Copart Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Results

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended July 31, 2020.

For the three months ended July 31, 2020, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $525.7 million, $250.4 million, and $165.5 million, respectively. These represent a decrease in revenue of $16.9 million, or 3.1%; an increase in gross profit of $7.8 million, or 3.2%; and an increase in net income of $12.0 million, or 7.8%, respectively, from the same period last year. Fully diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 31, 2020 were $0.69 compared to $0.64 last year, an increase of 7.8%.

For the year ended July 31, 2020, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $2.2 billion, $1.0 billion, and $699.9 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $163.6 million, or 8.0%; an increase in gross profit of $109.5 million, or 12.2%; and an increase in net income of $108.2 million, or 18.3%, respectively, from the same period last year. Fully diluted earnings per share for the year ended July 31, 2020 were $2.93 compared to $2.46 last year, an increase of 19.1%.

Excluding the impact of discrete income tax items, disposal of non-operating assets, reserve for legacy sales tax liabilities, foreign currency-related gains and losses, certain income tax benefits and payroll taxes related to accounting for stock option exercises, and the effect on common equivalent shares from ASU 2016-09, non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share for the three months and year ended July 31, 2020 and 2019, were $0.69, $0.60, $2.57 and $2.25, respectively. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) can be found in the tables attached to this press release.

On Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time, Copart will conduct a conference call to discuss the results for the quarter. The call will be webcast live and can be accessed at http://stream.conferenceamerica.com/copart090320. A replay of the call will be available through November 2, 2020 by calling (877) 919-4059. Use confirmation code: 38708517.

About Copart

Copart, Inc., founded in 1982, is a global leader in online vehicle auctions. Copart’s innovative technology and online auction platform links sellers to more than 750,000 Members in over 170 countries. Copart offers services to process and sell salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, and in some cases, to end users. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, charities, fleet operators, dealers and also sells vehicles sourced from individual owners. With operations at over 200 locations in 11 countries, Copart has more than 150,000 vehicles available online every day. Copart currently operates in the United States (Copart.com), Canada (Copart.ca), the United Kingdom (Copart.co.uk), Brazil (Copart.com.br), the Republic of Ireland (Copart.ie), Germany (Copart.de), Finland (Copart.fi), the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain (Copartmea.com), and Spain (Copart.es). For more information, or to become a Member, visit Copart.com/Register.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Included in this release are certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP net income per diluted share, which exclude the impact of discrete income tax items, disposal of non-operating assets, reserve for legacy sales tax liabilities, foreign currency-related gains and losses, certain income tax benefits and payroll taxes related to accounting for stock option exercises, and the effect on common equivalent shares from ASU 2016-09. These non-GAAP financial measures do not represent alternative financial measures under GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Furthermore, these non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive view of Copart’s operations in accordance with GAAP and should only be read in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP financial measures. This information constitutes non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, Copart has presented herein, and will present in other information it publishes that contains these non-GAAP financial measures, a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Copart believes the presentation of non-GAAP net income per diluted share included in this release in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP financial measures provides meaningful information for investors, analysts and management in assessing Copart’s business trends and financial performance. From a financial planning and analysis perspective, Copart management analyzes its operating results with and without the impact of discrete income tax items, disposal of non-operating assets, reserve for legacy sales tax liabilities, foreign currency-related gains and losses, certain income tax benefits and payroll taxes related to accounting for stock option exercises, and the effect on common equivalent shares from ASU 2016-09.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including statements concerning the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, operations, and operating results. These forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by our statements and comments. For a more complete discussion of the risks that could affect our business, please review the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” and the other risks identified in Copart’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We encourage investors to review these disclosures carefully. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time on our behalf.

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended
July 31,

Twelve Months Ended
July 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Service revenues and vehicle sales:

Service revenues

$

457,668

$

470,399

$

1,947,140

$

1,755,694

Vehicle sales

67,991

72,176

258,443

286,263

Total service revenues and vehicle sales

525,659

542,575

2,205,583

2,041,957

Operating expenses:

Yard operations

197,186

217,089

889,733

819,753

Cost of vehicle sales

54,643

65,552

225,294

255,504

Yard depreciation and amortization

21,615

15,745

76,999

63,167

Yard stock-based compensation

1,784

1,570

5,755

5,191

Gross profit

250,431

242,619

1,007,802

898,342

General and administrative

34,643

39,772

149,745

141,885

General and administrative depreciation and amortization

5,764

5,770

24,391

21,728

General and administrative stock-based compensation

4,309

4,275

17,567

18,254

Total operating expenses

319,944

349,773

1,389,484

1,325,482

Operating income

205,715

192,802

816,099

716,475

Other expense:

Interest expense, net

(4,803

)

(4,255

)

(18,871

)

(17,585

)

Other income (expense), net

971

(1,477

)

3,611

6,061

Total other expense

(3,832

)

(5,732

)

(15,260

)

(11,524

)

Income before income taxes

201,883

187,070

800,839

704,951

Income tax expense

36,350

33,574

100,932

113,258

Net income

$

165,533

$

153,496

$

699,907

$

591,693

Basic net income per common share

$

0.70

$

0.67

$

3.00

$

2.57

Weighted average common shares outstanding

234,863

229,204

233,202

230,489

Diluted net income per common share

$

0.69

$

0.64

$

2.93

$

2.46

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

238,927

238,354

238,656

240,453

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

July 31, 2020

July 31, 2019

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$

477,718

$

186,319

Accounts receivable, net

350,207

367,265

Vehicle pooling costs

73,684

76,548

Inventories

20,080

20,941

Income taxes receivable

26,740

19,526

Prepaid expenses and other assets

15,330

16,568

Total current assets

963,759

687,167

Property and equipment, net

1,941,719

1,427,726

Operating lease right-of-use assets

118,455

Intangibles, net

47,772

55,156

Goodwill

343,622

333,321

Deferred income taxes

213

411

Other assets

39,721

43,836

Total assets

$

3,455,261

$

2,547,617

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

318,530

$

270,918

Deferred revenue

8,233

6,466

Income taxes payable

3,709

3,482

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

24,821

Current portion of finance lease obligations

751

1,138

Total current liabilities

356,044

282,004

Deferred income taxes

71,686

48,683

Income taxes payable

44,965

35,116

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

95,584

Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of discount

397,036

400,091

Other liabilities

430

3,342

Total liabilities

965,745

769,236

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock

Common stock

24

23

Additional paid-in capital

672,727

572,559

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(121,088

)

(132,529

)

Retained earnings

1,937,853

1,338,328

Total stockholders’ equity

2,489,516

1,778,381

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

3,455,261

$

2,547,617

Copart, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Year Ended July 31,

2020

2019

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

699,907

$

591,693

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization, including debt cost

104,257

85,334

Allowance for doubtful accounts

1,670

(429

)

Impairment of long-lived assets

Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates

1,401

419

Stock-based compensation

23,322

23,445

Gain on sale of property and equipment

(1,913

)

(3,073

)

Deferred income taxes

23,082

23,167

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

Accounts receivable

15,993

(60,808

)

Vehicle pooling costs

2,590

(16,418

)

Inventories

1,348

(4,719

)

Prepaid expenses and other current and non-current assets

141

(12,265

)

Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

(572

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

41,648

11,126

Deferred revenue

1,615

2,056

Income taxes receivable

(7,216

)

(4,215

)

Income taxes payable

10,114

10,669

Other liabilities

498

664

Net cash provided by operating activities

917,885

646,646

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment, including acquisitions

(603,674

)

(374,628

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

2,466

18,361

Net cash used in investing activities

(601,208

)

(356,267

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

71,640

34,398

Proceeds from the issuance of Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares

8,276

7,183

Repurchases of common stock

(364,997

)

Payments for employee stock-based tax withholdings

(103,451

)

(46,888

)

Debt offering costs

(2,814

)

Payments of finance lease obligations

(1,065

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(27,414

)

(370,304

)

Effect of foreign currency translation

2,136

(8,276

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

291,399

(88,201

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

186,319

274,520

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$

477,718

$

186,319

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Interest paid

$

19,728

$

19,289

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

$

83,770

$

82,448

Copart, Inc.

Additional Financial Information

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended
July 31,

Twelve Months Ended
July 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

GAAP net income

$

165,533

$

153,496

$

699,907

$

591,693

Effect of discrete income tax items

4,740

1,732

(10,170

)

Effect of disposal of non-operating assets, net of tax

(1,598

)

Effect of reserve for legacy sales tax liabilities, net of tax

978

978

Effect of foreign currency-related (gains) losses, net of tax

(268

)

48

(1,436

)

(256

)

Effect of recognizing tax benefit on exercise of employee stock options

(6,586

)

(12,007

)

(92,548

)

(46,103

)

Effect of payroll taxes on certain executive stock compensation, net of tax

2,867

1,295

Non-GAAP net income

$

163,419

$

142,515

$

610,522

$

535,839

GAAP net income per diluted common share

$

0.69

$

0.64

$

2.93

$

2.46

Non-GAAP net income per diluted common share

$

0.69

$

0.60

$

2.57

$

2.25

GAAP diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

238,927

238,354

238,656

240,453

Effect on common equivalent shares from ASU 2016-09

(656

)

(1,633

)

(911

)

(1,870

)

Non-GAAP diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

238,271

236,721

237,745

238,583

Contacts:

Melissa Hunter, Executive Support Manager, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
972-391-5090 or melissa.hunter@copart.com

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