0001102624-12-000698.txt : 20120827 0001102624-12-000698.hdr.sgml : 20120827 20120827150134 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001102624-12-000698 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120827 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20120827 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120827 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LITHIA MOTORS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001023128 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500] IRS NUMBER: 930572810 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OR FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14733 FILM NUMBER: 121056945 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 360 E JACKSON ST CITY: MEDFORD STATE: OR ZIP: 97501 BUSINESS PHONE: 541-776-6401 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 360 E JACKSON ST CITY: MEDFORD STATE: OR ZIP: 97501 8-K 1 lithiamotors8k.htm LITHIA MOTORS, INC. 8-K


UNITED STATES
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: August 27, 2012
(Date of earliest event reported)

Lithia Motors, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

OR
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 		001-14733
(Commission File Number) 		93-0572810
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

360 E. Jackson Street, Medford, OR
(Address of principal executive offices) 		  97501
(Zip Code)

541-776-6401
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)



 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 27, 2012, Lithia Motors, Inc., an Oregon corporation, announced the acquisition of a Chevrolet store in Killeen, Texas. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this Item 7.01 by reference.

As provided in General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial statements:
            None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
            None
(c) Shell company transactions:
            None
(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated August 27, 2012

SIGNATURE

      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.


Dated: August 27, 2012
 LITHIA MOTORS, INC.

By:  /s/ Christopher S. Holzshu                    
     Christopher S. Holzshu
     Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated August 27, 2012
EX-99 2 lithiamotorsinc.htm LITHIA MOTORS, INC. PRESS RELEASE

Lithia Motors Announces Acquisition of Chevrolet Store

MEDFORD, OR -- (Marketwire - August 27, 2012) - Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) announced today it acquired Connell Chevrolet in Killeen, Texas. The store will be named All American Chevrolet of Killeen, and adds $60 million in estimated annual revenues.

Bryan DeBoer, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are excited to expand our operations in the state of Texas. The Connells are an important part of the Killeen community and we look forward to continuing the proud heritage they have built. We would like to extend a warm welcome to the 55 employees who are joining our team."

About Lithia
Lithia Motors, Inc. is the ninth largest automotive retailer in the United States. Lithia sells 28 brands of new and all brands of used vehicles at 86 stores, which are located in 11 states. Lithia also arranges finance, warranty, and credit insurance contracts; and provides vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair services at all of its locations.

Sites
www.lithia.com
www.lithiacareers.com
www.assuredservice.com

Lithia Motors on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/LithiaMotors

Lithia Motors on Twitter
http://twitter.com/lithiamotors 

Contact:
John North
VP Finance and Controller
(541) 618-5748