Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Feb. 12, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2020 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2020 | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000350698 | ||
Entity File Number | 1-13107 | ||
Entity Registrant Name | AUTONATION, INC. | ||
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 73-1105145 | ||
Entity Address, Address Line One | 200 SW 1st Ave | ||
Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Lauderdale | ||
Entity Address, State or Province | FL | ||
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33301 | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
City Area Code | (954) | ||
Local Phone Number | 769-6000 | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share | ||
Trading Symbol | AN | ||
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Small Business | false | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | true | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 2.1 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 82,232,776 | ||
Documents Incorporated by Reference | Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement relating to its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 are incorporated herein by reference in Part III. |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 569.6 | $ 42 |
Receivables, net | 845.2 | 916.7 |
Inventory | 2,598.5 | 3,305.8 |
Other current assets | 139.4 | 146.6 |
Total Current Assets | 4,152.7 | 4,411.1 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET | 3,138.1 | 3,174.6 |
OPERATING LEASE ASSETS | 309.5 | 333.1 |
GOODWILL | 1,185 | 1,501.9 |
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET | 521.5 | 581.6 |
OTHER ASSETS | 580.4 | 541 |
Total Assets | 9,887.2 | 10,543.3 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||
Vehicle floorplan payable | 2,759.9 | 3,575.8 |
Accounts payable | 335.2 | 290.3 |
Commercial paper | 0 | 170 |
Current maturities of long-term debt | 309.2 | 355.6 |
Accrued payroll and benefits | 225.8 | 178.4 |
Other current liabilities | 535.8 | 530.1 |
Total Current Liabilities | 4,165.9 | 5,100.2 |
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES | 1,792.6 | 1,578.5 |
NONCURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES | 286.5 | 305 |
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 95.9 | 135.1 |
OTHER LIABILITIES | 310.6 | 262.4 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 19) | ||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||
Preferred Stock, Value, par value $0.01 per share; 5,000,0000 shares authorized; none issued | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 1,500,000,000 shares authorized; 102,562,149 shares issued at December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, including shares held in treasury | 1 | 1 |
Additional paid-in capital | 53.1 | 35.9 |
Retained earnings | 4,069.4 | 3,688.3 |
Treasury stock, at cost; 19,078,620 and 13,212,974 shares held, respectively | (887.8) | (563.1) |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 3,235.7 | 3,162.1 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 9,887.2 | $ 10,543.3 |
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock authorized (in shares) | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Preferred stock issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock authorized (in shares) | 1,500,000,000 | 1,500,000,000 |
Common stock issued (in shares) | 102,562,149 | 102,562,149 |
Treasury stock (in shares) | 19,078,620 | 13,212,974 |
Trade [Member] | ||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||
Vehicle floorplan payable | $ 1,541.7 | $ 2,120.6 |
Non-Trade [Member] | ||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||
Vehicle floorplan payable | $ 1,218.2 | $ 1,455.2 |
Consolidated Statements of Inco
Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Revenue: | |||
TOTAL REVENUE | $ 20,390,000,000 | $ 21,335,700,000 | $ 21,412,800,000 |
Cost of Sales: | |||
TOTAL COST OF SALES (excluding depreciation shown below) | 16,823,600,000 | 17,812,700,000 | 18,015,500,000 |
Gross Profit: | |||
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT | 3,566,400,000 | 3,523,000,000 | 3,397,300,000 |
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 2,422,000,000 | 2,558,600,000 | 2,509,800,000 |
Depreciation and amortization | 198,900,000 | 180,500,000 | 166,200,000 |
Goodwill impairment | 318,300,000 | 0 | 0 |
Franchise rights impairment | 57,500,000 | 9,600,000 | 8,100,000 |
Other (income) expense, net | 6,500,000 | (49,300,000) | (64,700,000) |
OPERATING INCOME | 563,200,000 | 823,600,000 | 777,900,000 |
Non-operating income (expense) items: | |||
Floorplan interest expense | (63,800,000) | (138,400,000) | (130,400,000) |
Other interest expense | (93,700,000) | (106,700,000) | (119,400,000) |
Interest income | 300,000 | 500,000 | 1,100,000 |
Other income, net | 144,100,000 | 33,600,000 | 200,000 |
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 550,100,000 | 612,600,000 | 529,400,000 |
Income tax provision | 168,300,000 | 161,800,000 | 133,500,000 |
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 381,800,000 | 450,800,000 | 395,900,000 |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | (200,000) | (800,000) | 100,000 |
Net income | $ 381,600,000 | $ 450,000,000 | $ 396,000,000 |
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE: | |||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 4.32 | $ 5 | $ 4.36 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | (0.01) | 0 |
Net income | $ 4.32 | $ 4.99 | $ 4.36 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 88.3 | 90.1 | 90.9 |
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE: | |||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 4.30 | $ 4.98 | $ 4.34 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | (0.01) | 0 |
Net income | $ 4.30 | $ 4.97 | $ 4.34 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) | 88.7 | 90.5 | 91.3 |
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING, net of treasury stock, at period end (in shares) | 83.5 | 89.3 | 90 |
New Vehicle [Member] | |||
Revenue: | |||
TOTAL REVENUE | $ 10,418,600,000 | $ 11,166,500,000 | $ 11,751,600,000 |
Cost of Sales: | |||
TOTAL COST OF SALES (excluding depreciation shown below) | 9,834,500,000 | 10,662,600,000 | 11,235,500,000 |
Gross Profit: | |||
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT | 584,100,000 | 503,900,000 | 516,100,000 |
Used Vehicle [Member] | |||
Revenue: | |||
TOTAL REVENUE | 5,601,300,000 | 5,466,500,000 | 5,123,300,000 |
Cost of Sales: | |||
TOTAL COST OF SALES (excluding depreciation shown below) | 5,142,300,000 | 5,098,500,000 | 4,781,600,000 |
Gross Profit: | |||
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT | 459,000,000 | 368,000,000 | 341,700,000 |
Parts and Service [Member] | |||
Revenue: | |||
TOTAL REVENUE | 3,257,400,000 | 3,572,100,000 | 3,447,600,000 |
Cost of Sales: | |||
TOTAL COST OF SALES (excluding depreciation shown below) | 1,796,600,000 | 1,949,500,000 | 1,892,300,000 |
Gross Profit: | |||
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT | 1,460,800,000 | 1,622,600,000 | 1,555,300,000 |
Finance and Insurance, Net [Member] | |||
Revenue: | |||
TOTAL REVENUE | 1,059,300,000 | 1,023,300,000 | 981,400,000 |
Gross Profit: | |||
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT | 1,059,300,000 | 1,023,300,000 | 981,400,000 |
Product and Service, Other [Member] | |||
Revenue: | |||
TOTAL REVENUE | 53,400,000 | 107,300,000 | 108,900,000 |
Cost of Sales: | |||
TOTAL COST OF SALES (excluding depreciation shown below) | 50,200,000 | 102,100,000 | 106,100,000 |
Gross Profit: | |||
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT | $ 3,200,000 | $ 5,200,000 | $ 2,800,000 |
Consolidated Statements of Shar
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] |
BALANCE, Shares at Dec. 31, 2017 | 102,562,149 | ||||||
BALANCE, Amount at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 2,369.3 | $ 10.1 | $ 1 | $ 4 | $ 2,832.2 | $ 10.1 | $ (467.9) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Net income | 396 | 396 | |||||
Repurchases of common stock | (100) | (100) | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 25.5 | 25.5 | |||||
Shares awarded under stock-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes | 15.1 | (8.7) | 23.8 | ||||
BALANCE, Shares at Dec. 31, 2018 | 102,562,149 | ||||||
BALANCE, Amount at Dec. 31, 2018 | 2,716 | $ 1 | 20.8 | 3,238.3 | (544.1) | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Net income | 450 | 450 | |||||
Repurchases of common stock | (44.7) | (44.7) | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 31.1 | 31.1 | |||||
Shares awarded under stock-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes | 9.7 | (16) | 25.7 | ||||
BALANCE, Shares at Dec. 31, 2019 | 102,562,149 | ||||||
BALANCE, Amount at Dec. 31, 2019 | 3,162.1 | $ (0.5) | $ 1 | 35.9 | 3,688.3 | $ (0.5) | (563.1) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Net income | 381.6 | 381.6 | |||||
Repurchases of common stock | (382.3) | (382.3) | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 30.2 | 30.2 | |||||
Shares awarded under stock-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes | 44.6 | (13) | 57.6 | ||||
BALANCE, Shares at Dec. 31, 2020 | 102,562,149 | ||||||
BALANCE, Amount at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ 3,235.7 | $ 1 | $ 53.1 | $ 4,069.4 | $ (887.8) |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Net income | $ 381,600,000 | $ 450,000,000 | $ 396,000,000 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
(Income) loss from discontinued operations | 200,000 | 800,000 | (100,000) |
Depreciation and amortization | 198,900,000 | 180,500,000 | 166,200,000 |
Amortization of debt issuance costs and accretion of debt discounts | 4,700,000 | 5,200,000 | 5,400,000 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 30,200,000 | 31,100,000 | 25,500,000 |
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) | (38,900,000) | 45,800,000 | 14,500,000 |
Net gain on asset sales and dispositions | (7,900,000) | (44,900,000) | (57,600,000) |
Goodwill impairment | 318,300,000 | 0 | 0 |
Franchise rights impairment | 57,500,000 | 9,600,000 | 8,100,000 |
Other non-cash impairment charges | 14,700,000 | 2,200,000 | 3,200,000 |
Gain on equity investments | (131,500,000) | (25,700,000) | 0 |
Other | (11,000,000) | (6,800,000) | 800,000 |
(Increase) decrease, net of effects from business combinations and divestitures: | |||
Receivables | 70,000,000 | 56,200,000 | 133,700,000 |
Inventory | 703,600,000 | 296,000,000 | (319,500,000) |
Other assets | 85,600,000 | 49,500,000 | (107,900,000) |
Increase (decrease), net of effects from business combinations and divestitures: | |||
Vehicle floorplan payable-trade, net | (579,300,000) | (240,600,000) | 242,400,000 |
Accounts payable | 47,700,000 | (17,600,000) | 1,700,000 |
Other liabilities | 63,200,000 | (22,100,000) | (2,000,000) |
Net cash provided by continuing operations | 1,207,600,000 | 769,200,000 | 510,400,000 |
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 600,000 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,207,600,000 | 769,200,000 | 511,000,000 |
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Purchases of property and equipment | (156,000,000) | (269,300,000) | (400,800,000) |
Proceeds from the disposal of assets held for sale | 16,400,000 | 38,000,000 | 21,100,000 |
Insurance recoveries on property and equipment | 1,900,000 | 3,500,000 | 1,100,000 |
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (400,000) | (4,700,000) | (67,200,000) |
Cash received from business divestitures, net of cash relinquished | 9,000,000 | 115,600,000 | 173,200,000 |
Proceeds from the sale of equity securities | 105,400,000 | 0 | 0 |
Investment in equity securities | (50,000,000) | 0 | (50,000,000) |
Other | 0 | 1,100,000 | 27,300,000 |
Net cash used in continuing operations | (73,700,000) | (115,800,000) | (295,300,000) |
Net cash used in discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (73,700,000) | (115,800,000) | (295,300,000) |
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Repurchases of common stock | (367,200,000) | (44,700,000) | (100,000,000) |
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities | 1,110,000,000 | 0 | 0 |
Payments of revolving credit facilities | (1,110,000,000) | 0 | 0 |
Net proceeds from (payments of) commercial paper | (170,000,000) | (460,000,000) | 300,000,000 |
Payment of debt issuance costs | (11,000,000) | 0 | 0 |
Net payments of vehicle floorplan payable - non-trade | (233,300,000) | (134,300,000) | (34,200,000) |
Payment of other debt obligations | (17,200,000) | (31,000,000) | |
Payments of other debt obligations | (15,800,000) | ||
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 52,700,000 | 12,700,000 | 17,800,000 |
Payments of tax withholdings for stock-based awards | (8,100,000) | (3,000,000) | (2,700,000) |
Other | 0 | 0 | (2,500,000) |
Net cash used in continuing operations | (606,700,000) | (660,300,000) | (237,400,000) |
Net cash used in discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net cash used in financing activities | (606,700,000) | (660,300,000) | (237,400,000) |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH | 527,200,000 | (6,900,000) | (21,700,000) |
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH at beginning of year | 42,500,000 | 49,400,000 | 71,100,000 |
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH at end of year | 569,700,000 | 42,500,000 | 49,400,000 |
Senior Notes at Six Point Seven Five Percent Due 2018 | |||
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Payment of Senior Notes | 0 | 0 | (400,000,000) |
Senior Notes at Five Point Five Percent Due 2020 [Member] | |||
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Payment of Senior Notes | (350,000,000) | 0 | 0 |
Senior Notes at Four Point Seven Five Percent Due 2030 [Member] [Member] | |||
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Proceeds from Senior Notes | $ 497,400,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
Cash Flow Information | CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total amounts, which include cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, reported on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: Years Ended December 31, 2020 2019 Cash and cash equivalents $ 569.6 $ 42.0 Restricted cash included in Other Current Assets 0.1 0.5 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 569.7 $ 42.5 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities We had accrued purchases of property and equipment of $9.6 million at December 31, 2020, $29.4 million at December 31, 2019, and $41.3 million at December 31, 2018. We had non-cash investing and financing activities related to increases in property and equipment acquired under financing agreements of $1.7 million during 2020, $3.3 million during 2019, and $9.6 million during 2018. See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for supplemental noncash information on adjustments to right-of-use assets, including right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities. Interest and Income Taxes Paid We made interest payments, net of amounts capitalized and including interest on vehicle inventory financing, of $164.2 million in 2020, $243.1 million in 2019, and $245.6 million in 2018. We made income tax payments, net of income tax refunds, of $190.2 million in 2020, $107.5 million in 2019, and $210.0 million in 2018. |
Description of Business and Sum
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization and Business AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the largest automotive retailer in the United States. As of December 31, 2020, we owned and operated 315 new vehicle franchises from 230 stores located in the United States, predominantly in major metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region. Our stores sell 32 different new vehicle brands. The core brands of new vehicles that we sell, representing approximately 89% of the new vehicles that we sold in 2020, are manufactured by Toyota (including Lexus), Honda, Ford, General Motors, FCA US, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen (including Audi and Porsche). As of December 31, 2020, we also owned and operated 74 AutoNation-branded collision centers, 5 AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, 4 automotive auction operations, and 3 parts distribution centers. We offer a diversified range of automotive products and services, including new vehicles, used vehicles, “parts and service” (also referred to as “Customer Care”), which includes automotive repair and maintenance services as well as wholesale parts and collision businesses, and automotive “finance and insurance” products (also referred to as “Customer Financial Services”), which include vehicle service and other protection products, as well as the arranging of financing for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. For convenience, the terms “AutoNation,” “Company,” and “we” are used to refer collectively to AutoNation, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise required by the context. Our dealership operations are conducted by our subsidiaries. Basis of Presentation The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of AutoNation, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All of our automotive dealership subsidiaries are indirectly wholly owned by the parent company, AutoNation, Inc. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. In preparing these financial statements, management has made its best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. We periodically evaluate estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements and make changes on a prospective basis when adjustments are necessary. Such estimates and assumptions affect, among other things, our goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible asset, and long-lived asset valuations; inventory valuation; equity investment valuation; assets held for sale; accruals for chargebacks against revenue recognized from the sale of finance and insurance products; accruals related to self-insurance programs; certain legal proceedings; assessment of the annual income tax expense; deferred income taxes and income tax contingencies; the allowance for expected credit losses; and measurement of performance-based compensation costs. Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less as of the date of purchase to be cash equivalents unless the investments are legally or contractually restricted for more than three months. Under our cash management system, outstanding checks that are in excess of the cash balances at certain banks are included in Accounts Payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in these amounts are reflected in operating cash flows in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Inventory Inventory consists primarily of new and used vehicles held for sale, valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the specific identification method. Cost includes acquisition, reconditioning, dealer installed accessories, and transportation expenses. Our new vehicle inventory costs are generally reduced by manufacturer holdbacks (percentage of either the manufacturer’s suggested retail price or invoice price of a new vehicle that the manufacturer repays to the dealer), incentives, floorplan assistance, and non-reimbursement-based manufacturer advertising assistance. Parts, accessories, and other inventory are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. See Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more detailed information about our inventory. Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance, and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. In addition, we capitalize interest on borrowings during the active construction period of capital projects. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the assets and depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leased property meeting certain criteria is capitalized as a finance lease right-of-use asset and the present value of the related lease payments is recorded as a liability and included in current and/or long-term debt based on the lease term. When property is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in Other (Income) Expense, Net (within Operating Income) in the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for detailed information about our property and equipment. Depreciation is recorded over the estimated useful lives of the assets involved using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements and finance lease right-of-use assets are amortized to depreciation expense over the estimated useful life of the asset or the respective lease term used in determining lease classification, whichever is shorter. The range of estimated useful lives is as follows: Buildings and improvements 5 to 40 years Furniture, fixtures, and equipment 3 to 10 years We continually evaluate property and equipment, including leasehold improvements, to determine whether events or changes in circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful life or whether the remaining balance should be evaluated for possible impairment. Such events or changes may include a significant decrease in market value, a significant change in the business climate in a particular market, a current expectation that more-likely-than-not a long-lived asset will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life, or a current-period operating or cash flow loss combined with historical losses or projected future losses. We use an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the asset (asset group) in assessing whether an asset (asset group) is recoverable. If the asset (asset group) is not recoverable, we determine the fair value of the asset (asset group) based on Level 3 inputs, and measure impairment losses based upon the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset (asset group) exceeds the fair value. If we recognize an impairment loss on a depreciable long-lived asset, the adjusted carrying amount of the asset becomes its new cost basis, which is depreciated over the remaining useful life of that asset. When property and equipment are identified as held for sale, we reclassify the held for sale assets to Other Current Assets and cease recording depreciation. We measure each long-lived asset or disposal group at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell and recognize a loss for any initial adjustment of the long-lived asset’s or disposal group’s carrying amount to fair value less cost to sell in the period the “held for sale” criteria are met. Such valuations include estimations of fair values and incremental direct costs to transact a sale. The fair value measurements for our long-lived assets held for sale are based on Level 3 inputs, which consider information obtained from third-party real estate valuation sources, or, in certain cases, pending agreements to sell the related assets. We recognize an impairment loss if the amount of the asset’s or disposal group’s carrying amount exceeds the asset’s or disposal group’s estimated fair value less cost to sell. Assets held for sale in both continuing operations and discontinued operations are reported in the “Corporate and other” category of our segment information. We had assets held for sale in continuing operations of $25.5 million at December 31, 2020, and $40.6 million at December 31, 2019. We had assets held for sale in discontinued operations of $8.0 million at December 31, 2020, and $8.0 million at December 31, 2019. See Note 18 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information about our fair value measurement valuation process and impairment charges that were recorded during 2020 and 2019. Leases We lease numerous facilities and various types of equipment relating to our operations. Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted ASC Topic 842, which amended accounting guidance related to leases. See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our significant accounting policies related to leases. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net Goodwill consists of the cost of acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired. Additionally, other intangible assets are separately recognized if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the intangible asset can be sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, regardless of our intent to do so. Our principal identifiable intangible assets are rights under franchise agreements with vehicle manufacturers. We generally expect our franchise agreements to survive for the foreseeable future and, when the agreements do not have indefinite terms, anticipate routine renewals of the agreements without substantial cost. The contractual terms of our franchise agreements provide for various durations, ranging from one year to no expiration date, and in certain cases, manufacturers have undertaken to renew such franchises upon expiration so long as the dealership is in compliance with the terms of the agreement. However, in general, the states in which we operate have automotive dealership franchise laws that provide that, notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement, it is unlawful for a manufacturer to terminate or not renew a franchise unless “good cause” exists. It is generally difficult, outside of bankruptcy, for a manufacturer to terminate or not renew a franchise under these franchise laws, which were designed to protect dealers. In addition, in our experience and historically in the automotive retail industry, dealership franchise agreements are rarely involuntarily terminated or not renewed by the manufacturer outside of bankruptcy. Accordingly, we believe that our franchise agreements will contribute to cash flows for the foreseeable future and have indefinite lives. Other intangible assets are amortized using a straight-line method over their useful lives, generally ranging from three to thirty years. We do not amortize goodwill or franchise rights assets. Goodwill and franchise rights are tested for impairment annually or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may hav e occurred. During 2020, we recorded $318.3 million of goodwill impairment charges and $57.5 million of franchise rights impairment charges. During 2019, we recorded no goodwill impairment charges and$9.6 million of franchise rights impairment charges. These non-cash impairment charges are reflected as Goodwill Impairment and Franchise Rights Impairment, respectively, in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information about our goodwill and other intangible assets and Note 18 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information about our annual impairment tests of goodwill and franchise rights. Other Current Assets Other current assets consist of various items, including, among other items, prepaid expenses, assets held for sale in continuing operations and discontinued operations, contract assets, and deposits. Other Assets Other assets consist of various items, including, among other items, service loaner and rental vehicle inventory, net, investments in equity securities, and the cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance held in a Rabbi Trust for deferred compensation plan participants. Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities consist of various items payable within one year including, among other items, accruals for sales taxes, the current portions of finance and insurance chargeback liabilities, customer deposits, operating lease liabilities, deferred revenue and contract liabilities, accrued expenses, and accrued interest payable. Other Liabilities Other liabilities consist of various items payable beyond one year including, among other items, the long-term portions of deferred compensation obligations, finance and insurance chargeback liabilities, contract liabilities, and self-insurance liabilities. Employee Savings Plans We offer a 401(k) plan to all of our associates and provided a matching contribution to certain associates that participate in the plan of $4.5 million in 2020, $15.0 million in 2019, and $14.1 million in 2018. Effective in April 2020, we suspended matching contributions to the 401(k) plan in light of the uncertain economic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. A matching contribution to the 401k plan was reinstated effective January 2021. Employer matching contributions are subject to a three-year graded vesting period for associates hired subsequent to January 1, 2011, and are fully vested immediately upon contribution for associates hired prior to January 1, 2011. We offer a deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) to provide certain associates and non-employee directors with the opportunity to accumulate assets for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Participants in the Plan are allowed to defer a portion of their compensation and are fully vested in their respective deferrals and earnings. Participants may choose from a variety of investment options, which determine their earnings credits. We provided a matching contribution to employee participants in the Plan of $1.5 million for 2020, $1.4 million for 2019, and $1.5 million for 2018. One-third of the matching contribution is vested and credited to participants on the first business day of the subsequent calendar year, and an additional one-third vests and is credited on each of the first and second anniversaries of such date. We may also make discretionary contributions, which vest three years after the effective date of the discretionary contribution. Effective in January 2021, we suspended matching contributions to the Plan. The balances due to participants in the Plan were $99.8 million as of December 31, 2020, and $85.8 million as of December 31, 2019, and are included in Other Current Liabilities and Other Liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Stock-Based Compensation We grant stock-based awards in the form of time-based and performance-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”), which are issued from our treasury stock upon vesting. Compensation cost for RSUs is based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. Prior to 2017, we also granted stock options and restricted stock. Certain of our equity-based compensation plans contain provisions that provide for vesting of awards upon retirement. Accordingly, compensation cost for time-based RSUs, restricted stock awards, and stock options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the stated vesting period or the period until associates become retirement-eligible. Compensation cost for performance-based RSUs is recognized over the requisite service period based on the expected achievement level of the performance goals, which is evaluated over the performance period. The amount of compensation cost recognized on performance-based RSUs depends on the relative satisfaction of the performance condition based on performance to date. We account for forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur. See Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information about our stock-based compensation arrangements. Revenue Recognition Revenue consists of the sales of new and used vehicles, sales of parts and automotive services, commissions for the placement of finance and insurance products, and sales of other products. See Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our significant accounting policies related to revenue recognition. Insurance Under our self-insurance programs, we retain various levels of aggregate loss limits, per claim deductibles, and claims-handling expenses as part of our various insurance programs, including property and casualty, employee medical benefits, automobile, and workers’ compensation. Costs in excess of this retained risk per claim may be insured under various contracts with third-party insurance carriers. We review our claim and loss history on a periodic basis to assist in assessing our future liability. The ultimate costs of these retained insurance risks are estimated by management and by third-party actuarial evaluation of historical claims experience, adjusted for current trends and changes in claims-handling procedures. See Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our self-insurance liabilities. Manufacturer Incentives and Other Rebates We receive various incentives from manufacturers based on achieving certain objectives, such as specified sales volume targets, as well as other objectives, including maintaining standards of a particular vehicle brand, which may include but are not limited to facility image and design requirements, customer satisfaction survey results, and training standards, among others. These incentives are typically based upon units purchased or sold. These manufacturer incentives are recognized as a reduction of new vehicle cost of sales when earned, generally at the time the related vehicles are sold or upon attainment of the particular program goals, whichever is later. We also receive manufacturer rebates and assistance for holdbacks, floorplan interest, and non-reimbursement-based advertising expenses (described below), which are reflected as a reduction in the carrying value of each vehicle purchased by us. We recognize holdbacks, floorplan interest assistance, non-reimbursement-based advertising rebates, cash incentives, and other rebates received from manufacturers that are tied to specific vehicles as a reduction to cost of sales as the related vehicles are sold. Advertising We generally expense the cost of advertising as incurred, net of earned manufacturer reimbursements for specific advertising costs and other discounts. Advertising expense, net of manufacturer advertising reimbursements, was $161.7 million in 2020, $187.8 million in 2019, and $197.8 million in 2018, and is reflected as a component of Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. Manufacturer advertising rebates that are reimbursements of costs associated with specific advertising expenses are earned in accordance with the respective manufacturers’ reimbursement-based advertising assistance programs, which is typically after we have incurred the corresponding advertising expenses, and are reflected as a reduction of advertising expense. Manufacturer advertising reimbursements classified as an offset to advertising expenses were $48.2 million in 2020, $59.8 million in 2019, and $66.1 million in 2018. All other non-reimbursement-based manufacturer advertising rebates that are not associated with specific advertising expenses are recorded as a reduction of inventory and recognized as a reduction of new vehicle cost of sales in the period the related vehicle is sold. Parts and Service Internal Profit Our parts and service departments recondition the majority of used vehicles acquired by our used vehicle departments and perform preparatory work on new vehicles acquired by our new vehicle departments. The parts and service departments charge the new and used vehicle departments as if they were third parties in order to account for total activity performed by that department. Revenues and costs of sales associated with the internal work performed by our parts and service departments are reflected in our parts and service results in our Consolidated Statements of Income. New and used vehicle revenues and costs of sales are reduced by the amount of the intracompany charge. As a result, the revenues and costs of sales associated with the internal work performed by our parts and service departments are eliminated in consolidation. We also defer internal profit associated with the internal work performed by our parts and service departments on our vehicle inventory until such vehicles have been sold. Income Taxes We file a consolidated federal income tax return. Deferred income taxes have been provided for temporary differences between the recognition of revenue and expenses for financial and income tax reporting purposes and between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. See Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more detailed information related to income taxes. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, including vested RSU awards. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, noted above, adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSU awards. See Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the computation of earnings per share. |
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] | |
Revenue Recognition | REVENUE RECOGNITION Disaggregation of Revenue The significant majority of our revenue is from contracts with customers. Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are directly imposed on revenue transactions are excluded from revenue. In the following tables, revenue is disaggregated by major lines of goods and services and timing of transfer of goods and services. We have determined that these categories depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The tables below also include a reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue to reportable segment revenue. Year Ended December 31, 2020 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other (1) Total Major Goods/Service Lines New vehicle $ 3,411.1 $ 3,283.7 $ 3,723.8 $ — $ 10,418.6 Used vehicle 1,781.4 1,516.5 2,125.9 177.5 5,601.3 Parts and service 891.5 811.3 1,058.1 496.5 3,257.4 Finance and insurance, net 370.5 361.7 294.7 32.4 1,059.3 Other 36.1 14.8 0.3 2.2 53.4 $ 6,490.6 $ 5,988.0 $ 7,202.8 $ 708.6 $ 20,390.0 Timing of Revenue Recognition Goods and services transferred at a point in time $ 5,841.6 $ 5,343.8 $ 6,301.3 $ 413.7 $ 17,900.4 Goods and services transferred over time (2) 649.0 644.2 901.5 294.9 2,489.6 $ 6,490.6 $ 5,988.0 $ 7,202.8 $ 708.6 $ 20,390.0 Year Ended December 31, 2019 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other (1) Total Major Goods/Service Lines New vehicle $ 3,502.5 $ 3,695.6 $ 3,968.4 $ — $ 11,166.5 Used vehicle 1,769.5 1,501.9 2,045.6 149.5 5,466.5 Parts and service 959.0 889.7 1,136.0 587.4 3,572.1 Finance and insurance, net 354.6 368.3 279.2 21.2 1,023.3 Other 85.8 13.2 5.6 2.7 107.3 $ 6,671.4 $ 6,468.7 $ 7,434.8 $ 760.8 $ 21,335.7 Timing of Revenue Recognition Goods and services transferred at a point in time $ 5,969.6 $ 5,768.3 $ 6,467.5 $ 399.3 $ 18,604.7 Goods and services transferred over time (2) 701.8 700.4 967.3 361.5 2,731.0 $ 6,671.4 $ 6,468.7 $ 7,434.8 $ 760.8 $ 21,335.7 Year Ended December 31, 2018 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other (1) Total Major Goods/Service Lines New vehicle $ 3,900.8 $ 4,046.4 $ 3,804.4 $ — $ 11,751.6 Used vehicle 1,725.2 1,418.7 1,875.1 104.3 5,123.3 Parts and service 1,082.8 934.8 1,082.2 347.8 3,447.6 Finance and insurance, net 344.4 362.6 246.0 28.4 981.4 Other 81.3 23.9 3.2 0.5 108.9 $ 7,134.5 $ 6,786.4 $ 7,010.9 $ 481.0 $ 21,412.8 Timing of Revenue Recognition Goods and services transferred at a point in time $ 6,441.2 $ 6,079.1 $ 6,098.3 $ 140.9 $ 18,759.5 Goods and services transferred over time (2) 693.3 707.3 912.6 340.1 2,653.3 $ 7,134.5 $ 6,786.4 $ 7,010.9 $ 481.0 $ 21,412.8 (1) “Corporate and other” is comprised of our other businesses, including collision centers, auction operations, AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, and parts distribution centers. (2) Represents revenue recognized during the period for automotive repair and maintenance services. Contract Assets and Liabilities When the timing of our provision of goods or services is different from the timing of payments made by our customers, we recognize either a contract asset (performance precedes contractual due date) or a contract liability (customer payment precedes performance). Contract assets primarily relate to our right to consideration for work in process not yet billed at the reporting date associated with automotive repair and maintenance services, as well as our estimate of variable consideration that has been included in the transaction price for certain finance and insurance products (retrospective commissions). These contract assets are reclassified to receivables when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. Contract liabilities primarily relate to upfront payments received from customers for the sale of certain vehicle maintenance contracts for which our performance obligations are satisfied, and revenue is recognized, as each underlying service of the multi-year contract is completed during the contract term. Our receivables from contracts with customers are included in Receivables, net, our current contract asset is included with Other Current Assets, our long-term contract asset is included with Other Assets, our current contract liability is included with Other Current Liabilities, and our long-term contract liability is included with Other Liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table provides the balances at December 31 of our receivables from contracts with customers and our current and long-term contract assets and contract liabilities: 2020 2019 2018 Receivables from contracts with customers, net $ 595.0 $ 662.0 $ 706.7 Contract Asset (Current) $ 25.7 $ 26.7 $ 28.2 Contract Asset (Long-Term) $ 10.2 $ 7.0 $ 17.4 Contract Liability (Current) $ 32.5 $ 32.6 $ 31.6 Contract Liability (Long-Term) $ 56.0 $ 57.7 $ 61.9 The change in the balances of our contract assets and contract liabilities primarily result from the timing differences between our performance and the customer’s payment, as well as changes in the estimated transaction price related to variable consideration that was constrained for performance obligations satisfied in previous periods. The following table presents revenue recognized during the year from amounts included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period and performance obligations satisfied in previous periods: 2020 2019 2018 Amounts included in contract liability at the beginning of the period $ 31.0 $ 35.1 $ 29.8 Performance obligations satisfied in previous periods $ 19.0 $ 9.3 $ 23.6 Other significant changes include contract assets reclassified to receivables of $26.1 million during 2020 and $30.0 million in 2019. Performance Obligations and Significant Judgments and Estimates Related to Revenue Recognition New and Used Vehicle We sell new vehicles at our franchised dealerships and used vehicles at our franchised dealerships and AutoNation USA used vehicle stores. The transaction price for a vehicle sale is determined with the customer at the time of sale. Customers often trade in their own vehicle to apply toward the purchase of a retail new or used vehicle. The “trade-in” vehicle is a type of noncash consideration measured at fair value, based on external and internal market data for the specific vehicle, and applied as payment to the contract price for the purchased vehicle. When we sell a new or used vehicle, we typically transfer control at a point in time upon delivery of the vehicle to the customer, which is generally at time of sale, as the customer is able to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits from, the vehicle at such time. We do not directly finance our customers’ vehicle purchases or leases. In many cases, we arrange third-party financing for the retail sale or lease of vehicles to our customers in exchange for a fee paid to us by the third-party financial institution. We receive payment directly from the customer at the time of sale or from the third-party financial institution (referred to as contracts-in-transit or vehicle receivables, which are part of our receivables from contracts with customers) within a short period of time following the sale. We establish provisions, which are not significant, for estimated returns and warranties on the basis of both historical information and current trends. We also offer auction services at our AutoNation-branded automotive auctions, revenue from which is included within Used Vehicle wholesale revenue. The transaction price for auction services is based on an established pricing schedule and determined with the customer at the time of sale, and payment is due upon completion of service. We satisfy our performance obligations related to auction services at the point in time that control transfers to the customer, which is when the service is completed. Parts and Service We sell parts and automotive services related to customer-paid repairs and maintenance, repairs and maintenance under manufacturer warranties and extended service contracts, and collision-related repairs. We also sell parts through our wholesale and retail counter channels. Each automotive repair and maintenance service is a single performance obligation that includes both the parts and labor associated with the service. Payment for automotive service work is typically due upon completion of the service, which is generally completed within a short period of time from contract inception. The transaction price for automotive repair and maintenance services is based on the parts used, the number of labor hours applied, and standardized hourly labor rates. We satisfy our performance obligations, transfer control, and recognize revenue over time for automotive repair and maintenance services because we are creating an asset with no alternative use and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. We use an input method to recognize revenue and measure progress based on labor hours expended relative to the total labor hours expected to be expended to satisfy the performance obligation. We have determined labor hours expended to be the relevant measure of work performed to complete the automotive repair or maintenance service for the customer. As a practical expedient, since automotive repair and maintenance service contracts have an original duration of one year or less, we do not consider the time value of money, and we do not disclose estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future for performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period or when we expect to recognize such revenue. The transaction price for wholesale and retail counter parts sales is determined at the time of sale based on the quantity and price of each product purchased. Payment is typically due at time of sale, or within a short period of time following the sale. We establish provisions, which are not significant, for estimated parts returns based on historical information and current trends. Delivery methods of wholesale and retail counter parts vary; however, we generally consider control of wholesale and retail counter parts to transfer when the products are shipped, which typically occurs the same day as or within a few days of the sale. Finance and Insurance We sell and receive a commission on the following types of finance and insurance products: extended service contracts, maintenance programs, guaranteed auto protection (known as “GAP,” this protection covers the shortfall between a customer’s loan balance and insurance payoff in the event of a casualty), “tire and wheel” protection, and theft protection products, among others. We offer products that are sold and administered by independent third parties, including the vehicle manufacturers’ captive finance subsidiaries. Pursuant to our arrangements with these third-party providers, we sell the products on a commission basis, and, for certain products, we also participate in future profit pursuant to retrospective commission arrangements with the issuers of those contracts through the life of the related contracts. For retrospective commission arrangements, we are paid annually based on the annual performance of the issuers’ product portfolio. For the majority of finance and insurance product sales, our performance obligation is to arrange for the provision of goods or services by another party. Our performance obligation is satisfied when this arrangement is made, which is when the finance and insurance product is delivered to the end-customer, generally at the time of the vehicle sale. As agent, we recognize revenue in the amount of any fee or commission to which we expect to be entitled, which is the net amount of consideration that we retain after paying the third-party provider the consideration received in exchange for the goods or services to be fulfilled by that party. The retrospective commission we earn on each product sold is a form of variable consideration that is subject to constraint due to it being highly susceptible to factors outside our influence and control. Our agreements with the third-party administrators generally provide for an annual retrospective commission payout based on the product portfolio performance for that year. We estimate variable consideration related to retrospective commissions and perform a constraint analysis using the expected value method based on the historical performance of the product portfolios and current trends to estimate the amount of retrospective commissions to which we expect we will be entitled. At each reporting period, we reassess our expectations about the amount of retrospective commission variable consideration to which we expect to be entitled and recognize revenue when we no longer believe a significant revenue reversal is probable. Additionally, we may be charged back for commissions related to finance and insurance products in the event of early termination, default, or prepayment of the contracts by end-customers (“chargebacks”). An estimated refund liability for chargebacks against the revenue recognized from sales of finance and insurance products is recorded in the period in which the related revenue is recognized and is based primarily on our historical chargeback experience. We update our measurement of the chargeback liability at each reporting date for changes in expectations about the amount of chargebacks. See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding chargeback liabilities. We also sell a vehicle maintenance program (the Vehicle Care Program or “VCP”) where we act as the principal in the sale since we have the primary responsibility to provide the specified services to the customer under the VCP contract. When a VCP product is sold in conjunction with the sale of a vehicle to the same customer, the stand-alone selling prices of each product are based on observable selling prices. Under a VCP contract, a customer purchases a specific number of maintenance services to be redeemed at an AutoNation location over a five-year term from the date of purchase. We satisfy our performance obligations and recognize revenue as maintenance services are rendered, since the customer benefits when we have completed the maintenance service. Although payment is due from the customer at the time of sale and services are rendered at points in time during a five-year contract term, these contracts do not contain a significant financing component. The following table includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to VCP performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period. Revenue Expected to Be Recognized by Period Total Next 12 Months 13 - 36 Months 37 - 60 Months Revenue expected to be recognized on VCP contracts sold as of period end $ 88.2 $ 32.2 $ 42.3 $ 13.7 We also recognize revenue, net of estimated chargebacks, for commissions earned by us for the transfer of financial assets when we arrange installment loans and leases with third-party lenders in connection with customer vehicle purchases. Other Revenue The majority of our other revenue is generated from the sale of vehicles to fleet/rental car companies that are specifically ordered for such companies (“fleet” sales). Revenue recognition for fleet sales is very similar to the recognition of revenue for new vehicles, described above. Contract Costs For sales commissions incurred related to sales of vehicles and sales of finance and insurance products for which we act as agent, we have elected as a practical expedient to not capitalize the incremental costs to obtain those contracts since they are point-of-sale transactions and the amortization period would be immediate. We have determined that the sales commissions and third-party administrator fees incurred related to sales of VCP products qualify for capitalization since these payments are directly related to sales achieved during a time period and would not have been incurred if the contract had not been obtained. Since the capitalized costs are related to services that |
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings (Loss) Per Share | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings (Loss) Per Share | EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, including vested RSU awards. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, noted above, adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSU awards. The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS: 2020 2019 2018 Net income from continuing operations $ 381.8 $ 450.8 $ 395.9 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (0.2) (0.8) 0.1 Net income $ 381.6 $ 450.0 $ 396.0 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 88.3 90.1 90.9 Dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSUs 0.4 0.4 0.4 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 88.7 90.5 91.3 Basic EPS amounts (1) : Continuing operations $ 4.32 $ 5.00 $ 4.36 Discontinued operations $ — $ (0.01) $ — Net income $ 4.32 $ 4.99 $ 4.36 Diluted EPS amounts (1) : Continuing operations $ 4.30 $ 4.98 $ 4.34 Discontinued operations $ — $ (0.01) $ — Net income $ 4.30 $ 4.97 $ 4.34 (1) EPS amounts are calculated discretely and, therefore, may not add up to the total due to rounding. A summary of anti-dilutive equity instruments excluded from the computation of diluted EPS is as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Anti-dilutive equity instruments excluded from the computation of diluted EPS 1.7 2.4 2.3 |
Receivables, Net
Receivables, Net | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Receivables, Net | RECEIVABLES, NET The components of receivables, net of allowances for expected credit losses, at December 31 are as follows: 2020 2019 Contracts-in-transit and vehicle receivables $ 445.8 $ 506.0 Trade receivables 138.0 136.4 Manufacturer receivables 210.0 234.5 Income taxes receivable (see Note 12) — 1.5 Other 55.1 38.8 848.9 917.2 Less: allowances for expected credit losses (3.7) (0.5) Receivables, net $ 845.2 $ 916.7 Contracts-in-transit and vehicle receivables primarily represent receivables from financial institutions for the portion of the vehicle sales price financed by our customers. Trade receivables represent amounts due for parts and services that have been delivered or sold, excluding amounts due from manufacturers, as well as receivables from finance organizations for commissions on the sale of finance and insurance products. Manufacturer receivables represent amounts due from manufacturers for holdbacks, rebates, incentives, floorplan assistance, and warranty claims. We evaluate our receivables for collectability based on past collection experience, current information, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. |
Inventory and Vehicle Floorplan
Inventory and Vehicle Floorplan Payable | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Inventory And Vehicle Floorplan Payable [Abstract] | |
Inventory And Vehicle Floorplan Payable | INVENTORY AND VEHICLE FLOORPLAN PAYABLE The components of inventory at December 31 are as follows: 2020 2019 New vehicles $ 1,761.9 $ 2,490.8 Used vehicles 648.4 570.0 Parts, accessories, and other 188.2 245.0 Inventory $ 2,598.5 $ 3,305.8 The components of vehicle floorplan payables at December 31 are as follows: 2020 2019 Vehicle floorplan payable - trade $ 1,541.7 $ 2,120.6 Vehicle floorplan payable - non-trade 1,218.2 1,455.2 Vehicle floorplan payable $ 2,759.9 $ 3,575.8 Vehicle floorplan payable-trade reflects amounts borrowed to finance the purchase of specific new and, to a lesser extent, used vehicle inventories with the corresponding manufacturers’ captive finance subsidiaries (“trade lenders”). Vehicle floorplan payable-non-trade represents amounts borrowed to finance the purchase of specific new and, to a lesser extent, used vehicle inventories with non-trade lenders, as well as amounts borrowed under our secured used vehicle floorplan facilities. Changes in vehicle floorplan payable-trade are reported as operating cash flows and changes in vehicle floorplan payable-non-trade are reported as financing cash flows in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Our inventory costs are generally reduced by manufacturer holdbacks, incentives, floorplan assistance, and non-reimbursement-based manufacturer advertising rebates, while the related vehicle floorplan payables are reflective of the gross cost of the vehicle. The vehicle floorplan payables, as shown in the above table, will generally also be higher than the inventory cost due to the timing of the sale of a vehicle and payment of the related liability. Vehicle floorplan facilities are due on demand, but in the case of new vehicle inventories, are generally paid within several business days after the related vehicles are sold. Vehicle floorplan facilities are primarily collateralized by vehicle inventories and related receivables. Our new vehicle floorplan facilities utilize LIBOR-based interest rates, which averaged 2.0% during 2020 and 3.7% during 2019. At December 31, 2020, the aggregate capacity under our new vehicle floorplan facilities to finance our new vehicle inventory was approximately $4.7 billion, of which $2.3 billion had been borrowed. |
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Net | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and Equipment, Net | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET A summary of property and equipment, net, at December 31 is as follows: 2020 2019 Land $ 1,417.4 $ 1,376.8 Buildings and improvements 2,333.3 2,306.0 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment 1,040.3 973.0 4,791.0 4,655.8 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,652.9) (1,481.2) Property and equipment, net $ 3,138.1 $ 3,174.6 We capitalized interest in connection with various construction projects to build, upgrade, or remodel our facilities of $0.6 million in 2020, $1.3 million in 2019, and $1.4 million in 2018. |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets,
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net | GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Goodwill and intangible assets, net, at December 31 consisted of the following: 2020 2019 Goodwill $ 1,185.0 $ 1,501.9 Franchise rights - indefinite-lived $ 509.0 $ 566.5 Other intangible assets 19.6 23.4 528.6 589.9 Less: accumulated amortization (7.1) (8.3) Intangible assets, net $ 521.5 $ 581.6 Goodwill Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of April 30 or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may hav e occurred. During the first quarter of 2020, our stock price, along with the U.S. stock market in general, was adversely impacted by the market reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the decrease in our market capitalization as of March 31, 2020, we concluded that a triggering event had occurred potentially indicating that the fair values of our reporting units were less than their carrying values as of March 31, 2020. Therefore, we performed quantitative goodwill impairment tests for each of our reporting units as of March 31, 2020. As a result of these impairment tests, during the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recorded non-cash goodwill impairment charges totaling $318.3 million, of which $257.4 million related to our Premium Luxury reporting unit, $41.6 million related to our Collision Centers reporting unit, and $19.3 million related to our Parts Centers reporting unit. The non-cash impairment charges are reflected as Goodwill Impairment in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 18 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information about our goodwill impairment test. For our April 30, 2020 annual impairment test, we chose to make a qualitative evaluation about the likelihood of goodwill impairment, and we determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of our reporting units were less than their carrying amounts. Goodwill allocated to our reporting units and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, were as follows: Domestic Import Premium Collision Centers Parts Centers Consolidated Goodwill at January 1, 2019 (1) $ 232.5 $ 520.9 $ 717.7 $ 42.1 $ — $ 1,513.2 Acquisitions, dispositions, and other adjustments, net (2) (5.2) (22.0) (2.8) (0.4) 19.1 (11.3) Goodwill at December 31, 2019 (1) 227.3 498.9 714.9 41.7 19.1 1,501.9 Acquisitions, dispositions, and other adjustments, net (2) (0.1) 1.7 (0.3) (0.1) 0.2 1.4 Impairment — — (257.4) (41.6) (19.3) (318.3) Goodwill at December 31, 2020 (1)(3) $ 227.2 $ 500.6 $ 457.2 $ — $ — $ 1,185.0 (1) Net of accumulated impairment losses of $1.47 billion associated with our single reporting unit (prior to September 30, 2008, our reporting unit structure was comprised of a single reporting unit) and $140.0 million associated with our Domestic reporting unit, both of which were recorded during the year ended December 31, 2008. (2) Includes amounts reclassified to held for sale and related adjustments, which are presented in Other Current Assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of period end. (3) Net of accumulated impairment losses of $257.4 million associated with our Premium Luxury reporting unit, $41.6 million associated with our Collision Centers reporting unit, and $19.3 million associated with our Parts Centers reporting unit, each of which were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2020. Intangible Assets Our principal identifiable intangible assets are individual store rights under franchise agreements with vehicle manufacturers. As of December 31, 2020, we had $509.0 million of franchise rights recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheet, of which $136.6 million was related to Domestic stores, $105.8 million was related to Import stores, and $266.6 million was related to Premium Luxury stores. Franchise rights have indefinite lives and are tested for impairment annually as of April 30 or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. |
Leases
Leases | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Leases | 8. LEASES General description The significant majority of leases that we enter into are for real estate. We lease numerous facilities relating to our operations, including primarily for automobile showrooms, display lots, service facilities, collision repair centers, supply facilities, automobile storage lots, parking lots, offices, and our corporate headquarters. Leases for real property have terms ranging from one to twenty-five years. We also lease various types of equipment, including security cameras, diagnostic equipment, copiers, key-cutting machines, and postage machines, among others. Equipment leases generally have terms ranging from one to five years. In addition, we lease certain vehicles from vehicle manufacturers to provide our service customers with the use of a vehicle while their vehicles are being serviced at our dealerships. These service loaner vehicle leases generally have terms ranging from six to eighteen months, and we typically purchase the service loaner vehicles at the end of the lease. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We do not have any significant leases that have not yet commenced but that create significant rights and obligations for us. We have elected the practical expedient under ASC Topic 842 to not separate lease and nonlease components for the following classes of underlying assets: real estate, office equipment, service loaner vehicles, and marketing-related assets (e.g., billboards). Our real estate and equipment leases often require that we pay maintenance in addition to rent. Additionally, our real estate leases generally require payment of real estate taxes and insurance. Maintenance, real estate taxes, and insurance payments are generally variable and based on actual costs incurred by the lessor. Therefore, these amounts are not included in the consideration of the contract when determining the right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability, but are reflected as variable lease expenses for those classes of underlying assets for which we have elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and nonlease components. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less that do not include a purchase option that is reasonably certain to be exercised are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We rent or sublease certain real estate to third parties, which are primarily operating leases. Variable lease payments A majority of our lease agreements include fixed rental payments. Certain of our lease agreements include fixed rental payments that are adjusted periodically for changes in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). P ayments based on a change in an index or a rate are not considered in the determination of lease payments for purposes of measuring the related lease liability. While lease liabilities are not remeasured as a result of changes to the CPI, changes to the CPI are treated as variable lease payments and recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments are incurred. Options to extend or terminate leases Most of our real estate leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one to five years or more. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. If it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options, the periods covered by such options are included in the lease term and are recognized as part of our ROU assets and lease liabilities. Certain leases also include options to purchase the leased property or asset. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise. Discount rate For our incremental borrowing rate, we generally use a portfolio approach to determine the discount rate for leases with similar characteristics. We determine discount rates based on current market prices of instruments similar to our unsecured borrowings with maturities that align with the relevant lease term, and such rates are then adjusted for our credit spread and the effects of full collateralization. The following tables present information about our ROU assets, lease liabilities, total lease costs, cash flows arising from lease transactions, and other supplemental information for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019: Leases Classification 2020 2019 Assets Operating Operating Lease Assets $ 309.5 $ 333.1 Finance Property and Equipment, Net and Other Assets 102.9 82.5 Total right-of-use assets $ 412.4 $ 415.6 Liabilities Current Operating Other Current Liabilities $ 38.4 $ 41.0 Finance Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Vehicle Floorplan Payable - Trade 27.2 26.2 Noncurrent Operating Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities 286.5 305.0 Finance Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Maturities 107.1 87.3 Total lease liabilities $ 459.2 $ 459.5 Lease Term and Discount Rate 2020 2019 Weighted average remaining lease term Operating 12 years 11 years Finance 14 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate Operating 5.17 % 5.27 % Finance 6.46 % 9.09 % Lease cost Classification 2020 2019 Operating lease cost Selling, general, and administrative expenses $ 58.3 $ 60.5 Finance lease cost: Amortization of ROU assets Depreciation and amortization 9.8 10.8 Interest on lease liabilities Other interest expense and floorplan interest expense 6.9 8.8 Short-term lease cost (1) Selling, general, and administrative expenses 7.3 9.6 Variable lease cost Selling, general, and administrative expenses 7.7 6.6 Sublease income Selling, general, and administrative expenses (0.5) (1.2) Net lease cost $ 89.5 $ 95.1 (1) Includes leases with a term of one month or less. Other Information 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 57.0 $ 60.0 Operating cash flows from finance leases (1) $ 38.5 $ 50.8 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 15.0 $ 28.9 Supplemental noncash information on adjustments to right-of-use assets, including right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new: Operating lease liabilities $ 16.8 $ 31.9 Finance lease liabilities $ 57.6 $ 46.3 (1) Includes the interest component of payments made on finance leases as well as principal payments on vehicle floorplan payables with trade lenders for certain service loaner vehicle leases. Maturity of Lease Liabilities Operating Leases Finance Leases Year ending December 31, 2021 $ 54.2 $ 33.5 2022 48.9 11.7 2023 41.7 11.5 2024 35.7 11.5 2025 33.7 11.7 Thereafter 235.6 110.1 Total lease payments 449.8 190.0 Less: interest (124.9) (55.7) Present value of lease liabilities $ 324.9 $ 134.3 |
Leases | 8. LEASES General description The significant majority of leases that we enter into are for real estate. We lease numerous facilities relating to our operations, including primarily for automobile showrooms, display lots, service facilities, collision repair centers, supply facilities, automobile storage lots, parking lots, offices, and our corporate headquarters. Leases for real property have terms ranging from one to twenty-five years. We also lease various types of equipment, including security cameras, diagnostic equipment, copiers, key-cutting machines, and postage machines, among others. Equipment leases generally have terms ranging from one to five years. In addition, we lease certain vehicles from vehicle manufacturers to provide our service customers with the use of a vehicle while their vehicles are being serviced at our dealerships. These service loaner vehicle leases generally have terms ranging from six to eighteen months, and we typically purchase the service loaner vehicles at the end of the lease. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We do not have any significant leases that have not yet commenced but that create significant rights and obligations for us. We have elected the practical expedient under ASC Topic 842 to not separate lease and nonlease components for the following classes of underlying assets: real estate, office equipment, service loaner vehicles, and marketing-related assets (e.g., billboards). Our real estate and equipment leases often require that we pay maintenance in addition to rent. Additionally, our real estate leases generally require payment of real estate taxes and insurance. Maintenance, real estate taxes, and insurance payments are generally variable and based on actual costs incurred by the lessor. Therefore, these amounts are not included in the consideration of the contract when determining the right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability, but are reflected as variable lease expenses for those classes of underlying assets for which we have elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and nonlease components. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less that do not include a purchase option that is reasonably certain to be exercised are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We rent or sublease certain real estate to third parties, which are primarily operating leases. Variable lease payments A majority of our lease agreements include fixed rental payments. Certain of our lease agreements include fixed rental payments that are adjusted periodically for changes in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). P ayments based on a change in an index or a rate are not considered in the determination of lease payments for purposes of measuring the related lease liability. While lease liabilities are not remeasured as a result of changes to the CPI, changes to the CPI are treated as variable lease payments and recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments are incurred. Options to extend or terminate leases Most of our real estate leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one to five years or more. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. If it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options, the periods covered by such options are included in the lease term and are recognized as part of our ROU assets and lease liabilities. Certain leases also include options to purchase the leased property or asset. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise. Discount rate For our incremental borrowing rate, we generally use a portfolio approach to determine the discount rate for leases with similar characteristics. We determine discount rates based on current market prices of instruments similar to our unsecured borrowings with maturities that align with the relevant lease term, and such rates are then adjusted for our credit spread and the effects of full collateralization. The following tables present information about our ROU assets, lease liabilities, total lease costs, cash flows arising from lease transactions, and other supplemental information for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019: Leases Classification 2020 2019 Assets Operating Operating Lease Assets $ 309.5 $ 333.1 Finance Property and Equipment, Net and Other Assets 102.9 82.5 Total right-of-use assets $ 412.4 $ 415.6 Liabilities Current Operating Other Current Liabilities $ 38.4 $ 41.0 Finance Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Vehicle Floorplan Payable - Trade 27.2 26.2 Noncurrent Operating Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities 286.5 305.0 Finance Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Maturities 107.1 87.3 Total lease liabilities $ 459.2 $ 459.5 Lease Term and Discount Rate 2020 2019 Weighted average remaining lease term Operating 12 years 11 years Finance 14 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate Operating 5.17 % 5.27 % Finance 6.46 % 9.09 % Lease cost Classification 2020 2019 Operating lease cost Selling, general, and administrative expenses $ 58.3 $ 60.5 Finance lease cost: Amortization of ROU assets Depreciation and amortization 9.8 10.8 Interest on lease liabilities Other interest expense and floorplan interest expense 6.9 8.8 Short-term lease cost (1) Selling, general, and administrative expenses 7.3 9.6 Variable lease cost Selling, general, and administrative expenses 7.7 6.6 Sublease income Selling, general, and administrative expenses (0.5) (1.2) Net lease cost $ 89.5 $ 95.1 (1) Includes leases with a term of one month or less. Other Information 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 57.0 $ 60.0 Operating cash flows from finance leases (1) $ 38.5 $ 50.8 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 15.0 $ 28.9 Supplemental noncash information on adjustments to right-of-use assets, including right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new: Operating lease liabilities $ 16.8 $ 31.9 Finance lease liabilities $ 57.6 $ 46.3 (1) Includes the interest component of payments made on finance leases as well as principal payments on vehicle floorplan payables with trade lenders for certain service loaner vehicle leases. Maturity of Lease Liabilities Operating Leases Finance Leases Year ending December 31, 2021 $ 54.2 $ 33.5 2022 48.9 11.7 2023 41.7 11.5 2024 35.7 11.5 2025 33.7 11.7 Thereafter 235.6 110.1 Total lease payments 449.8 190.0 Less: interest (124.9) (55.7) Present value of lease liabilities $ 324.9 $ 134.3 |
Long-Term Debt and Commercial P
Long-Term Debt and Commercial Paper | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Long-Term Debt and Commerical Paper | LONG-TERM DEBT AND COMMERCIAL PAPER Long-term debt at December 31 consisted of the following: Debt Description Maturity Date Interest Payable 2020 2019 5.5% Senior Notes February 1, 2020 February 1 and August 1 $ — $ 350.0 3.35% Senior Notes January 15, 2021 January 15 and July 15 300.0 300.0 3.5% Senior Notes November 15, 2024 May 15 and November 15 450.0 450.0 4.5% Senior Notes October 1, 2025 April 1 and October 1 450.0 450.0 3.8% Senior Notes November 15, 2027 May 15 and November 15 300.0 300.0 4.75% Senior Notes June 1, 2030 June 1 and December 1 500.0 — Revolving credit facility March 26, 2025 Monthly — — Finance leases and other debt Various dates through 2040 Monthly 116.6 93.9 2,116.6 1,943.9 Less: unamortized debt discounts and debt issuance costs (14.8) (9.8) Less: current maturities (309.2) (355.6) Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 1,792.6 $ 1,578.5 At December 31, 2020, aggregate maturities of non-vehicle long-term debt were as follows: Year Ending December 31: 2021 $ 307.6 2022 5.7 2023 5.8 2024 456.1 2025 456.7 Thereafter 884.7 $ 2,116.6 Debt Refinancing Transaction On March 26, 2020, we amended and restated our existing unsecured credit agreement to, among other things, (1) provide for lower commitment fees and loan margins as set forth in the amended and restated credit agreement, (2) extend the maturity date to March 26, 2025, and (3) provide for customary LIBOR replacement provisions. Senior Unsecured Notes and Credit Agreement In February 2020, we repaid the outstanding $350.0 million of 5.5% Senior Notes due 2020. On May 21, 2020, we issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Senior Notes due 2030, which were sold at 99.479% of the aggregate principal amount. In January 2021, we repaid the outstanding $300.0 million of 3.35% Senior Notes due 2021. The interest rates payable on our outstanding senior unsecured notes are subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain credit rating events as provided in the indentures for these senior unsecured notes. Under our amended and restated credit agreement, we have a $1.8 billion revolving credit facility that matures on March 26, 2025. The credit agreement also contains an accordion feature that allows us, subject to credit availability and certain other conditions, to increase the amount of the revolving credit facility, together with any added term loans, by up to $500.0 million in the aggregate. We have a $200.0 million letter of credit sublimit as part of our revolving credit facility. The amount available to be borrowed under the revolving credit facility is reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis by the cumulative amount of any outstanding letters of credit, which was $39.7 million at December 31, 2020, leaving an additional borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility of $1.8 billion at December 31, 2020. Our revolving credit facility under the amended credit agreement provides for a commitment fee on undrawn amounts ranging from 0.125% to 0.20% and interest on borrowings at LIBOR or the base rate, in each case plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin ranges from 1.125% to 1.50% for LIBOR borrowings and 0.125% to 0.50% for base rate borrowings. The interest rate charged for our revolving credit facility is affected by our leverage ratio. For instance, an increase in our leverage ratio from greater than or equal to 2.0x but less than 3.25x to greater than or equal to 3.25x would result in a 12.5 basis point increase in the applicable margin. Within the meaning of Regulation S-X, Rule 3-10, AutoNation, Inc. (the parent company) has no independent assets or operations. If the guarantees of our subsidiaries were to be issued under our existing registration statement, we expect that such guarantees would be full and unconditional and joint and several, and any subsidiaries other than the guarantor subsidiaries would be minor. Other Long-Term Debt At December 31, 2020, we had finance leases and other debt obligations of $116.6 million, which are due at various dates through 2040. See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to finance lease obligations. Commercial Paper We have a commercial paper program pursuant to which we may issue short-term, unsecured commercial paper notes on a private placement basis up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of $1.0 billion. The interest rate for the commercial paper notes varies based on duration and market conditions. The maturities of the commercial paper notes may vary, but may not exceed 397 days from the date of issuance. Proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper notes are used to repay borrowings under the revolving credit facility, to finance acquisitions and for working capital, capital expenditures, share repurchases, and/or other general corporate purposes. We plan to use the revolving credit facility under our credit agreement as a liquidity backstop for borrowings under the commercial paper program. A downgrade in our credit ratings could negatively impact our ability to issue, or the interest rates for, commercial paper notes. |
Chargeback Liability
Chargeback Liability | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] | |
Chargeback Liability | CHARGEBACK LIABILITY We may be charged back for commissions related to financing, vehicle service, or protection products in the event of early termination, default, or prepayment of the contracts by customers (“chargebacks”). However, our exposure to loss generally is limited to the commissions that we receive. An estimated chargeback liability is recorded in the period in which the related finance and insurance revenue is recognized. The following is a rollforward of our estimated chargeback liability for each of the three years presented in our Consolidated Financial Statements: 2020 2019 2018 Balance - January 1 $ 134.5 $ 128.1 $ 120.8 Add: Provisions 118.1 108.6 108.3 Deduct: Chargebacks (110.5) (102.2) (101.0) Balance - December 31 $ 142.1 $ 134.5 $ 128.1 |
Self-Insurance
Self-Insurance | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Insurance [Abstract] | |
Self-Insurance | SELF-INSURANCE Under our self-insurance programs, we retain various levels of aggregate loss limits, per claim deductibles, and claims-handling expenses as part of our various insurance programs, including property and casualty, employee medical benefits, automobile, and workers’ compensation. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, current and long-term self-insurance liabilities were included in Other Current Liabilities and Other Liabilities, respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: 2020 2019 Self-insurance - current portion $ 35.4 $ 32.3 Self-insurance - long-term portion 47.0 48.0 Total self-insurance liabilities $ 82.4 $ 80.3 |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | INCOME TAXES The components of the income tax provision from continuing operations for the years ended December 31 are as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Current: Federal $ 168.9 $ 86.0 $ 93.0 State 37.4 29.4 26.8 Federal and state deferred (39.0) 45.8 10.9 Change in valuation allowance, net 0.3 0.2 3.5 Adjustments and settlements 0.7 0.4 (0.7) Income tax provision $ 168.3 $ 161.8 $ 133.5 A reconciliation of the income tax provision calculated using the statutory federal income tax rate to our income tax provision from continuing operations for the years ended December 31 is as follows: 2020 % 2019 % 2018 % Income tax provision at statutory rate $ 115.5 21.0 $ 128.7 21.0 $ 111.2 21.0 Impact of goodwill impairment 21.4 3.9 — — — — Other non-deductible expenses, net 8.2 1.5 10.3 1.7 4.9 0.9 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 24.3 4.4 25.7 4.2 22.8 4.3 169.4 30.8 164.7 26.9 138.9 26.2 Change in tax rate — — — — (5.0) (0.9) Change in valuation allowance, net 0.3 0.1 0.2 — 3.5 0.7 Adjustments and settlements 0.7 0.1 0.4 0.1 (0.7) (0.1) Federal and state tax credits (0.7) (0.1) (0.9) (0.2) (1.0) (0.2) Other, net (1.4) (0.3) (2.6) (0.4) (2.2) (0.5) Income tax provision $ 168.3 30.6 $ 161.8 26.4 $ 133.5 25.2 Deferred income tax asset and liability components at December 31 are as follows: 2020 2019 Deferred income tax assets: Inventory $ 20.2 $ 25.7 Receivable allowances 1.0 0.2 Warranty, chargeback, and self-insurance liabilities 53.1 50.7 Other accrued liabilities 31.5 27.7 Deferred compensation 24.4 20.9 Stock-based compensation 10.6 14.9 Lease liabilities 80.8 85.4 Loss carryforwards— state 6.8 6.8 Other, net 4.6 4.1 Total deferred income tax assets 233.0 236.4 Valuation allowance (4.8) (4.5) Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance 228.2 231.9 Deferred income tax liabilities: Long-lived assets (intangible assets and property) (219.6) (269.6) Investments - unrealized appreciation (19.5) (6.3) Right-of-use assets (75.0) (80.0) Other, net (10.0) (11.1) Total deferred income tax liabilities (324.1) (367.0) Net deferred income tax liabilities $ (95.9) $ (135.1) Our net deferred tax liability of $95.9 million as of December 31, 2020, and $135.1 million as of December 31, 2019, is classified as Deferred Income Taxes in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Income taxes payable included in Other Current Liabilities totaled $13.3 million at December 31, 2020. Income taxes receivable included in Receivables, net totaled $1.5 million at December 31, 2019. At December 31, 2020, we had $104.0 million of gross domestic state net operating loss carryforwards and capital loss carryforwards, and $1.9 million of state tax credits, all of which result in a deferred tax asset of $6.8 million and expire from 2021 through 2040. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We provide valuation allowances to offset portions of deferred tax assets due to uncertainty surrounding the future realization of such deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2020, we had $4.8 million of valuation allowance related to state net operating loss carryforwards. We adjust the valuation allowance in the period management determines it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will or will not be realized. We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states. As a matter of course, various taxing authorities, including the IRS, regularly audit us. These audits may culminate in proposed assessments which may ultimately result in our owing additional taxes. Currently, no tax years are under examination by the IRS and tax years from 2014 to 2019 are under examination by U.S. state jurisdictions. We believe that our tax positions comply with applicable tax law and that we have adequately provided for these matters. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Balance at January 1 $ 5.3 $ 4.3 $ 6.4 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 0.4 — — Additions for tax positions of prior years 1.6 1.4 0.6 Reductions for tax positions of prior years — — — Reductions for expirations of statute of limitations (0.3) (0.4) (0.9) Settlements — — (1.8) Balance at December 31 $ 7.0 $ 5.3 $ 4.3 We had accumulated interest and penalties associated with these unrecognized tax benefits of $8.4 million at December 31, 2020, $7.5 million at December 31, 2019, and $6.6 million at December 31, 2018. We additionally had a deferred tax asset of $3.4 million at December 31, 2020, $2.8 million at December 31, 2019, and $2.4 million at December 31, 2018, related to these balances. The net of the unrecognized tax benefits, associated interest, penalties, and deferred tax asset was $12.0 million at December 31, 2020, $10.0 million at December 31, 2019, and $8.5 million at December 31, 2018, which if resolved favorably (in whole or in part) would reduce our effective tax rate. The unrecognized tax benefits, associated interest, penalties, and deferred tax asset are included as components of Other Liabilities and Deferred Income Taxes in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. It is our policy to account for interest and penalties associated with income tax obligations as a component of income tax expense. We recognized $0.7 million during 2020, $0.7 million during 2019, and $0.6 million during 2018 (each net of tax effect), of interest and penalties as part of the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We do not expect that our unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease during the twelve months beginning January 1, 2021. Tax Reform On December 22, 2017, H.R. 1 formerly known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” was enacted into law. This new tax legislation, among other things, reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. For the tax year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded a $5.0 million reduction to income tax expense related to our provisional estimate recorded as of December 31, 2017. The reduction was recorded as a component of income tax expense from continuing operations and had an impact of 0.9 percentage points on our effective income tax rate for the full year 2018. |
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Shareholders' Equity | SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY A summary of shares repurchased under our stock repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors follows: 2020 2019 2018 Shares repurchased 7.2 1.3 2.1 Aggregate purchase price $ 382.3 $ 44.7 $ 100.0 Average purchase price per share $ 52.76 $ 35.51 $ 47.58 As of December 31, 2020, $197.8 million remained available under our stock repurchase limit most recently authorized by our Board of Directors. In February 2021, our Board of Directors increased the share repurchase authorization by $1 billion. We have 5.0 million authorized shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, none of which are issued or outstanding. The Board of Directors has the authority to issue the preferred stock in one or more series and to establish the rights, preferences, and dividends. A summary of shares of common stock issued in connection with the exercise of stock options follows: 2020 2019 2018 Shares issued 1.1 0.4 0.5 Proceeds from the exercise of stock options $ 52.7 $ 12.7 $ 17.8 Average exercise price per share $ 49.91 $ 33.87 $ 35.25 The following table presents a summary of shares of common stock issued in connection with the settlement of RSUs, as well as shares surrendered to AutoNation to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock and settlement of RSUs: 2020 2019 2018 Shares issued 0.5 0.3 0.1 Shares surrendered to AutoNation to satisfy tax withholding obligations 0.2 0.1 0.1 |
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation | STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The AutoNation, Inc. 2017 Employee Equity and Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”) provides for the grant of time-based and performance-based RSUs, restricted stock, stock options, stock appreciation rights, and other stock-based and cash-based awards to employees. A maximum of 5.5 million shares may be issued under the 2017 Plan. The AutoNation, Inc. 2014 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan (the “2014 Director Plan”) provides for the grant of stock options, restricted stock, RSUs, stock appreciation rights, and other stock-based awards to our non-employee directors. As of December 31, 2020, the maximum number of shares authorized for issuance under the 2014 Director Plan was 600,000. Restricted Stock Units On January 2, 2020, each of our non-employee directors received a grant of 5,110 RSUs un der the 2014 Director Plan. RSUs granted to our non-employee directors are fully vested on the grant date and are settled in shares of the Company’s common stock on the first trading day of February in the third year following the grant date, unless the non-employee director elects to defer delivery in accordance with the terms of the award and the 2014 Director Plan. Settlement of the RSUs will be accelerated in certain circumstances as provided in the terms of the award and the 2014 Director Plan, including in the event the non-employee director ceases to serve as a non-employee director of the Company. Compensation cost is recognized on the grant date and is based on the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. In 2020, our Board’s Compensation Committee approved the grant of 0.8 million RSUs, which included time-based and performance-based RSUs. Time-based RSUs vest in equal installments over four years. The performance-based RSUs are subject to a one-year earnings performance measure. Certain performance-based RSUs vest in equal installments over four years, and others cliff vest after three years subject to the achievement of certain additional performance goals measured over a three-year period. The additional performance goals are based on an additional measure of earnings, a measure of return on invested capital, and a measure of our performance relative to certain customer satisfaction indices. The fair value of each RSU award grant is based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. Compensation cost for time-based RSUs is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the stated vesting period or the period until employees become retirement-eligible, and for performance-based awards is recognized over the requisite service period based on the expected achievement level of the performance goals, which is evaluated over the performance period. The amount of compensation cost recognized on performance-based RSUs depends on the relative satisfaction of the performance condition based on performance to date. We account for forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur. The following table summarizes information about vested and nonvested RSUs for 2020: RSUs Shares Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 1 1.7 $ 40.56 Granted 0.9 $ 44.28 Vested (0.5) $ 42.40 Forfeited (0.2) $ 44.21 Nonvested at December 31 1.9 $ 41.36 The weighted average grant-date fair value of RSUs and total fair value of RSUs vested are summarized in the following table: 2020 2019 2018 Weighted average grant-date fair value of RSUs granted $ 44.28 $ 35.51 $ 49.16 Total fair value of RSUs vested (in millions) $ 23.2 $ 9.0 $ 7.3 Stock Options Prior to 2017, we granted non-qualified stock options with a term of 10 years from the date of grant that vested in equal installments over four years. Upon exercise, shares of common stock are issued from our treasury stock. We used the Black-Scholes valuation model to determine compensation expense and amortized compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the grants. All stock options were fully vested as of December 31, 2020. The following table summarizes stock option activity during 2020: Stock Options Shares Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Options outstanding at January 1 2.6 $ 52.29 Granted — $ — Exercised (1.1) $ 49.91 Forfeited — $ — Expired (0.3) $ 58.00 Options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31 1.2 $ 52.78 3.53 $ 19.7 Options available for future grants at December 31 3.1 The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $9.8 million during 2020, $5.2 million during 2019, and $8.2 million during 2018. Restricted Stock Prior to 2017, we granted restricted stock awards, which were issued from our treasury stock. All restricted stock awards were fully vested as of December 31, 2020. Compensation cost for restricted stock awards was based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. The following table summarizes information about restricted stock for 2020: Restricted Stock Shares Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 1 16,267 $ 52.53 Granted — $ — Vested (16,189) $ 52.53 Forfeited (78) $ 52.53 Nonvested at December 31 — $ — The total fair value of restricted stock awards vested was $0.7 million in 2020, $1.7 million in 2019, and $3.3 million in 2018. Compensation Expense The following table summarizes the total stock-based compensation expense recognized in Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the total recognized tax benefit related thereto: 2020 2019 2018 RSUs $ 30.0 $ 29.4 $ 21.7 Stock options 0.1 0.9 1.6 Restricted stock 0.1 0.8 2.2 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 30.2 $ 31.1 $ 25.5 Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense $ 2.6 $ 2.5 $ 3.0 As of December 31, 2020, there was $19.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.64 years. Tax benefits related to stock options exercised and vesting of restricted stock and RSUs were $4.3 million in 2020, $3.3 million in 2019, and $3.4 million in 2018. |
Store Divestitures
Store Divestitures | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | |
Store Divestitures | STORE DIVESTITURESDuring 2020, we divested one Premium Luxury store and two collision centers. We also terminated one Domestic franchise. During 2019, we divested three Domestic stores, five Import stores, and two collision centers. During 2018, we divested eight Domestic stores, seven Import stores, two Premium Luxury stores, and one collision center.We recognized net gains related to store divestitures of $2.5 million in 2020, $29.7 million in 2019, and $40.3 million in 2018. The net gains on these divestitures are included in Other (Income) Expense, Net (within Operating Income) in our Consolidated Statements of Income. The financial condition and results of operations of these businesses were not material to our consolidated financial statements. |
Restructuring and Related Activ
Restructuring and Related Activities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations Disclosure | EXIT OR DISPOSAL COST OBLIGATIONS On August 17, 2020, we determined to close our aftermarket collision parts (“ACP”) business by the end of 2020. In connection with the closing of the ACP business, we expect to incur total charges of $36.7 million, the significant majority of which was incurred in 2020, as follows: Cost Associated with Exit Activity Total Costs Expected to be Incurred Cumulative Costs Incurred during 2020 Statement of Operations Line Item Inventory valuation adjustment $ 17.6 $ 17.6 Parts and service cost of sales Contract termination charges 3.2 3.2 Other (income) expense, net (operating) Other associated closing costs 2.6 2.6 Selling, general, and administrative expenses Accelerated depreciation 3.9 3.9 Depreciation and amortization Accelerated amortization 3.2 3.2 Selling, general, and administrative expenses Asset impairment charges 5.1 5.1 Other (income) expense, net (operating) Involuntary termination benefits 1.1 1.1 Selling, general, and administrative expenses $ 36.7 $ 36.7 Charges incurred are reflected as part of the “Corporate and other” category of our segment information. The following is a rollforward of our liability balances for exit or disposal cost obligations associated with the closing of the ACP business, which are included in Other Current Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: Contract Termination Charges Other Associated Closing Costs Involuntary Termination Benefits Total Balance at December 31, 2019 $ — $ — $ — $ — Costs incurred 3.2 2.6 1.1 6.9 Costs paid or otherwise settled (3.0) (0.2) (0.3) (3.5) Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 0.2 $ 2.4 $ 0.8 $ 3.4 |
Financial Instruments and Fair
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The fair value of a financial instrument represents the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced sale or liquidation. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of judgment, and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting standards establish a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value and also establishes the following three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted market prices in markets that are not active; or model-derived valuations or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities The following methods and assumptions were used by us in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments: • Cash and cash equivalents, receivables, other current assets, vehicle floorplan payable, accounts payable, other current liabilities, commercial paper, and variable rate debt: The amounts reported in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value due to their short-term nature or the existence of variable interest rates that approximate prevailing market rates. • Investments in Equity Securities: As of December 31, 2020, the carrying amount of our Vroom equity investment was $101.9 million. The fair value of this equity investment is based on the quoted price in active markets for the identical asset (Level 1). In March 2020, we invested $50.0 million in the equity securities of Waymo LLC, which do not have a readily determinable fair value. We elected to measure this investment using the measurement alternative as permitted by accounting standards, and we recorded the equity interest at its cost of $50.0 million. We have considered all relevant transactions since the date of our investment through December 31, 2020, and we have not recorded any impairments or upward or downward adjustments to the carrying amount of our Waymo investment as of December 31, 2020, as there have not been any indications of impairment or observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer as of such date. Investments in equity securities are reported in Other Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are reported in Other Income, Net (non-operating) in the Consolidated Statements of Income and in the “Corporate and other” category of our segment information. The following is the portion of unrealized gains recognized during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, related to equity securities still held at December 31: 2020 2019 Net gains recognized during the period on equity securities $ 131.5 $ 25.7 Less: Net gains recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period 63.4 — Unrealized gains recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date $ 68.1 $ 25.7 In the first quarter of 2021, we sold the remaining shares of our Vroom equity investment for total proceeds of $109.4 million. • Fixed rate long-term debt: Our fixed rate long-term debt consists primarily of amounts outstanding under our senior unsecured notes. We estimate the fair value of our senior unsecured notes using quoted prices for the identical liability (Level 1). A summary of the aggregate carrying values and fair values of our fixed rate long-term debt at December 31 is as follows: 2020 2019 Carrying value $ 2,101.8 $ 1,934.1 Fair value $ 2,341.1 $ 2,001.8 Nonfinancial assets such as goodwill, other intangible assets, and long-lived assets held and used are measured at fair value when there is an indicator of impairment and recorded at fair value only when impairment is recognized or for a business combination. The fair values less costs to sell of long-lived assets or disposal groups held for sale are assessed each reporting period they remain classified as held for sale. Subsequent changes in the held for sale long-lived asset’s or disposal group’s fair value less cost to sell (increase or decrease) are reported as an adjustment to its carrying amount, except that the adjusted carrying amount cannot exceed the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or disposal group at the time it was initially classified as held for sale. The following table presents assets measured and recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019: 2020 2019 Description Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Gain/(Loss) Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Gain/(Loss) Goodwill $ 457.5 $ (318.3) $ — $ — Franchise rights and other $ 26.2 $ (59.9) $ 8.9 $ (9.9) Equity investment $ — $ — $ 75.7 $ 25.7 Right-of-use assets $ 5.0 $ (3.1) $ 0.1 $ (0.2) Long-lived assets held and used $ 1.8 $ (9.2) $ — $ (0.1) Long-lived assets held for sale: Continuing operations $ — $ — $ 26.1 $ (1.6) Discontinued operations — — 5.4 (0.5) Total assets held for sale $ — $ — $ 31.5 $ (2.1) Goodwill Goodwill for our reporting units is tested for impairment annually as of April 30 or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a reporting unit more likely than not exceeds its fair value. During the first quarter of 2020, our stock price, along with the U.S. stock market in general, was adversely impacted by the market reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the decrease in our market capitalization as of March 31, 2020, we concluded that a triggering event had occurred potentially indicating that the fair values of our reporting units were less than their carrying values as of March 31, 2020. Therefore, we performed quantitative goodwill impairment tests for each of our reporting units as of March 31, 2020. The quantitative goodwill impairment test requires a determination of whether the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. We estimate the fair value of our reporting units using an “income” valuation approach, which discounts projected free cash flows of the reporting unit at a computed weighted average cost of capital as the discount rate. The income valuation approach requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which include revenue growth rates and future operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, weighted average costs of capital, and future economic and market conditions. In connection with this process, we also reconcile the estimated aggregate fair values of our reporting units to our market capitalization, including consideration of a control premium that represents the estimated amount an investor would pay for our equity securities to obtain a controlling interest. We believe that this reconciliation process is consistent with a market participant perspective. We base our cash flow forecasts on our knowledge of the automotive industry, our recent performance, our expectations of our future performance, and other assumptions we believe to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from those estimates. We also make certain judgments and assumptions in allocating shared assets and liabilities to determine the carrying values for each of our reporting units. As a result of these impairment tests, during the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recorded non-cash goodwill impairment charges totaling $318.3 million, of which $257.4 million related to our Premium Luxury reporting unit, $41.6 million related to our Collision Centers reporting unit, and $19.3 million related to our Parts Centers reporting unit. The non-cash impairment charges are reflected as Goodwill Impairment in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income and in the “Corporate and other” category of our segment information. For our April 30, 2020 annual impairment test, we chose to make a qualitative evaluation about the likelihood of goodwill impairment, and we determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of our reporting units were less than their carrying amounts. For our April 30, 2019 annual impairment test, we chose to make a qualitative evaluation about the likelihood of goodwill impairment for our Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury reporting units, and we determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of these reporting units were less than their carrying amounts. We elected to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test for our Collision Centers and Parts Centers reporting units as of April 30, 2019, and no impairment charges resulted from the impairment test. For our April 30, 2018 annual impairment test, we chose to make a qualitative evaluation about the likelihood of goodwill impairment, and we determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of our reporting units were less than their carrying amounts. Other Intangible Assets Our principal identifiable intangible assets are individual store rights under franchise agreements with vehicle manufacturers, which have indefinite lives and are tested for impairment annually as of April 30 or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. During the first quarter of 2020, we concluded that, as a result of the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, a triggering event had occurred that indicated the fair values of our franchise rights may have been less than their carrying values as of March 31, 2020. Therefore, we performed quantitative franchise rights impairment tests as of March 31, 2020. The quantitative impairment test for franchise rights requires the comparison of the franchise rights’ estimated fair value to carrying value by store. Fair values of rights under franchise agreements are estimated using Level 3 inputs by discounting expected future cash flows of the store. The forecasted cash flows contain inherent uncertainties, including significant estimates and assumptions related to growth rates, margins, working capital requirements, capital expenditures, and cost of capital, for which we utilize certain market participant-based assumptions, using third-party industry projections, economic projections, and other marketplace data we believe to be reasonable. As a result of the quantitative tests, we identified eight stores with franchise rights carrying values that exceeded their estimated fair values, and we recorded non-cash franchise rights impairment charges of $57.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020. For our April 30, 2020 annual impairment test, we elected to perform quantitative franchise rights impairment tests, and no additional impairment charges resulted from these quantitative tests. For our April 30, 2019 and 2018 annual impairment tests, we elected to perform quantitative franchise rights impairment tests. As a result of these tests, we recorded non-cash impairment charges of $9.6 million in 2019 and $8.1 million in 2018 to reduce the carrying values of certain franchise rights to their estimated fair values. The non-cash impairment charges are reflected as Franchise Rights Impairment in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income and in the “Corporate and other” category of our segment information. In 2020, we also recorded non-cash impairment charges of $2.4 million to reduce the carrying value of certain finite-lived intangible assets to estimated fair value, which are included in Other (Income) Expense, Net in our Consolidated Statements of Income and in the “Corporate and other” category of our segment information. Long-Lived Assets and Right-of-Use Assets Fair value measurements for our long-lived assets and right-of-use assets are based on Level 3 inputs. Changes in fair value measurements are reviewed and assessed each quarter for properties classified as held for sale, or when an indicator of impairment exists for properties classified as held and used or for right-of-use assets. The valuation process is generally based on a combination of the market and replacement cost approaches. In certain cases, fair value measurements are based on pending agreements to sell the related assets. In a market approach, we use transaction prices for comparable properties that have recently been sold. These transaction prices are adjusted for factors related to a specific property. We evaluate changes in local real estate markets, and/or recent market interest or negotiations related to a specific property. In a replacement cost approach, the cost to replace a specific long-lived asset is considered, which is adjusted for depreciation from physical deterioration, as well as functional and economic obsolescence, if present and measurable. To validate the fair values determined under the valuation process noted above, we also obtain independent third-party appraisals for our properties and/or third-party brokers’ opinions of value, which are generally developed using the same valuation approaches described above, and we evaluate any recent negotiations or discussions with third-party real estate brokers related to a specific long-lived asset or market. We recorded non-cash impairment charges of $3.1 million in 2020 and $0.2 million in 2019 related to our right-of-use assets. We recorded non-cash impairment charges of $9.2 million in 2020 and $0.1 million in 2019 related to our long-lived assets held and used. We recorded no impairment charges related to our long-lived assets held for sale in 2020. In 2019, we recorded non-cash impairment charges of $1.6 million related to our long-lived assets held for sale in continuing operations and $0.5 million related to our long-lived assets held for sale in discontinued operations. The non-cash impairment charges recorded in 2020 and 2019, are included in Other (Income) Expense, Net (within Operating Income) in our Consolidated Statements of Income and are reported in the “Corporate and other” category of our segment information. We had assets held for sale in continuing operations of $25.5 million as of December 31, 2020, and $40.6 million as of December 31, 2019, primarily related to property held for sale, as well as inventory, goodwill, and property of disposal groups held for sale. We had assets held for sale in discontinued operations of $8.0 million as of December 31, 2020, and $8.0 million as of December 31, 2019, primarily related to property held for sale. Assets held for sale are included in Other Current Assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements Description Fair Value at March 31, 2020 Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range (Average) Franchise rights $ 24.6 Discounted cash flow Weighted average cost of capital 8.5 % Discount rate 11.1% - 14.3% (12.1%) Long-term revenue growth rate 2.0 % Long-term pretax income margin 0.6% - 2.8% (1.4%) Contributory asset charges 4.2% - 12.1% (6.2%) |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments And Contingencies | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Proceedings We are involved, and will continue to be involved, in numerous legal proceedings arising out of the conduct of our business, including litigation with customers, wage and hour and other employment-related lawsuits, and actions brought by governmental authorities. Some of these lawsuits purport or may be determined to be class or collective actions and seek substantial damages or injunctive relief, or both, and some may remain unresolved for several years. We establish accruals for specific legal proceedings when it is considered probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Our accruals for loss contingencies are reviewed quarterly and adjusted as additional information becomes available. We disclose the amount accrued if material or if such disclosure is necessary for our financial statements to not be misleading. If a loss is not both probable and reasonably estimable, or if an exposure to loss exists in excess of the amount accrued, we assess whether there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss, or additional loss, may have been incurred. If there is a reasonable possibility that a loss, or additional loss, may have been incurred, we disclose the estimate of the possible loss or range of loss if it is material or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. Our evaluation of whether a loss is reasonably possible or probable is based on our assessment and consultation with legal counsel regarding the ultimate outcome of the matter. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, we have accrued for the potential impact of loss contingencies that are probable and reasonably estimable, and there was no indication of a reasonable possibility that a material loss, or additional material loss, may have been incurred. We do not believe that the ultimate resolution of any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows. However, the results of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, and an unfavorable resolution of one or more of these matters could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows. Other Matters AutoNation, acting through its subsidiaries, is the lessee under many real estate leases that provide for the use by our subsidiaries of their respective dealership premises. Pursuant to these leases, our subsidiaries generally agree to indemnify the lessor and other related parties from certain liabilities arising as a result of the use of the leased premises, including environmental liabilities, or a breach of the lease by the lessee. Additionally, from time to time, we enter into agreements with third parties in connection with the sale of assets or businesses in which we agree to indemnify the purchaser or related parties from certain liabilities or costs arising in connection with the assets or business. Also, in the ordinary course of business in connection with purchases or sales of goods and services, we enter into agreements that may contain indemnification provisions. In the event that an indemnification claim is asserted, our liability would be limited by the terms of the applicable agreement. From time to time, primarily in connection with dispositions of automotive stores, our subsidiaries assign or sublet to the dealership purchaser the subsidiaries’ interests in any real property leases associated with such stores. In general, our subsidiaries retain responsibility for the performance of certain obligations under such leases to the extent that the assignee or sublessee does not perform, whether such performance is required prior to or following the assignment or subletting of the lease. Additionally, AutoNation and its subsidiaries generally remain subject to the terms of any guarantees made by us in connection with such leases. We generally have indemnification rights against the assignee or sublessee in the event of non-performance under these leases, as well as certain defenses. We presently have no reason to believe that we or our subsidiaries will be called on to perform under any such remaining assigned leases or subleases. We estimate that lessee rental payment obligations during the remaining terms of these leases with expirations ranging from 2022 to 2034 are approximately $11 million at December 31, 2020. There can be no assurance that any performance of AutoNation or its subsidiaries required under these leases would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and cash flows. At December 31, 2020, surety bonds, letters of credit, and cash deposits totaled $102.4 million, of which $39.7 million were letters of credit. In the ordinary course of business, we are required to post performance and surety bonds, letters of credit, and/or cash deposits as financial guarantees of our performance. We do not currently provide cash collateral for outstanding letters of credit. In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to numerous laws and regulations, including automotive, environmental, health and safety, and other laws and regulations. We do not anticipate that the costs of such compliance will have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition, although such outcome is possible given the nature of our operations and the extensive legal and regulatory framework applicable to our business. We do not have any material known environmental commitments or contingencies. |
Business and Credit Concentrati
Business and Credit Concentrations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] | |
Business And Credit Concentrations | BUSINESS AND CREDIT CONCENTRATIONS We own and operate franchised automotive stores in the United States pursuant to franchise agreements with vehicle manufacturers. In 2020, approximately 64% of our total revenue was generated by our stores in Florida, Texas, and California. Franchise agreements generally provide the manufacturers or distributors with considerable influence over the operations of the store. The success of any franchised automotive dealership is dependent, to a large extent, on the financial condition, management, marketing, production, and distribution capabilities of the vehicle manufacturers or distributors of which we hold franchises. We had receivables from manufacturers or distributors of $210.0 million at December 31, 2020, and $234.5 million at December 31, 2019. Additionally, a large portion of our Contracts-in-Transit included in Receivables, net, in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, are due from automotive manufacturers’ captive finance subsidiaries which provide financing directly to our new and used vehicle customers. We purchase substantially all of our new vehicles from various manufacturers or distributors at the prevailing prices available to all franchised dealers. Additionally, we finance our new vehicle inventory primarily with automotive manufacturers’ captive finance subsidiaries. Our sales volume could be adversely impacted by the manufacturers’ or distributors’ inability to supply the stores with an adequate supply of vehicles and related financing. We are subject to a concentration of risk in the event of financial distress of or other adverse event related to a major vehicle manufacturer or related lender or supplier. The core brands of vehicles that we sell, representing approximately 89% of the new vehicles that we sold in 2020, are manufactured by Toyota (including Lexus), Honda, Ford, General Motors, FCA US, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen (including Audi and Porsche). Our business could be materially adversely impacted by another bankruptcy of or other adverse event related to a major vehicle manufacturer or related lender or supplier. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to non-manufacturer trade receivables are limited due to the wide variety of customers and markets in which our products are sold as well as their dispersion across many different geographic areas in the United States. Consequently, at December 31, 2020, we do not consider AutoNation to have any significant non-manufacturer concentrations of credit risk. |
Segment Information
Segment Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Information | SEGMENT INFORMATION At December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, we had three reportable segments: (1) Domestic, (2) Import, and (3) Premium Luxury. Our Domestic segment is comprised of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by General Motors, Ford, and FCA US. Our Import segment is comprised of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured primarily by Toyota, Honda, Subaru, and Nissan. Our Premium Luxury segment is comprised of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured primarily by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, and Jaguar Land Rover. The franchises in each segment also sell used vehicles, parts and automotive services, and automotive finance and insurance products. “Corporate and other” is comprised of our other businesses, including collision centers, auction operations, AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, and parts distribution centers, all of which generate revenues but do not meet the quantitative thresholds for reportable segments, as well as unallocated corporate overhead expenses and other income items. The reportable segments identified above are the business activities of the Company for which discrete financial information is available and for which operating results are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to allocate resources and assess performance. Our chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer. The following tables provide information on revenues from external customers, segment income of our reportable segments, floorplan interest expense, depreciation and amortization, total assets, and capital expenditures. Year Ended December 31, 2020 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other Total Revenues from external customers $ 6,490.6 $ 5,988.0 $ 7,202.8 $ 708.6 $ 20,390.0 Floorplan interest expense $ 23.8 $ 12.9 $ 21.8 $ 5.3 $ 63.8 Depreciation and amortization $ 39.8 $ 33.6 $ 60.5 $ 65.0 $ 198.9 Segment income (loss) (1) $ 355.2 $ 386.4 $ 478.2 $ (720.4) $ 499.4 Capital expenditures $ 17.9 $ 25.7 $ 51.6 $ 42.0 $ 137.2 Segment assets $ 2,130.0 $ 1,764.7 $ 2,752.5 $ 3,240.0 $ 9,887.2 Year Ended December 31, 2019 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other Total Revenues from external customers $ 6,671.4 $ 6,468.7 $ 7,434.8 $ 760.8 $ 21,335.7 Floorplan interest expense $ 51.8 $ 30.7 $ 47.3 $ 8.6 $ 138.4 Depreciation and amortization $ 37.2 $ 33.4 $ 53.5 $ 56.4 $ 180.5 Segment income (loss) (1) $ 257.6 $ 318.6 $ 381.1 $ (272.1) $ 685.2 Capital expenditures $ 38.6 $ 23.2 $ 145.3 $ 50.3 $ 257.4 Segment assets $ 2,483.6 $ 1,842.1 $ 3,150.5 $ 3,067.1 $ 10,543.3 Year Ended December 31, 2018 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other Total Revenues from external customers $ 7,134.5 $ 6,786.4 $ 7,010.9 $ 481.0 $ 21,412.8 Floorplan interest expense $ 51.3 $ 31.0 $ 41.7 $ 6.4 $ 130.4 Depreciation and amortization $ 37.3 $ 33.2 $ 47.6 $ 48.1 $ 166.2 Segment income (loss) (1) $ 249.3 $ 304.7 $ 340.9 $ (247.4) $ 647.5 Capital expenditures $ 77.7 $ 56.2 $ 144.2 $ 115.5 $ 393.6 (1) Segment income represents income for each of our reportable segments and is defined as operating income less floorplan interest expense. The following is a reconciliation of the total of the reportable segments’ revenue and segment income to our consolidated revenue and income from continuing operations before income taxes, respectively. Years Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 Total external revenues for reportable segments $ 19,681.4 $ 20,574.9 $ 20,931.8 Corporate and other revenues 708.6 760.8 481.0 Total consolidated revenues $ 20,390.0 $ 21,335.7 $ 21,412.8 Years Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 Total segment income for reportable segments $ 1,219.8 $ 957.3 $ 894.9 Corporate and other (720.4) (272.1) (247.4) Other interest expense (93.7) (106.7) (119.4) Interest income 0.3 0.5 1.1 Other income, net 144.1 33.6 0.2 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 550.1 $ 612.6 $ 529.4 |
Multiemployer Pension Plans
Multiemployer Pension Plans | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant [Abstract] | |
Multiemployer Pension Plans | MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS Five of our 230 stores participate in multiemployer pension plans. We contribute to these multiemployer defined benefit pension plans under the terms of collective-bargaining agreements that cover certain of our union-represented employees. The risks of participating in these multiemployer plans are different from single-employer plans in the following aspects: a. Assets contributed to the multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. b. If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be assumed by the remaining participating employers. c. If we choose to stop participating in a multiemployer plan, we may be required to pay the plan an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, subject to certain limits, referred to as a withdrawal liability. Both of the multiemployer pension plans in which we participate are designated as being in “red zone” status, as defined by the Pension Protection Act (PPA) of 2006. Our participation in these plans for the year ended December 31, 2020, is outlined in the table below. The “EIN/Pension Plan Number” column provides the Employer Identification Number (EIN) and the three-digit plan number. The most recent PPA zone status available in 2020 and 2019 is based on information that we received from the plans and is certified by each plan’s actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65 percent funded. The last column lists the expiration date of the collective-bargaining agreements to which the plans are subject. A rehabilitation plan has been implemented for each plan. There have been no significant changes that affect the comparability of 2020, 2019, and 2018 contributions. Pension Protection Act Zone Status Contributions of AutoNation ($ in millions) (1) Expiration Date of Collective-Bargaining Agreement Pension Fund EIN/Pension PlanNumber 2020 2019 2020 2019 2018 Surcharge Imposed (2) Automotive Industries Pension Plan 94-1133245 - 001 Red Red $ 1.4 $ 1.6 $ 1.4 Yes (3) IAM National Pension Fund 51-6031295- 002 Red Red 0.2 0.2 0.2 Yes (4) Other funds 0.1 0.1 0.1 Total contributions $ 1.7 $ 1.9 $ 1.7 (1) Our stores were not listed in the Automotive Industries Pension Plan’s or IAM National Pension Fund’s Form 5500 as providing more than 5% of the total contributions for the plan years ended December 31, 2019 or 2018. (2) We paid surcharges to the Automotive Industries Pension Plan of $0.6 million, $0.8 million, and $0.6 million in 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. Surcharges to the IAM National Pension Fund commenced in 2019 and were de minimis. (3) We are party to three collective-bargaining agreements that require contributions to the Automotive Industries Pension Plan. One agreement has an expiration date of December 31, 2021, and one agreement has an expiration date of December 31, 2022. One agreement expired on December 31, 2019, and is currently extended during collective bargaining for a new agreement. (4) We are party to two collective-bargaining agreements that require contributions to the IAM National Pension Fund. Both agreements have an expiration date of August 31, 2022. |
Description of Business and S_2
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of AutoNation, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All of our automotive dealership subsidiaries are indirectly wholly owned by the parent company, AutoNation, Inc. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation. |
Use of Estimates | The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. In preparing these financial statements, management has made its best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. We periodically evaluate estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements and make changes on a prospective basis when adjustments are necessary. Such estimates and assumptions affect, among other things, our goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible asset, and long-lived asset valuations; inventory valuation; equity investment valuation; assets held for sale; accruals for chargebacks against revenue recognized from the sale of finance and insurance products; accruals related to self-insurance programs; certain legal proceedings; assessment of the annual income tax expense; deferred income taxes and income tax contingencies; the allowance for expected credit losses; and measurement of performance-based compensation costs. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | We consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less as of the date of purchase to be cash equivalents unless the investments are legally or contractually restricted for more than three months. Under our cash management system, outstanding checks that are in excess of the cash balances at certain banks are included in Accounts Payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and changes in these amounts are reflected in operating cash flows in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. |
Inventory | Inventory consists primarily of new and used vehicles held for sale, valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the specific identification method. Cost includes acquisition, reconditioning, dealer installed accessories, and transportation expenses. Our new vehicle inventory costs are generally reduced by manufacturer holdbacks (percentage of either the manufacturer’s suggested retail price or invoice price of a new vehicle that the manufacturer repays to the dealer), incentives, floorplan assistance, and non-reimbursement-based manufacturer advertising assistance. Parts, accessories, and other inventory are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. |
Property and Equipment, net | Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance, and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. In addition, we capitalize interest on borrowings during the active construction period of capital projects. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the assets and depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leased property meeting certain criteria is capitalized as a finance lease right-of-use asset and the present value of the related lease payments is recorded as a liability and included in current and/or long-term debt based on the lease term. When property is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in Other (Income) Expense, Net (within Operating Income) in the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for detailed information about our property and equipment. Depreciation is recorded over the estimated useful lives of the assets involved using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements and finance lease right-of-use assets are amortized to depreciation expense over the estimated useful life of the asset or the respective lease term used in determining lease classification, whichever is shorter. The range of estimated useful lives is as follows: Buildings and improvements 5 to 40 years Furniture, fixtures, and equipment 3 to 10 years We continually evaluate property and equipment, including leasehold improvements, to determine whether events or changes in circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful life or whether the remaining balance should be evaluated for possible impairment. Such events or changes may include a significant decrease in market value, a significant change in the business climate in a particular market, a current expectation that more-likely-than-not a long-lived asset will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life, or a current-period operating or cash flow loss combined with historical losses or projected future losses. We use an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the asset (asset group) in assessing whether an asset (asset group) is recoverable. If the asset (asset group) is not recoverable, we determine the fair value of the asset (asset group) based on Level 3 inputs, and measure impairment losses based upon the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset (asset group) exceeds the fair value. If we recognize an impairment loss on a depreciable long-lived asset, the adjusted carrying amount of the asset becomes its new cost basis, which is depreciated over the remaining useful life of that asset. |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net | Goodwill consists of the cost of acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired. Additionally, other intangible assets are separately recognized if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the intangible asset can be sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, regardless of our intent to do so. Our principal identifiable intangible assets are rights under franchise agreements with vehicle manufacturers. We generally expect our franchise agreements to survive for the foreseeable future and, when the agreements do not have indefinite terms, anticipate routine renewals of the agreements without substantial cost. The contractual terms of our franchise agreements provide for various durations, ranging from one year to no expiration date, and in certain cases, manufacturers have undertaken to renew such franchises upon expiration so long as the dealership is in compliance with the terms of the agreement. However, in general, the states in which we operate have automotive dealership franchise laws that provide that, notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement, it is unlawful for a manufacturer to terminate or not renew a franchise unless “good cause” exists. It is generally difficult, outside of bankruptcy, for a manufacturer to terminate or not renew a franchise under these franchise laws, which were designed to protect dealers. In addition, in our experience and historically in the automotive retail industry, dealership franchise agreements are rarely involuntarily terminated or not renewed by the manufacturer outside of bankruptcy. Accordingly, we believe that our franchise agreements will contribute to cash flows for the foreseeable future and have indefinite lives. Other intangible assets are amortized using a straight-line method over their useful lives, generally ranging from three to thirty years. |
Stock-Based Compensation | We grant stock-based awards in the form of time-based and performance-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”), which are issued from our treasury stock upon vesting. Compensation cost for RSUs is based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. Prior to 2017, we also granted stock options and restricted stock.Certain of our equity-based compensation plans contain provisions that provide for vesting of awards upon retirement. Accordingly, compensation cost for time-based RSUs, restricted stock awards, and stock options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the stated vesting period or the period until associates become retirement-eligible. Compensation cost for performance-based RSUs is recognized over the requisite service period based on the expected achievement level of the performance goals, which is evaluated over the performance period. The amount of compensation cost recognized on performance-based RSUs depends on the relative satisfaction of the performance condition based on performance to date. We account for forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur. |
Insurance | Under our self-insurance programs, we retain various levels of aggregate loss limits, per claim deductibles, and claims-handling expenses as part of our various insurance programs, including property and casualty, employee medical benefits, automobile, and workers’ compensation. Costs in excess of this retained risk per claim may be insured under various contracts with third-party insurance carriers. We review our claim and loss history on a periodic basis to assist in assessing our future liability. The ultimate costs of these retained insurance risks are estimated by management and by third-party actuarial evaluation of historical claims experience, adjusted for current trends and changes in claims-handling procedures. |
Manufacturer Incentives And Other Rebates | We receive various incentives from manufacturers based on achieving certain objectives, such as specified sales volume targets, as well as other objectives, including maintaining standards of a particular vehicle brand, which may include but are not limited to facility image and design requirements, customer satisfaction survey results, and training standards, among others. These incentives are typically based upon units purchased or sold. These manufacturer incentives are recognized as a reduction of new vehicle cost of sales when earned, generally at the time the related vehicles are sold or upon attainment of the particular program goals, whichever is later. We also receive manufacturer rebates and assistance for holdbacks, floorplan interest, and non-reimbursement-based advertising expenses (described below), which are reflected as a reduction in the carrying value of each vehicle purchased by us. We recognize holdbacks, floorplan interest assistance, non-reimbursement-based advertising rebates, cash incentives, and other rebates received from manufacturers that are tied to specific vehicles as a reduction to cost of sales as the related vehicles are sold. |
Advertising | We generally expense the cost of advertising as incurred, net of earned manufacturer reimbursements for specific advertising costs and other discounts. |
Reimbursable advertising assistance | Manufacturer advertising rebates that are reimbursements of costs associated with specific advertising expenses are earned in accordance with the respective manufacturers’ reimbursement-based advertising assistance programs, which is typically after we have incurred the corresponding advertising expenses, and are reflected as a reduction of advertising expense. |
Parts and Service Internal Profit | Our parts and service departments recondition the majority of used vehicles acquired by our used vehicle departments and perform preparatory work on new vehicles acquired by our new vehicle departments. The parts and service departments charge the new and used vehicle departments as if they were third parties in order to account for total activity performed by that department. Revenues and costs of sales associated with the internal work performed by our parts and service departments are reflected in our parts and service results in our Consolidated Statements of Income. New and used vehicle revenues and costs of sales are reduced by the amount of the intracompany charge. As a result, the revenues and costs of sales associated with the internal work performed by our parts and service departments are eliminated in consolidation. We also defer internal profit associated with the internal work performed by our parts and service departments on our vehicle inventory until such vehicles have been sold. |
Income Taxes | We file a consolidated federal income tax return. Deferred income taxes have been provided for temporary differences between the recognition of revenue and expenses for financial and income tax reporting purposes and between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. |
Earnings (Loss) Per Share | Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, including vested RSU awards. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, noted above, adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSU awards. |
Taxes Assessed by Governmental Authorities | Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are directly imposed on revenue transactions are excluded from revenue. |
Revenue Recognition | New and Used Vehicle We sell new vehicles at our franchised dealerships and used vehicles at our franchised dealerships and AutoNation USA used vehicle stores. The transaction price for a vehicle sale is determined with the customer at the time of sale. Customers often trade in their own vehicle to apply toward the purchase of a retail new or used vehicle. The “trade-in” vehicle is a type of noncash consideration measured at fair value, based on external and internal market data for the specific vehicle, and applied as payment to the contract price for the purchased vehicle. When we sell a new or used vehicle, we typically transfer control at a point in time upon delivery of the vehicle to the customer, which is generally at time of sale, as the customer is able to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits from, the vehicle at such time. We do not directly finance our customers’ vehicle purchases or leases. In many cases, we arrange third-party financing for the retail sale or lease of vehicles to our customers in exchange for a fee paid to us by the third-party financial institution. We receive payment directly from the customer at the time of sale or from the third-party financial institution (referred to as contracts-in-transit or vehicle receivables, which are part of our receivables from contracts with customers) within a short period of time following the sale. We establish provisions, which are not significant, for estimated returns and warranties on the basis of both historical information and current trends. We also offer auction services at our AutoNation-branded automotive auctions, revenue from which is included within Used Vehicle wholesale revenue. The transaction price for auction services is based on an established pricing schedule and determined with the customer at the time of sale, and payment is due upon completion of service. We satisfy our performance obligations related to auction services at the point in time that control transfers to the customer, which is when the service is completed. Parts and Service We sell parts and automotive services related to customer-paid repairs and maintenance, repairs and maintenance under manufacturer warranties and extended service contracts, and collision-related repairs. We also sell parts through our wholesale and retail counter channels. Each automotive repair and maintenance service is a single performance obligation that includes both the parts and labor associated with the service. Payment for automotive service work is typically due upon completion of the service, which is generally completed within a short period of time from contract inception. The transaction price for automotive repair and maintenance services is based on the parts used, the number of labor hours applied, and standardized hourly labor rates. We satisfy our performance obligations, transfer control, and recognize revenue over time for automotive repair and maintenance services because we are creating an asset with no alternative use and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. We use an input method to recognize revenue and measure progress based on labor hours expended relative to the total labor hours expected to be expended to satisfy the performance obligation. We have determined labor hours expended to be the relevant measure of work performed to complete the automotive repair or maintenance service for the customer. As a practical expedient, since automotive repair and maintenance service contracts have an original duration of one year or less, we do not consider the time value of money, and we do not disclose estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future for performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period or when we expect to recognize such revenue. The transaction price for wholesale and retail counter parts sales is determined at the time of sale based on the quantity and price of each product purchased. Payment is typically due at time of sale, or within a short period of time following the sale. We establish provisions, which are not significant, for estimated parts returns based on historical information and current trends. Delivery methods of wholesale and retail counter parts vary; however, we generally consider control of wholesale and retail counter parts to transfer when the products are shipped, which typically occurs the same day as or within a few days of the sale. Finance and Insurance We sell and receive a commission on the following types of finance and insurance products: extended service contracts, maintenance programs, guaranteed auto protection (known as “GAP,” this protection covers the shortfall between a customer’s loan balance and insurance payoff in the event of a casualty), “tire and wheel” protection, and theft protection products, among others. We offer products that are sold and administered by independent third parties, including the vehicle manufacturers’ captive finance subsidiaries. Pursuant to our arrangements with these third-party providers, we sell the products on a commission basis, and, for certain products, we also participate in future profit pursuant to retrospective commission arrangements with the issuers of those contracts through the life of the related contracts. For retrospective commission arrangements, we are paid annually based on the annual performance of the issuers’ product portfolio. For the majority of finance and insurance product sales, our performance obligation is to arrange for the provision of goods or services by another party. Our performance obligation is satisfied when this arrangement is made, which is when the finance and insurance product is delivered to the end-customer, generally at the time of the vehicle sale. As agent, we recognize revenue in the amount of any fee or commission to which we expect to be entitled, which is the net amount of consideration that we retain after paying the third-party provider the consideration received in exchange for the goods or services to be fulfilled by that party. |
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets | Nonfinancial assets such as goodwill, other intangible assets, and long-lived assets held and used are measured at fair value when there is an indicator of impairment and recorded at fair value only when impairment is recognized or for a business combination. The fair values less costs to sell of long-lived assets or disposal groups held for sale are assessed each reporting period they remain classified as held for sale. Subsequent changes in the held for sale long-lived asset’s or disposal group’s fair value less cost to sell (increase or decrease) are reported as an adjustment to its carrying amount, except that the adjusted carrying amount cannot exceed the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or disposal group at the time it was initially classified as held for sale. |
Revenue Recognition Revenue Rec
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] | |
Disaggregation of Revenue | In the following tables, revenue is disaggregated by major lines of goods and services and timing of transfer of goods and services. We have determined that these categories depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The tables below also include a reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue to reportable segment revenue. Year Ended December 31, 2020 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other (1) Total Major Goods/Service Lines New vehicle $ 3,411.1 $ 3,283.7 $ 3,723.8 $ — $ 10,418.6 Used vehicle 1,781.4 1,516.5 2,125.9 177.5 5,601.3 Parts and service 891.5 811.3 1,058.1 496.5 3,257.4 Finance and insurance, net 370.5 361.7 294.7 32.4 1,059.3 Other 36.1 14.8 0.3 2.2 53.4 $ 6,490.6 $ 5,988.0 $ 7,202.8 $ 708.6 $ 20,390.0 Timing of Revenue Recognition Goods and services transferred at a point in time $ 5,841.6 $ 5,343.8 $ 6,301.3 $ 413.7 $ 17,900.4 Goods and services transferred over time (2) 649.0 644.2 901.5 294.9 2,489.6 $ 6,490.6 $ 5,988.0 $ 7,202.8 $ 708.6 $ 20,390.0 Year Ended December 31, 2019 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other (1) Total Major Goods/Service Lines New vehicle $ 3,502.5 $ 3,695.6 $ 3,968.4 $ — $ 11,166.5 Used vehicle 1,769.5 1,501.9 2,045.6 149.5 5,466.5 Parts and service 959.0 889.7 1,136.0 587.4 3,572.1 Finance and insurance, net 354.6 368.3 279.2 21.2 1,023.3 Other 85.8 13.2 5.6 2.7 107.3 $ 6,671.4 $ 6,468.7 $ 7,434.8 $ 760.8 $ 21,335.7 Timing of Revenue Recognition Goods and services transferred at a point in time $ 5,969.6 $ 5,768.3 $ 6,467.5 $ 399.3 $ 18,604.7 Goods and services transferred over time (2) 701.8 700.4 967.3 361.5 2,731.0 $ 6,671.4 $ 6,468.7 $ 7,434.8 $ 760.8 $ 21,335.7 Year Ended December 31, 2018 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other (1) Total Major Goods/Service Lines New vehicle $ 3,900.8 $ 4,046.4 $ 3,804.4 $ — $ 11,751.6 Used vehicle 1,725.2 1,418.7 1,875.1 104.3 5,123.3 Parts and service 1,082.8 934.8 1,082.2 347.8 3,447.6 Finance and insurance, net 344.4 362.6 246.0 28.4 981.4 Other 81.3 23.9 3.2 0.5 108.9 $ 7,134.5 $ 6,786.4 $ 7,010.9 $ 481.0 $ 21,412.8 Timing of Revenue Recognition Goods and services transferred at a point in time $ 6,441.2 $ 6,079.1 $ 6,098.3 $ 140.9 $ 18,759.5 Goods and services transferred over time (2) 693.3 707.3 912.6 340.1 2,653.3 $ 7,134.5 $ 6,786.4 $ 7,010.9 $ 481.0 $ 21,412.8 (1) “Corporate and other” is comprised of our other businesses, including collision centers, auction operations, AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, and parts distribution centers. (2) Represents revenue recognized during the period for automotive repair and maintenance services. |
Contract Assets and Liabilities | The following table provides the balances at December 31 of our receivables from contracts with customers and our current and long-term contract assets and contract liabilities: 2020 2019 2018 Receivables from contracts with customers, net $ 595.0 $ 662.0 $ 706.7 Contract Asset (Current) $ 25.7 $ 26.7 $ 28.2 Contract Asset (Long-Term) $ 10.2 $ 7.0 $ 17.4 Contract Liability (Current) $ 32.5 $ 32.6 $ 31.6 Contract Liability (Long-Term) $ 56.0 $ 57.7 $ 61.9 The change in the balances of our contract assets and contract liabilities primarily result from the timing differences between our performance and the customer’s payment, as well as changes in the estimated transaction price related to variable consideration that was constrained for performance obligations satisfied in previous periods. The following table presents revenue recognized during the year from amounts included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period and performance obligations satisfied in previous periods: 2020 2019 2018 Amounts included in contract liability at the beginning of the period $ 31.0 $ 35.1 $ 29.8 Performance obligations satisfied in previous periods $ 19.0 $ 9.3 $ 23.6 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction | The following table includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to VCP performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period. Revenue Expected to Be Recognized by Period Total Next 12 Months 13 - 36 Months 37 - 60 Months Revenue expected to be recognized on VCP contracts sold as of period end $ 88.2 $ 32.2 $ 42.3 $ 13.7 |
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Basic and Diluted EPS | The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS: 2020 2019 2018 Net income from continuing operations $ 381.8 $ 450.8 $ 395.9 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (0.2) (0.8) 0.1 Net income $ 381.6 $ 450.0 $ 396.0 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 88.3 90.1 90.9 Dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSUs 0.4 0.4 0.4 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 88.7 90.5 91.3 Basic EPS amounts (1) : Continuing operations $ 4.32 $ 5.00 $ 4.36 Discontinued operations $ — $ (0.01) $ — Net income $ 4.32 $ 4.99 $ 4.36 Diluted EPS amounts (1) : Continuing operations $ 4.30 $ 4.98 $ 4.34 Discontinued operations $ — $ (0.01) $ — Net income $ 4.30 $ 4.97 $ 4.34 (1) EPS amounts are calculated discretely and, therefore, may not add up to the total due to rounding. |
Anti-Dilutive Equity Instruments Excluded From The Computation Of Diluted Earnings Per Share | A summary of anti-dilutive equity instruments excluded from the computation of diluted EPS is as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Anti-dilutive equity instruments excluded from the computation of diluted EPS 1.7 2.4 2.3 |
Receivables, Net (Tables)
Receivables, Net (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Components Of Receivables, Net Of Allowances For Expected Credit Losses | The components of receivables, net of allowances for expected credit losses, at December 31 are as follows: 2020 2019 Contracts-in-transit and vehicle receivables $ 445.8 $ 506.0 Trade receivables 138.0 136.4 Manufacturer receivables 210.0 234.5 Income taxes receivable (see Note 12) — 1.5 Other 55.1 38.8 848.9 917.2 Less: allowances for expected credit losses (3.7) (0.5) Receivables, net $ 845.2 $ 916.7 |
Inventory and Vehicle Floorpl_2
Inventory and Vehicle Floorplan Payable (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Inventory And Vehicle Floorplan Payable [Abstract] | |
Components Of Inventory | The components of inventory at December 31 are as follows: 2020 2019 New vehicles $ 1,761.9 $ 2,490.8 Used vehicles 648.4 570.0 Parts, accessories, and other 188.2 245.0 Inventory $ 2,598.5 $ 3,305.8 |
Components Of Vehicle Floorplan Payable | The components of vehicle floorplan payables at December 31 are as follows: 2020 2019 Vehicle floorplan payable - trade $ 1,541.7 $ 2,120.6 Vehicle floorplan payable - non-trade 1,218.2 1,455.2 Vehicle floorplan payable $ 2,759.9 $ 3,575.8 |
Property and Equipment, Net (Ta
Property and Equipment, Net (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and Equipment, Net | A summary of property and equipment, net, at December 31 is as follows: 2020 2019 Land $ 1,417.4 $ 1,376.8 Buildings and improvements 2,333.3 2,306.0 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment 1,040.3 973.0 4,791.0 4,655.8 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,652.9) (1,481.2) Property and equipment, net $ 3,138.1 $ 3,174.6 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net | Goodwill and intangible assets, net, at December 31 consisted of the following: 2020 2019 Goodwill $ 1,185.0 $ 1,501.9 Franchise rights - indefinite-lived $ 509.0 $ 566.5 Other intangible assets 19.6 23.4 528.6 589.9 Less: accumulated amortization (7.1) (8.3) Intangible assets, net $ 521.5 $ 581.6 |
Goodwill Allocated to Reporting Units and Changes in Carrying Amounts | Goodwill allocated to our reporting units and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, were as follows: Domestic Import Premium Collision Centers Parts Centers Consolidated Goodwill at January 1, 2019 (1) $ 232.5 $ 520.9 $ 717.7 $ 42.1 $ — $ 1,513.2 Acquisitions, dispositions, and other adjustments, net (2) (5.2) (22.0) (2.8) (0.4) 19.1 (11.3) Goodwill at December 31, 2019 (1) 227.3 498.9 714.9 41.7 19.1 1,501.9 Acquisitions, dispositions, and other adjustments, net (2) (0.1) 1.7 (0.3) (0.1) 0.2 1.4 Impairment — — (257.4) (41.6) (19.3) (318.3) Goodwill at December 31, 2020 (1)(3) $ 227.2 $ 500.6 $ 457.2 $ — $ — $ 1,185.0 (1) Net of accumulated impairment losses of $1.47 billion associated with our single reporting unit (prior to September 30, 2008, our reporting unit structure was comprised of a single reporting unit) and $140.0 million associated with our Domestic reporting unit, both of which were recorded during the year ended December 31, 2008. (2) Includes amounts reclassified to held for sale and related adjustments, which are presented in Other Current Assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of period end. (3) Net of accumulated impairment losses of $257.4 million associated with our Premium Luxury reporting unit, $41.6 million associated with our Collision Centers reporting unit, and $19.3 million associated with our Parts Centers reporting unit, each of which were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2020. |
Leases (Tables)
Leases (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Lease Assets and Lease Liabilities | Leases Classification 2020 2019 Assets Operating Operating Lease Assets $ 309.5 $ 333.1 Finance Property and Equipment, Net and Other Assets 102.9 82.5 Total right-of-use assets $ 412.4 $ 415.6 Liabilities Current Operating Other Current Liabilities $ 38.4 $ 41.0 Finance Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Vehicle Floorplan Payable - Trade 27.2 26.2 Noncurrent Operating Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities 286.5 305.0 Finance Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Maturities 107.1 87.3 Total lease liabilities $ 459.2 $ 459.5 Lease Term and Discount Rate 2020 2019 Weighted average remaining lease term Operating 12 years 11 years Finance 14 years 13 years Weighted-average discount rate Operating 5.17 % 5.27 % Finance 6.46 % 9.09 % |
Net Lease Cost | Lease cost Classification 2020 2019 Operating lease cost Selling, general, and administrative expenses $ 58.3 $ 60.5 Finance lease cost: Amortization of ROU assets Depreciation and amortization 9.8 10.8 Interest on lease liabilities Other interest expense and floorplan interest expense 6.9 8.8 Short-term lease cost (1) Selling, general, and administrative expenses 7.3 9.6 Variable lease cost Selling, general, and administrative expenses 7.7 6.6 Sublease income Selling, general, and administrative expenses (0.5) (1.2) Net lease cost $ 89.5 $ 95.1 (1) Includes leases with a term of one month or less. |
Cash Flow Information, Lessee | Other Information 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 57.0 $ 60.0 Operating cash flows from finance leases (1) $ 38.5 $ 50.8 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 15.0 $ 28.9 Supplemental noncash information on adjustments to right-of-use assets, including right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new: Operating lease liabilities $ 16.8 $ 31.9 Finance lease liabilities $ 57.6 $ 46.3 (1) Includes the interest component of payments made on finance leases as well as principal payments on vehicle floorplan payables with trade lenders for certain service loaner vehicle leases. |
Maturity of Lease Liabilities | Maturity of Lease Liabilities Operating Leases Finance Leases Year ending December 31, 2021 $ 54.2 $ 33.5 2022 48.9 11.7 2023 41.7 11.5 2024 35.7 11.5 2025 33.7 11.7 Thereafter 235.6 110.1 Total lease payments 449.8 190.0 Less: interest (124.9) (55.7) Present value of lease liabilities $ 324.9 $ 134.3 |
Maturity of Lease Liabilities | Maturity of Lease Liabilities Operating Leases Finance Leases Year ending December 31, 2021 $ 54.2 $ 33.5 2022 48.9 11.7 2023 41.7 11.5 2024 35.7 11.5 2025 33.7 11.7 Thereafter 235.6 110.1 Total lease payments 449.8 190.0 Less: interest (124.9) (55.7) Present value of lease liabilities $ 324.9 $ 134.3 |
Long-Term Debt and Commercial_2
Long-Term Debt and Commercial Paper (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Long-term debt | Long-term debt at December 31 consisted of the following: Debt Description Maturity Date Interest Payable 2020 2019 5.5% Senior Notes February 1, 2020 February 1 and August 1 $ — $ 350.0 3.35% Senior Notes January 15, 2021 January 15 and July 15 300.0 300.0 3.5% Senior Notes November 15, 2024 May 15 and November 15 450.0 450.0 4.5% Senior Notes October 1, 2025 April 1 and October 1 450.0 450.0 3.8% Senior Notes November 15, 2027 May 15 and November 15 300.0 300.0 4.75% Senior Notes June 1, 2030 June 1 and December 1 500.0 — Revolving credit facility March 26, 2025 Monthly — — Finance leases and other debt Various dates through 2040 Monthly 116.6 93.9 2,116.6 1,943.9 Less: unamortized debt discounts and debt issuance costs (14.8) (9.8) Less: current maturities (309.2) (355.6) Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 1,792.6 $ 1,578.5 |
Aggregate maturities of non-vehicle long-term debt | At December 31, 2020, aggregate maturities of non-vehicle long-term debt were as follows: Year Ending December 31: 2021 $ 307.6 2022 5.7 2023 5.8 2024 456.1 2025 456.7 Thereafter 884.7 $ 2,116.6 |
Chargeback Liability (Tables)
Chargeback Liability (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] | |
Rollforward of Estimated Chargeback Liability | The following is a rollforward of our estimated chargeback liability for each of the three years presented in our Consolidated Financial Statements: 2020 2019 2018 Balance - January 1 $ 134.5 $ 128.1 $ 120.8 Add: Provisions 118.1 108.6 108.3 Deduct: Chargebacks (110.5) (102.2) (101.0) Balance - December 31 $ 142.1 $ 134.5 $ 128.1 |
Self-Insurance (Tables)
Self-Insurance (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Insurance [Abstract] | |
Current and long-term self-insurance liabilities | At December 31, 2020 and 2019, current and long-term self-insurance liabilities were included in Other Current Liabilities and Other Liabilities, respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: 2020 2019 Self-insurance - current portion $ 35.4 $ 32.3 Self-insurance - long-term portion 47.0 48.0 Total self-insurance liabilities $ 82.4 $ 80.3 |
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Components of Income Tax Provision From Continuing Operations | The components of the income tax provision from continuing operations for the years ended December 31 are as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Current: Federal $ 168.9 $ 86.0 $ 93.0 State 37.4 29.4 26.8 Federal and state deferred (39.0) 45.8 10.9 Change in valuation allowance, net 0.3 0.2 3.5 Adjustments and settlements 0.7 0.4 (0.7) Income tax provision $ 168.3 $ 161.8 $ 133.5 |
Reconciliation of Income Tax Provision | A reconciliation of the income tax provision calculated using the statutory federal income tax rate to our income tax provision from continuing operations for the years ended December 31 is as follows: 2020 % 2019 % 2018 % Income tax provision at statutory rate $ 115.5 21.0 $ 128.7 21.0 $ 111.2 21.0 Impact of goodwill impairment 21.4 3.9 — — — — Other non-deductible expenses, net 8.2 1.5 10.3 1.7 4.9 0.9 State income taxes, net of federal benefit 24.3 4.4 25.7 4.2 22.8 4.3 169.4 30.8 164.7 26.9 138.9 26.2 Change in tax rate — — — — (5.0) (0.9) Change in valuation allowance, net 0.3 0.1 0.2 — 3.5 0.7 Adjustments and settlements 0.7 0.1 0.4 0.1 (0.7) (0.1) Federal and state tax credits (0.7) (0.1) (0.9) (0.2) (1.0) (0.2) Other, net (1.4) (0.3) (2.6) (0.4) (2.2) (0.5) Income tax provision $ 168.3 30.6 $ 161.8 26.4 $ 133.5 25.2 |
Deferred Income Tax Asset and Liability Components | Deferred income tax asset and liability components at December 31 are as follows: 2020 2019 Deferred income tax assets: Inventory $ 20.2 $ 25.7 Receivable allowances 1.0 0.2 Warranty, chargeback, and self-insurance liabilities 53.1 50.7 Other accrued liabilities 31.5 27.7 Deferred compensation 24.4 20.9 Stock-based compensation 10.6 14.9 Lease liabilities 80.8 85.4 Loss carryforwards— state 6.8 6.8 Other, net 4.6 4.1 Total deferred income tax assets 233.0 236.4 Valuation allowance (4.8) (4.5) Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance 228.2 231.9 Deferred income tax liabilities: Long-lived assets (intangible assets and property) (219.6) (269.6) Investments - unrealized appreciation (19.5) (6.3) Right-of-use assets (75.0) (80.0) Other, net (10.0) (11.1) Total deferred income tax liabilities (324.1) (367.0) Net deferred income tax liabilities $ (95.9) $ (135.1) |
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward | A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Balance at January 1 $ 5.3 $ 4.3 $ 6.4 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 0.4 — — Additions for tax positions of prior years 1.6 1.4 0.6 Reductions for tax positions of prior years — — — Reductions for expirations of statute of limitations (0.3) (0.4) (0.9) Settlements — — (1.8) Balance at December 31 $ 7.0 $ 5.3 $ 4.3 |
Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
Shareholders' Equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Shares Repurchased Under Share Repurchase Program | A summary of shares repurchased under our stock repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors follows: 2020 2019 2018 Shares repurchased 7.2 1.3 2.1 Aggregate purchase price $ 382.3 $ 44.7 $ 100.0 Average purchase price per share $ 52.76 $ 35.51 $ 47.58 |
Common Stock Issued With The Exercise of Stock Options | A summary of shares of common stock issued in connection with the exercise of stock options follows: 2020 2019 2018 Shares issued 1.1 0.4 0.5 Proceeds from the exercise of stock options $ 52.7 $ 12.7 $ 17.8 Average exercise price per share $ 49.91 $ 33.87 $ 35.25 |
Shares Issued and Shares Surrendered to Satisfy Tax Withholdings in Connection With Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units | The following table presents a summary of shares of common stock issued in connection with the settlement of RSUs, as well as shares surrendered to AutoNation to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock and settlement of RSUs: 2020 2019 2018 Shares issued 0.5 0.3 0.1 Shares surrendered to AutoNation to satisfy tax withholding obligations 0.2 0.1 0.1 |
Stock-Based Compensation (Table
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Restricted Stock Unit Activity | The following table summarizes information about vested and nonvested RSUs for 2020: RSUs Shares Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 1 1.7 $ 40.56 Granted 0.9 $ 44.28 Vested (0.5) $ 42.40 Forfeited (0.2) $ 44.21 Nonvested at December 31 1.9 $ 41.36 |
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value of Restricted Stock Units Granted and Total Fair Value of Restricted Stock Units Vested | The weighted average grant-date fair value of RSUs and total fair value of RSUs vested are summarized in the following table: 2020 2019 2018 Weighted average grant-date fair value of RSUs granted $ 44.28 $ 35.51 $ 49.16 Total fair value of RSUs vested (in millions) $ 23.2 $ 9.0 $ 7.3 |
Stock Option Activity | The following table summarizes stock option activity during 2020: Stock Options Shares Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Options outstanding at January 1 2.6 $ 52.29 Granted — $ — Exercised (1.1) $ 49.91 Forfeited — $ — Expired (0.3) $ 58.00 Options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31 1.2 $ 52.78 3.53 $ 19.7 Options available for future grants at December 31 3.1 |
Restricted Stock Activity | The following table summarizes information about restricted stock for 2020: Restricted Stock Shares Weighted-Average Nonvested at January 1 16,267 $ 52.53 Granted — $ — Vested (16,189) $ 52.53 Forfeited (78) $ 52.53 Nonvested at December 31 — $ — |
Total Stock-Based Compensation Expense | The following table summarizes the total stock-based compensation expense recognized in Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the total recognized tax benefit related thereto: 2020 2019 2018 RSUs $ 30.0 $ 29.4 $ 21.7 Stock options 0.1 0.9 1.6 Restricted stock 0.1 0.8 2.2 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 30.2 $ 31.1 $ 25.5 Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense $ 2.6 $ 2.5 $ 3.0 |
Restructuring and Related Act_2
Restructuring and Related Activities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations | In connection with the closing of the ACP business, we expect to incur total charges of $36.7 million, the significant majority of which was incurred in 2020, as follows: Cost Associated with Exit Activity Total Costs Expected to be Incurred Cumulative Costs Incurred during 2020 Statement of Operations Line Item Inventory valuation adjustment $ 17.6 $ 17.6 Parts and service cost of sales Contract termination charges 3.2 3.2 Other (income) expense, net (operating) Other associated closing costs 2.6 2.6 Selling, general, and administrative expenses Accelerated depreciation 3.9 3.9 Depreciation and amortization Accelerated amortization 3.2 3.2 Selling, general, and administrative expenses Asset impairment charges 5.1 5.1 Other (income) expense, net (operating) Involuntary termination benefits 1.1 1.1 Selling, general, and administrative expenses $ 36.7 $ 36.7 |
Rollforward of liability balances for exit or disposal cost obligations | The following is a rollforward of our liability balances for exit or disposal cost obligations associated with the closing of the ACP business, which are included in Other Current Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets: Contract Termination Charges Other Associated Closing Costs Involuntary Termination Benefits Total Balance at December 31, 2019 $ — $ — $ — $ — Costs incurred 3.2 2.6 1.1 6.9 Costs paid or otherwise settled (3.0) (0.2) (0.3) (3.5) Balance at December 31, 2020 $ 0.2 $ 2.4 $ 0.8 $ 3.4 |
Cash Flow Information Cash Flow
Cash Flow Information Cash Flow Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents | The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total amounts, which include cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, reported on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: Years Ended December 31, 2020 2019 Cash and cash equivalents $ 569.6 $ 42.0 Restricted cash included in Other Current Assets 0.1 0.5 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 569.7 $ 42.5 |
Financial Instruments and Fai_2
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Unrealized gains recognized on equity securities | The following is the portion of unrealized gains recognized during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, related to equity securities still held at December 31: 2020 2019 Net gains recognized during the period on equity securities $ 131.5 $ 25.7 Less: Net gains recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period 63.4 — Unrealized gains recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date $ 68.1 $ 25.7 |
Summary Of Carrying Values And Fair Values Of Fixed Rate Debt | A summary of the aggregate carrying values and fair values of our fixed rate long-term debt at December 31 is as follows: 2020 2019 Carrying value $ 2,101.8 $ 1,934.1 Fair value $ 2,341.1 $ 2,001.8 |
Nonfinancial Assets Measured and Recorded At Fair Value On A Nonrecurring Basis | The following table presents assets measured and recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019: 2020 2019 Description Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Gain/(Loss) Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Gain/(Loss) Goodwill $ 457.5 $ (318.3) $ — $ — Franchise rights and other $ 26.2 $ (59.9) $ 8.9 $ (9.9) Equity investment $ — $ — $ 75.7 $ 25.7 Right-of-use assets $ 5.0 $ (3.1) $ 0.1 $ (0.2) Long-lived assets held and used $ 1.8 $ (9.2) $ — $ (0.1) Long-lived assets held for sale: Continuing operations $ — $ — $ 26.1 $ (1.6) Discontinued operations — — 5.4 (0.5) Total assets held for sale $ — $ — $ 31.5 $ (2.1) |
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements | Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements Description Fair Value at March 31, 2020 Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range (Average) Franchise rights $ 24.6 Discounted cash flow Weighted average cost of capital 8.5 % Discount rate 11.1% - 14.3% (12.1%) Long-term revenue growth rate 2.0 % Long-term pretax income margin 0.6% - 2.8% (1.4%) Contributory asset charges 4.2% - 12.1% (6.2%) |
Segment Information (Tables)
Segment Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Reportable Segment Information | The following tables provide information on revenues from external customers, segment income of our reportable segments, floorplan interest expense, depreciation and amortization, total assets, and capital expenditures. Year Ended December 31, 2020 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other Total Revenues from external customers $ 6,490.6 $ 5,988.0 $ 7,202.8 $ 708.6 $ 20,390.0 Floorplan interest expense $ 23.8 $ 12.9 $ 21.8 $ 5.3 $ 63.8 Depreciation and amortization $ 39.8 $ 33.6 $ 60.5 $ 65.0 $ 198.9 Segment income (loss) (1) $ 355.2 $ 386.4 $ 478.2 $ (720.4) $ 499.4 Capital expenditures $ 17.9 $ 25.7 $ 51.6 $ 42.0 $ 137.2 Segment assets $ 2,130.0 $ 1,764.7 $ 2,752.5 $ 3,240.0 $ 9,887.2 Year Ended December 31, 2019 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other Total Revenues from external customers $ 6,671.4 $ 6,468.7 $ 7,434.8 $ 760.8 $ 21,335.7 Floorplan interest expense $ 51.8 $ 30.7 $ 47.3 $ 8.6 $ 138.4 Depreciation and amortization $ 37.2 $ 33.4 $ 53.5 $ 56.4 $ 180.5 Segment income (loss) (1) $ 257.6 $ 318.6 $ 381.1 $ (272.1) $ 685.2 Capital expenditures $ 38.6 $ 23.2 $ 145.3 $ 50.3 $ 257.4 Segment assets $ 2,483.6 $ 1,842.1 $ 3,150.5 $ 3,067.1 $ 10,543.3 Year Ended December 31, 2018 Domestic Import Premium Luxury Corporate and other Total Revenues from external customers $ 7,134.5 $ 6,786.4 $ 7,010.9 $ 481.0 $ 21,412.8 Floorplan interest expense $ 51.3 $ 31.0 $ 41.7 $ 6.4 $ 130.4 Depreciation and amortization $ 37.3 $ 33.2 $ 47.6 $ 48.1 $ 166.2 Segment income (loss) (1) $ 249.3 $ 304.7 $ 340.9 $ (247.4) $ 647.5 Capital expenditures $ 77.7 $ 56.2 $ 144.2 $ 115.5 $ 393.6 (1) Segment income represents income for each of our reportable segments and is defined as operating income less floorplan interest expense. |
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Revenue to Total Consolidated Revenue | The following is a reconciliation of the total of the reportable segments’ revenue and segment income to our consolidated revenue and income from continuing operations before income taxes, respectively. Years Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 Total external revenues for reportable segments $ 19,681.4 $ 20,574.9 $ 20,931.8 Corporate and other revenues 708.6 760.8 481.0 Total consolidated revenues $ 20,390.0 $ 21,335.7 $ 21,412.8 |
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Income to Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes | Years Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 Total segment income for reportable segments $ 1,219.8 $ 957.3 $ 894.9 Corporate and other (720.4) (272.1) (247.4) Other interest expense (93.7) (106.7) (119.4) Interest income 0.3 0.5 1.1 Other income, net 144.1 33.6 0.2 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 550.1 $ 612.6 $ 529.4 |
Multiemployer Pension Plans (Ta
Multiemployer Pension Plans (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant [Abstract] | |
Multiemployer Plans | Pension Protection Act Zone Status Contributions of AutoNation ($ in millions) (1) Expiration Date of Collective-Bargaining Agreement Pension Fund EIN/Pension PlanNumber 2020 2019 2020 2019 2018 Surcharge Imposed (2) Automotive Industries Pension Plan 94-1133245 - 001 Red Red $ 1.4 $ 1.6 $ 1.4 Yes (3) IAM National Pension Fund 51-6031295- 002 Red Red 0.2 0.2 0.2 Yes (4) Other funds 0.1 0.1 0.1 Total contributions $ 1.7 $ 1.9 $ 1.7 (1) Our stores were not listed in the Automotive Industries Pension Plan’s or IAM National Pension Fund’s Form 5500 as providing more than 5% of the total contributions for the plan years ended December 31, 2019 or 2018. (2) We paid surcharges to the Automotive Industries Pension Plan of $0.6 million, $0.8 million, and $0.6 million in 2020, 2019, and 2018 respectively. Surcharges to the IAM National Pension Fund commenced in 2019 and were de minimis. (3) We are party to three collective-bargaining agreements that require contributions to the Automotive Industries Pension Plan. One agreement has an expiration date of December 31, 2021, and one agreement has an expiration date of December 31, 2022. One agreement expired on December 31, 2019, and is currently extended during collective bargaining for a new agreement. (4) We are party to two collective-bargaining agreements that require contributions to the IAM National Pension Fund. Both agreements have an expiration date of August 31, 2022. |
Description of Business and S_3
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Organization and Business, Inventory) (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020storefranchisesbrand | |
Product Information [Line Items] | |
Owned and operated new vehicle franchises | franchises | 315 |
Number of brands | brand | 32 |
Percentage of new vehicle sales from core brands (percent) | 89.00% |
Dealerships [Member] | |
Product Information [Line Items] | |
Number of stores | 230 |
Collision Center [Member] | |
Product Information [Line Items] | |
Number of stores | 74 |
AutoNation USA Stores [Member] | |
Product Information [Line Items] | |
Number of stores | 5 |
Automotive Auction Operations [Member] | |
Product Information [Line Items] | |
Number of stores | 4 |
Parts Distribution Centers [Member] | |
Product Information [Line Items] | |
Number of stores | 3 |
Description of Business and S_4
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Property and Equipment Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Assets held for sale in continuing operations | $ 25.5 | $ 40.6 |
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Assets held for sale in discontinued operations | $ 8 | $ 8 |
Buildings and improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment estimated useful life | 5 years | |
Buildings and improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment estimated useful life | 40 years | |
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment estimated useful life | 3 years | |
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment estimated useful life | 10 years |
Description of Business and S_5
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Franchise agreements, minimal contractual terms (in years) | 1 year | ||||
Goodwill impairment | $ 318,300,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Franchise rights impairment | $ 57,500,000 | 9,600,000 | 8,100,000 | ||
Minimum [Member] | |||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Other intangibles, useful life | 3 years | ||||
Maximum [Member] | |||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Other intangibles, useful life | 30 years | ||||
Nonrecurring [Member] | |||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Goodwill impairment | $ 318,300,000 | $ 318,300,000 | 0 | ||
Nonrecurring [Member] | Franchise Rights [Member] | |||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Franchise rights impairment | $ 0 | $ 57,500,000 | $ 9,600,000 | $ 8,100,000 |
Description of Business and S_6
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Employee Savings Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||
401(k) plan employer matching contribution | $ 4.5 | $ 15 | $ 14.1 |
401(k) plan matching contribution graded vesting period | 3 years | ||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, by Type of Compensation, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | |||
Matching contributions to employee participants | $ 1.5 | 1.4 | $ 1.5 |
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual matching contribution annual vesting years two and three | 33.00% | ||
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual matching contribution annual vesting portion, year one | 33.00% | ||
Employer discretionary contributions vesting periods (in years) | 3 years | ||
Balances due to participants | $ 99.8 | $ 85.8 |
Description of Business and S_7
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Revenue Recognition, Advertising) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Advertising [Abstract] | |||
Advertising expense, net | $ 161.7 | $ 187.8 | $ 197.8 |
Manufacturer advertising reimbursements | $ 48.2 | $ 59.8 | $ 66.1 |
Revenue Recognition Disaggregat
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | $ 20,390 | $ 21,335.7 | $ 21,412.8 |
Transferred at Point in Time [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 17,900.4 | 18,604.7 | 18,759.5 |
Transferred over Time [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 2,489.6 | 2,731 | 2,653.3 |
New Vehicle [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 10,418.6 | 11,166.5 | 11,751.6 |
Used Vehicle [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 5,601.3 | 5,466.5 | 5,123.3 |
Parts and Service [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 3,257.4 | 3,572.1 | 3,447.6 |
Finance and Insurance, Net [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 1,059.3 | 1,023.3 | 981.4 |
Product and Service, Other [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 53.4 | 107.3 | 108.9 |
AN Reportable Segment, Domestic [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 6,490.6 | 6,671.4 | 7,134.5 |
AN Reportable Segment, Domestic [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 5,841.6 | 5,969.6 | 6,441.2 |
AN Reportable Segment, Domestic [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 649 | 701.8 | 693.3 |
AN Reportable Segment, Domestic [Member] | New Vehicle [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 3,411.1 | 3,502.5 | 3,900.8 |
AN Reportable Segment, Domestic [Member] | Used Vehicle [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 1,781.4 | 1,769.5 | 1,725.2 |
AN Reportable Segment, Domestic [Member] | Parts and Service [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 891.5 | 959 | 1,082.8 |
AN Reportable Segment, Domestic [Member] | Finance and Insurance, Net [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 370.5 | 354.6 | 344.4 |
AN Reportable Segment, Domestic [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 36.1 | 85.8 | 81.3 |
AN Reportable Segment, Import [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 5,988 | 6,468.7 | 6,786.4 |
AN Reportable Segment, Import [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 5,343.8 | 5,768.3 | 6,079.1 |
AN Reportable Segment, Import [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 644.2 | 700.4 | 707.3 |
AN Reportable Segment, Import [Member] | New Vehicle [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 3,283.7 | 3,695.6 | 4,046.4 |
AN Reportable Segment, Import [Member] | Used Vehicle [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 1,516.5 | 1,501.9 | 1,418.7 |
AN Reportable Segment, Import [Member] | Parts and Service [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 811.3 | 889.7 | 934.8 |
AN Reportable Segment, Import [Member] | Finance and Insurance, Net [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 361.7 | 368.3 | 362.6 |
AN Reportable Segment, Import [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 14.8 | 13.2 | 23.9 |
AN Reportable Segment, Premium Luxury [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 7,202.8 | 7,434.8 | 7,010.9 |
AN Reportable Segment, Premium Luxury [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 6,301.3 | 6,467.5 | 6,098.3 |
AN Reportable Segment, Premium Luxury [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 901.5 | 967.3 | 912.6 |
AN Reportable Segment, Premium Luxury [Member] | New Vehicle [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 3,723.8 | 3,968.4 | 3,804.4 |
AN Reportable Segment, Premium Luxury [Member] | Used Vehicle [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 2,125.9 | 2,045.6 | 1,875.1 |
AN Reportable Segment, Premium Luxury [Member] | Parts and Service [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 1,058.1 | 1,136 | 1,082.2 |
AN Reportable Segment, Premium Luxury [Member] | Finance and Insurance, Net [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 294.7 | 279.2 | 246 |
AN Reportable Segment, Premium Luxury [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 0.3 | 5.6 | 3.2 |
Corporate and Other [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 708.6 | 760.8 | 481 |
Corporate and Other [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 413.7 | 399.3 | 140.9 |
Corporate and Other [Member] | Transferred over Time [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 294.9 | 361.5 | 340.1 |
Corporate and Other [Member] | New Vehicle [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Corporate and Other [Member] | Used Vehicle [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 177.5 | 149.5 | 104.3 |
Corporate and Other [Member] | Parts and Service [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 496.5 | 587.4 | 347.8 |
Corporate and Other [Member] | Finance and Insurance, Net [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 32.4 | 21.2 | 28.4 |
Corporate and Other [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member] | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | $ 2.2 | $ 2.7 | $ 0.5 |
Revenue Recognition Contract As
Revenue Recognition Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] | |||
Receivables from contracts with customers, net | $ 595 | $ 662 | $ 706.7 |
Contract Asset (Current) | 25.7 | 26.7 | 28.2 |
Contract Asset (Long-Term) | 10.2 | 7 | 17.4 |
Contract Liability (Current) | 32.5 | 32.6 | 31.6 |
Contract Liability (Long-Term) | 56 | 57.7 | 61.9 |
Revenue amounts included in contract liability at the beginning of the period | 31 | 35.1 | 29.8 |
Revenue for performance obligations satisfied in previous periods | 19 | 9.3 | $ 23.6 |
Contract assets reclassified to receivables | $ 26.1 | $ 30 | |
Vehicle Care Program, contract term | 5 years |
Revenue Recognition Revenue Rem
Revenue Recognition Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |
Revenue expected to be recognized on VCP contracts sold as of period end | $ 88.2 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01 | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period | 1 year |
Revenue expected to be recognized on VCP contracts sold as of period end | $ 32.2 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01 | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period | 2 years |
Revenue expected to be recognized on VCP contracts sold as of period end | $ 42.3 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01 | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period | 2 years |
Revenue expected to be recognized on VCP contracts sold as of period end | $ 13.7 |
Revenue Recognition Contract Co
Revenue Recognition Contract Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] | ||
Capitalized contract cost, amortization term | 5 years | |
Capitalized contract cost | $ 9 | $ 9.1 |
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization | $ 3.5 | $ 3.8 |
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Basi
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Basic and Diluted) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
Net income from continuing operations | $ 381.8 | $ 450.8 | $ 395.9 |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | (0.2) | (0.8) | 0.1 |
Net income | $ 381.6 | $ 450 | $ 396 |
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) | 88.3 | 90.1 | 90.9 |
Dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSUs (in shares) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) | 88.7 | 90.5 | 91.3 |
Basic earnings (loss) per share amounts | |||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 4.32 | $ 5 | $ 4.36 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | (0.01) | 0 |
Net income | 4.32 | 4.99 | 4.36 |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share amounts: | |||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | 4.30 | 4.98 | 4.34 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | (0.01) | 0 |
Net income | $ 4.30 | $ 4.97 | $ 4.34 |
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Anti
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Anti-Dilutive Options Excluded from the Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - shares shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
Anti-dilutive equity instruments excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares) | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Receivables, Net (Components Of
Receivables, Net (Components Of Receivables, Net Of Allowances For Expected Credit Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Contracts-in-transit and vehicle receivables | $ 445.8 | $ 506 |
Trade receivables | 138 | 136.4 |
Manufacturer receivables | 210 | 234.5 |
Income taxes receivable (See Note 12) | 0 | 1.5 |
Other | 55.1 | 38.8 |
Receivables, gross | 848.9 | 917.2 |
Less: allowances for expected credit losses | (3.7) | (0.5) |
Receivables, net | $ 845.2 | $ 916.7 |
Inventory and Vehicle Floorpl_3
Inventory and Vehicle Floorplan Payable (Components of Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Inventory | $ 2,598.5 | $ 3,305.8 |
New Vehicle [Member] | ||
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Inventory | 1,761.9 | 2,490.8 |
Used Vehicle [Member] | ||
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Inventory | 648.4 | 570 |
Parts and Service [Member] | ||
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Inventory | $ 188.2 | $ 245 |
Inventory and Vehicle Floorpl_4
Inventory and Vehicle Floorplan Payable (Components of Vehicle Floorplan Payable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Floorplan Payable [Line Items] | ||
Vehicle floorplan payable | $ 2,759.9 | $ 3,575.8 |
Trade [Member] | ||
Floorplan Payable [Line Items] | ||
Vehicle floorplan payable | 1,541.7 | 2,120.6 |
Non-Trade [Member] | ||
Floorplan Payable [Line Items] | ||
Vehicle floorplan payable | $ 1,218.2 | $ 1,455.2 |
Inventory and Vehicle Floorpl_5
Inventory and Vehicle Floorplan Payable (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Floorplan Payable [Line Items] | ||
Vehicle floorplan facilities, amount outstanding | $ 2,759.9 | $ 3,575.8 |
Used vehicle floorplan facilities, remaining borrowing capacity | 44.5 | |
Used vehicle floorplan facilities, current borrowing capacity | $ 0.3 | |
New Vehicle Floorplan Facilities [Member] | ||
Floorplan Payable [Line Items] | ||
Vehicle floorplan facilities, average LIBOR-based interest rates (percent) | 2.00% | 3.70% |
Vehicle floorplan facilities, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 4,700 | |
Vehicle floorplan facilities, amount outstanding | $ 2,300 | |
Used Vehicle Floorplan Facilities [Member] | ||
Floorplan Payable [Line Items] | ||
Vehicle floorplan facilities, average LIBOR-based interest rates (percent) | 2.30% | 3.60% |
Vehicle floorplan facilities, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 482 | |
Vehicle floorplan facilities, amount outstanding | $ 437.5 |
Property and Equipment, Net (De
Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 4,791 | $ 4,655.8 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,652.9) | (1,481.2) | |
Property and equipment, net | 3,138.1 | 3,174.6 | |
Interest costs capitalized | 0.6 | 1.3 | $ 1.4 |
Land [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, gross | 1,417.4 | 1,376.8 | |
Buildings and improvements [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, gross | 2,333.3 | 2,306 | |
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment [Member] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 1,040.3 | $ 973 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Goodwill | $ 1,185 | $ 1,501.9 | $ 1,513.2 |
Franchise rights - indefinite-lived | 509 | 566.5 | |
Other intangible assets | 19.6 | 23.4 | |
Intangible assets, gross | 528.6 | 589.9 | |
Less: accumulated amortization | (7.1) | (8.3) | |
Intangible assets, net | $ 521.5 | $ 581.6 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net (Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 1,501,900,000 | $ 1,501,900,000 | $ 1,513,200,000 | |
Acquisitions, dispositions, and other adjustments, net | 1,400,000 | (11,300,000) | ||
Gain/(Loss) on goodwill impairment | (318,300,000) | 0 | $ 0 | |
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,185,000,000 | 1,501,900,000 | 1,513,200,000 | |
Accumulated impairment losses | 1,470,000,000 | 1,470,000,000 | 1,470,000,000 | |
Nonrecurring [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
Gain/(Loss) on goodwill impairment | (318,300,000) | (318,300,000) | 0 | |
Reporting Unit, Domestic [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
Goodwill, beginning balance | 227,300,000 | 227,300,000 | 232,500,000 | |
Acquisitions, dispositions, and other adjustments, net | (100,000) | (5,200,000) | ||
Gain/(Loss) on goodwill impairment | 0 | |||
Goodwill, ending balance | 227,200,000 | 227,300,000 | 232,500,000 | |
Accumulated impairment losses | 140,000,000 | 140,000,000 | 140,000,000 | |
Reporting Unit, Import [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
Goodwill, beginning balance | 498,900,000 | 498,900,000 | 520,900,000 | |
Acquisitions, dispositions, and other adjustments, net | 1,700,000 | (22,000,000) | ||
Gain/(Loss) on goodwill impairment | 0 | |||
Goodwill, ending balance | 500,600,000 | 498,900,000 | 520,900,000 | |
Reporting Unit, Premium Luxury [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
Goodwill, beginning balance | 714,900,000 | 714,900,000 | 717,700,000 | |
Acquisitions, dispositions, and other adjustments, net | (300,000) | (2,800,000) | ||
Goodwill, ending balance | 457,200,000 | 714,900,000 | 717,700,000 | |
Accumulated impairment losses | 257,400,000 | |||
Reporting Unit, Premium Luxury [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
Gain/(Loss) on goodwill impairment | (257,400,000) | |||
Reporting Unit, Collision Centers [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
Goodwill, beginning balance | 41,700,000 | 41,700,000 | 42,100,000 | |
Acquisitions, dispositions, and other adjustments, net | (100,000) | (400,000) | ||
Goodwill, ending balance | 0 | 41,700,000 | 42,100,000 | |
Accumulated impairment losses | 41,600,000 | |||
Reporting Unit, Collision Centers [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
Gain/(Loss) on goodwill impairment | (41,600,000) | |||
Reporting Unit, Parts Centers [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
Goodwill, beginning balance | 19,100,000 | 19,100,000 | 0 | |
Acquisitions, dispositions, and other adjustments, net | 200,000 | 19,100,000 | ||
Goodwill, ending balance | 0 | $ 19,100,000 | $ 0 | |
Accumulated impairment losses | $ 19,300,000 | |||
Reporting Unit, Parts Centers [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||
Gain/(Loss) on goodwill impairment | $ (19,300,000) |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_5
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | |||||
Franchise rights - indefinite-lived | $ 509 | $ 566.5 | |||
Franchise rights impairment | 57.5 | 9.6 | $ 8.1 | ||
Nonrecurring [Member] | Franchise Rights [Member] | |||||
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | |||||
Franchise rights impairment | $ 0 | $ 57.5 | $ 9.6 | $ 8.1 | |
AN Reportable Segment, Domestic [Member] | |||||
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | |||||
Franchise rights - indefinite-lived | 136.6 | ||||
AN Reportable Segment, Import [Member] | |||||
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | |||||
Franchise rights - indefinite-lived | 105.8 | ||||
AN Reportable Segment, Premium Luxury [Member] | |||||
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | |||||
Franchise rights - indefinite-lived | $ 266.6 |
Leases (Details)
Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract] | |||
Operating Lease Assets | $ 309.5 | $ 333.1 | |
Finance Lease Assets | 102.9 | 82.5 | |
Total right-of-use Assets | 412.4 | 415.6 | |
Current Finance Lease Liabilities | 27.2 | 26.2 | |
Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities | 286.5 | 305 | |
Total lease liabilities | $ 459.2 | $ 459.5 | |
Lease Cost [Abstract] | |||
Weighted average remaining lease term, Operating leases | 12 years | 11 years | |
Weighted average remaining lease term, Finance leases | 14 years | 13 years | |
Weighted average discount rate, Operating leases (percent) | 5.17% | 5.27% | |
Weighted average discount rate, finance leases (percent) | 6.46% | 9.09% | |
Operating lease cost | $ 58.3 | $ 60.5 | |
Finance lease cost, Amortization of ROU assets | 9.8 | 10.8 | |
Finance lease cost, Interest on lease liabilities | 6.9 | 8.8 | |
Short-term lease cost | 7.3 | 9.6 | |
Variable lease cost | 7.7 | 6.6 | |
Sublease Income | (0.5) | (1.2) | |
Net lease cost | 89.5 | 95.1 | |
Expenses under real property, equipment, and software leases (Under ASC 840) | $ 66.2 | ||
Cash Flow Activities, Lessee [Abstract] | |||
Operating cash flows from operating leases | 57 | 60 | |
Operating cash flows from finance leases | 38.5 | 50.8 | |
Payment of other debt obligations | 15 | 28.9 | |
Adjustments to right-of-use assets, including right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | 16.8 | 31.9 | |
Adjustments to right-of-use assets, including right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities | 57.6 | 46.3 | |
Maturity of Lease Liabilities [Abstract] | |||
Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities, Twelve months ended December 31, 2021 | 54.2 | ||
Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities, Twelve months ended December 31, 2022 | 48.9 | ||
Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities, Twelve months ended December 31, 2023 | 41.7 | ||
Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities, Twelve months ended December 31, 2024 | 35.7 | ||
Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities, Twelve months ended December 31, 2025 | 33.7 | ||
Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities, Thereafter | 235.6 | ||
Total Operating Lease Payments | 449.8 | ||
Less: interest (Operating leases) | (124.9) | ||
Present Value of Operating lease liabilities | 324.9 | ||
Maturity of Finance Lease Liabilities, Twelve months ended December 31, 2021 | 33.5 | ||
Maturity of Finance Lease Liabilities, Twelve months ended December 31, 2022 | 11.7 | ||
Maturity of Finance Lease Liabilities, Twelve months ended December 31, 2023 | 11.5 | ||
Maturity of Finance Lease Liabilities, Twelve months ended December 31, 2024 | 11.5 | ||
Maturity of Finance Lease Liabilities, Twelve months ended December 31, 2025 | 11.7 | ||
Maturity of Finance Lease Liabilities, Thereafter | 110.1 | ||
Total Finance Lease Payments | 190 | ||
Less: interest (Finance leases) | (55.7) | ||
Present value of Finance lease liabilities | $ 134.3 | ||
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] | us-gaap:LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent an:VehicleFloorplanPayable | ||
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] | us-gaap:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet us-gaap:OtherAssetsNoncurrent | ||
Other Current Liabilities | |||
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract] | |||
Current Operating Lease Liabilities | $ 38.4 | 41 | |
Long-term Debt, net of current maturities | |||
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract] | |||
Noncurrent Finance Lease Liabilities | $ 107.1 | $ 87.3 | |
Minimum [Member] | |||
Lessee, General Description [Abstract] | |||
Lease Renewal Terms | 1 year | ||
Maximum [Member] | |||
Lessee, General Description [Abstract] | |||
Lease Renewal Terms | 5 years | ||
Land and Building [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Lessee, General Description [Abstract] | |||
Lease Terms | 1 year | ||
Land and Building [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Lessee, General Description [Abstract] | |||
Lease Terms | 25 years | ||
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Lessee, General Description [Abstract] | |||
Lease Terms | 1 year | ||
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Lessee, General Description [Abstract] | |||
Lease Terms | 5 years | ||
Vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Lessee, General Description [Abstract] | |||
Service loaner vehicle leases, lease terms | 6 months | ||
Vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Lessee, General Description [Abstract] | |||
Service loaner vehicle leases, lease terms | 18 months |
Long-Term Debt and Commercial_3
Long-Term Debt and Commercial Paper (Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | May 21, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | |||
Long-term debt | $ 2,116.6 | $ 1,943.9 | |
Less: unamortized debt discounts and debt issuance costs | (14.8) | (9.8) | |
Less: current maturities | (309.2) | (355.6) | |
Long-term debt, net of current maturities | $ 1,792.6 | $ 1,578.5 | |
Senior Notes at Five Point Five Percent Due 2020 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | |||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | |||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 5.50% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Feb. 1, 2020 | ||
Senior notes | $ 0 | $ 350 | |
Senior Notes at Three Point Three Five Percent Due 2021 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | |||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | |||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 3.35% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Jan. 15, 2021 | ||
Senior notes | $ 300 | 300 | |
Senior Notes at Three Point Five Percent Due 2024 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | |||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | |||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 3.50% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Nov. 15, 2024 | ||
Senior notes | $ 450 | 450 | |
Senior Notes at Four Point Five Percent Due 2025 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | |||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | |||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 4.50% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Oct. 1, 2025 | ||
Senior notes | $ 450 | 450 | |
Senior Notes at Three Point Eight Percent Due 2027 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | |||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | |||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 3.80% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Nov. 15, 2027 | ||
Senior notes | $ 300 | 300 | |
Senior Notes at Four Point Seven Five Percent Due 2030 [Member] [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | |||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | |||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 4.75% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Jun. 1, 2030 | ||
Senior notes | $ 500 | $ 500 | 0 |
Revolving Credit Facility Due 2025 [Member] | |||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | |||
Revolving credit facility | $ 0 | 0 | |
Revolving Credit Facility Due 2025 [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | |||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | |||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Mar. 26, 2025 | ||
Other Debt [Member] | |||
Debt Instruments [Abstract] | |||
Other debt | $ 116.6 | $ 93.9 |
Long-Term Debt and Commercial_4
Long-Term Debt and Commercial Paper (Maturities of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract] | ||
2021 | $ 307.6 | |
2022 | 5.7 | |
2023 | 5.8 | |
2024 | 456.1 | |
2025 | 456.7 | |
Thereafter | 884.7 | |
Long-term debt | $ 2,116.6 | $ 1,943.9 |
Long-Term Debt and Commercial_5
Long-Term Debt and Commercial Paper (Senior Unsecured Notes and Credit Agreement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 29, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | May 21, 2020 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Letters of credit, amount outstanding | $ 39.7 | |||||
Senior Notes at Five Point Five Percent Due 2020 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Repayment of senior notes | 350 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
Revolving Credit Facility Due 2025 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Maximum borrowing capacity under revolving credit facility | 1,800 | |||||
Additional borrowing capacity under accordion feature of revolving credit facility | 500 | |||||
Revolving credit facilities letter of credit sublimit | 200 | |||||
Additional borrowing capacity under revolving credit facility | $ 1,800 | |||||
Leverage ratio, minimum threshold, current credit spread | 2 | |||||
Leverage ratio, maximum threshold, current credit spread | 3.25 | |||||
Leverage ratio, minimum threshold, increase in credit spread | 3.25 | |||||
Impact on credit spread from increase in leverage ratio | 0.125% | |||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes at Five Point Five Percent Due 2020 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Repayment of senior notes | $ 350 | |||||
Senior notes | $ 0 | $ 350 | ||||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 5.50% | |||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes at Three Point Three Five Percent Due 2021 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Senior notes | $ 300 | $ 300 | ||||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 3.35% | |||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes at Three Point Five Percent Due 2024 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Senior notes | $ 450 | 450 | ||||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 3.50% | |||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes at Four Point Five Percent Due 2025 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Senior notes | $ 450 | 450 | ||||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 4.50% | |||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes at Three Point Eight Percent Due 2027 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Senior notes | $ 300 | 300 | ||||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 3.80% | |||||
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes at Four Point Seven Five Percent Due 2030 [Member] [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Senior notes | $ 500 | $ 0 | $ 500 | |||
Percentage interest on debt instrument | 4.75% | |||||
Senior notes, aggregate offering price percentage | 99.479% | |||||
Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Due 2025 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Commitment fee on undrawn amounts (percent) | 0.125% | |||||
Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Due 2025 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Commitment fee on undrawn amounts (percent) | 0.20% | |||||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Due 2025 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Basis spread on variable interest rates (percent) | 1.125% | |||||
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Due 2025 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Basis spread on variable interest rates (percent) | 1.50% | |||||
Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Due 2025 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Basis spread on variable interest rates (percent) | 0.125% | |||||
Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility Due 2025 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Basis spread on variable interest rates (percent) | 0.50% | |||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes at Three Point Three Five Percent Due 2021 [Member] | ||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||
Repayment of senior notes | $ 300 |
Long-Term Debt and Commercial_6
Long-Term Debt and Commercial Paper (Other Long-Term Debt and Commercial Paper) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Commercial paper, maximum aggregate amount outstanding permitted | $ 1,000 | |
Commercial paper, amount outstanding | 0 | $ 170 |
Other Debt [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Finance Leases Included In Long-term Debt | $ 116.6 | $ 93.9 |
Commercial Paper [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average annual interest rate | 2.13% | |
Maximum [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Maturity period of debt | 397 days | |
Weighted Average [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Maturity period of debt | 12 days |
Chargeback Liability (Details)
Chargeback Liability (Details) - Chargeback Reserves [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||
Chargeback liabilities, beginning balance | $ 134.5 | $ 128.1 | $ 120.8 |
Add: Provisions | 118.1 | 108.6 | 108.3 |
Deduct: Chargebacks | (110.5) | (102.2) | (101) |
Chargeback liabilities, ending balance | $ 142.1 | $ 134.5 | $ 128.1 |
Self-Insurance (Details)
Self-Insurance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Insurance [Line Items] | ||
Self-insurance reserves - current portion | $ 535.8 | $ 530.1 |
Self-insurance reserves - long-term portion | 310.6 | 262.4 |
Self-insurance reserves [Member] | ||
Insurance [Line Items] | ||
Self-insurance reserves - current portion | 35.4 | 32.3 |
Self-insurance reserves - long-term portion | 47 | 48 |
Total self-insurance liabilities | $ 82.4 | $ 80.3 |
Income Taxes Components of Inco
Income Taxes Components of Income Tax Provision From Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Current: | |||
Federal | $ 168.9 | $ 86 | $ 93 |
State | 37.4 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
Federal and state deferred | (39) | 45.8 | 10.9 |
Change in valuation allowance, net | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 |
Adjustments and settlements | 0.7 | 0.4 | (0.7) |
Income tax provision | $ 168.3 | $ 161.8 | $ 133.5 |
Reconciliation of Income Tax Pr
Reconciliation of Income Tax Provision (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract] | ||||
Income tax provision at statutory rate | $ 115.5 | $ 128.7 | $ 111.2 | |
Impact of goodwill impairment | 21.4 | 0 | 0 | |
Other non-deductible expenses, net | 8.2 | 10.3 | 4.9 | |
State income taxes, net of federal benefit | 24.3 | 25.7 | 22.8 | |
Income tax provision, excluding other reconciling items | 169.4 | 164.7 | 138.9 | |
Change in tax rate | 0 | 0 | (5) | |
Change in valuation allowance, net | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | |
Adjustments and settlements | 0.7 | 0.4 | (0.7) | |
Federal and state tax credits | (0.7) | (0.9) | (1) | |
Other, net | (1.4) | (2.6) | (2.2) | |
Income tax provision | $ 168.3 | $ 161.8 | $ 133.5 | |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract] | ||||
Income tax provision at statutory rate, % | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% | 35.00% |
Impact of goodwill impairment, % | 3.90% | 0.00% | 0.00% | |
Other non-deductible expenses, net, % | 1.50% | 1.70% | 0.90% | |
State income taxes, net of federal benefit, % | 4.40% | 4.20% | 4.30% | |
Income tax provision, excluding other reconciling items, % | 30.80% | 26.90% | 26.20% | |
Change in tax rate, % | 0.00% | 0.00% | (0.90%) | |
Change in valuation allowance, net, % | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.70% | |
Adjustments and settlements, % | 0.10% | 0.10% | (0.10%) | |
Federal and state tax credits, % | (0.10%) | (0.20%) | (0.20%) | |
Other, net, % | (0.30%) | (0.40%) | (0.50%) | |
Income tax provision, % | 30.60% | 26.40% | 25.20% |
Income Taxes Deferred Income Ta
Income Taxes Deferred Income Tax Asset and Liability Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Deferred income tax assets: | ||
Inventory | $ 20.2 | $ 25.7 |
Receivable allowances | 1 | 0.2 |
Warranty, chargeback, and self - insurance liabilities | 53.1 | 50.7 |
Other accrued liabilities | 31.5 | 27.7 |
Deferred compensation | 24.4 | 20.9 |
Stock-based compensation | 10.6 | 14.9 |
Lease liabilities | 80.8 | 85.4 |
Loss carryforwards—state | 6.8 | 6.8 |
Other, net | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Total deferred income tax assets | 233 | 236.4 |
Valuation allowance | (4.8) | (4.5) |
Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance | 228.2 | 231.9 |
Deferred income tax liabilities: | ||
Long-lived assets (intangibles assets and property) | (219.6) | (269.6) |
Investments - unrealized appreciation | (19.5) | (6.3) |
Right-of-use assets | (75) | (80) |
Other, net | (10) | (11.1) |
Total deferred income tax liabilities | (324.1) | (367) |
Net deferred income tax liabilities | $ (95.9) | $ (135.1) |
Income Taxes Deferred Income _2
Income Taxes Deferred Income Tax Asset and Liability Components - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] | ||
Net deferred income tax liabilities | $ 95.9 | $ 135.1 |
Accrued Income Taxes | 13.3 | |
Income taxes receivable | 0 | 1.5 |
Gross domestic state net operating loss carryforwards | 104 | |
State tax credits | 1.9 | |
Gross state net operating loss carryforwards and state tax credits, deferred tax asset | 6.8 | |
State net operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance | 4.8 | $ 4.5 |
Deferred Tax Asset, Loss Carry Forwards | ||
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] | ||
State net operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance | $ 4.8 |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits and T
Unrecognized Tax Benefits and Tax Reform (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | ||||
Balance at January 1 | $ 5.3 | $ 4.3 | $ 6.4 | |
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | |
Additions for tax positions of prior years | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | |
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Reductions for expirations of statute of limitations | (0.3) | (0.4) | (0.9) | |
Settlements | 0 | 0 | (1.8) | |
Balance at December 31 | 7 | 5.3 | 4.3 | $ 6.4 |
Unrecognized tax benefits, accumulated interest and penalties | 8.4 | 7.5 | 6.6 | |
Deferred tax assets related to unrecognized tax benefits | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.4 | |
Net unrecognized tax benefits, associated interest, penalties and deferred tax asset that if resolved would impact effective tax rate | 12 | 10 | 8.5 | |
Recognized interest and penalties | $ 0.7 | $ 0.7 | $ 0.6 | |
Income tax provision at statutory rate, % | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% | 35.00% |
Reduction of provisional estimate for enactment of new tax legislation | $ 5 | |||
Reduction to effective tax rate for reduction of provisional estimate for enactment of new tax legislation | 0.90% |
Shareholders' Equity (Share Rep
Shareholders' Equity (Share Repurchased Under Share Repurchase Program) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Feb. 12, 2021 | |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||
Aggregate purchase price | $ 382,300,000 | $ 44,700,000 | $ 100,000,000 | |
Stock Repurchase Program Board Authorized Repurchases [Member] | ||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | 7.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | |
Aggregate purchase price | $ 382,300,000 | $ 44,700,000 | $ 100,000,000 | |
Average purchase price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 52.76 | $ 35.51 | $ 47.58 | |
Remaining amount available for share repurchase | $ 197,800,000 | |||
Stock Repurchase Program Board Authorized Repurchases [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | ||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||
Increase in share repurchase authorization | $ 1,000,000,000 |
Shareholders' Equity (Preferred
Shareholders' Equity (Preferred Stock) (Details) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | ||
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 |
Shareholders' Equity Shareholde
Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity (Common Stock Issued With The Exercise Of Stock Options (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |||
Shares issued (in shares) | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | $ 52.7 | $ 12.7 | $ 17.8 |
Average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 49.91 | $ 33.87 | $ 35.25 |
Shareholders' Equity (Shares Is
Shareholders' Equity (Shares Issued And Shares Surrendered To Satisfy Tax Withholdings In Connection With Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units) (Details) - shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Shares issued (in shares) | 500,000 | 300,000 | 100,000 |
Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Shares surrendered to AutoNation to satisfy tax withholding obligations (in shares) | 200,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Stock-Based Compensation (Detai
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) | Dec. 31, 2020shares |
Employee [Member] | Employee Equity and Incentive Plan 2017 [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Number of shares authorized | 5,500,000 |
Director [Member] | Non-Employee Director Equity Plan 2014 [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Number of shares authorized | 600,000 |
Stock-Based Compensation (Restr
Stock-Based Compensation (Restricted Stock Units) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Jan. 02, 2020 | |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] | ||||
Nonvested, shares, beginning balance | 1,700,000 | |||
Nonvested, weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 40.56 | |||
Granted, shares | 900,000 | |||
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 44.28 | $ 35.51 | $ 49.16 | |
Vested, shares | (500,000) | |||
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 42.40 | |||
Forfeited, shares | (200,000) | |||
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 44.21 | |||
Nonvested, shares, ending balance | 1,900,000 | 1,700,000 | ||
Nonvested, weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ 41.36 | $ 40.56 | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] | ||||
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 44.28 | $ 35.51 | $ 49.16 | |
Total fair value of RSU's vested | $ 23.2 | $ 9 | $ 7.3 | |
Director [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Non-Employee Director Equity Plan 2014 [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Number of restricted stock units granted to each non-employee director | 5,110 | |||
Employee [Member] | Employee Equity and Incentive Plan 2017 [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Measurement Period Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units | 1 year | |||
Employee [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Employee Equity and Incentive Plan 2017 [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] | ||||
Granted, shares | 800,000 | |||
Employee [Member] | Time-based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Employee Equity and Incentive Plan 2017 [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Vesting period (in years) | 4 years | |||
Employee [Member] | Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Graded Vesting [Member] | Employee Equity and Incentive Plan 2017 [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Vesting period (in years) | 4 years | |||
Employee [Member] | Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Cliff Vesting [Member] | Employee Equity and Incentive Plan 2017 [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Vesting period (in years) | 3 years | |||
Measurement Period Additional Performance Metric Selected Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units | 3 years |
Stock-Based Compensation (Stock
Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Options) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] | |||
Exercised, shares | (1.1) | (0.4) | (0.5) |
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 49.91 | $ 33.87 | $ 35.25 |
Stock Options [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Expiration period (in years) | 10 years | ||
Vesting period (in years) | 4 years | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] | |||
Options outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) | 2.6 | ||
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 52.29 | ||
Granted, shares | 0 | ||
Granted, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | ||
Exercised, shares | (1.1) | ||
Exercised, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 49.91 | ||
Forfeited, shares | 0 | ||
Forfeited, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | ||
Expired, shares | (0.3) | ||
Expired, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 58 | ||
Options outstanding, ending balance (in shares) | 1.2 | 2.6 | |
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ 52.78 | $ 52.29 | |
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual term (years) | 3 years 6 months 10 days | ||
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value | $ 19.7 | ||
Options available for future grants (in shares) | 3.1 | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ 9.8 | $ 5.2 | $ 8.2 |
Stock-Based Compensation (Res_2
Stock-Based Compensation (Restricted Stock) (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total fair value of restricted stock awards vested | $ 0.7 | $ 1.7 | $ 3.3 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] | |||
Nonvested, shares, beginning balance | 16,267 | ||
Nonvested, weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 52.53 | ||
Granted, shares | 0 | ||
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | ||
Vested, shares | (16,189) | ||
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 52.53 | ||
Forfeited, shares | (78) | ||
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 52.53 | ||
Nonvested, shares, ending balance | 0 | 16,267 | |
Nonvested, weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 52.53 |
Stock-Based Compensation (Compe
Stock-Based Compensation (Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation | $ 30.2 | $ 31.1 | $ 25.5 |
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3 |
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements | $ 19.9 | ||
Unrecognized compensation cost expected to be recognized over weighted average period (in years) | 1 year 7 months 20 days | ||
Tax benefits related to stock options exercised and vesting of restricted stock and RSUs | $ 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | |||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation | 30 | 29.4 | 21.7 |
Stock Options [Member] | |||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
Restricted Stock [Member] | |||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation | $ 0.1 | $ 0.8 | $ 2.2 |
Store Divestitures (Details)
Store Divestitures (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)store | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)store | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)store | |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
Gain on disposal | $ | $ 2.5 | $ 29.7 | $ 40.3 |
Premium Luxury Stores Divested [Member] | |||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
Number of businesses divested | 1 | 2 | |
Collision Centers Divested [Member] | |||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
Number of businesses divested | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Domestic Stores Divested [Member] | |||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
Number of businesses divested | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Import Stores Divested [Member] | |||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
Number of businesses divested | 5 | 7 |
Restructuring and Related Act_3
Restructuring and Related Activities (Details) - AutoNation Collision Parts Closure [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred | $ 36.7 |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 36.7 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Costs incurred | 36.7 |
Contract Termination Charges, Other Associated Closing Costs, and Involuntary Termination Benefits [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 6.9 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Liability for exit or disposal costs, beginning balance | 0 |
Costs incurred | 6.9 |
Costs paid or otherwise settled | (3.5) |
Liability for exit or disposal costs, ending balance | 3.4 |
Contract Termination [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 3.2 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Liability for exit or disposal costs, beginning balance | 0 |
Costs incurred | 3.2 |
Costs paid or otherwise settled | (3) |
Liability for exit or disposal costs, ending balance | 0.2 |
Other Restructuring [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 2.6 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Liability for exit or disposal costs, beginning balance | 0 |
Costs incurred | 2.6 |
Costs paid or otherwise settled | (0.2) |
Liability for exit or disposal costs, ending balance | 2.4 |
Employee Severance [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 1.1 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Liability for exit or disposal costs, beginning balance | 0 |
Costs incurred | 1.1 |
Costs paid or otherwise settled | (0.3) |
Liability for exit or disposal costs, ending balance | 0.8 |
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] | Asset Impairment Charges [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred | 5.1 |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 5.1 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Costs incurred | 5.1 |
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] | Contract Termination [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred | 3.2 |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 3.2 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Costs incurred | 3.2 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Accelerated Amortization [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred | 3.2 |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 3.2 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Costs incurred | 3.2 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred | 2.6 |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 2.6 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Costs incurred | 2.6 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Employee Severance [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred | 1.1 |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 1.1 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Costs incurred | 1.1 |
Depreciation and amortization [Member] | Accelerated Depreciation [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred | 3.9 |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 3.9 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Costs incurred | 3.9 |
Parts and Service [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member] | Inventory Valuation Adjustment [Member] | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |
Total Costs Expected to be Incurred | 17.6 |
Cumulative Costs Incurred | 17.6 |
Liability for Exit or Disposal Costs [Roll Forward] | |
Costs incurred | $ 17.6 |
Cash Flow Information (Details)
Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 569.6 | $ 42 | ||
Restricted cash included in Current Assets | 0.1 | 0.5 | ||
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 569.7 | 42.5 | $ 49.4 | $ 71.1 |
Accrued purchases of property and equipment | 9.6 | 29.4 | 41.3 | |
Non-cash investing and financing activities related to property acquired under other financing arrangements | 1.7 | 3.3 | 9.6 | |
Interest payments, net of amounts capitalized and including interest on vehicle inventory financing | 164.2 | 243.1 | 245.6 | |
Income tax payments, net of income tax refunds | $ 190.2 | $ 107.5 | $ 210 |
Financial Instruments and Fai_3
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Summary of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Fixed Rate Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | |||||
Equity security with readily determinable fair value | $ 101.9 | ||||
Investment in equity security | $ 50 | 50 | $ 0 | $ 50 | |
Equity security without a readily determinable fair value | 50 | ||||
Net gains recognized during the period on equity securities | 131.5 | 25.7 | 0 | ||
Less: Net gains recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period | (63.4) | 0 | |||
Unrealized gains recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date | 68.1 | 25.7 | |||
Proceeds from the sale of equity securities | 105.4 | 0 | $ 0 | ||
Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | |||||
Proceeds from the sale of equity securities | $ 109.4 | ||||
Fixed Rate Debt [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | |||||
Fixed rate debt | 2,101.8 | 1,934.1 | |||
Fixed Rate Debt [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | |||||
Fixed rate debt | $ 2,341.1 | $ 2,001.8 |
Financial Instruments And Fai_4
Financial Instruments And Fair Value Measurements (Nonfinancial Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||
Gain/(Loss) on goodwill impairment | $ (318,300,000) | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Equity investment | 50,000,000 | |||
Nonrecurring [Member] | ||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||
Gain/(Loss) on goodwill impairment | $ (318,300,000) | (318,300,000) | 0 | |
Gain/(loss) on franchise rights and other | (59,900,000) | (9,900,000) | ||
Gain/(Loss) on equity investment | 0 | 25,700,000 | ||
Impairment of right-of-use assets | 3,100,000 | 200,000 | ||
Gain/(Loss) on assets held for sale | 0 | (2,100,000) | ||
Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | 457,500,000 | 0 | ||
Franchise rights and other | 26,200,000 | 8,900,000 | ||
Equity investment | 0 | 75,700,000 | ||
Right of Use Asset | 5,000,000 | 100,000 | ||
Long-lived assets held for sale | 0 | 31,500,000 | ||
Continuing Operations [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | ||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||
Gain/(Loss) on assets long-lived assets held and used | (9,200,000) | (100,000) | ||
Gain/(Loss) on assets held for sale | 0 | (1,600,000) | ||
Continuing Operations [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||
Long-lived assets held and used | 1,800,000 | 0 | ||
Long-lived assets held for sale | 0 | 26,100,000 | ||
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | ||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||
Gain/(Loss) on assets held for sale | 0 | (500,000) | ||
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||||
Long-lived assets held for sale | $ 0 | $ 5,400,000 |
Financial Instruments and Fai_5
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2020USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)store | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Goodwill impairment | $ 318,300,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Franchise rights impairment | 57,500,000 | 9,600,000 | 8,100,000 | ||
Franchise rights impairment, number of stores | store | 8 | ||||
Nonrecurring [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Goodwill impairment | $ 318,300,000 | 318,300,000 | 0 | ||
Impairment of right-of-use assets | 3,100,000 | 200,000 | |||
Impairment of assets held for sale | 0 | 2,100,000 | |||
Nonrecurring [Member] | Reporting Unit, Premium Luxury [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Goodwill impairment | 257,400,000 | ||||
Nonrecurring [Member] | Reporting Unit, Collision Centers [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Goodwill impairment | 41,600,000 | ||||
Nonrecurring [Member] | Reporting Unit, Parts Centers [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Goodwill impairment | 19,300,000 | ||||
Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise rights | 26,200,000 | 8,900,000 | |||
Nonrecurring [Member] | Other Intangible Assets [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Impairment of finite lived intangible assets | 2,400,000 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Franchise rights impairment | $ 0 | 57,500,000 | 9,600,000 | $ 8,100,000 | |
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise rights | $ 24,600,000 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.020 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Arithmetic Average [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Weighted Average Cost of Capital [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.085 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Arithmetic Average [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.121 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Arithmetic Average [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Long-term Pretax Income Margin [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.014 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Arithmetic Average [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Contributory Asset Charges [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.062 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.111 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Long-term Pretax Income Margin [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.006 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Contributory Asset Charges [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.042 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.143 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Long-term Pretax Income Margin [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.028 | ||||
Franchise Rights [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Measurement Input, Contributory Asset Charges [Member] | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | |||||
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Abstract] | |||||
Franchise Rights, Measurement Input | 0.121 | ||||
Continuing Operations [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Impairment of assets held and used | 9,200,000 | 100,000 | |||
Impairment of assets held for sale | 0 | 1,600,000 | |||
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Impairment of assets held for sale | 0 | 500,000 | |||
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Continuing Operations [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Assets held for sale | 25,500,000 | 40,600,000 | |||
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Assets held for sale in discontinued operations | $ 8,000,000 | $ 8,000,000 |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure | $ 11 |
Total surety bonds, letters of credit, and cash deposits | 102.4 |
Letters of credit, amount outstanding | $ 39.7 |
Business and Credit Concentra_2
Business and Credit Concentrations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] | ||
Percentage Revenue from stores located in Florida, Texas, California | 64.00% | |
Manufacturer receivables | $ 210 | $ 234.5 |
Percentage of new vehicle sales from core brands (percent) | 89.00% |
Segment Information (Details)
Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)segments | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)segments | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)segments | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Number of reportable segments | segments | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Revenues | $ 20,390 | $ 21,335.7 | $ 21,412.8 |
Floorplan interest expense | 63.8 | 138.4 | 130.4 |
Depreciation and amortization | 198.9 | 180.5 | 166.2 |
Capital expenditures | 137.2 | 257.4 | 393.6 |
Segment assets | 9,887.2 | 10,543.3 | |
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
Segment income (loss) | 499.4 | 685.2 | 647.5 |
Other interest expense | (93.7) | (106.7) | (119.4) |
Interest income | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
Other income, net | 144.1 | 33.6 | 0.2 |
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 550.1 | 612.6 | 529.4 |
AN Reportable Segments [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 19,681.4 | 20,574.9 | 20,931.8 |
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
Segment income (loss) | 1,219.8 | 957.3 | 894.9 |
AN Reportable Segment, Domestic [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 6,490.6 | 6,671.4 | 7,134.5 |
Floorplan interest expense | 23.8 | 51.8 | 51.3 |
Depreciation and amortization | 39.8 | 37.2 | 37.3 |
Capital expenditures | 17.9 | 38.6 | 77.7 |
Segment assets | 2,130 | 2,483.6 | |
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
Segment income (loss) | 355.2 | 257.6 | 249.3 |
AN Reportable Segment, Import [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 5,988 | 6,468.7 | 6,786.4 |
Floorplan interest expense | 12.9 | 30.7 | 31 |
Depreciation and amortization | 33.6 | 33.4 | 33.2 |
Capital expenditures | 25.7 | 23.2 | 56.2 |
Segment assets | 1,764.7 | 1,842.1 | |
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
Segment income (loss) | 386.4 | 318.6 | 304.7 |
AN Reportable Segment, Premium Luxury [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 7,202.8 | 7,434.8 | 7,010.9 |
Floorplan interest expense | 21.8 | 47.3 | 41.7 |
Depreciation and amortization | 60.5 | 53.5 | 47.6 |
Capital expenditures | 51.6 | 145.3 | 144.2 |
Segment assets | 2,752.5 | 3,150.5 | |
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
Segment income (loss) | 478.2 | 381.1 | 340.9 |
Corporate and Other [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 708.6 | 760.8 | 481 |
Floorplan interest expense | 5.3 | 8.6 | 6.4 |
Depreciation and amortization | 65 | 56.4 | 48.1 |
Capital expenditures | 42 | 50.3 | 115.5 |
Segment assets | 3,240 | 3,067.1 | |
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
Segment income (loss) | $ (720.4) | $ (272.1) | $ (247.4) |
Multiemployer Pension Plans (De
Multiemployer Pension Plans (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)agreementsstore | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
Contributions of AutoNation, insignificant plans | $ 0.1 | $ 0.1 | $ 0.1 |
Total Contributions | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
Automotive Industries Pension Plan [Member] | |||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
Contributions of AutoNation, significant plans | $ 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
Surcharge imposed | Yes | ||
Surcharges paid | $ 0.6 | $ 0.8 | 0.6 |
Pension protection act zone status | Red | Red | |
Number of collective-bargaining arrangements that require contributions to the Plan | agreements | 3 | ||
Potential withdrawal obligation | $ 15 | ||
IAM National Pension Plan [Member] | |||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
Contributions of AutoNation, significant plans | $ 0.2 | $ 0.2 | $ 0.2 |
Surcharge imposed | Yes | ||
Pension protection act zone status | Red | Red | |
Potential withdrawal obligation | $ 3 | ||
Collective Bargaining Agreement, Expiration Date, December 31, 2019 [Member] | Automotive Industries Pension Plan [Member] | |||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
Number of collective-bargaining arrangements that require contributions to the Plan | agreements | 1 | ||
Collective Bargaining Agreement, Expiration Date, December 31, 2021 [Member] | Automotive Industries Pension Plan [Member] | |||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
Number of collective-bargaining arrangements that require contributions to the Plan | agreements | 1 | ||
Collective Bargaining Agreement, Expiration Date, December 31, 2022 [Member] | Automotive Industries Pension Plan [Member] | |||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
Number of collective-bargaining arrangements that require contributions to the Plan | agreements | 1 | ||
Collective Bargaining Agreement, Expiration Date, August 31, 2022 [Member] | IAM National Pension Plan [Member] | |||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
Number of collective-bargaining arrangements that require contributions to the Plan | agreements | 2 | ||
Dealerships [Member] | |||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
Number of stores | store | 230 | ||
Dealerships [Member] | Multiemployer Plans, Pension [Member] | |||
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] | |||
Number of stores | store | 5 |