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): March 4, 1999
Lithia Motors, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Oregon 0-21789 93-0572810
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.
of incorporation)
360 E. Jackson St., Medford, Oregon 97501
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Address of Principal Executive Office Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number including area code 541-776-6899
Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Not applicable
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Item 5. Other Events.
Lithia announced that it has entered into an agreement with the
Moreland Auto Group to acquire six automobile dealerships in Colorado and one
in Nevada. See the attached News Release for details.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
None
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None
(c) Exhibits
99 Lithia Motors, Inc. Press Release
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.
LITHIA MOTORS, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: March 4, 1999 By: /s/ Brian R. Neill
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Brian R. Neill
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
99 Press Release dated March 4, 1999