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SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC — Director's Dealing 2012
Aug 30, 2012
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Director's Dealing
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SEC Form 4 — Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership
Issuer: SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH)
CIK: 0001043509
Period of Report: 2012-08-28
Reporting Person: SMITH BRYAN SCOTT (Director, President and CSO)
Non-Derivative Transactions
| Date | Security | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Holdings After | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-28 | Class A Common Stock | M | 9505 | $16.20 | Acquired | 207711 | Direct |
| 2012-08-28 | Class A Common Stock | S | 9505 | $18.0079 | Disposed | 198206 | Direct |
| 2012-08-29 | Class A Common Stock | M | 3642 | $16.20 | Acquired | 201848 | Direct |
| 2012-08-29 | Class A Common Stock | S | 3642 | $18.0003 | Disposed | 198206 | Direct |
Derivative Transactions
| Date | Security | Exercise Price | Code | Shares | A/D | Expiration | Underlying | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-28 | Options to purchase | $16.20 | M | 9505 | Disposed | 2012-10-23 | Class A Common Stock (9505) | Direct |
| 2012-08-29 | Options to Purchase | $16.20 | M | 3642 | Disposed | 2012-10-23 | Class A Common Stock (3642) | Direct |
Holdings (Non-Derivative)
| Security | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Common Stock | 69686 | Indirect |
Footnotes
F1: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $18.00 per share to $18.05 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
F2: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $18.00 per share to $18.01 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
F3: Mr. Smith disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by SMDA Development I, LLC except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, if any, therein.
F4: Options exercised and shares sold pursuant to 10b5-1 trading plan.