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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
June 19, 2003
(Date of report; date of
earliest event reported)
Commission file number: 1-3754
GENERAL MOTORS ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 38-0572512
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
200 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 200 Detroit, Michigan
48265-2000
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(313) 556-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On June 19, 2003, Fitch, Inc. (Fitch) announced in a press release that it
lowered its ratings on GMAC and GM. A portion of the press release issued by
Fitch follows:
Fitch Ratings-Chicago-June 19, 2003: Fitch has downgraded the senior unsecured
debt of General Motors Corporation (GM) and its financial services subsidiary,
General Motors Acceptance Corp. (GMAC) and related entities to 'BBB+' from 'A-'.
Fitch affirms the corresponding commercial paper ratings at 'F2'. The Rating
Outlook remains Negative.
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.
GENERAL MOTORS ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Dated: June 19, 2003 /s/ William F. Muir
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William F. Muir
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Director
Dated: June 19, 2003 /s/ Linda K. Zukauckas
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Linda K. Zukauckas
Controller and Principal Accounting Officer