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revenue and operating results generally to be lower in the first and fourth quarters as compared to the second and third quarters. However,
revenue may be impacted significantly from quarter to quarter by actual or threatened severe weather events, and other factors unrelated to
weather conditions, such as changing economic conditions and vehicle manufacturer incentive programs.
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We own a number of registered service marks and trademarks, including, among other marks, AutoNation ® and
AutoNation®. Pursuant to agreements with vehicle manufacturers, we have the right to use and display manufacturers’ trademarks, logos
and designs at our stores and in our advertising and promotional materials, subject to certain restrictions. We also have licenses pursuant
to various agreements with third parties authorizing the use and display of the marks and/or logos of such third parties, subject to certain
restrictions. The current registrations of our service marks and trademarks in the United States and foreign countries are effective for
varying periods of time, which we may renew periodically, provided that we comply with all applicable laws.
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We provide below information regarding each of our executive officers.
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Mike Jackson 58 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Michael E. Maroone 53 Director, President and Chief Operating Officer
Michael J. Short 45 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jonathan P. Ferrando 41 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Kevin P. Westfall 51 Senior Vice President, Sales
has served as our Chairman of the Board since January 1, 2003 and as our Chief Executive Officer and Director
since September 1999. From October 1998 until September 1999, Mr. Jackson served as Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC, a North American operating unit of DaimlerChrysler AG, a multinational automotive manufacturing company. From April
1997 until September 1999, Mr. Jackson also served as President of Mercedes-Benz USA. From July 1990 until March 1997,
Mr. Jackson served in various capacities at Mercedes-Benz USA, including as Executive Vice President immediately prior to his
appointment as President of Mercedes-Benz USA. Mr. Jackson was also the managing partner from March 1979 to July 1990 of Euro
Motorcars of Bethesda, Maryland, a regional group that owned and operated eleven automotive dealership franchises, including
Mercedes-Benz and other brands of automobiles.
has served as a director since July 2005 and as our President and Chief Operating Officer since August
1999. Following our acquisition of the Maroone Automotive Group in January 1997, Mr. Maroone served as President of our New
Vehicle Dealer Division. In January 1998, Mr. Maroone was named President of our Automotive Retail Group with responsibility for our
new and used vehicle operations. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Maroone was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Maroone
Automotive Group, one of the country’s largest privately-held automotive retail groups prior to its acquisition by us.
has served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 2007. From 2000 to January
2007, Mr. Short served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.
(dba Universal Orlando) (“Universal Orlando”). From 2005 until January 2007, he also served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
of Universal City Florida Holding Co. I, the limited partner of Universal Orlando, and Universal City Florida Holding Co. II, the general
partner of Universal Orlando. From 1991 to 2000, Mr. Short held various finance positions at Universal Orlando, Joseph E. Seagram &
Sons, Inc. and IBM Corporation. Prior to that, he was a helicopter pilot and tactics instructor for the United States Navy, based out of
Norfolk, Virginia.
has served as our Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since March 2005. Prior thereto,
he served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from January 2000 until March 2005. In September 2004,
Mr. Ferrando assumed responsibility for our human resources and labor
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