LAD Lithia Motors Inc

Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) today announced that the Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.05 per share for the first quarter 2010. Lithia will pay the dividend May 28th to shareholders of record on May 14th, 2010.

About Lithia Lithia Motors, Inc. is the ninth largest automotive retailer in the United States and a Fortune 800 company. Lithia sells 26 brands of new and all brands of used vehicles at 84 stores, which are located in 12 states. Lithia also sells used vehicles; arranges finance, warranty, and credit insurance contracts; and provides vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair services at all of its locations.

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