Tapewire

NYSE · USD

SAH

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC

Export transactions ↓
Tapewire entity
4366
SEC CIK
0001043509
Parsed reports
301

Last 12 months

Inside the activity.

10 purchase rows · 5 sale rows

Disclosed non-derivative P/S rows, by transaction month. Includes amendments and private transactions.
Monthly counts
MonthPurchasesSales
Nov 202500
Dec 202500
Jan 202600
Feb 202660
Mar 202600
Apr 202600
May 202601
Jun 202604
Jul 202600
Aug 202600
Sep 202600
Oct 202640

Latest available

Insider transactions

JSON API
Reset

Purchases/sales include open-market and private transactions. Plan disclosure applies to the filing; individual rows may differ. “Not disclosed” is not “unplanned.”

The cutoff filters transaction history only. Company summaries and owner relationships show the latest available disclosures. Parser corrections can improve historical records.

Transaction dateOwner / reported roleActivity / securityShares / unitsReported priceReported valueDetails
February 12, 2020 Filed Feb 14, 2020 18:20 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
GrantClass A Common Stock 54,955 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-20-009507 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,319,958

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 2020. 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, 2021, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on February 12, 2022, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on February 12, 2023.

Read SEC document
February 12, 2020 Filed Feb 14, 2020 18:20 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chief Executive Officer · 10% owner
GrantClass A Common Stock 96,716 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-20-009506 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chief Executive Officer · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 503,297

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 2020. 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, 2021, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on February 12, 2022, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on February 12, 2023.

F2 · balance_after: The amount of shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned following the reported transaction has been decreased by 235 shares to correct a previous clerical error.

Read SEC document
February 12, 2020 Filed Apr 14, 2020 17:12 UTC Amendment
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
OtherClass A Common Stock 0 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-20-024373 · doc4a.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 965,167

F1 · kind: Subsequent to the filing of the initial Form 4 by the Reporting Person on February 14, 2020, but prior to the finalization of the grant and issuance of the restricted stock units reported on such Form 4, the grant was rescinded by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc., pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, and, as a result, such grant of restricted stock units did not occur.

Read SEC document
February 12, 2020 Filed Apr 14, 2020 21:15 UTC Amendment
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
OtherClass A Common Stock 0 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-20-024376 · doc4a.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 172,876

F1 · kind: Subsequent to the filing of the initial Form 4 by the Reporting Person on February 14, 2020, but prior to the finalization of the grant and issuance of the restricted stock units reported on such Form 4, the grant was rescinded by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc., pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, and, as a result, such grant of restricted stock units did not occur.

Read SEC document
February 12, 2020 Filed Apr 14, 2020 21:14 UTC Amendment
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
OtherClass A Common Stock 0 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-20-024375 · doc4a.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,265,003

F1 · kind: Subsequent to the filing of the initial Form 4 by the Reporting Person on February 14, 2020, but prior to the finalization of the grant and issuance of the restricted stock units reported on such Form 4, the grant was rescinded by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc., pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, and, as a result, such grant of restricted stock units did not occur.

Read SEC document
February 12, 2020 Filed Apr 14, 2020 21:13 UTC Amendment
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chief Executive Officer · 10% owner
OtherClass A Common Stock 0 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-20-024374 · doc4a.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chief Executive Officer · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 406,581

F1 · kind: Subsequent to the filing of the initial Form 4 by the Reporting Person on February 14, 2020, but prior to the finalization of the grant and issuance of the restricted stock units reported on such Form 4, the grant was rescinded by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc., pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, and, as a result, such grant of restricted stock units did not occur.

Read SEC document
February 05, 2020 Filed Feb 11, 2020 17:12 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 100 $32.37 $3,237.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001104659-20-016102 · tm207513d2_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Beneficary of IRA

Disclosed balance after: 585,968

Read SEC document
February 05, 2020 Filed Feb 11, 2020 17:12 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 100 $32.37 $3,237.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001104659-20-016102 · tm207513d2_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,834,032

Read SEC document
January 27, 2020 Filed Feb 11, 2020 17:12 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 42,200 $30.74 $1,297,228.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001104659-20-016102 · tm207513d2_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Beneficary of IRA

Disclosed balance after: 586,068

Read SEC document
January 27, 2020 Filed Feb 11, 2020 17:12 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 42,200 $30.74 $1,297,228.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001104659-20-016102 · tm207513d2_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,833,932

Read SEC document
January 22, 2020 Filed Jan 27, 2020 17:04 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 10,000 $30.79 $307,900.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001104659-20-007025 · tv537161_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,801,732

Read SEC document
January 22, 2020 Filed Feb 11, 2020 17:07 UTC Amendment OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 10,000 $30.79 $307,900.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001104659-20-016100 · tm207513d1_4a.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Beneficary of IRA

Disclosed balance after: 628,268

Read SEC document
November 14, 2019 Filed Nov 18, 2019 21:40 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
SaleClass A Common Stock 4,366 $35.00 $152,810.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-056953 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 172,876

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

Read SEC document
October 28, 2019 Filed Oct 30, 2019 21:17 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
SaleClass A Common Stock 25,000 $35.00 $875,000.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-054533 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,265,003

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

Read SEC document
September 10, 2019 Filed Sep 11, 2019 20:07 UTC
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
SaleClass A Common Stock 25,000 $30.00 $750,000.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-049132 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,290,003

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

Read SEC document
July 24, 2019 Filed Jul 26, 2019 20:04 UTC
SMITH MARCUS GDirector · 10% owner
GrantClass A Common Stock 5,561 Not disclosed Not disclosed
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-043322 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

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

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 23,882

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 18, 2017.

Read SEC document
June 11, 2019 Filed Jun 13, 2019 21:18 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
SaleClass A Common Stock 15,000 $23.60 $354,000.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-036862 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 177,242

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

Read SEC document
April 25, 2019 Filed Apr 26, 2019 15:04 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 8,543 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-026138 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BELK WILLIAM I · CIK 0001079523 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 77,390

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 18, 2017.

Read SEC document
April 25, 2019 Filed Apr 26, 2019 15:04 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 8,543 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-026137 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BROOKS WILLIAM R · CIK 0001049979 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 87,755

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 18, 2017.

Read SEC document
April 25, 2019 Filed Apr 26, 2019 19:08 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 8,543 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-026143 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

TAYLOR R EUGENE · CIK 0001189895 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 34,148

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 18, 2017.

Read SEC document
April 25, 2019 Filed Apr 26, 2019 19:07 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 8,543 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-026142 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Harris John W. III · CIK 0001598090 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 32,253

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 18, 2017.

Read SEC document
April 25, 2019 Filed Apr 26, 2019 19:06 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 8,543 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-026141 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DOOLAN VICTOR H · CIK 0001333902 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 27,805

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 18, 2017.

Read SEC document
April 25, 2019 Filed Apr 26, 2019 19:05 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 8,543 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-026139 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HELLER H ROBERT · CIK 0001102737 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 83,390

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 18, 2017.

Read SEC document
March 31, 2019 Filed Apr 2, 2019 16:09 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 5,448 $14.81 $80,684.88
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-022378 · 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: 965,167

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, 2019 Filed Apr 2, 2019 20:11 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 2,937 $14.81 $43,496.97
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-022388 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 192,242

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, 2019 Filed Apr 2, 2019 20:10 UTC
DYKE JEFFPresident
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 4,201 $14.81 $62,216.81
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-022381 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,315,003

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 08, 2019 Filed Mar 11, 2019 16:08 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
GrantClass A Common Stock 145,967 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-018400 · 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: 970,615

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 2019. 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, 2020, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on March 8, 2021, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on March 8, 2022.

Read SEC document
March 08, 2019 Filed Mar 11, 2019 20:11 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
GrantClass A Common Stock 87,738 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-018404 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 195,179

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 2019. 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, 2020, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on March 8, 2021, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on March 8, 2022.

Read SEC document
March 08, 2019 Filed Mar 11, 2019 20:10 UTC
DYKE JEFFPresident
GrantClass A Common Stock 112,572 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-018403 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,319,204

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 2019. 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, 2020, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on March 8, 2021, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on March 8, 2022.

Read SEC document
March 08, 2019 Filed Mar 11, 2019 20:09 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chief Executive Officer · 10% owner
GrantClass A Common Stock 126,075 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-018401 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chief Executive Officer · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 406,816

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 2019. 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, 2020, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on March 8, 2021, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on March 8, 2022.

Read SEC document
February 20, 2019 Filed Feb 22, 2019 13:17 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 58,918 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-012463 · 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: 824,648

F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 20, 2019 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018.

Read SEC document
February 20, 2019 Filed Feb 22, 2019 18:19 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 31,755 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-012467 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 107,441

F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 20, 2019 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018.

Read SEC document
February 20, 2019 Filed Feb 22, 2019 18:19 UTC
DYKE JEFFPresident
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 45,438 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-012465 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,206,632

F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 20, 2019 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018.

Read SEC document
February 20, 2019 Filed Feb 22, 2019 18:18 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chief Executive Officer · 10% owner
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 50,889 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-012464 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chief Executive Officer · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 280,741

F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 20, 2019 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018.

Read SEC document
February 20, 2019 Filed Jan 21, 2020 19:27 UTC Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 12,547 $15.94 $199,999.18
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-20-004233 · doc5.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 345,395

F3 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

F2 · balance_after: Due to an administrative error, transactions which occurred after Mr. Scott ceased to be a officer and director of Sonic Automotive, Inc. were not previously reported.

Read SEC document
February 20, 2019 Filed Jan 21, 2020 19:27 UTC Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 50,889 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-20-004233 · doc5.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 345,395

F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 20, 2019 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018.

F2 · balance_after: Due to an administrative error, transactions which occurred after Mr. Scott ceased to be a officer and director of Sonic Automotive, Inc. were not previously reported.

Read SEC document
February 16, 2019 Filed Feb 20, 2019 16:55 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 18,880 $15.87 $299,625.60
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-011607 · 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: 883,566

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 16, 2019 Filed Feb 20, 2019 21:58 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 10,176 $15.87 $161,493.12
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-011611 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 139,196

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 16, 2019 Filed Feb 20, 2019 21:57 UTC
DYKE JEFFPresident
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 14,561 $15.87 $231,083.07
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-011609 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,252,070

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 13, 2019 Filed Feb 15, 2019 16:17 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 7,245 $15.63 $113,239.35
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-010580 · 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: 902,446

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 13, 2019 Filed Feb 15, 2019 21:19 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 4,163 $15.63 $65,067.69
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-010585 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 149,372

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 13, 2019 Filed Feb 15, 2019 21:18 UTC
DYKE JEFFPresident
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 5,774 $15.63 $90,247.62
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-19-010581 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · President

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,266,631

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.

F2 · balance_after: The amount of securities beneficially owned by the Reporting Person was incorrectly stated on the Form 4 filed on February 27, 2018 and was reflected in a subsequent report but is being corrected now.

Read SEC document
January 04, 2019 Filed Jan 17, 2019 22:57 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 41,000 $14.27 $585,070.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001144204-19-002019 · tv511230_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Beneficary of IRA

Disclosed balance after: 618,268

Read SEC document
January 04, 2019 Filed Jan 17, 2019 22:57 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 41,000 $14.27 $585,070.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001144204-19-002019 · tv511230_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,791,732

Read SEC document
September 27, 2018 Filed Oct 1, 2018 16:42 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
PurchaseClass B Common Stock · Derivative 976,875 $21.44 $20,944,200.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-052809 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 1

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by SFC

Disclosed balance after: 9,858,125

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 976,875 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · 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.

F2 · shares: The reported securities were purchased in a private, non-market transaction and are held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder, an officer and a director.

F3 · price: Based solely on the average of the closing price of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock for the 30-day trading period ended September 21, 2018, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

F1 · 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.

F1 · 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: Represents the entire amount of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by SFC. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by SFC, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Read SEC document
September 27, 2018 Filed Oct 1, 2018 20:41 UTC PurchaseClass B Common Stock · Derivative 976,875 $21.44 $20,944,200.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-052806 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 3

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by SFC

Disclosed balance after: 9,858,125

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 976,875 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · 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.

F2 · shares: The reported securities were transferred in a private, non-market transaction and are held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder.

F3 · price: Based solely on the average of the closing price of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock for the 30-day trading period ended September 21, 2018, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

F1 · 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.

F1 · 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.

F5 · balance_after: Represents the entire amount of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by SFC. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by SFC, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Read SEC document
September 27, 2018 Filed Oct 1, 2018 20:41 UTC SaleClass B Common Stock · Derivative 900,765 $21.44 $19,312,401.60
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-052806 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 2

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by BWI

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 900,765 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · 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.

F2 · shares: The reported securities were transferred in a private, non-market transaction and are held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder.

F3 · price: Based solely on the average of the closing price of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock for the 30-day trading period ended September 21, 2018, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

F1 · 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.

F1 · 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 · ownership.nature: The reported securities were held by BWI Financial, LLC ("BWI"), a North Carolina limited liability company of which the reporting person is a member and the sole manager.

Read SEC document
September 27, 2018 Filed Oct 1, 2018 20:41 UTC SaleClass B Common Stock · Derivative 76,110 $21.44 $1,631,798.40
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-052806 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 1

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 76,110 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · 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.

F2 · shares: The reported securities were transferred in a private, non-market transaction and are held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder.

F3 · price: Based solely on the average of the closing price of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock for the 30-day trading period ended September 21, 2018, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

F1 · 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.

F1 · 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.

Read SEC document
September 27, 2018 Filed Oct 1, 2018 17:11 UTC PurchaseClass B Common Stock · Derivative 976,875 $21.44 $20,944,200.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-052830 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 1

SONIC FINANCIAL CORP · CIK 0001049980 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 9,858,125

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 976,875 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · 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.

F2 · shares: The reported securities were purchased in a private, non-market transaction.

F3 · price: Based solely on the average of the closing price of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock for the 30-day trading period ended September 21, 2018, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

F1 · 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.

F1 · 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.

Read SEC document
September 27, 2018 Filed Oct 1, 2018 22:12 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chief Executive Officer · 10% owner
PurchaseClass B Common Stock · Derivative 976,875 $21.44 $20,944,200.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-052883 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 1

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chief Executive Officer · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by SFC

Disclosed balance after: 9,858,125

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 976,875 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · 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. No conversion of the Class B Common Stock is occurring as a result of the reported transaction.

F2 · shares: The reported securities were purchased in a private, non-market transaction and are held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder and an officer.

F3 · price: Based solely on the average of the closing price of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock for the 30-day trading period ended September 21, 2018, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

F1 · 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. No conversion of the Class B Common Stock is occurring as a result of the reported transaction.

F1 · 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. No conversion of the Class B Common Stock is occurring as a result of the reported transaction.

F4 · balance_after: Represents the entire amount of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by SFC. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by SFC, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Read SEC document

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