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): JANUARY 13, 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 48034-83889
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 January 13, 2004, Credit Acceptance Corporation (the "Company")
issued a press release announcing the final results of its modified dutch
auction tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2004. The press
release, dated January 13, 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 January 13, 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
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
January 14, 2004
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated January 13, 2004.