0001181431-12-016183.txt : 20120309 0001181431-12-016183.hdr.sgml : 20120309 20120309205336 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001181431-12-016183 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 4 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120307 FILED AS OF DATE: 20120309 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120309 ISSUER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AUTOZONE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000866787 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES [5531] IRS NUMBER: 621482048 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 123 SOUTH FRONT ST CITY: MEMPHIS STATE: TN ZIP: 38103 BUSINESS PHONE: 9014956500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 2198 STREET 2: DEPT 8074 CITY: MEMPHIS STATE: TN ZIP: 38101-2198 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CROWLEY WILLIAM C CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001228976 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500] FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10714 FILM NUMBER: 12682250 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 SW 1ST AVE STREET 2: SUITE 1600 CITY: FORT LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33301 BUSINESS PHONE: 9547696000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 SW 1ST AVE STREET 2: SUITE 1600 CITY: FORT LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33301 4 1 rrd338187.xml FORM 4 X0304 4 2012-03-07 0 0000866787 AUTOZONE INC AZO 0001228976 CROWLEY WILLIAM C 200 GREENWICH AVENUE GREENWICH CT 06830 1 0 0 0 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 2012-03-08 4 S 0 24 382.34 D 8274 I See Footnotes Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 2012-03-09 4 S 0 81 382.59 D 8193 I See Footnotes Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 2012-03-08 4 S 0 20 382.34 D 4435 I See Footnotes Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 2012-03-09 4 S 0 42 382.59 D 4393 I See Footnotes Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 1149 D Call Options (obligation to sell) 360 2012-03-07 4 S 0 1 3032.30 D 2012-03-07 2012-06-16 Common Stock 100 1 I See Footnotes Call Options (obligation to sell) 360 2012-03-08 4 S 0 1 3076.27 D 2012-03-08 2012-06-16 Common Stock 100 2 I See Footnotes This price represents the approximate weighted average price per share of common stock of AutoZone, Inc. (the "Issuer"), par value $0.01 per share (each, a "Share"), of sales that were executed at prices ranging from $382.00 to $382.63 per Share. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of Shares sold at each price. This statement is filed by and on behalf of William C. Crowley. Mr. Crowley is the President and Chief Operating Officer of, and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by, ESL Investments, Inc. ("Investments"). Investments, together with its affiliates, beneficially owns securities of the Issuer. The reporting person states that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be deemed an admission that such person is, for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise, the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this statement. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities covered by this statement, except to the extent of the pecuniary interest of such person in such securities. The reporting person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the Issuer or securities of the Issuer for purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Exchange Act. The reporting person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Exchange Act or any other purpose, a member of a group with respect to the Issuer or securities of the Issuer. Represents securities directly beneficially owned by Tynan, LLC ("Tynan"). Mr. Crowley is the manager and a member of, and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by, Tynan. This price represents the approximate weighted average price per Share, of sales that were executed at prices ranging from $382.45 to $383.04 per Share. The reporting person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of Shares sold at each price. Represents Shares directly beneficially owned by a grantor retained annuity trust. Mr. Crowley is the trustee of, and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by, the grantor retained annuity trust. Represents Shares directly beneficially owned by Mr. Crowley. /s/ William C. Crowley 2012-03-09