Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH)
Charlotte, NC 28212 (Map) Phone: 704-566-2400
Fax: 704-536-4665
http://www.sonicautomotive.com
Overview
No stranger to speed, Bruton Smith has raced Sonic Automotive to the front of the pack of US auto dealers behind larger rivals, such as AutoNation and Penske Automotive. Founded with five dealerships in 1997, Sonic owns about 135 new- and used-car dealerships and some 35 collision repair centers in about 15 states. Sonic sells 30-plus brands of cars and light trucks and offers vehicle financing. The company plans to continue growing in metropolitan markets. Sonic owns Massey Cadillac, a leading Cadillac dealer in the US. CEO Smith controls more than 50% of Sonic's voting power. He is also CEO and majority owner of Speedway Motorsports, which runs about a half a dozen NASCAR racetracks.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: SAH) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £4,167.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (27.6%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | (£473.7) |
| 2008 Employees | 10,400 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (8.8%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH)
| Chairman and CEO | O. Bruton Smith (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, Chief Strategic Officer, and Director | B. Scott (Scott) Smith Connect to this executive |
| EVP Operations | Frank J. (Jeff) Dyke Connect to this executive |
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Top competitors of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH)
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See how Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #337 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 600

