13D Filing: Bill Gates’ Ownership of Autonation, Inc. (AN) Rises Again

CUSIP No.  05329W102

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)

 o

(b)

 x

3.

SEC Use Only

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or (e)  o

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
State of Washington

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
18,431,162 (1)

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
18,431,162 (1)

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
18,431,162 (1)

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
17.2%(2)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO