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Transaction dateOwner / reported roleActivity / securityShares / unitsReported priceReported valueDetails
October 07, 2026 Filed Oct 9, 2026 20:33 UTC PurchaseSAH 13,701 $59.78 $819,045.78
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001460471-26-000008 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,164,221

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October 06, 2026 Filed Oct 7, 2026 18:45 UTC PurchaseSAH 1,119 $59.90 $67,028.10
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001460471-26-000007 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,150,520

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October 05, 2026 Filed Oct 6, 2026 23:03 UTC PurchaseSAH 27,756 $59.76 $1,658,698.56
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001460471-26-000006 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,149,401

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October 01, 2026 Filed Oct 6, 2026 18:39 UTC PurchaseSAH 21,645 $59.50 $1,287,877.50
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001460471-26-000005 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,121,645

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June 10, 2026 Filed Jun 10, 2026 20:48 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
SaleClass A Common Stock 35,114 $85.22 $2,992,439.66
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001448228-26-000005 · wk-form4_1781124531.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Plan reported

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 543,668

F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

F3 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $85.00 per share to $85.82 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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June 09, 2026 Filed Jun 10, 2026 20:48 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
SaleClass A Common Stock 14,886 $85.13 $1,267,303.24
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001448228-26-000005 · wk-form4_1781124531.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Plan reported

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 578,782

F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

F2 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $85.00 per share to $85.55 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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June 08, 2026 Filed Jun 8, 2026 21:28 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
SaleClass A Common Stock 50,000 $82.97 $4,148,335.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001448228-26-000003 · wk-form4_1780954105.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Plan reported

Ownership: Indirect · by Ash & Erin, LLC

Disclosed balance after: 111,622

F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

F2 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $80.50 per share to $83.885 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

F3 · ownership.nature: The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

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June 02, 2026 Filed Jun 3, 2026 20:03 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
SaleClass A Common Stock 5,061 $85.00 $430,185.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001574017-26-000005 · wk-form4_1780516990.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Plan reported

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 133,952

F1 · kind: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

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May 28, 2026 Filed Jun 1, 2026 20:07 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
SaleClass A Common Stock 9,526 $85.00 $809,710.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001574017-26-000003 · wk-form4_1780344470.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Plan reported

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 139,013

F1 · kind: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

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May 06, 2026 Filed May 6, 2026 20:04 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
GrantPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative 38,175 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-031228 · wk-form4_1778097876.xml · derivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 60,776

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 38,175 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2027, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2028, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2029.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2027, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2028, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2029.

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May 06, 2026 Filed May 6, 2026 20:06 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
GrantPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative 26,183 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-031247 · wk-form4_1778097995.xml · derivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 43,798

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 26,183 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2027, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2028, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2029.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2027, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2028, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2029.

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May 06, 2026 Filed May 6, 2026 20:03 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
GrantPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative 69,872 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-031224 · wk-form4_1778097809.xml · derivative · entry 1

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 109,648

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 69,872 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

F2 · derivative.exercise_date: If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2027, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2028, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2029.

F2 · derivative.expiration_date: If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2027, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2028, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2029.

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April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 16:19 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 2,843 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-028922 · wk-form4_1777580365.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BELK WILLIAM I · CIK 0001079523 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 107,168

F1 · price: Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026.

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April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 16:17 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 2,916 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-028917 · wk-form4_1777580267.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BROOKS WILLIAM R · CIK 0001049979 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 117,898

F1 · price: Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026.

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April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 20:18 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 3,061 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-028918 · wk-form4_1777580319.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Kaiser Keri A · CIK 0001820192 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 25,470

F1 · price: Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026.

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April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 20:17 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 2,843 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-028913 · wk-form4_1777580222.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

TAYLOR R EUGENE · CIK 0001189895 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 63,926

F1 · price: Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026.

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April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 20:16 UTC
SMITH MARCUS GDirector · 10% owner
GrantClass A Common Stock 4,373 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-028908 · wk-form4_1777580158.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH MARCUS G · CIK 0001170912 · Director · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 104,494

F1 · price: Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026.

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April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 20:15 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 3,608 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-028905 · wk-form4_1777580114.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Hodge Michael Edward · CIK 0001915472 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 21,415

F1 · price: Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026.

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April 30, 2026 Filed May 1, 2026 14:29 UTC
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · 10% owner
GrantClass A Common Stock 4,373 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-029158 · wk-form4_1777645758.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 401,830

F1 · price: Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026.

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March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:05 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Exercise / conversionPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative 5,872 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-023068 · wk-form4_1775156718.xml · derivative · entry 4

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 17,615

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 5,872 shares

Expires not disclosed

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · derivative.exercise_price: Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

F1 · price: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 23,487 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 5,872 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

F1 · derivative.exercise_date: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 23,487 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 5,872 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

F1 · derivative.expiration_date: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 23,487 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 5,872 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

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March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:05 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 5,872 $68.57 $402,643.04
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-023068 · wk-form4_1775156718.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 148,539

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March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:05 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock 5,872 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-023068 · wk-form4_1775156718.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 154,411

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 23,487 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 5,872 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

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March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:04 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
Exercise / conversionPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative 7,534 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-023064 · wk-form4_1775156637.xml · derivative · entry 4

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 22,601

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 7,534 shares

Expires not disclosed

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · derivative.exercise_price: Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

F1 · price: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 30,135 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 7,534 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

F1 · derivative.exercise_date: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 30,135 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 7,534 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

F1 · derivative.expiration_date: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 30,135 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 7,534 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

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March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:04 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 7,534 $68.57 $516,606.38
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-023064 · wk-form4_1775156637.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 593,668

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March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:04 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock 7,534 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-023064 · wk-form4_1775156637.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 601,202

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 30,135 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 7,534 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

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March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 18:59 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
Exercise / conversionPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative 13,259 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-023057 · wk-form4_1775156369.xml · derivative · entry 4

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 39,776

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 13,259 shares

Expires not disclosed

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F3 · derivative.exercise_price: Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

F1 · price: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 53,035 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 13,259 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

F1 · derivative.exercise_date: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 53,035 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 13,259 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

F1 · derivative.expiration_date: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 53,035 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 13,259 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

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March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 18:59 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 13,259 $68.57 $909,169.63
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-023057 · wk-form4_1775156369.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 532,000

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March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 18:59 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock 13,259 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-023057 · wk-form4_1775156369.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 545,259

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

F1 · price: On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 53,035 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 13,259 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash.

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February 17, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC PurchaseSAH 11,481 $59.95 $688,285.95
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 6

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,100,000

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February 13, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC PurchaseSAH 48,540 $59.92 $2,908,516.80
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 5

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,088,519

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February 12, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC PurchaseSAH 11,483 $59.97 $688,635.51
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,039,979

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February 11, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC PurchaseSAH 1,931 $59.98 $115,821.38
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,028,496

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February 10, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC PurchaseSAH 7,827 $59.96 $469,306.92
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,026,565

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February 08, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:49 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 4,167 $62.46 $260,270.82
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-006779 · wk-form4_1770752955.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 148,539

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 08, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:47 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 5,346 $62.46 $333,911.16
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-006776 · wk-form4_1770752848.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 593,668

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 08, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:46 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 12,348 $62.46 $771,256.08
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-006775 · wk-form4_1770752815.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 532,000

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 07, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:49 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 5,020 $62.46 $313,549.20
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-006779 · wk-form4_1770752955.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 152,706

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 07, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:47 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 6,379 $62.46 $398,432.34
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-006776 · wk-form4_1770752848.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 599,014

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 07, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:46 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 9,245 $62.46 $577,442.70
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-006775 · wk-form4_1770752815.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 544,348

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 05, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC PurchaseSAH 18,738 $59.98 $1,123,905.24
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 5,018,738

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July 07, 2025 Filed Jan 6, 2026 15:25 UTC
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · 10% owner
OtherClass A Common Stock 1,250 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-000792 · wk-form5_1767713098.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 397,457

F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution.

F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution.

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July 07, 2025 Filed Jan 6, 2026 15:24 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
OtherClass A Common Stock 1,250 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-000791 · wk-form5_1767713043.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 553,593

F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution.

F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution.

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July 07, 2025 Filed Jan 9, 2026 17:15 UTC
SMITH MARCUS GDirector · 10% owner
OtherClass A Common Stock 1,250 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001628280-26-001497 · wk-form5_1767978906.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH MARCUS G · CIK 0001170912 · Director · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 100,121

F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution.

F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution.

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June 02, 2025 Filed Jun 2, 2025 21:13 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
SaleClass A Common Stock 576 $70.02 $40,333.82
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001043509-25-000025 · wk-form4_1748898811.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Plan reported

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 605,393

F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

F2 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $70.00 per share to $70.05 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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May 30, 2025 Filed May 30, 2025 20:46 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
SaleClass A Common Stock 31,152 $70.05 $2,182,315.98
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001043509-25-000024 · wk-form4_1748637866.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Plan reported

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 605,969

F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

F3 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $70.00 per share to $70.18 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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May 29, 2025 Filed May 30, 2025 20:46 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
SaleClass A Common Stock 1,838 $70.00 $128,660.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001043509-25-000024 · wk-form4_1748637866.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Plan reported

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 637,121

F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

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May 28, 2025 Filed May 30, 2025 20:46 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
SaleClass A Common Stock 16,434 $70.03 $1,150,871.38
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001043509-25-000024 · wk-form4_1748637866.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Plan reported

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 638,959

F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

F2 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $70.00 per share to $70.23 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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May 06, 2025 Filed May 8, 2025 12:11 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 145,334 $62.82 $9,129,881.88
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001043509-25-000023 · wk-form4_1746706272.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 655,393

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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April 24, 2025 Filed Apr 24, 2025 16:10 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 3,428 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001043509-25-000016 · wk-form4_1745525437.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BROOKS WILLIAM R · CIK 0001049979 · Director

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 114,982

F1 · price: Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of May 15, 2023.

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April 24, 2025 Filed Apr 24, 2025 20:13 UTC
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · 10% owner
GrantClass A Common Stock 5,141 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001043509-25-000019 · wk-form4_1745525610.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 396,207

F1 · price: Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of May 15, 2023.

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Value uses the disclosed total when available, otherwise shares × reported transaction price. It is not an estimate of exercise cash cost or investment performance.