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Copart Inc (CPRT)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 17, 2023

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

COPART, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 000-23255 94-2867490
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
14185 Dallas Parkway Suite 300 Dallas Texas 75254
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(972) 391-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

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

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

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

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 CPRT The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

Section 2 — Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The following information and the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 are intended to be furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” This information and the exhibit attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date of this report, regardless of any general incorporation language in the filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On May 17, 2023, Copart, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, which ended April 30, 2023. The full text of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

Exhibit<br>Number Description
99.1 Press release, dated May 17, 2023 of Copart, Inc. announcing its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, which ended April 30, 2023.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL).

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.

Dated:     May 17, 2023                 COPART, INC.

By: /s/ LEAH STEARNS
Leah Stearns, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and duly Authorized Officer)

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit<br>Number Description
99.1 Press release, dated May 17, 2023 of Copart, Inc. announcing its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, which ended April 30, 2023.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL).

Document

Exhibit 99.1

Copart, Inc.

For Immediate Release

Copart Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

Dallas, Texas May 17, 2023 — Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) today reported financial results for the quarter ended April 30, 2023.

For the three months ended April 30, 2023, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $1,021.8 million, $483.4 million, and $350.4 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $81.9 million, or 8.7%; an increase in gross profit of $47.2 million, or 10.8%; and an increase in net income of $71.8 million, or 25.8%, respectively, from the same period last year. Fully diluted earnings per share for the three months were $0.72 compared to $0.58 last year, an increase of 24.1%.

For the nine months ended April 30, 2023, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $2,871.9 million, $1,279.4 million, and $890.0 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $254.4 million, or 9.7%; an increase in gross profit of $54.8 million, or 4.5%; and an increase in net income of $63.6 million, or 7.7%, respectively, from the same period last year. Fully diluted earnings per share for the nine months were $1.84 compared to $1.71 last year, an increase of 7.6%.

Excluding the impact of certain income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share for the three months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022 were $0.72, and $0.58, respectively, which was an increase of 24.1%. Excluding the impact of certain income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022, were $1.83, and $1.67, respectively, which was an increase of 9.6%. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) can be found in the tables attached to this press release.

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Copart will conduct a conference call to discuss the results for the quarter. The call will be webcast live and can be accessed via hyperlink at www.copart.com/investorrelations. A replay of the call will be available through August 2023 by visiting www.copart.com/investorrelations.

About Copart

Copart, Inc., founded in 1982, is a global leader in online vehicle auctions and vehicle remarketing services. Copart’s innovative technology and online auction platform links sellers to more than 750,000 members in over 190 countries. Copart offers services to process and sell vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, and to the general public. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet operators, dealers, vehicle rental companies, charities, and individuals. With operations at over 200 locations in 11 countries, Copart has more than 250,000 vehicles available online every day. Copart currently operates in the United States (Copart.com), Canada (Copart.ca), the United Kingdom (Copart.co.uk), Brazil (Copart.com.br), the Republic of Ireland (Copart.ie), Germany (Copart.de), Finland (Copart.fi), the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain (Copartmea.com), and Spain (Copart.es). For more information, or to become a Member, visit Copart.com/Register.

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Copart, Inc. ~ 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas TX 75254 ~ (972) 391-5000

Copart, Inc.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Included in this release are certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP net income per diluted share, which exclude the impact of certain income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation. These non-GAAP financial measures do not represent alternative financial measures under GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Furthermore, these non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive view of Copart’s operations in accordance with GAAP and should only be read in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP financial measures. This information constitutes non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, Copart has presented herein, and will present in other information it publishes that contains these non-GAAP financial measures, a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Copart believes the presentation of non-GAAP net income per diluted share included in this release in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP financial measures provides meaningful information for investors, analysts and management in assessing Copart’s business trends and financial performance.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by our statements and comments. For a more complete discussion of the risks that could affect our business, please review the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” and the other risks identified in Copart’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We encourage investors to review these disclosures carefully. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time on our behalf.

Contact: Brooke Boston, Executive Assistant, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
brooke.boston@copart.com
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Copart, Inc. ~ 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas TX 75254 ~ (972) 391-5000

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended <br>April 30, Nine Months Ended <br>April 30,
2023 2022 % Change 2023 2022 % Change
Service revenues and vehicle sales:
Service revenues $ 847,249 $ 766,316 10.6 % 2,363,886 $ 2,145,224 10.2 %
Vehicle sales 174,582 173,625 0.6 % 508,041 472,309 7.6 %
Total service revenues and vehicle sales 1,021,831 939,941 8.7 % 2,871,927 2,617,533 9.7 %
Operating expenses:
Yard operations 343,617 313,365 9.7 % 1,020,674 878,740 16.2 %
Cost of vehicle sales 159,443 157,236 1.4 % 465,282 423,948 9.7 %
Yard depreciation and amortization 33,090 31,646 4.6 % 101,520 86,383 17.5 %
Yard stock-based compensation 2,251 1,417 58.9 % 5,038 3,813 32.1 %
Gross profit 483,430 436,277 10.8 % 1,279,413 1,224,649 4.5 %
General and administrative 52,395 50,188 4.4 % 144,772 134,057 8.0 %
General and administrative depreciation and amortization 4,281 4,933 (13.2) % 13,323 15,269 (12.7) %
General and administrative stock-based compensation 7,830 8,401 (6.8) % 25,366 25,119 1.0 %
Total operating expenses 602,907 567,186 6.3 % 1,775,975 1,567,329 13.3 %
Operating income 418,924 372,755 12.4 % 1,095,952 1,050,204 4.4 %
Other expense:
Interest income (expense), net 17,878 (4,492) (498.0) % 36,780 (14,032) (362.1) %
Other income (expense), net 3,628 1,342 170.3 % (2,096) 1,314 (259.5) %
Total other income (expense) 21,506 (3,150) (782.7) % 34,684 (12,718) (372.7) %
Income before income taxes 440,430 369,605 19.2 % 1,130,636 1,037,486 9.0 %
Income tax expense 89,999 90,985 (1.1) % 240,680 211,091 14.0 %
Net income $ 350,431 $ 278,620 25.8 % $ 889,956 $ 826,395 7.7 %
Basic net income per common share $ 0.73 $ 0.59 23.7 % $ 1.87 $ 1.74 7.5 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding 476,787 475,010 0.4 % 476,417 474,554 0.4 %
Diluted net income per common share $ 0.72 $ 0.58 24.1 % $ 1.84 $ 1.71 7.6 %
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 483,690 481,448 0.5 % 482,718 482,576 %
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Copart, Inc. ~ 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas TX 75254 ~ (972) 391-5000

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

April 30, 2023 July 31, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 2,114,183 $ 1,384,236
Accounts receivable, net 693,834 578,573
Vehicle pooling costs 119,724 112,242
Inventories 44,999 58,791
Income taxes receivable 428 49,882
Prepaid expenses and other assets 27,862 18,731
Total current assets 3,001,030 2,202,455
Property and equipment, net 2,710,933 2,485,764
Operating lease right-of-use assets 105,260 116,303
Intangibles, net 49,676 54,680
Goodwill 406,640 401,954
Other assets 76,266 47,708
Total assets $ 6,349,805 $ 5,308,864
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 441,466 $ 399,034
Deferred revenue 25,664 20,061
Income taxes payable 18,534
Current portion of operating and finance lease liabilities 20,900 21,794
Total current liabilities 506,564 440,889
Deferred income taxes 76,690 80,060
Income taxes payable 65,745 64,637
Operating and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion 86,016 95,683
Long-term debt and other liabilities 22,368 1,996
Total liabilities 757,383 683,265
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock 48 48
Additional paid-in capital 901,495 838,508
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (152,459) (169,365)
Retained earnings 4,843,338 3,956,408
Total stockholders' equity 5,592,422 4,625,599
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 6,349,805 $ 5,308,864
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Copart, Inc. ~ 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas TX 75254 ~ (972) 391-5000

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended April 30,
2023 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 889,956 $ 826,395
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization, including debt cost 115,320 102,333
Allowance for credit loss 1,480 1,456
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates 5,446 794
Stock-based compensation 30,404 28,932
Gain on sale of property and equipment (965) (1,280)
Deferred income taxes (3,236) 14,582
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (115,098) (109,636)
Vehicle pooling costs (7,300) (20,029)
Inventories 14,870 (13,367)
Prepaid expenses, other current and non-current assets (33,830) (37,842)
Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities 595 436
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities 30,314 45,745
Deferred revenue 5,516 388
Income taxes receivable 49,430 18,416
Income taxes payable 22,731 6,531
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,005,633 863,854
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (346,524) (234,810)
Purchase of assets in connection with acquisitions (493)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 20,509 2,622
Purchase of held to maturity securities (374,866)
Proceeds from the sale of held to maturity securities 149,977
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate (2,744)
Net cash used in investing activities (328,759) (457,570)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 27,220 16,108
Proceeds from the issuance of Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares 5,363 5,026
Payments for employee stock-based tax withholdings (3,026) (872)
Drawdown on revolving loan facility 21,481
Debt offering costs (1,212)
Payments of finance lease obligations (18) (472)
Net cash provided by financing activities 51,020 18,578
Effect of foreign currency translation 2,053 (18,304)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 729,947 406,558
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 1,384,236 1,048,260
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 2,114,183 $ 1,454,818
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid $ 1,586 $ 14,485
Income taxes paid, net of refunds $ 171,438 $ 195,521
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Copart, Inc. ~ 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas TX 75254 ~ (972) 391-5000

Copart, Inc.

Additional Financial Information

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended <br>April 30, Nine Months Ended <br>April 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
GAAP net income $ 350,431 $ 278,620 $ 889,956 $ 826,395
Effect of certain discrete income tax items (17,490)
Effect of certain legal matters, net of tax 5,092 5,092
Effect of recognizing tax benefit on exercise of stock-based compensation (4,370) (2,244) (5,110) (9,197)
Non-GAAP net income $ 346,061 $ 281,468 $ 884,846 $ 804,800
GAAP net income per diluted common share $ 0.72 $ 0.58 $ 1.84 $ 1.71
Non-GAAP net income per diluted common share $ 0.72 $ 0.58 $ 1.83 $ 1.67
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Copart, Inc. ~ 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas TX 75254 ~ (972) 391-5000