Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.0 yrs
Meeting calendar
SAH · Annual meeting · Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Sonic Automotive Inc
9 nominees · 5 ballot items.
Election of nine directors; Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditors for fiscal 2026; Advisory (non-binding) approval of named executive officer compensation for fiscal 2025; Approval of the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan (2,000,000-share reserve plus prior plan leftovers); Approval of the amendment and restatement to extend the 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non‑Employee Directors to April 17, 2032.
Market cap
$3.2B
1Y TSR
+10.2%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 2, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 29, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect nine directors nominated by the Board to serve until the 2027 annual meeting; each nominee listed in proxy; majority vote standard in uncontested elections.
- 2
Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Sonic’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of Sonic’s named executive officers for fiscal 2025.
- 4
Approval of the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove new 2026 Equity Incentive Plan with an initial reserve of 2,000,000 shares plus any unused shares from the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, to replace the 2012 Plan upon approval.
- 5
Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors
ManagementBoard: FORApprove extension of term of the 2012 Formula Plan to April 17, 2032 (no other changes) allowing continued formula grants to non-employee directors.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Not independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
28.4 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
29.5 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.0 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.0 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.0% | 1,585,569 | $109M |
| 2 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 4.0% | 1,250,514 | $86M |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.6% | 828,874 | $57M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.1% | 675,852 | $47M |
| 5 | NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC. | 2.0% | 634,926 | $44M |
| 6 | WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC | 1.9% | 607,882 | $42M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.8% | 584,339 | $40M |
| 8 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.8% | 577,893 | $40M |
| 9 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.4% | 438,236 | $30M |
| 10 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1.0% | 326,677 | $22M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Sonic Automotive Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Sonic Automotive Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Sonic Automotive Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 2, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Sonic Automotive Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Sonic Automotive Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Sonic Automotive Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Sonic Automotive Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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