Lithia Motors, Inc.

	NYSE: LAD	Change symbol:

NEWS FROM THE WIRES FTSE 100 dips on rate cut hangover, Glaxo retreats Aug 03 2001 05:40 AM PDT Lithia Motors sees EPS growth in 2002 Aug 03 2001 05:35 AM PDT Lithia second-quarter earnings fall over 17 pct Jul 25 2001 05:39 AM PDT > More WIRE STORIES about this company  PROFILE Lithia Motors is driving the acquisition autobahn. Founded in 1946 by Walt DeBoer, Lithia Motors operates about 110 franchises in Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington and sells almost 70,000 new and used cars annually. The firm sells about 30 makes of domestic and imported new vehicles through about 60 stores and the Internet. Lithia Motors offers vehicle financing, insurance, replacement parts, and service. Unlike most consolidators, Lithia's prefers to pay cash (rather than stock) for dealerships in smaller markets. Investment group Lithia Holding, managed by CEO Sidney DeBoer (Walter's son), owns around 33% of Lithia Motors and more than 80% of its voting shares.  COMPETITION AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Prospect Motors, Inc. (dossier) United Auto Group, Inc. (UAG)		STOCK ANALYSIS  View by:  Day   Day   Month   Month   Year   Year  FURTHER ANALYSIS • Advanced Charting • Deals  FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Fiscal Year-End: December 2000 Sales (mil.): 1,658.60 1-Yr. Sales Growth: 33.5% Employees: 3,400 Revenue per employee: $487,823.53  KEY PEOPLE • Sidney B. DeBoer     CEO • Jeffrey B. DeBoer     CFO  CONTACT INFO 360 E. Jackson St. Medford, OR 97501 US Phone: 541-776-6899 Fax: 541-858-3279 Online: Web Site

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