---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001023128-24-000079"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LAD"
cik: "0001023128"
company_name: "LITHIA MOTORS INC"
filed_at: "2024-06-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T02:22:23.246848+00:00"
event_type: "cyber"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lithia Motors disruptions after third-party CDK cyber incident

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001023128-24-000079
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LAD
- cik: 0001023128
- company_name: LITHIA MOTORS INC
- filed_at: 2024-06-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: cyber
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1023128/000102312824000079/0001023128-24-000079-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1023128/000102312824000079/lad-20240619.htm

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