Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition; and

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 28, 2009, World Acceptance Corporation ("WRLD") issued a press release announcing financial information for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008. 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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press release issued January 28, 2009

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