Credit Acceptance Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings


SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 29, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Credit Acceptance Corporation (Nasdaq:CACC) (referred to as the "Company", "we", "our", or "us") announced consolidated net income of $17.6 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to consolidated net income of $15.4 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the same period in 2007.

Net income for the quarter was positively impacted by a change in the methodology used for forecasting collection rates. Implementation of this change increased GAAP net income by $2.1 million as higher forecasted collection rates reduced the amount of loan impairment.

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $16.8 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared to $16.1 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the same period in 2007.

Adjusted net income was not impacted by the change in forecasting methodology as forecast changes are recognized as yield adjustments and impact adjusted earnings over time.

Refer to our Form 10-Q, filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which will appear on our website at creditacceptance.com, for a complete discussion of the results of operations and financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2008.



 Operating Results
 -----------------

Results for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 include the following:



                                              % Change    
                                         ------------------
                                          Three Months Ended
                                            March 31, 2008
                                          ------------------
 Consumer loan unit volume                       16.0%
 Consumer loan dollar volume                     28.5%
 Number of active dealer-partners                20.4%
 Average loans receivable balance, net           31.0%


 Originations
 ------------

The following table summarizes the changes in active dealer-partners and corresponding consumer loan unit volume:



                                           Three Months Ended March 31,
                                            ------------------------
                                             2008     2007   % change
                                            ------   ------   ------
                                                         
 Consumer loan unit volume                  40,217   34,669     16.0%
 Active dealer-partners (1)                  2,292    1,903     20.4%
                                            ------   ------   
 Average volume per dealer-partner            17.5     18.2     -3.8%
                                                             
 Consumer loan unit volume from dealer-
  partners active both periods              28,374   28,406     -0.1%
 Dealer-partners active both periods         1,281    1,281      0.0%
                                            ------   ------   
 Average volume from dealer-partners 
  active both periods                         22.1     22.2     -0.1%
                                                             
 Consumer loan unit volume from new 
  dealer-partners                            3,011    2,386     26.2%
 New active dealer-partners (2)                347      322      7.8%
                                            ------   ------  
 Average volume per new active 
  dealer-partners                              8.7      7.4     17.6%
                                                             
 Attrition (3)                               -18.1%   -17.6%     

 (1) Active dealer-partners are dealer-partners who have received
     funding for at least one dealer loan or purchased loan during the
     period.
 
 (2) New active dealer-partners are dealer-partners who enrolled in
     our program and have received funding for their first dealer loan
     or purchased loan from us during the periods presented.
 
 (3) Attrition is measured according to the following formula:
     decrease in consumer loan unit volume from dealer-partners who
     have received funding for at least one dealer loan or purchased
     loan during the comparable period of the prior year but did not
     receive funding for any dealer loans or purchased loans during
     the current period divided by prior year comparable period
     consumer loan unit volume.

The increase in loan unit volume in the three months ended March 31, 2008 was the result of an increase in the number of active dealer-partners, partially offset by lower volume per active dealer-partner. Lower volume per dealer-partner is primarily the result of pricing changes made during 2007 and the first quarter of 2008 partially offset by an improving competitive environment. To a lesser extent, the decline in average volume per dealer-partner reflects the impact of new dealer-partners, who produce lower volume on average than more seasoned dealer-partners.

The following table summarizes consumer loan dollar growth in each of the last five quarters compared with the same period in the previous year:



                  Year over Year
       Growth in Consumer Loan Dollar Volume
   ----------------------------------------------
   Three Months Ended                % Change
   ------------------          ------------------
   March 31, 2007                     41.1%
   June 30, 2007                      43.9%
   September 30, 2007                  2.2%
   December 31, 2007                  23.3%
   March 31, 2008                     28.5%

The increase in loan dollar volume during the three months ended March 31, 2008 was primarily due to the 16.0% increase in loan unit volume discussed above. In addition, loan dollar volume was positively impacted by an increase in the percentage of purchased loans accepted by us. On average, the amount paid to acquire a purchased loan is larger than the amount advanced on a dealer loan.

The following table summarizes key information regarding purchased loans:



                                              For the Three Months 
                                                 Ended March 31,
                                              --------------------
                                                2008        2007
                                              --------    --------
 New purchased loan unit volume as a 
  percentage of total unit volume                 29.7%        5.0%
 Net purchased loan receivable balance as a 
  percentage of the total net receivable 
  balance as of the end of the period             23.1%        5.1%


 Consumer Loan Performance
 -------------------------

Since the cash flows available to repay dealer loans or purchased loans are generated, in most cases, from the underlying consumer loans, the performance of the consumer loans is critical to our financial results. The following table presents forecasted consumer loan collection rates, advance rates (includes amounts paid to acquire purchased loans), the spread (the forecasted collection rate less the advance rate), and the percentage of the forecasted collections that had been realized as of March 31, 2008. Payments of dealer holdback and accelerated payments of dealer holdback are not included in the advance percentage paid to the dealer-partner. All amounts are presented as a percentage of the initial balance of the consumer loan (principal + interest). The table includes both dealer loans and purchased loans.



                                 As of March 31, 2008
              ------------------------------------------------------
    Loan                                                    % of
 Origination   Forecasted                                 Forecast
    Year      Collection %   Advance %      Spread %      Realized
 -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
    1999         72.1%         48.7%         23.4%         99.5%
    2000         72.4%         47.9%         24.5%         99.1%
    2001         67.3%         46.0%         21.3%         98.7%
    2002         70.4%         42.2%         28.2%         98.4%
    2003         74.0%         43.4%         30.6%         98.2%
    2004         73.5%         44.0%         29.5%         95.2%
    2005         74.1%         46.9%         27.2%         89.1%
    2006         70.6%         46.6%         24.0%         67.2%
    2007         70.6%         46.5%         24.1%         30.1%
    2008         69.7%         44.2%         25.5%          3.7%

During the first quarter of 2008, we implemented a new methodology for forecasting future collections on loans. The new methodology increased the dollar amount of overall forecasted collections by 0.3%. While the new methodology produces overall collection rates that are very similar to those produced by the prior methodology, the new methodology utilizes a more sophisticated approach which allowed us to expand the number of variables on which the forecast is based. As a result, we believe the new forecast improves the precision of our estimates in two respects: (1) the new forecast is believed to be more accurate when applied to a smaller group of loans which allows us to forecast more accurately at the dealer pool level and more precisely measure the performance of specific segments of our portfolio and (2) the new forecast is believed to be more sensitive to changes in loan performance and will allow us to react more quickly to changes in our loan performance. The following table summarizes the differences by loan origination year between the old and the new forecast methods as of December 31, 2007:



                   Forecasted Collection % as of December 31, 2007
                   ------------------------------------------------
    Loan       
 Origination          New                Old               
    Year           Methodology       Methodology         Variance
 ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
     1999             72.0%             72.3%             -0.3%
     2000             72.4%             72.8%             -0.4%
     2001             67.3%             67.8%             -0.5%
     2002             70.6%             71.0%             -0.4%
     2003             74.1%             74.6%             -0.5%
     2004             73.5%             73.7%             -0.2%
     2005             73.8%             74.3%             -0.5%
     2006             70.9%             69.9%              1.0%
     2007             71.1%             70.2%              0.9%

The following table presents forecasted consumer loan collection rates, advance rates (includes amounts paid to acquire purchased loans), the spread (the forecasted collection rate less the advance rate), and the percentage of the forecasted collections that had been realized as of March 31, 2008 for purchased loans and dealer loans separately:



                 Loan                         
             Origination    Forecasted
                 Year       Collection %     Advance %       Spread %
             ------------   ------------   ------------   ------------
 Purchased 
  loans         2007           71.8%          49.4%          22.4%
                2008           70.2%          46.9%          23.3%
                              
 Dealer                        
  loans         2007           70.3%          45.8%          24.5%
                2008           69.4%          42.8%          26.6%

Although the advance rate on purchased loans is higher as compared to the advance rate on dealer loans, purchased loans do not require the Company to pay dealer-holdback. As a result, purchased loans are expected to produce similar returns on capital as compared to dealer loans of comparable size. Because purchased loans are larger on average than dealer loans, the average return on capital is lower but the per unit economic profit is higher.

The following table compares our forecast of consumer loan collection rates as of March 31, 2008, with the forecast as of December 31, 2007 (restated using our new loan forecasting methodology). The table includes both dealer loans and purchased loans:



                     March 31,       December 31, 
    Loan               2008              2007
 Origination        Forecasted        Forecasted         
    Year           Collection %      Collection %        Variance
 ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
     1999             72.1%             72.0%              0.1%
     2000             72.4%             72.4%              0.0%
     2001             67.3%             67.3%              0.0%
     2002             70.4%             70.6%             -0.2%
     2003             74.0%             74.1%             -0.1%
     2004             73.5%             73.5%              0.0%
     2005             74.1%             73.8%              0.3%
     2006             70.6%             70.9%             -0.3%
     2007             70.6%             71.1%             -0.5%

 Adjusted Financial Results
 --------------------------

Adjusted financial results are provided to help shareholders understand our financial performance. The financial data below is non-GAAP, unless labeled otherwise. We use adjusted financial information internally to measure financial performance and to determine incentive compensation. The table below shows our results following adjustments to reflect non-GAAP accounting methods. These adjustments are explained in the table footnotes and the subsequent "Floating Yield Adjustment" and "License Fee Yield Adjustment" sections. Measures such as adjusted average capital, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, adjusted net income plus interest expense after-tax, adjusted return on capital, adjusted revenue, adjusted operating expenses, and economic profit are all non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 include the following:



                                    For the Three Months Ended
                                            March 31,
                            ------------------------------------------
 (Dollars in thousands, 
  except per share data)        2008           2007         % Change
                            ------------   ------------   ------------
 Adjusted average capital   $   865,246    $   629,595           37.4%
 Adjusted net income        $    16,769    $    16,085            4.3%
 Adjusted interest 
  expense after-tax         $     6,313    $     5,221           20.9%
 Adjusted net income 
  plus interest expense 
  after-tax                 $    23,082    $    21,306            8.3%
 Adjusted return on 
  capital                          10.7%          13.5%         -21.2%
 Cost of capital                    6.6%           7.1%          -7.9%
 Economic profit            $     8,881    $    10,086          -11.9%
 GAAP diluted weighted 
  average shares 
  outstanding                30,891,227     31,283,695           -1.3%
 Adjusted net income 
  per diluted share         $      0.54    $      0.51            5.9%

Economic profit decreased 11.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Economic profit is a function of the return on capital in excess of the cost of capital and the amount of capital invested in the business.

For the three months ended March 31, 2008, adjusted average capital grew by 37.4% while the adjusted return on capital declined from 13.5% to 10.7%.

As we discussed last quarter, the decline in the adjusted return on capital reflects pricing changes made during 2006 and early 2007 made in response to a difficult competitive environment. During the latter part of 2007 and during 2008, we began to reduce advance rates which positively impacted the return on capital of new originations. As a result, we expect the trend of declining returns on capital to reverse throughout the remainder of 2008 as the new higher return on capital loans replace older lower return loans. This expectation assumes that we are able to continue to grow loan originations and produce collection results consistent with expectations.

The following table shows adjusted revenue and adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of adjusted average capital and the percentage change in adjusted average capital for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to the same period in the prior year:



                                                 For the Three Months 
                                                    Ended March 31,
                                                ----------------------
                                                   2008         2007  
                                                ---------    ---------
 Adjusted revenue as a percentage of adjusted
  average capital                                    30.6%     35.6%
                                                                      
 Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage 
  of adjusted average capital                        13.6%     14.1%
                                                                      
 Percentage change in adjusted average capital       37.4%     20.8%

The following tables show how non-GAAP measures reconcile to GAAP measures. All after-tax adjustments are calculated using a 37% tax rate as we estimate that to be our long term average effective tax rate. Amounts do not recalculate due to rounding.



                             For the Three Months Ended March 31,    
                         --------------------------------------------
 (Dollars in thousands, 
  except per share data)     2008            2007          % Change
                         ------------    ------------    ------------

 Adjusted net income
 -------------------
 GAAP net income         $     17,620    $     15,360                
 Floating yield 
  adjustment (after-tax)       (1,765)             82                
 License fee yield 
  adjustment (after-tax)          544           1,564                
 (Gain) loss from 
  discontinued United 
  Kingdom segment and 
  other related items    
  (after-tax)                     (39)             27                
 Interest expense 
  related to interest 
  rate swap agreement 
  (1)                             532              --                
 Adjustment to record 
  taxes at 37% (2)               (123)           (948)               
                         ------------    ------------
   Adjusted net income 
    (2)                  $     16,769    $     16,085             4.3%
                         ============    ============        
                                                             
 Adjusted net income 
  per diluted share 
 -------------------     $       0.54    $       0.51             5.9%
 Diluted weighted 
  average shares 
  outstanding              30,891,227      31,283,695            -1.3%
                                                             
  Adjusted average 
   capital                     
  ---------------                                                         
 GAAP average debt       $    584,794    $    412,715                
 GAAP average 
  shareholders' equity        274,897         217,977                
 Floating yield 
  adjustment                    8,691           6,587                
 License fee yield 
  adjustment                   (3,136)         (7,684)               
                         ------------    ------------
   Adjusted average 
    capital              $    865,246    $    629,595            37.4%
                         ============    ============ 
                                                             
 Adjusted return on 
  capital 
 ------------------                    
 Adjusted net income     $     16,769    $     16,085                
 Adjusted interest 
  expense after-tax             6,313           5,221                
                         ------------    ------------
    Adjusted net income 
     plus interest 
     expense after-tax   $     23,082    $     21,306             8.3%
                         ============    ============ 
                                                             
    Adjusted return on 
     capital (3)                 10.7%           13.5%          -21.2%
                         ============    ============ 
                                                             
 Economic profit                                             
 ---------------                                                         
 Adjusted return on 
  capital                        10.7%           13.5%               
 Cost of capital (4)              6.6%            7.1%               
                         ------------    ------------
 Adjusted return on 
  capital in excess of 
  cost of capital                 4.1%            6.4%               
 Adjusted average 
  capital                $    865,246    $    629,595                
                         ------------    ------------
    Economic profit      $      8,881    $     10,086           -11.9%
                         ============    ============ 

 (1) The three month period ended March 31, 2008 includes $0.8 million
     in interest expense ($0.5 million after-tax) related to an
     interest rate swap on our secured financing that was completed in
     October 2007. The interest rate swap converts the floating
     portion of the secured financing debt to a fixed rate. As rates
     decreased during the quarter, the market value of the interest
     rate swap declined. However, this decline in market value does
     not impact the amount of interest we actually pay on the secured
     financing. Since we intend to hold the interest rate swap until
     maturity, the additional interest expense recorded in the quarter
     will reverse by the maturity date.
 (2) In prior quarters, we adjusted income taxes by equalizing the tax
     rate between the two periods presented. Beginning with this
     quarter, we changed our methodology to normalize the tax rate to
     37%, as we estimate that to be our long term average effective
     tax rate. As a result of this change, the adjustment to income
     taxes and adjusted net income for the three months ended March
     31, 2007 differ from what was reported in the prior year.
 (3) Adjusted return on capital is defined as annualized adjusted net
     income plus interest expense after-tax divided by adjusted
     average capital.
 (4) The cost of capital includes both a cost of equity and a cost of
     debt. The cost of equity capital is determined based on a formula
     that considers the risk of the business and the risk associated
     with our use of debt. The formula utilized for determining the
     cost of equity capital is as follows: (the average 30 year
     treasury rate + 5%) + ((1 - tax rate) x (the average 30 year
     treasury rate + 5% - pre-tax average cost of debt rate) x average
     debt/(average equity + average debt x tax rate)). For the three
     months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the average 30 year
     treasury rate was 4.4% and 4.8%, respectively. The adjusted
     pre-tax average cost of debt was 6.9% and 8.2%, respectively.

                                               For the Three Months 
                                                  Ended March 31,
                                              -----------------------
 (Dollars in thousands)                         2008          2007
                                              ---------     ---------
                                            
 Adjusted revenue
 ----------------
 GAAP total revenue                           $  70,778     $  57,351
 Floating yield adjustment                       (2,802)          130
 License fee yield adjustment                       863         2,483
 Provision for credit losses                     (2,649)       (3,873)
                                              ---------     ---------
                                              $  66,190     $  56,091
                                              =========     =========

 Adjusted average capital
 ------------------------
 GAAP average debt                            $ 584,794     $ 412,715
 GAAP average shareholders' equity              274,897       217,977
 Floating yield adjustment                        8,691         6,587
 License fee yield adjustment                    (3,136)       (7,684)
                                              ---------     ---------
                                              $ 865,246     $ 629,595
                                              =========     =========

 Adjusted revenue as a percentage of 
  adjusted average capital                         30.6%         35.6%
                                              =========     =========

 Adjusted operating expenses
 ---------------------------
 GAAP salaries and wages                      $  17,740     $  11,861
 GAAP general and administrative                  7,124         5,917
 GAAP sales and marketing                         4,642         4,472
                                              ---------     ---------
                                              $  29,506     $  22,250
                                              =========     =========

 Adjusted operating expenses as a 
  percentage of adjusted average capital           13.6%         14.1%
                                              =========     =========

 Percentage change in adjusted average 
  capital compared to the same period in 
  the prior year                                   37.4%         20.8%
                                              =========     =========


 Floating Yield Adjustment
 -------------------------

The purpose of this adjustment is to modify the calculation of our GAAP-based finance charge revenue so that favorable and unfavorable changes in expected cash flows from loans receivable are treated consistently. To make the adjustment understandable, we must first explain how GAAP requires us to account for finance charge revenue, our primary revenue source.

Finance charge revenue equals the cash inflows from our loan portfolio less cash outflows to acquire the loans. Our GAAP finance charge revenue is based on estimates of future cash flows and is recognized on a level-yield basis over the estimated life of the loan. With the level-yield approach, the amount of finance charge revenue recognized from a loan in a given period, divided by the loan asset, is a constant percentage. Under GAAP, favorable changes in expected cash flows are treated as increases to the yield and are recognized over time, while unfavorable changes are recorded as a current period expense. The non-GAAP methodology that we use (the "floating yield" method) is identical to the GAAP approach except that, under the "floating yield" method, all changes in expected cash flows (both positive and negative) are treated as yield adjustments and therefore impact earnings over time. The GAAP treatment always results in a lower carrying value of the loan receivable asset, but may result in either higher or lower earnings for any given period depending on the timing and amount of expected cash flow changes.

We believe floating yield earnings are a more accurate reflection of the performance of our business, since both favorable and unfavorable changes in estimated cash flows are treated consistently.



 License Fee Yield Adjustment
 ----------------------------

The purpose of this adjustment is to make revenue from license fees comparable across time periods. In 2001, we began charging dealer-partners a monthly licensing fee for access to our internet-based Credit Approval Processing System, also known as CAPS.

Effective January 1, 2007, we implemented a change in the way these fees are charged designed to positively impact dealer-partner attrition. We continue to charge a monthly license fee of $599, but instead of collecting the fee in the current period, we collect it from future dealer holdback payments.

As a result of this change, (as of January 1, 2007) we record license fees on a GAAP basis as a yield adjustment, recognizing these fees as finance charge revenue over the term of the dealer loan because collection is dependent on the future cash flows of the loan. Previously, we had recorded the fee as license fee revenue in the month the fee was charged. The current GAAP treatment is more consistent with the cash economics of the business.

To allow for proper comparisons between periods, we make an adjustment to our financial results as though license fees had always been recorded as a yield adjustment.



 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
 ----------------------------------------------------------

We claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for all of our forward-looking statements. Statements in this release that are not historical facts, such as those using terms like "may," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "assume," "forecast," "estimate," "intend," "plan" and those regarding our future results, plans and objectives, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements represent our outlook only as of the date of this release. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements since the statements are based on our current expectations, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the factors set forth in Item 1A of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, other risk factors discussed herein or listed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the following:



 * Our inability to accurately forecast and estimate the amount and
   timing of future collections could have a material adverse effect
   on results of operations.

 * Due to increased competition from traditional financing sources
   and non-traditional lenders, we may not be able to compete
   successfully.

 * We may be unable to continue to access funding sources and obtain
   capital on favorable terms needed to maintain and grow the
   business.

 * We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow to service
   our outstanding debt and fund operations.

 * Requirements under credit facilities to meet financial and
   portfolio performance covenants.

 * Interest rate fluctuations may adversely affect our borrowing
   costs, profitability and liquidity.

 * The substantial regulation to which we are subject could result
   in potential liability.

 * Adverse changes in economic conditions, or in the automobile or
   finance industries or the non-prime consumer market, could
   adversely affect our financial position, liquidity and results of
   operations and our ability to enter into future financing
   transactions.

 * Litigation we are involved in from time to time may adversely
   affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash
   flows.

 * We are dependent on our senior management and the loss of any of
   these individuals or an inability to hire additional personnel
   could adversely affect our ability to operate profitably.

 * Our inability to properly safeguard confidential consumer
   information.

 * Our operations could suffer from telecommunications or technology
   downtime or increased costs.

 * Natural disasters, acts of war, terrorist attacks and threats or
   the escalation of military activity in response to such attacks
   or otherwise may negatively affect our business, financial
   condition and results of operations.

Other factors not currently anticipated by management may also materially and adversely affect our results of operations. We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter our statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.



 Description of Credit Acceptance Corporation
 --------------------------------------------

Since 1972, Credit Acceptance has provided auto loans to consumers, regardless of their credit history. Our product is offered through a nationwide network of automobile dealers who benefit from sales of vehicles to consumers who otherwise could not obtain financing; from repeat and referral sales generated by these same customers; and from sales to customers responding to advertisements for our product, but who actually end up qualifying for traditional financing.

Without our product, consumers are often unable to purchase a vehicle or they purchase an unreliable one and are not provided the opportunity to improve their credit standing. As we report to the three national credit reporting agencies, a significant number of our consumers improve their lives by improving their credit score and move on to more traditional sources of financing. Credit Acceptance is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CACC. For more information, visit creditacceptance.com.



                     CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
                    CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

 (Dollars in thousands, 
  except per share data)                        Three Months Ended
                                                    March 31,
                                          ----------------------------
                                                   (Unaudited)
                                              2008            2007
                                          ------------    ------------
 Revenue:

   Finance charges                        $     63,675    $     51,413
   License fees                                     65              82
   Other income                                  7,038           5,856
                                          ------------    ------------
     Total revenue                              70,778          57,351
                                          ------------    ------------
 Costs and expenses:
   Salaries and wages                           17,740          11,861
   General and administrative                    7,124           5,917
   Sales and marketing                           4,642           4,472
   Provision for credit losses                   2,649           3,873
   Interest                                     10,864           8,288
   Other expense                                    34              25
                                          ------------    ------------
      Total costs and expenses                  43,053          34,436
                                          ------------    ------------
 Operating income                               27,725          22,915
   Foreign currency (loss) gain                    (13)              4
                                          ------------    ------------
 Income from continuing operations 
  before provision for income taxes             27,712          22,919
   Provision for income taxes                   10,131           7,532
                                          ------------    ------------
 Income from continuing operations              17,581          15,387
                                          ------------    ------------
 Discontinued operations

  Gain (loss) from discontinued United 
   Kingdom operations                               56             (38)
  Provision (benefit) for income taxes              17             (11)
                                          ------------    ------------
  Gain (loss) on discontinued 
   operations                                       39             (27)
                                          ------------    ------------
 Net income                               $     17,620    $     15,360
                                          ============    ============

 Net income per common share:
  Basic                                   $       0.59    $       0.51
                                          ============    ============
  Diluted                                 $       0.57    $       0.49
                                          ============    ============

 Income from continuing operations 
  per common share:
  Basic                                   $       0.58    $       0.51
                                          ============    ============
  Diluted                                 $       0.57    $       0.49
                                          ============    ============

 Gain (loss) from discontinued 
  operations per common share:
  Basic                                   $         --    $         --
                                          ============    ============
  Diluted                                 $         --    $         --
                                          ============    ============

 Weighted average shares outstanding:
  Basic                                     30,106,881      30,054,349
  Diluted                                   30,891,227      31,283,695



                     CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 (Dollars in thousands, 
  except per share data)                             As of
                                          ---------------------------
                                            March 31     December 31,
                                              2008           2007
                                          ------------   ------------
                                          (Unaudited) 
                    ASSETS:  
 Cash and cash equivalents                  $        60    $       712
 Restricted cash and cash equivalents            82,456         74,102
 Restricted securities available for sale         3,036          3,290
                                                                    
 Loans receivable (including $16,644 and 
  $16,125 from affiliates as of March 31, 
  2008 and December 31, 2007, 
  respectively)                               1,048,393        944,698
 Allowance for credit losses                   (113,825)      (134,145)
                                           ------------   ------------
    Loans receivable, net                       934,568        810,553
                                           ------------   ------------
                                                                       
 Property and equipment, net                     21,283         20,124
 Income taxes receivable                         18,058         20,712
 Other assets                                    20,317         12,689
                                           ------------   ------------
    Total Assets                            $ 1,079,778    $   942,182
                                           ============   ============
                                                                      
   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 Liabilities:
    Accounts payable and accrued 
     liabilities                            $    83,739    $    79,834
    Line of credit                               87,400         36,300
    Secured financing                           544,027        488,065
    Mortgage note and capital lease 
     obligations                                  7,387          7,765
    Deferred income taxes, net                   71,330         64,768
                                           ------------   ------------
       Total Liabilities                        793,883        676,732
                                           ------------   ------------
                                                                   
                                                                      
 Shareholders' Equity:
    Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 
     1,000,000 shares authorized, none 
     issued                                          --             --
    Common stock, $.01 par value, 
     80,000,000 shares authorized, 
     30,493,423 and 30,240,859 shares 
     issued and outstanding as of March 
     31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, 
     respectively                                   305            302
    Paid-in capital                               6,913          4,134
    Retained earnings                           278,621        261,001
    Accumulated other comprehensive 
     income, net of tax of $(30) and $(7) 
     at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 
     2007, respectively                              56             13
                                           ------------   ------------
       Total Shareholders' Equity               285,895        265,450
                                           ------------   ------------
       Total Liabilities and 
        Shareholders' Equity                $ 1,079,778    $   942,182
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