AUTOCANADA ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST DETAILS FOR Q1 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND 2025 ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX: ACQ), a leading North American multi-location automobile dealership group, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 will be released on May 14, 2025, following market closure. The company will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time (6:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss these results. The event will feature prepared remarks from AutoCanada's management, followed by a question-and-answer session for analysts. Participants are encouraged to dial in 10 minutes before the call using the number 1.888.510.2154.

For those unable to attend the live event, a replay will be available until May 21, 2025, at 1.888.660.6345, with the passcode 16487. Additionally, the conference call will be accessible via a live webcast at [AutoCanada’s investor page](https://investors.autocan.ca/2025-q1-conference-call/), and an audio replay will be available for 90 days afterward.

Moreover, AutoCanada has scheduled its 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders as a virtual-only event on May 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time (1:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Online access to the meeting will commence at 10:45 a.m. Mountain Time (12:45 p.m. Eastern Time), and shareholders are advised that in-person attendance will not be permitted. The meeting can be accessed via the link [here](https://meetnow.global/MSMH6PZ).

AutoCanada operates 64 franchised dealerships in Canada across 25 brands and has a U.S. segment known as Leader Automotive Group, with 17 dealerships. In 2024, the Canadian segment sold approximately 85,000 vehicles, while the U.S. segment sold about 12,900. For more information, visit AutoCanada's website or SEDAR+.

As AutoCanada prepares to announce its Q1 2025 financial results and hold its annual shareholder meeting, investors should consider a few key factors influencing the company’s outlook. Scheduled for May 14, 2025, the conference call will offer insights into the company’s performance and strategic direction. Given the current sense of volatility in the automotive sector, key metrics to watch will include sales growth, operating margins, and overall profitability.

AutoCanada operates a diverse footprint in both Canadian and U.S. markets, with 64 dealerships in Canada and 17 in the U.S. market through its Leader Automotive Group segment. This geographical diversification can help mitigate the risks posed by localized economic downturns. However, the automotive sector faces challenges, including rising interest rates and evolving consumer preferences toward electric vehicles (EVs). Analysts should scrutinize how AutoCanada is adapting its inventory and sales strategies in response to these trends during the conference call.

Listening to management's prepared remarks and subsequent Q&A session will provide deeper insights. Analysts and investors are encouraged to focus on management’s comments on sales performance metrics, particularly the mix between new and used vehicles, as well as the effectiveness of any promotional strategies.

Furthermore, AutoCanada's stakeholders should pay attention to announcements regarding future initiatives at the Annual and Special Meeting on May 15, 2025. The company's commitment toward digital transformation and customer engagement will be crucial, especially given the shift toward online car sales accelerated by the pandemic.

In summary, investors should remain cautious but optimistic, carefully evaluating AutoCanada's upcoming financial results against broader industry trends and challenges. This period presents an opportune moment to reconsider investment positions based on the insights gleaned from management's discussions over the conference call and shareholder meeting.