FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2006

ADESA, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		1-32198		35-1842546
(State of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

13085 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard

Carmel, Indiana 46032

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(800) 923-3725

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 1, 2006, ADESA, Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report, announcing the appointment of Angel Rodolfo Sales as President and Chief Operating Officer of ADESA, Inc.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit

99.1		Press Release dated May 1, 2006

SIGNATURE

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, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: May 1, 2006	ADESA, INC.


	/s/ Cameron C. Hitchcock
	Cameron C. Hitchcock
	Executive Vice President and Chief
	Financial Officer