UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): FEBRUARY 27, 2006 CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number 000-20202 MICHIGAN 38-1999511 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 25505 W. TWELVE MILE ROAD, SUITE 3000 48034-8339 SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 248-353-2700 ----------------- 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: [ ] Written Communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On February 27, 2006, Credit Acceptance Corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2005. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated February 27, 2006 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. CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Kenneth S. Booth ------------------------------ Kenneth S. Booth Chief Financial Officer March 2, 2006 Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description ------------ -------------------------------------------------------------- Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated February 27, 2006.