cyber
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.65
Lithia Motors disruptions after third-party CDK cyber incident
LITHIA MOTORS INC
- On June 19, 2024, CDK Global suspended systems due to a cybersecurity incident; Lithia severed connections and activated response procedures.
- Disruptions to dealer management, CRM, inventory, and accounting in North America; no compromise of Lithia's own systems identified.
- Dealerships continue operating with mitigation plans; negative impact on operations expected until systems fully restored.
- Company has not yet determined if the incident will materially impact financial condition or results of operations.