Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Files An 8-K Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Items.

On July 17, 2017, Lithia Motors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release to announce that it has priced its previously announced private offering (the “Private Offering”) of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2025 (the “Notes”). The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Private Offering for general corporate purposes, which may include funding acquisitions, capital expenditures and debt repayment. Pending final application, all or a portion of the net proceeds of the Private Offering will be applied to reduce indebtedness, including under the Company’s used vehicle floor plan and revolving credit facilities.

The Notes and the related guarantees will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction, and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from or in a transaction not subject to, registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated July 17, 2017

LITHIA MOTORS INC Exhibit
EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1       LITHIA ANNOUNCES PRICING OF SENIOR NOTES OFFERING                                                                                                                Medford,…
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About Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)

Lithia Motors, Inc. is an operator of automotive franchises and a retailer of new and used vehicles and services. The Company operates in three segments: Domestic, Import and Luxury. Its Domestic segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles of Chrysler, General Motors and Ford. Its Import segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured primarily by Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan and Volkswagen. Its Luxury segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. Its franchises in each segment sell used vehicles, parts and automotive services, and automotive finance and insurance products. Its operations involve the use, handling, storage and contracting for recycling and disposal of materials, such as motor oil and filters, transmission fluids, antifreeze, refrigerants, paints, thinners, batteries, cleaning products, lubricants, degreasing agents, tires and fuel.