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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
April 28, 2011


WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


South Carolina
0-19599
57-0425114
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
 File Number)
   Identification No.)


108 Frederick Street, Greenville, South Carolina
29607
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 (864) 298-9800


n/a
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition; and

Item 7.01  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 28, 2011, World Acceptance Corporation ("WRLD") issued a press release announcing financial information for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is furnished to, but not filed with, the Commission.
 

Item 8.01. Other Events.
 
On April 26, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $25 million of the Company’s common stock. This repurchase authorization follows, and is in addition to, similar repurchase authorizations of $20 million announced in August 2010. After taking into account all shares repurchased through April 28, 2011, the Company has approximately $25.2 million in aggregate remaining repurchase capacity under all of the Company’s outstanding repurchase authorizations. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including the stock price, corporate and regulatory requirements and other market and economic conditions. The Company’s stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits.

Exhibit Number
Description of Exhibit
99.1
Press release issued April 28, 2011
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION 
(Registrant)
 
       
Date:  April 28, 2011
By:
/s/ Kelly M. Malson  
   
Kelly M. Malson
 
   
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
       

 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Description
   
99.1
Press Release dated April 28, 2011
 
 
 
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