UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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):
February 22,
2011
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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56-201079 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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6415
Idlewild Road, Suite 109
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28212 |
Charlotte,
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 566-2400
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to
Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act
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240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to
Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR
240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 22, 2011, we issued a press release announcing results for our fiscal quarter and
fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the earnings call
presentation materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 22, 2011, we issued a press release announcing the approval of a quarterly cash
dividend.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press release of Sonic Automotive, Inc. dated February 22, 2011 |
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99.2 |
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Earnings call presentation materials |
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99.3 |
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Press release of Sonic Automotive, Inc. dated February 22, 2011 |
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.
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By:
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/s/ Stephen K. Coss
Stephen K. Coss
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Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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Dated: February 22, 2011
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1
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Press release of Sonic Automotive, Inc. dated February 22, 2011 |
99.2
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Earnings call presentation materials |
99.3
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Press release of Sonic Automotive, Inc. dated February 22, 2011 |
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