-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, THwq1CQVkfeScdYuDsPps1upI5NLsY77o6Fe5eboxuqDVgQURwiJ6OjfrNhRCWwL qUjqAnqS9yB4hv88yQOj6g== 0001181431-04-042369.txt : 20040831 0001181431-04-042369.hdr.sgml : 20040831 20040831160224 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001181431-04-042369 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040831 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20040831 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20040831 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICREDIT CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000804269 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FINANCE SERVICES [6199] IRS NUMBER: 752291093 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10667 FILM NUMBER: 041008581 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 801 CHERRY STREET STREET 2: SUITE 3900 CITY: FORT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76102 BUSINESS PHONE: 8173027000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 801 CHERRY ST STREET 2: SUITE 3900 CITY: FORT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76102 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: URCARCO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 rrd51871.htm CURRENT REPORT, ITEM 5.02(B) Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 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 (Date Of Earliest Event Reported):  08/31/2004
 
AMERICREDIT CORP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Commission File Number:  001-10667
 
TX
  
752291093
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
  
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
  
Identification No.)
 
801 Cherry Street Suite 3900
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
 
(817)302-7165
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Items to be Included in this Report

 
Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
 
On August 26, 2004, Mr. Gerald J. Ford resigned as Director of AmeriCredit Corp. Mr. Edward H. Esstman retired from the Board of Directors of AmeriCredit Corp. effective August 31, 2004. Additionally, Mr. Michael R. Barrington announced his intention not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors on August 31, 2004. Mr. Barrington's current term as Director will end on November 3, 2004.

    The Company made a public announcement concerning these changes on August 31, 2004. A copy of that announcement is filed herewith:

Exhibit No.                Description

99.1                    Press Release

 

 

Signature(s)
 
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
 
 
Date: August 31, 2004.
     
By:
 
/s/    PRESTON A. MILLER
               
        PRESTON A. MILLER
               
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
 

 

Exhibit Index
 
EX-99.1 2 rrd51871_834.htm PRESS RELEASE UNITED STATES

AMERICREDIT ANNOUNCES

BOARD MEMBER DEPARTURES

 

FORT WORTH, TEXAS August 31, 2004 -- AMERICREDIT CORP. (NYSE: ACF)

announced today that Mr. Gerald J. Ford has resigned as a director of AmeriCredit Corp. Mr. Ford advised AmeriCredit that it was probable he would pursue investment opportunities in other consumer finance companies and that, in light of such activity, it was appropriate that he resign.

The Company also announced that Mr. Edward H. Esstman is retiring from the board of directors effective immediately. Also, Mr. Michael R. Barrington announced that he will not seek renomination for director this fall. With these changes, AmeriCredit's board will be comprised of six outside directors and two management directors.

"On behalf of AmeriCredit and the board of directors, we want thank these three gentlemen for the contributions they made during their tenures and wish them continued success in their future endeavors," said AmeriCredit Chairman and CEO Clifton Morris.

About AmeriCredit

AmeriCredit Corp. is a leading independent auto finance company. Using its branch network and strategic alliances with auto groups and banks, the Company purchases retail installment contracts entered into by auto dealers with consumers who are typically unable to obtain financing from traditional sources. AmeriCredit has approximately one million customers and nearly $12 billion in managed auto receivables. The Company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit www.americredit.com.

CONTACT:
Investor Relations
Kim Pulliam, 817-302-7009
or
Jason Landkamer, 817-302-7811
or
Media Relations
John Hoffmann, 817-302-7627

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Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.1
  
Press Release