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):  March 24, 2004

 

ADESA, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

1-32198

 

35-1842546

(State of Incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

13085 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard

Carmel, Indiana 46032

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(800) 923-3725

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 



 

Item 8.01               Other Events

 

Effective on March 24, 2005, the Board of Directors of ADESA, Inc. appointed Brian Warner to the position of Vice President.  In addition to his primary responsibilities as President of ADESA Canada Corporation, Mr. Warner will be involved in strategic development and e-Business initiatives for ADESA, Inc.

 

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Dated:

March 30, 2005

ADESA, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Cameron C. Hitchcock

 

 

 

Cameron C. Hitchcock

 

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief

 

 

 

Financial Officer

 

 

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