07 | AutoNation Announces 3rd Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2007| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 3rd quarter ended September 30,
2007 on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 before 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike
Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and
chief operating officer, and Michael Short, executive vice president and chief
financial officer, will discuss these re... |
| | | 07.26.07 | AutoNation Reports Second-Quarter Earnings| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2007 second-
quarter net income from continuing operations of $79 million or $0.38 per
share, compared to year-ago net income from continuing operations of $74
million or $0.33 per share. Last year's second quarter results included one-
time debt repurchase costs of approximately $21 million after tax, or $.09 per
share. Results for the second qu... |
| | | 07.10.07 | AutoNation Announces 2nd Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2007| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 10, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation,
Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that
it will release its financial results for the 2nd quarter ending June 30, 2007
on Thursday, July 26, 2007 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson,
chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief
operating officer, and Mike Short, executive vice president and chief
financial officer, will discuss these result... |
| | | 06.06.07 | Desert Honda's Drive for Excellence| WHAT: What is the "Drive for Excellence?"
The Desert Honda an AutoNation Company "Drive for Excellence" is a
campaign designed to reward senior high school students in Clark County who
have attained very high levels of academic achievement and exemplary
attendance records throughout the '06 - '07 school year. In conjunction with
the Clark County School District and Mach One Media Group (the publisher of
Nevada Family magazine and the endorsed C.C.S.D. information periodical)
Des... |
| | | 05.24.07 | Desert Honda's Drive for Excellence| WHAT: What is the "Drive for Excellence?"
The Desert Honda an AutoNation Company "Drive for Excellence" is a
campaign designed to reward senior high school students in Clark County who
have attained very high levels of academic achievement and exemplary
attendance records throughout the '06 - '07 school year. In conjunction with
the Clark County School District and Mach One Media Group (the publisher of
Nevada Family magazine and the endorsed C.C.S.D. information periodical)
Des... |
| | | 05.24.07 | AutoWest Auto Group Debuts E-Vehicle Program| Nation's First Retail-Driven Program to Promote Energy EfficiencySAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- AutoWest Auto Group an
AutoNation Company, the Bay Area's and Sacramento's leading retailer of new
and used vehicles, has announced the launch of the company's E-Vehicle
program. The program is the first of its kind among automotive retailers, an
effort that's designed to promote greater consumer awareness of fuel-efficient
vehicles by identifying th... |
| | | 05.24.07 | Power Auto Group Debuts Fuel Efficient E-Vehicle Program| Nation's First Retail-Driven Program to Promote Energy Efficiency
LOS ANGELES, May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Power Auto Group an
AutoNation Company, Southern California's leading retailer of new and used
vehicles, has announced the launch of the company's E-Vehicle program. The
program is the first of its kind among automotive retailers, an effort that's
designed to promote greater consumer awareness of fuel-efficient vehicles by
identifying those cars and trucks available onl... |
| | | 04.26.07 | AutoNation Reports First-Quarter Earnings| - Board authorized additional share repurchases of $500 million
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) America's largest automotive retailer, today reported earnings from
continuing operations of $0.39 per share compared to year-ago earnings from
continuing operations of $0.37 per share, an increase of 5%. The first-
quarter EPS was positively affected by the accretive impact of share
repurchases, including the $1.15 billion April ... |
| | | 04.05.07 | AutoNation Introduces Fuel Efficient E-Vehicle Program| Nation's First Retail-Driven Program to Promote Energy Efficiency
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, has announced that on April
10, 2007, the company will launch its E-Vehicle program. The program is
designed to promote greater consumer awareness of fuel-efficient vehicles by
identifying those cars and trucks available online and in-store that have
exceptional energy efficiency. To qualify... |
| | | 04.04.07 | AutoNation Announces 1st Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2007| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 1st quarter ended March 31, 2007 on
Thursday, April 26, 2007 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson,
chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief
operating officer, and Mike Short, executive vice president and chief
financial officer, will discuss these results and... |
| | | 03.26.07 | Edward S. Lampert Not Standing for Re-Election to AutoNation Board| Mr. Lampert to Leave AutoNation Board in May 2007
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN),- AutoNation, Inc. announced today that Edward S. Lampert, the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ESL Investments, Inc. ("ESL") and
Chairman of Sears Holdings Corporation, will not be standing for re-election
to the AutoNation Board of Directors, in order to devote more time to other
duties at ESL and Sears Holdings. Mr. Lampert will... |
| | | 03.05.07 | AutoNation Named Most Admired Auto Retailer 2007| Company Makes Retail History with Sale of 6 Millionth Vehicles
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, has once again been named
by Fortune magazine as America's Most Admired Company in the automotive retail
category. The award is based on a poll that includes executives, industry
peers and analysts. This marks the fifth time in the past six years that
AutoNation has earned the coveted designa... |
| | | 02.07.07 | AutoNation Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2006 fourth-
quarter net income from continuing operations of $74 million or $0.35 per
share on revenue of $4.5 billion, compared to year-ago net income from
continuing operations of $82 million or $0.31 per share on revenue of $4.4
billion. Fourth-quarter EPS from continuing operations increased 13%.
Fourth quarter 2006 results were positively... |
| | | 02.05.07 | AutoNation Names Kim Goodman to Board of Directors| Irene Rosenfeld to Leave AutoNation Board at the End of her TermFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 05, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's leading automotive retailer, announced today that its
Board of Directors has appointed Kim C. Goodman as an independent director.
"AutoNation is privileged to have someone of Kim's caliber join our team,"
said Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer of AutoNation. "She
offers us a considerable... |
| | | 01.22.07 | AutoWay Toyota and LoJack Corporation Host 'Catch A Car Thief' Event| Event To Promote Effective Car Protection Measures
PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoWay Toyota, one
of Central Florida's premier automotive retailers, and LoJack Corporation, the
company responsible for the nation's leading anti-vehicular-theft innovation,
will host its first annual "Catch A Car Thief" event on Thursday, January 25,
2007 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will be held in the AutoWay Toyota
dealership at 8501 U.S. Highway 19 No... |
| | | 01.17.07 | AutoNation Announces 4th Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2007| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 4th quarter and full year ended
December 31, 2006 on Wednesday February 7, 2007 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president
and chief operating officer, and Mike Short, executive vice president and
chief financial officer, will discuss... |
| | | 01.04.07 | AutoNation Names Chief Financial Officer| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan 04, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it has
appointed Michael J. Short as executive vice president and chief financial
officer effective January 15, 2007. Short, 45, joins AutoNation from
Universal Orlando where he has served as chief financial officer since 2000.
Short will report to Mike Jackson, AutoNation's chairman and chief executive
officer.
"Au... |
| | | 10.26.06 | AutoNation Reports Third-Quarter Earnings| - Announces 4 acquisitions with annual revenue of approximately $200 million
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2006 third-
quarter net income from continuing operations of $85 million or $0.40 per
share on revenue of $5.0 billion, compared to year-ago net income from
continuing operations of $121 million or $0.45 per share on revenue of $5.1
billion. Adjusting the prior-year earn... |
| | | 10.19.06 | AutoNation to Present at Gabelli & Company, Inc. 30th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
would air a live audio web cast on Monday, October 30, 2006 of its upcoming
investor presentation at the Gabelli & Company, Inc., 30th Annual Automotive
Aftermarket Symposium in Las Vegas.
AutoNation's Vice President of Investor Relation's, John Zimmerman, will
be the featured presenter during this live web cast that airs Monday aftern... |
| | | 10.11.06 | Plug-In Partners and AutoNation Join Forces to Support Manufacture of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles| AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, has joined the Plug-In
Partners campaign calling on automakers to manufacture plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles.
"The development of plug-in hybrids could reduce America's addiction to
oil," said AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson. "These new hybrids would offer
consumers a 50-mile all-electric range, get the equivalent of 100 miles per
gallon, be fully recharged at night a... |
| | | 10.09.06 | AutoNation Announces 3rd Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2006| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 3rd quarter ended September 30,
2006 on Thursday, October 26, 2006 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike
Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and
chief operating officer, and Alex McAllister, interim chief financial officer,
will discuss these results and informatio... |
| | | 09.13.06 | AutoNation To Acquire Land Rover Fort Lauderdale| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has
signed an agreement to acquire Land Rover Fort Lauderdale from owners Steve
and Tom Shelton. The dealership, located at 5730 North Federal Highway in
Fort Lauderdale, is the only Land Rover dealership in Broward County.
The acquisition will bring to 35 the total number of new vehicle
franchises in South Florida owned by AutoNatio... |
| | | 07.27.06 | AutoNation Reports Second-Quarter Earnings|
* Earnings from continuing operations of $0.33 per share; excluding
$.09 per share one-time impact of the Company's recent
recapitalization, second-quarter adjusted EPS from continuing
operations was $0.42, up 5% from prior year
* Recapitalization delivered $1.15 billion of cash to stockholders
* Record second-quarter operating income of $213 million
* Premium luxury new vehicle revenue up 18%; premium luxury and volume
imports accou... |
| | | 07.10.06 | AutoNation Announces 2nd Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, July 27, 2006| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 2nd quarter ended June 30, 2006 on
Thursday, July 27, 2006 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson, chairman
and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief operating
officer, and Craig Monaghan, chief financial officer, will discuss these
results and information regarding the ... |
| | | 06.22.06 | AutoNation Appoints Two New Board Members| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that its
Board of Directors has appointed Robert R. Grusky and Carlos A. Migoya as
independent directors of the Company. These additions expand AutoNation's
Board from seven to nine members and increase the number of independent
directors to seven. Messrs. Grusky and Migoya were also appointed to serve on
the Company's Audit Committee.
"We... |
| | | 06.01.06 | AutoNation Authorizes Additional $250 Million For Stock Repurchases| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 1, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its
Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $250
million of the Company's common stock.
The Company said it will base future repurchase decisions on such factors
as the Company's stock price, general economic and market conditions, the
potential impact on the Company's capital structure... |
| | | 05.11.06 | Tousley Ford Celebrates 50th Anniversary| SAINT PAUL, Minn., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- White Bear Lake's
Tousley Ford is celebrating its 50th anniversary. What was originally a
dealership in downtown White Bear Lake with a one-vehicle showroom, four
service stalls and sales of approximately 6 vehicles a month is today one of
the largest automotive sales and service facilities in the United States.
Tousley Ford is one of an elite group of dealers to receive the Triple Crown
Award, which is the most prestigious honor awa... |
| | | 04.27.06 | AutoNation Reports First-Quarter Earnings From Continuing Operations of $0.37 Per Share| * Record first-quarter operating income of $203 million * Revenue growth of 4% * Premium luxury new vehicle revenue up 15% FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 27, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2006 first-
quarter net income from continuing operations of $98 million or $0.37 per
share, compared to year-ago net income from continuing operations of
$89 million or $0.33 per share, an increase... |
| | | 04.20.06 | AutoNation Dominates Ward's e-Dealer 100 Ranking| America's Largest Automotive Retailer Places 32 Dealerships on
Influential List
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that 32 of
the company's dealerships were named to the Ward's e-Dealer 100 list, the most
comprehensive and well-regarded ranking of dealerships that successfully sell
vehicles through the Internet. AutoNation has dominated the ... |
| | | 04.19.06 | AutoNation, Inc. Announces Final Results of Its Tender Offer for 50 Million Shares of Common Stock| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today the final
results of its tender offer to purchase 50 million shares of the Company's
common stock at a price of $23 per share, which expired at 10:00 a.m., New
York City time, on April 12, 2006.
Based on the final tabulation by Computershare Trust Company of New York,
the depositary for the tender offer, 187,228,678 shares of common stock w... |
| | | 04.18.06 | AutoNation Announces 1st Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, April 27, 2006| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the 1st quarter ended March 31, 2006 on
Thursday, April 27, 2006 before 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson,
chairman and chief executive officer, Mike Maroone, president and chief
operating officer, and Craig Monaghan, chief financial officer, will discuss
these results and information regarding t... |
| | | 04.12.06 | AutoNation, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Stock and Debt Tender Offers and the Consummation of the Related Debt Financing Transactions| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today the
preliminary results of its cash tender offer to purchase up to 50 million
shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $23 per share, which
expired at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on April 12, 2006. In addition,
the Company announced the results of its concurrent debt tender offer and
consent solicitation in respect of its outstandi... |
| | | 04.06.06 | AutoNation Announces Updated Estimate of First Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations in the Range of $0.36 to $0.38| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, is announcing an updated
earnings estimate for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. The Company's
earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the first quarter are
now expected to be in the range of $0.36 to $0.38, increased from the
previously disclosed estimate of $0.32 to $0.35. This compares to EPS from
continuing operations of $0.33 per shar... |
| | | 04.05.06 | AutoNation Issues Update of Previously Announced Pricing for Debt Tender Offer| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), in conjunction with its release issued earlier today under the
headline "AutoNation, Inc. Announces Pricing for Debt Tender Offer," has the
following update: J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Wachovia Securities have
revised the calculation of the yield on the Reference Security set forth in
the second paragraph of the release to 4.745%. Accordingly, the total
consideration, e... |
| | | 04.05.06 | AutoNation, Inc. Announces Pricing for Debt Tender Offer| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today set the pricing for
its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation in respect
of its outstanding 9% Senior Notes due 2008 (the "Notes"). The terms of the
tender offer and consent solicitation for the Notes are detailed in
AutoNation's Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated March
10, 2006 (the "Offer to Purchase").
... |
| | | 04.05.06 | AutoNation, Inc. Announces Pricing of $600.0 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Senior Notes| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today the pricing
of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured fixed rate
notes due 2014 at 7.00% and $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of
senior unsecured floating rate notes dues 2013. The floating rate notes will
bear interest equal to LIBOR plus 2.00% per year, adjusted quarterly.
The Company intends to use the net ... |
| | | 04.03.06 | AutoNation, Inc. Receives Lender Commitments for $600 Million Term Loan| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it has
received commitments from lenders for a term loan of $600 million. Proceeds
from this term loan will be used to provide a portion of the funding required
in connection with AutoNation's equity tender offer and debt tender offer and
consent solicitation that were commenced on March 10, 2006.
The $600 million in term loan commitme... |
| | | 03.27.06 | AutoNation, Inc. Receives Required Consents in Connection With Consent Solicitation and Cash Tender Offer for its 9% Senior Notes Due 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it had
received, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 24, 2006, tenders and
consents from holders of more than 95% of its outstanding 9% Senior Notes due
2008 (the "Notes") in connection with its cash tender offer and consent
solicitation for the Notes. The number of consents received substantially
exceeded the number needed to appr... |
| | | 03.24.06 | AutoNation Announces Estimated First Quarter EPS| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In connection
with its recently announced stock tender offer and related transactions,
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, is
announcing a preliminary earnings estimate for the first quarter ending March
31, 2006. The Company's earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations
for the first quarter are expected to be in the range of $0.32 to $0.35,
compared to EPS from continuing operations of ... |
| | | 03.10.06 | AutoNation, Inc. Commences Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its Outstanding 9% Senior Notes Due 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it has
commenced an offer to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 9%
senior notes due 2008 in an aggregate principal amount of $323.5 million. In
connection with the offer, holders of the notes are being solicited to provide
consents to certain amendments to the indenture for the notes that would
eliminate most of the restrictive... |
| | | 03.10.06 | AutoNation, Inc. Commences Cash Tender Offer to Purchase 50 Million Shares of Its Common Stock at a Price of $23 Per Share| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it has
commenced a cash tender offer to purchase up to 50 million shares of its
common stock at a price per share of $23. The number of shares proposed to be
purchased in the offer represents approximately 19% of the Company's currently
outstanding shares. The Company previously announced its intention to
commence the tender offer on March... |
| | | 03.07.06 | AutoNation to Offer Up to $900 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
intends to offer up to $900 million aggregate principal amount of senior
unsecured notes.
AutoNation intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, together with
bank financing and existing cash, to purchase 50 million shares of its common
stock at a price per share of $23 pursuant to a common stock tender offer and
up to $323.5 m... |
| | | 03.07.06 | AutoNation, Inc. Announces Intention to Commence a Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its Outstanding 9% Senior Notes Due 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
intends to commence an offer to purchase for cash any and all of its
outstanding 9% senior notes due 2008 in an aggregate principal amount of
$323.5 million. In connection with the offer, holders of the notes will be
solicited to provide consents to certain amendments to the indenture for the
notes that would eliminate most of the restric... |
| | | 03.07.06 | AutoNation, Inc. Announces Intention to Commence a Cash Tender Offer to Purchase 50 Million Shares of Its Common Stock at a Price of $23 Per Share| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
intends to commence a cash tender offer to purchase up to 50 million shares of
its common stock at a price per share of $23. The number of shares proposed to
be purchased in the offer represents approximately 19% of the Company's
currently outstanding shares. The tender price represents a 10% premium over
the closing price of the Company's... |
| | | 02.09.06 | AutoNation Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2005 fourth-
quarter net income from continuing operations of $80 million or $0.30 per
share, on revenue of $4.5 billion. The results compare to 2004 fourth-quarter
net income from continuing operations of $116 million or $0.43 per share on
revenue of $4.8 billion. Excluding certain items disclosed in the attached
financial tables, the Company's fou... |
| | | 02.08.06 | AutoNation to Acquire Autohaus Mercedes-Benz| * Autohaus is the 17th largest Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the U.S.
* AutoNation also to acquire rights to establish new Mercedes-Benz dealership
in Palm Beach County, Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has
signed an agreement to acquire the Autohaus Mercedes-Benz dealership in
Pompano Beach, Florida. AutoNation also announced that it... |
| | | 02.01.06 | AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2006| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 01, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31,
2005 on Thursday, February 9, 2006 before 7:00 am Eastern Time. Mike Jackson,
chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Maroone, president and chief
operating officer; and Craig Monaghan, chief financial officer, will discuss
these resul... |
| | | 10.27.05 | AutoNation Reports Third-Quarter Earnings From Continuing Operations of $0.45 Per Share| * Third quarter revenue of $5.2 billion, up 5.0%, driven by increased sales of
new and used vehicles, parts and service, and finance and insurance products
* 90-basis point reduction in SG&A as a percent of gross profit
* Excluding $0.04 per share benefit from the resolution of certain tax
matters, EPS from continuing operations was $0.41, up 17%
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2... |
| | | 10.11.05 | J.D. Power and Associates: AutoUSA Ranks Highest Among Primary New Independent Online Buying Services for Business Generation| J.D. Power and Associates Study Based on Dealer Assessments
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoUSA, the
automotive retail industry's most proven and productive web-based lead
sourcing service, was ranked highest in the nation for business generation and
transmission of leads in J.D. Power and Associates' September 2005 Dealer
Satisfaction with Online Buying Services study. The study is widely regarded
as the industry's premier gauge of performance be... |
| | | 10.05.05 | AutoNation Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 2005| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30,
2005 on Thursday, October 27, 2005 before 7:00 am Eastern Time. Mike Jackson,
chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Maroone, president and chief
operating officer; and Craig Monaghan, chief financial officer, will discuss
these results and information regardi... |
| | | 09.23.05 | AutoNation to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference 2005| NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN),
America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it would air a
live audio web cast on Monday, September 26, 2005 of its upcoming investor
presentation at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York.
AutoNation's Vice President, Investor Relations, John Zimmerman will be
the featured presenter during this live web cast that airs Monday morning at
approximately 8:35 a.m.(EDT)
To listen to the liv... |
| | | 09.14.05 | AutoNation to Present at Bank of America 35th Annual Investment Conference| NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN),
America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it would air a
live audio web cast on Monday, September 19, 2005 of its upcoming investor
presentation at the Bank of America's Annual Investment Conference in San
Francisco.
AutoNation's Vice President, John Zimmerman, will be the featured
presenter during this live web cast that airs Monday morning at approximately
11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time)
T... |
| | | 09.06.05 | AutoNation to Present at Goldman Sachs 12th Annual Global Retailing Conference| NEW YORK, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN),
America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will air a live
audio web cast on Friday, September 9, 2005 of its upcoming investor
presentation at the Goldman Sachs 12th Annual Global Retailing Conference in
New York.
AutoNation's Executive Vice President and CFO, Craig T. Monaghan, will be
the featured presenter during this live web cast that airs Friday morning at
approximately 9:40 a.m. East... |
| | | 08.16.05 | AutoNation Dealerships Recognized by Manufacturers for Customer Service, Operational Excellence| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that its
network of 280 dealerships includes more manufacturer award winners than any
other automotive retailer in America. AutoNation dealerships have consistently
been leaders in customer service and operational excellence across all
manufacturer lines.
"AutoNation continues to set the standard for accomplishment among
automotive retailers," ... |
| | | 07.28.05 | AutoNation Reports Second-Quarter Earnings From Continuing Operations of $0.40 Per Share, Up 14%|
* Total store revenue growth of 4%
* Same store revenue growth of 2% for new vehicles, 4% for retail used
vehicles, 7% for parts and service and 4% for finance and insurance
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2005 second-
quarter net income from continuing operations of $106 million or $0.40 per
share, compared to year-ago net income from continuing operations... |
| | | 07.27.05 | Michael E. Maroone Joins AutoNation's Board of Directors| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that its
Board of Directors has appointed Michael E. Maroone, President and Chief
Operating Officer of AutoNation, to the Board of Directors of AutoNation.
With Mr. Maroone's appointment, the Board of Directors now consists of eight
members. Mr. Maroone also signed an extension of his employment agreement
that runs through 2007.
After successf... |
| | | 07.14.05 | AutoNation Successfully Completes $600 Million Five-Year Unsecured Credit Facility| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced that it has
closed on a new $600 million five-year unsecured credit facility with
investment-grade terms. The new facility replaces a $300 million, five-year
credit facility that was set to expire on August 9, 2006 and a $200 million
364-day credit facility that was set to expire on August 5, 2005. The new
credit facility will be used for general corporat... |
| | | 07.11.05 | AutoNation Announces Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005
on Thursday, July 28, 2005 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson,
chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Maroone, president and chief
operating officer; and Craig Monaghan, chief financial officer, will discuss
these results and information regarding the Co... |
| | | 06.15.05 | AutoNation Receives Investment-Grade Rating From Fitch Ratings| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that Fitch
Ratings has initiated coverage on its unsecured debt with a "BBB-" investment-
grade rating. This new rating matches Standard & Poor's existing investment-
grade rating and reaffirms AutoNation as the only public automotive retailer
with an investment-grade unsecured debt rating.
"Fitch and S&P recognize the strength of AutoN... |
| | | 04.28.05 | AutoNation Reports First-Quarter Net Income From Continuing Operations of $0.33 Per Share| * Record first-quarter operating income of $199 million, up 9%
* Repurchased $95 million in senior notes, reducing net income $.03 per
share in the quarter
* Excluding $.03 per share impact of senior note repurchases, first-
quarter adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $.36, up 13% from last
year
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2005 first-
quarter net inco... |
| | | 04.12.05 | AutoNation Announces First Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Web Cast Scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005
on Thursday, April 28, 2005 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern time. Mike Jackson,
chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Maroone, president and chief
operating officer; and Craig Monaghan, chief financial officer, will discuss
these results and information regarding the... |
| | | 03.18.05 | AutoNation to Present at Morgan Stanley| FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 18, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will air a live audio web cast on Monday, March 21, 2005, of its upcoming
investor presentation at the Morgan Stanley's Global Automotive Seminar in New
York City.
AutoNation's Chief Executive Officer, Mike Jackson, and Chief Financial
Officer, Craig Monaghan, will be the featured presenters during this live
audio web cas... |
| | | 03.18.05 | AutoNation to Present at Merrill Lynch| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 18, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will air a live audio web cast on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 of its upcoming
investor presentation at the Merrill Lynch Retail Conference in New York City.
AutoNation's Chief Executive Officer, Mike Jackson, and Chief Financial
Officer, Craig Monaghan, will be the featured presenters during this live
audio web cast that airs... |
| | | 03.14.05 | AutoNation to Present at Banc of America Securities Investment Conference| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 14, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will air a live audio web cast on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 of its upcoming
investor presentation at the Banc of America Securities 2005 Consumer
Conference in New York.
AutoNation's Investor Relations Vice President, John Zimmerman, will be
the featured presenter during this live web cast that airs Wednesday afternoon
a... |
| | | 03.09.05 | AutoNation to Present at Stephens Conference| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will air a live audio web cast on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 of its upcoming
investor presentation at the 2005 Stephens Inc. Specialty Retailing Conference
in New York City.
AutoNation's Chief Executive Officer, Mike Jackson, will be the featured
presenter during this live audio web cast that airs Tuesday morning at
approximately 11:00 a.... |
| | | 03.03.05 | AutoNation to Present at Raymond James Conference| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 3, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer announced today that it will
air a live audio web cast on Monday, March 7, 2005 of its upcoming investor
presentation at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in
Orlando, Florida.
AutoNation's Chief Financial Officer, Craig T. Monaghan, will be the
featured presenter during this live audio web cast that airs Monday morning at
appro... |
| | | 02.28.05 | AutoNation Celebrates Sale of 5 Millionth Vehicle| America's Most Admired Automotive Company Makes Retail History
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, is celebrating the sale of
its five millionth vehicle, an unprecedented achievement in automotive retail
sales history. In the eight years since the company's first sale, it has
grown to become the nation's largest network of new and used vehicle
dealerships, with more than 358 new vehicle franchis... |
| | | 02.03.05 | AutoNation Reports - Fourth-Quarter Earnings| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 03, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2004 fourth-
quarter net income from continuing operations of $116 million or $0.43 per
share, compared to year-ago net income from continuing operations of $87
million or $0.31 per share. Excluding certain items disclosed in the attached
financial tables, the Company's fourth-quarter EPS from continuing operations
of $0.34 increased 17... |
| | | 01.14.05 | AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Web Cast Scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan 14, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31,
2004 on Thursday, February 3, 2005 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike
Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Maroone, president and
chief operating officer; and Craig Monaghan, chief financial officer, will
discuss these results and info... |
| | | 10.28.04 | AutoNation Reports Third Quarter Net Income From Continuing Operations of $0.35 Per Share| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported net income
from continuing operations of $95.0 million, or $0.35 per share, on revenue of
$5.1 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. The results
compare with 2003 third-quarter net income from continuing operations of
$109.5 million, or $0.38 per share, on revenue of $5.1 billion.
"A number of factors directly impacted our thir... |
| | | 10.11.04 | AutoNation Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the third quarter ended on September
30, 2004 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern time, Thursday, October 28, 2004. Mike
Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Maroone, president and
chief operating officer; and Craig Monaghan, chief financial officer, will
discuss these results and the Company's outloo... |
| | | 09.23.04 | AutoNation to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced that Investor
Relations Vice President John M. Zimmerman will present at the Thomas Weisel
Partners 2004 Consumer Conference being held in New York at 9:10 a.m. EDT on
Tuesday, September 28, 2004.
To listen to the live audio web cast via the Internet at
http://www.autonation.com , click on the "About Us" link, then click on
"Investors" and then "Web... |
| | | 09.16.04 | AutoNation to Present at Banc of America Securities Investment Conference| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced that Investor
Relations Vice President John M. Zimmerman will present at the Banc of America
Securities 34th Annual Investment Conference being held in San Francisco at
11:00 a.m. PDT on Monday, September 20, 2004.
To listen to the live audio web cast via the Internet at
http://www.autonation.com click on the "About Us" link, then click on
"Investor... |
| | | 09.14.04 | AutoNation to Acquire Schooley Cadillac| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has
signed an agreement to acquire Schooley Cadillac from owner Charles W.
Schooley, III. The dealership is located at 2101 45th Street in West Palm
Beach, Florida.
The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter, making it
AutoNation's second Cadillac dealership in Florida and the company's 32nd
dealership in South Florida... |
| | | 09.09.04 | AutoNation Announces Streamlined Regional Management Structure| * New Regional Structure Capitalizes on Previous Efficiency and Productivity Improvements * AutoNation Updates Third-Quarter and Full-Year Guidance FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sep 9, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced plans to
implement a streamlined regional management structure that is designed to
generate improved efficiency and management effectiveness. This realignment
is the continuation of a four-y... |
| | | 08.24.04 | AutoNation to Acquire Borton Volvo and Borton Volkswagen| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has
signed an agreement to acquire Borton Volvo and Borton Volkswagen from owner
Loren Sheffer. The dealerships are located at 2201 and 2401 North Federal
Highway in Delray Beach, Florida.
The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter, after which
the dealerships will operate as Maroone Volvo and Maroone Volkswagen. This
... |
| | | 08.16.04 | AutoNation Sponsors Collection for Hurricane Relief| Maroone, Courtesy and AutoWay Dealerships Offer Drop-off Points for Supplies
WHAT: AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and
used automobiles, has joined with the American Red Cross to collect canned
food for victims of Hurricane Charley. All of the Company's Maroone
dealerships in South Florida, Courtesy dealerships in Orlando and AutoWay
dealerships in the Tampa Bay area have been designated drop-off centers for
non-perishable food supplies beginning Augus... |
| | | 07.29.04 | 'The AutoNation Pledge' Unveiled| Automotive Retailer Details Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Taking the lead
among automotive retailers and seeking to ensure that its customers have a
positive shopping experience, AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) has unveiled "The
AutoNation Pledge." The Pledge is a document that explains certain rights
customers have during the vehicle financing process and clearly states the
company's commitment to them. A copy of the Pled... |
| | | 07.20.04 | AutoNation Reports Second-Quarter Net Income From Continuing Operations of $0.35 Per Share| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jul 20, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported net income
from continuing operations of $96 million, or $0.35 per share, on revenue of
$5.0 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. The results compare
with 2003 second-quarter net income from continuing operations of
$107 million, or $0.37 per share, on revenue of $5.0 billion. Including the
impact of $4 million net of t... |
| | | 07.08.04 | AutoNation Announces Preliminary Second Quarter Results| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announces preliminary
earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. The company's
earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the second quarter are
expected to be in the range of $0.34 to $0.35, below the anticipated EPS range
of $0.38 to $0.40 previously provided by the company in April 2004.
"A number of factors directly impa... |
| | | 06.15.04 | Champion Joins Champion| Roger Clemens Signs With Champion Automotive Group
HOUSTON, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Houston Astros star and future
Hall Of Fame member Roger Clemens has signed a long-term agreement to become
the exclusive spokesperson for Champion Automotive Group, Texas' largest
network of automotive retail stores.
"When you're a competitive guy like me, you always want to work with a
champion," said Clemens. "And when it comes to this group of dealerships,
that's more than just a... |
| | | 05.12.04 | Power Chevrolet Irvine Named 2003 GM Dealer of the Year| In recognition for outstanding performance in automotive retailing, Power
Chevrolet Irvine has been named by General Motors as a 2003 Dealer of the
Year. The award is a rare achievement, given to just 110 of the more than
7,500 authorized GM dealerships nationwide.
"This is like winning the Super Bowl of automotive retailing," said Larry
Smith, general manager of Power Chevrolet Irvine. "It takes a great team
putting out an amazing effort day after day to reach this level, and we're... |
| | | 05.06.04 | Georgia Couple Wins Chevrolet Avalanche on Anniversary, Claims Divine Intervention| According to traditionalists, the 11th anniversary is celebrated with
gifts of steel. Not for Dana and Hershell Fuller of College Park, Georgia.
Instead, their gift of steel came on their 17th anniversary, in the form of a
free Chevrolet Avalanche from Team Chevrolet in North Point. And in addition
to thanking the dealership and manufacturer for their good fortune, the
Fullers are also thanking the Lord.
Team Chevrolet was participating in General Motors' Hot Button promotion,
a c... |
| | | 04.29.04 | AutoNation Reports First-Quarter Net Income of $0.32 Per Share, as Same Store Sales Grow 7%|
* Total store revenue growth of 8%
* Record first-quarter operating income of $181 million, up 6%
* Company raises full-year EPS outlook by $0.03 to the range of $1.43 -
$1.48
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported first-
quarter net income of $87.3 million, or $0.32 per share, on revenue of
$4.8 billion for the period ending March 31, 2004. The results comp... |
| | | 04.14.04 | AutoNation Announces First Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Apr 14, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004
on Thursday, April 29, 2004 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson,
chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Maroone, president and chief
operating officer; and Craig Monaghan, chief financial officer, will discuss
these results and the Company... |
| | | 04.05.04 | AutoNation to Present at Morgan Stanley Conference| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced that Chief
Executive Officer Mike Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Craig T. Monaghan
will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference being held in
New York at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 7, 2004.
To listen to the live audio web cast via the Internet at
www.autonation.com click on the "About Us" link, then click on "Investors" ... |
| | | 04.01.04 | AutoNation to Acquire John Roberts BMW and MINI Franchise in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has
signed an agreement to acquire John Roberts BMW and MINI, the largest BMW and
MINI dealership in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Once closed, the acquisition
of John Roberts BMW and MINI will bring the total number of new vehicle
franchises owned and operated by AutoNation in Texas to 66, with 22 franchises
in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metrople... |
| | | 03.23.04 | AutoNation to Present at Merrill Lynch Conference| FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer announced today that it will
air a live audio web cast on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, of its upcoming
investor presentation at the Merrill Lynch Retailing Leader's Conference in
New York City.
AutoNation's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson will be the
featured presenter during this live audio web cast that airs at approximately
1:20 p.m., Eastern... |
| | | 03.08.04 | AutoNation To Present At Stephens Conference| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced that Chief
Executive Officer Mike Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Craig T. Monaghan
will present at the Third Annual Stephens Inc. Automotive Retailing Industry
Conference being held in New York at 8:15 a.m. EST on Thursday, March 11,
2004. The presentation will cover AutoNation's financial results and an
overview of company strategies.
A copy o... |
| | | 02.25.04 | AutoNation To Present At Raymond James Conference| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it
will air a live audio web cast on Monday, March 1, 2004 of its upcoming
investor presentation at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference
in Orlando, Florida.
AutoNation's Chief Financial Officer, Craig T. Monaghan, will be the
featured presenter during this live audio web cast that airs Monday morning at
approximately 8:05 ... |
| | | 02.20.04 | AutoNation To Present At Bear Stearns Conference| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer announced today that it will
air a live audio web cast on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 of its upcoming
investor presentation at the Bear Stearns Tenth Annual Retail, Restaurants &
Apparel Conference in New York City.
AutoNation's Investor Relations Vice President, John M. Zimmerman, will be
the featured presenter during the live audio web cast at approximate... |
| | | 02.19.04 | AutoNation To Open Nissan Dealership In Houston| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has
been awarded a new Nissan dealership in the Houston, Texas metropolitan
market. Construction on the new facility at 25550 Kingsland Boulevard in
Katy, Texas has begun with an anticipated opening in April 2004. The
dealership will operate as Champion Nissan and will become the 13th member of
AutoNation's Champion brand in the Houston area... |
| | | 02.05.04 | AutoNation Reports Record Fourth Quarter EPS Of $0.28, Full Year EPS Of $1.76 From Continuing Operations|
* Eighth consecutive record quarter of EPS from continuing operations
* Fourth-quarter record EPS of $0.28 per share exceeds year-ago EPS of
$0.26 per share
* Excluding the benefit from the first quarter IRS settlement, full-year
earnings per share from continuing operations of a record $1.32
compared to $1.19 in 2002
* Fourth-quarter reduction of 100 basis points in SG&A as a percent of
gross profit; 90 basis point reduction for th... |
| | | 01.20.04 | AutoNation Appoints Senior Vice President, Human Resources Michael D. Esposito Joins Nation's Largest Automotive Retailer| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, today
announced the appointment of Michael D. Esposito as senior vice president,
human resources. The appointment will be effective February 9, 2004.
"We're very fortunate to have Mike join our staff," said Mike Jackson,
AutoNation's chairman and CEO. "He offers a rare combination of broad human
resources experience and highly specific knowled... |
| | | 01.15.04 | AutoNation To Acquire Glauser Mercedes-Benz In Sarasota, Florida| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, today
announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the only Mercedes-Benz
dealership in the growing Sarasota, Florida, market. Once closed, the
acquisition of Glauser Mercedes-Benz will bring to 65 the total number of new
vehicle franchises owned and operated by AutoNation in the Florida market,
including five Mercedes-Benz franchises.
... |
| | | 01.13.04 | AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles,
announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth
quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003 on Thursday, February 5, 2004
before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive
officer; Mike Maroone, president and chief operating officer; and Craig
Monaghan, chief financial officer, will discuss these ... |
| | | 12.16.03 | AutoNation To Acquire Leesburg Honda And Leesburg Toyota| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec 16, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, today
announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Leesburg Honda and
Leesburg Toyota located in Leesburg, Virginia. Located 20 miles west of
Washington, DC near Dulles Airport, Leesburg, Virginia is one of the fastest-
growing and highest per capita income areas in the United States.
Once closed, these acquisitions will b... |
| | | 12.03.03 | Automotive Hall Of Fame Selects Mike J. Jackson 2003 Automotive Industry Leader Of The Year| DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mike J. Jackson,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), has been
named the Automotive Hall of Fame's Industry Leader of the Year for 2003.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031203/FLW019 )
Jackson will be honored on February 1, 2004 at the Automotive Hall of
Fame/Popular Mechanics Annual Awards Luncheon at the Mirage Hotel in Las
Vegas, during the National Automobile Dealer Association'... |
| | | 11.20.03 | Maroone Dealerships Sponsor High School Sing-Off; $50,000 in Prizes Offered to South Florida's Best Young Voices| Looking for the most talented young vocalists in South Florida? Who you
gonna call? Maroone! That's because Maroone automotive dealerships, South
Florida's leading retailer of new and used vehicles, is sponsoring its first-
ever $50,000 High School Sing-Off.
The contest runs between December, 2003, and February, 2004, and will
offer groups from high schools in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties
the opportunity to showcase their talents and win serious cash. The
first-pl... |
| | | 10.30.03 | AutoNation Reports Record Third Quarter EPS Of $0.38, Exceeding Year-Ago Results By 15%| * Third Quarter Revenue $5.3 Billion, Up 1.2% Driven By Higher New Vehicle, Parts, Service, Finance And Insurance Sales
* 110 Bp Reduction In SG&A As A Percent Of Gross Profit
* Seventh Consecutive Record Quarter Of EPS From Continuing Operations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 30, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, today
reported record third quarter earnings per share of $0.38, 15% above a y... |
| | | 10.28.03 | AutoNation To Present At Gabelli Symposium| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 28, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles,
announced today that it will air a live audio webcast on Tuesday, November 4,
2003 of its upcoming investor presentation at the Gabelli & Company 27th
Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in Las Vegas.
Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson will be the featured presenter during
this live audio webcast that airs that Tuesday mor... |
| | | 10.17.03 | Power Chevrolet Irvine Receives Sales Record Award General Motors Honors Southern California's Largest Chevy Dealer| Power Chevrolet Irvine, the largest Chevrolet dealer in Southern
California, has been honored by General Motors as one of the best performing
Chevrolet dealers in the nation. GM presented the dealership with an "All Time
Sales Record" award in recognition of Power's 497 new vehicle sales in August,
the fifth highest monthly sales volume of any dealer nationwide.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001017/AUTONATIONLOGO )
"This is the first time any GM dealer in Orange... |
| | | 10.06.03 | AutoNation Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 10 A.M. Eastern Time| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles,
announced today that it will release its financial results for the
third-quarter ended September 30, 2003 on Thursday, October 30, 2003 before
7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer;
Mike Maroone, president and chief operating officer; and Craig Monaghan, chief
financial officer, will discuss these results and th... |
| | | 09.05.03 | Mercedes Racer Roars Into House Of Imports| Buena Park Dealership To Host The Hottest Thing On Four Wheels
Los Angelinos with the need for speed will soon have a new place to find
it: House of Imports, Buena Park's premier Mercedes-Benz dealership. That's
because from September 28 to October 4, House of Imports will be home to a DTM
CLK racing car, a hyper-fast version of the familiar Mercedes-Benz CLK.
A DTM vehicle is a modified version of its road-going cousin, pulling 470
horsepower from a V8 engine on a chassis th... |
| | | 09.04.03 | Mercedes-Benz of South Bay To Offer Support For The Cure| Sales of Certain 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Cabriolets to Benefit Saks Fifth Avenue's Key to the Cure FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sep 4, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Mercedes-Benz of
South Bay, Torrance, CA, in conjunction with the launch of the all-new 2004
Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet announced today that it will offer customers a
special version of Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Cabriolet to raise funds for Saks
Fifth Avenue's KEY TO THE CURE, a women's cancer initiative developed in
partne... |
| | | 08.28.03 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast September 4, 2003 Investor Presentation| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles,
announced today that it will air a live audio webcast on Thursday, September
4, 2003 of its upcoming investor presentation at the Goldman Sachs Annual
Global Retailing Conference in New York.
Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Craig T.
Monaghan will be the featured presenters during this live audio webcast that
... |
| | | 07.24.03 | AutoNation Reports Record Second-Quarter EPS of $0.37, Exceeding Year-Ago Results by 16%|
* Higher revenue and net income
* Continued SG&A expense reduction
* Sixth consecutive record quarter of EPS from continuing
operations
* Company raises full-year EPS outlook
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, today
reported record second-quarter earnings per share of $0.37, 16% above a year-
earl... |
| | | 07.09.03 | AutoNation Announces Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles,
announced today that it will release its financial results for the second-
quarter ended June 30, 2003 on Thursday, July 24, 2003 before 7:00 a.m.
Eastern Time. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer; Michael E.
Maroone, president and chief operating officer; and Craig T. Monaghan, chief
financial officer, will discuss these results and ... |
| | | 06.30.03 | AutoNation Appoints Two New Board Members| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used vehicles, announced
today that its Board of Directors has appointed Alan S. Dawes and Frederick J.
Schwab as directors of the Company. These additions expand AutoNation's Board
from eight to ten members.
"We are very pleased that Alan and Fred are joining our Board," said Mike
Jackson, Chairman and CEO of AutoNation. "They each offer a powerful
combinati... |
| | | 05.14.03 | AutoNation Authorizes Additional $500 Million for Stock Repurchases| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, today
announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to
an additional $500 million of the Company's common stock.
The Company said it will base future repurchase decisions on such factors
as the Company's stock price, general economic and market conditions, the
potential impact on the Company's capital structure and ... |
| | | 05.06.03 | AutoNation Appoints KPMG LLP As Independent Auditor| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 6, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, today
announced that it has appointed KPMG LLP as the Company's independent auditor
for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003. AutoNation's previous
independent auditor was Deloitte & Touche LLP.
As previously announced, the Company's Audit Committee decided to search
for a new independent auditor following Deloitte & Touche'... |
| | | 04.28.03 | AutoNation Reports First-Quarter Net Income from Continuing Operations of $0.72 Per Share| * Excluding Benefit from Recent IRS Settlement, Record First-Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations of $0.29 Compared to $0.28 for the Period a Year Ago * $0.29 Exceeds The Analysts' Consensus Estimate of $0.27 * Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Record EPS FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Apr 28, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, today
reported first-quarter net income from continuing operations of
$211.9 millio... |
| | | 04.25.03 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast April 29th Investor Presentation| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Apr 25, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today that it will air a live webcast on April 29, 2003 of
its upcoming investor presentation at the Lehman Brothers Retail Seminar in
New York.
Mr. John Zimmerman, Vice President, Investor Relations will be the
featured presenter during this webcast presentation that airs at approximately
2:25 p.m., Eastern Time.
... |
| | | 04.15.03 | AutoNation Reaches Agreement Regarding ANC Rental Matters| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), announced today that it has signed an agreement
with ANC Rental Corporation ("ANC") and the Unsecured Creditors' Committee
appointed in ANC's bankruptcy that resolves potential claims relating to ANC's
bankruptcy, including potential claims arising out of the spin-off of ANC by
AutoNation in 2000. The agreement is subject to bankruptcy court approval,
which the parties will seek to obtain in early May. ... |
| | | 04.10.03 | AutoNation's Q1 Earnings Conference Call, Audio Webcast Scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2003 at 10 A.M., E.T.| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles,
announced today that it has scheduled the release of its 2003 first-quarter
results of operations for Monday, April 28, 2003 at 7:00 a.m., Eastern Time.
The Company will review and discuss these results during a conference call and
audio webcast that same morning at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time.
AutoNation executives participating in the confere... |
| | | 04.04.03 | AutoNation to Seek New Independent Auditor Due to Deloitte & Touche's Decision Not to Spin Off Consulting Business| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) today announced that it is evaluating alternatives for engaging an
independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003.
AutoNation's Audit Committee, which is responsible for appointing the
Company's independent auditor, made the decision due to the recent
announcement by Deloitte & Touche that it had ended efforts to separate
Deloitte Consulting, which provides services to AutoNation. Also, ... |
| | | 03.03.03 | AutoNation Announces IRS Settlement| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Mar 3, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today that it has reached a settlement with the Internal
Revenue Service ("IRS") with respect to the tax treatment of certain
transactions entered into by the Company in 1997 and 1999.
The Company will owe the IRS net aggregate payments of approximately $470
million, including interest. An initial net payment of approxim... |
| | | 02.19.03 | AutoNation Is Named 'America's Most Admired' Automotive Retailing & Services Company For A Second Consecutive Year by Fortune Magazine| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 19, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today that it has been ranked number one for a second
consecutive year among automotive retailing and services companies in Fortune
magazine's annual ranking of "America's Most Admired" corporations.
AutoNation's distinction is the result of an annual Fortune survey of 10,000
executives, directors, and securities analys... |
| | | 02.19.03 | AutoNation Issues Statement Regarding Company's Selection As The Next Addition to the S&P 500 Index| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 19, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, issued the following statement this evening following today's
announcement by Standard & Poor's that AutoNation would be replacing Rational
Software Corp. (Nasdaq: RATL) as a component in the closely followed stock
market index.
Responding to the announcement, AutoNation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Mike Jackson said, "T... |
| | | 02.19.03 | AutoNation Inc. Added to S&P 500 Index| NEW YORK, Feb 19, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation Inc. (NYSE: AN)
will replace Rational Software Corp. (Nasdaq: RATL) in the S&P 500 Index after
the close of trading on a date to be announced. S&P 500 component International
Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) is acquiring Rational Software. The
transaction is still subject to European Union approval.
Following is a summary of the announced change:
S&P 500 INDEX -- TBA
... |
| | | 02.06.03 | AutoNation Reports 4Q Net Income of $79.4 Million, Record Full-Year EPS of $1.19| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 6, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- * 4Q Net Income of $79.4 Million, or $0.26 per Share, Exceeds Year-Ago Net Income of $6.9 Million, or $0.02 per Share * Full-Year Net Income of $381.6 Million, or $1.19 per Share, Exceeds Year-Ago Net Income of $232.3 Million, or $0.69 per Share * 4Q EPS of $0.26 Exceeds Analysts' Consensus Estimate of $0.23 * Company Reconfirms 2003 EPS Outlook of $1.25 to $1.30
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer ... |
| | | 01.20.03 | AutoNation, NADA Announce Plans to Work Together on Industry Issues|
Auto Retailer Becomes First Public Company to Endorse Trade Group's Updated Code of Ethics
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, and the National Automobile
Dealers Association, which represents more than 19,400 new car and truck
dealers in the U.S., today announced plans to explore opportunities to work
jointly on issues affecting the automotive retail industry. To mark the
ann... |
| | | 01.17.03 | AutoNation's Q4 Earnings Conference Call, Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2003 at 11 A.M., E.S.T|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles,
announced today that it has scheduled the release of its 2002 fourth-quarter
and full-year results of operations for Thursday, February 6, 2003 at
7:00 a.m., Eastern Time. The Company will review and discuss these results
during a conference call and audio webcast that same morning at 11:00 a.m.,
Eastern Time.
AutoNation e... |
| | | 01.15.03 | AutoNation to Receive 2002 'Shareholder Value Award' From Automotive News, PricewaterhouseCoopers| Company's 2002 Stock Performance Tops That of Other Major Public Auto Retailers and Standard & Poor's 500 Index
DETROIT, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation (NYSE: AN),
America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, announced today that
it will be receiving the 2002 "Global Shareholder Value Award" for automotive
retailers during a dinner ceremony here this evening hosted by the industry
trade journal Automotive News and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Autom... |
| | | 11.25.02 | AutoNation, Inc. Announces Resignation of Michael G. DeGroote From Board of Directors|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) announced today that Michael G. DeGroote has resigned from the
Company's Board of Directors due to health reasons. DeGroote has been a
member of the Company's Board since 1991.
"Michael has been a valued Board member and supporter of AutoNation's
mission to be America's best run and most profitable automotive retailer,"
said AutoNation Chairman H. Wayne Huizenga. "Although we will... |
| | | 11.20.02 | Correction -- AutoNation, Inc.|
In the news release, AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) to Webcast Nov. 21st Panel Discussion, issued yesterday, Nov. 19, by AutoNation, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second paragraph, first sentence, should read "12:30 p.m., Eastern Time" rather than "11:30 a.m." as originally issued inadvertently. Complete, corrected release follows:
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) America's largest retailer of both new and ... |
| | | 11.19.02 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast Nov. 21st Panel Discussion|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today that it will air a live audio webcast of a panel
discussion featuring its President and Chief Operating Officer at the upcoming
Merrill Lynch Idea Summit.
AutoNation President and Chief Operating Officer Michael E. Maroone will
share his views on automotive retailing when the panel discussion entitled
"The D... |
| | | 11.11.02 | AutoNation Completes Consent Solicitation for Its 9% Senior Notes Due 2008|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) announced today that it has received the requisite
consents under the consent solicitation for its $450,000,000 of 9% Senior
Notes due 2008 (the "Notes") and has therefore amended the terms of the
Indenture relating to the Notes. The amendment increases by $400 million the
Company's capacity to make restricted payments under the terms of the
Indenture, including payments for the repurchase of t... |
| | | 11.08.02 | AutoNation Announces Final Extension of Consent Solicitation To Seek Amendment to Terms of Its 9% Senior Notes Due 2008|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) announced today a final increase of the consent
payment it is offering to holders who validly consent pursuant to the pending
consent solicitation for its $450,000,000 of 9% Senior Notes due 2008 (the
"Notes") to $22.50 per $1,000 principal amount. The expiration time for the
consent solicitation has been extended to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, on Wednesday,
November 13, 2002. All other terms of the... |
| | | 11.07.02 | AutoNation Announces Extension of Consent Solicitation To Seek Amendment to Terms of Its 9% Senior Notes Due 2008|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) announced today that it has increased the consent payment it is
offering to holders who validly consent pursuant to the pending consent
solicitation for its $450,000,000 of 9% Senior Notes due 2008 (the "Notes") to
$20 per $1,000 principal amount. The expiration time for the consent
solicitation has been extended to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, on Friday,
November 8, 2002. All other terms of the co... |
| | | 10.24.02 | AutoNation Reports Record Third Quarter; As EPS Rises 38% To $0.33, Net Income Rises 35% To $106.7 Million|
* EPS, Operating Income, EBITDA Set 3Q Records * Total Revenue Increases 4% * Revenue Increases 6% for New Vehicles, 7% for F&I * Board Authorizes $500 million for Share Repurchases
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 24, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, today reported third-quarter earnings per share of $0.33 that set a
record for the period and exceeded by 38% a year-earlier $0.24 per share. ... |
| | | 10.24.02 | /CORRECTION -- AutoNation, Inc./| Oct 24, 2002 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- In the news release, "AutoNation
Announces Commencement of Consent Solicitation to Seek Amendment to Terms of its
9% Senior Notes Due 2008," issued earlier today by AutoNation, Inc. over PR
Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second paragraph, third
sentence, should read "along with J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc. and Wachovia
Securities serving as Co- Solicitation Agents," rather than "along with Wachovia
Securities serving as Co-Solicitat... |
| | | 10.24.02 | AutoNation Announces Commencement of Consent Solicitation to Seek Amendment to Terms of its 9% Senior Notes Due 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 24, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today it has commenced the solicitation of consents from
holders of its $450,000,000 of 9% Senior Notes due 2008 (the "Notes") to amend
the Indenture governing the Notes. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to
increase by $400 million the Company's capacity to make restricted payments
under the terms of the Indenture,... |
| | | 10.17.02 | AutoNation to Acquire Jim McNatt Honda, Vista Toyota| Acquisitions Boost Company's Texas Presence to 66 New Vehicle Franchises
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 17, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, today announced that it has signed agreements to acquire two new
vehicle franchises in Texas -- Jim McNatt Honda of Dallas and Vista Toyota of
Corpus Christi -- the fourteenth and fifteenth franchises the Company has agreed
to acquire this year.
The Compa... |
| | | 10.01.02 | AutoNation's Q3 Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 11 A.M., E.S.T| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 1, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today that it has scheduled the release of its 2002 third-
quarter results of operations for Thursday October 24, 2002 at 7:00 a.m.,
Eastern Time. The Company will review and discuss these results during a
conference call and audio webcast that same morning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time.
Joining the conference call will be... |
| | | 09.19.02 | Mike Jackson Named Chairman-Elect of AutoNation, Inc.; Wayne Huizenga to Retire from Chairman's Post at Year-End 2002| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sep 19, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today that the Board of Directors has named Mike Jackson
Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2003. Mr. Jackson, currently Chief
Executive Officer, succeeds H. Wayne Huizenga, who is retiring as Chairman
effective December 31, 2002. Mr. Huizenga will continue as a member of the
company's Board of Directors, and Mr. ... |
| | | 09.04.02 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast Sept. 6th Investor Presentation| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sep 4, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today that it will air a live audio webcast on September 6,
2002 of its upcoming investor presentation at the Goldman Sachs Annual Global
Retailing Conference in New York.
Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Craig T.
Monaghan will be the featured presenters during this live audio webcast that... |
| | | 09.04.02 | AutoNation to Acquire Five Franchises in Corpus Christi| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sep 4, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire certain
assets of the Vista Automotive Group based in Corpus Christi, Texas, from a
partnership led by Bill McBean. The agreement includes the acquisition of
property and five new vehicle franchises in the Corpus Christi area: Chevrolet,
Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Mitsubishi and I... |
| | | 08.14.02 | AutoNation CEO, CFO Certify SEC Reports| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug 14, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson and Chief
Financial Officer Craig T. Monaghan have signed and filed sworn statements with
the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") affirming the Company's SEC
reports. The reports covered by the sworn statements include the Company's 2001
Annual Report on Form 10-K, 200... |
| | | 07.25.02 | AutoNation Reports 23% Increase In Second-Quarter EPS To $0.32, Raises Full-Year Outlook After Record Quarter| * Net Income Increases 20% * Net Margin Of 2.1%, Up 40 Basis Points * 2002 EPS Outlook Raised to $1.15 - $1.17
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, today reported record second-quarter earnings per share of $0.32, up
23% from $0.26 a year earlier, as higher gross margin, lower inventory-
carrying costs and the elimination of goodwill amortization drove results.
Net income also rose ... |
| | | 07.02.02 | AutoNation's Q2 Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Scheduled For Thursday, July 25, 2002 At 11 A.M., E.S.T| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jul 2, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used
vehicles, announced today that it has scheduled the release of its 2002
second-quarter results of operations for Thursday July 25, 2002 at 7:00 a.m.,
Eastern Time. The Company will review and discuss these results during a
conference call and audio webcast that same morning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time.
Joining the conference call will be Mike Ja... |
| | | 06.12.02 | AutoNation to Upgrade 'Maroone' Dealerships on Miami's Calle Ocho, Selects Willy Chirino as Retailer's First Spanish-Language Spokesman| MIAMI, Jun 12, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Praises Company's $10 Million Investment in the City AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, announced
today two major developments for "Maroone," its South Florida retail brand: $10
million in capital improvements for its stores on Miami's "Calle Ocho" and the
selection of Latin recording artist Willy Chirino as the brand's first spokesman
for Spanish-language... |
| | | 06.06.02 | AutoNation to Acquire Claridge's BMW| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jun 6, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Claridge's
BMW in Fremont, Calif., from owner Tom Claridge. Once closed, the acquisition
will become AutoNation's second BMW franchise and 20th new vehicle franchise
overall in the San Francisco Bay area.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001017/AUTONATIONLOGO ... |
| | | 05.31.02 | AutoNation Appoints Deloitte & Touche LLP As Independent Auditor|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, today announced it has appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as the
Company's independent public accountant for the fiscal year ending December
31, 2002.
The appointment was made in light of the ongoing and well-publicized
challenges facing Arthur Andersen LLP, the Company's previous independent
public accountant.
"We h... |
| | | 04.23.02 | AutoNation Achieves Record First Quarter; EPS Of $0.28 Beats Year-Ago Result By 65|
Higher Gross Margin Across All Business Areas
Benefits From Leveraging Cost Structure
FY 2002 Outlook Raised to $1.12 to $1.15
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, today reported record first-quarter earnings per share of $0.28, or
net income of $91.7 million, that exceeded by 65% the Company's year-ago
earnings per share o... |
| | | 04.22.02 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast April 24th Investor Presentation|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles,
announced today that it will air a live audio webcast on Wednesday, April
24th, of its investor presentation at the Bear Stearns Eleventh Annual Credit
Research Conference.
Senior Vice President-Finance Pat McKay and Vice President and Treasurer
Marc Bourhis will present during the webcast, which airs that afternoon at
appro... |
| | | 04.04.02 | AutoNation's Q1 Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 9:00 a.m., E.S.T.|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Apr 4, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used
vehicles, announced today that it has scheduled the release of its 2002
first-quarter results of operations for Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 7:00 a.m.,
Eastern Time. The Company will review and discuss these results and the
company's business outlook during a conference call and audio webcast that same
morning at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time.
Jo... |
| | | 03.28.02 | AutoNation Begins Evaluation of Independent Auditor Alternatives|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used
vehicles, today announced it has begun to evaluate alternatives for an
independent public accountant for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002.
The Company made the decision in light of recent and unrelated business and
legal challenges involving its current outside public accountant, Arthur
Andersen LLP. Andersen audited the financial statemen... |
| | | 03.22.02 | Autonation, Inc. to Webcast March 25th Investor Presentation| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Mar 22, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today that it will air a live audio webcast of its upcoming
investor presentation at the March 25th Morgan Stanley Annual Global Automotive
Seminar.
Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Craig T.
Monaghan will present when the webcast airs that Monday morning at approximately
9:30 a.m., Easte... |
| | | 03.07.02 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast March 12th Investor Presentation| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Mar 7, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today that it will air a live audio webcast of its upcoming
investor presentation at the March 12th Merrill Lynch Global Retailing Leaders
Conference.
Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Craig T.
Monaghan will present during the live audio webcast that airs that Tuesday
afternoon at approxim... |
| | | 02.26.02 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast February 28 Investor Presentation| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 26, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of both new and used
vehicles, announced today that it will air a live audio webcast, including
slides, of its upcoming investor presentation at the Bear Stearns Eighth Annual
Retail, Restaurants & Apparel Conference. Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson
and Chief Financial Officer Craig T. Monaghan will present during the live audio
webcast that airs Thursday, F... |
| | | 02.12.02 | AutoNation to Webcast Investor Presentation on February 15, 2002| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 12, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used
vehicles, announced today that it will air a live audio webcast of its upcoming
investor presentation at the Wachovia Securities Leveraged Finance Conference.
Senior Vice President-Finance Patricia A. McKay and Vice President-Treasury Marc
Bourhis will present during the audio webcast that airs Friday, February 15,
2002 at approximately 8:50 a.m.,... |
| | | 02.07.02 | AUTONATION SETS Q4 RECORDS AS EPS RISES 29% TO $0.22, BEFORE ONE-TIME ITEMS| Q4 EPS Beats Consensus Estimate by 16%
New & Used, Parts & Service, F&I Drive Same-store Sales Growth of 11%
Company Affirms High End of Full-year EPS Outlook of $0.98 to $1.03
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used
vehicles, today announced it earned record fourth-quarter income before
charges of $0.22 per share, or $72.2 million, that exceeded by 29% year-ago
earnings of $0.17 per sha... |
| | | 01.29.02 | AutoNation Appoints Edward S. Lampert, William C. Crowley to the Company's Board of Directors| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan 29, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- * Both Are Principals of ESL Investments, AutoNation's Largest Shareholder * New Appointments Increase the Board's Size to 12 Members
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used
vehicles, announced that at its regularly scheduled meeting today the Board of
Directors voted to appoint two new directors, Edward S. Lampert and William C.
Crowley.
The appointments, which are effective imm... |
| | | 01.28.02 | AutoNation's Q4 Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Scheduled For Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 At 11 A.M., E.S.T|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used vehicles, announced
today that it has scheduled the release of its 2001 fourth-quarter and full-
year results of operations for Thursday, February 7, 2002 at 7:00 a.m.,
Eastern Time. The Company will review and discuss these results during a
conference call and audio webcast that same morning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern
Time.
Joining the confe... |
| | | 01.17.02 | Desert Automotive Group Honors John Elway as Las Vegas Declares Jan. 23rd `Elway Day'|
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2002--In his first official
visit to Las Vegas as spokesman for the Desert Automotive Group,
former Denver Broncos Quarterback John Elway will be the honored guest
at a January 23rd luncheon hosted by the automotive retailer at the
Four Seasons Hotel.
The luncheon will celebrate the two-time Super Bowl champion's
recent debut in print, television and radio ads promoting 11 "Desert"
automobile dealerships in the Las Vegas area. Mayor Pro... |
| | | 12.28.01 | AutoNation, Inc. Extends Expiration Date of Exchange Offer for Its 9% Senior Notes Due 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec 28, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used vehicles, today announced
that it has extended the expiration date of its offer to exchange $450,000,000
aggregate principal amount of its 9% Senior Notes due 2008, which have been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for like amounts of its
unregistered 9% Senior Notes due 2008, which were issued on August 10, 2001. As
a result of the e... |
| | | 12.21.01 | AutoNation Exits Auto Loan Business| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec 21, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- * No Impact On Core Auto Retail Business; * On Track To Exceed Analysts' Consensus Estimate for 4th Quarter Earnings, Excluding Charges AutoNation
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used vehicles, announced today
it will no longer underwrite auto loans. AutoNation will continue to provide
auto loans through unrelated third-party finance sources.
AutoNation reviewed strategic alternatives associated with its... |
| | | 12.11.01 | AutoNation, Inc. Appoints Adams Simms Vice President-Used Vehicles| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec 11, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer of new and used vehicles, has
appointed Adam Simms to the new position of Vice President-Used Vehicles.
Effective immediately, Simms becomes part of the Company's Operations Team,
reporting directly to Senior Vice President-Operations Allan Stejskal. In his
new role, Simms will drive sales and profit growth through the implementation of
best practices through... |
| | | 12.10.01 | AutoNation to Acquire Hudiburg Chevrolet| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec 10, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, today
announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Hudiburg Chevrolet in Fort
Worth, Texas, from Bob Hudiburg. Once closed, the Hudiburg Chevrolet acquisition
will bring to 21 the total number of new vehicle franchises in the Dallas-Forth
Worth market owned and operated by AutoNation.
Terms of the all-cash asset acquisition, which is... |
| | | 11.29.01 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast Nov. 30th Investor Presentation| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov 29, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer of new and used vehicles,
announced today that it will air a live audio webcast of its upcoming investor
presentation at the Lehman Brothers 19th Annual Industrial Select Conference.
President and Chief Operating Officer Michael E. Maroone and Senior Vice
President-Finance Patricia A. McKay will present Friday, November 30, 2001 at
approximately 2:25 p.m., Easte... |
| | | 11.12.01 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast Nov. 13th Investor Presentation|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer of new and used vehicles,
announced today that it will air a live audio webcast of its upcoming investor
presentation at the Merrill Lynch Global Leveraged Finance Conference. Senior
Vice President-Finance Patricia A. McKay and Vice President-Treasury Marc
Bourhis will present during the audio webcast that airs Tuesday, November 13,
2001 at approximately 10:15 a... |
| | | 11.08.01 | AutoNation to Acquire Laurel Motors Automotive Group| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov 8, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, today
announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Laurel Motors Automotive
Group from Richard B. Cogswell, Jr. and Thomas A. Kinnish. The group would
include the Company's first luxury new vehicle franchises in the Chicago area.
Terms of the all-cash acquisition were not disclosed. Laurel Motors includes the
following seven luxury ne... |
| | | 11.07.01 | AutoNation To Webcast Nov. 8th-9th Investor Presentations| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov 7, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer of new and used vehicles,
announced today that it will air live audio webcasts of two panel discussions at
the upcoming Merrill Lynch Idea Summit featuring AutoNation President and Chief
Operating Officer Michael E. Maroone.
The first live audio webcast airs Thursday, November 8, 2001 at approximately
5:20 p.m., Eastern Time, when Maroone participates in a pan... |
| | | 10.30.01 | AutoNation's Largest Stockholder, ESL Investments, Significantly Increases Stake| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 30, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used vehicles, announced that
ESL Investments, the Company's largest stockholder, has purchased an additional
27 million shares of AutoNation common stock at a price of $10.00 per share. ESL
now owns approximately 77 million AutoNation shares, or approximately 24% of the
Company's outstanding common stock.
The shares were purchased from AutoNation Chairman H.... |
| | | 10.25.01 | AutoNation Reports Q3 Net Income of $79.2 Million, or $0.24 Per Share, As Same-Store Sales Rise for F&I, Parts and Service, Used Vehicles|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used vehicles, today
reported third-quarter net income of $79.2 million, or $0.24 per share, for
the three months ended September 30, 2001, meeting the analysts' consensus
estimate, despite a challenging new vehicle sales environment, as same-store
sales rose for the Company's finance and insurance products, parts and service
and used vehicles.
The th... |
| | | 10.24.01 | AutoNation Authorizes Additional $250 Million for Stock Repurchases|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used
vehicles, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the
repurchase of up to an additional $250 million of the Company's common stock.
The Company's Board of Directors now has authorized $2 billion for
repurchases since August 1998. Since then, AutoNation has repurchased
$1.7 billion of its shares through September 30, 2001. The Co... |
| | | 10.23.01 | AutoNation's 1:00 P.M. Earnings Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2001|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used vehicles, announced
today that it has re-scheduled the release of its 2001 third-quarter results
of operations to Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 a.m., Eastern Time. The Company
will review and discuss these results during a conference call and audio
webcast that same afternoon at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
Joining the conference call will be Mike Jac... |
| | | 10.22.01 | AutoNation's Q3 Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Re-Scheduled For Thursday, October 25, 2001| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 22, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used vehicles, announced today
that it has re-scheduled the release of its 2001 third-quarter results of
operations to Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 a.m., Eastern Time. The Company will
review and discuss these results during a conference call and audio webcast that
same morning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time.
Joining the conference call will be Mike Jackson, Chi... |
| | | 10.11.01 | AutoNation, Dan Marino Expand Florida Relationship| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 11, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Miami Dolphins legend to be spokesman for AutoNation's Tampa Bay And Orlando markets AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used vehicles, today announced
that it has expanded its relationship with former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan
Marino to include serving as spokesman for the Company's local-market brands in
Tampa Bay and Orlando. Marino currently serves as the spokesman for AutoNation's
26... |
| | | 10.09.01 | AutoNation's Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Scheduled For Friday, October 26, 2001| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 9, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used vehicles, announced today
that it is releasing its 2001 third-quarter results of operations on Friday,
October 26 at 7:00 a.m., Eastern Time. The Company will review and discuss these
results during a conference call and audio webcast that same afternoon at 2:00
p.m., Eastern Time.
Joining the conference call will be Mike Jackson, Chief Executive Officer;... |
| | | 09.20.01 | AutoNation Acquires Lexus of Palm Beach|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, both on
and off the Web, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of
Lexus of Palm Beach from Robert Cuillo.
Terms of the all-cash, asset acquisition, which does not include Mr.
Cuillo's other Palm Beach dealerships, were not disclosed. Mr. Cuillo will not
retain a position with Lexus of Palm Beach.
Lexus of P... |
| | | 09.06.01 | AutoNation's Maroone Stores to Sponsor University of Miami Hurricanes| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sep 6, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- Sponsorship Kicks Off With Ticket Giveaway for Sept. 8th Football Season Home Opener AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its 26
"Maroone" dealerships in South Florida will kick off a corporate sponsorship of
the University of Miami's athletic department this weekend with the Hurricanes'
first home game of the college football season.
In honor of the September 8th home opener again... |
| | | 09.04.01 | AutoNation to Launch 'Courtesy' Brand in Orlando; 11 AutoNation-Owned Dealerships, Eight Collision Centers to be Branded 'Courtesy'| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sep 4, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, on and off the Web, today
announced that 11 of its Orlando-area franchised dealerships and eight of its
stand-alone collision centers will adopt "Courtesy" as their local-market brand
with a marketing campaign debuting on December 26th.
In addition to common marketing programs, the AutoNation-owned locations in
Orlando, Winter Park, Casselberry, Longwood, Maitland and S... |
| | | 08.31.01 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast Presentation| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug 31, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, on and off the web, announced
today that it will webcast live Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson's and Chief
Financial Officer Craig Monaghan's presentation at the Goldman Sachs Annual
Global Retailing Conference in New York on September 5, 2001. The live audio
webcast will air approximately at 9:00 a.m., eastern time.
To listen, visit the "Corporate Site" page of ww... |
| | | 08.27.01 | Panama City Student Becomes AutoNation's First 'Take Stock In Children' Scholar In Bay County|
PANAMA CITY, Fla., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN),
Florida's largest Fortune 100 company, today joined Florida Governor Jeb Bush
in celebrating the award of AutoNation's first "Take Stock in Children"
scholarship to a Bay County resident, local student Mia Morgan, a seventh
grader at Everitt Middle School.
Joining the Governor in marking the occasion was AutoNation President and
Chief Operating Officer Michael E. Maroone, who visited here to k... |
| | | 08.06.01 | AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast Presentation|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN),
America's largest automotive retailer, on and off the Web, announced today
that it will webcast live Chief Financial Officer Craig T. Monaghan's
presentation at the JP Morgan/Harbour Auto Conference on Wednesday, August 8,
2001. The live webcast will air at approximately 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
To listen to the live webcast, visit the "Corporate Site" page of
www.autonation.com and click ... |
| | | 08.01.01 | AutoNation, Inc. Prices $450 Million of Senior Notes|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN),
America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has priced
$450 million aggregate principal amount of its 9% senior unsecured notes due
2008 at a price of 98.731% of face value. The size of the offering reflects an
increase from a previously disclosed contemplated offering of $300 million.
The closing of the offering is expected to occur August 10, 2001, and is
subject to cus... |
| | | 07.19.01 | AutoNation Earns $86.3 Million, or $0.26 Per Share, Beating The Analysts' Second-Quarter Consensus Estimate| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jul 19, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- * Parts and Service, Finance and Insurance Sales Increase * On Track to Meet Full-Year EPS Target of 85-to-90 Cents AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, reported results for the 2001
second quarter that beat the analysts' consensus estimate as the Company
countered softer sales of new vehicles with same-store sales growth from its
parts and service, and finance and insurance operations.
The Company sa... |
| | | 07.19.01 | AutoNation to Issue Senior Notes Due in 2008| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jul 19, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it is
proposing to issue approximately $300 million in senior notes due in 2008.
The Company proposes to use the net proceeds of the offering to replace existing
debt and to finance acquisitions, capital expenditures, working capital and
other general corporate needs.
The senior notes will be offered solely by means of a confidential offering
m... |
| | | 07.18.01 | AutoNation Names Marc Cannon Vice President, Corporate Communications|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, on and off the web, has
named Marc Cannon as the Company's new Vice President of Corporate
Communications.
In his new role, Mr. Cannon will oversee the Company's internal and
external communications efforts and report directly to AutoNation's Chief
Executive Officer, Mike Jackson. His appointment is effective immediately.
Most recently, Mr.... |
| | | 07.13.01 | AutoNation, Inc. to Hold Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Thursday July 19, 2001| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jul 13, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, on and off the web, announced
today that it is releasing its 2001 second quarter results of operations on
Thursday, July 19, at 7:00 a.m., Eastern time. The Company will review and
discuss these results during a conference call and audio webcast that same
morning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time.
Joining the conference call will be Mike Jackson, Chief Executive Officer;
Mi... |
| | | 07.10.01 | AutoNation, Inc. Promotes Allan Stejskal to Chief Information Officer| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jul 10, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, on and off the web, has
promoted Allan Stejskal to the new position of Chief Information Officer.
Mr. Stejskal had served previously as AutoNation's Senior Vice President of
e-Commerce. In his new, expanded role, Mr. Stejskal will continue to oversee the
Company's e-Commerce operations and report to Michael E. Maroone, AutoNation's
President and Chief Operating Officer... |
| | | 05.16.01 | AutoNation, Inc. to Offer Webcast of Its Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 17, 2001|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN),
America's largest automotive retailer on and off the web, announced today that
it will webcast its 2001 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday, May 17,
at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.
The webcast will feature Wayne Huizenga, Chairman of the Board of
AutoNation; Mike Jackson, Chief Executive Officer; Michael E. Maroone,
President and Chief Operating Officer; and Craig T. Monaghan, Chief Financial
... |
| | | 05.02.01 | AutoNation, Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings Per Share Of $0.17 * Beat Analysts' Consensus Estimate * Grew Store Performance Margin by 10 basis points * Reduced Days Supply of New Vehicles by 24|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today reported that for the three months ended March 31, 2001, the company had
net income of $59.9 million, or $0.17 per share, versus $62.3 million, or
$0.17 per share, in the same period last year. Last year's reported first-
quarter net income included a loss from discontinued operations of one cent
per share.
During the quarter, total revenue declined 6.6% to $4.89 billion compared
with... |
| | | 04.18.01 | AutoNation, Inc. to Hold Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Wednesday, May 2, 2001|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) America's largest automotive retailer, on and off the web,
announced today that it is releasing its 2001 first quarter results of
operations on Wednesday, May 2, at 7:00 a.m., Eastern time. The Company will
review and discuss these results during a conference call and audio webcast
that same morning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time.
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| | | 04.06.01 | AutoNation, Inc. Plans Webcast of Investor Presentation|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Michael J. Jackson, and its
Chief Financial Officer, Craig Monaghan, will make a presentation regarding
AutoNation's long-term business strategy, at the Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
Global Automotive Conference on Wednesday, April 11, 2001. A live webcast of
the audio and slide portions of the presentation will be available on the
Investor Relations se... |
| | | 03.02.01 | AutoNation, Inc. Plans Webcast Of Investor Presentation|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Michael J. Jackson, and its
Chief Financial Officer, Craig Monaghan, will make a presentation regarding
AutoNation's long-term business strategy and earnings outlook at the Merrill
Lynch "Retailing and E-tailing Leaders Conference" on Wednesday, March 7,
2001. A live webcast of the audio and slide portions of the presentation will
be available on the... |
| | | 02.08.01 | AutoNation, Inc. Reports Record Fourth Quarter, $0.21 Earnings per Share; Full-Year Earnings per Share Up 38% to $0.91|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today reported net income of $73.7 million, or $0.21 per share, for the three
months ended December 31, 2000, versus a loss of $403.1 million, or a loss of
$1.02 per share, for the same period in 1999. For the year ended December 31,
2000, the company reported net income of $329.9 million, or $0.91 per share, a
38 percent increase versus $0.66 per share in full-year 1999.
Results in the qua... |
| | | 02.02.01 | AutoNation and MSN Carpoint Join Forces To Build the Largest Online Dealer Network|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN),
America's largest automotive retailer, and MSN Carpoint, the most visited car-
buying and ownership site on the Web, announced today an agreement that makes
AutoNation the primary distributor of Carpoint customer sales leads. The
agreement dramatically expands Carpoint's national dealer coverage to ensure
that online car buyers can easily find the car they want at a nearby dealer.
As part ... |
| | | 01.30.01 | AutoNation to Hold Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Thursday, February 8 at 11 A.M. EST|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, on and off the Web,
announced today that it is releasing its 2000 fourth quarter and full year
results of operations on Thursday, February 8 at 7:00 a.m., Eastern time. The
Company will review and discuss these results during a conference call and
audio webcast that same morning at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time.
Joining the conference call will be Mike Ja... |
| | | 11.30.00 | AutoNation, Inc. Names Allan Stejskal Senior Vice President, e-Commerce| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN - news ), America's largest automotive retailer on and off the web, has
announced the appointment of Allan Stejskal as Senior Vice President, e-
Commerce.
Mr. Stejskal's responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of
the Company's e-Commerce business, including maximizing new and used vehicle
sales via the Internet; expanding the Company's national e-Commerce footprint
and expanding the Company's Internet par... |
| | | 11.09.00 | AutoNation, Inc. Sells Its Outdoor Advertising Business To Infinity Outdoor, Inc. For $104 Million|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN),
America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has completed
the divestiture of its outdoor advertising business to Infinity Outdoor, Inc.
of Phoenix, Arizona. In the transaction, Infinity Outdoor acquired all of the
outstanding capital stock of Republic Media Companies Holding Co. in exchange
for $104 million in cash. As part of the transaction, AutoNation also entered
into a three-... |
| | | 10.26.00 | AutoNation Delivers 18 Percent Increase in Third Quarter Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations|
Substantial Cost Reductions Generate Improved Operating Margins
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN )
today reported that for the three months ended September 30, 2000, earnings
per share from continuing operations increased 18 percent to $0.26 per share,
or $93.1 million, from $0.22 per share or $92.6 million last year. The
Company said results in the quarter benefited from continued strong new
vehicle sales, improved operating effici... |
| | | 10.16.00 | AutoNation To Hold Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Thursday, October 26 At 11:00 am ET|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:
AN), America's largest automotive retailer on and off the web, announced today
that it is scheduled to release its third quarter results of operations on
Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will discuss its
third quarter results during a conference call and audio webcast on Thursday,
October 26, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Michael J. Jackson, Chief Executive Officer; Michae... |
| | | 07.27.00 | AutoNation Reports 29 Percent Increase In Second Quarter Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported that for the
three months ended June 30, 2000, earnings per share from continuing
operations increased 29 percent to $0.27 per share, or $96.6 million, from
$0.21 per share, or $97.1 million last year. The Company said that its results
in the quarter benefited from continued strong new vehicle sales, improved
operating efficiencies, reductions in corporat... |
| | | 07.19.00 | AutoNation Public Statement Regarding Pegasus Capital Group, Inc. Press Release|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
issued the following statement in response to a press release issued by an
entity in Springfield, Penn., representing itself as "Pegasus Capital Group,
Inc.":
"We do not believe this is a credible offer. Neither do we have any
information to suggest Pegasus Capital has the means to effect its offer,"
said AutoNation spokesman Jim Donahue.
SOURCE AutoNation, Inc.
CONTACT: Jim Donahu... |
| | | 07.13.00 | AutoNation To Strengthen Brand Identity By Linking National E-Brand With Regional Market Brands|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today launches a two-part branding initiative that will more closely link its
AutoNation.com national e-brand with strong regional market brands in each of
its 10 retail districts, comprising more than 400 franchised automotive
dealerships. The plan calls for converting the multiple dealership names that
AutoNation uses in its districts into powerful market brands in each district.
Tying these elements togethe... |
| | | 06.30.00 | AutoNation Completes Tax-Free Spin-Off Of ANC Rental Corporation|
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
announced today that it has completed the tax-free spin-off of ANC Rental
Corporation (Nasdaq: ANCX) to AutoNation's shareholders of record. As part of
the transaction, AutoNation shareholders will receive one share of ANC Rental
Corporation for every eight shares of AutoNation owned.
As a result of the spin-off, ANC Rental Corporation becomes a free-
standing public company whose stock will trade on... |
| | | 06.07.00 | AutoNation CEO Says 'E-Dealers' And Manufacturers Will Dominate Automotive Sales On The Internet| Referral Service and Broker Models 'Not Sustainable'
DETROIT, June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Speaking before the Automotive Press
Association here today, AutoNation's Chief Executive Officer, Michael J.
Jackson, said that automotive manufacturers and large "e-dealers" are
replacing online referral and broker services as the dominant players in
online automotive retailing.
Mr. Jackson said, "It's clear that the online automotive lead provider and
broker models are not sustainable. Th... |
| | | 05.31.00 | AutoNation Board Approves ANC Rental Tax-Free Spin-Off| AutoNation Shareholders To Receive One Share of ANC Rental Corporation
For Every Eight AutoNation Shares; Record Date is June 16, 2000;
Distribution Date is June 30
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) today granted final approval of the tax-free spin-
off of ANC Rental Corporation to AutoNation shareholders. In the spin-off,
each AutoNation shareholder of record as of June 16, 2000, wil... |
| | | 05.15.00 | News ReleaseAmerica Online and AutoNation Announce Alliance to Create World's Largest Virtual Auto Dealership| AOL AutosDirect, Powered By AutoNation.com
Brings Exclusive Benefits to AOL Members
AutoNation to Provide Direct Fulfillment of Vehicle
Purchases Through AOL's New Auto Channel
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., and DULLES, Va., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- America
Online, Inc. (NYSE: AOL), the world's leading interactive services company,
and AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's leading automotive retailer, today
announced a multi-year allian... |
| | | 05.11.00 | AutoNation, Inc. Names James D. Evans Jr. Senior Vice President, Industry Relations| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today announced the appointment of James D. Evans Jr., 39, as Senior Vice
President, Industry Relations, reporting to Michael E. Maroone, President and
Chief Operating Officer of AutoNation.
Mr. Evans' appointment is effective immediately. He will direct the
Company's relations with its automotive manufacturer partners. Mr. Evans
joined AutoNation in 1998, when the Miami-based L.P. Evans Companies --
Mercedes-Be... |
| | | 04.27.00 | AutoNation Reports 38 Percent Growth in First Quarter Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations| Results Exceed Analysts' Expectations;
Company Benefits from Strong New Vehicle Sales, Expense Reduction
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 27 /PRNewswire/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today
reported that for the three months ended March 31, 2000, earnings per share
from continuing operations rose 38 percent to $0.18 per share, or
$64.7 million, from $0.13 per share or $58.4 million last year. The Company
noted that earnings per share fr... |
| | | 04.26.00 | Craig T. Monaghan Named AutoNation Chief Financial Officer| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael J. Jackson, Chief
Executive Officer of AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive
retailer on and off the web, today announced that Craig T. Monaghan has been
named Chief Financial Officer of AutoNation, Inc. Mr. Monaghan assumes his new
position on May 9.
Mr. Monaghan, 43, will be responsible for all financial aspects of
AutoNation's business strategy and will have the Company's Finance,
Information Technology, ... |
| | | 04.19.00 | AutoNation's e-Commerce Reaches Record for Speed As More of Its Customers View On-Line Pricing Data| AutoNation Runs Counter to Recent Consumer Reports' Findings
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) today announced that its average response time to on-line requests
for vehicle information, test drives and financing improved to 1.2 hours in
March while the no-haggle price quote feature at AutoNationDirect.com was
accessed more than 183,000 times. The quick response times and availability
of on-line price quotes run counter to recent "Consume... |
| | | 04.17.00 | AutoNation, Inc. Names John M. Zimmerman Senior Vice President, Investor Relations| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) today announced the appointment of John M. Zimmerman, 53, as Senior
Vice President, Investor Relations, reporting to Michael J. Jackson, Chief
Executive Officer of AutoNation.
In his new position, Mr. Zimmerman will have full responsibility for all
strategic aspects of the Investor Relations program, including contact with
shareholders, buy and sell-side analysts and institutional investors. John
will serve... |
| | | 04.03.00 | AutoNation's Planned Spin-Off of ANC Rental Moves Closer As Company Files With SEC| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today announced that an amended Form 10 relative to the proposed tax-free
spin-off of its automotive rental division as ANC Rental Corporation has been
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The amended Form 10 includes the 1999 audited financial statements for ANC
Rental Corporation and additional information relative to the proposed spin-
off.
The Company noted that completion of the s... |
| | | 03.20.00 | Customers Respond Favorably as AutoNationDirect.com Debuts 'Dream Car' and 'Find It' Features| AutoNation Reiterates 2000 Target of $1.5 billion
In Internet-Related Sales as Daily Sales Leads Grow
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation (NYSE: AN) said
today that an overwhelmingly positive consumer reaction to "Dream Car" and
"Find It" features introduced last week on its AutoNationDirect.com retail web
site have reinforced the Company's belief that its Internet-related vehicle
sales will reach $1.5 billion this year. AutoNationDirect.com is... |
| | | 02.17.00 | AutoNation, Inc. Promotes Marc L. Bourhis to Vice President and Treasurer| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) today announced the appointment of Marc L. Bourhis, 37, as Vice
President and Treasurer, reporting to Patricia McKay, Senior Vice President of
Finance and acting Chief Financial Officer.
In his new position, Mr. Bourhis has expanded responsibilities for all
aspects of AutoNation's Treasury function, including capital market and
private funding initiatives, banking and rating agency relationships,
financial ri... |
| | | 01.27.00 | AutoNation, Inc. Names Jonathan P. Ferrando Senior Vice President And General Counsel| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today announced the appointment of Jonathan P. Ferrando, 34, as Senior Vice
President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, reporting to Michael J.
Jackson, Chief Executive Officer.
In his new position, Mr. Ferrando will be responsible for the overall
direction of AutoNation's legal affairs, including corporate governance
issues, securities matters, mergers and acquisitions, and the complete range
of corpor... |
| | | 01.26.00 | AutoNation, Inc. Reports Pro Forma Earnings Of $0.10 Per Share From Continuing Operations For The 1999 Fourth Quarter And $0.66 Per Share For The Full Year, In Line With Revised Estimates| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today reported pro forma income from continuing operations of $40.6 million,
or $0.10 per share for the three months ended December 31, 1999, in line with
analysts' revised consensus estimates, versus $62.6 million or $0.13 per
share for the same period in 1998. For the year ended December 31, 1999, pro
forma income from continuing operations was $288.7 million, or $0.66 per share
versus $225.8 million, or $0.48 p... |
| | | 12.23.99 | Internet Christmas Includes Cars; AutoNation Hits $1 Billion Sales Mark| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Books and CDs may come in
packages small enough to fit under the Christmas tree, but Internet shoppers
are ordering other, larger items this holiday season-like cars!
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today
announced that it has sold more than $1 billion worth of vehicles via the
Internet over the last 12 months. This makes AutoNation the largest Internet
retailer of vehicles, as measured by revenue, pl... |
| | | 12.13.99 | AutoNation To Close Used Vehicle Megastores; Company To Take $430-$490 Million Pre-Tax Charge In Fourth Quarter| Board Approves Additional $500 Million Share Repurchase
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today announced that it will exit the used vehicle megastore category by
immediately closing 23 of its megastores and integrating six others with new
vehicle franchises. Eight megastores have already been integrated with new
vehicle franchises.
AutoNation said the megastore closures will result in the elimination of
approximately 1,800 positions... |
| | | 11.22.99 | AutoNation Announces New Senior Vice Presidents| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael J. Jackson, Chief
Executive Officer of AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), today announced the
appointment of three senior vice presidents.
Patricia McKay is appointed Senior Vice President, Finance and Controller
of AutoNation, Inc. Ms. McKay will also serve as AutoNation's Acting Chief
Financial Officer while the company conducts an internal/external search to
identify a permanent CFO. The permanent CFO will succeed Michael Karsner,... |
| | | 11.18.99 | ANC Rental Corporation Announces Senior Management Team| Eight Executives To Help ANC Create Long Term Shareholder Value
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Egan, Chairman, and
Michael S. Karsner, President and CEO, of ANC Rental Corporation today
announced the appointment of the new company's senior management team.
They are: Karen Beard-President, North America; Kathleen Hyle-Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer; Howard Schwartz-Senior Vice President
and General Counsel; Mary Wood-Senior Vice Presi... |
| | | 11.08.99 | AutoNation's Auto Rental Spin-Off To Be Named ANC Rental Corporation, With Headquarters In Fort Lauderdale| Egan Named Chairman; Karsner is President and CEO
ANC Rental Corporation to Add 250 Jobs in Fort Lauderdale
AutoNation to Eliminate About 150 Positions as Company Becomes 'Pure Play' Auto Retailer
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today announced the formation of ANC Rental Corporation, which will be spun-
off to AutoNation shareholders as a tax-free share dividend to be distributed
in... |
| | | 10.28.99 | AutoNation, Inc. Reports 29% Increase In Third Quarter Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations; $0.22 Vs. $0.17 Last Year| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today reported that for the three months ended September 30, 1999, earnings
per share from continuing operations rose 29 percent to $0.22, or $92.6
million, from $0.17, or $81.3 million for the same period in 1998. For the
nine months ended September 30, 1999, earnings per share from continuing
operations rose 57 percent to $0.55, or $248.1 million, from $0.35, or $163.2
million for the same period last year.
... |
| | | 10.28.99 | AutoNation Selects Tampa Bay Area As Its Next Market For Low, No-Haggle Prices| 12 Tampa Bay Area Dealerships to adopt the AutoNation USA Brand;
Effort Builds on Success in Denver
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's leading automotive retailer, today announced that it has
selected the Tampa Bay area of Florida as the next market where its franchised
dealerships will co-brand under a common name and the "AutoNation USA" brand
to sell new and used vehicles in a no-haggle, one-low-price shop... |
| | | 10.19.99 | AutoNation, Inc. Confirms Third Quarter Analysts' Consensus Earnings Estimate Of $0.22 Per Share From Continuing Operations; Board Authorizes Additional $250 Million Share Repurchase Program| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) today confirmed that the Company will achieve the analysts'
consensus earnings estimate of $0.22 per share from continuing operations in
the third quarter of this year. AutoNation said it would release complete
third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 28.
The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an
additional share repurchase program of up to $250 million of the Company... |
| | | 10.06.99 | AutoNation, Inc. Debuts 'The AutoNation USA Network'| Company's New Vehicle Dealerships Will Sub-Brand
With the AutoNation USA Name
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has launched
the largest branding initiative in automotive retailing history, by sub-
branding its more than 340 new vehicle franchises nationwide with the
AutoNation USA name.
As part of the campaign, AutoNation USA dealers will use com... |
| | | 09.30.99 | AutoNation Announces Tax-Free Spin Off Of Automotive Rental Business| AutoNation Shareholders to Receive Distribution of Stock
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) announced today that it will separate its automotive rental
business from its automotive retail business in the form of a tax-free
dividend of shares of the new automotive rental company to the shareholders of
AutoNation. The company said it has received a favorable ruling from the
Internal Revenue Service regarding the distribution of the stock. T... |
| | | 09.24.99 | Michael J. Jackson Named AutoNation Chief Executive Officer| Former President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA
Brings 28 Years of Automotive Retailing Experience
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- H. Wayne Huizenga,
Chairman of the Board of AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest
automotive retailer, today announced that Michael J. Jackson, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc., has been named Chief
Executive Officer of AutoNation, Inc. Mr. Jackson assumes his new position on
October ... |
| | | 08.27.99 | Lobeck Steps Down As President Of AutoNation Rental Group; AutoNation CFO To Lead Division On Interim Basis| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
announced today that William E. Lobeck will step down as President of the
Company's Automotive Rental Group, effective immediately. The Company said
that the rental group, which includes National Car Rental, Alamo Rent-A-Car
and CarTemps USA, will report to AutoNation's Chief Financial Officer, Michael
S. Karsner, 41, until Lobeck's permanent successor is named.
The Company also said that a search for Lobeck's... |
| | | 08.22.99 | AutoNation, Inc. Second Quarter 1999 Earnings:| 1. EPS From Continuing Operations Up 91%, Meeting Consensus Estimate
2. Company to Separate Rental Operations
3. Board Approves Repurchase of Additional $500 million of AN Stock
4. Maroone Named President & COO of AutoNation, Inc.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) today reported that for the three months ended June 30, 1999, earnings per
share from continuing operations rose 91 percent to $0.21,... |
| | | 07.14.99 | AutoNation Becomes Official Sponsor of NFL, Super Bowl XXXIV| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), the world's largest automotive retailer, announced today it will
be an official, first-time sponsor of the National Football League and of
Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta on January 30, 2000.
The sponsorship -- AutoNation's largest to date -- includes a Super
Bowl XXXIV-themed promotion this fall at AutoNation's more than 390 franchised
automotive dealerships and 42 AutoNation USA used vehicle megastores an... |
| | | 07.08.99 | AutoNation, Inc. To Acquire Dealerships In Five States With $1 Billion In Annualized Revenue| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 16
dealerships in a series of separate transactions that are expected to
contribute approximately $1 billion of annualized revenue to AutoNation's
operations. The aggregate purchase price, at approximately $200 million, will
be paid in cash. Each transaction is subject to customary closing conditions,
including manufacturer and government approval.... |
| | | 06.30.99 | AutoNation, Inc. Seeks New Chief Executive Officer; Huizenga To Remain Chairman; Berrard To Remain Co-CEO Until Successor Is Named| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
announced today that it has begun a search for a new Chief Executive Officer.
The new CEO will report to H. Wayne Huizenga, who will remain Chairman of
the Board. Steven R. Berrard, who serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer along
with Mr. Huizenga, will continue to lead the Company as Co-CEO until the new
Chief Executive Officer is named. Mr. Berrard will remain on AutoNation's
Board of Directors following the ... |
| | | 06.22.99 | AutoNation, Inc. Unveils AutoNationDirect.com, The Internet's Largest Virtual Dealership| DEARBORN, Mich., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN),
America's largest automotive retailer, today launched AutoNationDirect.com,
the Internet's largest virtual dealership.
AutoNationDirect.com will combine America's most extensive inventory of
new and used vehicles with the Internet's most comprehensive package of
automotive shopping tools. Every vehicle on AutoNationDirect.com will be sold
in a one-low-price, no-haggle atmosphere.
AutoNationDirect.com's exclu... |
| | | 04.29.99 | AutoNation, Inc. Reports First Quarter Income From Continuing Operations Rose 38 Percent To $50.7 Million, Or $0.11 Per Share| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) today reported that for the three months ended March 31, 1999,
income from continuing operations increased 38 percent to $50.7 million, or
$0.11 per share, from $36.8 million, or $0.08 per share, last year. These
results do not include the Company's solid waste operations, which are
reflected in income from discontinued operations.
Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 1999, rose 72 percent to $5.4
bi... |
| | | 04.28.99 | AutoNation, Inc. To Receive Approximately $1.2 Billion Cash From Sale Of Republic Services' Shares| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) announced today that it has completed the sale of 100 million
shares of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) at $16.875 per share. As a
result of the sale, AutoNation expects to receive net cash proceeds of
approximately $1.2 billion, which it will re-invest in capital projects,
acquisitions, and stock repurchases, as market conditions warrant. The Company
said the sale did not include an underwriters' over-allotmen... |
| | | 04.22.99 | AutoNation To Open One Of The Largest Nissan Franchises In The Country| 'AutoNation Nissan' in South Florida Will Sell
New and Used Vehicles at No-Haggle Prices
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN) announced today it has received approval from Nissan North America,
Inc. to open this week "AutoNation Nissan," an 18-acre franchised automotive
dealership in Perrine, Florida that will be one of the largest Nissan
dealerships in the country.
The South Florida "AutoNation Nissan" will sell new ... |
| | | 04.06.99 | Republic Industries, Inc. Becomes AutoNation, Inc.| New Name an Important Step Forward in Building National Auto Retail Brand
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.,
America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it has changed its
corporate name to "AutoNation, Inc." (NYSE: AN). The move signals the
Company's intent to make the "AutoNation" brand the pre-eminent national
retail name in automotive sales, service and rental.
Co-Chief Executive Officer Steven R. Berrard said the "... |
| | | 03.25.99 | Republic Services Appoints Ramon A. Rodriguez To Its Board Of Directors| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) today announced the appointment of Ramon A. Rodriguez to its Board
of Directors.
Mr. Rodriguez, 53, is president of Madsen, Sapp, Mena, Rodriguez & Co., a
public accounting firm based in Plantation that serves South Florida clients.
He is also Treasurer and a Board Member of DME Corp., a defense industry
contractor based in Fort Lauderdale and he is a founder of the Fort
Lauderdale-based SWANTECH, LL... |
| | | 03.03.99 | Republic Industries to Sell Remaining Shares of Republic Services; Company Will Re-Invest Proceeds in Core Automotive Retailing Business| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today announced that it will sell all of its shares of Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) in a public offering. The Company had said
previously that it planned to distribute its shares of RSG to shareholders of
RII on a tax-free basis, if it could obtain a favorable ruling from the
Internal Revenue Services (IRS). Despite several meetings and supplemental
filings with the IRS, and subsequent meetings wi... |
| | | 02.03.99 | Judge Rules In Favor Of Republic Industries, Inc. In Dispute With Nissan Motor Corporation| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal judge in Los
Angeles today affirmed Republic Industries, Inc.'s (NYSE: RII) right to
acquire Nissan Motor vehicle franchises in the U.S., rejecting arguments by
the auto maker that Republic's ability to do so had been limited by an alleged
oral agreement.
In 1997 in a federal court in Los Angeles, Nissan Motor Corp. alleged that
it had a binding oral agreement between it and Republic that limited the auto
retailer's ability to ... |
| | | 01.28.99 | Republic Services, Inc. Reports A 29 Percent Increase In Pro Forma Earnings Per Share in Fourth Quarter| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) today reported that for the three months ended December 31, 1998,
pro forma earnings increased 28.6 percent to $0.27 per share from $0.21 per
share for the comparable period last year. For 1998, pro forma earnings per
share increased 36.5 percent to $1.01 per share from $0.74 per share in 1997.
Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 1998 increased 28.7
percent to $377.4 million from $293.2 mi... |
| | | 01.28.99 | Republic Industries, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Comparable Net Income Rose 55 Percent To $103.7 Million, Or $0.22 Per Share| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today reported that for the three months ended December 31, 1998,
comparable net income increased 55 percent to $103.7 million, or $0.22 per
share, from $66.9 million, or $0.15 per share, last year. For the year ended
December 31, 1998, comparable net income rose 68 percent to $487.9 million, or
$1.04 per share, from $290.3 million, or $0.67 per share, last year. These
results exclude certain one-time ga... |
| | | 01.27.99 | Republic Holds Fourth Quarter Conference Calls| WHAT: Republic Industries, Inc. Fourth Quarter/Year End 1998 Earnings
Release Conference Call
WHO: H. Wayne Huizenga, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer; Steven
R. Berrard, Co-Chief Executive Officer; and Michael S. Karsner, Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer
WHEN: 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
HOW: 888-868-9080
Replay: 888-264-3180 (valid through 1/29/99
-- also --
WHAT: Republic Service... |
| | | 12.24.98 | John Elway AutoNation USA Introduced By Advertising Featuring John Elway And The 'Guys In Plaid'| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- A major multi-media
advertising campaign introducing John Elway AutoNation USA begins Christmas
Day in the metropolitan Denver area. The campaign helps launch a new kind of
automotive retail experience focused on building "customers for life.",/p>
The campaign includes television, radio, outdoor advertising, newspaper
and regional magazine advertising. A 60-second commercial featuring John Elway
kicks off the campaign, letting people in D... |
| | | 12.14.98 | Republic Industries Says Soft Used Vehicle Sales Will Impact Fourth Quarter Earnings| Manufacturer Incentives, Acquisition Delays Hurt Performance
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today announced that it anticipates its fourth quarter earnings
per share to be approximately $0.05 below the consensus analysts' estimate of
$0.27 for the period, due to weaker than anticipated used vehicle sales in the
quarter and an unanticipated delay in the closing of a number of acquisitions.
The company said soft used vehicle s... |
| | | 12.14.98 | Republic Industries Acquires Dealerships in Five States With over $1.1 Billion in Annualized Revenue| Also Begins Ford Motor Company Partnership with Rochester (NY) Auto Collection
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to
acquire 10 dealership groups comprising 31 automotive retail franchises in a
series of separate transactions that will contribute approximately $1.1
billion of annualized revenue to Republic's operations. The aggregate
purchase price of approximately $240 mill... |
| | | 12.10.98 | Republic Industries, Inc. Names VP AutoRewards(SM)| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) announced today that Maria Bailey has been named to the Company's
new position of Vice President of AutoRewards(SM), effective immediately.
Ms. Bailey, age 34, will oversee the roll-out of AutoNation USA's
AutoRewards(SM) program, a customers-only package of free services, discounts
and benefits which is being introduced in Denver on December 26. Denver is the
site of the Company's "Mile High" projec... |
| | | 12.04.98 | John Costello Tapped As Republic Industries President; Seen As Boost To Company's Marketing, Branding Strategy| Appointment of Sears Marketing Chief Expected to Accelerate
Drive to Make AutoNation USA a National Retail Brand
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today announced the appointment of John H. Costello as President
of the nation's largest automotive retail and on-airport rental company. The
company termed Costello's appointment a key part in its strategy to build a
consistent, compelling national retail presence under i... |
| | | 12.01.98 | James E. O'Connor Named CEO Of Republic Services, Inc.| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) announced today that James E. O'Connor, 49, has been named Chief
Executive Officer and has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors,
effective immediately.
Concurrent with Mr. O'Connor's appointment, H. Wayne Huizenga remains
Chairman of the Board, Whit Hudson remains Vice Chairman and James Cosman
remains President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Mr. O'Connor.
Mr. O'Connor mo... |
| | | 11.12.98 | Management Promotions Announced by Republic Industries' Automotive Rental Group| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) announced today a series of management changes in its Automotive
Rental Group. Effective immediately, Jeffry J. Parell is promoted to
President, North American Operations, reporting to William E. Lobeck,
President and Chief Operating Officer of the Automotive Rental Group. Robert
Briggs succeeds Parell as President of National Car Rental, while Karen Beard
succeeds George Gremse as President of Alamo Ren... |
| | | 11.05.98 | Republic Services, Inc. Elects Allan C. Sorensen to its Board of Directors| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) today announced the election of Allan C. Sorensen to the Company's
Board of Directors.
Mr. Sorensen, 60, also currently is a Director on the Board of Westmark
Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: WGHI), a Director on the Board of Let's Talk
Cellular and Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: LTCW) and a Director and Vice Chairman of
the privately held Interim HealthCare Inc.
His career includes 36 years with Interim S... |
| | | 11.05.98 | Judge Says Republic Industries Won't Have To Pay CarMax $50 Million| - Upholds Republic's Right to Use 'AutoNation USA' Brand -
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. District Judge William
P. Dimitrouleas today overturned a $50 million jury award against Republic
Industries (NYSE: RII) in the Company's recent trademark dispute with CarMax.
The judge also independently confirmed the jury's finding that Republic has
the unrestricted use of its "AutoNation USA" brand name.
In his ruling, the judge also agreed with the jury's findi... |
| | | 10.30.98 | Republic Industries, Inc., Announces New Hires, Changes to Its Corporate Communications Staff| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 30 /PRNEWSWIRE/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) announced today a series of personnel moves in its Corporate
Communications Department that reflect the Company's continued growth as
America's leading automotive retailer.
Joining Republic as Director, Corporate Communications, is Scott Mall, a
23-year veteran of the public relations profession who most recently served as
Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Scientific Games International.... |
| | | 10.29.98 | Republic Services, Inc. Reports A 35% Increase In Pro Forma Earnings Per Share Of $0.27, $0.01 Above Analysts' Estimates| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) today reported that for the three months ended September 30, 1998
pro forma earnings per share increased 35% to $0.27 per share from $0.20 per
share last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 1998, pro forma
earnings per share increased 42% to $0.74 per share from $0.52 per share last
year.
Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 1998 increased 23% to
$355.0 million from $287.6 millio... |
| | | 10.28.98 | Republic Industries, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Income From Continuing Operations Rose 47% To $179.7 Million, Or $0.38 Per Share| FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today reported that for the three months ended September 30, 1998,
income from continuing operations increased 47 percent to $179.7 million, or
$0.38 per share, from $122.1 million, or $0.28 per share for the same period
last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 1998, income from
continuing operations increased 68 percent to $384.2 million, or $0.82 per
share, from $229.0 million or $0.54 per share... |
| | | 10.27.98 | Republic Services, Inc. Appoints Steven R. Goldberg Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, and Edward A. Lang, III Vice President, Finance and Treasurer| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) announced today the appointments of Steven R. Goldberg as Senior
Vice President, Corporate Development and Edward A. Lang, III as Vice
President, Finance and Treasurer.
Mr. Goldberg joins Republic Services, Inc. from Ryder System, Inc. where
he served as Vice President, Corporate Development, responsible for developing
and executing various acquisitions and related strategies. Prior to that, he
serve... |
| | | 10.26.98 | AutoNation USA 'Pleased' with Court Decision Jury Says Company Did Not Violate CarMax Trademark| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries'
(NYSE: RII) President and Co-Chief Executive Officer Steven R. Berrard said
today that he is "pleased" that a jury in a Florida federal court has affirmed
the company's right to the unrestricted use of its "AutoNation USA" brand
name.
In its decision the jury found that a lawsuit by CarMax alleging an
infringement by AutoNation USA on "AUTOMATION," the name of the CarMax
computer inventory system, was without merit,... |
| | | 10.19.98 | Republic Industries To Reprice Employee Stock Options| Excludes Board Members, Chairman, Vice Chairman and President
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the
repricing of 32,110,000 employee stock options or less than seven percent of
fully diluted shares outstanding. The options were repriced at $12.75, equal
to Republic's closing price on October 16, 1998. No additional options will
be issued as part of the repricing, and optio... |
| | | 10.13.98 | Republic Industries, Inc. Announces It Will Report Third Quarter Earnings Of $0.38 Per Share, In Line With Analysts' Estimates| FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today announced that on October 29, 1998 it will report a 36%
increase in earnings per share of $0.38 for the quarter ended September 30,
1998.
Republic Industries, Inc. operates subsidiaries in the automotive
retailing, automotive rental, and solid waste services industries. The Company
owns the nation's largest chain of new vehicle dealerships and is building a
chain of used car megastores that it o... |
| | | 10.08.98 | Republic Industries Terminates Discussions With Van Tuyl Automotive Group| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) announced today that it had been in discussions with the Van Tuyl
Automotive Group regarding a possible transaction. Due to market conditions,
however, these discussions have been terminated.
Republic Industries, Inc. operates subsidiaries in the automotive
retailing, automotive rental and solid waste industries. The Company owns the
nation's largest group of franchised automotive dealerships and oper... |
| | | 10.05.98 | AutoNation USA Opens Rancho Cucamonga Area Megastore| RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation USA opens its
second used vehicle megastore in the Southern California area today in Rancho
Cucamonga. The new AutoNation USA, located at 9629 Buffalo Avenue, will be
the 39th AutoNation USA megastore to open nationally. The other AutoNation
USA megastore in the area is located in Irvine, near the intersection of
Freeway 5 and Freeway 405, at Bake Parkway.
The Rancho Cucamonga megastore will give consumers in the Valley acc... |
| | | 09.28.98 | Republic Services to Buy Assets from Waste Management, Inc.| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to
acquire from Waste Management, Inc. substantially all of the assets Waste
Management is required to divest as part of the USA Waste-Waste Management
merger plus additional properties and assets (NYSE: WMI) for approximately
$500 million cash and certain properties. The purchase is expected to add
$160 million of annual revenue to Republic Service... |
| | | 09.17.98 | AutoNation USA Opens 2nd Phoenix Area Megastore| PHOENIX, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation USA will open its second
megastore in the Phoenix area on Monday, September 21 in Phoenix. The new
AutoNation USA, located at 16506 N. 26th Ave. (I-17 and Bell Road) is the 38th
megastore to open nationally. AutoNation USA is also located in Chandler,
near the Ray Road exit of I-10.
Customers on the west side of the Valley will now have access to the high-
quality features and services that make shopping at AutoNation USA an easier
way t... |
| | | 09.03.98 | Republic Industries To Acquire Cross-Continent Auto Retailers, Inc.| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to
acquire Cross-Continent Auto Retailers, Inc. (NYSE: XC), of Amarillo, Texas.
Under the terms of the agreement, Cross-Continent shareholders will
receive $10.70 in cash for each share of Cross-Continent. The transaction is
valued at approximately $145 million. Bill A. Gilliland, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Cross-Continent, and Ro... |
| | | 08.25.98 | Republic Industries, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the
repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company's common stock. The stock
repurchase program will be conducted over the next 12 months.
Republic said it would repurchase its common stock, from time to time,
through open market purchases or in negotiated private transactions. The
Company said it will base repurchase decisions on such factor... |
| | | 08.19.98 | Republic Industries Acquires Fox Automotive Group Of Baltimore And L.P. Evans Of Miami| Fox Automotive Group and L.P. Evans Motors Add $400 Million of Revenue
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to
acquire the Fox Automotive Group of Baltimore, Maryland, and L.P. Evans
Motors, a Mercedes-Benz dealership in North Miami, Florida. The transactions
are expected to contribute approximately $400 million of annualized revenue to
Republic's operations. The purchase price... |
| | | 08.17.98 | Republic Services, Inc. Acquires Rapid Disposal| New Jersey Company Generates Revenue of $12 Million
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to
acquire Rapid Disposal, Inc. a solid waste collection and disposal company
based in Middlesex, New Jersey, for an undisclosed sum. The company generates
revenue of approximately $12 million annually.
Rapid operates in Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Union, Hunterdon,
and Ess... |
| | | 08.14.98 | Republic Industries Acquires Auto Dealerships In Southern California, Las Vegas, Phoenix And Ohio| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to
acquire six franchised automotive dealership groups in a series of separate
transactions that will contribute approximately $650 million of annualized
revenue to Republic's operations. The purchase prices, which were not
disclosed, will be paid primarily in cash. Each transaction is subject to
customary closing conditions, including manufacturer a... |
| | | 08.13.98 | News ReleaseRepublic Services, Inc. Appoints Tod C. Holmes Chief Financial Officer And David G. Barclay General Counsel| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) today announced the appointments of Tod C. Holmes as Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer and David A. Barclay as Senior Vice
President and General Counsel.
Mr. Holmes, 49, most recently served as Vice President of Finance for the
Solid Waste Group of Republic Industries, Inc. (NYSE: RII), parent company of
Republic Services. Prior to Republic, Mr. Holmes served in various positions
with... |
| | | 08.12.98 | Republic Services, Inc. Acquires Solid Waste Companies In New Jersey, New York And Florida| Deals Add Annual Revenue of About $20 Million; Landfill Site
Permitted in North Carolina
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) announced today that it has acquired the Marpal Company of
Lincroft, New Jersey; Olympic Disposal, Inc. of Rochester, New York, and
Imperial Sanitation Services, Inc. of Dade County, Florida. The transactions
add more than $20 million of annual revenue.
Marpal provides solid was... |
| | | 07.30.98 | Republic Industries, Inc. Reports An 80% Increase In Income From Continuing Operations And A 74% Increase In Revenue| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NYSE: RII) today reported that for the three months ended June 30, 1998
income from continuing operations increased 80 percent to $127.4 million, or
27 cents per share, from $70.9 million, or 17 cents per share for the same
period in 1997. For the six months ended June 30, 1998, income from
continuing operations increased 91 percent to $204.5 million, or 44 cents per
share, from $106.9 million, or 25 cents per share... |
| | | 07.04.98 | Republic Services, Inc. Closes Initial Public Offering| John W. Croghan Appointed to Board of Directors
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) announced today that it has completed its initial public offering
of 63.25 million shares of Class A Common Stock, including the exercise of an
underwriters' over-allotment of 8.25 million shares. As a result of the
offering, Republic Services, Inc. received cash of $1.44 billion, which it
will use to repay intercompany obligations owed to its parent c... |
| | | 07.01.98 | 55 Million Shares Of Republic Services, Inc. Priced At $24 Per Share; Trading Begins On NYSE| FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc.
announces that, based on market demand, it has increased its initial public
offering from 51 million shares to 55 million shares of Class A common stock.
The offering has been priced at $24 per share through the underwriters, led by
Merrill Lynch & Co., Deutsche Bank Securities, and Donaldson, Lufkin &
Jenrette Securities Corporation. Employees and employee family members of
Republic Services, Inc. and Republic Industrie... |
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