AutoZone Inc: director to not stand for reelection

What happened

• The filing says that on Oct 6, 2026 Claire R. McDonough communicated to the board of AutoZone, Inc. her decision not to stand for reelection to the board at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
• The filing says Ms. McDonough recently accepted a new executive role with a different company and that company’s key events calendar conflicts with several of AutoZone’s future board meetings. The filing says the decision was not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices. The filing says the board expresses its sincere gratitude for her counsel and contributions and wishes her continued success.

Key details

• Date of communication: Oct 6, 2026.
• Director: Claire R. McDonough.
• Event: decision not to stand for reelection at the 2026 annual meeting.
• Stated reason: accepted a new executive role with a different company and scheduling conflicts with AutoZone board meetings; filing says no disagreement with the Company.

Why it may matter

• This item was reported as Item 5.02 (departure of directors or certain officers), which covers notices of director departures and related disclosures.
• The filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.