Sonic Automotive, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the six months ended June 30, 2019 are as follows:


	Gains and (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges		Defined Benefit Pension Plan		Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	3,034	$	1,199	$	4,233
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1)	(1,988)		—		(1,988)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2)	(1,285)		—		(1,285)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,273)		—		(3,273)
Balance at June 30, 2019	$	(239)	$	1,199	$	960

(1) Net of tax benefit of $871 related to losses on cash flow hedges.

(2) Net of tax benefit of $525 related to losses on cash flow hedges.