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

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 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, 2017	$	1,750	$	(443)	$	1,307
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1)	4,140		—		4,140
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2)	33		—		33
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	4,173		—		4,173
Balance at September 30, 2018	$	5,923	$	(443)	$	5,480

(1) Net of tax expense of $1,551.

(2) Net of tax expense of $12.