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Financial report summary
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Carmax • CarGurus Inc - Ordinary Shares • ACV Auctions Inc - Ordinary Shares • Carvana Co. - Ordinary SharesRisks
- If we are unable to successfully execute on our business strategy, if our strategy proves to be ineffective, or if we improperly align new strategies with our vision, our business, financial performance and growth could be adversely affected.
- We may not properly leverage or make the appropriate investment in technology advancements, which could result in the loss of any sustainable competitive advantage in products, services and processes.
- Unsuccessful implementation of business initiatives to reduce costs and align our business to our digital operating model, or unintended consequences of the implementation of such initiatives, may adversely affect our business.
- Decreases in the supply of used vehicles coming to the wholesale market has impacted and may continue to impact sales volumes, which has adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect our revenues and profitability.
- Used vehicle prices impact fee revenue per unit and conversion rates and may impact the supply of used vehicles, loan losses at AFC and could adversely affect our profitability.
- AFC is exposed to credit risk with our dealer borrowers, which could adversely affect our profitability and financial condition.
- We may be unable to meet our customers’ expectations, which could impact customer retention and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
- Our business and operating results would be adversely affected if we lose one or more significant customers.
- If we fail to attract and retain key personnel, or have inadequate succession planning, we may not be able to execute our business strategies and our financial results could be negatively affected.
- If we fail to effectively identify, value, manage, and complete acquisitions and subsequent integrations, divestitures and other strategic transactions, our operating results, financial condition and growth prospects could be adversely affected.
- Our expansion into markets outside the U.S. and our non-U.S. based operations subject us to unique operational, competitive and regulatory risks.
- Significant disruptions of information technology systems could adversely affect our business and reputation.
- Data security concerns relating to our technology or breaches of information technology systems, could adversely affect our business and reputation.
- Compliance with U.S. and global privacy and data security requirements could result in additional costs and liabilities or inhibit our ability to collect, transmit and/or store data, and the failure to comply with such requirements could subject us to significant fines and penalties, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and reputation.
- If we are unable to protect our intellectual property, the value of our brand and other intangible assets may be diminished, and our business may be adversely affected.
- We may be subject to patent or other intellectual property infringement claims, which could have an impact on our business or operating results due to a disruption in our business operations, the incurrence of significant costs and other factors.
- We rely on third-party technology for key components of our business, and if these or other third parties do not perform adequately or terminate their relationships with us, our business and results of operations could be harmed.
- Reliance on outsourcing arrangements could adversely affect our business.
- Adverse economic conditions may negatively affect our business and results of operations.
- Macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical events may adversely affect our business, sources of liquidity and related costs of capital.
- Our indebtedness and the terms of our indebtedness could impair our financial condition and adversely affect our ability to react to changes in our business.
- Changes in interest rates or market conditions could adversely impact our profitability and business.
- A portion of our net income is derived from our international operations, primarily Canada, which exposes us to foreign exchange risks that may impact our financial statements. In addition, increases in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to certain foreign currencies may negatively impact foreign buyer participation in our marketplaces.
- We are subject to a complex framework of federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, which have in the past, and could in the future, subject us to claims, challenge our business model, or otherwise harm our business.
- We are subject to risks associated with legal and regulatory proceedings. If the outcomes of these proceedings are adverse to us, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
- Environmental, health and safety risks could adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
- We are partially self-insured for certain losses.
- We assume the settlement risk for vehicles sold through our marketplaces.
- The ADESA U.S. physical auction business sale transaction may result in increased costs.
- We rely on Carvana for key components of our business and for certain revenue, which exposes us to increased risks.
- We will be required to satisfy certain indemnification obligations to Carvana or we may not be able to collect on indemnification rights from Carvana.
- We are restricted from conducting certain activities for three years following the ADESA U.S. physical auction business sale transaction.
- Our ability to access capital in the future may be challenging.
- The market price and trading volume of our common stock may be volatile, which could result in rapid and substantial losses for our stockholders and could expose us to securities class action litigation.
- The issuance of shares of our Series A Preferred Stock reduces the relative voting power of holders of our common stock, and the conversion and sale of those shares would dilute the ownership of such holders and may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
- Apax and the other holders of our Series A Preferred Stock may exercise influence over us.
- Future offerings of debt or equity securities, which would rank senior to our common stock, may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
- The market price of our common stock could be negatively affected by sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market.
- Provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws, and of Delaware law, may prevent or delay an acquisition of us, which could decrease the trading price of our common stock.
- You may not receive any future dividends on our common stock.
- Our share repurchase program could affect the price of our common stock and increase volatility. In addition, it may be suspended or discontinued at any time, which could result in a decrease in the trading price of our common stock.
Management Discussion
- Overview of Results of OPENLANE, Inc. for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
- For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had revenue of $416.3 million compared with revenue of $420.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of 1%. For a further discussion of revenues, gross profit and selling, general and administrative expenses, see the segment results discussions below.
- Depreciation and amortization increased $1.3 million, or 6%, to $24.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared with $23.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in depreciation and amortization was primarily the result of the amortization of the ADESA tradename, which was previously an indefinite-lived asset, partially offset by assets that have become fully depreciated.