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Copart Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Results

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) today reported financial results for the quarter ended October 31, 2019.

For the three months ended October 31, 2019, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $554.4 million, $254.9 million, and $218.2 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $93.1 million, or 20.2%; an increase in gross profit of $59.0 million, or 30.1%; and an increase in net income of $104.1 million, or 91.2%, respectively, from the same period last year. Fully diluted earnings per share for the three months were $0.91 compared to $0.47 last year, an increase of 93.6%.

Excluding the impact of discrete income tax items, foreign currency-related gains, certain income tax benefits and payroll taxes related to accounting for stock option exercises, and the effect on common equivalent shares from ASU 2016-09, non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018, were $0.65 and $0.47, respectively. 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 Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 11 a.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 at http://stream.conferenceamerica.com/copart112119. A replay of the call will be available through January 20, 2020 by calling (877) 919-4059. Use confirmation code: 98898573.

About Copart

Copart, Inc., founded in 1982, is a global leader in online vehicle auctions. Copart’s innovative technology and online auction platform links sellers to more than 750,000 Members in over 170 countries. Copart offers services to process and sell salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, and in some cases, to end users. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, charities, fleet operators, dealers and also sells vehicles sourced from individual owners. With operations at over 200 locations in 11 countries, Copart has more than 150,000 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.

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 discrete income tax items, foreign currency-related gains, certain income tax benefits and payroll taxes related to accounting for stock option exercises, and the effect on common equivalent shares from ASU 2016-09. 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. From a financial planning and analysis perspective, Copart management analyzes its operating results with and without the impact of discrete income tax items, foreign currency-related gains, certain income tax benefits and payroll taxes related to accounting for stock option exercises, and the effect on common equivalent shares from ASU 2016-09.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, and 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.

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
October 31,

2019

2018

Service revenues and vehicle sales:

Service revenues

$

487,856

$

394,806

Vehicle sales

66,568

66,562

Total service revenues and vehicle sales

554,424

461,368

Operating expenses:

Yard operations

222,879

189,477

Cost of vehicle sales

58,764

57,756

Yard depreciation and amortization

16,820

17,185

Yard stock-based compensation

1,092

1,032

Gross profit

254,869

195,918

General and administrative

38,843

34,805

General and administrative depreciation and amortization

6,194

4,684

General and administrative stock-based compensation

4,441

4,989

Total operating expenses

349,033

309,928

Operating income

205,391

151,440

Other (expense) income:

Interest expense, net

(4,026

)

(3,691

)

Other income, net

717

1,037

Total other expense

(3,309

)

(2,654

)

Income before income taxes

202,082

148,786

Income tax (benefit) expense

(16,098

)

34,703

Net income

$

218,180

$

114,083

Basic net income per common share

$

0.94

$

0.49

Weighted average common shares outstanding

231,169

233,888

Diluted net income per common share

$

0.91

$

0.47

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

238,662

244,826

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

October 31, 2019

July 31, 2019

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

181,102

$

186,319

Accounts receivable, net

394,309

367,265

Vehicle pooling costs

86,035

76,548

Inventories

19,482

20,941

Income taxes receivable

48,370

19,526

Prepaid expenses and other assets

14,778

16,568

Total current assets

744,076

687,167

Property and equipment, net

1,545,714

1,427,726

Operating lease right-of-use assets

136,368

Intangibles, net

52,617

55,156

Goodwill

337,179

333,321

Deferred income taxes

404

411

Other assets

39,581

43,836

Total assets

$

2,855,939

$

2,547,617

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

289,247

$

270,918

Deferred revenue

5,113

6,466

Income taxes payable

1,313

3,482

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

27,055

Current portion of revolving loan facility and finance lease liabilities

590

1,138

Total current liabilities

323,318

282,004

Deferred income taxes

53,678

48,683

Income taxes payable

38,965

35,116

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

113,263

Long-term debt, revolving loan facility and finance lease liabilities, net of discount

399,979

400,091

Other liabilities

137

3,342

Total liabilities

929,340

769,236

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:

Preferred stock

Common stock

23

23

Additional paid-in capital

587,643

572,559

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(119,290

)

(132,529

)

Retained earnings

1,458,223

1,338,328

Total stockholders' equity

1,926,599

1,778,381

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

2,855,939

$

2,547,617

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended October 31,

2019

2018

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

218,180

$

114,083

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization, including debt cost

23,704

21,978

Allowance for doubtful accounts

382

128

Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates

855

(184

)

Stock-based compensation

5,533

6,021

Gain on sale of property and equipment

(272

)

(102

)

Deferred income taxes

4,839

(888

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(25,408

)

(29,270

)

Vehicle pooling costs

(9,358

)

(10,313

)

Inventories

1,710

(3,268

)

Prepaid expenses and other current and non-current assets

4,079

614

Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

256

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

16,587

(20,611

)

Deferred revenue

(1,437

)

467

Income taxes receivable

(28,740

)

15,286

Income taxes payable

1,700

14,177

Other liabilities

(152

)

(435

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

212,458

107,683

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment, including acquisitions

(131,793

)

(62,336

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

283

810

Net cash used in investing activities

(131,510

)

(61,526

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

12,620

1,229

Payments for employee stock-based tax withholdings

(101,354

)

(2

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(88,734

)

1,227

Effect of foreign currency translation

2,569

(1,595

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(5,217

)

45,789

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

186,319

274,520

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

181,102

$

320,309

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Interest paid

$

4,506

$

4,525

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

$

7,465

$

6,053

Copart, Inc.

Additional Financial Information

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
October 31,

2019

2018

GAAP net income

$

218,180

$

114,083

Effect of discrete income tax items

(3,008

)

Effect of foreign currency-related gains, net of tax

(263

)

(345

)

Effect of recognizing tax benefit on exercise of employee stock options

(62,365

)

(175

)

Effect of payroll taxes on certain executive stock compensation, net of tax

2,867

Non-GAAP net income

$

155,411

$

113,563

GAAP net income per diluted common share

$

0.91

$

0.47

Non-GAAP net income per diluted common share

$

0.65

$

0.47

GAAP diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

238,662

244,826

Effect on common equivalent shares from ASU 2016-09

(1,306

)

(2,441

)

Non-GAAP diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

237,356

242,385

Contacts:

Melissa Hunter, Executive Support Manager, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
972-391-5090 or melissa.hunter@copart.com

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