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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LITHIA MOTORS INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001023128
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500]
    		IRS NUMBER:				930572810
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OR
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    	BUSINESS ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		150 NORTH BARTLETT STREET
    		CITY:			MEDFORD
    		STATE:			OR
    		ZIP:			97501
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		541-776-6401

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    		STREET 1:		150 NORTH BARTLETT STREET
    		CITY:			MEDFORD
    		STATE:			OR
    		ZIP:			97501
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