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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AUTONATION, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000350698
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 2:		SUITE 1600
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