LITHIA MOTORS INC
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Oct 24, 2025.
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Basis of Presentation
These Consolidated Financial Statements contain unaudited information as of September 30, 2025, and for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. The unaudited interim financial statements have been
prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain disclosures required
by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for annual financial statements are not
included herein. In management’s opinion, these unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments(which
include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the information when read in
conjunction with our 2024 audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto. The financial
information as of December 31, 2024, is derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on
February 24, 2025. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the full year.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications of amounts previously reported have been made to the accompanying Consolidated
Financial Statements to maintain consistency and comparability between periods presented. Within our financing
operations income, we disaggregated our lease income out of our previously reported interest, fee, and lease
income to be its own separately presented line item, as well as revised the related lease depreciation and
amortization to now be reported as lease costs, reclassifying amounts previously reported net within lease income.
Correction of an Error
In the three months ended March 31, 2025, we identified an immaterial error related to interest and fee income
recognition in our previously issued financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
In accordance with FASB ASC 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, we corrected this error by
retrospectively restating the affected prior periods in this Form 10-Q.
The following tables summarize the impact of the correction on our Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated
Statement of Operations.
| December 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Restated |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | |||
| Other current assets | $221.3 | $1.7 | $223.0 |
| Total current assets | 7,772.2 | 1.7 | 7,773.9 |
| Finance receivables, net | 3,875.2 | (7.0) | 3,868.2 |
| Total assets | 23,127.9 | (5.3) | 23,122.6 |
| Retained earnings | 5,758.8 | (5.3) | 5,753.5 |
| Total stockholders’ equity - Lithia Motors, Inc. | 6,655.5 | (5.3) | 6,650.2 |
| Total equity | 6,679.4 | (5.3) | 6,674.1 |
| Total liabilities, non-controlling interest, and equity | 23,127.9 | (5.3) | 23,122.6 |
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| For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Restated |
| Consolidated Statement of Operations | |||
| Financing operations income (loss) | $0.9 | $(2.3) | $(1.4) |
| Operating profit | 424.2 | (2.3) | 421.9 |
| Income before income taxes | 288.2 | (2.3) | 285.9 |
| Income tax provision | (65.3) | 0.5 | (64.8) |
| Net income | 222.9 | (1.8) | 221.1 |
| Net income attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. | 209.1 | (1.8) | 207.3 |
| Basic earnings per share attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. | $7.82 | $(0.07) | $7.75 |
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. | $7.80 | $(0.07) | $7.73 |
| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Restated |
| Consolidated Statement of Operations | |||
| Financing operations income | $6.4 | $(2.3) | $4.1 |
| Operating profit | 1,159.3 | (2.3) | 1,157.0 |
| Income before income taxes | 791.4 | (2.3) | 789.1 |
| Income tax provision | (187.0) | 0.5 | (186.5) |
| Net income | 604.4 | (1.8) | 602.6 |
| Net income attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. | 585.8 | (1.8) | 584.0 |
| Basic earnings per share attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. | $21.57 | $(0.07) | $21.50 |
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. | $21.54 | $(0.07) | $21.47 |
NOTE 2. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consisted of the following:
| (In millions) | September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts in transit | $437.2 | $497.4 |
| Trade receivables | 166.2 | 166.5 |
| Vehicle receivables | 258.7 | 243.7 |
| Manufacturer receivables | 338.0 | 306.3 |
| Other receivables, current | 19.4 | 25.4 |
| 1,219.5 | 1,239.3 | |
| Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | (6.7) | (2.3) |
| Total accounts receivable, net | $1,212.8 | $1,237.0 |
The long-term portion of other receivables was included as a component of Other non-current assets in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
NOTE 3. INVENTORIES AND FLOOR PLAN NOTES PAYABLE
The components of inventories, net, consisted of the following:
| (In millions) | September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| New vehicles | $3,453.1 | $3,555.3 |
| Used vehicles | 2,227.8 | 2,085.6 |
| Parts and accessories | 260.8 | 270.8 |
| Total inventories | $5,941.7 | $5,911.7 |
Vehicle inventory costs are generally reduced by manufacturer holdbacks and incentives, while the related floor plan
notes payable are reflective of the gross cost of the vehicle.
| (In millions) | September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Floor plan notes payable | $1,964.1 | $2,055.1 |
| Floor plan notes payable: non-trade | 2,904.8 | 2,848.0 |
| Total floor plan debt | $4,868.9 | $4,903.1 |
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NOTE 4. FINANCE RECEIVABLES
Interest income on finance receivables is recognized based on the contractual terms of each receivable and is
accrued until repayment, reaching non-accrual status, charge-off, or repossession. Direct costs associated with
originations are capitalized and expensed as an offset to interest income when recognized on the receivables.
The balances of finance receivables are made up of loans and finance leases secured by the related vehicles. More
than 99% of the portfolio is aged less than 60 days past due with less than 1% on non-accrual status.
Finance Receivables, net
| (In millions) | September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Asset-backed term funding | $2,757.3 | $2,604.9 |
| Warehouse facilities | 1,514.8 | 1,052.0 |
| Other managed receivables | 389.5 | 314.2 |
| Total finance receivables | 4,661.6 | 3,971.1 |
| Accrued interest and fees | 23.1 | 20.5 |
| Less: Allowance for credit losses | (139.8) | (123.4) |
| Finance receivables, net | $4,544.9 | $3,868.2 |
Finance Receivables by FICO Score
| As of September 30, 2025 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year of Origination | |||||||
| ($ in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | Prior to 2021 | Total |
| <599 | $35.9 | $39.2 | $26.2 | $14.1 | $5.8 | $0.6 | $121.8 |
| 600-699 | 490.1 | 410.0 | 284.2 | 200.5 | 54.7 | 4.3 | 1,443.8 |
| 700-774 | 612.7 | 423.3 | 287.2 | 194.3 | 24.6 | 1.7 | 1,543.8 |
| 775+ | 614.8 | 379.4 | 224.8 | 118.4 | 5.7 | 0.5 | 1,343.6 |
| Total auto loan receivables | $1,753.5 | $1,251.9 | $822.4 | $527.3 | $90.8 | $7.1 | 4,453.0 |
| Other finance receivables 1 | 208.6 | ||||||
| Total finance receivables | $4,661.6 | ||||||
| Year of Origination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in millions) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Total |
| <599 | $53.0 | $39.7 | $22.4 | $9.9 | $1.4 | $126.4 |
| 600-699 | 534.1 | 406.2 | 298.8 | 90.2 | 8.3 | 1,337.6 |
| 700-774 | 560.2 | 402.5 | 284.9 | 39.5 | 3.2 | 1,290.3 |
| 775+ | 528.1 | 324.9 | 176.6 | 9.1 | 1.3 | 1,040.0 |
| Total auto loan receivables | $1,675.4 | $1,173.3 | $782.7 | $148.7 | $14.2 | 3,794.3 |
| Other finance receivables 1 | 176.8 | |||||
| Total finance receivables | $3,971.1 | |||||
1 Includes legacy portfolio, loans that are originated with no FICO score available, lease receivables, and deferred origination
fees.
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 326, the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables is estimated based
on our historical write-off experience, current conditions and forecasts, as well as the value of any underlying assets
securing these receivables. Consideration is given to recent delinquency trends and recovery rates. Account
balances are charged against the allowance upon reaching 120 days past due status.
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Rollforward of Allowance for Credit Losses on Finance Receivables
Our allowance for credit losses on finance receivables represents the net credit losses expected over the remaining
contractual life of our managed receivables. The allowance for credit losses on finance receivables consisted of the
following changes during the period:
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Allowance at beginning of period | $123.4 | $106.4 |
| Charge-offs | (120.1) | (106.8) |
| Recoveries | 64.5 | 44.2 |
| Sold loans | — | (0.3) |
| Provision expense | 72.5 | 77.0 |
| Currency translation | (0.5) | — |
| Allowance at end of period | $139.8 | $120.5 |
Charge-off Activity by Year of Origination
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | 2025 | 2024 |
| 2025 | $6.0 | $— |
| 2024 | 37.1 | 5.3 |
| 2023 | 38.3 | 45.4 |
| 2022 | 26.7 | 39.5 |
| 2021 | 7.6 | 13.6 |
| 2020 and prior | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Other finance receivables 1 | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Total charge-offs | $120.1 | $106.8 |
1 Includes legacy portfolio, loans that are originated with no FICO score available, and finance lease receivables.
NOTE 5. GOODWILL AND FRANCHISE VALUE
The changes in the carrying amounts ofgoodwill are as follows:
| (In millions) | Vehicle Operations | Financing Operations | Consolidated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | $1,913.0 | $17.6 | $1,930.6 |
| Adjustments to purchase price allocations 2 | 47.7 | — | 47.7 |
| Additions through acquisitions 1 | 167.0 | — | 167.0 |
| Reductions through disposals | (22.1) | — | (22.1) |
| Currency translation | (6.3) | (1.4) | (7.7) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 2,099.3 | 16.2 | 2,115.5 |
| Additions through acquisitions3 | 347.9 | — | 347.9 |
| Reductions through disposals | (39.2) | — | (39.2) |
| Currency translation | 15.4 | 0.5 | 15.9 |
| Balance as of September 30, 2025 | $2,423.4 | $16.7 | $2,440.1 |
1 Our purchase price allocations (PPA) for the 2023 acquisitions were finalized in 2024. As a result, we added$146.6 million
of goodwill. Preliminary PPA for a portion of our 2024 acquisitions resulted in adding$20.4 million of goodwill. Our PPA for
the remaining 2024 acquisitions are preliminary and goodwill is not yet allocated to our segments. These amounts are
included in other non-current assets until we finalize our purchase accounting. See Note 12 – Acquisitions.
2 Our PPA for a portion of the 2023 acquisitions recognized in 2023 was adjusted and finalized in 2024 upon the completion of
our fair value adjustments for assumed contract liabilities, acquired loan portfolio, and contingent consideration, adding
$47.7 million of goodwill.
3 Our PPA for a portion of the 2024 acquisitions were finalized in 2025. As a result, we added$347.9 million of goodwill. Our
PPA for the remainder of the 2024 acquisitions and 2025 acquisitions are preliminary and goodwill is not yet allocated to our
segments. These amounts are included in other non-current assets until we finalize our purchase accounting. See Note 12 –
Acquisitions.
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The changes in the carrying amounts offranchise value are as follows:
| (In millions) | Franchise Value |
|---|---|
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | $2,402.2 |
| Additions through acquisitions 1 | 172.5 |
| Reductions through divestitures | (9.5) |
| Currency translation | (14.9) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | 2,550.3 |
| Additions through acquisitions 2 | 218.0 |
| Reductions through divestitures | (16.3) |
| Currency translation | 19.8 |
| Balance as of September 30, 2025 | $2,771.8 |
1 Our PPA for the 2023 acquisitions were finalized in 2024. As a result, we added$172.5 million of franchise value. Our PPA
for 2024 acquisitions is preliminary and franchise value is not yet allocated. These amounts are included in other non-current
assets until we finalize our purchase accounting. See Note 12 – Acquisitions.
2 Our PPA for a portion of the 2024 acquisitions were finalized in 2025. As a result, we added$218.0 million of franchise
value. Our PPA for the remainder of the 2024 acquisitions and 2025 acquisitions are preliminary and franchise value is not
yet allocated. These amounts are included in other non-current assets until we finalize our purchase accounting. See
Note 12 – Acquisitions.
NOTE 6. INVESTMENTS
Marketable Securities
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, marketable equity securities recorded within other current
assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were$2.4 million and$2.2 million, respectively. Net unrealized gains
recognized during thenine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 on marketable equity securities held at the
reporting date were$0.2 million and$0.3 million, respectively.
Marketable debt securities accounted for as AFS, and recorded within Other current assets in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets, were as follows:
| As of September 30, 2025 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value of Securities with Contractual Maturities | |||||||
| (In millions) | Amortized Cost | Total Net Gains1 | Total Net Losses1 | Fair Value | Within 1 Year | After 1 Year through 5 Years | After 5 Years |
| U.S. Treasury | $21.3 | $0.2 | $— | $21.5 | $3.7 | $14.3 | $3.5 |
| Municipal securities | 8.9 | 0.2 | — | 9.1 | — | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| Corporate debt | 21.7 | 0.3 | — | 22.0 | 5.0 | 12.3 | 4.7 |
| Total | $51.9 | $0.7 | $— | $52.6 | $8.7 | $34.1 | $9.8 |
| As of December 31, 2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value of Securities with Contractual Maturities | |||||||
| (In millions) | Amortized Cost | Total Net Gains1 | Total Net Losses1 | Fair Value | Within 1 Year | After 1 Year through 5 Years | After 5 Years |
| U.S. Treasury | $20.4 | $— | $(0.2) | $20.2 | $3.4 | $13.8 | $3.1 |
| Municipal securities | 10.0 | — | — | 10.0 | 1.5 | 7.0 | 1.5 |
| Corporate debt | 21.0 | — | (0.1) | 20.9 | 4.2 | 13.7 | 2.9 |
| Total | $51.4 | $— | $(0.3) | $51.1 | $9.1 | $34.5 | $7.5 |
1 Represents total unrealized losses for securities with net gains (losses) in accumulated other comprehensive income.
Proceeds from the maturity of AFS debt securities were$2.0 million and$8.2 million for thethree and nine-months
ended September 30, 2025. There wereno gross realized gains or losses on the maturity of AFS debt securities for
thethree and nine-months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
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Equity Method Investments
Our common stock voting interests in Pinewood Technologies, PLC (PINE.L), a U.K.-based automotive dealership
management system provider, increased from 25.50% to 31.95% in July 2025. The investment is accounted for as
an equity method investment. The investment is measured at fair value based on quoted market prices, and all fair
market value changes in the investment are recorded as unrealized gains or losses as a component of Other
(expense) income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair value of our investment was$205.1
million and$100.0 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. See Note 11 – Fair
Value Measurements.
NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contract Liabilities
Contract liabilities include self-insured maintenance and warranty contracts. Revenue is allocated to these
performance obligations and is recognized over time as services are provided to the customer. The amount of
revenue recognized is calculated, net of cancellations, using an input method, which most closely depicts
performance of the contracts. Our contract liability balances were$629.0 million and$410.4 million as of
September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively; and we recognized$50.6 million and$129.3 million of
revenue in thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2025 related to our contract liability balance at
December 31, 2024. Our contract liability balance is included in Accrued liabilities and Deferred revenue on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Litigation
We are party to numerous legal proceedings arising in the normal course of our business. Although we do not
anticipate that the resolution of legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business will have a material
adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows, we cannot predict this with
certainty.
NOTE 8. DEBT
Credit Facilities
US Bank Syndicated Credit Facility
On August 6,2025, we amended our existing syndicated credit facility (USB credit facility), now comprised of 20
financial institutions, including seven manufacturer-affiliated finance companies, maturing February 23, 2029. The
amendment increased the total financing commitment and the amount to which the commitment could be further
expanded.
This USB credit facility provides for a total financing commitment of$6.5 billion, which may be further expanded,
subject to lender approval and the satisfaction of other conditions, up to a total of$7.0 billion. The allocation of the
financing commitment is for up to$3.0 billion in new vehicle inventory floorplan financing, up to$900 million in used
vehicle inventory floorplan financing, up to$100 million in service loaner vehicle floorplan financing, and up to
$2.5 billion in revolving financing for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and working capital. We
have the option to reallocate the commitments under this USB credit facility, provided that the aggregate revolving
loan commitment may not be more than 50% of the amount of the aggregate commitment, and the aggregate
service loaner vehicle floorplan commitment may not be more than the 3% of the amount of the aggregate
commitment. All borrowings from, and repayments to, our lending group are presented in the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows as part of "Net cash provided by financing activities”.
Our obligations under our USB credit facility are secured by a substantial amount of our assets, including our
inventory (including new and used vehicles, parts and accessories), equipment, accounts receivable (and other
rights to payment), real property, and our equity interests in certain of our subsidiaries. Under our USB credit facility,
our obligations relating to new vehicle floor plan loans are secured only by collateral owned by Lithia and its
dealerships borrowing under the new vehicle floor plan portion of the USB credit facility.
The interest rate on the USB credit facility varies based on the type of debt, with the rate of one-day SOFR plus a
credit spread adjustment of 0.10% plus a margin of 1.10% for new vehicle floor plan financing,1.40% for used
vehicle floor plan financing,1.20% for service loaner floor plan financing, and a variable interest rate on the
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revolving financing ranging from 1.00% to 2.00% depending on our leverage ratio. The annual interest rates
associated with our commitments are as follows:
| Commitment | Annual Interest Rate at September 30, 2025 |
|---|---|
| New vehicle floor plan | 5.44% |
| Used vehicle floor plan | 5.74% |
| Service loaner floor plan | 5.54% |
| Revolving line of credit | 5.59% |
Bank of America Revolving Credit Facility
On April 1, 2025, we amended our revolving credit facility agreement with Bank of America. The amendment
extended the maturity date to February 22, 2029 and increased the commitment to£150.0 million GBP. The interest
rate on the working capital line of credit is measured based on the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA) plus
1.45%.
Mizuho Warehouse Facility
On August 1,2025, we amended our securitization facility for our auto loan portfolio (Mizuho warehouse facility),
with Mizuho Bank Ltd., as administrative agent and account bank, providing initial commitments for borrowings of up
to$1.0 billion. The Mizuho warehouse facility matures on July 30, 2027. The interest rate on the Mizuho warehouse
facility varies based on the Daily Simple SOFR rate plus 0.85%.
Non-Recourse Notes Payable
In 2025, we issued$1.1 billion in non-recourse notes payable related to asset-backed term funding transactions.
Below is a summary of outstanding non-recourse notes payable issued:
| ($ in millions) | Balance as of September 30, 2025 | Initial Principal Amount | Issuance Date | Interest Rate Range | Final Distribution Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2021-1 Class A-D | $14.6 | $344.4 | 11/24/21 | 3.99% to 3.99% | Various dates through Nov 2029 |
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2022-1 Class A-C | 40.6 | 298.1 | 08/17/22 | 5.21% to 6.85% | Various dates through Apr 2030 |
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2023-1 Class A-D | 92.5 | 479.7 | 02/14/23 | 5.48% to 7.30% | Various dates through Jun 2030 |
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2023-2 Class A-D | 141.7 | 556.7 | 05/24/23 | 5.42% to 6.30% | Various dates through Feb 2031 |
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2023-3 Class A-D | 135.6 | 415.4 | 08/23/23 | 5.95% to 6.92% | Various dates through Dec 2030 |
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2023-4 Class A-D | 157.4 | 421.2 | 11/15/23 | 6.10% to 7.37% | Various dates through Apr 2031 |
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2024-1 Class A-D | 144.1 | 329.4 | 02/14/24 | 5.17% to 6.15% | Various dates through Jun 2031 |
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2024-2 Class A-D | 220.1 | $409.6 | 06/20/24 | 5.46% to 6.37% | Various dates through Oct 2031 |
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2024-3 Class A-D | 388.1 | $614.9 | 11/15/24 | 4.52% to 5.18% | Various dates through Feb 2032 |
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2025-1 Class A-D | $417.9 | $564.0 | 02/12/25 | 4.60% to 5.52% | Various dates through May 2032 |
| LAD Auto Receivables Trust 2025-2 Class A-D | 493.1 | $531.3 | 08/13/25 | 4.25% to 5.01% | Various dates through Dec 2032 |
| Total non-recourse notes payable | $2,245.7 | $4,964.7 | |||
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Senior Notes
On September 10, 2025, we issued$600.0 million in aggregate principal of 5.500% senior notes due 2030 to
persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act and to non-
U.S. persons outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. Interest accrues on the
notes from September 10, 2025 and is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. The first interest payment
will be paid on April 1, 2026. We may redeem the notes in whole or in part at any time on or after October 1, 2027.
We may also redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes (including any additional notes) with
funds in an aggregate amount up to the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings completed before October 1,
2027, at a redemption price equal to 105.500% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if
any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Below is a summary of outstanding senior notes issued:
| ($ in millions) | Principal Amount | Earliest Redemption Date | % Redeemable on September 30, 2025 | Current Redemption Price | Maturity Date | Interest Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.625% Senior notes due 2027 | $400.0 | 12/15/22 | 100% | 101.156% | 12/15/27 | Jun 15, Dec 15 |
| 3.875% Senior notes due 2029 | 800.0 | 06/01/24 | 100% | 101.938% | 06/01/29 | Jun 1, Dec 1 |
| 5.500% Senior notes due 2030 | 600.0 | 10/01/27 | 40% | 105.500% | 10/01/30 | Apr 1, Oct 1 |
| 4.375% Senior notes due 2031 | 550.0 | 10/15/25 | 40% | 104.375% | 01/15/31 | Jan 15, Jul 15 |
| Total senior notes | $2,350.0 | |||||
NOTE 9. RETIREMENT PLANS AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Company-Sponsored Defined Benefit Pension Plan
We maintaintwo company-sponsored defined benefit plans applicable to a portion of salaried past and present
team members, which are closed to future accrual.
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost
Interest cost represents the increase in the projected benefit obligation, which is a discounted amount, due to the
passage of time. The expected return on plan assets reflects the computed amount of current-year earnings from
the investment of plan assets using an estimated long-term rate of return.
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Interest cost | $8.4 | $7.8 | $25.2 | $21.5 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (10.8) | (8.5) | (32.3) | (23.4) |
| Net periodic benefit | $(2.4) | $(0.7) | $(7.1) | $(1.9) |
During thenine months ended September 30, 2025, funding of pension plans was$9.9 million. For the remainder of
2025, we estimate approximately$2.0 million of cash contributions.
NOTE 10. EQUITY
Repurchases of Common Stock
Repurchases of our common stock occurred under a repurchase authorization granted by our Board and related to
shares withheld as part of the vesting of RSUs.
In March 2025, our Board approved an additional$350 million repurchase authorization of our common stock, and
in August 2025, our Board again approved an additional$750 million repurchase authorization of our common
stock. These authorizations were in addition to the amounts previously authorized by the Board for repurchase.
Share repurchases under our authorization were as follows:
| Repurchases Occurring in 2025 · Cumulative Repurchases as of September 30, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares | Average Price1 | Shares | Average Price | |
| Share Repurchase Authorization | 2,102,524 | $313.41 | 10,379,537 | $215.80 |
1 Price excludes excise taxes imposed under the Inflation Reduction Act of$6.1 million for thenine months ended
September 30, 2025.
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As of September 30, 2025, we had$910.1 million available for repurchases pursuant to our share repurchase
authorizations from our Board in 2025 and prior years.
In addition, during 2025, we repurchased 36,590 shares at an average price of$357.09 per share, for a total of
$13.1 million, related to tax withholding associated with the vesting of RSUs. The repurchase of shares related to
tax withholding associated with stock awards does not reduce the number of shares available for repurchase as
approved by our Board.
NOTE 11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Factors used in determining the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities are summarized into three broad
categories:
Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;
Level 2 - other significant observable inputs, including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates,
prepayment spreads, credit risk; and
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs, including our own assumptions in determining fair value.
We determined the carrying value of cash, restricted cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, trade payables,
accrued liabilities, finance receivables, and short-term borrowings approximate their fair values because of the
nature of their terms and current market rates of these instruments. We believe the carrying value of our variable
rate debt approximates fair value.
We have money market securities, which include restricted cash from collections on finance receivables, recorded
as a component of Cash, restricted cash, and cash equivalents in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as
restricted cash on deposit in reserve accounts, recorded as a component of Other non-current assets in our
Consolidated Balance Sheets. These money market securities consist of highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less and are classified as Level 1.
We have investments consisting of equity securities, available for sale debt securities, and equity method
investments with a fair value election. We calculated the estimated fair value of the equity securities, equity method
investments, and U.S. Treasury debt securities using quoted market prices (Level 1). The fair value of corporate and
municipal debt securities are measured using observable Level 2 market expectations at each measurement date.
See Note 6 – Investments.
We have fixed rate debt primarily consisting of amounts outstanding under our senior notes, non-recourse notes
payable, and real estate mortgages. We calculated the estimated fair value of the senior notes using quoted prices
for the identical liability (Level 1). The fair value of non-recourse notes payable are measured using observable
Level 2 market expectations at each measurement date. The calculated estimated fair values of the fixed rate real
estate mortgages and finance lease liabilities use a discounted cash flow methodology with estimated current
interest rates based on a similar risk profile and duration (Level 2). The fixed cash flows are discounted and
summed to compute the fair value of the debt.
We have derivative instruments consisting of an offsetting set of interest rate caps. The fair value of derivative
assets and liabilities are measured using observable Level 2 market expectations at each measurement date and is
recorded as other current assets, current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
Nonfinancial assets such as goodwill, franchise value, or other long-lived assets are measured and recorded at fair
value during a business combination or when there is an indicator of impairment. We evaluate our goodwill and
franchise value using a qualitative assessment process. If the qualitative factors determine that it is more likely than
not that the carrying value exceeds the fair value, we would further evaluate for potential impairment using a
quantitative assessment. The quantitative assessment estimates fair values using unobservable (Level 3) inputs by
discounting expected future cash flows of the store for franchise value, or reporting unit for goodwill. The forecasted
cash flows contain inherent uncertainties, including significant estimates and assumptions related to growth rates,
margins, working capital requirements, and cost of capital, for which we utilize certain market participant-based
assumptions we believe to be reasonable. We estimate the value of other long-lived assets that are recorded at fair
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value on a non-recurring basis on a market valuation approach. We use prices and other relevant information
generated primarily by recent market transactions involving similar or comparable assets, as well as our historical
experience in divestitures, acquisitions and real estate transactions. Additionally, we may use a cost valuation
approach to value long-lived assets when a market valuation approach is unavailable. Under this approach, we
determine the cost to replace the service capacity of an asset, adjusted for physical and economic obsolescence.
When available, we use valuation inputs from independent valuation experts, such as real estate appraisers and
brokers, to corroborate our estimates of fair value. Real estate appraisers’ and brokers’ valuations are typically
developed using one or more valuation techniques including market, income and replacement cost approaches.
Because these valuations contain unobservable inputs, we classified the measurement of fair value of long-lived
assets as Level 3.
There were no changes to our valuation techniques during thenine-month period ended September 30, 2025.
Below are our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value:
| As of September 30, 2025 | As of December 31, 2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | Carrying Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Carrying Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Recorded at fair value | ||||||||
| Marketable securities | ||||||||
| Restricted cash - collections | $114.8 | $114.8 | $— | $— | $97.6 | $97.6 | $— | $— |
| Restricted cash - reserve | 36.4 | 36.4 | — | — | 30.7 | 30.7 | — | — |
| Total money market funds | $151.2 | $151.2 | $— | $— | $128.3 | $128.3 | $— | $— |
| Equity securities | $2.4 | $2.4 | $— | $— | $2.2 | $2.2 | $— | $— |
| U.S. Treasury | $21.5 | $21.5 | $— | $— | $20.2 | $20.2 | $— | $— |
| Municipal debt | 9.1 | — | 9.1 | — | 10.0 | — | 10.0 | — |
| Corporate debt | 22.0 | — | 22.0 | — | 20.9 | — | 20.9 | — |
| Total debt securities | $52.6 | $21.5 | $31.1 | $— | $51.1 | $20.2 | $30.9 | $— |
| Equity Method Investment | ||||||||
| PINE.L | $205.1 | $205.1 | $— | $— | $100.0 | $100.0 | $— | $— |
| Derivatives | ||||||||
| Derivative assets | $1.3 | $— | $1.3 | $— | $4.5 | $— | $4.5 | $— |
| Derivative liabilities | 1.3 | — | 1.3 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — |
| Recorded at historical value | ||||||||
| 4.625% Senior notes due 2027 | $400.0 | $395.5 | $— | $— | $400.0 | $385.0 | $— | $— |
| 3.875% Senior notes due 2029 | 800.0 | 763.0 | — | — | 800.0 | 732.0 | — | — |
| 4.375% Senior notes due 2031 | 550.0 | 520.4 | — | — | 550.0 | 500.5 | — | — |
| 5.500% Senior notes due 2030 | 600.0 | 598.5 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Non-recourse notes payable | 2,245.7 | — | 2,260.3 | — | 2,109.3 | — | 2,115.7 | — |
| Real estate mortgages and other debt | 703.9 | — | 663.9 | — | 698.0 | — | 701.3 | — |
1 Excluding unamortized debt issuance costs
NOTE 12. ACQUISITIONS
In the first nine months of 2025, we completed the following acquisitions:
In January 2025, Stohlman Subaru in Virginia.
In March 2025, Elk Grove Subaru in California.
In June 2025, Collierville Mercedes-Benz in Tennessee.
In June 2025, Jackson Mercedes-Benz in Mississippi.
In August 2025, Manchester Renault and Dacia in the United Kingdom.
In September 2025, Acura of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach Hyundai and Genesis in Florida.
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The acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. The
results of operations of the acquired stores are included in our Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of
acquisition.
Revenue and operating income contributed by the 2025 acquisitions subsequent to the date of acquisition were as
follows (in millions):
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $149.0 |
| Operating income | 7.4 |
The following tables summarize the consideration paid for the 2025 acquisitions and the PPA for identified assets
acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:
| (In millions) | Consideration |
|---|---|
| Cash paid, net of cash acquired | $417.6 |
| Total consideration transferred | $417.6 |
| (In millions) | Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed |
|---|---|
| Inventories, net | $82.4 |
| Property and equipment | 114.2 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 0.4 |
| Other assets | 222.6 |
| Operating lease liabilities | (0.4) |
| Other liabilities and deferred revenue | (1.6) |
| Total net assets acquired and liabilities assumed | $417.6 |
The PPA for the 2025 acquisitions is preliminary, as we have not obtained and evaluated all of the detailed
information necessary to finalize the opening balance sheet amounts in all respects. We recorded the PPA based
upon information that is currently available and recorded unallocated items as a component of Other non-current
assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We expect all of the goodwill related to the acquisitions in 2025 to be deductible for U.S. federal income tax
purposes.
In thethree and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025, we recorded$15.9 million and$16.1 million in
acquisition-related expenses as a component of SG&A expense. Comparatively, we recorded$0.2 million and$9.7
million of acquisition-related expenses in the same periods of 2024.
The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information as if all acquisitions in thethree and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 had occurred on January 1,2024:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Revenue | $9,710.7 | $9,356.8 | $28,667.1 | $27,403.0 |
| Net income attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. | 219.1 | 224.8 | 693.8 | 612.9 |
| Basic EPS attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. common stockholders | 8.71 | 8.41 | 26.89 | 22.57 |
| Diluted EPS attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. common stockholders | 8.69 | 8.39 | 26.85 | 22.53 |
These amounts have been calculated by applying our accounting policies and estimates. The results of the acquired
stores have been adjusted to reflect the following: depreciation on a straight-line basis over the expected lives for
property and equipment, accounting for inventory on a specific identification method, and recognition of interest
expense for real estate financing related to stores where we purchased the facility. No nonrecurring proforma
adjustments directly attributable to the acquisitions are included in the reported proforma revenues and earnings.
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NOTE 13. EARNINGS PER SHARE
We calculate basic EPS by dividing net income attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding for the period, including vested RSU awards. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net
income attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, adjusted for the
dilutive effect of unvested RSU awards and employee stock purchases.
The following is a reconciliation of net income attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. and weighted average shares used
for our basic EPS and diluted EPS:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Net income attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. | $217.1 | $207.3 | $682.7 | $584.0 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic | 25.2 | 26.7 | 25.8 | 27.2 |
| Effect of employee stock purchases and restricted stock units on weighted average common shares outstanding | — | 0.1 | — | — |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted | 25.2 | 26.8 | 25.8 | 27.2 |
| Basic EPS attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. common stockholders | $8.63 | $7.75 | $26.47 | $21.50 |
| Diluted EPS attributable to Lithia Motors, Inc. common stockholders | $8.61 | $7.73 | $26.42 | $21.47 |
The effect of antidilutive securities on common stock was evaluated for thethree and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2025 and 2024 and was determined to be immaterial.
NOTE 14. SEGMENTS
We operate intwo reportable segments: Vehicle Operations and Financing Operations. Our Vehicle Operations
consists of all aspects of our auto merchandising and aftersales operations, excluding financing provided by our
Financing Operations. Our Financing Operations segment provides financing to customers buying and leasing retail
vehicles from our Vehicle Operations, as well as leasing vehicles from our fleet management services provider.
All other remaining unallocated corporate overhead expenses and internal charges are reported under Corporate
and Other. Asset information by segment is not utilized for purposes of assessing performance or allocating
resources and, as a result, such information has not been presented.
The reportable segments identified above represent our business activities for which discrete financial information is
available and for which operating results are regularly provided and reviewed by our CODM to allocate resources
and assess performance. Our CODM is our Chief Executive Officer. The CODM assesses segment performance
using segment income, which is measured as net segment profit before taxes on a U.S. GAAP basis.
Total asset information by segment is not regularly provided to our CODM or utilized for purposes of assessing
performance or allocating resources and, as a result, such information has not been presented below. Certain
financing operations asset information including total managed receivables are used by the financing operations
segment manager to manage operations and are included in various reports regularly provided to our CODM. See
Note 4 – Finance Receivables.
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Certain financial information on a segment basis is as follows:
| Three Months EndedSeptember 30, | Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Vehicle operations | ||||
| Total revenue | $9,675.8 | $9,221.0 | $28,437.1 | $27,014.7 |
| Total gross profit | 1,466.0 | 1,430.4 | 4,361.5 | 4,189.5 |
| Floor plan interest expense | (57.8) | (76.6) | (169.8) | (214.0) |
| Personnel expense | (539.6) | (505.2) | (1,600.3) | (1,552.8) |
| Rent and facility expense | (191.6) | (178.9) | (555.2) | (525.0) |
| Advertising expense | (72.7) | (69.9) | (214.9) | (206.5) |
| Other vehicle operations expenses1 | (283.3) | (270.0) | (838.2) | (782.3) |
| Vehicle operations income | 321.0 | 329.8 | 983.1 | 908.9 |
| Financing Operations | ||||
| Interest and fee income | 104.9 | 88.8 | 298.0 | 249.9 |
| Interest expense | (52.1) | (51.2) | (150.0) | (146.0) |
| Total interest margin | 52.8 | 37.6 | 148.0 | 103.9 |
| Lease income | 23.4 | 25.6 | 67.7 | 61.2 |
| Lease costs | (18.6) | (21.6) | (54.0) | (51.0) |
| Lease income, net | 4.8 | 4.0 | 13.7 | 10.2 |
| Provision expense | (25.8) | (31.8) | (72.5) | (77.0) |
| Other financing operations expenses2 | (12.7) | (11.2) | (37.5) | (33.0) |
| Financing operations income (loss) | 19.1 | (1.4) | 51.7 | 4.1 |
| Total segment income for reportable segments | 340.1 | 328.4 | 1,034.8 | 913.0 |
| Corporate and other3 | 89.2 | 80.4 | 243.3 | 213.7 |
| Depreciation and amortization | (65.5) | (63.5) | (194.6) | (183.6) |
| Other interest expense | (68.3) | (64.5) | (200.5) | (189.3) |
| Other (expense) income, net | (13.3) | 5.2 | 35.9 | 35.4 |
| Income before income taxes | $282.2 | $285.9 | $918.9 | $789.1 |
(1)Other vehicle operations expenses includes management fees, data processing fees, outside services fees, insurance
expense, office and other supplies expense, banking expense, and certain overhead expenses.
(2)Other financing operations expenses includes personnel expense, data processing fees, outside services fees, expenses
attributable to underwriting, funding, and loan servicing, and certain overhead expenses.
(3)Corporate and other includes management fee income.
The following tables present revenue and long-lived assets (all non-current assets except goodwill, franchise value, and other
intangible assets) by geographic area:
| Three Months EndedSeptember 30, | Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Revenue from external customers: | ||||
| United States | $7,681.7 | $7,066.6 | $22,242.7 | $20,933.4 |
| United Kingdom | 1,716.0 | 1,859.3 | 5,315.5 | 5,220.2 |
| Canada | 278.1 | 295.1 | 878.9 | 861.1 |
| Total revenue from external customers | $9,675.8 | $9,221.0 | $28,437.1 | $27,014.7 |
| (In millions) | September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Long-lived assets, net: | ||
| United States | $10,727.9 | $10,124.3 |
| United Kingdom | 1,382.9 | 1,360.4 |
| Canada | 468.9 | 429.3 |
| Total long-lived assets | $12,579.7 | 11,914.0 |
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NOTE 15. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09 related to improvements to income tax disclosures. The
amendments in this update require enhanced jurisdictional and other disaggregated disclosures for the effective tax
rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning
after December 15, 2024. We plan to adopt this pronouncement and make the necessary updates to our
disclosures for the year ending December 31, 2025, and, aside from these disclosure changes, we do not expect
the amendments to have a material effect on our financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03 related to the disaggregation of certain income statement
expenses. The amendments in this update require public entities to disclose incremental information related to
purchases of inventory, team member compensation, and depreciation, which will provide investors the ability to
better understand entity expenses and make their own judgments about entity performance. The amendments in
this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026. We plan to adopt this pronouncement
and make the necessary updates to our disclosures for the year ending December 31, 2027, and, aside from these
disclosure changes, we do not expect the amendments to have a material effect on our financial statements.
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