form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
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)      January 25, 2012

WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina
0-19599
57-0425114
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

108 Frederick Street, Greenville, South Carolina
29607
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(864) 298-9800

n/a
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition; and

Item 7.01  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 25, 2012, World Acceptance Corporation ("WRLD") issued a press release announcing financial information for its third fiscal quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2011.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is furnished to, but not filed with, the Commission.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits.

 
Exhibit Number
Description of Exhibit
 
99.1
Press release issued January 25, 2012

 
 
 
 
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.

   
WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
     
Date:  January 25, 2012
    
 
By:
/s/ Kelly M. Malson
   
Kelly M. Malson
   
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Description

Press Release dated January 25, 2012