EX-99.1 2 a07-16046_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

Copart, Inc.

For Immediate Release

Copart Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

Fairfield, Calif. (June 5, 2007) — Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) the largest provider of vehicle salvage disposition services in the United States, today reported results for the third quarter ended April 30, 2007.

During the three months ended April 30, 2007, revenue and income from continuing operations were $145.7 million and $38.9 million, respectively.  This represents a decrease in revenue of $3.9 million or 3% and a growth in income from continuing operations of $5.7 million or 17% over the same quarter last year.  Fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the three months was $.41 compared to $.36 last year, an increase of 14%.

For the nine months ended April 30, 2007, revenue and income from continuing operations were $406.7 million and $99.6 million, respectively.  This represents a growth in revenue of $15.3 million or 4% and a growth in income from continuing operations of $17.7 million or 22% over the same period last year.  Fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the nine months was $1.06 compared to $.88 for the same period last year, an increase of 20%.

The operating results for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2006 were adversely affected by incremental costs incurred as a result of hurricanes in the Gulf coast region and were estimated to be approximately $2.6 million and $12.0 million, respectively.  At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2007, virtually all of the incremental salvage vehicles received as a result of the hurricanes have been sold.  The processing of the hurricane vehicles has had, in certain historical periods, a negative impact on gross and operating margin percentages.

On Wednesday, June 6, at 11 a.m. Eastern time, Copart will conduct a conference call to discuss the results for the quarter. The call will be webcast live at https://cis.premconf.com/sc/scw.dll/usr?cid=vlllrznsdzlvwrxnn.  A replay of the call will be available through June 12, 2007 by calling (888) 203-1112.  Use confirmation code #7530479.

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




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

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, and these forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.  Our business has become increasingly reliant on proprietary and non-proprietary technologies, and it is difficult to forecast with accuracy what impact these changes in our business model will have.  We depend on a limited number of major suppliers of salvage vehicles.  If we are unable to maintain these supply relationships, our revenues and operating results would be adversely affected. We recently announced the proposed acquisition of Universal Salvage plc, whose business operations are located in the United Kingdom. We do not have any historic experience operating outside of North America, and completion of the acquisition will result in the Company facing new risks associated with operating in international markets.  In addition, our revenues, operating results, financial condition, and growth rates are subject to numerous other risks, including our ability to complete and integrate new acquisitions, environmental and regulatory risks, and the other factors described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. We encourage investors to review these disclosures carefully.

Contact:

 

Simon Rote, Vice President of Finance

 

 

(707) 639-5000




Copart, Inc.

 

Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three months ended
April 30,

 

Nine months ended
April 30,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

145,652

 

$

149,512

 

$

406,698

 

$

391,351

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yard operations

 

72,665

 

80,048

 

211,433

 

223,779

 

General and administrative

 

15,758

 

16,113

 

45,980

 

43,207

 

Total operating expenses

 

88,423

 

96,161

 

257,413

 

266,986

 

Operating income

 

57,229

 

53,351

 

149,285

 

124,365

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income, net

 

3,540

 

1,805

 

9,850

 

5,385

 

Other income, net

 

1,256

 

111

 

2,152

 

1,499

 

Equity in losses of unconsolidated investment

 

 

(1,578

)

(2,216

)

(2,428

)

Total other income

 

4,796

 

338

 

9,786

 

4,456

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

62,025

 

53,689

 

159,071

 

128,821

 

Income taxes

 

23,158

 

20,509

 

59,468

 

46,950

 

Income from continuing operations

 

38,867

 

33,180

 

99,603

 

81,871

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax effects

 

 

1,530

 

 

(16,497

)

Net income

 

$

38,867

 

$

34,710

 

$

99,603

 

$

65,374

 

Earnings per share-basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.37

 

$

1.10

 

$

0.91

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.19

)

Basic net income per share

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.38

 

$

1.10

 

$

0.72

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

91,271

 

90,293

 

90,836

 

90,360

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share-diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

0.41

 

$

0.36

 

$

1.06

 

$

0.88

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.18

)

Diluted net income per share

 

$

0.41

 

$

0.37

 

$

1.06

 

$

0.70

 

Weighted average shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding

 

93,785

 

92,884

 

93,634

 

92,883

 

 




Copart, Inc.

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

April 30,

 

July 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

120,779

 

$

126,590

 

Short-term investments

 

128,335

 

148,725

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

105,694

 

99,959

 

Vehicle pooling costs

 

27,877

 

29,148

 

Income taxes receivable

 

 

2,064

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

4,409

 

4,864

 

Total current assets

 

387,094

 

411,350

 

Restricted cash and investments

 

127,900

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

355,309

 

341,943

 

Intangibles, net

 

1,330

 

1,874

 

Goodwill

 

112,291

 

112,291

 

Deferred income taxes

 

8,089

 

5,137

 

Land purchase options and other assets

 

23,020

 

22,110

 

Total assets

 

$

1,015,033

 

$

894,705

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

62,967

 

$

60,770

 

Deferred revenue

 

14,342

 

15,372

 

Income taxes payable

 

3,812

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

3,199

 

7,191

 

Total current liabilities

 

84,320

 

83,333

 

Other liabilities

 

1,535

 

1,402

 

Total liabilities

 

85,855

 

84,735

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value - 180,000 shares authorized; 91,287 and 90,445 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2007 and July 31, 2006, respectively

 

295,156

 

276,052

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

464

 

(37

)

Retained earnings

 

633,558

 

533,955

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

929,178

 

809,970

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

1,015,033

 

$

894,705