SMITH BRYAN SCOTT 4

What Happened

• SMITH BRYAN SCOTT (reported as a 10% owner) received an award of 4,373 restricted stock units (RSUs) on April 30, 2026. The filing shows an acquisition price of $0.00 and reports the grant as an award/grant (Code A).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-04-30; filing date: 2026-05-01 (timely).
• Transaction: Award/Grant of 4,373 RSUs at $0.00 (aggregate acquisition reported as $0).
• Plan: RSUs 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 (footnote).
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing.
• Beneficial ownership note: the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest (footnote).
• Filing timeliness: reported promptly (no late-filing indication).

Context

• This was a compensation-related award (RSUs), not an open-market purchase or sale; such grants are routine for directors/non-employee insiders and do not necessarily signal a buy/sell decision. As a reported 10% owner, the transaction reflects a grant under the company’s director RSU plan rather than discretionary market buying.