® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation February 2022 Updated February 16, 2022 
 
 
2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events, are not historical facts and are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. These statements can generally be identified by lead-in words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee” and other similar words or phrases. Statements that describe our Company’s objectives, plans or goals are also forward-looking statements. Examples of such forward-looking information we may be discussing in this presentation include, without limitation, the effects of COVID-19 and new variants of the virus on operations, our anticipated future new vehicle unit sales volume, revenues and profitability, our anticipated future used vehicle unit sales volume, revenues and profitability, new and used vehicle inventory levels, our anticipated future parts, service and collision repair (“Fixed Operations”) gross profit, our anticipated expense reductions, long-term annual revenue and profitability targets, anticipated future growth capital expenditures, profitability and pricing expectations in our EchoPark Segment, anticipated openings of new EchoPark stores, anticipated future EchoPark population coverage, anticipated future EchoPark revenue and unit sales volume, anticipated future performance and growth of our Franchised Dealerships Segment, anticipated liquidity positions, anticipated industry new vehicle sales volume, the implementation of growth and operating strategies, including acquisitions of dealerships and properties, anticipated future acquisition synergies, the integration of the RFJ Auto acquisition, the return of capital to stockholders, anticipated future success and impacts from the implementation of our strategic initiatives, and earnings per share expectations. You are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, involve risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, economic conditions in the markets in which we operate, supply chain disruptions and manufacturing delays, labor shortages, the impacts of inflation and increases in interest rates, new and used vehicle industry sales volume, the success of our operational strategies, the rate and timing of overall economic expansion or contraction, and the risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and other reports and information filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These forward-looking statements, risks, uncertainties and additional factors speak only as of the date of this presentation. We undertake no obligation to update any such statements, except as required under federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC. 
 
 
3 Company Overview 
 
 
4 ® Sonic Automotive: Who We Are QUICK FACTS (NYSE: SAH) a Fortune 500  Company and One  of the Nation’s  Largest Automotive  Retailers 157 25+ 23 17 $12.4 Billion $1.9 Billion 103K New Vehicles Sold 183K Total Revenues Automotive Brands Locations Used Vehicles Sold Collision Centers States Gross Profit Note: Revenue, Gross Profit, New & Used Vehicles Sold are for FY 2021 Our Core Franchised Dealerships  Segment is a Full-Service Automotive Retail Business With  Strategic Growth Levers Across  Multiple Business Lines with a  Diversified Brand Portfolio Our High Growth EchoPark  Segment Offers a Unique  Approach to Pre-Owned Vehicle  and F&I Sales Below-Market Pricing with a No  Haggle Purchase Experience  Drives Industry-Leading Used  Vehicle Volume Throughput 
 
 
5 Investment Highlights Multiple Growth  And Profit Drivers  For Franchised  Segment Unique, High  Return EchoPark  Business Model Broad Revenue  Stream  Diversification Complementary  Relationship – Sonic  Franchised And  EchoPark Disciplined Capital  Allocation To  Accelerate EchoPark  Growth Focused On Expense  Control And  Maintaining Strong  Balance Sheet Expect To Grow Total Revenue  To $28 Billion By 2025 Note: Total revenue projection is estimate of future results. Actual results may differ. Anticipated 2025 revenue includes  $3.2 billion in annual revenues expected from the RFJ Auto acquisition completed in December 2021.  See “Forward-Looking Statements.” 
 
 
6 Revenue Composition BY GEOGRAPHY TX 28% CA 24% CO 9% TN 8% FL 7% AL 5% GA 4% NC 4% MD 2% SC 2% VA 2% NV 2% All Others 3% Broad  Geographic  Distribution Geographic Footprint, Revenue Streams and Brand Mix Offer  Attractive Diversification Across the Automotive Retail Space Note: Percentages are Percent of Total Revenue for FY 2021 
 
 
7 Revenue Composition – Diversified Revenue Streams Note: Percentages are Percent of Total for FY 2021   5% 33% 11% 35% 42% 7% 42% 25% Revenue Gross Profit New Vehicle Used Vehicle (Including Wholesale) Parts, Service & Collision Repair ("Fixed Operations") Finance & Insurance ("F&I") Brand Distribution Note: Percentages are Percent of Total Revenue for FY 2021   Brand % of Revenue Franchise Brand % of Revenue BMW 21% Mercedes 10% Audi 5% Lexus 4% Land Rover 3% Porsche 3% Cadillac 2% Volvo 1% Other Luxury (1) 3% Honda 10% Toyota 6% Volkswagen 1% Hyundai 1% Nissan 1% Other Import (2) 1% EchoPark 18% Non-Franchise 18% Ford 5% Chevrolet GMC Buick 4% Luxury 52% 20%Import Domestic 10% (1) Includes MINI, Maserati, Jaguar, Infiniti, Acura and Alfa Romeo (2) Includes Subaru and Mazda Business Line Mix Majority Of Gross Profit Driven By Stable Business Lines 
 
 
8 ® EchoPark Automotive – A Unique Growth Story Growing Nationwide Distribution Network  Expected To Reach 90% Of Population By 2025 Unique, High Return  Business Model Focus On High Quality 1 to 4-Year-Old Nearly New Vehicles Wide Reach – 30% of Guests Travel More Than 30 Minutes  To Shop Our Inventory Priced Up To  $3,000 Below  Market With Simplified, Easy  Purchase Experience Focus On  Pre-Owned Market – 2.5x Larger &  More Stable Than New  Vehicle Market The New Car Alternative™ Price. Quality. Experience. 
 
 
9 Franchised Dealerships ® ® Complementary Relationship Between Segments • Thrives When New Vehicle Industry  Is Healthy, Particularly Where  Luxury Brands Are Strong • Diversified Revenue Streams  • Relatively Low Fixed Costs And  Multiple Strategic Levers • Further Growth Opportunities:  Parts And Service Business  Used Vehicles  F&I Penetration   Expense Leverage  Strategic Acquisitions • Strong Secular Growth Phase Due To:   Focus On Highly Fragmented Pre-Owned Vehicle Market  Below-Market Pricing Strategy   Simplified, Easy Purchase  Experience  • In A Declining Pre-Owned Vehicle Price  Environment, EchoPark Should:  Benefit From Rapid Inventory  Turns, Creating An Even Greater  Pricing Advantage Over  Competitors To Drive Additional  Unit Sales Volume 
 
 
10 Strategic Direction • Continued Growth  Opportunity In Parts &  Service, F&I Per Unit • Ongoing Profitability  Enhancement Through  SG&A Expense Control,  Inventory Management • Pursue Strategic  Acquisition Opportunities  As Market Evolves • Utilize Existing  Infrastructure To Support  Omnichannel Distribution  Network • Early-Stage Strong Secular  Growth Phase • Achieved >30% Population  Coverage By End Of 2021,  Expect 90% Coverage By  2025 • Nationwide Distribution  Network Expected To Deliver  575,000 Unit Sales And $14  Billion In Annual Revenues By 2025  • Addressable Market  Opportunity Of 2 Million  Vehicles • Invest In Proprietary Digital  Retail Platform To  Accelerate Growth • Focus On Guest Experience  To Drive Market Share  Gains • Balanced Capital Allocation  Strategy Prioritizes  Highest Return on  Investment • Return Of Capital To  Shareholders Via Dividend  And Share Repurchase  Program Franchised Dealerships EchoParkStrategic Drivers Note: Profitability and revenue projection are estimates of future results. Actual results may differ. See “Forward-Looking Statements.” 
 
 
11 Focus On Strong Balance Sheet And Liquidity December 31, 2021 December 31,2020 (In Millions) Cash and cash equivalents 299.4$                       170.3$                        Availability under the 2021 Revolving Credit Facility(1) 281.4                          214.7                           Availability under the 2019 Mortgage Facility 22.2                            11.2                             Availability under the 2020 Line Of Credit Facility(2) -                                57.0                             Floor plan deposit balance 99.8                            73.2                             Total available liquidity resources 702.8$                       526.4$                        Covenant Requirement* December 31, 2021 December 31,2020 Liquidity ratio >= 1.05 1.26                            1.18                             Fixed charge coverage ratio >= 1.20 2.69                            2.07                             Total lease adjusted leverage ratio <= 5.75 2.46                            2.78                             Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio(3) 1.80                            1.29                             * As Defined In The 2021 Revolving Credit Facility and 2019 Mortgage Facility (1) Balance As Of December 31, 2020 Was Under The 2016 Revolving Credit Facility (2) During Q4 2021 The 2020 Line Of Credit Facility Was Terminated By Sonic  (3) Refer To Appendix For Calculation And Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (A Non-GAAP Measure) and Net Debt To Adjusted EBITDA Ratio (A Non-GAAP Measure) In October 2021, Sonic Amended Its 2021 Credit Facilities To Increase Total Revolver And  Floor Plan Capacity To $2.95 Billion 
 
 
12 EchoPark 
 
 
13 EchoPark – Brand Promise Up To 40% Below  New Vehicle Price Up To $3,000 Below  Used Vehicle Market  Price High Quality, Low  Mileage Vehicles Transparent Guest-Centric  Experience New Car Feel  Without The New  Car Price Complete Purchase  In Under An Hour Free CARFAX  Report With  Every Vehicle Buy & Sell  Your Way – On-Site Or Online P r i c e .  Q u a l i t y.  E x p e r i e n c e . L o w  C o s t  O m n i c h a n n e l  M o d e l 
 
 
14 EchoPark – Developing Nationwide Distribution Network Over 30% Population Coverage At End Of 2021 Target 90% Population Coverage By 2025 Note: Future locations and U.S. population coverage are based on projections. Actual results may differ. See “Forward-Looking Statements.” * Northwest Motorsport consists of 11 pre-owned vehicle stores that were included in the RFJ Auto acquisition in December 2021. NWM NWM NWM NWM NWM Existing Delivery  Center Delivery Center  Coverage Area Existing Retail Hub Future Market  Opportunities Existing Northwest Motorsport  Market* NWM 
 
 
15 EchoPark – Addressable Market Opportunity * Share Of Vehicles That Fit Model In Existing  EchoPark Markets Target 90% Population  Coverage  By 2025 With Growing  Nationwide Distribution  Network Target 10% Market  Share Already Achieving This  Share* In Multiple Markets Priced Up to $3,000 Below  Used Competes On Price vs.  5 to 6-Year-Old Vehicles, Consumer Can Buy Newer  Vehicle For Same Price Priced Up To 40% Below  New Converts Prospective  New Car Buyers 2 MILLION Opportunity 15+  MILLION  1–4-Year-Old  Vehicles 6+  MILLION 5–6-Year- Old  Vehicles 13+  MILLION New  Vehicles 3.2% Q4 2021 Average Market Share* (5.6% Excluding New Markets) Annual Retail Vehicle Sales Volume  
 
 
16 EchoPark – Growth Forecast 77,835  575,000  FY 2021 FY 2025E Retail Unit Sales Volume FY 2021 FY 2025E $2.3  $14.0  Total Revenues (In Billions) 56%  CAGR $(65.6) $220.0  FY 2021* FY 2025E Pre-Tax Profit (Loss) (In Millions) $(46.3) $260.0  FY 2021* FY 2025E EBITDA (In Millions) Growth Drivers • Reached >30% Of U.S. Population By End Of 2021, Expect 90% By 2025 • Population Coverage, Market Density Growth And Continued Market  Share Gains Drive Long-Term Opportunity To Achieve 2 Million Retail  Unit Sales Annually • Existing Markets Generate ~400,000 Unique Leads On An Annualized  Basis • Expand Through Mix Of Medium/Large Retail Hubs And Delivery  Centers Supporting Growing eCommerce Distribution Network • See 4-Wall Model On Next Slide Note: Amounts are estimates of future results used for modeling purposes. Actual results may differ materially. * Refer To Appendix For Calculation And Reconciliation of Adjusted Pre-Tax Profit (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP Measures) 
 
 
17 EchoPark – Modeled 4-Wall Economics At Maturity (Modeled Metrics Assume 100% Maturity) Delivery  Center Medium Retail Hub Large Retail Hub Average Monthly Retail Unit Volume 300                  750                  1,500                 Average Vehicle Selling Price 20,500$           20,500$           20,500$             Total Annual Revenues 82,000,000$    205,000,000$  410,000,000$    Total Combined Gross Profit Per Unit Retailed ("GPU") 1,700$             2,150$             2,150$               Target SG&A Expenses as % of Gross Profit 65% 60% 60% Annual Pre-Tax Profit 2,100,000$      7,200,000$      14,400,000$      Average Compensation Per Employee (with Fringe) 68,000$           78,000$           78,000$             Total Headcount 7                      105                  170                    Sales Experience Guide ("EG") Headcount N/A 25                    50                      Average Retail Unit Sales Per EG Per Month N/A 30                    30                      Target Inventory Days' Supply N/A 30 Days 30 Days Working Capital Investment -$                 15,000,000$    31,000,000$      Inventory Floor Plan Financing -$                 (15,000,000)$   (31,000,000)$     Capital Expenditures, Including Land (Varies By Market) $1-2 Million $7-12 Million $20-25 Million Estimated Months to Breakeven 3-6 Months 6-9 Months 6-9 Months Estimated Years to Maturity 2 Years 4 Years 5 Years Expected Pre-Tax Return On Investment 55%+ 35% - 50% 28% - 33% Note: Assuming target GPU above, estimated average pre-tax losses of $1.5 to $2.0 million per new medium or large retail hub opening in normal used vehicle pricing environment  (Approximately ~40% incurred in 3 months prior to opening, ~60% incurred post-opening prior to targeted breakeven). Pre-tax losses for new Delivery Center locations are expected to  be approximately $0.2 million per location prior to targeted breakeven. Note: Amounts are estimates of future results used for comparative modeling purposes. Actual store results may differ. See “Forward-Looking Statements.” 
 
 
18 EchoPark – Delivery Center Model Existing Retail Hub Example Delivery Center Market  Coverage Opportunity Delivery Center Model • Utilize Nearby Retail Hub For Inventory Storage And  Reconditioning (Asset Light Expansion) • Advertise Inventory Online In Surrounding Markets • Drive Incremental eCommerce Sales In New Markets • Inspect & Buy Vehicles From Guests After Online  Appraisal And Firm Purchase Offer  • Arrange Vehicle Transport To Delivery Center  • Guest Picks Up Vehicle At EchoPark Delivery Center  Nearest Their Home (i.e. Next-To-Last-Mile Delivery) Strategic Advantages • Accelerates Entry Into New Markets With Minimal  Capital Expenditures Or Overhead Costs • Same Guest-Centric Purchase Experience And  Convenience • Blend Of Brick And Mortar And eCommerce  Distribution Network Creates Operating Leverage  Delivery Center Markets • Expect To Support 3 To 4 Delivery Centers Per  Retail Hub • Target Adjacent Secondary Markets Or Large Metro  Markets Where Traditional Dealership Real Estate Is  Unavailable Or Cost Prohibitive 
 
 
19 EchoPark – High Volume Model Drives Superior Returns Gross Profit Per Unit (“GPU”) Franchised Used EchoPark Better /  (Worse) Front-End Used Vehicle GPU $1,300 $(100) F&I GPU $1,800 $2,250 Parts and Service Reconditioning GPU $500 - Total Used-Related GPU $3,600 $2,150 ($1,450) Volume Differential Factor x1 X5 Pro Forma Comparative Used-Related Gross Profit $3,600 $10,750 $7,150 Ultra-Low Pricing Attractive F&I High Volume Throughput Below-Market Pricing  Drives High Customer Lead  Volume Higher Penetration Rates On F&I Products  vs. Industry Average 5X Volume Throughput Per  Retail Hub vs. Sonic  Franchised Stores Note: Amounts are normalized estimates of future results used for comparative modeling purposes. Actual results may differ. 
 
 
20 EchoPark – Growth Path 212  660 881 920 764 941 1,136  1,585 1,685 1,673 2,049 2,400  4,496  5,518  7,459 7,698  8,762  11,051  12,587  13,206  12,676  13,986  13,207  15,127  14,841  19,670  21,261 21,255  15,649   $-  $100  $200  $300  $400  $500  $600  $700 (In  M illi on s) Quarterly Used Retail Units Quarterly Revenue Price Adjustments To Address Ongoing Challenges In  Wholesale Price Environment Reduced Unit Volume In  Q4 2021 – Expect To Continue Through Q2 2022 
 
 
21 EchoPark – Adjusted EBITDA Trend ($2.8) ($1.1) ($3.4) ($2.2) ($3.0) ($2.1) $5.0 $4.8  $6.4  $5.3 $5.2 $5.6  $3.1  ($2.9) $6.2  ($9.4) ($28.5) ($14.6) $6.1 $6.2 $6.8  $4.8  $(0.3) $6.7  $(4.0) $(11.7) $(6.1)  $(30)  $(25)  $(20)  $(15)  $(10)  $(5)  $-  $5  $10 Adjusted EBITDA Less Impact of New Stores (In  M illi on s) Adjusted Pricing And Volume Beginning In Q3 2021 To Mitigate  Effects Of Wholesale Price Increases On EBITDA Losses In Q4 2021 Refer To Appendix For Calculation And Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (A Non-GAAP Measure) Newly Opened Store Losses And Future Store Pre-Opening Costs Expected To Reduce Adjusted EBITDA  By $12-14 Million Annually, Before Impact Of Wholesale Market Price Conditions On GPU 
 
 
22 Franchised Dealerships 
 
 
23 New & Used Vehicle Sales Parts & Service (P&S) Finance & Insurance (F&I) ® Franchised Dealerships Franchised  Dealerships111 Brands, Luxury  Weighted25+ Diversified Revenue Streams • New & Used Vehicle Sales • Parts  Service (P S) • Finance & Insurance (F&I) Collision  Repair Centers17 17 States Stable Business With Organic And Acquisition  Growth Opportunities Resilient And Flexible Business Model Through  Economic Cycles 
 
 
24 Franchised Dealerships – Geographic Footprint Diversified Geographic  Market Platform 111 Stores, 25+ Brands,  17 Collision Repair Centers RFJ Auto Acquisition Closed In  December 2021 • 22 Franchised Locations In 6  States, 16 New Vehicle  Brands • Added 5 New States, 5 New  Brands To Portfolio 
 
 
25 Franchised Dealerships – Strategic Growth Levers Multiple  Growth Drivers Pursue Strategic  Acquisitions  Opportunities Grow Parts  and Service Retention Maximize F&I Penetration High Used Vehicle  Volume  Throughput Data-Driven  Inventory  Management Apply  EchoPark  Learnings Develop  Omnichannel  Platform SG&A Expense  Discipline Realize  Synergies From  Acquisitions 
 
 
26 Omnichannel Strategy 
 
 
27 Full Omnichannel Infrastructure Guest  Experience  Managers Centralized Appraisals,  Inventory Sourcing,  Pricing Centralized  Call Support Centralized  F&I Digital  Interface People Proprietary Technology Centralized  Marketing Develop & Launch eCommerce Platform B u y  &  S e l l  Yo u r  Wa y Proprietary Ability to Buy a Car A to Z Online or Any Step In Between Utilize SIMS, Python Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, Hyper-Intelligence Technology  ON-SITE ONLINE Se am le ss  G ue st  E xp er ie nc e 
 
 
28 Buy & Sell Your Way • Complete A Traditional  Vehicle Purchase  Experience With A  Modern, Technology- Enabled Approach • Can Be Completed In  Under An Hour • Research Online, Utilize  Chat, Text, Phone, Zoom  To Reduce In-Person  Process • Review And Select  Insurance Products And  Financing Options • Includes Online Trade-In  Appraisal And Firm  Purchase Offer • Complete A Full  eCommerce  Transaction In Minutes • Conveniently Test  Drive And Finalize  Purchase At   Franchised Dealership,  EchoPark Retail Hub  Or EchoPark Delivery  Center Buy & Sell  Your Way Start Online, Finish On-Site Or  Buy Completely Online Buy On-Site • Our Blend Of Brick And  Mortar And eCommerce  Strategies Allows  Guests To Choose  Their Preferred  Buying Approach • A Flexible, Guest- Centric Experience  With Options • Will Be Seamless To  The Guest, Regardless  Of Which Path They  Choose Represents ~10% Of Q4 2021 Vehicle  Sales Transactions 
 
 
29 Appendix 
 
 
30 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Segment Income  Franchised Dealerships Segment EchoPark Segment Consolidated (In millions, except unit data) Q4 2021 Q4 2020 Q4 2021 Q4 2020 Q4 2021 Q4 2020 Revenues 2,605.4$      2,411.7$      579.2$        386.9$        3,184.6$     2,798.6$      Gross profit 489.7$          363.0$          40.9$          26.1$          530.6$        389.1$         SG&A expenses 282.8$          235.9$          60.5$          23.1$          343.3$        259.0$         Adjusted segment income 165.7$          91.8$            (20.2)$         (6.2)$           145.5$        85.6$           Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) (1.2)               0.8                -                 5.2               (1.2)              6.0                Long-term compensation charges -                  -                  (6.5)              -                 (6.5)              -                  Loss on extinguishment of debt (15.6)             -                  -                 -                 (15.6)           -                  Segment income 148.9$          92.6$            (26.7)$         (1.0)$           122.2$        91.6$           Impairment charges -                  (1.2)               (0.1)              -                 (0.1)              (1.2)               Earnings (loss) from continuing     operations before taxes 148.9$          91.4$            (26.8)$         (1.0)$           122.1$        90.4$           Adjusted earnings (loss) from     continuing operations before taxes 165.7$          91.8$            (20.3)$         (6.2)$           145.4$        85.6$           Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) (1.2)               0.8                -                 5.2               (1.2)              6.0                Long-term compensation charges -                  -                  (6.5)              -                 (6.5)              -                  Loss on extinguishment of debt (15.6)             -                  -                 -                 (15.6)           -                  Impairment charges -                  (1.2)               -                 -                 -                 (1.2)               Earnings (loss) from continuing     operations before taxes 148.9$          91.4$            (26.8)$         (1.0)$           122.1$        90.4$           Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations 113.7$        65.8$           Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) (before taxes) (1.2)              6.0                Long-term compensation charges (before taxes) (6.5)              -                  Loss on extinguishment of debt (before taxes) (15.6)           -                  Impairment charges (before taxes) -                 (1.2)               Tax effect of items of interest and non-recurring tax items 5.9               (13.1)            Net income (loss) from continuing operations 96.3$          57.5$           New vehicle unit sales volume 25,721          27,566          59                -                   25,780        27,566         Retail used vehicle unit sales volume 23,397          25,490          15,649        14,841        39,046        40,331         Note: Segment Income (Loss) Defined As Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Taxes And Impairment Charges 
 
 
31 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Segment Income  Franchised Dealerships Segment EchoPark Segment Consolidated (In millions, except unit data) FY 2021 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2020 Revenues 10,051.1$    8,348.0$      2,345.3$     1,419.0$     12,396.4$   9,767.0$      Gross profit 1,765.6$      1,309.4$      148.8$        114.0$        1,914.3$     1,423.6$      SG&A expenses 1,076.9$      933.7$          197.8$        94.9$          1,274.7$     1,028.7$      Adjusted segment income 547.1$          227.2$          (65.5)$         (1.2)$           481.6$        226.0$         Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) (1.2)               4.0                -                 5.2               (1.2)              9.2                Long-term compensation charges -                  -                  (6.5)              -                 (6.5)              -                  Loss on extinguishment of debt (15.6)             -                  -                 -                 (15.6)           -                  Segment income 530.3$          231.2$          (72.0)$         4.0$             458.3$        235.2$         Impairment charges -                  (270.0)           (0.1)              -                 (0.1)              (270.0)          Earnings (loss) from continuing     operations before taxes 530.3$          (38.8)$           (72.1)$         4.0$             458.2$        (34.8)$          Adjusted earnings (loss) from     continuing operations before taxes 547.1$          226.4$          (65.6)$         (1.2)$           481.5$        225.2$         Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) (1.2)               4.0                -                 5.2               (1.2)              9.2                Long-term compensation charges -                  -                  (6.5)              -                 (6.5)              -                  Loss on extinguishment of debt (15.6)             -                  -                 -                 (15.6)           -                  Impairment charges -                  (269.2)           -                 -                 -                 (269.2)          Earnings (loss) from continuing     operations before taxes 530.3$          (38.8)$           (72.1)$         4.0$             458.2$        (34.8)$          Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations 366.3$        168.9$         Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) (before taxes) (1.2)              9.2                Long-term compensation charges (before taxes) (6.5)              -                  Loss on extinguishment of debt (before taxes) (15.6)           -                  Impairment charges (before taxes) -                 (269.2)          Tax effect of items of interest and non-recurring tax items 5.9               40.4              Net income (loss) from continuing operations 348.9$        (50.7)$          New vehicle unit sales volume 103,358       93,281          128              -                   103,486      93,281         Retail used vehicle unit sales volume 105,457       101,864       77,835        57,161        183,292      159,025       Note: Segment Income (Loss) Defined As Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Taxes And Impairment Charges 
 
 
32 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Consolidated SG&A Expenses  Q4 2021  Q4 2020 Change % Change  FY 2021  FY 2020 Change % Change (In millions) (In millions) Reported: Compensation 226.0$      176.1$       $       (49.9) (28.3)% 834.5$      659.8$       $    (174.7) (26.5)% Advertising 17.4           10.5                       (6.9) (65.7)% 61.6           42.2                     (19.4) (46.0)% Rent 12.1           13.6                         1.5 11.0 % 53.2           54.5                         1.3 2.4 % Other 87.8           58.8                     (29.0) (49.3)% 325.4         272.2                   (53.2) (19.5)% Total SG&A expenses 343.3$      259.0$       $       (84.3) (32.5)% 1,274.7$   1,028.7$    $    (246.0) (23.9)% Items of interest: Long-term compensation charges (6.5)$          -$             (6.5)$          -$              Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) (1.2)            6.0             (1.2)            9.2              Total SG&A adjustments (7.7)$          6.0$           (7.7)$          9.2$            Adjusted: Total adjusted SG&A expenses 335.6$      265.0$      1,267.0$   1,037.9$    Reported: SG&A expenses as a % of gross profit: Compensation 42.6 % 45.2 %             260 bps 43.6 % 46.3 %             270 bps Advertising 3.3 % 2.7 %              (60) bps 3.2 % 3.0 %              (20) bps Rent 2.3 % 3.5 %             120 bps 2.8 % 3.8 %             100 bps Other 16.5 % 15.2 %            (130) bps 17.0 % 19.2 %             220 bps Total SG&A expenses as a % of gross profit 64.7 % 66.6 %             190 bps 66.6 % 72.3 %             570 bps Items of interest: Long-term compensation charges (1.2)% - % (0.3)% - % Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) (0.2)% 1.5 % (0.1)% 0.6 % Total effect of adjustments (1.4)% 1.5 % (0.4)% 0.6 % Adjusted: Total adjusted SG&A expenses as a % of gross profit 63.3 % 68.1 % 66.2 % 72.9 % Gross profit 530.6$      389.1$      1,914.3$   1,423.6$    Better / (Worse) Better / (Worse) 
 
 
33 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Franchised SG&A Expenses  Q4 2021  Q4 2020 Change % Change  FY 2021  FY 2020 Change % Change (In millions) (In millions) Reported: Compensation 189.8$      160.0$       $       (29.8) (18.6)% 719.6$      598.3$       $    (121.3) (20.3)% Advertising 6.3             6.0                         (0.3) (5.0)% 26.1           30.1                         4.0 13.3 % Rent 10.4           12.2                         1.8 14.8 % 46.6           50.1                         3.5 7.0 % Other 76.3           57.7                     (18.6) (32.2)% 284.6         255.2                   (29.4) (11.5)% Total SG&A expenses 282.8$      235.9$       $       (46.9) (19.9)% 1,076.9$   933.7$       $    (143.2) (15.3)% Items of interest: Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) (1.2)$          0.8$           (1.2)$          4.0$            Total SG&A adjustments (1.2)$          0.8$           (1.2)$          4.0$            Adjusted: Total adjusted SG&A expenses 281.6$      236.7$      1,075.7$   937.7$       Reported: SG&A expenses as a % of gross profit: Compensation 38.8 % 44.1 %             530 bps 40.8 % 45.7 %             490 bps Advertising 1.3 % 1.7 %                40 bps 1.5 % 2.3 %                80 bps Rent 2.1 % 3.4 %             130 bps 2.6 % 3.8 %             120 bps Other 15.5 % 15.8 %                30 bps 16.1 % 19.5 %             340 bps Total SG&A expenses as a % of gross profit 57.7 % 65.0 %             730 bps 61.0 % 71.3 %          1,030 bps Items of interest: Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) (0.2)% 0.2 % (0.1)% 0.3 % Total effect of adjustments (0.2)% 0.2 % (0.1)% 0.3 % Adjusted: Total adjusted SG&A expenses as a % of gross profit 57.5 % 65.2 % 60.9 % 71.6 % Gross profit 489.7$      363.0$      1,765.6$   1,309.4$    Better / (Worse) Better / (Worse) 
 
 
34 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – EchoPark SG&A Expenses  Q4 2021  Q4 2020 Change % Change  FY 2021  FY 2020 Change % Change (In millions) (In millions) Reported: Compensation 36.2$         16.1$          $       (20.1) (124.8)% 114.9$      61.5$          $       (53.4) (86.8)% Advertising 11.1           4.5                         (6.6) (146.7)% 35.5           12.1                     (23.4) (193.4)% Rent 1.7             1.4                         (0.3) (21.4)% 6.6             4.4                         (2.2) (50.0)% Other 11.5           1.1                       (10.4) (945.5)% 40.8           16.9                     (23.9) (141.4)% Total SG&A expenses 60.5$         23.1$          $       (37.4) (161.9)% 197.8$      94.9$          $    (102.9) (108.4)% Items of interest: Long-term compensation charges (6.5)$          -$             (6.5)$          -$              Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) -               5.2             -               5.2              Total SG&A adjustments (6.5)$          5.2$           (6.5)$          5.2$            Adjusted: Total adjusted SG&A expenses 54.0$         28.3$         191.3$      100.1$       Reported: SG&A expenses as a % of gross profit: Compensation 88.5 % 61.7 %         (2,680) bps 77.2 % 53.9 %         (2,330) bps Advertising 27.1 % 17.2 %            (990) bps 23.9 % 10.6 %         (1,330) bps Rent 4.2 % 5.4 %             120 bps 4.4 % 3.9 %              (50) bps Other 28.3 % 3.9 %         (2,440) bps 27.4 % 14.7 %         (1,270) bps Total SG&A expenses as a % of gross profit 148.1 % 88.2 %         (5,990) bps 132.9 % 83.1 %         (4,980) bps Items of interest: Long-term compensation charges (15.9)% - % (4.3)% - % Acquisition and disposition-related gain (loss) - % 19.7 % - % 4.5 % Total effect of adjustments (15.9)% 19.7 % (4.3)% 4.5 % Adjusted: Total adjusted SG&A expenses as a % of gross profit 132.2 % 107.9 % 128.6 % 87.6 % Gross profit 40.9$         26.1$         148.8$      114.0$       Better / (Worse) Better / (Worse) 
 
 
35 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Earnings Per Share Q4 2021 Q4 2020 (In millions, except per share amounts) Weighted- Average Shares Amount Per Share Amount Weighted- Average Shares Amount Per Share Amount Diluted earnings (loss) and shares       from continuing operations 42.8           96.3$              2.25$         44.0           57.5$              1.31$          Pre-tax items of interest: Acquisition and disposition-related (gain) loss 1.2$                (6.0)$                Long-term compensation charges 6.5                  -                        Loss on extinguishment of debt 15.6                -                        Impairment charges -                       1.2                   Total pre-tax items of interest 23.3$              (4.8)$                Tax effect of items of interest (5.9)                 1.2                   Non-recurring tax items -                       11.9                 Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) and       shares from continuing operations 42.8           113.7$            2.66$         44.0           65.8$              1.50$          
 
 
36 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Earnings Per Share FY 2021 FY 2020 (In millions, except per share amounts) Weighted- Average Shares Amount Per Share Amount Weighted- Average Shares Amount Per Share Amount Diluted earnings (loss) and shares       from continuing operations(1) 43.3           348.9$            8.06$         42.5           (50.7)$             (1.19)$        Pre-tax items of interest: Acquisition and disposition-related (gain) loss 1.2$                (9.2)$                Long-term compensation charges 6.5                  -                        Loss on extinguishment of debt 15.6                -                        Impairment charges -                       269.2               Total pre-tax items of interest 23.3$              260.0$             Tax effect of items of interest (5.9)                 (40.4)                Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) and       shares from continuing operations 43.3           366.3$            8.46$         43.9           168.9$            3.85$          (1) Basic Weighted-Average Shares Used For FY 2020 Due To Net Loss On Reported GAAP Basis 
 
 
37 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA Note – Balance Sheet Amounts Are As Of December 31 for the FY Then Ended.  (In millions) FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 Net Income (Loss) 93.0$            51.7$        144.1$      (51.4)$       348.9$          Provision For Income Taxes 13.2              22.6          55.0          15.6          109.3            Income (Loss) Before Taxes 106.2$          74.3$        199.1$      (35.8)$       458.2$          Non-Floor Plan Interest 50.5              52.0          50.5          38.7          44.7              Depreciation and Amortization 92.1              96.7          95.6          93.9          104.3            Stock-Based Compensation Expense 11.1              11.9          10.8          11.7          15.0              Loss (Gain) On Exit Of Leased Dealerships 2.2                1.7            (0.2)           -            -                Impairment Charges 9.4                29.5          20.8          270.0        0.1                Loss (Gain) On Debt Extinguishment 14.6              -            6.7            -            15.6              Long-Term Compensation Charges -               32.5          -            -            8.0                Acquisition and Disposition-Related (Gain) Loss (10.0)            (39.3)         (74.8)         (8.2)           (0.4)               Adjusted EBITDA 276.1$          259.3$      308.5$      370.3$      645.5$          Long-Term Debt (Including Current Portion) 1,024.7$       945.1$      706.9$      720.1$      1,561.2$       Cash and Equivalents (6.4)              (5.9)           (29.1)         (170.3)       (299.4)           Floor Plan Deposit Balance (3.0)              -            -            (73.2)         (99.8)             Net Debt 1,015.3$       939.2$      677.8$      476.6$      1,162.0$       Net Debt To Adjusted EBITDA Ratio 3.68              3.62          2.20          1.29          1.80              Long-Term Debt (Including Current Portion) To  Adjusted EBITDA Ratio 3.71              3.64          2.29          1.94          2.42              
 
 
38 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA Note – Balance Sheet Amounts Are As Of December 31 for the FY Then Ended.  Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             96.3  $             57.3  Provision For Income Taxes                 25.8                 32.8  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $           148.9  $            (26.8)  $                   -  $           122.1  $             90.6  $              (0.8)  $               0.3  $             90.1  Non-Floor Plan Interest                 16.2                   0.7                       -                 16.9                   9.0                   0.2                       -                   9.2  Depreciation And Amortization                 23.4                   4.9                       -                 28.3                 21.1                   2.9                       -                 24.0  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   3.8                       -                       -                   3.8                   3.2                       -                       -                   3.2  Impairment Charges                       -                   0.1                       -                   0.1                   1.2                       -                       -                   1.2  Loss On Debt Extinguishment                 15.6                       -                       -                 15.6                       -                       -                       -                       -  Long-Term Compensation Charges                       -                   6.5                       -                   6.5                       -                       -                       -                       -  Acquisition and Disposition-Related (Gain) Loss                   0.5                       -                       -                   0.5                  (0.8)                  (5.2)                       -                  (6.0) Adjusted EBITDA  $           208.4  $            (14.6)  $                   -  $           193.8  $           124.3  $              (2.9)  $               0.3  $           121.7  Q4 2021 Q4 2020 Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             84.6  $             59.8  Provision For Income Taxes                 27.4                 20.6  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $           145.1  $            (32.9)  $              (0.2)  $           112.0  $             80.4  $               0.2  $              (0.2)  $             80.4  Non-Floor Plan Interest                   8.8                   0.3                       -                   9.1                   9.8                   0.1                       -                   9.9  Depreciation And Amortization                 21.9                   4.0                       -                 25.9                 21.0                   2.8                       -                 23.8  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   3.7                       -                       -                   3.7                   3.2                       -                       -                   3.2  Impairment Charges                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -  Long-Term Compensation Charges                       -                   0.5                       -                   0.5                       -                       -                       -                       -  Gain On Franchise And Real Estate Disposals                  (0.1)                  (0.4)                       -                  (0.5)                  (3.4)                       -                       -                  (3.4) Adjusted EBITDA  $           179.4  $            (28.5)  $              (0.2)  $           150.7  $           111.0  $               3.1  $              (0.2)  $           113.9  Q3 2021 Q3 2020 
 
 
39 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $           113.8  $             30.8  Provision For Income Taxes                 37.0                   6.3  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $           165.4  $            (14.4)  $              (0.2)  $           150.8  $             34.8  $               2.6  $              (0.3)  $             37.1  Non-Floor Plan Interest                   8.9                   0.3                       -                   9.2                   9.0                   0.2                       -                   9.2  Depreciation And Amortization                 21.4                   4.2                       -                 25.6                 20.5                   2.8                       -                 23.3  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   4.0                       -                       -                   4.0                   3.0                       -                       -                   3.0  Impairment Charges                       -                       -                       -                       -                   0.8                       -                       -                   0.8  Long-Term Compensation Charges                       -                   0.5                       -                   0.5                       -                       -                       -                       -  Gain On Franchise And Real Estate Disposals                  (0.4)                       -                       -                  (0.4)                   1.1                       -                       -                   1.1  Adjusted EBITDA  $           199.3  $              (9.4)  $              (0.2)  $           189.7  $             69.2  $               5.6  $              (0.3)  $             74.5  Q2 2021 Q2 2020 Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             54.2  $          (199.3) Provision For Income Taxes                 19.1                (44.2) Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $             70.5  $               2.0  $               0.8  $             73.3  $          (245.3)  $               2.1  $              (0.3)  $          (243.5) Non-Floor Plan Interest                   9.1                   0.4                       -                   9.5                 10.0                   0.4                       -                 10.4  Depreciation And Amortization                 21.2                   3.3                       -                 24.5                 20.1                   2.7                       -                 22.8  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   3.5                       -                       -                   3.5                   2.4                       -                       -                   2.4  Impairment Charges                       -                       -                       -                       -               268.0                       -                       -               268.0  Long-Term Compensation Charges                       -                   0.5                       -                   0.5                       -                       -                       -                       -  Gain On Franchise And Real Estate Disposals                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -  Adjusted EBITDA  $           104.3  $               6.2  $               0.8  $           111.3  $             55.2  $               5.2  $              (0.3)  $             60.1  Q1 2021 Q1 2020 
 
 
40 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             57.3  $             46.3  Provision For Income Taxes                 32.8                 14.7  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $             90.6  $              (0.8)  $               0.3  $             90.1  $             75.5  $            (14.5)  $                   -  $             61.0  Non-Floor Plan Interest                   9.0                   0.2                       -                   9.2                 12.2                   0.4                       -                 12.6  Depreciation And Amortization                 21.1                   2.9                       -                 24.0                 21.0                   2.8                       -                 23.8  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   3.2                       -                       -                   3.2                   2.7                       -                       -                   2.7  Impairment Charges                   1.2                       -                       -                   1.2                   1.1                 16.6                       -                 17.7  Loss On Debt Extinguishment                       -                       -                       -                       -                   6.7                       -                       -                   6.7  Gain On Franchise And Real Estate Disposals                  (0.8)                  (5.2)                       -                  (6.0)                (29.2)                       -                       -                (29.2) Adjusted EBITDA  $           124.3  $              (2.9)  $               0.3  $           121.7  $             90.0  $               5.3  $                   -  $             95.3  Q4 2020 Q4 2019 Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             59.8  $             29.0  Provision For Income Taxes                 20.6                 11.3  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $             80.4  $               0.2  $              (0.2)  $             80.4  $             38.4  $               2.1  $              (0.2)  $             40.3  Non-Floor Plan Interest                   9.8                   0.1                       -                   9.9                 11.9                   0.5                       -                 12.4  Depreciation And Amortization                 21.0                   2.8                       -                 23.8                 21.6                   2.7                       -                 24.3  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   3.2                       -                       -                   3.2                   2.7                       -                       -                   2.7  Impairment Charges                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                   1.1                       -                   1.1  Gain On Franchise Disposals                  (3.4)                       -                       -                  (3.4)                   0.8                       -                       -                   0.8  Adjusted EBITDA  $           111.0  $               3.1  $              (0.2)  $           113.9  $             75.4  $               6.4  $              (0.2)  $             81.6  Q3 2020 Q3 2019 
 
 
41 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             30.8  $             26.6  Provision For Income Taxes                   6.3                 10.0  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $             34.8  $               2.6  $              (0.3)  $             37.1  $             35.1  $               1.7  $              (0.2)  $             36.6  Non-Floor Plan Interest                   9.0                   0.2                       -                   9.2                 12.6                   0.4                       -                 13.0  Depreciation And Amortization                 20.5                   2.8                       -                 23.3                 21.7                   2.7                       -                 24.4  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   3.0                       -                       -                   3.0                   2.6                       -                       -                   2.6  Impairment Charges                   0.8                       -                       -                   0.8                       -                       -                       -                       -  Gain On Franchise Disposals                   1.1                       -                       -                   1.1                   0.4                       -                       -                   0.4  Adjusted EBITDA  $             69.2  $               5.6  $              (0.3)  $             74.5  $             72.4  $               4.8  $              (0.2)  $             77.0  Q2 2020 Q2 2019 Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $          (199.3)  $             42.2  Provision For Income Taxes                (44.2)                 19.0  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $          (245.3)  $               2.1  $              (0.3)  $          (243.5)  $             61.2  $               0.2  $              (0.2)  $             61.2  Non-Floor Plan Interest                 10.0                   0.4                       -                 10.4                 11.8                   0.5                       -                 12.3  Depreciation And Amortization                 20.1                   2.7                       -                 22.8                 20.8                   2.4                       -                 23.2  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   2.4                       -                       -                   2.4                   2.8                       -                       -                   2.8  Loss (Gain) On Exit Of Leased Dealerships                       -                       -                       -                       -                  (0.2)                       -                       -                  (0.2) Impairment Charges               268.0                       -                       -               268.0                       -                   1.9                       -                   1.9  Gain On Franchise Disposals                       -                       -                       -                       -                (46.7)                       -                       -                (46.7) Adjusted EBITDA  $             55.2  $               5.2  $              (0.3)  $             60.1  $             49.7  $               5.0  $              (0.2)  $             54.5  Q1 2020 Q1 2019 
 
 
42 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             46.3  $             21.8  Provision For Income Taxes                 14.7                   9.2  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $             75.5  $            (14.5)  $                   -  $             61.0  $             37.4  $              (6.2)  $              (0.2)  $             31.0  Non-Floor Plan Interest                 12.2                   0.4                       -                 12.6                 12.9                   0.4                   0.1                 13.4  Depreciation And Amortization                 21.0                   2.8                       -                 23.8                 21.1                   2.2                       -                 23.3  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   2.7                       -                       -                   2.7                   1.3                       -                       -                   1.3  Loss (Gain) On Exit Of Leased Dealerships                       -                       -                       -                       -                  (1.1)                       -                   0.1                  (1.0) Impairment Charges                   1.1                 16.6                       -                 17.7                 14.1                   1.5                       -                 15.6  Loss On Debt Extinguishment                   6.7                       -                       -                   6.7                       -                       -                       -                       -  Gain On Franchise Disposals                (29.2)                       -                       -                (29.2)                  (0.2)                       -                       -                  (0.2) Adjusted EBITDA  $             90.0  $               5.3  $                   -  $             95.3  $             85.5  $              (2.1)  $                   -  $             83.4  Q4 2019 Q4 2018 Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             29.0  $             15.1  Provision For Income Taxes  $             11.3                   7.3  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $             38.4  $               2.1  $              (0.2)  $             40.3  $             28.1  $              (5.5)  $              (0.2)  $             22.4  Non-Floor Plan Interest  $             11.9  $               0.5                       -                 12.4                 12.3                   0.5                   0.1                 12.9  Depreciation And Amortization  $             21.6  $               2.7                       -                 24.3                 22.1                   2.0                       -                 24.1  Stock-Based Compensation Expense  $               2.7                       -                       -                   2.7                   4.6                       -                       -                   4.6  Loss (Gain) On Exit Of Leased Dealerships                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                   0.1                   0.1  Impairment Charges                       -  $               1.1                       -                   1.1                       -                       -                       -                       -  Gain On Franchise Disposals  $               0.8                       -                       -                   0.8                       -                       -                       -                       -  Adjusted EBITDA  $             75.4  $               6.4  $              (0.2)  $             81.6  $             67.1  $              (3.0)  $              (0.0)  $             64.1  Q3 2019 Q3 2018 
 
 
43 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             42.2  $              (2.2) Provision For Income Taxes                 19.0                  (1.9) Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $             61.2  $               0.2  $              (0.2)  $             61.2  $             10.8  $            (14.7)  $              (0.2)  $              (4.1) Non-Floor Plan Interest                 11.8                   0.5                       -                 12.3                 12.4                   0.3                   0.1                 12.8  Depreciation And Amortization                 20.8                   2.4                       -                 23.2                 22.8                   1.7                       -                 24.5  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   2.8                       -                       -                   2.8                   3.0                       -                       -                   3.0  Loss (Gain) On Exit Of Leased Dealerships                  (0.2)                       -                       -                  (0.2)                   5.0                       -                   0.1                   5.1  Impairment Charges                       -                   1.9                       -                   1.9                   3.6                   0.1                       -                   3.7  Long-Term Compensation Charges                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                   9.2                       -                   9.2  Gain On Franchise Disposals                (46.7)                       -                       -                (46.7)                  (1.2)                       -                       -                  (1.2) Adjusted EBITDA  $             49.7  $               5.0  $              (0.2)  $             54.5  $             56.4  $              (3.4)  $                   -  $             53.0  Q1 2019 Q1 2018 Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             26.6  $             16.9  Provision For Income Taxes  $             10.0                   8.1  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $             35.1  $               1.7  $              (0.2)  $             36.6  $             53.2  $            (27.8)  $              (0.4)  $             25.0  Non-Floor Plan Interest  $             12.6  $               0.4                       -                 13.0                 12.3                   0.4                   0.1                 12.8  Depreciation And Amortization  $             21.7  $               2.7                       -                 24.4                 22.8                   1.9                       -                 24.7  Stock-Based Compensation Expense  $               2.6                       -                       -                   2.6                   3.0                       -                       -                   3.0  Loss (Gain) On Exit Of Leased Dealerships                       -                       -                       -                       -                  (2.6)                       -                   0.1                  (2.5) Impairment Charges                       -                       -                       -                       -                 10.3                       -                       -                 10.3  Long-Term Compensation Charges                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                 23.3                       -                 23.3  Gain On Franchise Disposals  $               0.4                       -                       -                   0.4                (38.0)                       -                       -                (38.0) Adjusted EBITDA  $             72.4  $               4.8  $              (0.2)  $             77.0  $             61.0  $              (2.2)  $              (0.2)  $             58.6  Q2 2019 Q2 2018 
 
 
44 Non-GAAP Reconciliation – Adjusted EBITDA Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             21.8  $             62.0  Provision For Income Taxes                   9.2                  (8.4) Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $             37.4  $              (6.2)  $              (0.2)  $             31.0  $             57.8  $              (4.0)  $              (0.2)  $             53.6  Non-Floor Plan Interest                 12.9                   0.4                   0.1                 13.4                 12.4                   0.3                   0.1                 12.8  Depreciation And Amortization                 21.1                   2.2                       -                 23.3                 22.6                   1.3                       -                 23.9  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   1.3                       -                       -                   1.3                   2.2                       -                       -                   2.2  Loss (Gain) On Exit Of Leased Dealerships                  (1.1)                       -                   0.1                  (1.0)                       -                       -                   0.1                   0.1  Impairment Charges                 14.1                   1.5                       -                 15.6                   6.1                       -                       -                   6.1  Long-Term Compensation Charges                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                   1.3                       -                   1.3  Gain On Franchise Disposals                  (0.2)                       -                       -                  (0.2)                  (1.5)                       -                       -                  (1.5) Adjusted EBITDA  $             85.5  $              (2.1)  $                   -  $             83.4  $             99.6  $              (1.1)  $               0.0  $             98.5  Q4 2018 Q4 2017 Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total Franchised  Dealerships  Segment EchoPark  Segment Discontinued  Operations Total (In millions) (In millions) Net Income (Loss)  $             15.1  $             19.4  Provision For Income Taxes                   7.3                 13.9  Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $             28.1  $              (5.5)  $              (0.2)  $             22.4  $             38.2  $              (4.4)  $              (0.5)  $             33.3  Non-Floor Plan Interest                 12.3                   0.5                   0.1                 12.9                 12.1                   0.3                   0.1                 12.5  Depreciation And Amortization                 22.1                   2.0                       -                 24.1                 22.2                   1.3                       -                 23.5  Stock-Based Compensation Expense                   4.6                       -                       -                   4.6                   3.2                       -                       -                   3.2  Loss (Gain) On Exit Of Leased Dealerships                       -                       -                   0.1                   0.1                  (0.2)                       -                   0.4                   0.2  Impairment Charges                       -                       -                       -                       -                   0.2                       -                       -                   0.2  Gain On Franchise Disposals                       -                       -                       -                       -                  (8.5)                       -                       -                  (8.5) Adjusted EBITDA  $             67.1  $              (3.0)  $              (0.0)  $             64.1  $             67.2  $              (2.8)  $                   -  $             64.4  Q3 2018 Q3 2017 
 
 
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