13D Filing: Cascade Investment, L.L.C. and Autonation Inc. (AN)

CUSIP No.  05329W102

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Melinda French Gates

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
United States of America

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
-0-

8.

Shared Voting Power
1,898,717 (1)

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
-0-

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
1,898,717 (1)

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,898,717 (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)
2.1%(2)

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN