COPART INC
For the period ended Oct 31, 2024. Filed Nov 26, 2024.
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Oct 31, 2024 · Filed Nov 26, 2024
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Acquisitions and New Operations
As part of our overall expansion strategy of offering integrated services to vehicle sellers, we anticipate acquiring and developing facilities in new regions, as well as the regions currently served by our facilities. We believe that these acquisitions and openings will strengthen our coverage, as we have facilities located in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Brazil, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Finland, the U.A.E., Oman, Bahrain, and Spain with the intention of providing global coverage for our sellers.
The following tables set forth operational facilities that we have opened and are now operational from August 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024:
| United States Locations | Geographic Service Area | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland | Vermont | August 2023 |
| Phoenix | Arizona | November 2023 |
| Austin | Texas | June 2024 |
| Casper | Wyoming | July 2024 |
| Napa | California | October 2024 |
| International Locations | Geographic Service Area | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corby, England | United Kingdom | October 2023 |
| Glasgow, Scotland | United Kingdom | December 2023 |
| Alhendin, Granada | Spain | January 2024 |
| Gloucester, England | United Kingdom | March 2024 |
| Barcelona, Spain | Spain | May 2024 |
| Cookstown, Ontario | Canada | July 2024 |
| St. Helens, England | United Kingdom | October 2024 |
In October 2023, we acquired a controlling interest in Purple Wave, Inc., an online offsite heavy equipment auction company (“Purple Wave”).
The period-to-period comparability of our consolidated operating results and financial position is affected by business acquisitions, new openings, weather and product introductions during such periods.
In addition to growth through business acquisitions, we seek to increase revenues and profitability by, among other things, (i) acquiring and developing additional vehicle storage facilities in key markets, including foreign markets; (ii) pursuing global, national, and regional vehicle seller agreements; (iii) increasing our service offerings; and (iv) expanding the application of VB3 into new markets. In addition, we implement our pricing structure and auction procedures, and attempt to introduce cost efficiencies at each of our acquired facilities by implementing our operational procedures, integrating our management information systems, and redeploying personnel, when necessary.
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