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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): January 5, 2001
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AMERICREDIT CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 1-10667 75-2291093
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
801 Cherry Street, Suite 3900, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (817) 302-7000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
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The Registrant files herewith the exhibit listed in Item 7(c) below.
Item 7(c). Exhibits
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The following exhibit is furnished in accordance with Item 601 of
Regulation S-K:
99 Stock Selling Plan by Clifton H. Morris, Jr.
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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.
AMERICREDIT CORP.
(Registrant)
Date: January 5, 2001 By: /s/ DANIEL E. BERCE
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Daniel E. Berce
Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief
Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Sequentially
No. Exhibit Number Page
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99 Stock Selling Plan by Clifton H. Morris, Jr.
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