AutoNation Inc. said Wednesday it expects the tax bill that was signed into law in December to boost fourth-quarter net income by about $41 million or 45 cents a share. For the full year, the company expects to see a benefit of about $75 million to $100 million, or 80 cents to $1.10 a share, for the full year. The company will use tax savings too enhance employee benefits and invest in its future. It is planning to launch a cancer program to help workers and family members who were recently diagnosed with cancer and invest in training programs. Shares were not yet active premarket but have gained 13% in the last 12 months, while the S&P 500 has gained 22%.
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