SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date Of Report (Date Of Earliest Event Reported) April 15, 2003
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AUTONATION, INC.
(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)
DELAWARE 1-13107 73-1105145
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(State Or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
Of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
110 S.E. 6th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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(Address Of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (954) 769-6000
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(Former Name Or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. Other Events.
On April 15, 2003, AutoNation, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing that it has signed an agreement (the "Settlement Agreement") with ANC
Rental Corporation ("ANC") and the Unsecured Creditors' Committee appointed in
ANC's bankruptcy that resolves potential claims relating to ANC's bankruptcy,
including potential claims arising out of the spin-off of ANC by the Company in
2000. The Settlement Agreement is subject to bankruptcy court approval, which
the parties will seek to obtain in early May 2003. Copies of the Settlement
Agreement and the press release are attached as exhibits hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, dated April 15, 2003.
99.2 Press Release of AutoNation, Inc., dated April 15, 2003.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AUTONATION, INC.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Jonathan P. Ferrando
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Jonathan P. Ferrando
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Dated: April 15, 2003
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, dated April 15, 2003.
99.2 Press Release of AutoNation, Inc., dated April 15, 2003.