BELK WILLIAM I 4

What Happened
William I. Belk, a member of the board of Sonic Automotive, was granted 2,843 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 2026-04-30. The filing reports an acquisition price of $0.00 (common for RSU awards); no cash changed hands. This is a grant of equity compensation to a non-employee director, not a market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-04-30
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A) — 2,843 RSUs acquired at $0.00 per share (reported value $0)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing
• Footnote: RSUs were granted under the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended and restated effective April 29, 2026 (see footnote F1)
• Filing timeliness: Reported on 2026-04-30 (same day as the period of report); no late filing indicated

Context
RSUs are a form of compensation that typically vest over time or upon meeting service conditions; they do not reflect an immediate cash investment or sale. Such director grants are routine corporate governance/compensation actions and should not be interpreted alone as a strong buy/sell signal. The $0.00 price in the filing is standard for RSU awards and does not reflect the market value that the units may have once vested.