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

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition; and

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 10, 2018, World Acceptance Corporation ("WRLD") issued a press release announcing financial information for its fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2018.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is furnished to, but not filed with, the Commission.

On May 10, 2018, World Acceptance Corporation senior management held a conference call to discuss the results of its fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2018.  Prepared remarks for the conference call by the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of WRLD is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K and is furnished to, but not filed with, the Commission.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 4, 2018, James R. Gilreath resigned from WRLD’S Board of Directors (the “Board”), including from his position as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective the same day.  The resignation follows Mr. Gilreath’s April 30, 2018 conversation with the Chairman of the Board regarding the sense of the remaining directors that Mr. Gilreath should not be nominated for re-election to the Board at WRLD’s 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  Mr. Gilreath’s resignation was not due to any disagreement relating to WRLD’s operations, policies, or practices.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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.

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