Credit Acceptance: Chief Analytics and Chief Sales Officers to retire effective Feb. 1, 2026
Credit Acceptance said Chief Analytics Officer Arthur L. Smith and Chief Sales Officer Daniel A. Ulatowski will retire as officers and employees effective February 1, 2026. Each is expected to serve as a non-employee advisor until July 31, 2026, under separation and advisory agreements that are subject to a general release of claims. The filing does not name replacements, and the stock options of both men will remain exercisable through December 30, 2026.
Key points
- Arthur L. Smith, Chief Analytics Officer, retires effective February 1, 2026, with a monthly consulting fee of $66,758.01 during the advisory period
- Daniel A. Ulatowski, Chief Sales Officer, retires effective February 1, 2026, with a monthly consulting fee of $64,166.67 during the advisory period
- Advisory services are expected to run until July 31, 2026, and stock options for both officers remain exercisable through December 30, 2026
The filing
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