AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Presents at 49th Annual Automotive Symposium Transcript

Company Overview - AutoNation is the second largest dealership group in the U.S. with over 320 new vehicle franchises across more than 240 stores [1] - The company has a market capitalization of approximately $7.4 billion and net debt of $3.7 billion, resulting in an enterprise value of $11 billion [1] - AutoNation has significantly reduced its share count from a peak of 458 million shares in 1999 to just under 37 million shares currently, demonstrating a strong history of share repurchase [1] Leadership and Management - Jeff Butler serves as the President of AutoNation Finance, while Derek Fiebig is the VP of Investor Relations [2] - Both executives have been integral to the company's operations, with Butler playing a key role in establishing the internal finance organization [2]