Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended July 31, 2022.

For the three months ended July 31, 2022, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $883.4 million, $381.6 million, and $263.7 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $134.8 million, or 18.0%; an increase in gross profit of $24.1 million, or 6.7%; and an increase in net income of $7.8 million, or 3.0%, respectively, from the same period last year. Fully diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 31, 2022 were $1.10 compared to $1.06 last year, an increase of 3.8%.

For the year ended July 31, 2022, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $3.5 billion, $1.6 billion, and $1.1 billion, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $808.4 million, or 30.0%; an increase in gross profit of $263.1 million, or 19.6%; and an increase in net income of $153.6 million, or 16.4%, respectively, from the same period last year. Fully diluted earnings per share for the year ended July 31, 2022 were $4.52 compared to $3.90 last year, an increase of 15.9%.

Excluding the impact of acquisition related integration charges, extinguishment of debt, and certain income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share for the three months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021, were $1.13 and $1.03, respectively, which was an increase of 9.7%. Excluding the impact of certain discrete income tax items, acquisition related integration charges, extinguishment of debt, certain legal matters, and certain income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share for the year ended July 31, 2022 and 2021, were $4.46 and $3.70, respectively, which was an increase of 20.5%. 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 8, 2022, 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 www.copart.com/investorrelations. A replay of the call will be available through November 2022 by visiting www.copart.com/investorrelations.

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 vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, and to the general public. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, charities, fleet operators, dealers, vehicle rental companies, and individuals. With operations at over 200 locations in 11 countries, Copart has more than 250,000 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 certain discrete income tax items, acquisition related integration charges, extinguishment of debt, certain legal matters, and certain income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation. 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.

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,
	2022			2021			% Change		2022			2021			% Change
Service revenues and vehicle sales:
Service revenues	$	707,816		$	620,048		14.2	%	$	2,853,040		$	2,291,867		24.5	%
Vehicle sales		175,572			128,582		36.5	%		647,881			400,644		61.7	%
Total service revenues and vehicle sales		883,388			748,630		18.0	%		3,500,921			2,692,511		30.0	%
Operating expenses:
Yard operations		307,717			250,396		22.9	%		1,186,457			897,086		32.3	%
Cost of vehicle sales		161,255			113,641		41.9	%		585,203			346,128		69.1	%
Yard depreciation and amortization		31,530			26,567		18.7	%		117,913			100,917		16.8	%
Yard stock-based compensation		1,314			543		142.0	%		5,127			5,289		(3.1	) %
Gross profit		381,572			357,483		6.7	%		1,606,221			1,343,091		19.6	%
General and administrative		43,257			39,652		9.1	%		177,314			149,978		18.2	%
General and administrative depreciation and amortization		4,803			3,097		55.1	%		20,072			21,054		(4.7	) %
General and administrative stock-based compensation		8,719			13,234		(34.1	) %		33,838			35,633		(5.0	) %
Total operating expenses		558,595			447,130		24.9	%		2,125,924			1,556,085		36.6	%
Operating income		324,793			301,500		7.7	%		1,374,997			1,136,426		21.0	%
Other expense:
Interest expense, net		(2,656	)		(5,020	)	(47.1	) %		(16,688	)		(20,247	)	(17.6	) %
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(16,759	)		—		100.0	%		(16,759	)		—		100.0	%
Other income, net		(1,910	)		2,564		(174.5	) %		(596	)		5,667		(110.5	) %
Total other expense		(21,325	)		(2,456	)	768.3	%		(34,043	)		(14,580	)	133.5	%
Income before income taxes		303,468			299,044		1.5	%		1,340,954			1,121,846		19.5	%
Income tax expense		39,733			43,070		(7.7	) %		250,824			185,351		35.3	%
Net income	$	263,735		$	255,974		3.0	%	$	1,090,130		$	936,495		16.4	%

Basic net income per common share	$	1.11		$	1.08		2.8	%	$	4.59		$	3.96		15.9	%
Weighted average common shares outstanding		237,841			236,679		0.5	%		237,419			236,252		0.5	%

Diluted net income per common share	$	1.10		$	1.06		3.8	%	$	4.52		$	3.90		15.9	%
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		240,736			240,714		—	%		241,151			240,290		0.4	%

Copart, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands) (Unaudited)

	July 31, 2022			July 31, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	1,384,236		$	1,048,260
Accounts receivable, net		578,573			480,628
Vehicle pooling costs		112,242			94,449
Inventories		58,791			44,968
Income taxes receivable		49,882			20,012
Prepaid expenses and other assets		18,731			14,294
Total current assets		2,202,455			1,702,611
Property and equipment, net		2,485,764			2,296,624
Operating lease right-of-use assets		116,303			119,487
Intangibles, net		54,680			45,873
Goodwill		401,954			355,717
Other assets		47,708			41,831
Total assets	$	5,308,864		$	4,562,143

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	399,034		$	369,826
Deferred revenue		20,061			20,973
Income taxes payable		—			7,760
Current portion of operating and finance lease liabilities		21,794			22,472
Total current liabilities		440,889			421,031
Deferred income taxes		80,060			63,969
Income taxes payable		64,637			52,345
Operating and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion		95,683			97,961
Long-term debt and other liabilities, net of discount		1,996			397,636
Total liabilities		683,265			1,032,942
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock		—			—
Common stock		24			24
Additional paid-in capital		838,532			761,834
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(169,365	)		(100,860	)
Retained earnings		3,956,408			2,868,203
Total stockholders' equity		4,625,599			3,529,201
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	5,308,864		$	4,562,143

Copart, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited)

	Year Ended July 31,
	2022			2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	1,090,130		$	936,495
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization, including debt cost		138,605			123,084
Allowance for credit loss		1,349			(1,121	)
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates		284			(3,240	)
Stock-based compensation		38,965			40,922
Gain on sale of property and equipment		(939	)		(1,480	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		16,759			—
Deferred income taxes		17,017			(7,951	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable		(97,750	)		(127,513	)
Vehicle pooling costs		(18,342	)		(20,476	)
Inventories		(10,851	)		(24,602	)
Prepaid expenses and other current and non-current assets		(5,156	)		7,025
Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities		715			570
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		36,306			44,613
Deferred revenue		(574	)		8,781
Income taxes receivable		(29,884	)		6,739
Income taxes payable		49			9,045
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,176,683			990,891

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(337,448	)		(462,996	)
Purchases of assets and liabilities in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(106,604	)		(5,000	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		4,333			2,530
Purchase of held to maturity securities		(374,866	)		—
Proceeds from the sale of held to maturity securities		374,866			—
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate		(2,591	)		—
Net cash used in investing activities		(442,310	)		(465,466	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		28,108			39,049
Proceeds from the issuance of Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares		9,625			9,136
Payments for employee stock-based tax withholdings		(1,925	)		(6,145	)
Debt offering costs		(1,212	)		—
Principal payments on long-term debt		(416,759	)		—
Payments of finance lease obligations		(530	)		(1,118	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(382,693	)		40,922
Effect of foreign currency translation		(15,704	)		4,195
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		335,976			570,542
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period		1,048,260			477,718
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	$	1,384,236		$	1,048,260
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	18,539		$	19,723
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$	263,226		$	178,241

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,
	2022			2021			2022			2021
GAAP net income	$	263,735		$	255,974		$	1,090,130		$	936,495
Effect of certain discrete income tax items		—			—			(17,490	)		(19,764	)
Effect of certain legal matters, net of tax		—			—			5,092			—
Effect of extinguishment of debt, net of tax		12,929			—			12,929			—
Effect of acquisition related integration charges, net of tax		—			2,713			—			2,713
Effect of recognizing tax benefit on exercise of stock-based compensation		(5,077	)		(10,962	)		(14,274	)		(29,812	)
Non-GAAP net income	$	271,587		$	247,725		$	1,076,387		$	889,632

GAAP net income per diluted common share	$	1.10		$	1.06		$	4.52		$	3.90
Non-GAAP net income per diluted common share	$	1.13		$	1.03		$	4.46		$	3.70

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