Last 12 months
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10 purchase rows · 5 sale rows
Disclosed non-derivative P/S rows, by transaction month. Includes amendments and private transactions.Monthly counts
| Month | Purchases | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 4 | 0 |
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| Transaction date | Owner / reported role | Activity / security | Shares / units | Reported price | Reported value | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2023 Filed Apr 10, 2023 22:15 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
Exercise / conversionOptions to purchase · Derivative | 86,596 | $0.00 Strike: $16.76 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-023938 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 4 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 0 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 86,596 shares Expires 2030-04-10 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 · kind: Employee stock options exercised and corresponding shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The date indicated is the grant date, and the options vest in three equal annual installments on the anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment requirements and compliance with certain restrictive covenants. Read SEC document |
| April 10, 2023 Filed Apr 10, 2023 22:15 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 86,596 | $50.80 | $4,399,198.03 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-023938 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 814,199 F1 · kind: Employee stock options exercised and corresponding shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F2 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $50.02 per share to $51.61 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. Read SEC document |
| April 10, 2023 Filed Apr 10, 2023 22:15 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock | 86,596 | $16.76 | $1,451,348.96 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-023938 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 900,795 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 · kind: Employee stock options exercised and corresponding shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2023 Filed Apr 4, 2023 12:13 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 3,507 | $54.34 | $190,570.38 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-022463 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 168,622 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. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2023 Filed Apr 4, 2023 12:12 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 4,500 | $54.34 | $244,530.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-022462 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 814,199 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. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2023 Filed Apr 4, 2023 12:11 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 8,177 | $54.34 | $444,338.18 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-022461 · doc4.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: 519,816 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. Read SEC document |
| February 17, 2023 Filed Feb 17, 2023 22:10 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
Exercise / conversionOptions to purchase · Derivative | 86,596 | $0.00 Strike: $16.76 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-010765 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 4 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 86,596 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 86,586 shares Expires 2030-04-10 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. F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The date indicated is the grant date, and the options vest in three equal annual installments on the anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment requirements and compliance with certain restrictive covenants. Read SEC document |
| February 17, 2023 Filed Feb 17, 2023 22:10 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 22,710 | $56.83 | $1,290,609.30 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-010765 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Indirect · by Ash & Erin, LLC Disclosed balance after: 176,622 F2 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $56.24 per share to $57.18 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. F3 · balance_after: 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. Read SEC document |
| February 17, 2023 Filed Feb 17, 2023 22:10 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 93,114 | $57.31 | $5,336,363.34 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-010765 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 818,699 F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $56.70 per share to $58.83 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. Read SEC document |
| February 17, 2023 Filed Feb 17, 2023 22:10 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock | 86,596 | $16.76 | $1,451,348.96 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-010765 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 911,813 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. Read SEC document |
| February 15, 2023 Filed Feb 16, 2023 13:48 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock | 1,523 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-009948 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 172,129 F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 9, 2022 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2022. Read SEC document |
| February 15, 2023 Filed Feb 16, 2023 13:47 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock | 1,954 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-009946 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 825,217 F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 9, 2022 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2022. Read SEC document |
| February 15, 2023 Filed Feb 16, 2023 13:45 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock | 1,094 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-009945 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 527,993 F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 9, 2022 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2022. Read SEC document |
| February 10, 2023 Filed Feb 14, 2023 21:47 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 4,102 | $58.42 | $239,638.84 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-009171 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 173,652 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. Read SEC document |
| February 10, 2023 Filed Feb 14, 2023 21:44 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 9,117 | $58.42 | $532,615.14 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-009165 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 529,087 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. Read SEC document |
| February 10, 2023 Filed Feb 14, 2023 21:45 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 5,225 | $58.42 | $305,244.50 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-009168 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 827,171 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. Read SEC document |
| February 08, 2023 Filed Feb 10, 2023 12:52 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
GrantClass A Common Stock | 31,154 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-008228 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 177,754 F1 · shares: Represents shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of restricted stock units granted by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units may only be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock and are subject to forfeiture based on the satisfaction of performance criteria for fiscal year 2023. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares vesting on March 31, 2024, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on February 8, 2025, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on February 8, 2026. Read SEC document |
| February 08, 2023 Filed Feb 10, 2023 12:51 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
GrantClass A Common Stock | 39,972 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-008227 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 832,396 F1 · shares: Represents shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of restricted stock units granted by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units may only be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock and are subject to forfeiture based on the satisfaction of performance criteria for fiscal year 2023. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares vesting on March 31, 2024, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on February 8, 2025, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on February 8, 2026. Read SEC document |
| February 08, 2023 Filed Feb 10, 2023 12:49 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
GrantClass A Common Stock | 70,348 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-008226 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 538,204 F1 · shares: Represents shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of restricted stock units granted by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units may only be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock and are subject to forfeiture based on the satisfaction of performance criteria for fiscal year 2023. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares vesting on March 31, 2024, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on February 8, 2025, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on February 8, 2026. Read SEC document |
| August 25, 2022 Filed Aug 26, 2022 20:00 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
Exercise / conversionOptions to purchase · Derivative | 54,670 | $0.00 Strike: $16.76 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-047696 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 6 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 152,401 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 54,670 shares Expires 2030-04-10 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 · kind: Employee stock options exercised and corresponding shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The date indicated is the grant date, and the options vest in three equal annual installments on the anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment requirements and compliance with certain restrictive covenants. Read SEC document |
| August 25, 2022 Filed Aug 26, 2022 20:00 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 54,670 | $55.60 | $3,039,433.32 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-047696 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 467,856 F1 · kind: Employee stock options exercised and corresponding shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F3 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $55.00 per share to $56.48 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. Read SEC document |
| August 25, 2022 Filed Aug 26, 2022 20:00 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock | 54,670 | $16.76 | $916,269.20 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-047696 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 522,526 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 · kind: Employee stock options exercised and corresponding shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. Read SEC document |
| August 24, 2022 Filed Aug 26, 2022 20:00 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
Exercise / conversionOptions to purchase · Derivative | 97,731 | $0.00 Strike: $16.76 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-047696 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 5 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 207,071 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 97,731 shares Expires 2030-04-10 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 · kind: Employee stock options exercised and corresponding shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F4 · derivative.exercise_date: The date indicated is the grant date, and the options vest in three equal annual installments on the anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment requirements and compliance with certain restrictive covenants. Read SEC document |
| August 24, 2022 Filed Aug 26, 2022 20:00 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 97,731 | $55.04 | $5,378,918.78 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-047696 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 467,856 F1 · kind: Employee stock options exercised and corresponding shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F2 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $55.00 per share to $55.31 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. Read SEC document |
| August 24, 2022 Filed Aug 26, 2022 20:00 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock | 97,731 | $16.76 | $1,637,971.56 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-047696 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 565,587 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 · kind: Employee stock options exercised and corresponding shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. Read SEC document |
| August 16, 2022 Filed Aug 17, 2022 20:01 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 18,675 | $52.00 | $971,100.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-046208 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 792,424 F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F2 · balance_after: The amount of securities beneficially owned directly by Mr. Dyke and indirectly by Mr. Dyke through Ash & Erin, LLC, respectively, following this reported transaction reflects correction of a Form 4 filed by Mr. Dyke on March 7, 2022. The March 7, 2022 Form 4 reported sale of a total of 9,164 shares sold by Ash & Erin, LLC on March 4 and March 7, 2022, but should instead have reflected that the sale of 9,164 shares were sold directly by Mr. Dyke. Read SEC document |
| August 01, 2022 Filed Aug 1, 2022 23:09 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
Exercise / conversionOptions to purchase · Derivative | 67,493 | $0.00 Strike: $16.76 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-043759 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 5 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 67,493 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 67,493 shares Expires 2030-04-10 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. F2 · derivative.exercise_date: The date indicated is the grant date, and the options vest in three equal installments on the anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment requirements and compliance with certain restrictive covenants. Read SEC document |
| August 01, 2022 Filed Aug 1, 2022 23:09 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 67,493 | $41.64 | $2,810,408.52 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-043759 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 146,600 F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $41.05 per share to $42.15 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. Read SEC document |
| August 01, 2022 Filed Aug 1, 2022 23:09 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock | 67,493 | $16.76 | $1,131,182.68 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-043759 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 214,093 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. Read SEC document |
| August 01, 2022 Filed Aug 1, 2022 23:09 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 26,221 | $40.31 | $1,056,968.51 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-043759 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 146,600 Read SEC document |
| August 01, 2022 Filed Aug 1, 2022 22:34 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 28,196 | $42.67 | $1,203,123.32 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-043746 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Indirect · by Ash & Erin, LLC Disclosed balance after: 190,168 F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $41.65 per share to $43.27 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. Read SEC document |
| July 27, 2022 Filed Jul 29, 2022 11:05 UTC |
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · 10% owner
|
GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,884 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-043423 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 349,279 F1 · price: Restricted stock 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, 2020. Read SEC document |
| June 22, 2022 Filed Jan 19, 2023 22:38 UTC |
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · 10% owner
|
OtherClass B Common Stock · Derivative | 2,171,250 | $0.00 Strike: $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-004066 · doc5.xml · derivative · entry 3 SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Indirect · See Footnote Disclosed balance after: 12,029,375 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 2,171,250 shares Expires not disclosed F3 · derivative.exercise_price: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date. F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F3 · derivative.exercise_date: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date. F3 · derivative.expiration_date: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date. F4 · balance_after: Includes 2,171,250 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by OBS Family, LLC, and 9,858,125 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder, director and officer. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. F4 · ownership.nature: Includes 2,171,250 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by OBS Family, LLC, and 9,858,125 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder, director and officer. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Read SEC document |
| June 22, 2022 Filed Jan 19, 2023 22:38 UTC |
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · 10% owner
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OtherClass A Common Stock | 836,534 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-004066 · doc5.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Indirect · by OBS Family, LLC Disclosed balance after: 836,534 F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F2 · 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. Read SEC document |
| June 22, 2022 Filed Jan 19, 2023 22:36 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
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OtherClass B Common Stock · Derivative | 2,171,250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-004065 · doc5.xml · derivative · entry 3 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Indirect · See Footnote Disclosed balance after: 12,029,375 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 2,171,250 shares Expires not disclosed F3 · derivative.exercise_price: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date. F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F3 · derivative.exercise_date: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date. F3 · derivative.expiration_date: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date. F4 · balance_after: Includes 2,171,250 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by OBS Family, LLC, and 9,858,125 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder, director and officer. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. F4 · ownership.nature: Includes 2,171,250 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by OBS Family, LLC, and 9,858,125 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder, director and officer. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Read SEC document |
| June 22, 2022 Filed Jan 19, 2023 22:36 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
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OtherClass A Common Stock | 836,534 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-004065 · doc5.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Indirect · by OBS Family, LLC Disclosed balance after: 836,534 F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F2 · 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. Read SEC document |
| June 22, 2022 Filed Jan 23, 2023 12:59 UTC |
SMITH MARCUS GDirector · 10% owner
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OtherClass B Common Stock · Derivative | 2,171,250 | $0.00 Strike: $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-004343 · doc5.xml · derivative · entry 3 SMITH MARCUS G · CIK 0001170912 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Indirect · See Footnote Disclosed balance after: 12,029,375 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 2,171,250 shares Expires not disclosed F3 · derivative.exercise_price: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date. F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F3 · derivative.exercise_date: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date. F3 · derivative.expiration_date: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date. F4 · balance_after: Includes 2,171,250 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by OBS Family, LLC, and 9,858,125 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder, director and officer. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. F4 · ownership.nature: Includes 2,171,250 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by OBS Family, LLC, and 9,858,125 shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder, director and officer. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Read SEC document |
| June 22, 2022 Filed Jan 23, 2023 12:59 UTC |
SMITH MARCUS GDirector · 10% owner
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OtherClass A Common Stock | 836,534 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-23-004343 · doc5.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH MARCUS G · CIK 0001170912 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Indirect · by OBS Family, LLC Disclosed balance after: 836,534 F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by OBS Family, LLC from Mr. O. Bruton Smith under the laws of descent and distribution automatically upon the death of Mr. O. Bruton Smith on June 22, 2022. The reporting person is a member and manager of OBS Family, LLC. F2 · 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. Read SEC document |
| April 28, 2022 Filed Apr 28, 2022 16:47 UTC |
BELK WILLIAM IDirector
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GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-026017 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 BELK WILLIAM I · CIK 0001079523 · Director 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 92,951 F1 · price: Restricted stock 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, 2020. Read SEC document |
| April 28, 2022 Filed Apr 28, 2022 16:48 UTC |
BROOKS WILLIAM RDirector
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GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-026018 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 BROOKS WILLIAM R · CIK 0001049979 · Director 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 103,316 F1 · price: Restricted stock 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, 2020. Read SEC document |
| April 28, 2022 Filed Apr 28, 2022 20:55 UTC |
TAYLOR R EUGENEDirector
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GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-026025 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 TAYLOR R EUGENE · CIK 0001189895 · Director 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 49,709 F1 · price: Restricted stock 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, 2020. Read SEC document |
| April 28, 2022 Filed Apr 28, 2022 20:51 UTC |
Hodge Michael EdwardDirector
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GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-026021 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Hodge Michael Edward · CIK 0001915472 · Director 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 3,373 F1 · price: Restricted stock 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, 2020. Read SEC document |
| April 28, 2022 Filed Apr 28, 2022 20:53 UTC |
Kaiser Keri ADirector
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GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-026023 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Kaiser Keri A · CIK 0001820192 · Director 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 10,160 F1 · price: Restricted stock 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, 2020. Read SEC document |
| April 28, 2022 Filed Apr 29, 2022 14:39 UTC |
SMITH MARCUS GDirector · 10% owner
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GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-026124 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH MARCUS G · CIK 0001170912 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 51,943 F1 · price: Restricted stock 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, 2020. Read SEC document |
| April 28, 2022 Filed Apr 29, 2022 14:38 UTC |
Harris John W. IIIDirector
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GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-026123 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Harris John W. III · CIK 0001598090 · Director 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 47,814 F1 · price: Restricted stock 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, 2020. Read SEC document |
| April 07, 2022 Filed Apr 12, 2022 15:11 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
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PurchaseCLASS A COMMON STOCK | 3,793 | $41.05 | $155,702.65 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001104659-22-044939 · tm2212501-1_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,000,000 Read SEC document |
| April 06, 2022 Filed Apr 12, 2022 15:11 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
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PurchaseCLASS A COMMON STOCK | 127,475 | $41.89 | $5,339,927.75 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001104659-22-044939 · tm2212501-1_4seq1.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 4,996,207 Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2022 Filed Apr 4, 2022 15:59 UTC |
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
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Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 5,626 | $42.51 | $239,161.26 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-022281 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 973,670 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. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2022 Filed Apr 4, 2022 20:01 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
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Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 3,382 | $42.51 | $143,768.82 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-022296 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 172,821 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. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2022 Filed Apr 4, 2022 20:01 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
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Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 4,143 | $42.51 | $176,118.93 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001209191-22-022294 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 820,263 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. Read SEC document |
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