[8-K] World Acceptance Corp Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

World Acceptance Corporation disclosed details about its 2025 Stock Incentive Plan. The plan is administered by the Compensation and Stock Option Committee and is open to employees and non-employee directors who are selected by the Committee. The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the plan is 400,000 shares, subject to adjustments under the plan document. The filing notes that the full text of the 2025 Plan is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report and refers readers to Proposal 3 in the company’s Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on July 23, 2025 for additional information.

Positive

• Plan approval and disclosure: The company has documented a formal 2025 Stock Incentive Plan and filed the full text as Exhibit 10.1.
• Defined share cap: The plan specifies a maximum of 400,000 shares, providing a quantified limit on potential dilution.
• Committee governance: Administration by the Compensation and Stock Option Committee centralizes oversight of award decisions.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: The company filed a 2025 equity incentive plan covering up to 400,000 shares, governed by its Compensation Committee.

The plan creates a formal equity vehicle for employees and non-employee directors, with the Committee retaining discretion over awards. The filing references the complete plan in Exhibit 10.1 and related proxy disclosures, which is standard practice to provide full terms and potential dilution analysis. The disclosed share cap of 400,000 should be compared to outstanding shares and historical equity usage to assess dilution, information not included in this brief excerpt.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Governance framework is conventional: Committee administration, participant eligibility, and a capped share reserve.

The description indicates typical governance controls: Committee administration and selective eligibility for awards to employees and non-employee directors. The reference to the full plan and proxy statement suggests transparency in disclosure. Specific plan mechanics, vesting, and change-of-control provisions are not present here and would be necessary to evaluate governance and stakeholder alignment fully.

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

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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 20, 2025

Commission File Number:  000-19599

WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)

South Carolina						57-0425114
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

104 South Main Street, Suite 400
Greenville,			South Carolina			29601
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(864)			298-9800
(registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value			WRLD			The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
						(NASDAQ Global Select Market)

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Item 5.02(e) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 20, 2025, at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders of World Acceptance Corporation (the "Company") the Company's shareholders approved the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2025 Plan”). The 2025 Plan permits the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards. The effective date of the 2025 Plan was August 20, 2025 and awards may be granted under the 2025 Plan until August 19, 2035.

The 2025 Plan is administered by the Compensation and Stock Option Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors. Employees and non-employee directors of the Company or a related entity are eligible to participate if selected by the Committee.

The number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2025 Plan may not exceed 400,000 shares, subject to any adjustments as provided in the 2025 Plan.

The foregoing summary description of the 2025 Plan does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the 2025 Plan, which has been filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

For additional information regarding the 2025 Plan, please refer to "Proposal 3 – “Approval of the World Acceptance Corporation 2025 Stock Incentive Plan” in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2025.

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on August 20, 2025. Of the 5,446,636 shares outstanding and entitled to vote, 4,937,225 shares were represented at the Annual Meeting, which constituted a quorum. At the Annual Meeting, the Company's shareholders voted on the matters disclosed in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2025 (the "Proxy Statement"). The final voting results for each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders at the Annual Meeting are as follows:

Proposal 1 — Election of Directors

Elected the following seven individuals to serve as members of the Company's Board of Directors until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier death, resignation or removal:

						Votes Cast For						Votes Withheld						Broker Non-Votes
Ken R. Bramlett, Jr.						4,313,432						273,811						349,982
R. Chad Prashad						4,558,680						28,563						349,982
Scott J. Vassalluzzo						4,195,799						391,444						349,982
Charles D. Way						4,394,720						192,523						349,982
Darrell E. Whitaker						4,336,074						251,169						349,982
Elizabeth R. Neuhoff						4,577,463						9,780						349,982
Benjamin E. Robinson III						4,578,980						8,263						349,982

Proposal 2 — Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

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Approved, on an advisory (non-biding) basis, the executive compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the Proxy Statement:

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
4,459,675						114,634						12,932						349,984

Proposal 3 — Approval of the World Acceptance Corporation 2025 Stock Incentive Plan

Approved the World Acceptance Corporation 2025 Stock Incentive Plan:

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
3,694,122						827,657						24,706						390,740

Proposal 4 — Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026:

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
4,904,334						32,194						697						—

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number			Exhibit Description
10.1			World Acceptance Corporation 2025 Stock Incentive Plan
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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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
						By: /s/ R. Chad Prashad
						R. Chad Prashad
						President and Chief Executive Officer
						Date:			August 22, 2025

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FAQ

What does the World Acceptance Corporation 2025 Stock Incentive Plan authorize (WRLD)?

The plan authorizes issuance of up to 400,000 shares of common stock, subject to adjustments under the plan.

Who is eligible to receive awards under the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan?

Eligibility includes employees and non-employee directors of the company or related entities if selected by the Compensation and Stock Option Committee.

Who administers the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan for WRLD?

The plan is administered by the company’s Compensation and Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors.

Where can I find the full terms of the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan?

The complete plan text is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report, and additional discussion appears in the company’s Proxy Statement filed on July 23, 2025.