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Credit Acceptance company history timeline

1972

In 1972, Credit Acceptance Corporation was founded by Donald Foss, one of the largest used car dealers in the world at that time.

1988

In 1988 Credit Acceptance began to expand the company's dealer base.

1992

In order to fuel further growth, Foss took Credit Acceptance public in June 1992, selling 2.3 million shares and raising $27 million.

Credit Acceptance quickly expanded across the continental United States, gaining licenses in 46 states by 1992.

1993

Revenues rose from $16 million to $25.7 million, while net income passed $12 million in 1993.

1994

In 1994 the company also added a new program to increase its attractiveness to dealers.

1995

The company's profits have also been strong: net income for 1995 was more than $29.5 million.

By 1995, the company had nearly 70 sales representatives and sales agents.

1996

Credit Acceptance's network of participating dealers has been growing quickly as well, nearly doubling in 1996 to almost 5,000 dealers.

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Founded
1972
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Headquarters
Southfield, MI
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Founders
Donald A. Foss,Kenneth S. Booth,Scott J. Vassalluzzo
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