America's Car-Mart Faces Securities Investigation Over Misleading Information

America’s Car-Mart, Inc. is an automotive retailer in the United States focused on the Integrated Auto Sales and Finance segment of the used car market. The Company's operations are principally conducted through its two operating subsidiaries, America’s Car Mart, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (Car-Mart of Arkansas), and Colonial Auto Finance, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (Colonial). The Company primarily sells older model used vehicles and provides financing for substantially all of its customers. The Company’s dealerships operate on a decentralized basis. It operates approximately 154 dealerships in 12 states, located primarily in small cities throughout the South-Central United States. It is an option for those who may not qualify for traditional used car financing because of bad credit, no credit, repossession or past bankruptcy. Its products include peace of mind, service contract plus, pay your way, financing options, flexible trade-in, hand selected vehicles and sell-a-friend.