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Foss–Watson group updates 14.5% Credit Acceptance (CACC) stake and recent share sale

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Credit Acceptance Corporation’s major shareholder group led by various Foss family trusts and Jill Foss Watson has updated its Schedule 13D/A to reflect current holdings and a recent sale. Mrs. Watson may be deemed to beneficially own 1,519,309 shares, representing 14.5% of the company’s common stock.

The Donald A. Foss 2009 Remainder Trust holds 796,323 shares (7.6%), and the Donald A. Foss 2010 Remainder Trust holds 493,319 shares (4.7%). Several additional family trusts collectively hold smaller blocks. On April 21, 2026, the Jill Foss Watson Living Trust sold 9,450 shares in the open market at a weighted average price of $538.26 per share.

Ownership percentages are based on 10,460,071 shares outstanding as of April 23, 2026, as reported in the issuer’s Form 10‑Q. The filing states the group has no current plans for corporate control actions, but may buy or sell shares over time depending on market conditions.

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Mrs. Watson beneficial ownership 1,519,309 shares (14.5%) Aggregate beneficial ownership of Credit Acceptance common stock
2009 Remainder Trust holding 796,323 shares (7.6%) Donald A. Foss 2009 Remainder Trust stake in common stock
2010 Remainder Trust holding 493,319 shares (4.7%) Donald A. Foss 2010 Remainder Trust stake in common stock
Living Trust holding 92,107 shares (0.9%) Jill Foss Watson Living Trust stake in common stock
Irrevocable Trust holding 53,846 shares Jill Foss Watson Irrevocable Trust stake in common stock
Grandchildren’s Trust holding 83,714 shares (0.8%) Karol A. Foss Irrevocable Grandchildren’s Trust stake
Shares outstanding 10,460,071 shares Credit Acceptance common stock outstanding as of April 23, 2026
Recent sale by Living Trust 9,450 shares at $538.26 Open‑market sale on April 21, 2026, weighted average price per share
beneficially own financial
"Mrs. Watson may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 1,519,309 shares"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Schedule 13D/A regulatory
"This /A is being filed to report a change in the shares beneficially owned"
A Schedule 13D/A is an amended disclosure filed with regulators by an investor who already reported owning more than 5% of a company’s shares and needs to update their original filing. Think of it as a public status update that tells markets whether the investor’s ownership, plans, or source of funds have changed; such updates matter because they can signal a push for control, major strategic moves, or increased pressure on management, which can affect stock prices.
sole voting power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
dispositive power financial
"Jill Foss Watson- Mrs. Watson has sole voting power over 229,667 shares, shared voting power over 1,289,642 shares, sole dispositive power over 229,667 shares"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
pecuniary benefit financial
"beneficiaries ... ultimately receive the pecuniary benefit of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the shares"
Joint Filing Agreement regulatory
"Item 7. | Material to be Filed as Exhibits. | Joint Filing Agreement (included as Exhibit A below)"

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FAQ

How much of Credit Acceptance (CACC) does Jill Foss Watson beneficially own?

Jill Foss Watson may be deemed to beneficially own 1,519,309 shares, or 14.5% of Credit Acceptance’s common stock. This includes shares held directly and through several family trusts where she serves as trustee or co‑trustee, based on 10,460,071 shares outstanding.

What are the largest trust holdings in Credit Acceptance (CACC) in this filing?

The Donald A. Foss 2009 Remainder Trust holds 796,323 shares, and the 2010 Remainder Trust holds 493,319 shares. These stakes represent 7.6% and 4.7% of Credit Acceptance’s common stock, respectively, calculated using 10,460,071 shares outstanding as of April 23, 2026.

What recent stock sale by the Foss/Watson group is disclosed for CACC?

On April 21, 2026, the Jill Foss Watson Living Trust sold 9,450 Credit Acceptance shares. The sale occurred in the open market at a weighted average price of $538.26 per share. The filing notes no other reportable transactions by the group in the prior 60 days.

Does the Foss/Watson group plan to take control actions at Credit Acceptance (CACC)?

The filing states the reporting persons currently have no specific plans for control-related corporate actions. They expressly disclaim plans for mergers, major asset sales, board changes, capitalization shifts, or similar transactions, though they may buy or sell shares for investment purposes over time.

How were ownership percentages in this CACC Schedule 13D/A calculated?

Each percentage is based on 10,460,071 Credit Acceptance shares outstanding as of April 23, 2026. That share count comes from the issuer’s Form 10‑Q filed on May 5, 2026 and is used consistently to compute all beneficial ownership percentages in the filing.

Who has investment discretion over the main trust holdings in Credit Acceptance (CACC)?

Co‑trustee Allan Apple has investment discretion over the Donald A. Foss 2009 and 2010 Remainder Trusts. Jill Foss Watson shares voting power on these trusts and has sole voting and dispositive power on several other family trusts and her directly held shares.





225310101

(CUSIP Number)
Bradley J. Wyatt
Greenberg Traurig, LLP, 2375 E Camelback Road, Suite 800
Phoenix, AZ, 85016
602-445-8057

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
06/05/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
*The percentage is calculated based upon total outstanding shares of 10,460,071 as of April 23, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 5, 2026


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
*The percentage is calculated based upon total outstanding shares of 10,460,071 as of April 23, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 5, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
*The percentage is calculated based upon total outstanding shares of 10,460,071 as of April 23, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 5, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
*The percentage is calculated based upon total outstanding shares of 10,460,071 as of April 23, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 5, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
*The percentage is calculated based upon total outstanding shares of 10,460,071 as of April 23, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 5, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
*The percentage is calculated based upon total outstanding shares of 10,460,071 as of April 23, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 5, 2026. ** Mrs. Watson is the co-trustee of the Donald A. Foss 2009 Remainder Trust and the Donald A. Foss 2010 Remainder Trust. Mrs. Watson is the trustee of the Jill Foss Watson Living Trust and the Karol A. Foss Irrevocable Grandchildren's Trust. Mr. Todd Watson, spouse of Jill Foss Watson, is the trustee of the Jill Foss Watson Irrevocable Trust.


SCHEDULE 13D


The Donald A. Foss 2009 Remainder Trust
Signature:/s/ Jill Foss Watson
Name/Title:Jill Foss Watson/Trustee
Date:06/05/2026
The Donald A. Foss 2010 Remainder Trust
Signature:/s/ Jill Foss Watson
Name/Title:Jill Foss Watson/Trustee
Date:06/05/2026
Jill Foss Watson Living Trust
Signature:/s/ Jill Foss Watson
Name/Title:Jill Foss Watson/Trustee
Date:06/05/2026
Jill Foss Watson Irrevocable Trust
Signature:/s/ Todd Watson
Name/Title:Todd Watson/Trustee
Date:06/05/2026
Karol A. Foss Irrevocable Grandchildren's Trust
Signature:/s/ Jill Foss Watson
Name/Title:Jill Foss Watson/Trustee
Date:06/05/2026
Jill Foss Watson
Signature:/s/ Jill Foss Watson
Name/Title:Jill Foss Watson, Individually
Date:06/05/2026