-----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, FX5zhMmo7XyaXaBi8ffV8ro7Vw3iKfBgNQfoDJvcKCbUp2GHBRLGJPAkY78+oQoY eNDAa0g2M6o8W6K0PjPC2A== 0001047469-98-037231.txt : 19981015 0001047469-98-037231.hdr.sgml : 19981015 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001047469-98-037231 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K405 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980731 FILED AS OF DATE: 19981014 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: COPART INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000900075 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500] IRS NUMBER: 942867490 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K405 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-23254 FILM NUMBER: 98725415 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5500 E SECOND ST CITY: BENICIA STATE: CA ZIP: 94510 BUSINESS PHONE: 7077485000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5500 E SECOND ST CITY: BENICIA STATE: CA ZIP: 94510 10-K405 1 FORM 10-K405 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ---------------------- FORM 10-K (Mark One) [X] Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended: July 31, 1998 OR [ ] Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from _______ to _________ Commission File Number 0-23255 COPART, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) CALIFORNIA 94-2867490 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 5500 E. SECOND STREET 94510 BENICIA, CALIFORNIA (Zip code) (Address of principal executive offices) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (707) 748-5000 SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: None SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: Common Stock (TITLE OF CLASS) ------------------- 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 _X_ No ___ 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. [X] The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of October 9, 1998 was $172,557,000 based upon the last sales price reported for such date on the Nasdaq National Market. For purposes of this disclosure, shares of Common Stock held by persons who hold more than 5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock and shares held by officers and directors of the registrant, have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination is not necessarily conclusive for other purposes. At October 9, 1998 registrant had outstanding 13,303,160 shares of Common Stock. ---------------------- DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Part III incorporates certain information by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on December 8, 1998 (the "Proxy Statement"). TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I PAGE ---- ITEM 1 - Business General 3 The Salvage Vehicle Auction Industry 3 Industry Participants 3 The Insurance Adjustment and Vehicle Auction Process 4 Operating Strategy 5 Growth Strategy 8 Supply Arrangements and Supplier Marketing 10 Buyers 10 Competition 11 Environmental Matters 11 Governmental Regulations 13 Management Information System 14 Employees 14 Factors Affecting Future Results 14 Executive Officers of the Registrant 16 ITEM 2 - Properties 17 ITEM 3 - Legal Proceedings 18 ITEM 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 18 PART II ITEM 5 - Market Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 19 ITEM 6 - Selected Financial Data 20 ITEM 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 21 ITEM 7A - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 26 ITEM 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 27 ITEM 9 - Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting And Financial Disclosure 27 PART III ITEM 10 - Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 27 ITEM 11 - Executive Compensation 27 ITEM 12 - Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 27 ITEM 13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 27 PART IV ITEM 14 - Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K 28
2 PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS THIS REPORT CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 21E OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF THE RISK FACTORS SET FORTH BELOW OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS REPORT. THE COMPANY HAS ATTEMPTED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS BY PLACING AN ASTERISK IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SENTENCE OR PHRASE THAT CONTAINS THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT. GENERAL Copart, Inc. ("Copart" or the "Company") provides vehicle suppliers, primarily insurance companies, with a full range of services to process and sell salvage vehicles through auctions, 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 offers vehicle suppliers a full range of services which expedite each stage of the salvage vehicle auction process and minimize administrative and processing costs. The Company generates revenues primarily from auction fees paid by vehicle suppliers and vehicle buyers as well as related fees for services such as towing and storage. During fiscal year ending July 31, 1998, Copart has acquired six additional salvage vehicle auction facilities and opened three new facilities. Acquisitions include facilities in Avon, Minnesota; Columbia, South Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; San Diego, California; Des Moines, Iowa and Detroit, Michigan. New salvage vehicle auction sites have been opened in Orlando, Florida; Raleigh, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, Copart has expanded its operations at six existing facilities with the acquisition of over 30 acres of adjacent land. Copart was organized as a California corporation in 1982. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 5500 E. Second Street, Benicia, California 94510, and its telephone number at that address is (707) 748-5000. THE SALVAGE VEHICLE AUCTION INDUSTRY Although there are other suppliers of salvage vehicles, such as financial institutions, vehicle leasing companies, automobile rental companies and automobile dealers, the primary source of salvage vehicles to the salvage vehicle auction industry historically has been insurance companies. Of the total number of vehicles processed by the Company in fiscal 1998, approximately 89% were obtained from insurance company suppliers. While there has been substantial consolidation of the salvage vehicle auction industry, the Company believes opportunities continue to exist either to open or acquire facilities. * INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS The primary businesses and/or individuals involved in the salvage vehicle auction industry include: SALVAGE VEHICLE AUCTION COMPANIES. Salvage vehicle auction companies such as the Company generally either (i) auction salvage vehicles on consignment, for a fixed fee or for a percentage of the sales price of the vehicle or (ii) purchase vehicles from vehicle suppliers at a formula price, based on a percentage of the vehicles' estimated pre-loss value, or "actual cash value" ("ACV"), and auction the vehicles for their own account. - ------------------------- * This statement is a forward-looking statement reflecting current expectations. Actual future performance may differ materially from the Company's current expectations. The reader is advised to review "Factors Affecting Future Results" for a fuller discussion of factors that could affect future performance. 3 VEHICLE SUPPLIERS. The primary suppliers of salvage vehicles are insurance companies. Additional suppliers include automobile dealers, automobile rental companies, financial institutions and vehicle leasing companies. VEHICLE BUYERS. Vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, repair licensees and used car dealers are the primary buyers of salvage vehicles. Vehicle dismantlers, which the Company believes are the largest group of salvage vehicle buyers, either dismantle a vehicle and sell parts individually or sell the entire vehicle to rebuilders, used automobile dealers or the public. Vehicle rebuilders and vehicle repair licensees repair salvage vehicles for sale to used car dealers and noncommercial buyers. Used automobile dealers will generally purchase directly from a salvage vehicle auction facility, recovered stolen or slightly damaged vehicles. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTMENT AND VEHICLE AUCTION PROCESS Following an accident involving an insured vehicle, the damaged vehicle is generally towed to a towing company or a vehicle repair facility for temporary storage pending insurance company examination. The vehicle is inspected by the insurance company's adjuster, who estimates the costs of repairing the vehicle and gathers information regarding the damaged vehicle's mileage, options and condition in order to estimate its ACV. The insurance company's adjuster determines whether to pay for repairs or to classify the vehicle as a total loss, based upon the adjuster's estimate of repair costs and the vehicle's salvage value, as well as customer service considerations. If the cost of repair is greater than the ACV less the estimated salvage value, the insurance company generally will classify the vehicle as a total loss. The insurance company will thereafter assign the vehicle to a salvage auction company, such as the Company, settle with the insured vehicle owner and receive title to the vehicle. Factors that vehicle suppliers consider when selecting a salvage vehicle auction company include (i) the anticipated percentage return on salvage (e.g., gross salvage proceeds, minus vehicle handling and selling expenses, divided by the ACV); (ii) the services provided by the salvage vehicle auction company and the degree to which such services reduce administrative costs and expenses; (iii) the ability to provide service across a broad geographic area; (iv) the timing of payment; and (v) the financial and operating history of the salvage vehicle auction company. In disposing of a salvage vehicle, a vehicle supplier assigns the vehicle to a salvage vehicle auction company with which it has a contractual or other relationship. Upon receipt of the pick-up order, which is conveyed by facsimile, telephone or computer, the salvage vehicle auction company dispatches one of its transporters or a contract towing company to transport the vehicle to the salvage vehicle auction company's facility. As a service to the vehicle supplier, the salvage vehicle auction company customarily pays advance charges (reimbursable charges paid by the Company on behalf of vehicle suppliers) to obtain the subject vehicle's release from a towing company or vehicle repair facility. Typically, advance charges are paid on behalf of the vehicle supplier and are recovered by the salvage vehicle auction company upon sale of the salvage vehicle. After being received and evaluated at the salvage vehicle auction facility, the vehicle remains in storage and cannot be sold at an auction until ownership documents are transferred from the insured vehicle owner and title to the vehicle is cleared through the appropriate state's motor vehicle regulatory agency (or "DMV"). If a vehicle is a total loss (as determined by the insurance company), it can be sold in most states upon settlement with and receipt of title documents from the insured. Total loss vehicles may be sold in most states only after obtaining a salvage certificate from the DMV; however, in some states only a bill of sale from the insured is required. Upon receipt of the appropriate documentation from the state DMV or the insured, which is generally received within 45 to 60 days of vehicle pick-up, the salvage vehicle auction company auctions the vehicle. Vehicles are sold primarily through live auctions, which are typically held weekly or biweekly at each facility, and occasionally by sealed bid auctions. 4 At the Company's facilities, the vehicles to be auctioned are moved from storage areas to a sales area for the convenience of the buyers. At the Company and many other facilities, the auctioneer works from a bus that proceeds through the sales area from vehicle to vehicle. Certain vehicles that are driveable are driven through an auction display area. Minimum bids are occasionally set by vehicle suppliers on high-value and specialty cars, and often facilities have standing guaranteed bids of between $25 to $50 per vehicle from local dismantlers for "junk" vehicles. Once a vehicle is sold at auction, the buyer typically must pay by cashier's check, money order or approved company check and take possession of the sold vehicle within two to five days. After payment for the vehicle, the buyer receives the appropriate title documentation. In addition to the awarded bid price, the buyer pays any fees or other charges assessed by the salvage vehicle auction company, such as post-sale processing, towing and storage fees. The salvage vehicle auction company thereafter remits to the insurance company the vehicle sales proceeds, less advance charges and any fees for its towing, storage and selling of the vehicle pursuant to the arrangement between the insurance company and the salvage vehicle auction company. The insurance proceeds check will typically be accompanied by copies of invoices for deducted fees and advance charges, and copies of title and related DMV documents. The insurance company may then close its claims file with copies of all records of the transaction. OPERATING STRATEGY The Company's operating strategy is to increase salvage vehicle volume from new and existing vehicle suppliers by (i) designing sales programs tailored to a vehicle supplier's particular needs, (ii) offering a full range of services that reduce the administrative time and costs of the salvage vehicle auction process, such as computerized monitoring and tracking of salvage vehicles, (iii) developing a growing base of buyers, (iv) providing salvage vehicle auction facilities throughout broad geographic regions, and (v) offering insurance companies the ability to contract for vehicle salvage services on a regional or national basis. The Company believes its flexible, service-oriented approach promotes the establishment and maintenance of strong relationships with vehicle suppliers, which are an integral factor in competing effectively in the salvage vehicle auction industry. FLEXIBLE VEHICLE PROCESSING PROGRAMS At the election of the vehicle supplier, the Company auctions vehicles (i) pursuant to its Percentage Incentive Program, (ii) on a fixed fee consignment basis, (iii) on a purchase basis or (iv) on a basis which combines the consignment and purchase bases in order to meet a vehicle supplier's particular needs. Based upon the Company's database of historical returns on salvage vehicles and information provided by vehicle suppliers, the Company works with the vehicle supplier to design a program that maximizes the net returns on salvage vehicles. Due to, among other factors, including the timing and size of new acquisitions, market conditions, and acceptance of a particular program by vehicle suppliers, the percentage of vehicles processed under each of its programs may vary in future periods.* The three primary sales programs are as follows: PERCENTAGE FEE CONSIGNMENT. Copart introduced its Percentage Incentive Program, (the "PIP",) as an innovative processing program to better serve the needs of certain vehicle suppliers. Under the PIP, Copart agrees to sell at auction all of the salvage vehicles of a vehicle supplier in a specified market for predetermined percentages of vehicle sales prices. Because Copart's revenues under the PIP are directly linked to the vehicle's auction price, Copart has an incentive to actively merchandise the vehicles in order to maximize the net return on salvage vehicles. Under the PIP, Copart provides the vehicle supplier, at Copart's expense, with transport of the vehicle to the nearest Company facility, storage at its facilities for - ----------------------- * This statement is a forward-looking statement reflecting current expectations. Actual future performance may differ materially from the Company's current expectations. The reader is advised to review "Factors Affecting Future Results" for a fuller discussion of factors that could affect future performance. 5 up to 90 days, and DMV processing. In addition, Copart provides merchandising services such as covering/taping openings to protect vehicle interiors from weather, adding tires if needed, washing vehicle exteriors, vacuuming vehicle interiors, cleaning and polishing dashboards and tires, making keys for driveable vehicles and operating "drive-through" sales auctions of driveable vehicles. The Company believes its merchandising increases the sales prices of salvage vehicles, thereby increasing the return on salvage vehicles to both vehicle suppliers and the Company. In fiscal 1998, approximately 46% of all salvage vehicles processed by Copart were processed under the PIP. FIXED FEE CONSIGNMENT. Under the fixed fee consignment program, the Company sells vehicles for a fixed consignment fee, generally $50 to $150 per vehicle. In addition to the consignment fees, the Company usually charges for, or includes in its fee to the vehicle supplier, the cost of transporting the vehicle to the Company's facility, storage of the vehicle, and other incidental costs. Approximately 53% of all salvage vehicles processed by Copart in fiscal 1998 were processed under the fixed fee consignment program. PURCHASE CONTRACT. Under a purchase contract arrangement, the Company agrees to buy salvage vehicles of a vehicle supplier in a specific market. The vehicles generally are purchased for a pre-determined percentage of the vehicle's ACV and then resold by the Company for its own account. Under a purchase contract, the Company usually provides vehicle suppliers with free towing to its premises and storage at its facilities for up to 90 days. Approximately 1% of all salvage vehicles processed by the Company during fiscal 1998 were processed under purchase contracts. BROAD ARRAY OF SERVICES The Company offers vehicle suppliers a full range of services which expedite each stage of the salvage vehicle auction process and minimize administrative and processing costs: SALVAGE LYNK-TM-. Copart's proprietary software program, Salvage Lynk, provides a vehicle supplier with on-line access to retrieve information on any of its salvage vehicles being processed at Copart throughout the claims adjustment and auction process. Copart furnishes each user of Salvage Lynk with software and a computer terminal, if necessary, which enables the user to monitor each stage of the salvage vehicle auction process, from pickup to payment and the eventual auction of the vehicle, from each user's own office. COPART ACCESS. In August of 1998, the Company introduced Copart Access - an Internet based service for vehicle suppliers. On the Access web pages at Copart.com, suppliers can enter assignments, check auction calendars, view photos and details of their vehicles in storage, view and reprint invoices and body-shop receipts, run a Pro Quote salvage estimate and see graphs of the historic performance of their vehicles at Copart auctions. MONTHLY REPORTING. Upon request, the Company provides vehicle suppliers with monthly reports that summarize all of their salvage vehicles processed by the Company. These reports are able to track the vehicle suppliers' gross and net return on each vehicle, service charges, and other data that enable the vehicle suppliers to more easily administer and monitor the salvage vehicle disposition process. In addition, when the suppliers receive payment, they also receive a detailed closing invoice, noting any advance charges paid by the Company on their behalf. Copart's vehicle suppliers can obtain all of their payment and invoice information on-line through Salvage Lynk. DMV PROCESSING. The Company offers employees of vehicle suppliers training on DMV document processing and has prepared a manual that provides step-by-step instructions to expedite title document processing. In addition, the Company's computers provide a direct link to the California, Texas and New York DMV computer systems. This training on DMV procedures and, in California, Texas and New York, the direct link to the DMV computer system, allow vehicle suppliers to expedite title searches and the processing of paperwork, thereby facilitating title acquisition from the insured vehicle owner and consequently shortening the time period in which vehicle suppliers can receive their salvage vehicle 6 proceeds. Under California's license registration fee rebate program, the Company, for a fee, assists participating vehicle suppliers in calculating, applying for and obtaining rebates of unused owner registration and license fees. The net rebates are delivered and paid to the vehicle supplier. VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION. The Company offers certain of its major insurance company suppliers office and yard space to house a Vehicle Inspection Station ("VIS") on-site at its auction facilities. At July 31, 1998, there were 29 VIS's at 23 of the Company's facilities. An on-site VIS provides an insurance company a central location to inspect potential total loss vehicles and reduces storage charges that otherwise may be incurred at the initial storage and repair facility. The Company believes that providing an on-site VIS enables the Company to improve the level of service it provides to such insurance companies. VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MERCHANDISING. The Company has developed merchandising techniques designed to increase the volume and sale price of salvage vehicles. Under the PIP, Copart provides vehicle weather protection, including shrink-wrapping vehicles to protect them from inclement weather, cleaning and drive-through sales of driveable vehicles, which the Company believes enhance salvage vehicle presentation and increase vehicle sales prices. Direct mailings are also made to select vehicle buyers, identified through the Company's database of buyers, to alert them to the availability of salvage vehicles in which they might be interested. SALVAGE BROKERAGE NETWORK. In response to requests of vehicle suppliers to coordinate disposal of their vehicles outside of Copart's current areas of operation, Copart has developed a national network of third party salvage vehicle auction facilities that process vehicles under the direction of Copart. Copart's customers benefit from being able to monitor and obtain information on virtually all of their salvage vehicles at any place in the United States through Salvage Lynk, as opposed to dealing with numerous salvage auction facilities across the country. Copart receives revenues from the sale of vehicles processed by members of these networks, net of applicable fees of the facility which processed the vehicle and without buyer's fees. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. The Company maintains a fleet of multi-vehicle transport trucks at most of its yards as well as contracts for vehicle transports at most facilities. BUYER NETWORK. The Company maintains a database of thousands of registered buyers of salvage vehicles in the vehicle dismantling, rebuilding, repair, and/or resale business. Copart's database of buyers also includes vehicle preference and purchasing history by buyer. This data enables a local facility manager to notify key prospective buyers throughout the region or country of the sale of salvage vehicles that may match their preferences. Sales notices listing the salvage vehicles to be auctioned on a particular day and location are made available at each auction and on the internet. Each notice details for each vehicle, among other things, the year and make of the vehicle, the description of the damage, the status of title and the order of the vehicle in the auction. The Company seeks to establish a loyal and growing customer base of salvage vehicle buyers by providing a variety of value-added programs and services. Copart has initiated its Buyers Plus Program, which includes a Copart Silver and Gold Card frequent buyer program designed to attract high-volume commercial customers by providing them with frequent buyer credits to acquire promotional merchandise, and extra services such as express check-in procedures and streamlined paperwork processing services. Copart also periodically provides free prizes and giveaways to promote auction attendance. MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. The Company had a total of 60 facilities in 31 states at July 31, 1998. The Company's multiple locations provide vehicle suppliers certain advantages, including (i) a reduction in administrative time and effort, (ii) a reduction in overall towing costs, (iii) the ability for adjusters to make inspections of vehicles in their area, as opposed to traveling long distances, (iv) the convenience to the insurance company's customers of inspecting their vehicles and retrieving any personal belongings left in the vehicle and (v) access to buyers in a broad geographic area. 7 GROWTH STRATEGY The Company's growth strategy is to (i) open or acquire new facilities, (ii) increase salvage vehicle volume from new and existing suppliers, (iii) increase revenues and profitability at its existing facilities, and (iv) pursue regional and national supply agreements with vehicle suppliers.* While there has been substantial consolidation of the salvage vehicle auction industry, the Company believes opportunities exist to either open or acquire new facilities.* EXISTING MARKETS. The Company attempts to increase vehicle volume from existing and new suppliers by promoting its ability to increase a supplier's net returns and to provide a broad selection of services to suppliers. The Company also believes that a portion of its sales growth in existing markets has been attributable to recommendations from branch offices of insurance company suppliers to other branch offices of the same insurance company. Because a number of the Company's current insurance company suppliers are large national companies with branch offices throughout the country, the Company believes that such referrals provide the potential for future growth in sales in existing, as well as new, geographic markets.* NEW FACILITIES. Since its formation in 1982, Copart has expanded, primarily through acquisitions, from a single facility in Vallejo, California, to an integrated network of 60 facilities located in California, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Washington, Oregon, Georgia, Missouri, New York, Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Mississippi, North Carolina, Indiana, Arizona, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Alabama, South Carolina, Iowa and Michigan. The Company's strategy is to offer integrated service to vehicle suppliers on a regional or national basis by acquiring or opening salvage facilities in new markets as well as in regions currently served by the Company. The Company believes that by either opening or acquiring new operations in such markets, it can capitalize on certain operating efficiencies resulting from, among other things, the reduction of duplicative overhead and the implementation of the Company's operating procedures.* During fiscal 1996, the Company acquired two facilities in or near Jackson, Mississippi and El Paso, Texas, and opened five new facilities in or near Charlotte, North Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; Van Nuys, California; Indianapolis, Indiana and Phoenix, Arizona. During fiscal 1997, the Company acquired two facilities in or near Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Salt Lake City, Utah and opened two new facilities in or near Hammond, Indiana and Woodinville, Washington. During fiscal 1998, the Company acquired six facilities in or near Avon, Minnesota; Columbia, South Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; San Diego, California; Des Moines, Iowa and Detroit, Michigan and opened three new facilities in or near Orlando, Florida; Raleigh, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada. Copart has expanded its operations at six existing facilities with the acquisition of over 30 acres of adjacent land. In addition, the Company believes that the establishment of a national presence both enhances the ability of a salvage vehicle auction company to enter into state, regional or national supply agreements with vehicle suppliers and to develop name recognition with vehicle suppliers and buyers.* The Company, in the normal course of its business, maintains an active dialogue with acquisition candidates of various sizes. The Company seeks to increase revenues and profitability at acquired facilities by, among other things, (i) implementing its buyer fee structure, (ii) introducing and converting certain vehicle suppliers to the PIP, which typically results in higher net returns to vehicle suppliers and higher fees to the Company than standard fixed fee consignment programs and (iii) initiating the Company's value-enhancing merchandising procedures. * In addition, the Company attempts to effect cost efficiencies at each of its - ------------------ * This statement is a forward-looking statement reflecting current expectations. Actual future performance may differ materially from the Company's current expectations. The reader is advised to review "Factors Affecting Future Results" for a fuller discussion of factors that could affect future performance. 8 acquired facilities through, among other things, implementing the Company's operating procedures, integrating the Company's management information systems and, when necessary, redeploying personnel. Before entering a new market, the Company seeks to establish vehicle supply arrangements with one or more of the major insurers in the targeted market. Often this is accomplished by targeting an insurance company in that market with whom the Company does business in other geographic areas. Additional factors which the Company considers when acquiring or opening a new vehicle auction facility include relationships with vehicle suppliers, market size, supply of salvaged vehicles, quality and location of facility, growth potential and the region's potential for additional markets. The Company strives to integrate its new facilities with minimum disruption to the facility's existing suppliers. Consistent with industry practice, most salvage vehicle auction companies, including those acquired by the Company, operate exclusively on a fixed fee consignment basis. The Company works with suppliers to tailor a vehicle disposition method to fit their needs. Copart's fee structures and service programs for buyers are implemented at a new facility gradually, providing Copart the opportunity to gain knowledge of, and respond to, the existing market. The Company typically attempts to retain all or most of the management at acquired facilities and trains management at acquired facilities by rotating one or two managers from other Company facilities through the new facility for short assignments. If a new facility is opened or if management of an acquired facility needs assistance in converting to the Copart system, the Company will assign an integration team to the new facility, and, where necessary, transfer an experienced facility manager. The following chart sets forth facilities acquired or opened by Copart since the beginning of fiscal 1996, through July 31, 1998.
ACQUISITION/ LOCATION OPENING DATE GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA - -------- ------------ ----------------------- Detroit, Michigan July 1998 Michigan, Northern Ohio Des Moines, Iowa June 1998 Iowa, Eastern Nebraska San Diego, California May 1998 San Diego, California Mobile, Alabama May 1998 Alabama, Southeast Mississippi, Florida Panhandle Las Vegas, Nevada May 1998 Southern Nevada, Northwest Arizona Columbia, South Carolina April 1998 South Carolina, Eastern Georgia Orlando, Florida June 1998 Central Florida Raleigh, North Carolina March 1998 Eastern North Carolina,Virginia Avon, Minnesota November 1998 Northern Minnesota, Eastern North and South Dakota Salt Lake City, Utah March 1997 Utah, Western Colorado Baton Rouge, Louisiana January 1997 Southern Louisiana, Western Mississippi Hammond, Indiana October 1996 Chicago, Southern Illinois, Indiana Woodinville, Washington September 1996 Washington Phoenix, Arizona February 1996 Arizona El Paso, Texas December 1995 Southwest Texas, Southern New Mexico Van Nuys, California November 1995 Greater Los Angeles area Jacksonville, Florida November 1995 Northeast Florida Indianapolis, Indiana September 1995 Indiana Jackson, Mississippi August 1995 Mississippi, Western Louisiana Charlotte, North Carolina August 1995 North Carolina
9 SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS AND SUPPLIER MARKETING The Company currently obtains salvage vehicles from thousands of vehicle suppliers, including local and regional offices of such suppliers. In fiscal 1998, vehicles supplied by its single largest supplier accounted for approximately 16% of the Company's revenues. The Company's agreements with this and other vehicle suppliers are either oral or written agreements that generally are subject to cancellation by either party upon 30 to 90 days' notice. The Company typically contracts with the regional or branch office of an insurance company or other vehicle supplier. The agreements are customized to each vehicle supplier's particular needs, often providing for disposition of different types of salvage vehicles by differing methods. Although the Company does not have written agreements with all of its vehicle suppliers, the Company has arrangements to process the vehicles generated by such suppliers. Such contracts or arrangements generally provide that the Company will sell virtually all total loss and recovered stolen vehicles generated by the vehicle supplier in a designated geographic area. The Company's written agreements with vehicle suppliers are typically subject to cancellation by either party upon 30 to 90 days' notice. There can be no assurance that existing agreements will not be canceled or that the terms of any new agreements will be comparable to those of existing agreements. The Company markets its services to vehicle suppliers through an in-house sales force which utilizes mailing of Company sales literature, telemarketing and follow-up personal sales calls, and participation in trade shows and vehicle and insurance industry conventions. The Company's marketing personnel meet with vehicle suppliers and, based upon the Company's historical data on salvage vehicles and upon vehicle information supplied by the vehicle suppliers, provide vehicle suppliers with detailed analysis of the net return on salvage vehicles and a proposal setting forth ways in which the Company can improve net returns on salvage vehicles and reduce administrative costs and expenses. See "Factors Affecting Future Results" below. BUYERS The buyers of salvage vehicles at salvage vehicle auctions are primarily dismantlers, rebuilders, vehicle repair licensees and used automobile dealers. Dismantlers either dismantle the vehicles and sell the parts, or sell the entire vehicle to rebuilders, used car dealers or the public. Rebuilders and vehicle repair licensees are generally wholesale used car dealers and body shops that repair salvage vehicles for sale to used car dealers. Used car dealers typically purchase late model, slightly damaged or intact, recovered stolen vehicles for repair and sale. The Company maintains a database of thousands of registered buyers of salvage vehicles in the vehicle dismantling, rebuilding, repair, and/or resale businesses. The Company believes that it has established a broad buyer base by providing buyers of salvage vehicles with a variety of programs and services. In order to gain admission to a Company auction and become a registered buyer, prospective buyers must pay an initial registration fee and an annual fee, have a vehicle dismantler's, dealer's or repair license, have an active resale license, and provide requested personal and business information. Registration entitles a buyer to transact business at any Company auction subject to local licensing and permitting. A buyer may also bring guests to an auction for a fee. Strict admission procedures are intended to prevent frivolous bids that would invalidate an auction. The Company markets to buyers through customer incentive programs, sales notices, telemarketing and participation in trade show events. In addition, Copart has initiated programs specifically designed to address the needs of its wholesale and high volume buyers, including providing streamlined paperwork processing, simplified payment procedures and personalized customer services. No single buyer accounted for more than 1% of the Company's net revenues in fiscal 1998. 10 COMPETITION The salvage vehicle auction industry is highly fragmented. As a result, the Company faces intense competition for the supply of salvage vehicles from vehicle suppliers, as well as competition for buyers of vehicles from other salvage vehicle auction companies. The Company believes its principal competitor is Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. ("IAA"). Over the last several years, IAA acquired and opened a number of salvage vehicle auction facilities. IAA is a significant competitor in certain regions in which the Company operates or may expand in the future. In other regions of the United States, the Company faces substantial competition from salvage vehicle auction facilities with established relationships with vehicle suppliers and buyers and financial resources which may be greater than the Company's. Due to the limited number of vehicle suppliers and the absence of long-term contractual commitments between the Company and such salvage vehicle suppliers, competition for salvage vehicles from such suppliers is intense. The Company may also encounter significant competition for state, regional and national supply agreements with vehicle suppliers. * Vehicle suppliers may enter into state, regional or national supply agreements with competitors of the Company. The Company has a number of regional and national contracts with various suppliers. There can be no assurance that the existence of other state, regional or national contracts entered into by the Company's competitors will not have a material adverse effect on the Company or the Company's expansion plans. Furthermore, the Company is likely to face competition from major competitors in the acquisition of salvage vehicle auction facilities, which could significantly increase the cost of such acquisitions and thereby materially impede the Company's expansion objectives or have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations. * Potential competitors could include vehicle suppliers, some of which presently supply salvage vehicles to the Company and used car auction companies. While most vehicle suppliers have abandoned or reduced efforts to sell salvage vehicles without the use of service providers such as the Company, there can be no assurance that they may not in the future decide to dispose of their salvage vehicles directly to buyers. Existing or new competitors may be significantly larger and have greater financial and marketing resources than the Company. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to compete successfully in the future. See "Factors Affecting Future Results" below. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS The Company's operations are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding the protection of the environment. In the salvage vehicle auction industry, large numbers of wrecked vehicles are stored at auction facilities for short periods of time. Minor spills of gasoline, motor oils and other fluids may occur from time to time at the Company's facilities which may result in localized soil, surface water or groundwater contamination. Petroleum products and other hazardous materials are contained in approved aboveground containment tanks located at certain of the Company's facilities. Waste materials such as waste solvents or used oils are generated at some of the Company's facilities which are disposed of as nonhazardous or hazardous wastes. The Company has put into place procedures to reduce the amounts of soil contamination that may occur at its facilities, and has initiated safety programs and training of personnel on safe storage and handling of hazardous materials. The Company believes that it is in compliance in all material respects with applicable environmental regulations and does not anticipate any material capital expenditures for environmental compliance or remediation except with regard to the Dallas Operation (as defined below).* Environmental laws and regulations, however, could become more stringent - ---------------------- * This statement is a forward-looking statement reflecting current expectations. Actual future performance may differ materially from the Company's current expectations. The reader is advised to review "Factors Affecting Future Results" for a fuller discussion of factors that could affect future performance. 11 over time and there can be no assurance that the Company or its operations will not be subject to significant compliance costs in the future. To date, the Company has not incurred expenditures for preventive or remedial action with respect to soil contamination or the use of hazardous materials which have had a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Contamination which may occur at the Company's facilities and the potential contamination by previous users of certain acquired facilities create the risk, however, that the Company could incur substantial expenditures for preventive or remedial action, as well as potential liability arising as a consequence of hazardous material contamination, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company. In connection with its acquisition of a facility in the Dallas metropolitan area (the "Dallas Operation") in March 1994, the Company will pay $3.0 million for environmental corrective action and consulting expenses associated with an approximately six-acre portion of the Dallas Operation's real property which contains elevated levels of lead due to the prior activities of the former operators. If total costs of corrective action at the Dallas Operation do not exceed $3.0 million, then the remaining funds after payment of all costs of corrective action, up to $3.0 million, will be paid as consulting fees to the former principal shareholder of the Dallas Operation. If the total costs of corrective action exceed $3.0 million, then the former principal shareholder of the Dallas Operation will pay the next $1.2 million of costs of corrective action. The Company and such former principal shareholder are each obligated to pay up to $1.5 million of the costs for corrective action, if incurred, between $4.2 million and $7.2 million. If the total costs of corrective action exceed $7.2 million, then such former principal shareholder will either pay up to the next $1.0 million, or notify the Company to pay up to the next $1.0 million in exchange for a dollar-for-dollar credit toward the purchase price of the Dallas Operation's real property, calculated as the greater of $1.0 million or the then fair market value. Such former principal shareholder's obligations under this arrangement are secured by a pledge of 225,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. However, there can be no assurance that such former principal shareholder will be able to meet his obligations or that the pledged stock will be sufficient to cover such obligations. In March 1995, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission ("TNRCC") authorized the Company to perform a Corrective Measure Study ("CMS") to determine if the proposed on-site soil stabilization remedy would be effective. In August 1995, the Company's environmental consultant submitted a Baseline Risk Assessment ("BRA") to the TNRCC, which concluded that neither human health nor the environment are placed at risk by the lead battery casing chips at the site. In April 1996, the TNRCC approved the BRA, and in October 1996 approved a modified CMS. Following such approval, the Company contracted to complete the on-site stabilization and asphalt cap for a contract price of $687,000. During the course of the project to stabilize and asphalt cap the contaminated soil, a dispute arose among the Company, the environmental engineer, and the general contractor hired to perform the remediation work. The asphalt cap began to fail almost immediately after the Company began to resume its operations on the cap. Ultimately, the Company dismissed both the contractor and the engineer, and has filed suit against both for the defects in the construction and/or design. The Company hired a new engineer to design a concrete cap to cover the remediated area. The concrete cap in lieu of an asphalt cap is estimated to add $650,000 toward the cost to complete the in-site remediation. Said concrete cap is approximately 80% complete to date. The Company has also retained the services of another environmental engineer to coordinate completion of the corrective action approved by the TNRCC. The Company anticipates that the concrete capping of the site will be completed prior to the end of calendar year 1998. Upon completion of the on-site soil stabilization to the satisfaction of the TNRCC, the TNRCC has indicated that it will issue a no-further-action letter, at which time the remaining funds shall be paid as consulting fees as set forth above. There can be no assurance that the ultimate cost of corrective action, or any other liabilities with respect to the site, including costs and liability resulting from the litigation with the former environmental engineer and general contractor, will not exceed the $3.0 million which the Company is obligated to pay for remediation costs and consulting fees to the former principal shareholder of the Dallas Operation, or that such actual costs will not have a material adverse effect on the Company. Metals and hydrocarbon soil contamination was detected at one of Copart's California facilities, which was determined to be associated with uses of the property by persons prior to the time that the prior owner became the occupant of the facility. In addition, metals were detected in samples collected from 12 groundwater monitoring wells located at this property. Copart obtained specific indemnification from the landowner of such facility for any liability for pre-existing environmental contamination. In addition, a small quantity of tetrachlorethane ("PCE") and toluene was detected in a temporary ground water monitoring well at the Dallas Operation. The Company's environmental consultants concluded that both PCE and toluene were from an off-site source upgradient of the facility, and no further action was recommended. In 1991, Copart removed an underground storage tank from one of its California facilities after monitoring devices indicated that the tank was leaking. Subsequent testing revealed localized low level contamination of the soil and ground water where the tank was removed, but no migration of the contamination. The Company has retained the services of an environmental consultant to represent the Company before the local county environmental management department. The Company has been informed by the consultant that the county agreed to a plan involving periodic monitoring of soil and ground water to assure that the contamination is not spreading. In fiscal 1997, the county issued a remedial action completion certification indicating that no further action related to the underground storage tank release is required. In connection with the acquisition of NER Auction Systems ("NER"), environmental consultants were engaged to perform a limited environmental assessment of the properties on which NER conducted its business. Prior to the acquisition, the site assessment for the Company's leased facility located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, reported concentrations of Benzene and MTBE in the groundwater, which slightly exceed the reportable concentrations under the Massachusetts environmental laws. The former principal shareholder of NER has undertaken a remedial plan to remediate the groundwater contamination. To the best knowledge of the Company, that remedial plan is on-going. It remains unclear if any of the contamination has migrated off-site and additional remediation costs may be necessary if any groundwater beyond the site has been contaminated. Pursuant to the terms of the NER acquisition, Copart is indemnified as to any environmental liabilities relating to sites being leased from NER, including the Bellingham site by the former shareholders of NER. There can be no assurance that this indemnification will be adequate. The Company does not believe that the metals and hydrocarbon soil contamination, PCE, storage tank removal or Bellingham Remediation will, either individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company.* GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS The Company's operations are subject to regulation, supervision and licensing under various federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. The acquisition and sale of damaged and recovered stolen vehicles is regulated by state motor vehicle departments. In addition to the regulation of sales and acquisitions of vehicles, the Company is also subject to various local zoning requirements with regard to the location of its auction and storage facilities. These zoning requirements vary from location to location. The Company is also subject to environmental regulations. The Company believes that it is in compliance in all-material respects with applicable regulatory requirements. The Company may be subject to similar types of regulations by federal, state, and local governmental agencies in new markets. Although the Company believes that it has all permits necessary to conduct its business and is in material compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, failure to comply with present or future regulations or changes in interpretations of existing regulations could result in impairment of the Company's operations and the imposition of penalties and other liabilities. - ---------------------- * This statement is a forward-looking statement reflecting current expectations. Actual future performance may differ materially from the Company's current expectations. The reader is advised to review "Factors Affecting Future Results" for a fuller discussion of factors that could affect future performance. 13 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM The Company's management information system ("MIS") consists of an expandable, integrated IBM AS/400 computer located in Benicia, California, integrated computer interfaces (Internet and Salvage Lynk) and proprietary software which enables salvage vehicles to be tracked by the Company and vehicle suppliers throughout the salvage vehicle auction process. By providing this accessibility, the Company provides a marketing benefit to its customers in streamlining their internal salvage tracking process. The Company's MIS is an essential part of its strategy to provide superior service to its clients and buyers, as well as to effectively support internal operations. In February 1997, Copart finished the development of a new proprietary operating system, the Copart Auction System ("CAS"). During fiscal 1998, the Company fully implemented CAS at all locations. The new system is written for the millenium change and is designed to be more efficient in processing and billing vehicles. The Company continues to research new computer technologies to enhance its MIS development. Other functions provided by MIS include accounting, inventory and salvage vehicle supplier and buyer information. The Company believes that, with planned upgrades and integration of new acquisitions, the Company's MIS will serve its information management needs for the foreseeable future. * EMPLOYEES As of July 31, 1998, the Company had approximately 1,181 full-time employees, of whom approximately 118 were engaged in general and administrative functions and approximately 1,063 were engaged in yard and fleet operations. The Company is not subject to any collective bargaining agreements and believes that its relationships with its employees are good. FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE RESULTS Historically, a limited number of vehicle suppliers have accounted for a substantial portion of the Company's revenues. In fiscal 1998, vehicles supplied by Copart's single largest supplier accounted for approximately 16% of Copart's revenues. The Company's agreements with this and other vehicle suppliers are either oral or written agreements that typically are subject to cancellation by either party upon 30 days notice. There can be no assurance that existing agreements will not be canceled or that the terms of any new agreements will be comparable to those of existing agreements. While the Company believes that, as the salvage vehicle auction industry becomes more consolidated, the likelihood of large vehicle suppliers entering into agreements with single companies to dispose of all of their salvage vehicles on a statewide, regional or national basis increases, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to enter into such agreements or that it will be able to retain its existing supply of salvage vehicles in the event vehicle suppliers begin disposing of their salvage vehicles pursuant to state, regional or national agreements with other operators of salvage vehicle auction facilities. * A loss or reduction in the number of vehicles from a significant vehicle supplier or material changes in the terms of an arrangement with a substantial vehicle supplier could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations. The Company's operating results have in the past and may in the future fluctuate significantly depending on a number of factors. These factors include changes in the market value of salvage vehicles, buyer attendance at salvage auctions, delays or changes in state title processing and/or changes in state or federal laws or regulations affecting salvage vehicles, fluctuations in ACV's of salvage vehicles, the availability of vehicles and weather conditions. As a result, the Company believes that period-to-period comparisons of its results of operations are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as any - --------------------- * This statement is a forward-looking statement reflecting current expectations. Actual future performance may differ materially from the Company's current expectations. The reader is advised to review "Factors Affecting Future Results" for a fuller discussion of factors that could affect future performance. 14 indication of future performance. There can be no assurance, therefore, that the Company's operating results in some future quarter will not be below the expectations of public market analysts and/or investors. The market price of the Company's Common Stock could be subject to significant fluctuations in response to various factors and events, including variations in the Company's operating results, the timing and size of acquisitions and facility openings, the loss of vehicle suppliers or buyers, the announcement of new vehicle supply agreements by the Company or its competitors, changes in regulations governing the Company's operations or its vehicle suppliers, environmental problems or litigation. In addition, the stock market in recent years has experienced broad price and volume fluctuations that often have been unrelated to the operating performance of companies. The Company seeks to increase sales and profitability primarily through the opening of new facilities, the acquisition of other salvage vehicle auction facilities, and the increase of salvage vehicle volume and revenue at existing facilities. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to acquire additional facilities on terms economical to the Company or that the Company will be able to increase revenues at newly acquired facilities above levels realized at such facilities prior to their acquisition by the Company. In particular, the Company's rate of growth could be materially adversely affected if the Company is not able to open or acquire new facilities at the same rate as it has in the past. Additionally, as the Company continues to grow, its openings and acquisitions will have to be more numerous or of a larger size in order to have a material impact on the Company's operations. The ability of the Company to achieve its expansion objectives and to manage its growth is also dependent on other factors, including the integration of new facilities into existing operations, the establishment of new relationships or expansion of existing relationships with vehicle suppliers, the identification and lease of suitable premises on competitive terms and the availability of capital. The size and timing of such acquisitions and openings may vary. Management believes that facilities opened by the Company require more time to reach revenue and profitability levels comparable to its existing facilities and may have greater working capital requirements than those facilities acquired by the Company. Therefore, to the extent that the Company opens a greater number of facilities in the future than it has historically, the Company's growth rate in revenues and profitability may be adversely affected. Currently, Willis J. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, together with two other existing shareholders, beneficially owns approximately 41% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock. This interest in the Company may also have the effect of making certain transactions, such as mergers or tender offers involving the Company, more difficult, absent the support of Mr. Johnson and such other existing shareholders. While the Company believes that the proceeds from its financing and public offerings, cash generated from operations, borrowing availability under its line of credit and existing equipment leasing lines of credit will be sufficient to satisfy the Company's working capital requirements for the next 12 months, there can be no assurance that additional funding will not be required sooner, depending on a number of factors including the rate at which the Company acquires or opens new facilities, the size and timing of capital expenditures for existing facilities, the extent of future environmental remediation costs, if any, and other factors. There can be no assurance that any such funding would be available if, and when, required by the Company, on acceptable terms to the Company or at all. 15 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The executive officers of the Company and their ages as of July 31, 1998 are as follows:
NAME AGE POSITION - ---- --- -------- Willis J. Johnson 51 Chief Executive Officer and Director A. Jayson Adair 29 President and Director James E. Meeks 49 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Wayne R. Hilty 42 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Paul A. Styer 42 Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
WILLIS J. JOHNSON, co-founder of the Company, has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since 1986, and has been a Board member since 1982. Mr. Johnson was also President of the Company from 1986 through May 1995. Mr. Johnson has over 26 years of experience in owning and operating auto dismantling and vehicle salvage companies. A. JAYSON ADAIR has served as President of the Company since October 1996 and as a director since September 1992. From April 1995 to October 1996, Mr. Adair served as Executive Vice President, from August 1990 until April 1995, Mr. Adair served as Vice President of Sales and Operations and from June 1989 to August 1990, Mr. Adair served as the Company's Manager of Operations. JAMES E. MEEKS has served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company since September 1992 when he joined the Company concurrent with the Company's purchase of South Bay Salvage Pool (the "San Martin Operation"). Mr. Meeks has served as Executive Vice President and Director since October 1996 and as Senior Vice President since April 1995. From April 1986 to September 1992, Mr. Meeks, together with his family, owned and operated the San Martin Operation. Mr. Meeks is also an officer, director and part owner of Cas & Meeks, Inc., a towing and subhauling service company, which he has operated since 1991. Mr. Meeks has also been an officer and director of E & H Dismantlers, a self-service auto dismantler, since 1967. Mr. Meeks has over 31 years of experience in the vehicle dismantling business. WAYNE R. HILTY has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since January 1998. Mr. Hilty has been the Company's Vice-President and Controller since 1997, and previously was an independent consultant to the Company. Mr. Hilty received a B.S. from San Francisco State University in 1980 and became a certified public accountant in 1983 with Arthur Young and Company. PAUL A. STYER has served as General Counsel of the Company since September 1992, served as Senior Vice President since April 1995 and as Vice President from September 1992 until April 1995. Mr. Styer served as a Director of the Company from September 1992 until October 1993. Mr. Styer has served as Secretary since October 1993. From August 1990 to September 1992, Mr. Styer conducted an independent law practice. Mr. Styer received a B.A. from the University of California, Davis and a J.D. from the University of the Pacific. Mr. Styer is a member of the California State Bar Association. Officers are elected by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board. There are no family relationships among any of the directors or executive officers of the Company, except that A. Jayson Adair is the son-in-law of Willis J. Johnson. 16 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES FACILITIES INFORMATION The following table sets forth certain information regarding the facilities currently used by the Company.
FACILITY OPENED/ APPROXIMATE EXPIRATION OF LOCATION ACQUIRED ACREAGE LEASE TERM PURCHASE OPTION -------- -------- ------- ---------- --------------- Vallejo, California (1) 25 February 2000 Yes Sacramento, California A 12 Company owned Not applicable Hayward, California O 8 Month-to-month No Fresno, California A 20 July 2000 Yes Bakersfield, California A 7 Company owned Not applicable San Martin, California A 14 August 2002 Yes Colton, California A 14 November 2002 Right of first refusal Seattle, Washington A 11 March 2001 Yes Portland, Oregon O 33 June 2001 Yes Los Angeles, California A 12 June 1998 Right of first refusal Houston, Texas A 62 January 2004 Right of first refusal Dallas, Texas (2) A 78 March 2004 Yes Lufkin, Texas A 19 May 1999 Yes Longview, Texas A 20 May 1999 Yes Atlanta, Georgia A 62 July 2004 Yes Sacramento, California O 11 Month-to-month Not applicable Kansas City, Kansas A 27 October 2004 Yes Oklahoma City, Oklahoma A 20 November 2005 Yes Tulsa, Oklahoma A 10 August 2005 Yes St. Louis, Missouri A 21 March 2005 Yes Conway, Arkansas A 22 March 2005 Yes West Memphis, Arkansas A 21 April 2005 Yes Hartford, Connecticut A 30 May 2005 Yes Marlboro, New York A 25 May 2005 Yes Syracuse, New York A 16 May 2005 Yes Philadelphia, Pennsylvania A 50 May 2005 Yes Boston, Massachusetts A 27 May 2005 Yes Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania A 30 May 2005 Yes Columbus, Ohio A 20 May 2005 Yes Southampton, New York A 18 July 2000 Yes Glassboro, New Jersey A 18 May 2005 Yes Waldorf, Maryland A 36 May 2005 Yes Buffalo, New York A 14 May 2005 Yes Miami, Florida A 18 May 2005 Yes Tampa, Florida A 13 May 2005 Yes Chicago, Illinois A 15 September 1999 Right of first refusal (3) Minneapolis, Minnesota A 10 December 2001 No St. Cloud, Minnesota A 20 August 2003 Right of first refusal (3) Madison, Wisconsin A 25 August 2003 Right of first refusal (3)
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FACILITY OPENED/ APPROXIMATE EXPIRATION OF LOCATION ACQUIRED ACREAGE LEASE TERM PURCHASE OPTION -------- -------- ------- ---------- --------------- Milwaukee, Wisconsin A 18 August 2003 Right of first refusal (3) Jackson, Mississippi A 15 July 2005 Yes Charlotte, North Carolina O 24 July 2005 Yes Jacksonville, Florida O 28 October 2005 Yes Van Nuys, California O 40 Company owned Not applicable Indianapolis, Indiana O 15 February 2001 No El Paso, Texas A 18 Company owned Not applicable Phoenix, Arizona O 13 February 2001 Yes Hammond, Indiana O 38 September 2001 Right of first refusal Woodinville, Washington O 10 August 2001 No Baton Rouge, Louisiana A 30 Company owned Not applicable Salt Lake City, Utah O/A 27 March 2007 Yes Avon, Minnesota A 19 October 2007 Yes Raleigh, North Carolina O 28 November 2007 Yes Orlando, Florida O 22 November 2007 Right of first refusal Columbia, South Carolina A 23 Company Owned Not Applicable Las Vegas, Nevada O 9 January 2003 Right of first refusal Mobile, Alabama A 38 April 2008 Yes San Diego, California A 31 March 2008 Yes Des Moines, Iowa A 15 June 2008 Right of first refusal Detroit, Michigan A 43 July 2003 Yes Benicia, California (4) N/A 29,200/sq ft April 2005 No - ---------
(1) Copart's initial facility. (2) In connection with the acquisition of the Dallas Operation, Copart obtained an option, exercisable from March 2004 through March 2014, to acquire the Dallas Operation's real property for the purchase price of $2.5 million, consisting of $500,000 in cash and a $2.0 million promissory note bearing interest at the then prime rate payable in equal monthly installments over 10 years. Such purchase price may be subject to adjustment in the event that the total cost of corrective action at the Dallas Operation exceeds $7.2 million. (3) Right of first refusal for these properties is held by the NER Auction Group entities which are leasing such properties from third party landowners and as to which Copart is the sublessee. (4) Corporate headquarters. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS Not applicable. 18 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS MARKET PRICE AND DISTRIBUTIONS The following table summarizes the high and low sales prices per share for each quarter during the last two fiscal years. As of July 31, 1998, there were 13,275,060 shares outstanding. The Company's Common Stock has been quoted on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CPRT since March 17, 1994. As of July 31, 1998, the Company had 294 shareholders of record.
1997 High Low - ---- ---- --- First Quarter 21 1/8 14 3/8 Second Quarter 18 3/4 10 1/4 Third Quarter 18 3/4 12 3/4 Fourth Quarter 19 12 7/8 1998 High Low - ---- ---- --- First Quarter 19 15 5/8 Second Quarter 18 3/8 15 1/4 Third Quarter 20 1/2 15 Fourth Quarter 24 1/2 17 1/8
The Company has not paid a cash dividend since 1984 and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. 19 ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The tables below summarize the Selected Consolidated Financial Data of the Company as of and for each of the last five fiscal years. This selected financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this Report. The selected financial data presented below have been derived from the Company's consolidated financial statements that have been audited by KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent public accountants, whose report is included herein covering the consolidated financial statements as of July 31, 1998 and 1997 and for each of the years in the three-year period ended July 31, 1998. The selected operating data for the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994 and the balance sheet data as of July 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 are derived from audited consolidated financial statements not included herein:
(in 000's except per share and other data) SELECTED OPERATING DATA 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Revenues $114,206 $126,276 $118,248 $ 58,117 $ 22,794 Operating income 23,508 18,853 17,802 11,261 4,112 Income before income taxes and extraordinary item 24,945 19,475 18,190 11,437 3,710 Extraordinary item, net -- -- -- -- (1,633) Net income 15,216 11,993 11,185 6,894 590 Basic per share amounts: Income before extraordinary item 1.15 .93 .90 .71 .35 Net income 1.15 .93 .90 .71 .09 Weighted average shares 13,181 12,874 12,433 9,733 6,335 Diluted per share amounts: Income before extraordinary item 1.13 .90 .85 .65 .30 Net income 1.13 .90 .85 .65 .08 Weighted average shares 13,450 13,257 13,216 10,614 7,305 BALANCE SHEET DATA Cash and short-term investments $ 28,796 $ 27,685 $ 13,026 $ 13,779 $ 17,871 Working capital 54,829 48,930 40,586 32,756 21,890 Total assets 190,942 175,340 158,066 135,158 62,569 Total debt 8,425 9,753 11,260 3,734 4,019 Shareholders' equity 160,183 142,814 126,245 113,116 49,288 OTHER Gross proceeds (000's) $534,818 $537,657 $506,916 $317,788 $144,397 Number of auction facilities 60 53 49 42 15
20 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OVERVIEW The Company processes salvage vehicles principally on a consignment method, on either the Percentage Incentive Program or on a fixed fee consignment basis. Using either consignment method, only the fees associated with vehicle processing are recorded in revenue. The Company also processes a percentage of its salvage vehicles pursuant to purchase contracts (the "Purchase Program") under which the Company records the gross proceeds of the vehicle sale in purchased vehicle revenues and cost of the vehicle in yard and fleet expenses. For the fiscal years ended July 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, approximately 46%, 33%, and 25% of the vehicles sold by Copart, respectively, were processed under the PIP. The increase in the percentage of vehicles sold under the PIP in fiscal 1998 is due to the Company's successful marketing efforts. The Company attempts to convert acquired operations to the PIP, which typically results in higher net returns to vehicle suppliers and higher fees to the Company than standard fixed fee consignment programs. For the fiscal years ended July 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, approximately 53%, 61% and 69%, of the vehicles sold by Copart, respectively, were processed under fixed fee agreements. The decline in the percentage of vehicles under fixed contracts is the direct result of the Company's marketing efforts to convert contracts from fixed fee to PIP. For the fiscal years ended July 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, approximately 1%, 6% and 6% of the vehicles sold by Copart, respectively, were processed pursuant to the Purchase Program. The decrease in vehicles sold under the Purchase between fiscal 1998 and 1997 is attributable to the termination, or renegotiation to consignment contracts, of certain vehicle purchase contracts. Due to a number of factors, including the timing and size of new acquisitions, market conditions, and acceptance of the PIP Program by vehicle suppliers, the percentage of vehicles processed under this program in future periods may vary. * Costs attributable to yard and fleet expenses consist primarily of operating personnel (which includes yard management, clerical and yard employees), rent, contract vehicle towing, insurance, fuel, fleet maintenance and repair, and acquisition costs of salvage vehicles under the Purchase Program. Costs associated with general and administrative expenses consist primarily of executive, accounting and data processing, sales personnel, professional fees and marketing expenses. The period-to-period comparability of Copart's operating results and financial condition is substantially affected by business acquisitions and new openings made by Copart during such periods. ACQUISITIONS AND NEW OPERATIONS Copart has experienced significant growth as it acquired ten salvage vehicle auction facilities and established ten new facilities since the beginning of fiscal 1996. All of the acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method. Accordingly, the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible assets acquired (consisting principally of goodwill) is being amortized over periods not exceeding 40 years. - ------------------------- * This statement is a forward-looking statement reflecting current expectations. Actual future performance may differ materially from the Company's current expectations. The reader is advised to review "Factors Affecting Future Results" for a fuller discussion of factors that could affect future performance. 21 As part of the Company's overall expansion strategy of offering integrated service to vehicle suppliers, the Company anticipates further attempts to open or acquire new salvage facilities in new regions, as well as the regions currently served by Company facilities.* As part of this strategy, during fiscal 1998, Copart acquired facilities in or near Avon, Minnesota; Columbia, South Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; San Diego, California; Des Moines, Iowa and Detroit, Michigan and opened new facilities in Orlando, Florida; Raleigh, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada. In fiscal 1997, Copart acquired facilities near Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Salt Lake City, Utah and opened new facilities in Woodinville, Washington and Hammond, Indiana. In fiscal 1996, Copart acquired two facilities in or near Jackson, Mississippi and El Paso, Texas and opened five new facilities in or near Charlotte, North Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; Indianapolis, Indiana; Van Nuys, California; and Phoenix, Arizona. The Company believes that these acquisitions and openings help to solidify the Company's coverage of the United States. The Company expects to incur future amortization charges in connection with anticipated acquisitions attributable to goodwill, covenants not to compete and other purchase-related adjustments. * The Company seeks to increase revenues and profitability at acquired facilities by, among other things, (i) implementing its buyer fee structure, (ii) introducing and converting certain vehicle suppliers to the PIP, which typically results in higher net returns to vehicle suppliers and higher fees to the Company than standard fixed fee consignment programs, (iii) making available vehicle purchase programs which are designed to reduce vehicle suppliers' administrative expenses and (iv) initiating the Company's merchandising procedures. In addition, the Company attempts to effect cost efficiencies at each of its acquired facilities through, among other things, implementing the Company's operational procedures, integrating the Company's management information systems and, when necessary, redeploying personnel. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table sets forth for the periods indicated information derived from the consolidated statements of income of Copart expressed as a percentage of revenues. There can be no assurance that any trend in operating results will continue in the future.
YEARS ENDED JULY 31, -------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Revenues 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ----- ----- ----- Operating expenses: Yard and fleet 62.6 70.8 70.6 General and administrative 9.9 8.4 9.2 Depreciation and amortization 6.9 5.9 5.1 ----- ----- ----- Total operating expenses 79.4 85.1 84.9 ----- ----- ----- Operating income 20.6 14.9 15.1 Other income, net 1.3 0.5 0.3 ----- ----- ----- Income before income taxes 21.9 15.4 15.4 Income taxes 8.5 5.9 5.9 ----- ----- ----- Net income 13.4% 9.5% 9.5% ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
- --------------------------- * This statement is a forward-looking statement reflecting current expectations. Actual future performance may differ materially from the Company's current expectations. The reader is advised to review "Factors Affecting Future Results" for a fuller discussion of factors that could affect future performance. 22 FISCAL 1998 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1997 Revenues were approximately $114.2 million during fiscal 1998, a decrease of approximately $12.1 million, or 9.6%, over fiscal 1997. The change in revenues is due primarily to a $7.9 million increase in salvage fees plus a $2.9 million increase in transportation revenue, offset by a $22.9 million decrease in purchase vehicle revenues, due to terminated contracts. Under the Purchase Program, the Company records the gross proceeds of the vehicle sale as revenue. New facilities in Avon, Raleigh, Orlando, Columbia, Mobile, Des Moines and San Diego contributed $2.0 million of new salvage fees and transportation revenues during fiscal 1998. Existing yard salvage fees and transportation revenues increased by $8.8 million, or 9.0%, and existing yard purchased vehicle revenues decreased by $23.1 million, or 81.6% during fiscal 1998, as compared to a drop of 16.6% during 1997. Yard and fleet expenses were approximately $71.5 million during fiscal 1998, a decrease of approximately $17.8 million, or 20%, over fiscal 1997. Approximately $1.8 million of the change was the result of the acquisition of the Avon, Columbia, Mobile, Des Moines and San Diego operations and the opening of Copart's Raleigh and Orlando facilities. The remainder of the decrease in yard and fleet expenses was primarily attributable to the decrease in the cost of Purchase Program vehicles. Yard and fleet expense decreased to 62.6% of revenues during fiscal 1998, as compared to 70.8% of revenues during fiscal 1997. General and administrative expenses were approximately $11.3 million during fiscal 1998, an increase of approximately $0.7 million, or 7.1%, over fiscal 1997, due primarily to increased personnel expense. General and administrative expenses increased to 9.9% of revenues during fiscal 1998, as compared to 8.4% of revenues during fiscal 1997 primarily as a result of the accounting impact of the Purchase Program. Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $7.8 million during fiscal 1998, an increase of approximately $0.4 million, or 5.1%, over fiscal 1997. This increase was due primarily to the amortization of goodwill and covenants not to compete and depreciation of acquired assets resulting from the acquisition of new salvage auction facilities. Interest expense was approximately $651,000 during fiscal 1998, a decrease of $175,500 over fiscal 1997. This decrease was attributable to the decrease in total debt. The effective income tax rate of 39% applicable to fiscal 1998 is comparable to the fiscal 1997 effective income tax rate of 38%. Due to the foregoing factors, Copart realized net income of $15.2 million for fiscal 1998, compared to net income of $12.0 million for fiscal 1997. FISCAL 1997 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1996 Revenues were approximately $126.3 million during fiscal 1997, an increase of approximately $8.0 million, or 7%, over fiscal 1996. Approximately $4.2 million of the increase in revenues was the result of the acquisition of the El Paso, Baton Rouge, and Salt Lake City operations and the opening of Copart's Charlotte, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, and Phoenix facilities. Existing yard revenues increased overall by approximately $3.8 million, or 3%, over fiscal 1996, despite decreased revenues from Purchase Program vehicles of approximately $5.8 million. Under the Purchase Program the Company records the gross proceeds of the vehicle sale in revenue. After eliminating the accounting impact of the Purchase Program, the remainder of the increase in revenues at existing operations was primarily attributable to increased per unit revenues of approximately 10%. 23 Yard and fleet expenses were approximately $89.4 million during fiscal 1997, an increase of approximately $5.9 million, or 7%, over fiscal 1996. Approximately $0.8 million of the increase was the result of the acquisition of the El Paso, Baton Rouge, and Salt Lake City operations and the opening of Copart's Charlotte, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, and Phoenix facilities. The remainder of the increase in yard and fleet expenses was attributable to increased yard and fleet expenses from existing operations, including the cost of Purchase Program vehicles. Yard and fleet expense increased to 70.8% of revenues during fiscal 1997, as compared to 70.6% of revenues during fiscal 1996. General and administrative expenses were approximately $10.6 million during fiscal 1997, a decrease of approximately $0.3 million, or 3%, over fiscal 1996, due primarily to decreased personnel expense. General and administrative expenses decreased to 8.4% of revenues during fiscal 1997, as compared to 9.2% of revenues during fiscal 1996 due to costs being spread over a greater revenue base. Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $7.5 million during fiscal 1997, an increase of approximately $1.5 million, or 24%, over fiscal 1996. This increase was due primarily to the amortization of goodwill and covenants not to compete and depreciation of acquired assets resulting from the acquisition of new salvage auction facilities. Interest expense was approximately $826,000 during fiscal 1997, an increase of $375,000 over fiscal 1996. This increase was attributable to the increase in debt associated with the land acquisition in Van Nuys in May 1996. The effective income tax rate of 38% applicable to fiscal 1997 is comparable to the fiscal 1996 effective income tax rate of 39%. Due to the foregoing factors, Copart realized net income of $12.0 million for fiscal 1997, compared to net income of $11.2 million for fiscal 1996. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Copart has financed its growth through cash generated from operations, debt financing, public offerings of Common Stock, and the equity issued in conjunction with certain acquisitions. At July 31, 1998, Copart had working capital of approximately $54.8 million, including cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of approximately $28.8 million. The Company is able to process, market, sell and receive payment for processed vehicles quickly. Therefore, the Company does not require substantial amounts of working capital, as it receives payment for vehicles at approximately the same time as it remits payments to vehicle suppliers. The Company's primary source of cash is from the collection of sellers' fees and reimbursable advances from the proceeds of auctioned salvage vehicles and from buyers' fees. The Company has a bank credit facility provided by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., U.S. Bank of California and Fleet National Bank (the "Bank Credit Facility"). The Bank Credit Facility consists of an unsecured revolving reducing line of credit of $50 million, which matures in February 2002. The amount available under the facility reduces by $10 million in February 2000 and 2001, leaving the principal balance available as follows: March 1, 2000, $40 million available; March 1, 2001, $30 million available; February 28, 2002, the line of credit matures. Amounts outstanding under the Bank Credit Facility accrue interest at either the prime rate most recently announced by Wells Fargo or at a rate based on LIBOR plus a spread of 0.50%, subject to increases to a maximum spread of 1.25% based on certain credit ratios. As of July 31, 1998, there are no outstanding borrowings under this facility. The Company is subject to customary covenants, including restrictions on payment of dividends, with which it is in compliance. 24 The Company has entered into various operating lease lines for the purpose of leasing up to $10.1 million of yard and fleet equipment, of which approximately $6.3 million was available as of July 31, 1998. Copart generated cash from operations of approximately $21.9 million, $24.6 million and $11.3 million in fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. During the fiscal year ended July 31, 1998, Copart used cash for the acquisition of the Avon, Columbia, Mobile, San Diego, Des Moines and Detroit operations, which had an aggregate cash cost of approximately $9.8 million. During the fiscal year ended July 31, 1997, Copart used cash for the acquisition of the Baton Rouge and the Salt Lake City operations, which had an aggregate cash cost of approximately $3.4 million. During the fiscal year ended July 31, 1996, Copart used cash for the acquisition of the Jackson, Mississippi and El Paso, Texas facilities, which had an aggregate cash cost of approximately $2.8 million. Capital expenditures (excluding those associated with fixed assets attributable to acquisitions) were approximately $11.4 million, $8.8 million and $9.1 million for fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. During the fiscal year ended July 31, 1996, Copart acquired approximately 40 acres of land at the Van Nuys facility for the purchase price of $10.5 million, for which the Company paid $3.0 million in cash and issued the seller a promissory note secured by the real property in the principal amount of $7.5 million, payable interest only at the rate of 7.2% per annum, with the principal payable in 5 years. Copart's capital expenditures have related primarily to opening and operating facilities and acquiring software, yard and computer equipment. Historically, while Copart has sub-contracted for a significant portion of its vehicle transport services, the Company has implemented a program for converting long haul transports to its own fleet of vehicle carriers at each facility. Based upon the potential for increased revenues from Company-owned vehicle towing services, the Company has entered into agreements to acquire approximately $1.0 million of additional multi-vehicle transport trucks and forklifts and is disposing of certain older equipment. During fiscal 1998, the Company acquired approximately $13.1 million of short-term investments. In fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company generated approximately $1.8, $2.4 and $0.6 million through the exercise of stock options and warrants, respectively. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by approximately $12.0 million and increased by $14.7 million in fiscal 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Company's liquidity and capital resources have not been materially affected by inflation and are not subject to significant seasonal fluctuations. The Company believes that its currently available cash, cash generated from operations and borrowing availability under the Bank Credit Facility and existing equipment leasing lines of credit will be sufficient to satisfy the Company's working capital requirements and fund openings and acquisitions of new facilities for the next 12 months.* However, there can be no assurance that the Company will not be required to seek additional debt or equity financing prior to such time, depending upon certain factors, including the rate at which the Company opens or acquires new facilities. - ------------------------------- * This statement is a forward-looking statement reflecting current expectations. Actual future performance may differ materially from the Company's current expectations. The reader is advised to review "Factors Affecting Future Results" for a fuller discussion of factors that could affect future performance. 25 YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE The Company's critical business systems including CAS and general ledger applications are Year 2000 compliant. Copart has relationships with vendors, customers and other third parties that rely on software and systems that may not be Year 2000 compliant. With respect to such third parties, Year 2000 compliance matters will not be within Copart's direct control. There can be no assurance that Year 2000 compliance failures by such third parties will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income", which establishes standards for reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its components. The statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997 and will be adopted by Copart, in fiscal year 1999. This statement is not expected to have a material impact on Copart's disclosures within the consolidated financial statements. In 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information", which establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises are to report information about operating segments in the annual financial statements and requires those enterprises to report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to shareholders. The statement is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 1997, and will be adopted by Copart, in fiscal year 1999. This statement is not expected to have a material impact on Copart's disclosures within the consolidated financial statements. In 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The SFAS establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. The SFAS requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and requires a company to formally document, designate, and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No. 133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999 and early adoption is permitted. This statement is not expected to have a material impact on Copart's results of operations. In 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA") issued Statement of Position ("SOP") No. 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." This SOP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998 and earlier adoption is permitted. The adoption of SOP No. 98-1 is not expected to have a material impact on Copart's results of operations. In 1998, the AICPA issued SOP No. 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities." This SOP is effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998 and earlier adoption is permitted. The adoption of SOP No. 98-5 is not expected to have a material impact on Copart's results of operations. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not applicable. 26 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA See Part IV, Item 14 (a) for an index to the financial statements and supplementary financial information which are attached thereto. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Not applicable. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The information concerning the Company's directors required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from the Company's Proxy Statement under the heading "Election of Directors." Information regarding executive officers is included in Part I hereof under the caption "Executive Officers of the Registrant" and is incorporated by reference herein. The information regarding compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended is incorporated herein by reference from the Company's Proxy Statement under the heading "Election of Directors - Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance." ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from the Company's Proxy Statement under the heading "Election of Directors-Executive Compensation." ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from the Company's Proxy Statement under the heading "Election of Directors-Security Ownership." ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference from the Company's Proxy Statement under the heading "Certain Transactions." 27 PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Page (a) 1. INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following documents are filed as part of this report: Independent Auditors' Report........................................................... 32 Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 31, 1998 and 1997........................................................................ 33 Consolidated Statements of Income for the three years ended July 31, 1998...................................................... 34 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the three years ended July 31, 1998........................................................................ 35 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended July 31, 1998...................................................... 36 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................................. 38 2. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts................................................. 51
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto. 3. EXHIBITS *3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant ***3.2 Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended ***10.1+ Copart, Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan, as amended *10.2+ 1994 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with form of Subscription Agreement *10.3+ 1994 Director Option Plan, with form of Subscription Agreement *10.4 Indemnification Agreement, dated December 1, 1992, among the Registrant and Willis J. Johnson, Reba J. Johnson, A. Jayson Adair, Michael A. Seebode, Steven D. Cohan and Paul A. Styer *10.5 Indemnification Agreement, dated July 1, 1993, between the Registrant and Willis J. Johnson, Marvin L. Schmidt, James E. Meeks and Steven D. Cohan *10.6 Indemnification Agreement, dated November 9, 1993, between the Registrant and James Grosfeld *10.7 Form of Indemnification Agreement to be entered into by the Registrant and each of Harold Blumentstein and Patrick Foley *10.8+ Employment Contract for Chief Executive, dated February 17, 1993, between Willis J. Johnson and the Registrant *10.9+ Employment Contract, dated August 1, 1992, between A. Jayson Adair and the Registrant 28 *10.10+ Employment for Senior Executive, dated September 1, 1992, between Paul A. Styer and the Registrant *10.11 Employment Contract for Senior Executive, dated September 1, 1992, between James E. Meeks and the Registrant *10.12 Common Stock Warrant, dated November 9, 1993, issued to James Grosfeld ***10.13 Credit Agreement among Copart, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank of California and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Agent, dated May 1, 1995 ****10.14 Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Assets of NER Auction Systems, dated January 13, 1995, among Registrant, the list of Sellers as set forth therein, Richard A. Polidori, Gordon VanValkenberg, and Stephen Powers *****10.15 Contract of Sale by and between the Stroh Companies, Inc. as Seller and Copart, Inc. as Purchaser, dated April 4, 1996 ******10.16 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Copart, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank of California and Fleet National Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Agent, dated March 7, 1997 23.1 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 24.1 Power of Attorney (See page 30 of this Form 10-K) 27.1 Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8-K None (c) See response to Item 14(a)(3) above. (d) See response to Item 14(a)(2) above. - ------------------------- * Incorporated by reference from exhibit to registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 33- 74250). + Denotes a compensation plan in which an executive officer participates. *** Incorporated by reference from exhibit to registrant's Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended July 31, 1995, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. **** Incorporated by reference from exhibit to registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3, as amended (File No. 33- 91110) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ***** Incorporated by reference from exhibit to registrant's Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended July 31, 1996, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ****** Incorporated by reference from exhibit to registrant's Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended July 31, 1997, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 29 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of 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. Registrant COPART, INC. October 1, 1998 BY: /s/ Willis J. Johnson --------------------------- Willis J. Johnson Chief Executive Officer POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOWN ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Willis J. Johnson, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. 30 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 and on the dates indicated.
Signature Capacity in Which Signed Date --------- ------------------------ ---- /s/ Willis J. Johnson Chief Executive Officer October 1, 1998 ---------------------- (Principal Executive Officer, Willis J. Johnson and Director) /s/ Wayne R. Hilty Senior Vice President and October 1, 1998 ---------------------- Chief Financial Officer Wayne R. Hilty (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) /s/ A. Jayson Adair President October 1, 1998 ---------------------- and Director A. Jayson Adair /s/ James E. Meeks Executive Vice President, October 1, 1998 ---------------------- Chief Operating Officer and Director James E. Meeks /s/ James Grosfeld Director October 1, 1998 ---------------------- James Grosfeld /s/ Marvin L. Schmidt Senior Vice President October 1, 1998 ---------------------- of Corporate Development Marvin L. Schmidt and Director /s/ Jonathan Vannini Director October 1, 1998 ---------------------- Jonathan Vannini /s/ Harold Blumenstein Director October 1, 1998 ---------------------- Harold Blumenstein
31 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Board of Directors and Shareholders Copart, Inc.: We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Copart, Inc. and subsidiaries as listed in Item 14(a). In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedule as listed in Item 14(a). These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. 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 financial position of Copart, Inc. and subsidiaries as of July 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended July 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein. KPMG Peat Marwick LLP San Francisco, California September 18, 1998 32 COPART, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
July 31, July 31, 1998 1997 --------------------- --------------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,733,500 $ 27,684,500 Short-term investments 13,062,200 - Accounts receivable, net 32,751,500 31,337,100 Vehicle pooling costs 9,399,700 9,101,200 Deferred income taxes 614,900 343,700 Prepaid expenses and other assets 3,426,600 2,825,200 --------------------- --------------------- Total current assets 74,988,400 71,291,700 Property and equipment, net 37,562,300 30,651,300 Intangibles and other assets, net 78,391,400 73,396,500 --------------------- --------------------- Total assets $ 190,942,100 $ 175,339,500 --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 621,300 $ 1,938,800 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 11,674,800 11,757,300 Deferred revenue 5,602,800 5,566,300 Income taxes payable - 83,200 Other current liabilities 2,260,800 3,016,100 --------------------- --------------------- Total current liabilities 20,159,700 22,361,700 Deferred income taxes 1,122,000 975,200 Long-term debt, less current portion 7,804,100 7,814,200 Other liabilities 1,673,700 1,374,000 --------------------- --------------------- Total liabilities 30,759,500 32,525,100 --------------------- --------------------- Shareholders' equity: Common stock, no par value - 30,000,000 shares authorized; 13,275,060 and 13,071,111 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively 113,202,600 111,050,600 Retained earnings 46,980,000 31,763,800 --------------------- --------------------- Total shareholders' equity 160,182,600 142,814,400 --------------------- --------------------- Commitments and contingencies Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 190,942,100 $ 175,339,500 --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 33 COPART, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Years ended July 31, ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Revenues: Salvage fees $ 94,471,600 $ 86,533,900 $ 75,898,600 Transportation revenue 14,327,700 11,390,900 8,342,800 Purchased vehicle revenue 5,406,700 28,351,100 34,006,200 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total revenues 114,206,000 126,275,900 118,247,600 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Operating costs and expenses: Yard and fleet 71,546,900 89,393,500 83,541,800 General and administrative 11,306,600 10,566,100 10,907,500 Depreciation and amortization 7,844,900 7,463,300 5,996,700 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total operating expenses 90,698,400 107,422,900 100,446,000 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Operating income 23,507,600 18,853,000 17,801,600 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Other income (expense): Interest expense (650,600) (826,100) (450,800) Interest income 1,747,100 1,066,500 680,200 Other income 340,500 381,400 158,900 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total other income 1,437,000 621,800 388,300 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Income before income taxes 24,944,600 19,474,800 18,189,900 Income taxes 9,728,400 7,482,200 7,004,500 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Net income $ 15,216,200 $ 11,992,600 $ 11,185,400 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Basic net income per share $ 1.15 $ .93 $ .90 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Weighted average shares outstanding 13,181,300 12,873,900 12,433,200 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Diluted net income per share $ 1.13 $ .90 $ .85 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Weighted average shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding 13,449,700 13,256,700 13,215,600 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 34 COPART, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock ----------------------------------------- Outstanding Retained Shareholders' shares Amount Earnings Equity ---------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- BALANCES AT JULY 31, 1995 12,372,224 $ 104,529,800 $ 8,585,800 $ 113,115,600 Shares issued for acquisitions 288 6,200 - 6,200 Exercise of stock options 157,508 586,600 - 586,600 Exercise of warrants and related tax benefit 87,431 860,300 - 860,300 Shares issued for Employee Stock Purchase Plan 21,062 434,200 - 434,200 Shares issued for software 2,700 56,700 - 56,700 Net Income - - 11,185,400 11,185,400 ---------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- BALANCES AT JULY 31, 1996 12,641,213 106,473,800 19,771,200 126,245,000 Exercise of stock options and related tax benefit 45,400 1,147,000 - 1,147,000 Exercise of warrants and related tax benefit 357,001 3,023,800 - 3,023,800 Shares issued for Employee Stock Purchase Plan 27,497 406,000 - 406,000 Net Income - - 11,992,600 11,992,600 ---------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- BALANCES AT JULY 31, 1997 13,071,111 111,050,600 31,763,800 142,814,400 Exercise of stock options and related tax benefit 151,458 1,579,100 - 1,579,100 Exercise of warrants and related tax benefit 32,223 223,600 - 223,600 Shares issued for Employee Stock Purchase Plan 20,268 349,300 - 349,300 Net Income - - 15,216,200 15,216,200 ---------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- BALANCES AT JULY 31, 1998 13,275,060 $ 113,202,600 $ 46,980,000 $ 160,182,600 ---------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------- -------------- ------------- --------------
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 35 COPART, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended July 31, ------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 15,216,200 $ 11,992,600 $ 11,185,400 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 7,844,900 7,463,300 5,996,700 Deferred rent 299,700 404,300 991,200 Deferred income taxes (124,400) 399,600 (270,100) Loss (gain) on sale of assets 100,600 (197,200) (62,300) Employee Stock Purchase Plan compensation 52,400 101,400 91,600 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (349,800) (827,500) (5,528,500) Vehicle pooling costs 506,700 1,849,600 (570,800) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (217,700) (580,000) (1,738,800) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (941,300) 1,352,900 820,000 Deferred revenue (450,100) (4,200) 248,000 Income taxes (83,200) 2,624,100 118,100 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 21,854,000 24,578,900 11,280,500 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (11,375,700) (8,828,300) (9,084,900) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 425,600 1,853,800 516,600 Purchase of short-term investments, net (13,062,200) - - Other intangible asset additions (140,000) (222,700) (123,500) Purchase of net current assets in connection with acquisitions (1,379,900) (839,900) (511,200) Purchase of property and equipment in connection with acquisitions (761,100) (466,600) (174,500) Purchase of intangible assets in connection with acquisitions (7,679,500) (2,130,700) (2,296,800) Deferred preopening costs (604,200) (456,100) (714,700) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net cash used in investing activities (34,577,000) (11,090,500) (12,389,000) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 36 COPART, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended July 31, ------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants 1,802,700 2,372,100 586,600 Proceeds from issuance of Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares 296,900 304,600 342,600 Proceeds from issuance of notes payable 558,000 - - Principal payments on notes payable (1,885,600) (1,506,800) (573,700) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 772,000 1,169,900 355,500 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (11,951,000) 14,658,300 (753,000) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 27,684,500 13,026,200 13,779,200 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 15,733,500 $ 27,684,500 $ 13,026,200 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Interest paid $ 650,600 $ 826,100 $ 450,800 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ Income taxes paid $8,823,100 $4,864,900 $7,160,300 ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 37 COPART, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JULY 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996 (1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CORPORATION ACTIVITIES Copart, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") provide vehicle suppliers with a full range of services to process and sell salvage vehicles. The Company auctions salvage vehicles, which 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. Gross proceeds generated from auctioned vehicles were approximately $534,818,000, $537,657,000, and $506,916,000, for the years ended July 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenues are recorded at the date the vehicles are sold at auction. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Short-term investments at July 31, 1998 consist of corporate debt and municipal bonds. The Company has classified its short-term investments as available for sale. Available for sale securities are stated at market value and unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity until realized. Since the market value of short-term investments approximates cost at July 31, 1998, net unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities for 1998 were not material. VEHICLE POOLING COSTS Vehicle pooling costs consist of labor, towing, outside services and other costs directly attributable to the gathering and processing of vehicles prior to their sale. Vehicle pooling costs are recognized as expenses in the period the vehicle is sold at auction. The Company continually evaluates and adjusts the components of vehicle pooling costs as necessary. DEFERRED PREOPENING COSTS Costs related to the opening of new auction facilities, such as preopening payroll and various training expenses, are deferred until the auction facilities open and are amortized over the subsequent 12 months. These costs are included in prepaid expenses and other assets. 38 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation expense is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, generally five to nineteen years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease terms or the useful lives of the respective assets. INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets consist primarily of covenants not to compete, goodwill and options to purchase leased property. Amortization, except for the options to purchase leased property, is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated lives, which range from five to forty years. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The amounts recorded for financial instruments in the Company's consolidated financial statements approximate fair value. INCOME TAXES Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. 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 and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. NET INCOME PER SHARE The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per Share," during 1998. Accordingly, all prior period net income per share amounts have been restated in accordance with this standard. Basic net income per share amounts were computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share amounts were computed by dividing net income, adjusted for the effect of assumed conversions, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus dilutive potential common shares calculated for stock options and warrants outstanding using the treasury stock method. The adoption of this accounting standard did not have a material effect on the Company's reported net income per share amounts. 39 ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK OPTIONS The Company accounts for its stock option plans in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. As such, compensation expense would be recorded only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeded the exercise price on the date of grant. The Company has adopted SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, which permits entities to recognize as expense over the vesting period the fair value of all stock-based awards on the date of grant. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 allows entities to continue to apply provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and provide pro forma net income and pro forma net income per share disclosures for employee stock option grants made in fiscal 1996 and future years as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been applied. The Company has elected to continue to apply the provisions of APB No. 25 and provide pro forma disclosure provision required by SFAS No. 123. USE OF ESTIMATES Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS The Company continually evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets by assessing whether the book value of the asset can be recovered through expected and undiscounted cashflows. (2) ACQUISITIONS FISCAL 1998 TRANSACTIONS During fiscal 1998 the Company had the following acquisitions: Central Minnesota Salvage Center, of Avon, Minnesota; O'Neal's Equipment Sales, Inc., of Columbia, South Carolina; Southern Salvage, Inc., of Mobile, Alabama; Auto Storage Auction Pool, of San Diego, California; Mid Iowa Salvage Pool, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa and Auto Salvage Pools, Inc. and Auto Pool Auction, Inc., of Detroit, Michigan. The consideration paid for these acquisitions consisted of $9,820,500 in cash. The acquired net assets consisted of land, accounts and advances receivable, inventory, fixed assets, goodwill and covenants not to compete. The acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and the operating results subsequent to the acquisition dates are included in the Company's consolidated statements of income. The excess of the purchase price over fair market value of the net identifiable assets acquired of $5,551,500 has been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years. In conjunction with the Avon, Minnesota; Mobile, Alabama; San Diego, California; Des Moines, Iowa and Detroit, Michigan acquisitions, the Company entered into leases for the use of these facilities. 40 FISCAL 1997 TRANSACTIONS During fiscal 1997 the Company had the following acquisitions: SALA Insurance Salvage, Inc., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Western Affiliated Salvage Pool and Auction of Salt Lake City, Utah. The consideration paid for these acquisitions consisted of $3,437,200 in cash. The acquired net assets consisted of accounts and advances receivable, inventory, fixed assets, goodwill and covenants not to compete. The acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and the operating results subsequent to the acquisition dates are included in the Company's consolidated statements of income. The excess of the purchase price over fair market value of the net identifiable assets acquired of $2,130,700 has been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years. In conjunction with the Salt Lake City acquisition, the Company entered into a lease for the use of the facility. FISCAL 1996 TRANSACTIONS During fiscal 1996 the Company had the following acquistions: Mississippi Salvage Disposal Company, Inc., of Jackson, Mississippi and Sun City Salvage Pool, Inc., of El Paso, Texas. The consideration paid for these acquisitions consisted of $2,782,500 in cash. The Company also paid $200,000 for an option to purchase land. The acquired net assets consisted of accounts and advances receivable, inventory, fixed assets, goodwill and covenants not to compete. The acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and the operating results subsequent to the acquisition dates are included in the Company's consolidated statements of income. The excess of the purchase price over fair market value of the net identifiable assets acquired of $1,746,800 has been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years. In conjunction with these acquisitions, the Company entered into leases for the use of these facilities. In addition, the Company paid $125,000 in June 1996 for contingent consideration related to fiscal 1994 acquisitions. The following unaudited pro forma financial information assumes the 1998 and 1997 acquisitions occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1997. These results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions been made at the beginning of fiscal 1997, or of the results which may occur in the future.
YEARS ENDED JULY 31, -------------------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- Revenues $119,353,900 $135,437,500 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating income $ 24,628,400 $ 20,793,200 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income $ 15,630,900 $ 12,695,700 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Basic net income per share $ 1.19 $ .99 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Diluted net income per share $ 1.16 $ .96 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
41 (3) ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Accounts receivable consists of the following:
JULY 31, -------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- Advance charges receivable $20,485,300 $20,272,600 Trade accounts receivable 11,100,200 10,274,500 Other receivables 1,551,000 889,000 ----------- ----------- 33,136,500 31,436,100 Less allowance for doubtful accounts 385,000 99,000 ----------- ----------- $32,751,500 $31,337,100 ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Advance charges receivable represents 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 to be collected from insurance companies and buyers. (4) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consists of the following:
JULY 31, -------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- Transportation and other equipment $ 9,620,300 $10,024,600 Office furniture and equipment 9,147,000 7,234,200 Land, buildings and leasehold improvements 32,040,100 23,135,200 ----------- ----------- 50,807,400 40,394,000 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 13,245,100 9,742,700 ----------- ----------- $37,562,300 $30,651,300 ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Included in property and equipment as of July 31, 1998 and 1997, are $1,488,000 and $939,100 respectively, of equipment under capital leases. Accumulated amortization related to this equipment was $436,100 and $349,800 as of July 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. (5) INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS Intangible and other assets consists of the following:
JULY 31, -------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- Covenants not to compete $ 7,307,500 $ 5,212,500 Goodwill 77,968,700 72,244,000 Options to purchase leased property 3,455,000 3,455,000 Other 333,500 333,500 ----------- ----------- 89,064,700 81,245,000 Less accumulated amortization 10,673,300 7,848,500 ----------- ----------- $78,391,400 $73,396,500 ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
42 (6) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consists of the following:
JULY 31, -------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- Trade accounts payable $ 900,200 $ 527,800 Accounts payable to insurance companies 8,054,200 8,392,500 Accrued payroll 1,731,000 1,789,300 Other accrued liabilities 989,400 1,047,700 ----------- ----------- $11,674,800 $11,757,300 ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(7) LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt consists of the following:
JULY 31, ------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- Note payable to a corporation, secured by land, payable in monthly interest only installments of $45,000 through May 2001, when balance is due, bearing interest at 7.2% $ 7,500,000 $ 7,500,000 Unsecured note payable to an individual, payable in monthly installments of $33,000 through September 1997 when the balance becomes due, bearing interest at 10% - 1,575,000 Notes payable under capital leases, secured by equipment, payable in monthly installments of $1,600 to $34,800 through April 2001, bearing interest from 3.9% to 8.5% 725,700 500,500 Unsecured notes payable to individuals, payable in monthly installments of $4,000 to $5,000 through February 2000, bearing interest from 10% to 12% 85,600 136,000 Notes payable to financial institutions, secured by equipment, payable in monthly installments of $1,400 to $25,000 through November 1998, bearing interest from 7.5% to 9.5% 114,100 41,500 ------------- ----------- 8,425,400 9,753,000 Less current portion 621,300 1,938,800 ------------- ----------- $ 7,804,100 $ 7,814,200 ------------- ----------- ------------- -----------
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
YEARS ENDING JULY 31, --------------------- 1999 $ 621,300 2000 246,900 2001 7,557,200 ---------- $ 8,425,400 ---------- ----------
43 The Company has a bank credit facility provided by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., U.S. Bank of California and Fleet National Bank (the "Bank Credit Facility"). The Bank Credit Facility consists of an unsecured revolving reducing line of credit of $50 million, which matures in February 2002. The amount available under the facility reduces by $10 million in February 2000 and 2001, leaving the principal balance available as follows: March 1, 2000, $40 million available; March 1, 2001, $30 million available; February 28, 2002, the line of credit matures. Amounts outstanding under the Bank Credit Facility accrue interest at either the prime rate most recently announced by Wells Fargo or at a rate based on LIBOR plus a spread of 0.50%, subject to increases to a maximum spread of 1.25% based on certain credit ratios. As of July 31, 1998, there are no outstanding borrowings under this facility. The Company is subject to customary covenants, including restrictions on payment of dividends, with which it is in compliance. (8) SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY The Company adopted the Copart, Inc. 1992 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") as amended, presently covering 1,500,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options to employees and non-qualified stock options to employees, officers, directors and consultants at prices not less than 100% and 85% of the fair market value for incentive and non-qualified stock options, respectively, as determined by the Board of Directors at the grant date. Incentive and non-qualified stock options may have terms of up to ten years and vest over periods determined by the Board of Directors. Options generally vest ratably over a two or five year period. In March 1994, the Company adopted the Copart, Inc. 1994 Director Option Plan under which 40,000 shares of the Company's common stock are presently reserved. In general, new non-employee directors will automatically receive grants of non-qualified stock options to purchase 3,000 shares and subsequent grants to purchase 1,500 shares at specified intervals. The Company has authorized the issuance of 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, no par value, none of which are issued at July 31, 1998. The Copart, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") provides for the purchase of up to 170,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company by employees pursuant to the terms of the ESPP. Shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the ESPP during fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996 were 20,268, 27,497 and 21,062, respectively. Additional compensation expense of $52,400, $101,400 and $91,600 was recognized in fiscal 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. 44 Pro forma information regarding net income and net income per share is required by SFAS No. 123, and has been determined as if the Company had accounted for the Plans under the fair value method. The fair value of options issued under the Plans was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: no dividend yield, volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company's stock of .60, a forfeiture rate of .05, a weighted-average expected life of the options of five years and a risk-free interest rate of 5.8%, 6.6% and 6.7% for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options vesting period. The Company's pro forma net income and net income per common share would approximate the following:
As Reported Pro Forma ----------- --------- Year Ended July 31, 1998: Net Income $15,216,200 $14,772,300 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Basic Net Income per share $ 1.15 $ 1.12 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Diluted Net Income per share $ 1.13 $ 1.10 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Year Ended July 31, 1997: Net Income $11,992,600 $11,867,300 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Basic Net Income per share $ .93 $ .92 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Diluted Net Income per share $ .90 $ .90 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Year Ended July 31, 1996: Net Income $11,185,400 $11,179,400 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Basic Net Income per share $.90 $.90 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Diluted Net Income per share $.85 $.85 ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
The effects of applying SFAS No. 123 in this pro forma disclosure are not indicative of future amounts. SFAS No. 123 does not apply to awards prior to 1996. A summary of stock option activity for the years ended July 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 follows:
1998 1997 1996 ---- ----- ---- WEIGHTED- WEIGHTED- WEIGHTED- AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE SHARES PRICE SHARES PRICE SHARES PRICE ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- Outstanding at beginning of year 755,775 $ 8.95 845,500 $ 9.16 889,400 $ 7.62 Granted 283,000 17.30 - - 149,000 13.48 Exercised (151,458) 5.45 (45,400) 5.42 (157,500) 3.76 Cancelled (29,167) 10.23 (44,325) 16.47 (35,400) 12.80 --------- --------- --------- Outstanding at year end 858,150 12.28 755,775 8.95 845,500 9.16 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Options exercisable at year end 447,367 8.51 505,525 6.64 389,283 5.76 Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year: $ 9.83 $ - $ 8.49 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------
45 A summary of stock option activity for the year ended July 31, 1998 follows:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable ------------------- ------------------- Weighted- Average Weighted- Weighted- Range of Number Remaining Average Number Average Exercise Outstanding at Contractual Exercise Exercisable at Exercise Prices July 31,1998 Life Price July 31, 1998 Price ------ ------------- ----- ------ -------------- ----- 1.00 - 2.00 204,000 4.30 $ 1.80 204,000 $ 1.80 12.00 - 16.00 303,900 7.40 12.77 176,867 12.26 17.00 - 23.44 350,250 8.04 17.95 66,500 19.13 ------- ------- 858,150 7.37 $ 12.28 447,367 $ 8.51 ------- ------- ------- -------
9) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense (benefit) consists of:
Years ended July 31, -------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Federal: Current $8,888,100 $6,390,300 $6,362,400 Deferred (112,200) 359,400 (233,800) ---------- ---------- ---------- 8,775,900 6,749,700 6,128,600 ---------- ---------- ---------- State: Current 964,700 692,300 912,200 Deferred (12,200) 40,200 (36,300) ---------- ---------- ---------- 952,500 732,500 875,900 ---------- ---------- ---------- $9,728,400 $7,482,200 $7,004,500 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
The reconciliation between the amount computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 34% to income before income taxes and the actual income tax expense follows:
1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Income tax expense at statutory rate 34% 34% 34% State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 4 3 4 Amortization of goodwill 1 1 1 ---- ---- ---- 39% 38% 39% ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
46 The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below:
July 31, ------------------------------------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- Deferred tax assets: Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable $ 179,400 $ - Accrued vacation 97,800 108,300 State taxes 337,700 235,400 Depreciation 726,300 182,100 ----------- ----------- Total gross deferred tax assets 1,341,200 525,800 ----------- ----------- Deferred tax liabilities: Amortization of intangible assets (1,848,300) (1,157,300) ----------- ----------- Total gross deferred tax liabilities (1,848,300) (1,157,300) ----------- ----------- Net deferred tax liability $ (507,100) $ (631,500) ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
In fiscal 1998 and 1997, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $977,200 and $1,798,700, respectively, upon the exercise of certain stock warrants and options. (10) NET INCOME PER SHARE There were no adjustments to net income in calculating diluted net income per share. The table below reconciles basic weighted shares outstanding to diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
Years ending July 31, ---------------------------------------------- 1998 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- Basic weighted shares outstanding 13,181,300 12,873,900 12,433,200 Stock options and warrants outstanding 268,400 382,800 782,400 ------------ ----------- ----------- Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 13,449,700 13,256,700 13,215,600 ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
(11) MAJOR CUSTOMERS One customer accounted for 16% of revenue in fiscal 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of revenues. No buyer of auto salvage accounted for more than 1% of gross proceeds in any period. 47 (12) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES LEASES: The Company leases certain facilities under operating leases and has either a right of first refusal to acquire or option to purchase certain facilities at fair value. Facilities rental expense for the years ended July 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 aggregated, $6,967,800, $6,223,300 and $5,536,400, respectively. The Company has operating leasing lines with certain financial institutions of approximately $10,100,000 for the purpose of leasing yard and fleet equipment of which approximately $6,300,000 was available as of July 31, 1998. Noncancelable future minimum lease payments under capital and operating leases with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year at July 31, 1998 are as follows:
CAPITAL OPERATING YEARS ENDING JULY 31, LEASES LEASES - --------------------- ------ ------ 1999 $500,600 $11,542,600 2000 209,700 11,404,900 2001 58,700 10,183,500 2002 -- 7,707,500 2003 -- 6,486,900 Thereafter -- 9,681,400 -------- ----------- 769,000 $57,006,800 ----------- ----------- Less amount representing interest 43,300 -------- $725,700 -------- --------
COMMITMENT: The Company has entered into agreements to acquire approximately $1.0 million of multi-vehicle transport trucks and forklifts. CONTINGENCIES: The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, any ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not materially affect the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company. (13) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company leases certain of its facilities from affiliates of the Company under lease agreements. Rental payments under these leases aggregated $398,200, $388,800 and $1,517,900 for the years ended July 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, and expire on various dates through 2005. An affiliate provided $608,400, $565,500 and $559,800 of tow services to the Company in fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. 48 (14) NONCASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES In fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, 36,396, 54,140 and 94,607 warrants were exercised in a non-cash transaction, which resulted in the issuance of 32,223, 46,953 and 87,431 shares of common stock, respectively. In fiscal 1996, 2,700 shares, valued at $56,700, were issued to an outside consultant for services rendered in connection with the development of computer software. In addition, 288 shares of common stock were issued as contingent consideration related to the acquisition of the St. Louis facility. In fiscal 1996, the Company acquired (i) $62,900 of intangible assets through the issuance of common stock, and (ii) $599,800 of tangible assets through the issuance of notes payable in connection with capital leases. In addition, in fiscal 1996, the Company acquired real property for the purchase price of $10.5 million of which $3 million was paid in cash, and $7.5 million was paid through the issuance of a note payable. (15) QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FISCAL QUARTER -------------- FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH TOTAL ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- 1998 Revenues $ 27,490,800 $ 26,173,700 $ 30,568,700 $ 29,972,800 $ 114,206,000 --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------ Operating income $ 4,814,600 $ 5,382,200 $ 6,650,100 $ 6,660,700 $ 23,507,600 --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------ Net income $ 3,140,100 $ 3,453,000 $ 4,302,500 $ 4,320,600 $ 15,216,200 --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------ Basic net income per share $ .24 $ .26 $ .33 $ .33 $ 1.15 --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------ Diluted net income per share $ .23 $ .26 $ .32 $ .32 $ 1.13 --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------- ------------
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH TOTAL ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- 1997 Revenues $ 32,517,100 $ 30,364,500 $ 33,806,800 $ 29,587,500 $126,275,900 --------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ Operating income $ 3,835,500 $ 4,955,300 $ 5,304,900 $ 4,757,300 $ 18,853,000 --------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ Net income $ 2,336,800 $ 3,011,600 $ 3,298,000 $ 3,346,200 $ 11,992,600 --------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ Basic net income per share $ .19 $ .23 $ .25 $ .26 $ .93 --------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ Diluted net income per share $ .18 $ .23 $ .25 $ .25 $ .90 --------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ------------
49 FORM 10-K - --------- The Company will provide, without charge to each Shareholder, upon written request a copy of its Form 10-K as required to be filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission pursuant to rule 13a-1, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Your written request should be directed to: Chief Financial Officer, Copart, Inc. ANNUAL MEETING - -------------- The Annual meeting of Shareholders will be held at 5500 E. Second Street, Benicia, California 94510 at 9:00 a.m. December 8, 1998. 50 SCHEDULE II COPART, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
DEDUCTIONS BALANCE AT CHARGED TO COSTS APPLICATIONS TO BALANCE AT DESCRIPTION AND YEAR BEGINNING OF YEAR AND EXPENSES BAD DEBT END OF YEAR -------------------- ----------------- ------------ -------- ----------- Reserve for doubtful accounts: July 31, 1998 $99,000 $374,000 $(88,000) $385,000 ------- -------- --------- -------- ------- -------- --------- -------- July 31, 1997 $99,000 $ 96,300 $(96,300) $99,000 ------- -------- --------- -------- ------- -------- --------- -------- July 31, 1996 $99,000 $ - $ - $99,000 ------- -------- --------- -------- ------- -------- --------- --------
51 EX-23.1 2 EXHIBIT 23.1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS The Board of Directors and Shareholders Copart, Inc.: We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statement (No. 33-81238) on Form S-8 of Copart, Inc. of our report dated September 18, 1998, relating to the consolidated balance sheets of Copart, Inc. and subsidiaries as of July 31, 1998, and 1997, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended July 31, 1998, and related schedule, which report appears in the July 31, 1998, annual report on Form 10-K of Copart, Inc. KPMG Peat Marwick LLP San Francisco, California October 9, 1998 52 EX-27.1 3 EXHIBIT 27.1
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM COPART, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. YEAR JUL-31-1998 JUL-31-1997 JUL-31-1998 15,733,500 13,062,200 32,751,500 385,000 0 74,988,400 50,807,400 13,245,100 190,942,100 20,159,700 0 0 0 113,202,600 46,980,000 190,942,100 114,206,000 114,206,000 0 90,698,400 0 0 650,600 24,944,600 9,728,400 15,216,200 0 0 0 15,216,200 1.15 1.13
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