EX-99.1 2 a07-7386_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

Copart Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

Fairfield, Calif. (March 6, 2007) — Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) the largest provider of vehicle salvage disposition services in the United States, today reported results for the second quarter ended January 31, 2007.

During the three months ended January 31, 2007, revenue and income from continuing operations were $128.9 million and $30.4 million, respectively.  This represents a growth in revenue of $3.8 million or 3% and a growth in income from continuing operations of $4.3 million or 16% over the same quarter last year.  Fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the three months was $.32 compared to $.28 last year, an increase of 14%.

For the six months ended January 31, 2007, revenue and income from continuing operations were $261.0 million and $60.7 million, respectively.  This represents a growth in revenue of $19.2 million or 8% and a growth in income from continuing operations of $12.0 million or 25% over the same period last year.  Fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the six months was $.65 compared to $.53 for the same period last year, an increase of 23%.

Same store sales, excluding the revenue associated with the public auction business which we exited in fiscal 2006, increased by 3% and 8% for the three and six months ended January 31, 2007, respectively.

The operating results for the first and second quarters of 2006 were adversely affected by incremental costs incurred as a result of hurricanes in the Gulf coast region and were estimated to be approximately $4.9 million and $9.5 million for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2006, respectively.  At the end of the current quarter, virtually all of the incremental salvage vehicles received as a result of the hurricanes have been sold.  The processing of the hurricane vehicles has had, in certain historical periods, a negative impact on gross and operating margin percentages.

On Wednesday, March 7, at 11 a.m. Eastern time, Copart will conduct a conference call to discuss the results for the quarter. The call will be webcast live at https://cis.premconf.com/sc/scw.dll/usr?cid=vlllrznrsssvrxsll.  A replay of the call will be available through March 13, 2007 by calling (888) 203-1112.  Use confirmation code #1943979.




Copart, founded in 1982, provides vehicle suppliers, primarily insurance companies, with a full range of services to process and sell salvage vehicles through a completely virtual auction-style trading platform, principally to licensed dismantlers, rebuilders and used vehicle dealers.  Salvage vehicles are either damaged vehicles deemed a total loss for insurance or business purposes or are recovered stolen vehicles for which an insurance settlement with the vehicle owner has already been made.  The Company operates 124 facilities in the United States and Canada.  It also provides services in other locations through its national network of independent salvage vehicle processors.

NOTE: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, and these forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.  Our business has become increasingly reliant on proprietary and non-proprietary technologies, and it is difficult to forecast with accuracy what impact these changes in our business model will have.  We depend on a limited number of major suppliers of salvage vehicles.  If we are unable to maintain these supply relationships, our revenues and operating results would be adversely affected. In addition, our revenues, operating results, financial condition, and growth rates are subject to numerous other risks, including our ability to complete and integrate new acquisitions, environmental and regulatory risks, and the other factors described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. We encourage investors to review these disclosures carefully.

Contact:

Simon Rote, Vice President of Finance

 

(707) 639-5000

 




Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three months ended January 31,

 

Six months ended January 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

128,925

 

$

125,099

 

$

261,046

 

$

241,839

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yard operations

 

68,536

 

74,524

 

138,767

 

143,731

 

General and administrative

 

15,225

 

13,560

 

30,223

 

27,093

 

Total operating expenses

 

83,761

 

88,084

 

168,990

 

170,824

 

Operating income

 

45,164

 

37,015

 

92,056

 

71,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income, net

 

3,283

 

1,805

 

6,310

 

3,581

 

Other income, net

 

245

 

753

 

895

 

1,388

 

Equity in losses of unconsolidated investment

 

 

(849

)

(2,216

)

(849

)

Total other income

 

3,528

 

1,709

 

4,989

 

4,120

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

48,692

 

38,724

 

97,045

 

75,135

 

Income taxes

 

18,300

 

12,606

 

36,310

 

26,441

 

Income from continuing operations

 

30,392

 

26,118

 

60,735

 

48,694

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax effects

 

 

(18,265

)

 

(18,027

)

Net income

 

$

30,392

 

$

7,853

 

$

60,735

 

$

30,667

 

Earnings per share-basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.33

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.67

 

$

0.54

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.20

)

 

(0.20

)

Basic net income per share

 

$

0.33

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.67

 

$

0.34

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

90,752

 

90,401

 

90,625

 

90,393

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share-diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.28

 

$

0.65

 

$

0.53

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.20

)

 

(0.20

)

Diluted net income per share

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.08

 

$

0.65

 

$

0.33

 

Weighted average shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding

 

93,682

 

92,636

 

93,523

 

92,248

 

 




 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

January 31,
2007

 

July 31,
2006

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

124,053

 

$

126,590

 

Short-term investments

 

195,885

 

148,725

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

112,174

 

99,959

 

Vehicle pooling costs

 

31,171

 

29,148

 

Income taxes receivable

 

5,340

 

2,064

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

3,999

 

4,864

 

Total current assets

 

472,622

 

411,350

 

Property and equipment, net

 

352,385

 

341,943

 

Intangibles, net

 

1,507

 

1,874

 

Goodwill

 

112,291

 

112,291

 

Deferred income taxes

 

7,184

 

5,137

 

Land purchase options and other assets

 

23,038

 

22,110

 

Total assets

 

$

969,027

 

$

894,705

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

58,787

 

$

60,770

 

Deferred revenue

 

14,728

 

15,372

 

Deferred income taxes

 

7,225

 

7,191

 

Total current liabilities

 

80,740

 

83,333

 

Other liabilities

 

1,502

 

1,402

 

Total liabilities

 

82,242

 

84,735

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value - 180,000 shares authorized; 91,232 and 90,445 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2007 and July 31, 2006, respectively

 

292,200

 

276,052

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(105

)

(37

)

Retained earnings

 

594,690

 

533,955

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

886,785

 

809,970

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

969,027

 

$

894,705