8-K 1 k85761e8vk.txt CURRENT REPORT, DATED MAY 19, 2004 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): MAY 19, 2004 CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Commission File Number 000-20202 MICHIGAN 38-1999511 (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 25505 W. TWELVE MILE ROAD, SUITE 3000 48034-8339 SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN (Zip Code) (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 353-2700 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On May 19, 2004, Credit Acceptance Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the appointments of Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer. The press release, dated May 19, 2004, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated May 19, 2004 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. CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Douglas W. Busk -------------------- Douglas W. Busk Treasurer May 21, 2004 INDEX OF EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press Release dated May 19, 2004.