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On June 17, 2021, AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the following changes to the AutoZone Executive Committee: (i) Philip B. Daniele, currently Senior Vice President, Commercial, has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing and Supply Chain; (ii) Preston B. Frazer, currently Senior Vice President, Store Operations, has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Store Operations, Commercial and Loss Prevention; (iii) Thomas B. Newbern, currently, Executive Vice President, Store Operations, Commercial, Loss Prevention and ALLDATA, has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President, International, Information Technology and ALLDATA; and (iv) Mark A. Finestone, currently Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing and Supply Chain, has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President, Strategy and Innovation. Changes to officer compensation due to promotions are consistent with the Company’s compensation practices for its executive officers as described in the Company’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 26, 2020. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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99.1 Press Release dated June 17, 2021
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| AUTOZONE, INC. | ||
| Date: June 17, 2021 | By: | /s/ Kristen C. Wright |
| Kristen C. Wright | ||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
EXHIBIT 99.1
AutoZone Announces Organization Changes
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), today announced changes to the organization. Phil Daniele, a twenty-seven year AutoZoner, currently Senior Vice President, Commercial, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain. Preston Frazer, a fourteen year AutoZoner, currently Senior Vice President, Store Operations, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Store Operations, Commercial and Loss Prevention.
Additionally, Tom Newbern, a thirty-seven year AutoZoner, will now serve as Executive Vice President, International, Information Technology and ALLDATA. Mark Finestone, an eighteen year AutoZoner, will now serve as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Innovation.
“These moves strategically position AutoZone for accelerated future growth while allowing us to remain disciplined and laser-focused on our growth opportunities. Phil, Preston, Tom and Mark are all veteran AutoZoners and proven leaders who have led, cultivated and positively influenced all aspects of our business. Each of these tremendous leaders is well-positioned to continue leading the organization and serving our customers for many years to come,” said Bill Rhodes.
About AutoZone (NYSE:AZO)
As of May 8, 2021, the Company had 5,975 stores in the U.S., 635 stores in Mexico and 47 stores in Brazil for a total store count of 6,657. AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Each AutoZone store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Many stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, service stations, and public sector accounts. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software through www.alldata.com. Additionally, AutoZone sells automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products through www.autozone.com and our commercial customers can make purchases through www.autozonepro.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.
Contact Information:
Media: David McKinney, 901-495-7951, david.mckinney@autozone.com
Financial: Brian Campbell, 901-495-7005, brian.campbell@autozone.com