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): AUGUST 11, 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 Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)
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 August 11, 2004, Credit Acceptance Corporation (the "Company")
issued a press release announcing the renewal and increase in the amount of its
revolving warehouse facility and the commencement of a modified dutch auction
tender offer to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of its outstanding common stock.
The press release, dated August 11, 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 August 11, 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
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Douglas W. Busk
Treasurer
August 12, 2004
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated August 11, 2004.