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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2002
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SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-13395 56-201079
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Indentification No.)
5401 E. Independence Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28212
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 566-2400
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Item 5. Other Events
On November 14, 2002, we issued a press release announcing the
promotion of certain members of our senior management.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this current report on Form 8-K to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
By: /s/ Theodore M. Wright
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Theodore M. Wright
President and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: November 14, 2002
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