0001102624-13-000470.txt : 20130424 0001102624-13-000470.hdr.sgml : 20130424 20130424073037 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001102624-13-000470 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130424 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130424 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130424 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: 13777736 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 NORTH BARTLETT STREET CITY: MEDFORD STATE: OR ZIP: 97501 BUSINESS PHONE: 541-776-6401 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 NORTH BARTLETT STREET 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: April 24, 2013
(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)

150 N. Bartlett St, 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)
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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 8.01. Other Events

On April 24, 2013, Lithia Motors, Inc. announced a $0.13 per share cash dividend, to be paid on May 24, 2012 to shareholders of record as of May 10, 2012.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated April 24, 2013

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: April 24, 2013
 LITHIA MOTORS, INC.

By:  /s/ Christopher S. Holzshu                    
     Christopher S. Holzshu
     SVP and CFO

Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated April 24, 2013
EX-99 2 lithiamotorsinc.htm LITHIA MOTORS, INC. PRESS RELEASE

Lithia Motors Increases First Quarter 2013 Dividend to $0.13 per Share

MEDFORD, OR -- (Marketwire - April 24, 2013) - Lithia (NYSE: LAD) announced that the Board of Directors has authorized a dividend for the first quarter 2013 and increased the amount to $0.13 per share. Lithia will pay the dividend May 24, 2013 to shareholders of record on May 10, 2013.

About Lithia
Lithia Motors, Inc. is the ninth largest automotive retailer in the United States. Lithia sells 27 brands of new and all brands of used vehicles at 88 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 

For additional information on Lithia Motors, contact
John North
VP Finance and Controller
(541) 618-5748