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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 1, 2019
(Date of earliest event reported)
Lithia Motors, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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OR (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 001-14733 (Commission File Number) | 93-0572810 (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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150 N. Bartlett St, Medford, OR (Address of principal executive offices) | | 97501 (Zip Code) |
541-776-6401 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
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Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On March 1, 2019, Lithia Motors, Inc. issued a press release announcing the promotion of Tina Miller, 38, to Chief Accounting Officer effective March 1, 2019.
Ms. Miller has served as Corporate Controller since 2015 and held various accounting and audit leadership roles over the past 14 years. Prior to joining Lithia, she worked for Ernst & Young in their assurance practice.
As Chief Accounting Officer, Ms. Miller will oversee accounting, financial reporting, tax and risk management. In addition to her Chief Accounting Officer role, she will also serve as interim Principal Financial Officer. At the time of this filing, the Company has not materially changed any compensatory agreements with Ms. Miller.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
SIGNATURE
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.
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Dated: | March 1, 2019 | | LITHIA MOTORS, INC. |
| | By: | /s/ Christopher S. Holzshu |
| | | Christopher S. Holzshu |
| | | Executive Vice President |
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Exhibit Index |
Exhibit No. | Description |
| Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated March 1, 2019 |