Copart Reports Second Quarter Financial Results.FAIRFIELD, Calif. -- Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CPRT CPRT Copart Inc. (stock symbol) CPRT Citizens for Personal Rapid Transit CPRT Client Perceived Response Time CPRT Coprocessor Register Transfer CPRT Cancer Prevention Research Trust CPRT Classic Professional Racquetball Tour ) the largest provider of vehicle salvage disposition services in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , today reported results for the second quarter ended January 31, 2007. During the three months ended January 31, 2007, revenue and income from continuing operations continuing operations Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the were $128.9 million and $30.4 million, respectively. This represents a growth in revenue of $3.8 million or 3% and a growth in income from continuing operations of $4.3 million or 16% over the same quarter last year. Fully diluted earnings per share diluted earnings per share An earnings measure calculated by dividing net income less preferred stock dividends for a period by the average number of shares of common stock that would be outstanding if all convertible securities were converted into shares of (EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) A PostScript file format used to transfer a graphic image between applications and platforms. EPS files contain PostScript code as well as an optional preview image in TIFF, WMF, PICT or EPSI, the latter being an ASCII-only format. ) from continuing operations for the three months was $.32 compared to $.28 last year, an increase of 14%. For the six months ended January 31, 2007, revenue and income from continuing operations were $261.0 million and $60.7 million, respectively. This represents a growth in revenue of $19.2 million or 8% and a growth in income from continuing operations of $12.0 million or 25% over the same period last year. Fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the six months was $.65 compared to $.53 for the same period last year, an increase of 23%. Same store sales Same Store Sales A statistic used in retail industry analysis. It compares sales of stores that have been open for a year or more. Notes: This statistic allows investors to determine what portion of new sales has come from sales growth and what portion from the opening of , excluding the revenue associated with the public auction business which we exited in fiscal 2006, increased by 3% and 8% for the three and six months ended January 31, 2007, respectively. The operating results for the first and second quarters of 2006 were adversely affected by incremental costs incurred as a result of hurricanes in the Gulf coast region and were estimated to be approximately $4.9 million and $9.5 million for the three and six month periods ended January 31, 2006, respectively. At the end of the current quarter, 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 Operating Margin A ratio used to measure a company's pricing strategy and operating efficiency. Calculated by: percentages. On Wednesday, March 7, 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=vlllrznrsssvrxsll. A replay of the call will be available through March 13, 2007 by calling (888) 203-1112. Use confirmation code #1943979. 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. NOTE: 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. In addition, our revenues, operating results, financial condition, and growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. 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 Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. . We encourage investors to review these disclosures carefully. [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] |
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