SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2000
Lithia Motors, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Oregon 0-21789 93-0572810
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.
of incorporation)
360 E. Jackson St., Medford, Oregon 97501
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Address of Principal Executive Office Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number including area code: 541-776-6868
Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not applicable
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Item 5. Other Events.
Lithia announced today that the Board of Directors has authorized the
repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of Class A Common of the Company. Shares
may be acquired either through open market purchases, negotiated transactions
or other means based upon market conditions.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
None
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None
(c) Exhibits
None
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LITHIA MOTORS, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: June 9, 2000 By: /s/ Jeffrey B. DeBoer
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Jeffrey B. DeBoer
Chief Financial Officer
