EX-99.1 2 a07-30715_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

Copart, Inc.

 

For Immediate Release

 

Copart Reports First Quarter Financial Results

 

Fairfield, Calif. (December 4, 2007) — Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) today reported the results for the quarter ended October 31, 2007, the first quarter of its 2008 fiscal year.

 

During the three months ended October 31, 2007, revenue and net income were $184.0 million and $37.6 million, respectively. This represents increases in revenue of $51.8 million, or 39.2%, and in net income of $7.3 million, or 23.9%, over the same quarter last year. Fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the three months were $0.41 compared to $0.32 last year, an increase of 28.1%.

 

Included in the results for this quarter are the results of operations of our United Kingdom operations, comprised of our acquisitions of Universal Salvage, plc and Century Salvage Sales Limited which were closed on June 14, 2007 and August 1, 2007, respectively. The UK operations generated $43.8 million in revenue during the quarter.

 

Included in the operating results for the three months ended October 31, 2006 were revenues associated with hurricanes Katrina and Rita which are estimated to be approximately $3.6 million.

 

On Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 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=vlllrznrzndvlxsws. A replay of the call will be available through January 5, 2008 by calling (888) 203-1112. Use confirmation code #5990419.

 

Copart, founded in 1982, provides vehicle suppliers, primarily insurance companies, with a full range of vehicle remarketing services through a completely virtual auction-style trading platform, principally to licensed dismantlers, rebuilders and used vehicle dealers and exporters. 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 136 facilities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. It also provides services in other locations through a network of independent salvage vehicle remarketers.

 

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, and these forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.  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

 

Copart, Inc. ~ 4665 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, California 94534 ~ (707) 639-5000

 

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affected. We recently acquired Universal Salvage plc and Century Salvage Sales Limited, whose business operations are located in the United Kingdom. We do not have any historic experience operating outside of North America, and completion of the acquisitions will result in the Company facing new risks associated with operating in international markets.  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

 

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Copart, Inc.

 

Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended
October 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Revenues

 

$

183,957

 

$

132,121

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Yard operations (including depreciation and amortization of $7,802 and $7,471, respectively)

 

102,217

 

70,231

 

General and administrative (including depreciation and amortization of $3,203 and $1,271, respectively)

 

25,113

 

14,997

 

Total operating expenses

 

127,330

 

85,228

 

Operating income

 

56,627

 

46,893

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income, net

 

2,743

 

3,027

 

Other income

 

796

 

651

 

Equity in losses of unconsolidated investment

 

 

(2,216

)

Total other income (expense)

 

3,539

 

1,462

 

Income before income taxes

 

60,166

 

48,355

 

Income taxes

 

22,556

 

18,010

 

Net income

 

$

37,610

 

$

30,345

 

Earnings per share-basic

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per share

 

$

0.42

 

$

0.34

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

88,558

 

90,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share-diluted

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income per share

 

$

0.41

 

$

0.32

 

Weighted average common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding

 

90,686

 

93,375

 

 

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Copart, Inc.

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

October 31,
2007

 

July 31,
2007

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

249,854

 

$

98,365

 

Short-term investments

 

 

102,625

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

114,888

 

109,895

 

Vehicle pooling costs

 

29,823

 

28,842

 

Inventories

 

7,772

 

5,999

 

Income taxes receivable

 

 

3,208

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

5,172

 

5,518

 

Total current assets

 

407,509

 

354,452

 

Restricted cash and investments

 

 

9,148

 

Property and equipment, net

 

435,754

 

420,664

 

Intangibles, net

 

29,299

 

27,442

 

Goodwill

 

168,356

 

161,645

 

Deferred income taxes

 

12,085

 

7,785

 

Land purchase options and other assets

 

24,684

 

24,208

 

Total assets

 

$

1,077,687

 

$

1,005,344

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

80,308

 

$

85,082

 

Deferred revenue

 

14,159

 

13,897

 

Income taxes payable

 

27,162

 

3,930

 

Deferred income taxes

 

2,981

 

3,219

 

Other current liabilities

 

492

 

474

 

Total current liabilities

 

125,102

 

106,602

 

Deferred income taxes

 

14,666

 

13,998

 

Other liabilities

 

3,821

 

3,878

 

Total liabilities

 

143,589

 

124,478

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value - 180,000 shares authorized; 89,042 and 88,334 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2007 and July 31, 2007, respectively

 

221,235

 

206,126

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

8,581

 

4,447

 

Retained earnings

 

704,282

 

670,293

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

934,098

 

880,866

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

1,077,687

 

$

1,005,344

 

 

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