-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, HuOsOJU9eXOYlbqVJDEu9uolCaSeQqhOtc79GB7nA5D/wGY2EZKUyDIJZUnu1R1C ZyxRzXBV2JLkuYcpMVP5wQ== 0000950137-06-004038.txt : 20060331 0000950137-06-004038.hdr.sgml : 20060331 20060331161311 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950137-06-004038 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20051225 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060331 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060331 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000880026 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-MOTOR VEHICLES & MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & SUPPLIES [5010] IRS NUMBER: 953790111 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-43247 FILM NUMBER: 06729066 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER STREET 2: SUITE 500 CITY: WESTCHESTER STATE: IL ZIP: 60154 BUSINESS PHONE: 708-492-7000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER STREET 2: SUITE 500 CITY: WESTCHESTER STATE: IL ZIP: 60154 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS INC /CA DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 10-K/A 1 n03671ae10vkza.htm AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT e10vkza
 

 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-K/A
Amendment No. 1
     
þ   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 25, 2005
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 033-43247
 
INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Illinois
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization
  95-3790111
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
Two Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 500
Westchester, Illinois 60154
(708) 492-7000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
     Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ
     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
     Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ
     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.
Large Accelerated Filer o.           Accelerated Filer o.           Non-Accelerated Filer þ.
     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
     All of the voting and non-voting common equity of the Registrant is held by affiliates. The number of shares of the Registrant’s stock outstanding as of December 25, 2005: 100
 
 

 


 

EXPLANATORY NOTE
     This Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2005 (the “Annual Report”) of Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (the “Company”) is being filed to correct typographical errors (i) in the Commission File Number on the cover page, (ii) on the Signature Page to the Annual Report, (iii) in the page numbers in our Financial Statement Schedules, (iv) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period ending December 26, 2004, and (v) in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the period December 27, 2004 — May 24, 2005. Additionally, revisions have been made to the first sentence of the second paragraph of the Financial Condition and Liquidity portion of Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, to reflect corrections relating to the typographical error described in the immediately preceding clause (v).
     Except as described above, this Amendment No. 1 does not change any previously reported financial results or otherwise amend the Annual Report as previously filed. Furthermore, except for the matters described above, this Amendment No. 1 does not update or otherwise amend the Annual Report as previously filed for changes in events, estimates or other developments subsequent to March 27, 2006 (the date of the original filing of the Annual Report).


 

PART II
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
     The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the “Selected Financial Data,” the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Report. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that are based on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by forward-looking statements for various reasons including those discussed in “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Refer to “Risk Factors” for a further discussion of some of the factors that affect or could affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
Overview
     We provide insurance companies and other vehicle suppliers cost-effective salvage processing solutions principally on a consignment basis. The consignment method includes both a percentage of sale and fixed fee basis. Under the percentage of sale and fixed fee consignment methods, the vehicle is not owned by us and only the fees associated with processing the vehicle are recorded as revenue. The percentage of sale consignment method offers potentially increased profits over fixed fee consignment by providing incentives to both ourselves and the salvage provider to invest in vehicle enhancements, thereby maximizing vehicle selling prices. The proceeds from the sale of the vehicle itself are not included in revenue. We also, on a very limited basis, sometimes acquire vehicles via purchase. Under the purchase method, the vehicle is owned by us, and the proceeds from the sale of the vehicle are recorded as revenue. Our operating results are subject to fluctuations, including quarterly fluctuations, that can result from a number of factors, some of which are more significant for sales under the purchase method.
     On February 22, 2005, IAAI entered into a merger agreement with Axle Merger and Axle Holdings. On May 25, 2005, Axle Merger merged with and into IAAI, with IAAI continuing as the surviving corporation, and IAAI became a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Axle Holdings, which is owned by the LLC (which is controlled by affiliates of Kelso). The following transactions occurred in connection with the merger:
    Approximately 11.8 million shares of IAAI’s outstanding common stock were converted into the right to receive $28.25 per share in cash.
 
    All outstanding options to purchase shares of IAAI’s common stock (other than certain options held by the continuing investors, which were exchanged into stock options of Axle Holdings) were canceled in exchange for payments in cash of $28.25 per underlying share, less the applicable option exercise price.

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    Affiliates of Kelso, Parthenon and certain of its affiliates, Magnetite, Brian T. Clingen, Dan Simon and the continuing investors contributed approximately $143.6 million in cash to the LLC, which now holds all the outstanding shares of Axle Holdings.
 
    The continuing investors exchanged stock options of IAAI with an aggregate spread value of approximately $3.3 million into stock options of Axle Holdings with an equivalent aggregate spread value.
 
    Axle Merger entered into new senior secured credit facilities, comprised of a $50.0 million revolving credit facility and a $115.0 million term loan and, upon completion of the merger, IAAI assumed Axle Merger’s obligations under such credit facilities and all of IAAI’s domestic subsidiaries guaranteed these credit facilities.
 
    IAAI Finance issued $150.0 million of 11% Senior Notes due April 1, 2013, or the notes and, upon completion of the merger, IAAI assumed IAAI Finance’s obligations under the notes and all of IAAI’s domestic subsidiaries guaranteed the notes on a senior unsecured basis. Upon completion of the merger of Axle Merger with and into IAAI, IAAI Finance merged with and into IAAI, with IAAI continuing as the surviving corporation.
 
    The LLC contributed to Axle Merger, through Axle Holdings, approximately $143.6 million in cash, representing the cash equity contribution by affiliates of Kelso, Parthenon and certain of its affiliates, Magnetite, the continuing investors and certain third party investors.
 
    IAAI used the net proceeds from these contributions and financings to:
    fund the cash consideration payable to its shareholders and option holders under the merger agreement;
 
    repay the outstanding principal and accrued interest under its then existing credit facility; and
 
    pay related transaction fees and expenses.
     We accounted for the transactions using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, our financial data in respect of reporting periods subsequent to May 24, 2005, or successor periods, reflect the purchase method of accounting.
Recent Events
     On March 19, 2006, our Grand Prairie, Texas facility was flooded when the local authorities opened flood gates causing the waters of Mountain Creek to spill over into the facility, resulting in water damage to the majority of vehicles on the property as well as to the interior office space. Although it is difficult to estimate the loss at this time, it is possible that the damage could exceed the $1.0 million deductible under our insurance policy which covers this particular property. We are working to resume full operations at this facility as soon as possible.
Significant Items Affecting Comparability
     The merger transactions resulted in a new basis of accounting under SFAS 141. This change creates many differences between reporting for IAAI post-merger, as successor, and IAAI pre-merger, as predecessor. The predecessor financial data for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2005, generally will not be comparable to the successor financial data for periods after that date. The merger resulted in IAAI having an entirely new capital structure, which results in significant differences between predecessor and successor in the equity sections of the financial statements. In addition, the successor incurred debt issuance costs and $265.0 million of debt in connection with the merger. As a result, interest expense and debt will not be comparable between the predecessor and the successor. We have made certain adjustments to increase or decrease the carrying amount of assets and liabilities to their fair values as of the merger date as a result of preliminary estimates and certain assumptions we believe are reasonable, which, in a number of instances, have resulted in changes to amortization and depreciation expense

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amounts. The final appraisals are not yet complete, and thus we have not yet completed our allocation of purchase price and may make further adjustments to the preliminary allocations in subsequent periods. The successor and predecessor results during 2005 have been combined for purposes of comparison with prior periods in the “Results of Operations” section of our Management Discussion and Analysis.
Acquisitions and New Operations
     Since 1991, we have grown through a series of acquisitions and opening of new sites and as of March 1, 2006, we have a total of 81 sites. In 2005, we acquired branches in Altoona, Pennsylvania and Charleston, South Carolina and opened new operations in Jacksonville, Florida.
Results of Operations
     The following table sets forth our results of operations for the year ended December 25, 2005 and the year ended December 26, 2004. The results for the year ended December 25, 2005 set forth the combined successor and predecessor revenues, cost of sales, operating expense, other (income) expense and income taxes for that year.
                 
    Fiscal year ended  
    December 25,     December 26,  
    2005     2004  
    (dollars in thousands)  
Revenues:
               
Fee income
  $ 240,129     $ 208,743  
Vehicle sales
    40,726       31,436  
 
           
 
    280,855       240,179  
 
               
Cost of sales:
               
Branch cost
    175,229       157,297  
Vehicle cost
    34,618       26,694  
 
           
 
    209,847       183,991  
 
           
Gross profit
    71,008       56,188  
 
Operating expense:
               
Selling, general and administrative
    40,452       34,978  
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment
    (699 )     301  
Merger costs
    20,762        
 
           
 
    60,515       35,279  
Earnings (loss) from operations
  $ 10,493     $ 20,909  
 
               
Other (income) expense:
               
Interest expense
    15,588       1,572  
Other income
    (2,788 )     (67 )
 
           
 
Earnings (loss) before taxes
    (2,307 )     19,404  
 
Income taxes
    3,567       7,139  
 
           
 
Net earnings (loss)
  $ (5,874 )   $ 12,265  
 
           

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     Year Ended December 25, 2005 Compared to the Year Ended December 26, 2004
     Revenues increased 17% to $280.9 million for the year ended December 25, 2005, from $240.2 million in 2004. The increase in revenues was primarily due to a higher volume of vehicles sold and a higher average selling price for vehicles sold at auction. Vehicle sales increased 30% to $40.7 million for the year ended December 25, 2005 from $31.4 million in 2004. Vehicles sold under the purchase method accounted for approximately 4% of vehicles sold in each of 2005 and 2004. Fee income for 2005 increased 15% to $240.2 million versus $208.7 million in 2004 due to more favorable pricing and an increase in vehicles sold.
     Cost of sales increased 14% to $209.8 million for the year ended December 25, 2005, versus $184.0 million for last year. Vehicle cost of $34.6 million increased $7.9 million in 2005 from $26.7 million in 2004. This increase is primarily related to an increase in the number of vehicles sold under the purchase method. Branch cost of $175.2 million, which includes depreciation, increased $17.9 million in 2005 from $157.3 million in 2004. Branch cost includes tow, office and yard labor, occupancy, depreciation and other costs inherent in operating the branch. New branches opened in 2005 account for approximately $2.6 million of additional branch costs, including those located in Louisiana and Mississippi to support hurricane Katrina efforts. Excluding the impact of new branches, branch costs increased $15.3 million primarily due to increased volumes and increases in towing, occupancy costs, performance-based bonus and auction and yard related expenses.
     Gross profit of $71.0 million for the year ended December 25, 2005 increased $14.8 million, or 26%, from $56.2 million for 2004. The increase is primarily related to more favorable pricing and an increase in the number of vehicles sold. Gross profit margins, as a percent of revenue, increased to 25.3% from 23.4% in the prior year.
     Selling, general and administrative expense of $40.5 million in 2005 was $5.5 million more than the expense of $35.0 million in 2004. This increase is primarily related to the amortization of intangible assets, such as supplier relationships, trade names and software, arising from the merger. Amortization of intangible assets amounted to $5.2 million in 2005 and $0.6 million in 2004.
     Gain on sale of property and equipment increased to $0.7 million in 2005 from a loss of $0.3 million in 2004. The increase is due primarily to the sale of one of our properties in Houston for $0.5 million.
     Interest expense of $15.6 million for the year ended December 25, 2005 increased $14.0 million from $1.6 million for 2004. This increase was primarily attributable to interest incurred on the $150.0 million of 11% Senior Notes due 2013 and a new $115.0 million term loan with a seven year maturity. The notes and our new senior credit facilities, including the term loan, are described in “Financial Condition and Liquidity.”
     Merger costs in 2005 of $20.8 million are primarily related to $9.0 million in legal and advisory fees, $5.0 million in management fees, $4.1 million in change of control payments, $0.8 million in insurance costs and $1.9 million net interest on bond indebtedness incurred in connection with the merger transaction.
     Other income of $2.8 million for the year ended December 25, 2005 increased $2.7 million from $0.1 million in 2004. The increase is primarily related to the $2.4 million settlement we received from TN Tech related to the crash of an Emery DC-8 aircraft onto our Rancho Cordova, California facility on February 16, 2000.

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     Income tax expense for the year 2005 was $3.6 million, a decrease of $3.5 million from the income tax expense of $7.1 million for 2004. Income tax expense decreased due to lower 2005 earnings. Our effective tax rates for the years 2005 and 2004 were (155)% and 37%, respectively. We expect that our effective tax rate in 2006 will be approximately 38%.
     Our net loss for the year 2005 was $5.9 million, a decrease of $18.2 million from our net earnings of $12.3 million for the fiscal year 2004.
     Year Ended December 26, 2004 Compared to the Year Ended December 28, 2003
     Revenues increased 15% to $240.2 million for the year ended December 26, 2004, from $209.7 million in 2003. The increase in revenues was primarily due to a higher volume of vehicles sold and a higher average selling price for vehicles sold at auction. The $8.5 million or 21% decline in vehicle sales is primarily related to our shift away from vehicles sold under the purchase method. Vehicles sold under the purchase method accounted for less than 4% of the total vehicles sold in 2004, versus approximately 6% in 2003. Fee income for 2004 increased 23% to $208.7 million versus $169.7 million in 2003. Fee income increased primarily due to higher unit volumes.
     Cost of sales increased $13.5 million to $184.0 million for the year ended December 26, 2004, versus $170.5 million for last year. Vehicle cost of $26.7 million decreased $8.6 million in 2004 from $35.3 million in 2003. This decrease is primarily related to our shift away from vehicles sold under the purchase method. Branch cost of $157.3 million increased $22.1 million in 2004 from $135.2 million in 2003. Branch cost includes tow, office and yard labor, occupancy, depreciation and other costs inherent in operating the branch. New branches opened in 2004 account for approximately $1.7 million of additional branch costs. Excluding the impact of new branches, branch costs increased $20.4 million primarily due to increased volumes and increases in towing, performance-based bonus, and insurance expense.
     Gross profit of $56.2 million for the year ended December 26, 2004 increased $17.0 million, or 43%, from $39.2 million for 2003.
     Selling, general and administrative expense of $35.0 million in 2004 was $4.8 million more than the expense of $30.2 million in 2003. This increase was primarily due to performance-based bonus expense, costs related to compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and higher depreciation expense associated with the implementation of our new information technology system. Professional services related to the audit and the compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley was $1.9 million in 2004. Amortization of intangible assets is now included within this category of expense and amounted to $0.6 million in 2004 and $0.5 million in 2003.
     Loss on sale of property and equipment increased to $0.3 million in 2004. The loss primarily relates to a $0.8 million loss on the exit of the Woodinville facility which was partially offset by a $0.5 million gain on the sale of South Boston.
     There were no business transformation costs for the year ended December 26, 2004, versus $3.9 million for 2003. Business transformation costs included expenses related to data base conversions, training and other activity related to the rollout of our new information technology system.
     Interest expense of $1.6 million for the year ended December 26, 2004 increased $0.1 million from $1.5 million for 2003. At December 26, 2004, the outstanding balance related to the term loan with

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our lenders was $16.9 million and $6.0 million related to the revolver. At December 26, 2004, the interest rate on the term loan was 5.4%.
     Income tax expense for the year 2004 was $7.1 million, an increase of $5.8 million from the income tax expense of $1.3 million for 2003. Our effective tax rates for the years 2004 and 2003 were 37% and 36%, respectively.
     Our net earnings for the year 2004 was $12.3 million, an increase of $10.0 million from our net earnings of $2.3 million for the fiscal year 2003.
Financial Condition and Liquidity
     Historically, IAAI has relied on cash flows from operations and revolving credit borrowings to finance our working capital requirements and capital expenditures. During the quarter ended June 26, 2005, we funded the payment of the cash consideration payable in connection with the merger to old shareholders and option holders of IAAI, the retirement of pre-merger debt, and the payment of fees and expenses related to the transactions, primarily from (i) borrowings under our new $165.0 million senior credit facilities, (ii) the issuance of the $115.0 million senior notes, and (iii) proceeds of the sale of interests in the LLC that were contributed to IAAI. We funded our capital expenditures for the remainder of 2005 from a combination of cash generated from operations and revolving credit borrowings.
     Net cash provided by operating activities during 2005 was $14.0 million, a $17.5 million decrease from the same period last year, primarily as a result of the costs of the merger transactions. Additionally, we received a $5.1 million refund of federal income taxes in September 2005 related to estimated tax payments made for the pre-merger period.
     Net cash used in investing activities during 2005 was $372.9 million, consisting primarily of funds used for the payment of the cash consideration payable in connection with the merger to old shareholders and option holders of IAAI, the purchase of the Altoona facility, capital expenditures, and earn out payments made in connection with prior acquisitions. Capital expenditures were approximately $18.2 million for 2005. These capital expenditures consisted of various branch improvements, including upgrades to existing branches, the development of new facilities, and continued enhancements to our new information technology system.
     Net cash provided by financing activities during 2005 was $371.5 million compared to $4.5 million used during 2004. This increase resulted primarily from (i) the issuance of the 11% Senior Notes due 2013, (ii) proceeds of the sale of the interests in the LLC that were contributed to IAAI, and (iii) borrowings under the new credit facilities. These increases were partially offset by the repayment of our old senior credit facilities and the incurred issuance costs related to the new debt.
     At December 25, 2005, we had current assets of $109.0 million, including $25.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, current liabilities of $57.0 million and working capital of $52.0 million, which represents a $35.1 million increase from December 26, 2004.
     Our accounts receivable decreased $3.5 million to $46.9 million as of December 25, 2005, from $50.4 million as of December 26, 2004. Accounts receivable consists of balances due from our salvage providers and buyers. Accounts receivable also includes advance charges paid by us on behalf of salvage providers. These charges typically include storage and tow fees incurred at a temporary storage or repair shop prior to our moving the vehicle to one of our facilities. Inventory increased $5.1 million to $19.6 million as of December 25, 2005, from $14.5 million as of December 26, 2004. Inventory consists of capitalized tow charges on vehicles on hand and the cost of purchased vehicles once title is received.

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Inventory increased due to an increase in the number of units in inventory and higher per unit costs due primarily to higher tow charges.
     Capital expenditures were approximately $18.2 million for 2005. These capital expenditures consisted of several growth projects and elective spending, including various branch improvements, upgrades to existing branches, the development of new facilities and continued enhancements to our information technology system.
     On May 19, 2005, we entered into new senior credit facilities comprised of a $50.0 million revolving credit facility maturing in 2011 and a $115.0 million term loan facility maturing in 2012. The revolver is principally used for working capital purposes, and the term loan was used to finance the merger and related transactions, including the repayment of our old senior credit facilities. For purposes of calculating interest, loans under the senior credit facilities are designated as Eurodollar rate loans or, in certain circumstances, base rate loans, plus applicable borrowing margins. Eurodollar loans bear interest at the rate for deposits in dollars appearing on page 3570 of the Telerate screen as of 11:00 a.m., London time, two business days prior to the beginning of the applicable interest period, plus a borrowing margin as described below. Interest on Eurodollar rate loans is payable (i) as to any Eurodollar loan having an interest period of three months or less, on the last day of such interest period, and (ii) as to any Eurodollar loan having an interest period longer than three months, each day that is three months, or a whole multiple thereof, after the first day of such interest period and the last day of such interest period. Base rate loans bear interest at (a) the greater of (i) the rate most recently announced by the Bank of New York as its “prime rate” in effect at its principal office in New York City and (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined in our senior credit agreement) plus 0.50% per annum, plus (b) a borrowing margin as described below. The margin varies from 2.25% to 2.75% on Eurodollar revolving loans and from 2.50% to 2.75% on Eurodollar term loans. The margin varies from 1.25% to 1.75% on base rate revolving loans and from 1.50% to 1.75% on base rate term loans. The amount of the margin is based on our leverage ratio. As of December 25, 2005, the weighted average annual interest rate applicable to Eurodollar rate loans was 7.14% for the new senior credit facilities. During the successor period May 25, 2005 to December 25, 2005, the weighted average annual interest rate for the new senior credit facilities was 6.45%. A commitment fee of 0.50% on the unused portion of the senior credit facilities is payable on a quarterly basis. As of December 25, 2005, $48.0 million was available for borrowing under the senior credit facilities. As of December 25, 2005, the Company was in compliance with the covenants of its credit facilities.
     Our obligations under the senior credit facilities are guaranteed by each existing direct and indirect subsidiary of IAAI. In addition, each future significant domestic subsidiary of IAAI is required to guarantee those obligations. The senior credit facilities are secured by (1) all existing and future property and assets, real and personal, of IAAI and each guarantor, subject to certain exceptions; (2) a pledge of 100% of the stock of each of IAAI’s existing and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries; (3) a pledge of 65% of the stock of each of IAAI’s future direct and indirect foreign subsidiaries; (4) all present and future intercompany debt of IAAI and each guarantor; and (5) all proceeds of the assets described in clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4) of this sentence. Under the senior credit facilities, we are required to meet specified restrictive financial covenants, including a maximum consolidated leverage ratio and minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio. The credit facilities also contain various other covenants that limit our ability to, among other things:
    incur additional indebtedness, including guarantees;
 
    create, incur, assume or permit to exist liens on property or assets;
 
    engage in sales, transfers and other dispositions of our property or assets;

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    declare or pay dividends to, make distributions to, or make redemptions and repurchases from, equity holders;
 
    make or commit to make capital expenditures over certain thresholds;
 
    make loans and investments and enter into acquisitions and joint ventures;
 
    prepay, redeem or repurchase our debt, or amend or modify the terms of certain material debt or certain other agreements; and
 
    restrict our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends and make distributions.
     We are currently in compliance with our obligations under the senior credit facilities.
     The covenants contained within the senior credit agreement are critical to an investor’s understanding of our financial liquidity, as a violation could cause a default and lenders could elect to declare all amounts borrowed due and payable. The coverage ratio covenants are based on consolidated EBITDA. Consolidated EBITDA is defined as net earnings (loss) plus income tax provision (benefit), interest (net), depreciation, and amortization with further adjustments including non-cash items, nonrecurring items, and sponsor advisory fees. While consolidated EBITDA is not a defined term under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, we believe that the inclusion of consolidated EBITDA is appropriate, as it provides additional information to demonstrate compliance with the financial covenants. Below is a table detailing consolidated EBITDA (in thousands):
                                         
    Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
    March 27,     June 26,     September 25,     December 25,     December 25,  
    2005     2005     2005     2005     2005  
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 5,021     $ (9,961 )   $ 507     $ (1,441 )   $ (5,874 )
Income taxes
    3,143       445       (206 )     185       3,567  
Interest expense (net)
    419       2,790       6,210       5,865       15,284  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,203       4,120       4,481       5,515       17,319  
 
                             
EBITDA
    11,786       (2,606 )     10,992       10,124       30,296  
Non-cash charges
    695       388                   1,083  
Non-recurring expense (income)
    (32 )     (3,197 )     351       (171 )     (3,049 )
Merger costs
    1,233       19,529                   20,762  
Estimated cost savings
    1,218                         1,218  
Allowance per credit agreement (1)
          1,000       1,000             2,000  
Advisory service fees
          49       125       125       299  
 
                             
 
                                       
Consolidated EBITDA
  $ 14,900     $ 15,163     $ 12,468     $ 10,078     $ 52,609  
 
                             
 
(1)   Per the credit agreement, EBITDA is to be increased by $1.0 million for the three month periods ended, September 25, 2005, and June 26, 2005 for covenant purposes only.
     The term loan under the senior credit facilities is amortized quarterly from December 31, 2005 through the date of maturity. The scheduled quarterly amortization payments are $0.3 million per quarter, with a balloon payment of $106.9 million due on May 19, 2012.

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     With respect to fiscal years beginning 2006 and later, we are required to make a mandatory annual prepayment of the term loan and the revolving loan in an amount equal to 75% of excess cash flow, as defined in the senior credit agreement, when the consolidated leverage ratio is 4.0x or greater, or 50% of excess cash flow when the consolidated leverage ratio is at least 3.0x but less than 4.0x. In addition, we are required to make a mandatory prepayment of the term loans with, among other things:
    100% of the net cash proceeds of certain debt issuances, and sales and leasebacks of real property, subject to certain exceptions;
 
    50% of the net cash proceeds from the issuance of additional equity interests; and
 
    100% of the net cash proceeds from any property or asset sale or recovery event in an amount exceeding $2.5 million in any fiscal year, subject to certain exceptions and reinvestment requirements.
Mandatory prepayments will be applied first to the base rate term loans and then to Eurodollar term loans.
     As of December 25, 2005, there were no borrowings under the revolving credit facilities, although we did have outstanding letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $2.0 million, and $115.0 million outstanding under the term loan facility. At December 25, 2005, the interest rate on borrowings under the term loan was 7.14%.
     On April 1, 2005, IAAI Finance issued $150.0 million of 11% Senior Notes due 2013. The obligations under the notes were assumed by IAAI on May 25, 2005, as a result of the merger. The notes mature on April 1, 2013, with interest paid semi-annually every April 1 and October 1. Under the indenture governing the notes, subject to exceptions, we must meet a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio to incur additional indebtedness. Prior to April 1, 2008, on any one or more occasions, the issuer may use the net proceeds of one or more equity offerings to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes at a redemption price of 111.00% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Otherwise, the notes are not redeemable until April 1, 2009. Starting on April 1, 2009, we have the option to redeem all or a portion of the notes at a redemption price equal to a percentage of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In the event of this kind of an optional redemption, the redemption price would be 105.50% for the 12-month period beginning April 1, 2009; 102.75% for the 12-month period beginning April 1, 2010; and 100.00% thereafter. If we experience specific kinds of changes of control, we must offer to purchase the notes at a price of 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The indenture governing the notes contains various covenants which, subject to exceptions, limit our ability, and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to, among other things:
    borrow money;
 
    incur liens;
 
    pay dividends or make certain other restricted payments or investments;
 
    issue disqualified stock;
 
    merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of our or their assets;
 
    enter into transactions with affiliates;
 
    create restrictions on dividends or other payments by the restricted subsidiaries;

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    sell certain assets and use proceeds from asset sales; and
 
    create guarantees of indebtedness by restricted subsidiaries.
     On May 25, 2005, we prepaid the outstanding principal amount of approximately $22.1 million on our prior credit facility, together with approximately $0.2 million of accrued interest, thereby paying off our prior credit facility in full.
     We have capital leases of approximately $0.7 million of which approximately $0.4 million is classified as short term. Other long-term liabilities included our post-retirement benefits liability that relates to a prior acquisition. The amount recorded at December 25, 2005 for the post-retirement benefits liability was approximately $1.3 million.
     We believe that existing cash, as well as cash generated from operations, together with available borrowings under our new senior credit facility, will be sufficient to fund capital expenditures and provide adequate working capital for operations for the next 12 months.
Summary Disclosure about Contractual Obligations
     The following table sets forth our long-term contractual cash obligations as of December 25, 2005, and the effect such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flows in future periods:
                                                         
    2006     2007     2008     2009     2010     Thereafter     Total  
    (dollars in thousands)  
Long-term debt:
                                                       
Term loan
  $ 1,143     $ 1,143     $ 1,143     $ 1,143     $ 1,143     $ 108,611     $ 114,326  
Senior notes
                                  150,000       150,000  
Capital leases(1)
    387       316       33                         736  
Operating leases
    25,854       24,614       22,842       20,194       17,620       124,477       235,601  
Other long-term obligations:
                                                       
Non-compete agreements
    248       243       183       20       20             714  
 
                                         
Total
  $ 27,632     $ 26,316     $ 24,201     $ 21,357     $ 18,783     $ 383,088     $ 501,377  
 
                                         
 
(1)   Includes related interest expense.
Critical Accounting Policies
     The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as the related disclosures. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. As such, we continuously evaluate our estimates. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

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     Goodwill
     As of December 25, 2005, we had $191.3 million of net goodwill recorded in our consolidated financial statements. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” we assess goodwill for possible impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of this asset may not be recoverable. Important factors that could trigger an impairment review include significant under-performance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; significant negative industry or economic trends; significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period; and our market capitalization relative to net book value. If we determine that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment, we would measure any impairment based on the excess of carrying amount over fair value measured using a projected discounted cash flow model or other valuation techniques.
     Deferred Income Taxes
     As of December 25, 2005, we had $8.5 million of current net deferred tax assets recorded. The current deferred tax assets relate to temporary differences in inventory, accrued liabilities and a federal net operating loss carryforward.
     As of December 25, 2005, we had $37.6 million of net deferred tax liabilities recorded. The net deferred tax liabilities relate primarily to intangible assets related to the merger transactions, depreciation and state net operating losses incurred in several of the states where we operate. We have determined that we may not realize the full tax benefit related to certain deferred tax assets. As such, a valuation allowance to reduce the carrying value of the deferred tax assets has been recorded.
     Long-Lived Assets and Certain Identifiable Intangibles
     As of December 25, 2005, we had $76.2 million of net property and equipment along with net intangible assets of $126.4 million. We evaluate long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets is measured by a comparison of the asset’s carrying amount to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows change in the future, we may be required to reduce the carrying amount of an asset to its fair value.
     Recent Accounting Pronouncements
     In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 151 (SFAS 151), “Inventory Costs an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4.” SFAS 151 discusses the general principles applicable to the pricing of inventory. Paragraph 5 of ARB 43, Chapter 4 provides guidance on allocating certain costs to inventory. This Statement amends ARB 43, Chapter 4, to clarify that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted materials (spoilage) should be recognized as current-period charges. We adopted this new accounting standard at the beginning of our annual reporting period that began after June 15, 2005. We do not anticipate a material impact in 2006.
     In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R (SFAS 123R) “Share-Based Payment.” SFAS 123R requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. SFAS 123R establishes fair value as the measurement method in accounting for share-based payments to employees and eliminates the alternative use of the intrinsic

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value method of accounting under APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” This statement is effective as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. Under SFAS 123R the Company will adopt the prospective method in accounting for stock-based compensation for grants existing as of December 25, 2005. In 2006, the estimated impact of adopting SFAS123R will be approximately $0.6 million of additional compensation expense.
     In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154 (SFAS 154), “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections – a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3.” SFAS 154 establishes retrospective application as the required method for reporting a change in accounting principle, unless it is impracticable, in which case, in the absence of specific guidance provided for in a new pronouncement issued by an authoritative body, the changes should be applied to the latest practicable date presented for voluntary accounting changes. SFAS 154 also requires that a correction of an error be reported as a prior period adjustment by restating prior period financial statements. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
         
  INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Thomas C. O’Brien    
    President and Chief Executive Officer   
Date: March 27, 2006       
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
We, the undersigned directors and executive officers of Insurance Auto Auctions, hereby severally constitute Thomas C. O’Brien and Scott P. Pettit, and each of them singly, our true and lawful attorneys with full power to them and each of them to sign for us, and in our names in the capacities indicated below, any and all amendments to the annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming our signatures as they may be signed by our said attorneys to any and all amendment to said Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on this 27th day of March, 2006.
     
/s/ Thomas C. O’Brien
 
Thomas C. O’Brien
  President and Chief Executive Officer, Director
 (Principal Executive Officer)
 
   
/s/ Scott P. Pettit
 
Scott P. Pettit
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 (Principal Financial Officer)
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
   
/s/ David J. Ament
 
David J. Ament
  Director 
 
   
/s/ Brian T. Clingen
 
Brian T. Clingen
  Director 
 
   
/s/ Church M. Moore
 
Church M. Moore
  Director 
 
   
/s/ David I. Wahrhaftig
 
David I. Wahrhaftig
  Director 

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PART IV
ITEM 15.   EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
  (a)   1.           Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
      The following Consolidated Financial Statements of Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. and its subsidiaries are filed as part of this Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A:
         
    Page  
    F-1  
 
       
    F-2  
 
       
    F-3  
 
       
    F-4  
 
       
    F-6  
 
       
    F-8  
  2.   Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules
 
      All schedules have been omitted because the matter or conditions are not present or the information required to be set forth therein is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto.
 
  3.   Exhibits
 
      See Item 15(c) below.

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  (c)   Exhibits
     
Exhibit No.   Description
2 (8)
  Agreement and Plan of Merger dated February 22, 2005, by and among Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (“IAAI”), Axle Holdings, Inc. (“Axle Holdings”) and Axle Merger Sub, Inc. (“Axle Merger”) dated as of February 22, 2005.
 
   
3.1(2)
  Articles of Incorporation of IAAI, as filed with the Illinois Secretary of State on August 7, 1997.
 
   
3.2(7)
  Bylaws of IAAI, as amended as of May 25, 2005.
 
   
4.1(1)
  Specimen Stock Certificate of IAAI.
 
   
4.2(7)
  Indenture, dated April 1, 2005, among IAAI, as successor to IAAI Finance Corp., Insurance Auto Auctions Corp., the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined therein) and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.
 
   
4.3(7)
  Supplemental Indenture, dated May 25, 2005, among IAAI, Insurance Auto Auctions Corp., IAA Services, Inc., IAA Acquisition Corp and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.
 
   
4.4(7)
  Form of 11% Senior Notes due 2013.
 
   
4.5(7)
  Registration Rights Agreement dated April 1, 2005, among IAAI Finance Corp., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Bear Stearns & Co. Inc., relating to the 11% Senior Notes due 2013 of IAAI, as successor to IAAI Finance Corp.
 
   
4.6(7)
  Assumption Agreement, dated May 25, 2005, among IAAI, IAAI Finance Corp., Insurance Auto Auctions Corp., IAA Services, Inc., and IAA Acquisition Corp.
 
   
10.1(7)*
  Stock Incentive Plan of Axle Holdings
 
   
10.2(7)*
  Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement of Axle Holdings pursuant to the Stock Incentive Plan.
 
   
10.3(3)*
  Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 2, 2001 by and between IAAI and Thomas C. O’Brien.
 
   
10.4(3)*
  Employment Agreement dated April 2, 2001 by and between the Company and David R. Montgomery.
 
   
10.5(3)*
  Employment Agreement dated April 2, 2001 by and between the Company and Scott P. Pettit.

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Exhibit No.   Description
10.6(4)*
  Employment Agreement dated October 23, 2003 by and between the Company and John R. Nordin.
 
   
10.7(7)*
  Change of Control and Employment Agreement, dated September 5, 2005 between IAAI and Donald J. Hermanek
 
   
10.8(5)*
  Employment Agreement dated July 23, 2004 by and between IAAI and John Kett.
 
   
10.9(6)*
  Employment Agreement dated October 6, 2004 by and between the Company and Sidney L. Kerley.
 
   
10.10(7)
  Credit Agreement, dated May 19, 2005 (the “Credit Agreement”), among Axle Holdings, Axle Merger and IAAI (as successor to Axle Merger), as borrowers, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as syndication agent, Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc., as administrative agent and GMAC Commercial Finance LLC, ING Capital LLC and Merrill Lynch Capital, a division of Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services, Inc., as co-documentation agents.
 
   
10.11(7)
  Guarantee and Collateral Agreement dated May 25, 2005 made by Axle Holdings, Axle Merger and IAAI and certain of its subsidiaries in favor of Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc., as administrative agent under the Credit Agreement.
 
   
10.12(7)
  Form of Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing for Commercial Purposes by IAAI, as mortgagor, to Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc., as mortgagee and the administrative agent under the Credit Agreement.
 
   
10.13(7)
  Intellectual Property Security Agreement dated May 25, 2005 made by IAAI and each of the grantors listed on Schedule I thereto in favor of Bear Stearns Corporate Lending Inc. as administrative agent for the secured parties (as defined in the Credit Agreement.
 
   
10.14(7)*
  Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Axle Holdings II, LLC, dated May 25, 2005, by and among the individuals or entities listed on Schedule A attached thereto.
 
   
10.15(7)*
  Shareholders Agreement of Axles Holdings dated May 25, 2005, among Axle Holdings, Axle Holdings II, LLC, and those employees of Axle Holdings or its subsidiaries listed on Schedule I thereto.
 
   
10.16(7)*
  Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated May 25, 2005, among Axle Holdings, Axle Holdings II, LLC, and those employees of Axle Holdings or its subsidiaries that are listed on Schedule I thereto.
 
   
10.17(7)*
  Form of Conversion Agreement dated May 25, 2005 between Axle Holdings and each of Thomas C. O’Brien, David Montgomery, Scott Pettit, John Nordin, Don Hermanek, John Kett and Sidney Kerley.

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Exhibit No.   Description
10.18(7)*
  Form of Exchange Stock Option Agreement dated May 25, 2005 between Axle Holdings and each of Thomas C. O’Brien, David Montgomery, Scott Pettit, John Nordin, Don Hermanek, John Kett and Sidney Kerley.
 
   
10.19(7)
  Financial Advisory and Closing Fee Letter Agreement dated February 22, 2005 from Axle Merger to Kelso & Company, L.P.
 
   
10.20(7)
  Letter Agreement dated May 25, 2005 from Axle Merger to PCAP, L.P.
 
   
10.37(9)*
  2006 Incentive Plan – Executive Management.
 
   
10.38(7)
  Offer to Exchange $150,000,000 11% Notes due 2013 for $150,000,000 Registered Notes due 2013
 
   
21(10)
  Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
 
   
24
  Power of Attorney (see signatures page).
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Thomas C. O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Scott P. Pettit, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Thomas C. O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Scott P. Pettit, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
     
(1)
  Incorporated by reference from an exhibit filed with the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-43247) declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on November 20, 1991.
 
   
(2)
  Incorporated by reference from an exhibit included in the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 0-19594) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997.
 
   
(3)
  Incorporated by reference from an exhibit included in the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 0-19594) for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2001.
 
   
(4)
  Incorporated by reference from an exhibit included in the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 0-19594) for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2003.
 
   
(5)
  Incorporated by reference from an exhibit included in the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 0-19594) for the fiscal quarter ended June 27, 2004.
 
   
(6)
  Incorporated by reference from an exhibit included in the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 0-19594 for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2004.

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(7)
  Incorporated by reference from an exhibit included in the Registrant’s Form S-4 (File No. 333-127791) filed with the SEC on August 23, 2005.
 
   
(8)
  Incorporated by reference from an appendix included in the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A (File No. 0-19594) filed with the SEC on April 26, 2005.
 
   
(9)
  Incorporated by reference from an exhibit included in the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 033-43247) filed with the SEC on March 2, 2006.
 
   
(10)
  Incorporated by reference from an exhibit included in the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 033-43247) filed with the SEC on March 27, 2006.
 
   
*
  This item is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this form pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iii) of Regulation S-K.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
  INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Thomas C. O’Brien    
    President and Chief Executive Officer   
Date: March 31, 2006       
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
We, the undersigned directors and executive officers of Insurance Auto Auctions, hereby severally constitute Thomas C. O’Brien and Scott P. Pettit, and each of them singly, our true and lawful attorneys with full power to them and each of them to sign for us, and in our names in the capacities indicated below, any and all amendments to the annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming our signatures as they may be signed by our said attorneys to any and all amendment to said Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on this 27th day of March, 2006.
     
/s/ Thomas C. O’Brien
 
Thomas C. O’Brien
  President and Chief Executive Officer, Director
 (Principal Executive Officer)
 
   
/s/ Scott P. Pettit
 
Scott P. Pettit
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 (Principal Financial Officer)
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
   
/s/ David J. Ament
 
David J. Ament
  Director 
 
   
/s/ Brian T. Clingen
 
Brian T. Clingen
  Director 
 
   
/s/ Church M. Moore
 
Church M. Moore
  Director 
 
   
/s/ David I. Wahrhaftig
 
David I. Wahrhaftig
  Director 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors of Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. and subsidiaries (“the Company”) as of December 25, 2005 (Successor) and December 26, 2004 (Predecessor), and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the period from May 25, 2005 to December 25, 2005 (Successor), for the period from December 27, 2004 to May 24, 2005 (Predecessor) and for the years ended December 26, 2004 (Predecessor) and December 28, 2003 (Predecessor). These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 25, 2005 (Successor) and December 26, 2004 (Predecessor), and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the period from May 25, 2005 to December 25, 2005 (Successor), for the period from December 27, 2004 to May 24, 2005 (Predecessor) and for the years ended December 26, 2004 (Predecessor) and December 28, 2003 (Predecessor), in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, effective May 25, 2005, Axle Holdings, Inc. acquired all of the outstanding stock of Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. in a business combination accounted for as a purchase. As a result of the acquisition, the consolidated financial information for the periods after the acquisition is presented on a different cost basis than for the periods before the acquisition and, therefore, is not comparable.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
March 23, 2006

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INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
                 
    SUCCESSOR     PREDECESSOR  
    December 25,     December 26,  
    2005     2004  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 25,882     $ 13,325  
Accounts receivable, net
    46,920       50,443  
Inventories
    19,611       14,498  
Income taxes receivable
    2,732        
Deferred income taxes
    8,511       4,693  
Other current assets
    5,323       1,613  
 
           
Total current assets
    108,979       84,572  
 
           
Property and equipment, net
    77,231       74,684  
Intangible assets, net
    126,378       1,747  
Goodwill
    191,266       137,494  
Other assets
    11,006       482  
 
           
 
  $ 514,860     $ 298,979  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 38,022     $ 38,505  
Accrued liabilities
    17,445       13,513  
Obligations under capital leases
    367       1,094  
Income taxes payable
          1,067  
Obligations under line of credit
          6,000  
Current installments of long-term debt
    1,143       7,512  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    56,977       67,691  
 
           
 
               
Deferred income taxes
    37,582       14,248  
Other liabilities
    12,765       4,353  
Obligations under capital leases
    329       661  
Senior notes
    150,000        
Long-term debt, excluding current installments
    113,183       9,375  
 
           
Total liabilities
    370,836       96,328  
 
           
 
               
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, par value of $.001 per share (predecessor)
               
Authorized 5,000,000 shares; none issued
           
Common stock, par value of $.001 per share (predecessor)
               
Authorized 20,000,000 shares; 12,709,758 shares issued and 11,569,156 outstanding as of December 26, 2004
          12  
Common stock, par value of $.01 per share (successor)
               
100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding
           
Additional paid-in capital
    149,458       151,793  
Treasury stock, 906,480 shares at December 26, 2004 (predecessor)
          (9,637 )
Deferred compensation related to restricted stock
          (4,343 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
          (186 )
Retained earnings (loss)
    (5,434 )     65,012  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    144,024       202,651  
 
           
 
  $ 514,860     $ 298,979  
 
           
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars in thousands)
                                 
    SUCCESSOR     PREDECESSOR  
    May 25, 2005 -     December 27,              
    December 25,     2004 –May 24,     December 26,     December 28,  
    2005     2005     2004     2003  
Revenues:
                               
Fee income
  $ 136,926     $ 103,203     $ 208,743     $ 169,687  
Vehicle sales
    23,484       17,242       31,436       39,963  
 
                       
 
    160,410       120,445       240,179       209,650  
 
                               
Cost of Sales
                               
Branch cost
    102,675       72,554       157,297       135,157  
Vehicle cost
    19,978       14,640       26,694       35,301  
 
                       
 
    122,653       87,194       183,991       170,458  
 
                               
Gross profit
    37,757       33,251       56,188       39,192  
 
                               
Operating expense:
                               
Selling, general and administrative
    24,630       15,822       34,978       30,225  
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment
    197       (896 )     301       54  
Business transformation charges
                      3,902  
Merger costs
    5,021       15,741              
 
                       
 
    29,848       30,667       35,279       34,181  
 
                               
Earnings from operations
    7,909       2,584       20,909       5,011  
 
                               
Other (income) expense
                               
Interest expense
    15,021       567       1,572       1,505  
Other income
    (346 )     (2,442 )     (67 )     (130 )
 
                       
 
                               
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    (6,766 )     4,459       19,404       3,636  
 
                               
Income taxes
    (1,332 )     4,899       7,139       1,304  
 
                       
 
                               
Net earnings (loss)
  $ (5,434 )   $ (440 )   $ 12,265     $ 2,332  
 
                       
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(dollars in thousands)
                                                                 
    Common Stock                                              
                                            Accumulated                
                    Additional             Deferred     Other             Total  
    Number of             Paid-in     Treasury     Compensation     Comprehensive     Retained     Shareholders’  
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Stock     (Restricted Stock)     Income (Loss)     Earnings     Equity  
Balance at December 29, 2002 – Predecessor
    12,292,599     $ 12     $ 144,420     $     $     $ (745 )   $ 50,415     $ 194,102  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Net earnings
                                        2,332       2,332  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                                                               
Change in fair value of interest rate swap contract (net of tax, $78)
                                  120             120  
 
                                                             
Comprehensive income
                                                            2,452  
Issuance of common stock in connection with exercise of common stock options
    6,920             127                               127  
Tax benefit related to stock options exercised
                15                               15  
Issuance of common stock in connection with the employee stock purchase plan
    25,963             373                               373  
Treasury stock purchased
    (807,209 )                 (8,012 )                       (8,012 )
Deferred compensation relating to restricted stock grants
                921             (921 )                  
Amortization of deferred compensation
                            29                   29  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Balance at December 28, 2003 – Predecessor
    11,518,273     $ 12     $ 145,856     $ (8,012 )   $ (892 )   $ (625 )   $ 52,747     $ 189,086  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Net earnings
                                                    12,265       12,265  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                                                               
Change in fair value of interest rate swap contract (net of tax, $273)
                                  439             439  
 
                                                             
Comprehensive income
                                                            12,704  
Issuance of common stock in connection with exercise of common stock options
    104,231             1,297                               1,297  
Tax benefit related to stock options exercised
                275                               275  
Restricted shares released
    16,625                                            
Issuance of common stock in connection with the employee stock purchase plan
    29,298             329                               329  
Treasury stock purchased
    (99,271 )                 (1,625 )                       (1,625 )
Deferred compensation relating to restricted stock grants
                4,036             (4,036 )                  
Amortization of deferred compensation
                            585                   585  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Balance at December 26, 2004 – Predecessor
    11,569,156     $ 12     $ 151,793     $ (9,637 )   $ (4,343 )   $ (186 )   $ 65,012     $ 202,651  
 
                                               

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INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (continued)
(dollars in thousands)
                                                                 
    Common Stock                                              
                                            Accumulated                
                    Additional             Deferred     Other             Total  
    Number of             Paid-in     Treasury     Compensation     Comprehensive     Retained     Shareholders’  
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Stock     (Restricted Stock)     Income (Loss)     Earnings     Equity  
Net loss
                                        (440 )     (440 )
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                                                               
Change in fair value of interest rate swap contract (net of tax, $87)
                                  140             140  
 
                                                             
Comprehensive income
                                                            (300 )
Termination of interest rate swap agreement
                                  46             46  
Issuance of common stock in connection with exercise of common stock options
    46,148             586                               586  
Tax benefit related to stock options exercised
                8,490                               8,490  
Restricted shares released
    230,875                         3,260                   3,260  
Issuance of common stock in connection with the employee stock purchase plan
    15,847             223                               223  
Treasury stock purchased
    (82 )                 (1 )                       (1 )
Amortization of deferred compensation
                            1,083                   1,083  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Balance at May 24, 2005 – Predecessor
    11,861,944     $ 12     $ 161,092     $ (9,638 )   $     $     $ 64,572     $ 216,038  
 
                                               
Redemption of Predecessor’s outstanding common stock
    (11,861,944 )     (12 )     (161,092 )                             (161,104 )
Cancellation of Predecessor’s stock held in treasury
                      9,638                         9,638  
Write-off of Predecessor’s retained earnings associated with the transaction
                                        (64,572 )     (64,572 )
Contributed capital associated with the transaction
                143,600                               143,600  
Contributed capital in the form of exchanged stock options associated with the transaction
                5,653                               5,653  
Net loss
                                        (5,434 )     (5,434 )
Contributed capital
                205                               205  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Balance at December 25, 2005 – Successor
        $     $ 149,458     $     $     $     $ (5,434 )   $ 144,024  
 
                                               
     See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
                                 
    SUCCESSOR     PREDECESSOR  
            December     Twelve     Twelve  
    May 25, 2005 –     27, 2004 –     Months ended     Months ended  
    December 25,     May 24,     December 26,     December 28,  
    2005     2005     2004     2003  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                               
Net earnings (loss)
  $ (5,434 )   $ (440 )   $ 12,265     $ 2,332  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    11,855       5,464       12,985       10,661  
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets
    197       (896 )     301       54  
Gain on change in fair market value of derivative
                      (307 )
Deferred compensation related to restricted stock
          4,343       585       29  
Deferred income taxes
    (1,874 )     (1,448 )     1,595       788  
Tax benefit related to employee stock compensation
          8,394       275       15  
Changes in assets and liabilities
                               
(excluding effects of acquired companies):
                               
(Increase) decrease in:
                               
Accounts receivable, net
    9,270       (5,312 )     (1,536 )     (752 )
Income tax receivable
    (113 )     (2,618 )              
Inventories
    (4,641 )     (472 )     (896 )     (2,442 )
Other current assets
    (3,190 )     (520 )     1,486       489  
Other assets
    228       (827 )     (1,438 )     (975 )
Increase (decrease) in:
                               
Accounts payable
    (7,202 )     6,719       1,612       6,349  
Accrued liabilities
    (8,732 )     12,279       3,151       (878 )
Income taxes
          (1,067 )     1,067        
 
                       
 
                               
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
    (9,636 )     23,599       31,452       15,363  
 
                       
     See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(dollars in thousands)
                                 
    SUCCESSOR     PREDECESSOR  
                    Twelve     Twelve  
    May 25, 2005 –     December 27,     Months ended     Months ended  
    December 25,     2004 – May 24,     December 26,     December 28,  
    2005     2005     2004     2003  
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Purchase of IAAI, Inc.
  $ (356,753 )   $     $     $  
Capital expenditures
    (9,943 )     (8,221 )     (28,717 )     (16,343 )
Payments made in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (271 )     (600 )     (1,912 )     (7,872 )
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
    1,488       1,391       1,520       60  
 
                       
 
                               
Net cash used in investing activities
    (365,479 )     (7,430 )     (29,109 )     (24,155 )
 
                               
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
          905       1,626       500  
Contributed capital
    143,805                    
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
          3,000       6,000       30,000  
Payment of financing and other fees
    (13,586 )                  
Principal payments of long-term debt
    (22,799 )     (3,762 )     (7,547 )     (5,668 )
Purchase of treasury stock
          (1 )     (1,625 )     (8,012 )
Principal payments on capital leases
    (445 )     (614 )     (2,958 )     (2,569 )
Issuance of senior notes
    150,000                    
Issuance of term loan
    115,000                    
 
                       
 
                               
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    371,975       (472 )     (4,504 )     14,251  
 
                       
 
                               
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (3,140 )     15,697       (2,161 )     5,459  
 
                               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    29,022       13,325       15,486       10,027  
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 25,882     $ 29,022     $ 13,325     $ 15,486  
 
                       
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
                               
Cash during the period for:
                               
Interest paid
  $ 12,220     $ 689     $ 1,723     $ 1,639  
 
                       
Income taxes paid
  $ 147     $ 1,654     $ 5,404     $ 855  
 
                       
Income taxes refunded
  $ 5,111     $ 26     $ 1,011     $ 1,390  
 
                       
 
                               
Non-cash transactions:
                               
Options exchanged in merger transactions
  $ 5,653     $     $     $  
 
                       
 
                               
Capital leases
  $     $     $     $ 3,375  
 
                       
     See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(1)   Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies
 
    Background
 
    IAAI operates in a single business segment—providing insurance companies and other vehicle suppliers cost-effective salvage processing solutions, including selling total loss and recovered theft vehicles.
 
    On May 25, 2005, the Company completed merger transactions, which are described in detail in Note 2. The merger transactions resulted in a new basis of accounting under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141. This change creates many differences between reporting for IAAI post-merger, as successor, and IAAI pre-merger, as predecessor. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and the notes to the consolidated financial statements reflect separate reporting periods for the predecessor and successor company.
 
    Principles of Consolidation
 
    The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
    Reclassification
 
    Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
 
    Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
    Cash equivalents represents an investment in a money market fund. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The balance in money market funds as of December 25, 2005 is $6.1 million and zero as of December 26, 2004.
 
    Fiscal Periods
 
    Fiscal years 2005, 2004 and 2003 each consisted of 52 weeks and ended on December 25, 2005, December 26, 2004 and December 28, 2003, respectively.
 
    Revenue Recognition
 
    Revenues (including vehicle sales and fee income) are generally recognized at the date the vehicles are sold at auction. Revenue not recognized at the date the vehicles are sold at auction includes certain buyer-related fees, which are recognized when payment is received.

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    Inventories
 
    Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or estimated realizable value. Cost includes the cost of acquiring ownership of total loss and recovered theft vehicles, charges for towing and, less frequently, reconditioning costs. The costs of inventories sold are charged to operations based upon the specific-identification method.
 
    Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
    The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and long-term debt. The fair values of these instruments approximate their carrying values other than long-term debt. As of December 25, 2005, the fair value of the Company’s 11% Senior Notes due 2013 was $157.7 million and the fair value of the Company’s term loan under its senior credit facilities was $115.6 million.
 
    Goodwill Impairment
 
    As part of an ongoing review of the valuation and amortization of intangible assets, management assesses the carrying value of the Company’s intangible assets if facts and circumstances suggest that such assets may be impaired. If this review indicates that an asset is impaired as determined by a comparison of the fair value to the carrying amount, including goodwill, the carrying value of the asset would be reduced to its estimated fair market value. The annual impairment test of intangible assets is performed in the first quarter of each year. The fiscal 2005 annual test did not indicate any impairment.
 
    Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
 
    The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets is measured by a comparison of the assets carrying amount to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows change in the future, the Company may be required to reduce the carrying amount of an asset to its fair value.
 
    Use of Estimates
 
    The Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results will likely differ from these estimates, but management believes that such differences are not material.
 
    Depreciation and Amortization
 
    Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets ranging from three to 40 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic useful life or the lease term, whichever is less.

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    Income Taxes
 
    The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as well as operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. The effect of a rate change on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the period of enactment.
 
    Credit Risk
 
    Vehicles are sold generally for cash; therefore, very little credit risk is incurred from the selling of vehicles. Receivables arising from advance charges made on behalf of vehicle suppliers, most of which are insurance companies, are generally satisfied from the net proceeds payable to the vehicle suppliers. A small percentage of vehicles sold do not have sufficient net proceeds to satisfy the related receivables, and in these cases, the receivable is due from the vehicle suppliers. Management performs regular evaluations concerning the ability of its customers and suppliers to satisfy their obligations and records a provision for doubtful accounts based upon these evaluations. The Company’s credit losses for the periods presented are insignificant and have not exceeded management’s estimates.
 
    Stock Based Compensation
 
    The matters discussed in this Note should be read in conjunction with disclosures made in Note 9. The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25 (“APB 25”), Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees and related interpretations. As a result of the merger, there were significant changes in the Company’s stock compensation plans.
 
    The following table illustrates the effect on the net earnings (loss) if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”), awards of stock options and restricted stock to employees, including straight-line recognition of compensation cost over the related vesting periods for fixed awards:
                                 
    Successor     Predecessor  
    May 25, 2005 -     December 27, 2004 –     December 26,     December 28,  
    December 25, 2005     May 24, 2005     2004     2003  
    (dollars in thousands)  
Net earnings (loss)
  $ (5,434 )   $ (440 )   $ 12,265     $ 2,332  
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net earnings (loss), net of related tax effects
          2,672       370       45  
Deduct: Stock based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
    (41 )     (4,473 )     (2,835 )     (1,795 )
 
                       
 
                               
Pro Forma net earnings (loss)
  $ (5,475 )   $ (2,241 )   $ 9,800     $ 582  
 
                       

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The fair value of the stock-based compensation in the pro forma disclosure was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The weighted average fair value of the stock options granted for the successor period May 25, 2005 to December 25, 2005 was $7.97, and for the predecessor years 2004 and 2003 was $11.98 and $9.65, respectively. For the predecessor period December 27, 2004 to May 24, 2005 there were no stock options granted. The relevant assumptions used to determine the weighted average fair value are presented in the table below.
                                 
    Successor   Predecessor
    May 25, 2005 –   December 27, 2004 –   December 26,   December 28,
    December 25, 2005   May 24, 2005   2004   2003
Expected dividend yield
  $     $     $     $  
Expected volatility
    0 %     88 %     89 %     84 %
Risk-free interest rate
    4.24 %     3.65 %     3.70 %     3.10 %
Expected life
    5.0       3.6       5.2       5.0  
Under SFAS 123, a privately held company is not required to consider the expected volatility to determine the fair value of its options, commonly referred as the minimum value method. During the successor period, the Company no longer has public traded equity and for purposes of SFAS 123 is considered a privately held company. As such, the volatility assumption used in the successor period is zero. During the predecessor period, the Company had publicly traded equity and as such, the volatility assumption was used in the calculation, as presented in the assumption table.
As the Company applied the minimum value method for pro forma disclosure purposes under SFAS 123, the Company will adopt SFAS 123R prospectively for new awards and for awards modified, repurchased or cancelled on or after December 25, 2005. Had the Company elected to use the fair value method for pro forma disclosure purposes under SFAS 123, it would have been required to recognize more than approximately $0.6 million of compensation expense in the statement of operations under SFAS 123R for periods beginning on or after December 25, 2005.
Capitalized Software Costs
The Company capitalizes certain internal use computer software costs, after management has determined the project will be complete and the software will perform its intended function in accordance with SOP 98-1, “Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use.” Capitalized software costs are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over the economic lives of the related assets not to exceed five years.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 151 (SFAS 151), “Inventory Costs an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4.” SFAS 151 discusses the general principles applicable to the pricing of inventory. Paragraph 5 of ARB 43, Chapter 4 provides guidance on allocating certain costs to inventory. This Statement amends ARB 43, Chapter 4, to clarify that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted materials (spoilage) should be recognized as current-period charges. We adopted this new accounting standard at the beginning of our annual reporting period that began after June 15, 2005. We do not anticipate a material impact in 2006.
In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R (SFAS 123R) “Share-Based Payment.” SFAS 123R requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. SFAS 123R establishes fair value as the measurement method in accounting for share-based payments to employees and eliminates the alternative use of the intrinsic value method of accounting under APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” This statement is effective as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005. In 2006, the estimated impact of adopting SFAS123R will be approximately $0.6 million of additional compensation expense.

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In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154 (SFAS 154), “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections – a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3”. SFAS 154 establishes retrospective application as the required method for reporting a change in accounting principle, unless it is impracticable, in which case, in the absence of specific guidance provided for in a new pronouncement issued by an authoritative body, the changes should be applied to the latest practicable data presented for voluntary accounting changes. SFAS 154 also requires that a correction of an error be reported as a prior period adjustment by restating prior period financial statements. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005.

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(2)   Merger Transactions
Defined Terms
Unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms used herein shall have the following meanings:
    the term “Axle Holdings” refers to Axle Holdings, Inc., the corporate parent of Axle Merger;
 
    the term “Axle Merger” refers to Axle Merger Sub, Inc., the entity that merged with and into IAAI as part of the transactions;
 
    the term “continuing investors” refers to Thomas C. O’Brien, Scott P. Pettit, David R. Montgomery, Donald J. Hermanek, John W. Kett, John R. Nordin and Sidney L. Kerley;
 
    the terms “IAAI,” “we,” “us,” “our” and other similar terms refer to Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. and its subsidiaries;
 
    the term “IAAI Finance” refers to IAAI Finance Corp.;
 
    the term “Kelso” refers to Kelso & Company, L.P., a New York based private investment firm;
 
    the term “LLC” refers to Axle Holdings II, LLC, the limited liability company parent of Axle Holdings and an entity controlled by affiliates of Kelso;
 
    the term “Magnetite” refers to Magnetite Asset Investors III, L.L.C.;
 
    the term “merger” refers to the merger of Axle Merger with and into IAAI and the merger of IAAI Finance with and into IAAI on May 25, 2005;
 
    the term “notes” refers to the 11% Senior Notes due 2013 of IAAI;
 
    the term “Parthenon” refers to Parthenon Investors II, L.P.; and
 
    the term “transactions” refers, collectively, to the merger and the following transactions which occurred in connection with the merger;
    the equity contributions made by Kelso;
 
    the investment by the continuing investors;
 
    our entry into senior credit facilities;
 
    the offering of the notes and the application of the net proceeds there from; and
 
    the repayment of outstanding principal and accrued interest under our prior credit facility.
On February 22, 2005, Axle Holdings, Axle Merger and IAAI entered into a merger agreement that provided for the merger of Axle Merger with and into IAAI, with IAAI continuing as the surviving corporation. Upon completion of the merger and related transactions, IAAI became a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Axle Holdings, which is owned by the LLC (which is controlled by affiliates of Kelso).
The following transactions occurred in connection with the merger:
    Approximately 11.8 million shares of IAAI’s outstanding common stock converted into the right to receive $28.25 per share in cash;

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    All outstanding options to purchase shares of IAAI’s common stock (other than certain options held by the continuing investors, i.e., Thomas C. O’Brien, Scott P. Pettit, David R. Montgomery, Donald J. Hermanek, John W. Kett, John R. Nordin and Sidney L. Kerley, which were exchanged into stock options of Axle Holdings) were canceled in exchange for payments in cash of $28.25 per underlying share, less the applicable option exercise price;
 
    Affiliates of Kelso, Parthenon and certain of its affiliates, Magnetite, Brian T. Clingen, Dan Simon and the continuing investors contributed approximately $143.6 million in cash to the LLC, which in turn held all the outstanding shares of common stock of Axle Holdings immediately after the closing of the transactions;
 
    The continuing investors exchanged stock options of IAAI with an aggregate intrinsic value of approximately $3.3 million into stock options of Axle Holdings with an equivalent aggregate spread value;
 
    Axle Merger entered into the senior credit facilities, comprised of a $50.0 million revolving credit facility and a $115.0 million term loan and, upon the completion of the merger, IAAI assumed Axle Merger’s obligations under such credit facilities, and all of IAAI’s domestic subsidiaries, Insurance Auto Auctions Corp., IAA Services, Inc. and IAA Acquisition Corp., guaranteed such credit facilities;
 
    The LLC contributed to Axle Merger, through Axle Holdings, approximately $143.6 million in cash, representing the cash equity contribution by affiliates of Kelso, Parthenon and certain of its affiliates, Magnetite, Brian T. Clingen, Dan Simon and the continuing investors;
 
    IAAI Finance issued $150 million of 11% Senior Notes due 2013;
 
    IAAI Finance merged with and into IAAI, with IAAI as the surviving corporation; and
 
    IAAI assumed IAAI Finance’s obligations under the notes and all of IAAI’s domestic subsidiaries unconditionally guaranteed the notes on a senior unsecured basis at the time IAAI Finance merged with and into IAAI.
The Company used the net proceeds from these contributions and financings to: (i) fund the cash consideration payable to the Company’s shareholders and option holders under the merger agreement; (ii) repay any outstanding principal and accrued interest under the Company’s existing credit facility as of the closing of the merger; and (iii) pay related transaction fees and expenses.
The notes mature on April 1, 2013. The notes are non-callable for four years, after which they are callable at a premium declining ratably to par at the end of year six.
The aggregate purchase price paid in the merger transactions for shares and outstanding stock options was approximately $366.4 million, consisting of $356.8 million in outstanding stock and options, $5.7 million representing the “fair value” of the options converted and exchanged, and $3.9 million of transaction expenses and costs related to exit of towing operations. The intrinsic value of the options converted is $3.3 million. The merger was recorded in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (SFAS 141). The estimates are based on preliminary valuations and information currently available and are derived from management’s estimates and judgment. The Company believes that the preliminary valuations and estimates are a reasonable basis for the allocation of the purchase price. However, the Company’s analysis of the fair value estimates is continuing to be refined in accordance with SFAS 141. As additional information becomes available and as actual results vary from these estimates, the underlying assets or liabilities may need to be adjusted, thereby impacting intangible asset estimates, as well as goodwill. During the quarter ended December 25, 2005, the Company recorded an increase in fixed assets of $5.0 million, an increase in deferred taxes and the income tax receivable of $2.8 million, a decrease of

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$3.3 in intangible assets, a net decrease of $6.7 in other assets and a corresponding increase to goodwill of $2.2 million, resulting from the continued analysis of the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands):
         
Current assets
  $ 110,253  
Property, plant, & equipment
    75,383  
Deferred income tax asset
    15,232  
Goodwill
    191,117  
Income tax receivable
    4,477  
Intangibles
    131,500  
Debt issuance cost
    9,357  
Other
    760  
 
     
Total assets
  $ 538,079  
 
       
Current liabilities
  $ 60,078  
Capital lease obligation
    1,142  
Senior notes
    150,000  
Credit facilities
    115,000  
Deferred income tax liability
    46,574  
Unfavorable leases
    3,800  
Other
    12,232  
 
     
Total liabilities
  $ 388,826  
 
     
 
       
Net assets acquired
  $ 149,253  
 
     
The preliminary valuations resulted in recognition of $131.5 million of intangibles, which are comprised of $102.5 million in supplier relationships, $0.6 million in non-compete agreements, $14.9 million in trade names, and $13.5 million in proprietary software.
Significant Items Affecting Comparability
The merger transactions resulted in a new basis of accounting under SFAS 141. This change creates many differences between reporting for IAAI post-merger, as successor, and IAAI pre-merger, as predecessor. The predecessor financial data for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2005, generally will not be comparable to the successor financial data for periods after that date. The merger resulted in IAAI having an entirely new capital structure, which results in significant differences between predecessor and successor in the equity sections of the statements. In addition, the successor incurred debt issuance costs and $265.0 million of debt in connection with the merger. The $22.1 million of debt related to the predecessor’s credit facilities was paid off in connection with the merger. As a result, interest expense, debt and debt issuance costs will not be comparable between the predecessor and the successor. The Company has made certain adjustments to increase or decrease the carrying amount of assets and liabilities as a result of preliminary estimates and certain assumptions the Company believes are reasonable, which, in a number of instances, has resulted in changes to amortization and depreciation expense amounts. The final appraisals are not yet complete, and thus the Company has not yet completed the Company’s allocation of purchase price and may make further adjustments to the preliminary allocations in subsequent periods.

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The following table reflects the unaudited pro forma results as if the acquisition occurred on December 28, 2003 (in thousands):
                 
       
    Year Ended  
    Successor     Predecessor  
    December 25,     December 26,  
    2005     2004  
Revenue
  $ 280,855     $ 240,179  
Earnings (loss) before taxes
    (12,535 )     (12,425 )
Earnings (loss)
    (7,897 )     (7,828 )
The pro forma results reflect the incremental interest related to the new debt, changes in amortization and depreciation expense due to the change in basis and related remaining lives, and the addition of the annual financial advisory service fee for services provided by Kelso.
(3)   Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consists of the following as of December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004:
                 
    Successor     Predecessor  
    December 25, 2005     December 26, 2004  
Unbilled receivables
  $ 35,534     $ 35,555  
Trade accounts receivable
    11,458       14,596  
Other receivables
    412       1,086  
 
           
 
    47,404       51,237  
Less allowance for doubtful accounts
    (484 )     (794 )
 
           
 
  $ 46,920     $ 50,443  
 
           
Unbilled receivables represent amounts paid to third parties on behalf of insurance companies for which the Company will be reimbursed when the vehicle is sold. Trade accounts receivable include fees and proceeds to be collected from both insurance companies and buyers.
(4)   Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of the following at December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004:
                 
    Successor     Predecessor  
    December 25, 2005     December 26, 2004  
Land
  $ 5,051     $ 7,662  
Buildings and improvements
    6,534       13,722  
Equipment
    27,295       49,645  
Leasehold improvements
    44,525       49,485  
 
           
 
    83,405       120,514  
 
               
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (6,174 )     (45,830 )
 
           
 
  $ 77,231     $ 74,684  
 
           

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As discussed in Note 2, in connection with the merger transactions, the property and equipment of the successor was revalued at the fair value based on preliminary estimates and assumptions, resulting in adjusted basis, and the accumulated depreciation was eliminated. Leasehold improvements include landlord financed projects of $5.5 million.
Depreciation expense was $6.9 million for the successor period of May 25, 2005 through December 25, 2005, $5.2 million for the predecessor period of December 27, 2004 through May 24, 2005, and $12.4 million for the predecessor year 2004 and $10.2 million in 2003.
(5)   Goodwill and Other Intangibles
As of December 25, 2005, the Company had $191.3 million of goodwill recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements that was recorded as a result of the merger transactions. The additional balance of $0.3 million was due to the acquisition of Sadisco of Charleston and an earn out payment made in the successor period associated with a prior year acquisition.
Goodwill and other intangibles are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and consist of the following at December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004:
                     
    Cost  
        December 25,     December 26,  
    Assigned Life   2005     2004  
    (dollars in millions)  
Predecessor
                   
Goodwill
  Indefinite   $     $ 167.0  
Covenants not to compete
  3 to 5 years           4.2  
 
                   
Successor
                   
Goodwill
  Indefinite     191.3        
Supplier relationships
  20 years     102.5        
Trade names
  15 years     14.9        
Software
  6 years     13.5        
Covenants not to compete
  12 to 18 months     0.7        
 
               
 
      $ 322.9     $ 171.2  
 
               
                     
    Accumulated Amortization  
        December 25,     December 26,  
    Assigned Life   2005     2004  
    (dollars in millions)  
Predecessor
                   
Goodwill
  Indefinite   $     $ (29.5 )
Covenants not to compete
  3 to 5 years           (2.5 )
 
                   
Successor
                   
Supplier relationships
  20 years     (3.1 )      
Software
  6 years     (1.3 )      
Trade names
  15 years     (0.6 )      
Covenants not to compete
  12 to 18 months     (0.2 )      
 
               
 
      $ (5.2 )   $ (32.0 )
 
               

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Amortization for the predecessor period of December 27, 2004 through May 24, 2005 is $0.2 million. Amortization for the successor period of May 25, 2005 through December 25, 2005 is $5.2 million. This amount is included within selling, general and administrative expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. Based upon existing intangibles, the projected annual amortization expense is $8.1 million for 2006 and $8.0 million for each of the years 2007 through 2010.
(6)   Long-term Debt
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
                 
    Successor     Predecessor  
    2005     2004  
    (dollars in thousands)  
11% senior notes
  $ 150,000     $  
Senior secured credit facilities
    114,326        
Unsecured term loan, interest payable at variable rate based upon LIBOR. Principal repaid in 16 equal installments commencing March 31, 2003
          16,875  
Notes payable issued in connection with the acquisition
          12  
 
           
 
    264,326       16,887  
Less current installments
    1,143       7,512  
 
           
 
  $ 263,183     $ 9,375  
 
           
Total principal repayments required for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter under all long-term debt agreements are summarized as follows:
         
    (dollars in thousands)  
2006
  $ 1,143  
2007
    1,143  
2008
    1,143  
2009
    1,143  
2010
    1,143  
Thereafter
    258,611  
 
     
 
       
 
  $ 264,326  
 
     
Senior Notes
As part of the merger transactions the Company issued $150.0 million of 11% senior notes due April 1, 2013. The notes are non-callable for four years, after which they are callable at a premium declining ratably to par at the end of year six. The notes contain covenants that among other things, limit the issuance of additional indebtedness, the incurrence of liens, the payment of dividends or other distributions, distributions from certain subsidiaries, the issuance of preferred stock, the sale of assets and subsidiary stock, transactions with affiliates and consolidations, mergers and transfers of assets. All of these limitations and prohibitions, however, are subject to a number of important qualifications set forth in the indenture.

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Credit Facilities
As part of the merger transactions, the Company entered into new senior secured credit facilities, comprised of a $50.0 million revolving credit facility and a $115.0 million term loan. The senior secured credit facilities are secured by a perfected first priority security interest in all present and future tangible and intangible assets of the Company and the guarantors, including the capital stock of the Company and each of its direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the capital stock of its direct and indirect foreign subsidiaries. The seven-year term loan is payable in quarterly installments equal to 0.25% of the initial aggregate principle amount, beginning December 31, 2005, with the balance payable at maturity. The senior secured credit facilities are subject to mandatory prepayments and reduction in an amount equal to (i) the net proceeds of certain debt issuances, asset sales, recovery events, and sales and leasebacks of real property, (ii) 50% of the net proceeds of certain equity offerings or contributions by Axle Holdings and (iii) for any fiscal year ending on or after December 31, 2005, 75% of excess cash flow, as defined in the credit agreement, when the consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the credit agreement, is 4.0 or greater, or 50% of excess cash flow when the consolidated leverage ratio is at least 3.0 but less than 4.0x.
Under the terms of the credit agreement, interest rates and borrowings are based upon, at the Company’s option, Eurodollar or prime rates. The terms of the agreement include a commitment fee based on unutilized amounts and an annual agency fee. The agreement includes covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ abilities to dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, incur guarantee obligations, prepay other indebtedness, including the senior notes, pay dividends, create liens, make equity or debt investments, make acquisitions, modify the terms of the indenture, engage in mergers, make capital expenditures and engage in certain affiliate transactions. The agreement also requires the Company to at all times have at least 50% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes and the term loan subject to either a fixed interest rate or interest rate protection for a period of not less than three years. The senior secured credit facilities are subject to the following financial covenants: (i) minimum consolidated interest coverage and (ii) maximum consolidated leverage. The Company is in compliance with these credit agreement covenants as of December 25, 2005.
The revolver was made for working capital and general corporate purposes. There were no borrowings under the revolver at the time of the merger or as of December 25, 2005, although the Company did have outstanding letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $2.0 million as of December 25, 2005.
A portion of the proceeds of the credit facilities and the senior notes facilities were used to eliminate the outstanding debt under the prior credit facility and revolver.
Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
The predecessor company was exposed to interest rate fluctuations on its floating rate credit facility, under which the Company had outstanding a $13.1 million term loan at the merger date, May 25, 2005. In 2002, the Company entered into an interest rate swap to mitigate the Company’s exposure to interest rate fluctuations. As a matter of policy, the Company does not enter into hedging contracts for trading or speculative purposes. At the merger date, the interest rate swap agreement had a notional amount of $ 13.1 million, and provided that IAAI pay a fixed rate of interest of 4.4% and receive a LIBOR-based floating rate on the notional amount. At the merger date, the entire swap agreement qualified for hedge accounting and all changes in the fair value of the swap were recorded, net of tax, through other comprehensive income (see Note 7). At the merger date, the entire predecessor credit facility was paid off and the swap agreement was terminated. The fair market value of the swap

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was $0.1 million at the merger date, resulting in a gain being recorded in the predecessor period for the termination of the swap.
(7)   Stockholders’ Equity
Merger Transactions
As a result of the merger transactions, except for certain options that were exchanged into stock options of Axle Holdings, all of the outstanding shares of the Company were converted into the right to receive $28.25 per share in cash and all outstanding stock options were cancelled in exchange for payments in cash of $28.25 per underlying share, less the applicable option exercise price.
Treasury Stock
Prior to the merger, the Company had treasury stock. The treasury stock purchases were recorded using the cost method of accounting. The treasury stock was retired as part of the merger transactions. The Company has not repurchased any shares since the merger.

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(8)   Income Taxes
Income tax expense is summarized as follows:
                                 
    Successor     Predecessor  
    May 25, 2005 –     December 27,              
    December 25,     2004 – May 24,     December 26,     December 28,  
    2005     2005     2004     2003  
    (dollars in thousands)  
Current:
                               
Federal
  $     $ 6,674     $ 5,028     $ 573  
State
    270       (308 )     790       19  
 
                       
 
    270       6,366       5,818       592  
 
                       
 
                               
Deferred:
                               
Federal
    (1,792 )     (2,404 )     1,092       509  
State
    190       937       229       203  
 
                       
 
    (1,602 )     (1,467 )     1,321       712  
 
                       
 
                               
 
  $ (1,332 )   $ 4,899     $ 7,139     $ 1,304  
 
                       
The Company evaluates the realizability of the Company’s deferred tax assets on an ongoing basis. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences, net of the existing valuation allowances at December 25, 2005. The Company has established a valuation allowance when the utilization of the tax asset is uncertain. Additional temporary differences, future earning trends and/or tax strategies may occur which could warrant a need for establishing an additional valuation allowance or a reserve.
Deferred income taxes are composed of the effects of the components listed below. A valuation allowance has been recorded to reduce the carrying value of deferred tax assets for which the Company believes a tax benefit will not be realized.
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004 are presented below:

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    Successor   Predecessor
    2005   2004
    (dollars in thousands)
Deferred tax assets attributable to:
               
Inventories
  $ 2,628     $ 2,261  
Other current assets
    2,967       2,432  
Non-current assets
    3,717        
Federal net operating loss
    2,916        
Depreciation
    8,797       5,946  
State net operating losses carried forward
    1,291       1,618  
     
Gross deferred tax assets
    22,316       12,257  
Valuation allowance
    (408 )     (1,083 )
 
               
Net deferred tax assets
    21,908       11,174  
 
               
Deferred tax liabilities attributable to:
               
Intangible assets
    (1,913 )     (20,729 )
Intangible assets – successor period
    (49,066 )      
 
               
 
               
Net deferred tax liabilities
  $ (29,071 )   $ (9,555 )
 
               
The actual income tax expense differs from the “expected” tax expense computed by applying the Federal corporate tax rate to earnings before income taxes as follows:
                                 
    Successor     Predecessor  
    May 25, 2005 –     December 27,              
    December 25,     2004 – May 24,     December 26,     December 28,  
    2005     2005     2004     2003  
    (dollars in thousands)  
“Expected” income tax expense
  $ (2,367 )   $ 1,560     $ 6,791     $ 1,236  
State income taxes, net of Federal effect
    298       409       662       146  
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance
          (65 )     (636 )     264  
Change to tax accruals
    (11 )     4       259       (527 )
Merger related costs
    714       2,970              
Other
    34       21       63       185  
 
                       
 
  $ (1,332 )   $ 4,899     $ 7,139     $ 1,304  
 
                       
The Company is obligated to file tax returns and pay federal and state income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. The change in income tax accruals relate to amounts that were no longer required, due primarily to closed tax return audits and closed tax years for a number of jurisdictions or additional amounts needed to cover exposures.
At December 25, 2005, the Company had a federal net operating loss carryforward of $8.3 million. The net operating loss carryforward expires in 2025. The Company expects to fully utilize the federal net operating loss. At December 25, 2005, the Company had state income tax net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $26.8 million. The net operating loss carryforwards expire in the years 2006 through 2025.

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Because net operating losses can be audited well beyond a normal three-year statutory audit period and the inherent uncertainty of estimates of future taxable income, the amount of the net operating losses which may ultimately be utilized to offset future taxable income may vary materially from the Company’s estimates. The Company has established a valuation allowance for net operating loss based on the Company’s estimates of the amount of benefit from these net operating losses that the Company may ultimately be unable to realize due to factors other than estimates of future taxable income. Subsequent revisions to the estimated realizable value of the deferred tax asset or the reserve for tax-related contingencies may cause the Company’s provision for income taxes to vary significantly from period to period, although cash tax payments will remain unaffected until the net operating losses are utilized.
(9)   Employee Benefit Plans
Stock Based Compensation
Predecessor Plan
Prior to the merger transactions, the Company had stock option plans and a restricted stock grant program. Each of these plans contained a provision that would cause the options and grants to immediately vest upon a change of control. As a result of the merger transactions, all outstanding options and restricted stock grants became fully vested on the date of the merger.
Except for certain options that were exchanged and are discussed below, the holders of the options cancelled their options in exchange for the right to receive $28.25 per underlying share, less the applicable option exercise price. In accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25) “Account for Stock Issues to Employees” and related interpretations, there was no compensation expense recognized either in current or prior periods for the options.
The holders of the restricted stock grants cancelled their grants in exchange for the right to receive $28.25 per underlying share. Upon issuance of the restricted stock grants in 2003 and 2004, unearned compensation was recorded at the market value of the shares at the time of the grant. The unearned compensation was then recognized as compensation expense over the anticipated vesting period. At the time of the merger, there was $3.3 million of unearned compensation remaining. The merger triggered the full vesting of the restricted stock grants and as a result, a total of $4.3 million was recognized as compensation expense by the Company in the predecessor period December 27, 2004 through May 24, 2005. The number of shares granted in 2003 and 2004 was 66,500 and 182,600, respectively. In the first quarter of 2005, there were forfeitures of 1,200 shares. In the second quarter of 2005, there were forfeitures of an additional 1,200 shares. There were no additional grants made in 2005.
Axle Holdings Plan
In May, 2005, Axle Holdings, which owns 100% of the outstanding stock of the Company, adopted the Axle Holdings, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (“Axle Holdings Plan”). The Axle Holdings Plan is intended to provide equity incentive benefits to the Company employees. As such, it is appropriate to account for the plan as direct plans of the Company.
Under the Axle Holdings Plan, there are two types of options: (1) service options, which vest

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in three equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date based upon service with Axle Holdings and its subsidiaries, including the Company, and (2) exit options, which vest upon a change in equity control of the LLC. During 2005, the Company granted 83,587 service options and 167,213 exit option.
Service options are accounted for as fixed awards and, as such, compensation expense is determined and recorded when the fair value of the grant exceeds the exercise price of the options at the date of grant.
Under the exit options, in addition to the change in equity requirement, the number of options is determined by a calculation based on return to Kelso, which is performed at the time of the change in control. Due to the number of options being determined by a future event, the exit options qualify as variable awards. However, as the ultimate excercisability is contingent upon an event (specifically change of control), the compensation expense will not be recognized until the event is consummated.
Certain executives of IAAI exchanged a portion of their fully vested options in the predecessor company into options under the Axle Holdings, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan. In accordance with APB 25 and other applicable pronouncements, the Company is not required to recognize compensation expense on the option exchange as the market price of the underlying shares of the successor options are the same as the predecessor options.
Activity under the Plans during 2005, 2004 and 2003 is as follows:
                         
            Weighted        
            Average Exercise     Options  
    Shares     Price     Exercisable  
Balance at December 29, 2002 - Predecessor
    1,518,000     $ 14.13       596,000  
 
                 
Options granted
    490,000       13.89          
Options cancelled
    (180,000 )     20.09          
Options exercised
    (7,000 )     11.61          
 
Balance at December 28, 2003 - Predecessor
    1,821,000     $ 13.49       824,000  
 
                 
Options granted
    75,000       16.72          
Options cancelled
    (47,000 )     20.60          
Options exercised
    (104,000 )     12.44          
 
                       
Balance at December 26, 2004 - Predecessor
    1,745,000     $ 13.50       1,122,000  
 
                 
Options granted
                   
Options cancelled
    (12,000 )     19.18          
Options exercised
    (1,483,000 )     13.20          
Options exchanged
    (250,000 )     15.04          
 
                       
Balance at May 24, 2005 - Predecessor
        $        
 
                 
Options granted
    251,000       25.62          
Options cancelled
    (1,000 )     25.62          
Options exercised
                   
Options exchanged
    276,000       13.63          
 
                       
Balance at December 25, 2005 - Successor
    526,000     $ 16.41        
 
                 

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Additional information about options outstanding as of December 25, 2005 is presented below:
                                 
    Options Outstanding  
                    Weighted Average  
                    Remaining        
    Range of     Number     Contractual        
    Exercise     of     Life     Exercise  
Descriptions   Prices     Options     (in months)     Price  
Axle Holdings Plan – Exchange Units
    12.56 to 15.87       276,000       93.5     $ 13.63  
Axle Holdings Plan – Other
    25.62 to 25.62       250,000       118.0       25.62  
 
                             
 
                               
Total
    12.56 to 25.62       526,000       99.2       16.41  
 
                             
There were no options exercisable as of December 25, 2005.
LLC Profit Interests
The LLC owns 100% of the outstanding shares of Axle Holdings. Axle Holdings owns 100% of the outstanding shares of the Company. The LLC’s operating agreement provides for profit interests in the LLC to be held by certain designated employees of the Company. Upon an exit event as defined by the LLC operating agreement, holders of the profit interest will receive a cash distribution from the LLC.
Two types of profit interests were created by the LLC operating agreement: (1) operating units, which vest in twelve equal quarterly installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date based upon service, and (2) value units, which vest upon a change in equity control of the LLC. The number of value units ultimately granted will be determined based on the strike price and certain performance hurdles at the time of change in equity control. There were 191,152 operating units awarded and 382,304 value units awarded to employees of the Company during 2005 with a strike price equal to $25.62 for the operating units.
Under the requirements of EITF 00-23 “Issues Related to the Accounting for Stock Compensation under APB Opinion No. 25 and FASB Interpretation No. 44”, both the operating units and the value units are considered liability awards that are remeasured at each reporting period based on the intrinsic value method. The related liability and compensation expense of the LLC, which is for the benefit of Company employees, results in a capital contribution from the LLC to the Company and compensation expense for the Company. However, no compensation expense will be recognized on the value units until a change in equity control is consummated as excercisability and the number of units to be received is contingent upon an event (specifically change in control).
In connection with the operating units, $0.3 million of expense was incurred during the successor period, May 25, 2005 through December 25, 2005.
Postretirement Benefits
In connection with the acquisition of the capital stock of Underwriters Salvage Company (“USC”), the Company assumed the obligation for certain health care and death benefits for

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retired employees of USC. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 106, “Employers Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions,” costs related to the benefits are accrued over an employee’s service life.
As a result of the merger transactions, the fair value of the accrued benefit liability of $2.3 million at December 26, 2004 was reduced by the unrecognized net gain of $1.0 million. The amount recorded at December 25, 2005 for the postretirement benefit liability was $1.3 million.
A reconciliation of the funded status of this program as of December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004 follows:
                 
    Successor     Predecessor  
    2005     2004  
Benefit Obligations and Funded Status   (dollars in thousands)  
Change in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
               
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at the beginning of the year
  $ 744     $ 1,432  
Interest cost
    75       47  
Actuarial (gain) or loss
    592       (678 )
Benefits paid
    (103 )     (57 )
 
           
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at the end of the year
    1,308       744  
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at the beginning of the year
               
Change in plan assets
               
Benefits paid
    (103 )     (56 )
Employer contributions
    103       56  
 
           
Fair value of assets at the end of the year
           
 
               
Net amount recognized
               
Funded status
    (1,308 )     (744 )
Unrecognized net (gain) or loss
          (1,620 )
 
           
Net amount recognized
  $ (1,308 )   $ (2,364 )
 
           
Funded status
               
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position
               
Accrued benefit liability
  $ (1,308 )   $ (2,364 )
 
           
 
               
Weighted average assumptions at the end of the year
               
Discount rate
    5.50 %     5.75 %
 
               
Benefit obligation trends
               
Assumed health care cost trend rates
               
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year
    8.00 %     10.00 %
Ultimate rate
    5.00 %     5.00 %
Year that the ultimate rate is reached
    2009       2009  
 
               
Net Periodic Pension Trends
               
Assumed health care cost trend rates
               
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year
    9.00 %     8.50 %
Ultimate rate
    5.00 %     5.00 %
Year that the ultimate rate is reached
    2009       2010  

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Net periodic benefit cost (income) is summarized as follows for the fiscal years 2005, 2004, and 2003:
                         
    2005     2004     2003  
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income)   (dollars in thousands)  
Interest cost
  $ 75     $ 47     $ 95  
Amortization of net (gain) or loss
    (111 )     (224 )     (133 )
 
                 
Total net periodic benefit cost (income)
  $ (36 )   $ (177 )   $ (38 )
 
                 
Estimated future benefit payments for the next five years as of December 25, 2005 are as follows:
         
    (dollars in thousands)  
2006
  $ 171  
2007
    169  
2008
    165  
2009
    159  
2010
    150  
Thereafter
    581  
 
     
 
  $ 1,395  
 
     
Effective January 20, 1994, the date of acquisition, the Company discontinued future participation for active employees. Contribution for 2006 is expected to be $0.2 million.
401(k) Plan
The Company has a 401(k) defined contribution plan covering all full-time employees. Plan participants can elect to contribute up to 15% of their gross payroll. Company contributions are determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors; during the years 2003 to 2005, the Company matched 100% of employee contributions up to 4% of eligible earnings. Company contributions to the plans for the successor period ending December 25, 2005 were $0.4 million. Company contributions to the plan for predecessor periods ended May 24, 2005, December 26, 2004, and December 28, 2003 were $0.5 million, $0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
(10)   Commitments and Contingencies
Leases
The Company leases the Company’s facilities and certain equipment under operating leases with related and unrelated parties, which expire through August 2021. Rental expense for the successor period ended December 25, 2005 was $15.9 million. Rental expense for the predecessor periods ended May 24, 2005, December 26, 2004, and December 28, 2003 was $10.7 million, $24.1 million and $22.5 million, respectively.

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     Minimum annual rental commitments for the next five years under noncancelable operating and capital leases at December 25, 2005 are as
     follows:
                 
    Operating     Capital  
    Leases     Leases  
    (dollars in thousands)  
2006
  $ 25,854     $ 387  
2007
    24,614       316  
2008
    22,842       33  
2009
    20,194        
2010
    17,620        
Thereafter
    124,477        
 
           
 
  $ 235,601     $ 736  
 
             
Less amount representing interest expense
            40  
 
             
Future capital lease obligation
          $ 696  
 
             
     Assets as of December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004 recorded under capital leases are included in property and equipment, net as
     follows:
                 
    2005     2004  
    (dollars in thousands)  
Computer equipment
  $ 400     $ 5,221  
Security fencing
    1,053       1,441  
 
           
 
    1,453       6,662  
Accumulated amortization
    (362 )     (4,819 )
 
           
 
  $ 1,091     $ 1,843  
 
           
        Emery Air Freight Accident
On February 4, 2003, the Company filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, against, among others, Emery Air Freight Corporation, or “Emery”, and Tennessee Technical Services, or “TN Tech”, the aircraft maintenance provider. The lawsuit sought to recover damages caused by the crash of an Emery DC-8 aircraft onto the Company’s Rancho Cordova, California facility on February 16, 2000. The aircraft was destroyed, and the three crew members aboard the aircraft were killed. The crash and the resulting release of jet fuel and fire destroyed a significant part of the Company’s facility and contaminated it with ash, hydrocarbon, lead and other toxic materials. Emery refused to clean up the contamination, and the Company was required to do so. The Company suffered more than $3.0 million in inventory loss, clean-up and remediation costs, business interruption losses, legal and consulting fees, and other losses, costs, and expenses. The Company’s property insurance carrier, Reliance, paid a large portion of the Company’s inventory losses. On October 6, 2004, the Company entered into a settlement agreement whereby the Company dismissed the Company’s claims against third parties other than Emery and TN Tech, and those other third parties dismissed their claims against us. On April 12, 2005, the Company engaged in mediation with TN Tech. The mediation resulted in a settlement of the dispute whereby TN Tech agreed to pay $2.35 million to us for the Company’s unrecovered losses resulting from the crash. In exchange, the Company agreed to release TN Tech and Emery from all of the Company’s claims arising from the crash. On June 8, 2005, the Company received payment of the settlement amount and recorded it as other income in the predecessor period.

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Relocation of the Woodinville Branch
In 2003, the Company received notice from the King County Wastewater Treatment Division, Department of Natural Resources, that King County was in the process of building a water treatment facility and that the Company’s Woodinville, Washington branch was located within the boundaries of the likely site for placement of this facility. The Company received further notice from King County that it had extended an offer to purchase the Woodinville site from the Company’s landlord Waterman Properties and that, if the offer was accepted, the Company would be expected to enter into a lease arrangement with King County until such time as King County directed us to vacate the facility. In the event no sale was accomplished, King County would initiate condemnation proceedings. Under this threat of condemnation, the Company retained counsel and other consultants to assist in the Company’s relocation effort, protect the Company’s interests in the value of leasehold improvements made to the premises and recover costs resulting from the relocation. Pursuant to applicable law, the Company is entitled to reimbursement of certain costs associated with the relocation of the Company’s business from this site to another suitable location.
The Company contends that under the Company’s lease with Waterman Properties the Company is entitled to the value of the Company’s leasehold improvements invested in the property, to the extent the Company is not reimbursed by King County. There is currently a dispute between us and Waterman Properties regarding the Company’s entitlement to such compensation and how to value the improvements made to the Woodinville facility. On March 4, 2004, the Company filed a lawsuit in Snohomish County Superior Court against King County and Waterman Properties asking the court to appoint a receiver to manage a portion of the funds (up to $1.5 million) that Waterman Properties might receive from King County and to award us a portion of the condemnation award in an amount equal to the value of the Company’s leasehold improvements.
On November 16, 2004, the Company entered into a new lease for property located in Tukwila, Washington. Simultaneously, the Company negotiated a partial settlement with Waterman Properties and King County, whereby the Company terminated the Company’s lease with Waterman Properties and dismissed the Company’s complaint against King County to permit the sale and purchase of the Woodinville property. In exchange, Waterman Properties agreed to place $0.9 million of the purchase price from King County into escrow to serve as security for payment of any judgment that might be awarded in the Company’s ongoing suit against Waterman, and King County was dismissed from the suit. The outcome of this action remains uncertain at this time. At end of 2004, the Company exited the Woodinville facility and the Company wrote off leasehold improvements of approximately $1.0 million.
By the end of 2005, the Company had received reimbursement for approximately $0.3 million in relocation expenses from King County. However, on December 19, 2005, the Company received notice from King County that it was rejecting the Company’s remaining claims for $1.0 million in additional relocation expenses. Pursuant to Washington law, the Company was provided 60 days from the date of this notice in which to file an appeal of King County’s decision. The Company has initiated the administrative appeal process to attempt to obtain additional recovery from King County. The suit against Waterman Properties is in abeyance until the Company knows the outcome of the Company’s appeal of King County’s decision. At that time the Company will determine whether the Company needs to pursue further recovery from Waterman Properties, and the amount to be claimed.

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The Company is subject to certain miscellaneous legal claims, which have arisen during the ordinary course of the Company’s business. None of these claims are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or operating results.
Compensation Agreements
The Company has compensation agreements with certain officers and other key employees. In addition to base salary and bonus information, certain agreements have change in control provisions that address compensation due to the executive in the event of termination following a change of control.
(11)   Related Party Transactions
 
    Kelso owns the controlling interest in IAAI. Under the terms of a financial advisory agreement between Kelso and Axle Merger, upon completion of the merger, IAAI (1) paid to Kelso a fee of $4.5 million and (2) commenced paying an annual financial advisory fee of $0.5 million, payable quarterly in advance to Kelso (with the first such fee, prorated for the remainder of the then-current quarter, was paid at the closing of the merger), for services to be provided by Kelso to IAAI. The financial advisory agreement provides that IAAI indemnify Kelso, Axle Holdings and Kelso’s officers, directors, affiliates, and their respective partners, employees, agents and control persons (as such term is used in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder) in connection with the merger and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement (including the financing of the merger), Kelso’ s investment in IAAI, Kelso’ s control of Axle Merger (and, following the merger, IAAI as the surviving corporation) or any of its subsidiaries, and the services rendered to IAAI under the financial advisory agreement. It also requires that IAAI reimburse Kelso’s expenses incurred in connection with the merger and with respect to services to be provided to IAAI on a going-forward basis. The financial advisory agreement also provides for the payment of certain fees, as may be determined by the board of directors of IAAI and Kelso, by IAAI to Kelso in connection with future investment banking services and for the reimbursement by IAAI of expenses incurred by Kelso in connection with such services.
 
    Parthenon and certain of its affiliates own approximately 10.4% of IAAI. Under the terms of a letter agreement between PCAP, L.P., an affiliate of Parthenon, and Axle Merger, upon completion of the merger IAAI paid to PCAP, L.P. a fee of $0.5 million.
(12)   Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
    In the second quarter of 2005, the Company acquired Insurance Recovery Center, Inc. located just outside Altoona, Pennsylvania. The acquisition leverages the Company’s existing regional coverage in this market. The results of operations of this acquisition are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The aggregate purchase price of this acquisition was $0.8 million.
 
    In the second quarter of 2005, the Company sold one of the Company’s Houston properties for $1.2 million in cash. The Company recorded a gain on the sale of this facility of $0.5 million, net of taxes in the predecessor period.
 
    In the third quarter of 2005, the Company acquired Sadisco of Charleston, located just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, in Ravenel, South Carolina. The acquisition leverages the Company’s existing regional coverage in this market. The results of operations of this acquisition are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The aggregate purchase price of this acquisition was $0.3 million.

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(13)   Subsequent Events (Unaudited)
 
    In the first quarter of 2006, the Company acquired NW Penn Auction Sales/Warren County Salvage located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The acquisition leverages the Company’s existing regional coverage in this market. The acquisition is accounted for as a purchase business combination and the results of operations of the acquired business will be included in our future consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The aggregate purchase price of this acquisition is $2.4 million
 
    On March 19, 2006, our Grand Prairie, Texas facility was flooded when the local authorities opened flood gates causing the waters of Mountain Creek to spill over into the facility, resulting in water damage to the majority of vehicles on the property as well as to the interior office space. Although it is difficult to estimate the loss at this time, it is possible that the damage could exceed the $1.0 million deductible under our insurance policy which covers this particular property. We are working to resume full operations at this facility as soon as possible.
(14)   Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
 
    Summarized unaudited financial data for 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
                                         
    Fourth   Third   Second   Second   First
    Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter
    Successor   Successor   Successor   Predecessor   Predecessor
    (dollars in thousands)
2005
                                       
Revenues
  $ 69,906     $ 68,143     $ 22,361     $ 49,502     $ 70,943  
Earnings (loss) from operations
    4,609       6,511       (3,210 )     (5,968 )     8,551  
Net earnings (loss)
    (1,441 )     507       (4,500 )     (5,461 )     5,021  
                                 
    Fourth   Third   Second   First
    Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter
    Predecessor   Predecessor   Predecessor   Predecessor
    (dollars in thousands)
2004
                               
Revenues
  $ 62,234     $ 60,752     $ 60,002     $ 57,191  
Earnings from operations
    5,964       5,734       4,877       4,334  
Net earnings
    3,955       3,354       2,655       2,301  

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EX-31.1 2 n03671aexv31w1.htm CERTIFICATION exv31w1
 

Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
(pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended)
I, Thomas C. O’Brien, certify that:
1.   I have reviewed this Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2005;
 
2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4.   The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
  a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under the Company’s supervision to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  b)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report the Company’s conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  c)   Disclosed in this report any changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.   The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on the Company’s most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors:
  a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.
         
     
Date: March 31, 2006  /s/Thomas C. O’Brien    
  Thomas C. O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer   
     

 

EX-31.2 3 n03671aexv31w2.htm CERTIFICATION exv31w2
 

         
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
(pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended)
I, Scott P. Pettit, certify that:
1.   I have reviewed this Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2005;
 
2.   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
4.   The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
  a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under the Company’s supervision to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  b)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report the Company’s conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  c)   Disclosed in this report any changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.   The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on the Company’s most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors:
  a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.
         
     
Date: March 31, 2006  /s/ Scott P. Pettit    
  Scott P. Pettit, Chief Financial Officer   
     

 

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Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
     In connection with Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (the “Company”) for the annual period ended December 25, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (as so amended, the “Report”), I, Thomas C. O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
  (1)   the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
  (2)   the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: March 31, 2006
         
     
  /s/ Thomas C. O’Brien    
  Thomas C. O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer   
     
 
     This certification accompanies this Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

EX-32.2 5 n03671aexv32w2.htm CERTIFICATION exv32w2
 

Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
     In connection with Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (the “Company”) for the annual period ended December 25, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (as so amended, the “Report”), I, Scott P. Pettit, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
  (1)   the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
  (2)   the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
         
     
Date: March 31, 2006  /s/ Scott P. Pettit    
  Scott P. Pettit, Chief Financial Officer   
     
 
     This certification accompanies this Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
     A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

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