---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000108385-21-000147"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WRLD"
cik: "0000108385"
company_name: "WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP"
filed_at: "2021-12-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-28T03:00:40.087470+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# World Acceptance authorizes $50M share repurchase program

## Summary
- Board approved repurchase of up to $50M of common stock, inclusive of prior authorization.
- Timing and amount depend on stock price, regulatory requirements, available funds, and credit agreement restrictions.
- Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000108385-21-000147
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WRLD
- cik: 0000108385
- company_name: WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP
- filed_at: 2021-12-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/108385/000010838521000147/0000108385-21-000147-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/108385/000010838521000147/wrld-20211207.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000108385-21-000147.txt

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