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) September 19, 2002
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AUTONATION, INC.
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(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
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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(Address Of Principal Executive Offices) (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 September 19, 2002, AutoNation, Inc. (the "Company") announced that
its Board of Directors has named Mike Jackson Chairman of the Board, effective
January 1, 2003. Mr. Jackson, currently Chief Executive Officer, succeeds H.
Wayne Huizenga, who is retiring as Chairman effective December 31, 2002. Mr.
Huizenga will continue as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, and Mr.
Jackson will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. A copy
of the press release is attached as an exhibit hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of AutoNation, Inc., dated September
19, 2002.
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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: September 19, 2002
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release of AutoNation, Inc., dated September 19, 2002.