Charles Way Biography and Net Worth

Director of World Acceptance


Charles D. Way is Independent Director of the Company. Mr. Way is currently a private investor following an extensive career at Ryan’s Restaurant Group, Inc., a publicly traded restaurant company that was acquired by Buffets, Inc. in 2006. While at Ryan’s, he served as Chief Executive Officer from 1989 to 2006, President from 1988 to 2004, Executive Vice President from 1986 to 1988, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 1981 to 1986, Treasurer and Secretary from 1981 to 1988, and Controller from 1979 to 1981. He also served as a director of Ryan’s from 1981 to 2006 and as chairman of Ryan’s board of directors from 1992 to 2006. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Clemson University.

How do I contact Charles D. Way?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Way and other World Acceptance executives is 108 FREDRICK STREET, GREENVILLE SC, 29606. World Acceptance can also be reached via phone at (864) 298-9800. Learn More on Charles D. Way's contact information.

Has Charles D. Way been buying or selling shares of World Acceptance?

Charles D. Way has not been actively trading shares of World Acceptance during the last quarter. Most recently, Charles D. Way sold 833 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.00, for a transaction totalling $162,435.00. Learn More on Charles D. Way's trading history.

Who are World Acceptance's active insiders?

World Acceptance's insider roster includes John Calmes, Jr. (Insider), Alice Caulder (SVP), Jason Childers (SVP), Daniel Dyer (Insider), Scott McIntyre (SVP), R. Prashad (CEO), Luke Umstetter (SVP), Charles Way (Director), and Darrell Whitaker (Director). Learn More on World Acceptance's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of World Acceptance?

During the last year, insiders at the credit services provider sold shares 8 times. They sold a total of 10,892 shares worth more than $1,279,971.05. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 1st when insider Luke J Umstetter sold 400 shares worth more than $52,564.00. Insiders at World Acceptance own 40.9% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at World Acceptance.

Information on this page was last updated on 2/1/2024.

Charles D. Way Insider Trading History at World Acceptance

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
8/3/2021Sell833$195.00$162,435.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/23/2012Sell4,500$72.74$327,330.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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Charles D. Way Buying and Selling Activity at World Acceptance

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World Acceptance Company Overview

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World Acceptance Corporation engages in consumer finance business in the United States. The company offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance, and ancillary products and services to individuals. It also provides income tax return preparation and filing services; and automobile club memberships. It serves individuals with limited access to other sources of consumer credit, such as banks, credit unions, other consumer finance businesses, and credit card lenders. World Acceptance Corporation was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Today's Range

Now: $137.01
Low: $135.70
High: $138.02

50 Day Range

MA: $132.58
Low: $118.59
High: $144.98

2 Week Range

Now: $137.01
Low: $88.79
High: $160.07

Volume

25,694 shs

Average Volume

43,182 shs

Market Capitalization

$833.02 million

P/E Ratio

11.87

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.43