UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
[ X ]    
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period EndedNovember 30, 2017
OR
[    ]    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period EndedNovember 30, 2021
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission File Number:  1-31420
 
CARMAX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
VIRGINIAVirginia54-1821055
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)
12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND, VIRGINIATuckahoe Creek Parkway23238
Richmond,Virginia
(Address of principal executive offices)Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
(804) 747-0422
(Registrant'sRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockKMXNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes      No  
Yes x
No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    
Yes x
No ¨
Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 
Large accelerated filerx
Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨
No x
 Yes       No  
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
ClassOutstanding as of December 29, 201731, 2021
Common Stock, par value $0.50180,847,916161,679,866

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CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Page
No.
PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Page
No.
Item 1.
Financial Statements:
PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1.Financial Statements:
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) –
Three and Nine Months Ended November 30, 20172021 and 20162020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) –
Three and Nine Months Ended November 30, 20172021 and 20162020
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) –
November 30, 20172021 and February 28, 20172021
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) –
Nine Months Ended November 30, 20172021 and 20162020
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited) –
Three and Nine Months Ended November 30, 2021 and 2020
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Item 2.Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
PART II.OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6.Exhibits
SIGNATURES




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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In thousands except per share data)2017
%(1)
 2016
%(1)
 2017
%(1)
 2016
%(1)
(In thousands except per share data)2021
%(1)
2020
%(1)
2021
%(1)
2020
%(1)
SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES:          SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES:  
Used vehicle sales$3,425,540
83.4
 $3,090,613
83.5 $10,963,113
84.1
 $9,820,401
83.0
Used vehicle sales$6,435,590 75.5 $4,209,748 81.2 $18,697,300 77.2 $11,385,183 82.6 
Wholesale vehicle sales552,754
13.5
 488,385
13.2 1,653,911
12.7
 1,616,528
13.7
Wholesale vehicle sales1,922,283 22.5 828,362 16.0 4,998,212 20.6 1,990,296 14.4 
Other sales and revenues128,723
3.1
 122,526
3.3 418,967
3.2
 388,229
3.3
Other sales and revenues169,886 2.0 146,834 2.8 518,205 2.1 410,413 3.0 
NET SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES4,107,017
100.0
 3,701,524
100.0 13,035,991
100.0
 11,825,158
100.0
NET SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES8,527,759 100.0 5,184,944 100.0 24,213,717 100.0 13,785,892 100.0 
Cost of sales3,567,829
86.9
 3,198,389
86.4 11,243,860
86.3
 10,204,024
86.3
COST OF SALES:COST OF SALES:
Used vehicle cost of salesUsed vehicle cost of sales5,927,237 69.5 3,791,134 73.1 17,085,416 70.6 10,223,875 74.2 
Wholesale vehicle cost of salesWholesale vehicle cost of sales1,710,103 20.1 713,961 13.8 4,411,175 18.2 1,669,595 12.1 
Other cost of salesOther cost of sales53,859 0.6 48,419 0.9 140,573 0.6 154,666 1.1 
TOTAL COST OF SALESTOTAL COST OF SALES7,691,199 90.2 4,553,514 87.8 21,637,164 89.4 12,048,136 87.4 
GROSS PROFIT 539,188
13.1
 503,135
13.6 1,792,131
13.7
 1,621,134
13.7
GROSS PROFIT 836,560 9.8 631,430 12.2 2,576,553 10.6 1,737,756 12.6 
CARMAX AUTO FINANCE INCOME 102,810
2.5
 89,359
2.4 320,109
2.5
 286,086
2.4
CARMAX AUTO FINANCE INCOME 165,968 1.9 176,445 3.4 607,732 2.5 374,590 2.7 
Selling, general and administrative expenses399,672
9.7
 356,735
9.6 1,208,237
9.3
 1,103,091
9.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses575,930 6.8 430,781 8.3 1,704,285 7.0 1,197,595 8.7 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization54,428 0.6 48,016 0.9 157,107 0.6 145,126 1.1 
Interest expense17,405
0.4
 15,071
0.4 51,079
0.4
 40,063
0.3
Interest expense24,303 0.3 19,462 0.4 67,247 0.3 65,889 0.5 
Other (income) expense(279)
 1,027
 (561)
 (24)
Other (income) expense(8,094)(0.1)(887)— (35,453)(0.1)728 — 
Earnings before income taxes225,200
5.5
 219,661
5.9 853,485
6.5
 764,090
6.5
Earnings before income taxes355,961 4.2 310,503 6.0 1,291,099 5.3 703,008 5.1 
Income tax provision76,360
1.9
 83,016
2.2 311,519
2.4
 289,723
2.5
Income tax provision86,523 1.0 75,203 1.5 299,638 1.2 166,034 1.2 
NET EARNINGS $148,840
3.6
 $136,645
3.7 $541,966
4.2
 $474,367
4.0
NET EARNINGS $269,438 3.2 $235,300 4.5 $991,461 4.1 $536,974 3.9 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES:           WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES:  
Basic181,888
  189,200

 183,324
 
 191,431
 Basic162,006 163,732 162,710  163,278  
Diluted184,033
  190,818

 185,201
 
 193,239
 Diluted164,873 165,773 165,606  164,976  
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE:       
   NET EARNINGS PER SHARE:   
Basic$0.82
  $0.72

 $2.96
 
 $2.48
 Basic$1.66 $1.44 $6.09  $3.29  
Diluted$0.81
  $0.72

 $2.93
 
 $2.45
 Diluted$1.63 $1.42 $5.99  $3.25  
 
(1)    Percents are calculated as a percentage of net sales and operating revenues and may not total due to rounding.
  

















See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In thousands)2017 20162017 2016(In thousands)2021202020212020
NET EARNINGS$148,840
 $136,645
$541,966
 $474,367
NET EARNINGS$269,438 $235,300 $991,461 $536,974 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes    
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:   
Net change in retirement benefit plan unrecognized actuarial losses277
 247
826
 744
Net change in retirement benefit plan unrecognized actuarial losses659 727 1,976 2,183 
Net change in cash flow hedge unrecognized losses8,046
 6,200
4,425
 9,317
Net change in cash flow hedge unrecognized losses11,383 6,775 16,414 (5,036)
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes8,323
 6,447
5,251
 10,061
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxesOther comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes12,042 7,502 18,390 (2,853)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$157,163
 $143,092
$547,217
 $484,428
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$281,480 $242,802 $1,009,851 $534,121 
 
  
 








































































See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
 As of November 30As of February 28
(In thousands except share data)20212021
ASSETS  
CURRENT ASSETS:  
Cash and cash equivalents$62,598 $132,319 
Restricted cash from collections on auto loans receivable552,487 496,415 
Accounts receivable, net563,135 239,070 
Inventory4,659,460 3,157,159 
Other current assets117,390 91,833 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 5,955,070 4,116,796 
Auto loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $426,507 and $411,150 as of November 30, 2021 and February 28, 2021, respectively15,167,170 13,489,819 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,542,238 and $1,414,264 as of November 30, 2021 and February 28, 2021, respectively3,175,577 3,055,563 
Deferred income taxes134,382 164,261 
Operating lease assets543,645 431,652 
Goodwill141,258 653 
Other assets458,117 282,797 
TOTAL ASSETS $25,575,219 $21,541,541 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
CURRENT LIABILITIES:  
Accounts payable$936,556 $799,333 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities530,592 415,465 
Accrued income taxes518 218 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities43,151 30,953 
Current portion of long-term debt10,889 9,927 
Current portion of non-recourse notes payable535,146 442,652 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,056,852 1,698,548 
Long-term debt, excluding current portion2,602,598 1,322,415 
Non-recourse notes payable, excluding current portion14,856,266 13,297,504 
Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion529,821 423,618 
Other liabilities419,886 434,843 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 20,465,423 17,176,928 
Commitments and contingent liabilities00
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.50 par value; 350,000,000 shares authorized; 161,871,923 and 163,172,333 shares issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2021 and February 28, 2021, respectively80,936 81,586 
Capital in excess of par value1,672,728 1,513,821 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(100,301)(118,691)
Retained earnings3,456,433 2,887,897 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 5,109,796 4,364,613 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $25,575,219 $21,541,541 
 As of November 30 As of February 28
(In thousands except share data)2017 2017
ASSETS 
  
CURRENT ASSETS: 
  
Cash and cash equivalents$26,287
 $38,416
Restricted cash from collections on auto loan receivables388,945
 380,353
Accounts receivable, net95,841
 152,388
Inventory2,440,551
 2,260,563
Other current assets53,299
 41,910
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 3,004,923
 2,873,630
Auto loan receivables, net11,376,825
 10,596,076
Property and equipment, net2,634,442
 2,518,393
Deferred income taxes133,173
 150,962
Other assets154,051
 140,295
TOTAL ASSETS $17,303,414
 $16,279,356
    
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
  
CURRENT LIABILITIES: 
  
Accounts payable$519,984
 $494,989
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities233,397
 266,128
Accrued income taxes
 1,404
Short-term debt593
 62
Current portion of finance and capital lease obligations9,590
 9,491
Current portion of non-recourse notes payable348,114
 333,713
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,111,678
 1,105,787
Long-term debt, excluding current portion1,042,874
 952,562
Finance and capital lease obligations, excluding current portion490,968
 486,645
Non-recourse notes payable, excluding current portion11,117,495
 10,387,231
Other liabilities239,672
 238,551
TOTAL LIABILITIES 14,002,687
 13,170,776
    
Commitments and contingent liabilities

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:   
Common stock, $0.50 par value; 350,000,000 shares authorized; 181,489,439 and 186,548,602 shares issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2017 and February 28, 2017, respectively90,745
 93,274
Capital in excess of par value1,233,062
 1,188,578
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(51,304) (56,555)
Retained earnings2,028,224
 1,883,283
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 3,300,727
 3,108,580
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $17,303,414
 $16,279,356






See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended November 30
(In thousands)20212020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
Net earnings$991,461 $536,974 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization200,819 180,495 
Share-based compensation expense108,962 73,946 
Provision for loan losses87,342 156,147 
Provision for cancellation reserves91,607 53,511 
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)19,564 (19,529)
Other(26,808)5,966 
Net (increase) decrease in:  
Accounts receivable, net(290,346)22,111 
Inventory(1,502,323)66,211 
Other current assets(13,615)29,478 
Auto loans receivable, net(1,764,693)(73,827)
Other assets(18,309)(8,151)
Net increase (decrease) in:  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other  
  current liabilities and accrued income taxes170,474 (124,092)
Other liabilities(136,780)(30,854)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES(2,082,645)868,386 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
Capital expenditures(226,903)(123,952)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment260 1,846 
Proceeds from sale of business12,284 — 
Purchases of investments(13,676)(2,709)
Sales and returns of investments36,915 2,739 
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired(241,563)— 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES(432,683)(122,076)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:  
Increase in short-term debt, net 968 
Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt5,804,200 1,562,300 
Payments on long-term debt(4,524,973)(2,022,586)
Cash paid for debt issuance costs(14,473)(12,797)
Payments on finance lease obligations(8,822)(4,871)
Issuances of non-recourse notes payable11,217,298 7,947,313 
Payments on non-recourse notes payable(9,565,649)(7,940,254)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(475,950)(158,625)
Equity issuances76,310 94,295 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES2,507,941 (534,257)
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(7,387)212,053 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year771,947 656,390 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD$764,560 $868,443 
RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$62,598 $236,643 
Restricted cash from collections on auto loans receivable552,487 492,610 
Restricted cash included in other assets149,475 139,190 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD$764,560 $868,443 
 Nine Months Ended November 30
(In thousands)2017 2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net earnings$541,966
 $474,367
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization133,175
 125,654
Share-based compensation expense52,363
 72,026
Provision for loan losses98,982
 104,249
Provision for cancellation reserves50,850
 51,768
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)14,384
 (584)
Other1,223
 2,118
Net decrease (increase) in:   
Accounts receivable, net56,547
 40,168
Inventory(179,988) (238,146)
Other current assets(5,422) (5,802)
Auto loan receivables, net(879,731) (900,675)
Other assets(348) 1,193
Net (decrease) increase in:   
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other   
  current liabilities and accrued income taxes(9,373) 1,840
Other liabilities(67,750) (64,222)
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES(193,122) (336,046)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Capital expenditures(227,559) (315,543)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment96
 728
Increase in restricted cash from collections on auto loan receivables(8,592) (13,211)
Increase in restricted cash in reserve accounts(16,799) (11,663)
Release of restricted cash from reserve accounts13,411
 8,083
Purchases of investments(8,525) (6,924)
Sales of investments466
 318
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES(247,502) (338,212)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Increase in short-term debt, net531
 452
Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt2,996,700
 1,660,600
Payments on long-term debt(2,906,700) (1,484,900)
Cash paid for debt issuance costs(11,524) (12,568)
Payments on finance and capital lease obligations(6,704) (8,407)
Issuances of non-recourse notes payable7,720,963
 7,235,000
Payments on non-recourse notes payable(6,976,360) (6,299,802)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(454,960) (464,352)
Equity issuances66,549
 34,554
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES428,495
 660,577
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(12,129) (13,681)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year38,416
 37,394
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$26,287
 $23,713









See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended November 30, 2021
     Accumulated 
 Common Capital in Other 
 SharesCommonExcess ofRetainedComprehensive 
(In thousands)OutstandingStockPar ValueEarningsLossTotal
Balance as of February 28, 2021163,172 $81,586 $1,513,821 $2,887,897 $(118,691)$4,364,613 
Net earnings— — — 436,756 — 436,756 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 2,937 2,937 
Share-based compensation expense— — 20,102 — — 20,102 
Repurchases of common stock(998)(499)(9,348)(114,695)— (124,542)
Exercise of common stock options375 187 21,403 — — 21,590 
Stock incentive plans, net shares issued254 127 (18,102)— — (17,975)
Balance as of May 31, 2021162,803 $81,401 $1,527,876 $3,209,958 $(115,754)$4,703,481 
Net earnings— — — 285,267 — 285,267 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 3,411 3,411 
Share-based compensation expense— — 14,116 — — 14,116 
Shares issued for acquisition776 388 90,183 — — 90,571 
Repurchases of common stock(1,754)(877)(17,164)(202,004)— (220,045)
Exercise of common stock options621 311 38,185 — — 38,496 
Stock incentive plans, net shares issued24 12 (130)— — (118)
Balance as of August 31, 2021162,470 $81,235 $1,653,066 $3,293,221 $(112,343)$4,915,179 
Net earnings— — — 269,438 — 269,438 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 12,042 12,042 
Share-based compensation expense— — 12,347 — — 12,347 
Repurchases of common stock(851)(425)(8,695)(106,226)— (115,346)
Exercise of common stock options253 126 16,097 — — 16,223 
Stock incentive plans, net shares issued— — (87)— — (87)
Balance as of November 30, 2021161,872 $80,936 $1,672,728 $3,456,433 $(100,301)$5,109,796 


























See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended November 30, 2020
     Accumulated 
 Common Capital in Other 
 SharesCommonExcess ofRetainedComprehensive 
(In thousands)OutstandingStockPar ValueEarningsLossTotal
Balance as of February 29, 2020163,081 $81,541 $1,348,988 $2,488,417 $(150,071)$3,768,875 
Adoption of CECL— — — (153,306)— (153,306)
Net earnings— — — 4,978 — 4,978 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (15,334)(15,334)
Share-based compensation expense— — 17,652 — — 17,652 
Repurchases of common stock(515)(258)(4,271)(36,180)— (40,709)
Exercise of common stock options35 18 1,688 — — 1,706 
Stock incentive plans, net shares issued154 77 (5,629)— — (5,552)
Balance as of May 31, 2020162,755 $81,378 $1,358,428 $2,303,909 $(165,405)$3,578,310 
Net earnings— — — 296,696 — 296,696 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 4,979 4,979 
Share-based compensation expense— — 12,568 — — 12,568 
Repurchases of common stock— — — — — — 
Exercise of common stock options1,403 701 89,318 — — 90,019 
Stock incentive plans, net shares issued(14)— — (12)
Balance as of August 31, 2020164,162 $82,081 $1,460,300 $2,600,605 $(160,426)$3,982,560 
Net earnings— — — 235,300 — 235,300 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 7,502 7,502 
Share-based compensation expense— — 9,942 — — 9,942 
Repurchases of common stock(1,176)(588)(10,509)(98,152)— (109,249)
Exercise of common stock options43 21 2,549 — — 2,570 
Stock incentive plans, net shares issued(152)— — (149)
Balance as of November 30, 2020163,034 $81,517 $1,462,130 $2,737,753 $(152,924)$4,128,476 
























See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CARMAX, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


1.Background

Business. CarMax, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” “CarMax” and “the company”), including its wholly owned subsidiaries, is the nation’s largest and most profitable retailer of used vehicles in the United States.vehicles. We operate in two2 reportable segments:  CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance (“CAF”).  Our CarMax Sales Operations segment consists of all aspects of our auto merchandising and service operations, excluding financing provided by CAF.  Our CAF segment consists solely of our own finance operation that provides financing to customers buying retail vehicles from CarMax. On June 1, 2021, we completed the acquisition of Edmunds Holding Company (“Edmunds”), which does not meet the quantitative thresholds to be considered a reportable segment.See Note 17 for additional information on our reportable segments and Note 2 for additional information regarding our acquisition of Edmunds.

We deliver an unrivaled customer experience by offering a broad selection of high quality used vehicles and related products and services at low,competitive, no-haggle prices using a customer-friendly sales processprocess.  Our omni-channel platform, which gives us the largest addressable market in an attractive, modern sales facility, as well asthe used car industry, empowers our retail customers to buy a car on their terms – online, in-store or a seamless combination of both. Customers can choose to complete the car-buying experience in-person at one of our stores; or buy the car online and receive delivery through carmax.com and our mobile apps.express pickup, available nationwide, or home delivery, available to most customers. We provideoffer customers with a range of related products and services, including the appraisal and purchase of vehicles directly from consumers; the financing of retail vehicle purchases through CAF and third-party finance providers; the sale of extended protection plan (“EPP”) products, which include extended service plans (“ESPs”) and guaranteed asset protection (“GAP”); and vehicle repair service.  Vehicles purchased through the appraisal process that do not meet our retail standards are sold to licensed dealers through on-site or virtual wholesale auctions.

2.    Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates.The accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CarMax and our wholly owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, such interim consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented.  The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year.  

The accounting policies followed in the presentation of our interim financial results are consistent with those included in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”), with the exception of those related to recent accounting pronouncements adopted in the current fiscal year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2017.Report.
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  In particular, the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic continues to have an adverse impact on global economic conditions and may impact future estimates including, but not limited to, our allowance for loan losses, inventory valuations, fair value measurements, downward adjustments to investments in equity securities, asset impairment charges, the effectiveness of the company’s hedging instruments, deferred tax valuation allowances, cancellation reserves, actuarial losses on our retirement benefit plans and discount rate assumptions.

Depreciation and amortization previously included in selling, general, and administrative expenses is now separately presented on the consolidated statements of earnings. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. Depreciation and amortization related to other areas of our business, including cost of sales and CAF, is included in its respective line item on the consolidated statements of earnings. Certain other prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.  Amounts and percentages may not total due to rounding.



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Recent Accounting Pronouncements.

Effective in Future Periods
In connection with our prospective adoption ofOctober 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board'sBoard (“FASB”) issued an accounting pronouncement (ASU 2021-08) related to accounting for acquired revenue contracts with customers in a business combination. The amendments in this update address diversity in practice and inconsistency related to recognition of an acquired contract liability and the effect of payment terms on subsequent revenue recognition for the acquirer. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We plan to adopt this pronouncement for our fiscal year beginning March 1, 2023, and we do not expect it to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2021, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (ASU 2021-10) related to government assistance disclosures. The amendments in this update increase the transparency surrounding government assistance by requiring disclosure of 1) the types of assistance received, 2) an entity’s accounting for the assistance, and 3) the effect of the assistance on the entity’s financial statements. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. We plan to adopt this pronouncement for our fiscal year beginning March 1, 2022, and we do not expect it to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

2. Acquisition of Edmunds

On June 1, 2021, we completed the acquisition of Edmunds Holding Company, one of the most well established and trusted online guides for automotive information and a recognized leader in digital car shopping innovations. With this acquisition, CarMax has enhanced its digital capabilities and further strengthened its role and reach across the used auto ecosystem while adding exceptional technology and creative talent. Edmunds continues to operate independently and remains focused on delivering confidence to consumers and excellent value to its dealer and OEM clients. Additionally, this acquisition allows both businesses to accelerate their respective capabilities to deliver an enhanced digital experience to their customers by leveraging Edmunds’ compelling content and technology, CarMax’s unparalleled national scale and infrastructure, and the combined talent of both businesses.

The acquisition was accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards UpdateCodification (“ASU”ASC”) 2016-09 duringTopic 805, Business Combinations, and, accordingly, Edmunds’ results of operations have been consolidated in our financial statements since the current fiscal year, our provision for income taxes was reduced by $8.7date of acquisition. We recorded a preliminary allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of June 1, 2021. The transaction costs associated with the acquisition were approximately $8.0 million and $13.3were expensed as incurred within selling, general and administrative expenses.

The following table summarizes the total purchase consideration:

(In thousands)
Total cash consideration for outstanding shares$251,047 
Fair value of common stock (1)
90,571 
Fair value of preexisting relationship60,200 
Total$401,818 

(1)     Represents the issuance of 776,097 shares of CarMax common stock to Edmunds equity holders, the fair value of which was based on the market value of CarMax common stock as of market close on the acquisition date (June 1, 2021).

In January 2020, we acquired a minority stake in Edmunds for $50 million. The noncontrolling equity investment in Edmunds was remeasured at a fair value of $60.2 million forprior to the three and nine months ended November 30, 2017, respectively. The standard requiresacquisition of the income tax effects of our share-based awards to be recognizedremaining ownership stake on June 1, 2021, which resulted in the provision forrecognition of a gain of $8.7 million. The gain is included in other income taxes when the awards vest or are settled. Previously, these tax effects were recognized within shareholders' equity as capital in excess of par value. Additionally, cash flows related to excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements are now classified as operating activities, rather than financing activities, in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Prior period amounts have been reclassifiedearnings.

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The following table summarizes the estimated preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition and is subject to conformfinal fair value determination:

(In thousands)Fair Value
Cash$9,484 
Accounts receivable, net33,719 
Other current assets2,397 
Property and equipment, net20,741 
Goodwill (1)
141,258 
Intangible assets218,000 
Operating lease assets97,250 
Other assets191 
Total assets acquired523,040 
Accounts payable5,063 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities11,277 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities12,795 
Deferred income taxes (1)
3,823 
Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion88,264 
Total liabilities assumed121,222 
Net assets acquired$401,818 

(1)     During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we obtained new information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, which resulted in a change in the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized. The adjustments were primarily related to the current year's presentation, resultingresearch and development tax credits, which resulted in an increasea decrease in cash provided by operating activitiesgoodwill and a decrease in deferred income taxes of $8.4 million.

The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill, which is primarily attributed to expected synergies and the assembled workforce of the acquired business and is not deductible for tax purposes. The fair values assigned to the net identifiable assets and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions and may be subject to change as additional information is received. The primary areas that remain preliminary relate to the fair values of intangible assets acquired, certain identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, and income and non-income based taxes and residual goodwill. We expect to finalize the valuation as soon as practicable, but not later than one year from the acquisition date.

Identifiable intangible assets were recognized at their estimated acquisition date fair values. The preliminary fair value of identifiable intangible assets was determined by using certain estimates and assumptions that are not observable in the market. The preliminary fair values of the trade name asset and the internally developed software asset were determined using the relief-from-royalty method, and the preliminary fair value of the customer relationships asset was determined using the excess earnings method. These income-based approaches included significant assumptions such as the amount and timing of projected cash provided by financing activitiesflows, growth rates, customer attrition rates, discount rates, and the assessment of $7.1 millionthe asset’s life cycle. The preliminary estimated fair value and estimated remaining useful lives of identifiable intangible assets are as follows:

Preliminary
(In thousands)Useful Life (Years)Fair Value
Trade nameIndefinite$31,900 
Internally developed software752,900 
Customer relationships17133,200 
Identifiable intangible assets$218,000 

The operating results of Edmunds have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition. Net sales and operating revenues and net earnings attributable to Edmunds were not material for the nine months ended November 30, 2016.
Cash and Cash Equivalents.  Cash equivalentsreporting periods presented. Our pro forma results as if the acquisition had taken place on the first day of approximately $0.6 million as of November 30, 2017, and $0.3 million as of February 28, 2017, consisted of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Restricted Cashfiscal 2021 would not be materially different from Collections on Auto Loan Receivables.  Cash equivalents totaling $388.9 million as of November 30, 2017, and $380.4 million as of February 28, 2017, consisted of collections of principal, interest and fee payments on auto loan receivables that are restricted for payment to holders of non-recourse notes payable pursuant to the applicable agreements.
Financing and Securitization Transactions.  We maintain a revolving funding program composed of three warehouse facilities (“warehouse facilities”) that we use to fund auto loan receivables originated by CAF. We typically elect to fund these receivables through an asset-backed term funding transaction, such as a term securitization or alternative funding arrangement, at a later date.  We sell the auto loan receivables to one of three wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities that transfer an


undivided percentage ownership interestamounts reflected in the receivables, butaccompanying consolidated financial statements, and therefore are not the receivables themselves, to entities formed by third-party investors.  These entities issue asset-backed commercial paper or utilize other funding sources supported by the transferred receivables, and the proceeds are used to finance the related receivables.presented.
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We typically use term securitizations to provide long-term funding for most of the auto loan receivables initially funded through the warehouse facilities.  In these transactions, a pool of auto loan receivables is sold to a bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entity that, in turn, transfers the receivables to a special purpose securitization trust.  The securitization trust issues asset-backed securities, secured or otherwise supported by the transferred receivables, and the proceeds from the sale of the asset-backed securities are used to finance the securitized receivables.


We are required to evaluate term securitization trusts for consolidation.  In our capacity as servicer, we have the power to direct the activities of the trusts that most significantly impact the economic performance of the trusts.  In addition, we have the obligation to absorb losses (subject to limitations) and the rights to receive any returns of the trusts, which could be significant.  Accordingly, we are the primary beneficiary of the trusts and are required to consolidate them.3. Revenue
 
We recognize transfers of auto loan receivables into the warehouse facilities and asset-backed term funding transactions, including term securitizations, (together, “non-recourse funding vehicles”) as secured borrowings, which result in recording the auto loan receivables and the related non-recourse notes payable on our consolidated balance sheets.
These receivables can only be used as collateral to settle obligationsrevenue when control of the related non-recourse funding vehicles.  The non-recourse funding vehicles and investors have no recourse to our assets beyond the related receivables, the amounts on deposit in reserve accounts and the restricted cash from collections on auto loan receivables.  We have not provided financialgood or other supportservice has been transferred to the non-recourse funding vehicles that was not previously contractually required, and there are no additional arrangements, guarantees or other commitments that could require us to provide financial support to the non-recourse funding vehicles.
See Notes 4 and 10 for additional information on auto loan receivables and non-recourse notes payable.

Auto Loan Receivables, Net.  Auto loan receivables include amounts due from customers related to retail vehicle sales financed through CAF.  The receivables are presented net of an allowance for estimated loan losses.  The allowance for loan losses represents an estimate of the amount of net losses inherent in our portfolio of managed receivables as of the applicable reporting date and expected to become evident during the following 12 months.  The allowance for loan losses is primarily based on the composition of the portfolio of managed receivables, historical loss trends and forecasted forward loss curves. For receivables that have less than 12 months of performance history, the estimate also takes into account the credit grades of the receivables and historical losses by credit grade to supplement actual loss data in estimating future performance. Once the receivables have 12 months of performance history, the estimate reflects actual loss experience of those receivables to date along with forward loss curves to predict future performance. The forward loss curves are constructed using historical performance data and show the average timing of losses over the course of a receivable’s life.

We also consider recent trends in delinquencies and defaults, recovery rates and the economic environment in assessing the models used in estimating the allowance for loan losses, and may adjust the allowance for loan losses to reflect factors that may not be captured in the models.  In addition, we periodically consider whether the use of additional metrics would result in improved model performance and revise the models when appropriate. The provision for loan losses is the periodic expense of maintaining an adequate allowance.
An account is considered delinquent when the related customer, fails to make a substantial portion of a scheduled payment on or before the due date.  In general, accounts are charged-off on the last business day of the month during which the earliest of the following occurs:  the receivable is 120 days or more delinquent as of the last business day of the month, the related vehicle is repossessed and liquidated, or the receivable is otherwise deemed uncollectible.  For purposes of determining impairment, auto loans are evaluated collectively, as they represent a large group of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, and therefore, are not individually evaluated for impairment.  See Note 4 for additional information on auto loan receivables.
Interest income and expenses related to auto loans are included in CAF income.  Interest income on auto loan receivables is recognized when earned based on contractual loan terms.  All loans continue to accrue interest until repayment or charge-off.  Direct costs associated with loan originations are not considered material, and thus, are expensed as incurred.  See Note 3 for additional information on CAF income.
Property and Equipment.  Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $1.14 billion and $1.04 billion as of November 30, 2017 and February 28, 2017, respectively.


Other Assets.  Other assets includes amounts classified as restricted cash on deposit in reserve accounts and restricted investments.  The restricted cash on deposit in reserve accounts is for the benefit of holders of non-recourse notes payable, and these funds are not expected to be available to the company or its creditors.  In the event that the cash generated by the related receivables in a given period was insufficient to pay the interest, principal and other required payments, the balances on deposit in the reserve accounts would be used to pay those amounts.  Restricted cash on deposit in reserve accounts is invested in money market securities or bank deposit accounts and was $56.2 million as of November 30, 2017, and $52.8 million as of February 28, 2017.
Restricted investments includes money market securities primarily held to satisfy certain insurance program requirements, as well as investments held in a rabbi trust established to fund informally our executive deferred compensation plan.  Restricted investments totaled $75.7 million as of November 30, 2017, and $70.8 million as of February 28, 2017.

Revenue Recognition.    We recognize revenue when the earnings process is complete, generally either at the time of sale to a customer or upon delivery to a customer.  Our contracts have a fixed contract price and revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. We collect sales taxes and other taxes from customers on behalf of governmental authorities at the time of sale.  These taxes are accounted for on a net basis and are not included in net sales and operating revenues or cost of sales. We generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the amortization period would have been less than one year. These costs are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses. We do not have any significant payment terms as payment is received at or shortly after the point of sale.

Disaggregation of Revenue
Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2021202020212020
Used vehicle sales$6,435.6 $4,209.7 $18,697.3 $11,385.2 
Wholesale vehicle sales1,922.3 828.4 4,998.2 1,990.3 
Other sales and revenues:
Extended protection plan revenues106.6 101.7 353.8 294.5 
Third-party finance fees, net1.6 (10.6)(0.3)(36.7)
Advertising & subscription revenues (1)
33.3 — 67.9 — 
Service revenues19.7 24.6 62.9 70.6 
Other8.7 31.1 33.9 82.0 
Total other sales and revenues169.9 146.8 518.2 410.4 
Total net sales and operating revenues$8,527.8 $5,184.9 $24,213.7 $13,785.9 

(1)     Excludes intersegment revenues that have been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 17 for further details.

Used Vehicle Sales. Revenue from the sale of used vehicles is recognized upon transfer of control of the vehicle to the customer. As part of our customer service strategy, we guarantee the retail vehicles we sell with a 5-day,30-day/1,500 mile, money-back guarantee.  We record a reserve for estimated returns based on historical experience and trends. The reserve for estimated returns is presented gross on the consolidated balance sheets, with a return asset recorded in other current assets and a refund liability recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. We also guarantee the used vehicles we sell with a 90-day/4,000 mile limited warranty. These warranties are deemed assurance-type warranties and are accounted for as warranty obligations. See Note 16 for additional information on this warranty and its related obligation.

Wholesale Vehicle Sales. Wholesale vehicles are sold at our auctions, and revenue from the sale of these vehicles is recognized upon transfer of control of the vehicle to the customer. Dealers also pay a fee to us based on the sale price of the vehicles they purchase. This fee is recognized as revenue at the time of sale. While we provide condition disclosures on each wholesale vehicle sold, the vehicles are subject to a limited right of return. We record a reserve for estimated returns based on historical experience and trends. The reserve for estimated returns is presented gross on the consolidated balance sheets, with a return asset recorded in other current assets and a refund liability recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.

EPP Revenues.We also sell ESP and GAP products on behalf of unrelated third parties, who are primarily responsible for fulfilling the primary obligors,contract, to customers who purchase a retail vehicle.  The ESPs we currently offer on all used vehicles provide coverage up to 60 months (subject to mileage limitations), while GAP covers the customer for the term of their finance contract. We recognize revenue, on a net basis, at the time of sale. We also record a reserve, or refund liability, for estimated contract cancellations.  Periodically, we may receive additional revenue based upon the level of underwriting profits of the third parties who administer the products.  These additional amounts are recognized as revenue when received. The reserve for cancellations is evaluated for each product and is based on forecasted forward cancellation curves utilizing historical experience, recent trends and credit mix of the customer base.  Our risk related to contract cancellations is limited to the revenue that we receive.  Cancellations fluctuate depending on the volume of EPP sales, customer financing default or prepayment rates, and shifts in customer behavior, including those related to changes in the coverage or term of the product.  The current portion of estimated cancellation reserves is recognized as a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities with the remaining amount recognized in other liabilities.  See Note 78 for additional information on cancellation reserves.

We are contractually entitled to receive profit-sharing revenues based on the performance of the ESPs administered by third parties. These revenues are a form of variable consideration included in EPP revenues to the extent that it is probable that it
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will not result in a significant revenue reversal. An estimate of the amount to which we expect to be entitled, subject to various constraints, is recognized upon satisfying the performance obligation of selling the ESP. These constraints include factors that are outside of the company’s influence or control and the length of time until settlement. We apply the expected value method, utilizing historical claims and cancellation data from CarMax customers, as well as external data and other qualitative assumptions. This estimate is reassessed each reporting period with changes reflected in other sales and revenues on our consolidated statements of earnings and other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. As of November 30, 2021 and February 28, 2021, no current or long-term contract asset was recognized related to cumulative profit-sharing payments to which we expect to be entitled.

Third-Party Finance Fees.Customers applying for financing who are not approved or are conditionally approved by CAF are generally evaluated by other third-party finance providers.  These providers generally either pay us or are paid a fixed, pre-negotiated fee per contract.   We recognize these fees at the time of sale.

We collect sales taxesAdvertising and other taxesSubscription Revenues. Advertising and subscription revenues consist of revenues earned by our Edmunds business. Advertising revenues are derived from advertising contracts with automotive manufacturers based on fixed fees per impression and fees for certain activities completed by customers on behalf of governmental authorities at the time of sale.manufacturers' websites. These taxesfees are accounted for on a net basisrecognized in the period the impressions are delivered or certain activities occurred. Subscription revenues are derived from packages sold to automotive dealers that include car leads, inventory listings and enhanced placement in Edmunds' dealer locator and are not included in net sales and operating revenues or cost of sales.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.  We enter into derivative instruments to manage certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions that result inrecognized over the future known receipt or payment of uncertain cash amounts, the values of which are impacted by interest rates.  We recognize the derivatives at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets, and where applicable, such contracts covered by master netting agreements are reported net.  Gross positive fair values are netted with gross negative fair values by counterparty.  The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether we have elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting.  We may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain risks, even though hedge accounting may not apply or we do not elect to apply hedge accounting.  See Note 5 for additional information on derivative instruments and hedging activities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements.
Effective in Future Periods.
In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (FASB ASU 2014-09) related to revenue recognition. This ASU, along with subsequent ASUs issued to clarify certain provisions and the effective date of ASU 2014-09, provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. The standard contains principles that an entity will apply to determine the measurement of revenue and the timing of when it is recognized. The entity will recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amountperiod that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This standard will become effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. We will adopt this standard for our fiscal year beginning March 1, 2018 and plan to apply the modified retrospective transition method with a cumulative effect adjustment, if any, recognized at the date of adoption.

While we continue to assess all potential impacts of this standard, we generally do not expect adoption of the standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. We primarily sell products and recognize revenue at the point of sale or delivery to customers, at which point the earnings process is deemed to be complete. Our performance obligationsservices are clearly


identifiable and we do not anticipate significant changesmade available to the assessment of such performance obligations or the timing of our revenue recognition upon adoption of the new standard. Additionally, our conclusions relateddealers. Subscription revenues also include a digital marketing subscription service, which allows dealers to revenue that is currentlygain exposure on third party partner websites. Revenues for this service are recognized on a net basis are not expected to change under the new standard. Our primary business processes are consistent with the principles contained in the ASU,basis.

Service Revenues. Service revenue consists of labor and we do not expect significant changes to those processes, our internal controls or systems. The standard will require us to present our reserve for estimated sales returns on a gross basis on our consolidated balance sheets, with a return asset and a corresponding refund liability. Currently this reserve is presented as a net liability. This change will result in an estimated $10 million to $15 million increase to both assets and liabilities. The standard will require additional financial statement disclosures, the effects of which we do not expect to be significant.

In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement (FASB ASU 2016-02)parts income related to vehicle repair service, including repairs of vehicles covered under an ESP we sell or warranty program. Service revenue is recognized at the accounting for leases. This pronouncement requires lesseestime the work is completed.

Other Revenues.Other revenues consist primarily of new vehicle sales and sales of accessories. Revenue in this category is recognized upon transfer of control to record most leases on their balance sheet while also disclosing key information about those lease arrangements. Under the new guidance, lease classification as either a finance lease or an operating lease will affect the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. The classification criteria to distinguish between finance and operating leases are generally consistent with the classification criteria to distinguish between capital and operating leases under existing lease accounting guidance. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. We expect to adopt the new standard for our fiscal year beginning March 1, 2019. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with practical expedients available for election as a package.customer.


We expect that this standard will have a material effect on our consolidated balance sheets as a result of recognizing new right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for existing operating leases. To date, we have not completed our comprehensive analysis of those leases and are unable to quantify the impact at this time. We are still evaluating the impact of the standard on our sale-leaseback transactions currently accounted for as direct financings. We believe that the majority of our leases will maintain their current lease classification under the new standard. As a result, we do not expect the new standard to have a material effect on our expense recognition pattern or, in turn, our consolidated statements of operations. We are continuing to evaluate the full impact of the new standard, as well as its impacts on our business processes, systems, and internal controls.

3.    4. CarMax Auto Finance
 
CAF provides financing to qualified retail customers purchasing vehicles from CarMax.  CAF provides us the opportunity to capture additional profits, cash flows and sales while managing our reliance on third-party finance sources.  Management regularly analyzes CAF'sCAF’s operating results by assessing profitability, the performance of the auto loan receivablesloans receivable, including trends in credit losses and delinquencies, and CAF direct expenses.  This information is used to assess CAF'sCAF’s performance and make operating decisions, including resource allocation.


We typically use securitizations or other funding arrangements to fund loans originated by CAF, as discussed in Note 2.CAF.  CAF income primarily reflects the interest and fee income generated by the auto loan receivablesloans receivable less the interest expense associated with the debt issued to fund these receivables, a provision for estimated loan losses and direct CAF expenses.


CAF income does not include any allocation of indirect costs.  Although CAF benefits from certain indirect overhead expenditures, we have not allocated indirect costs to CAF to avoid making subjective allocation decisions.  Examples of indirect costs not allocated to CAF include retail store expenses and corporate expenses.  In addition, except for auto loan receivables,loans receivable, which are disclosed in Note 4,5, CAF assets are not separately reported nor do we allocate assets to CAF because such allocation would not be useful to management in making operating decisions.



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Components of CAF Income
Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2021
(1)
2020
(1)
2021
(1)
2020
(1)
Interest margin:  
Interest and fee income$330.0 8.6 $288.5 8.5 $964.4 8.7 $851.1 8.5 
Interest expense(53.6)(1.4)(77.1)(2.3)(180.0)(1.6)(243.0)(2.4)
Total interest margin276.4 7.2 211.4 6.3 784.4 7.1 608.1 6.1 
Provision for loan losses(76.2)(2.0)(8.2)(0.2)(87.3)(0.8)(156.1)(1.6)
Total interest margin after provision for loan losses200.2 5.2 203.2 6.0 697.1 6.3 452.0 4.5 
Total other expense  — —   (2.2)— 
Direct expenses:  
Payroll and fringe benefit expense(12.7)(0.3)(11.6)(0.3)(37.7)(0.3)(34.2)(0.3)
Depreciation and amortization(2.4)(0.1)(0.2)— (2.8) (0.6)— 
Other direct expenses(19.2)(0.5)(15.0)(0.4)(48.9)(0.4)(40.4)(0.4)
Total direct expenses(34.3)(0.9)(26.8)(0.8)(89.4)(0.8)(75.2)(0.7)
CarMax Auto Finance income$166.0 4.3 $176.4 5.2 $607.7 5.5 $374.6 3.7 
Total average managed receivables$15,288.8 $13,517.5 $14,706.9 $13,381.6  

(1)     Annualized percentage of total average managed receivables.     


Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2017 
(1)
 2016 
(1)
 2017 
(1)
 2016 
(1)
Interest margin:               
Interest and fee income$217.1
 7.6
 $192.7
 7.5
 $637.4
 7.7
 $567.0
 7.5
Interest expense(55.4) (2.0) (44.1) (1.7) (156.6) (1.9) (125.3) (1.7)
Total interest margin161.7
 5.7
 148.6
 5.8
 480.8
 5.8
 441.7
 5.9
Provision for loan losses(37.5) (1.3) (41.9) (1.6) (99.0) (1.2) (104.2) (1.4)
Total interest margin after provision for loan losses124.2
 4.4
 106.7
 4.1
 381.8
 4.6
 337.5
 4.5
                
Direct expenses:               
Payroll and fringe benefit expense(8.9) (0.3) (7.5) (0.3) (26.2) (0.3) (22.9) (0.3)
Other direct expenses(12.5) (0.4) (9.8) (0.4) (35.5) (0.4) (28.5) (0.4)
Total direct expenses(21.4) (0.8) (17.3) (0.7) (61.7) (0.7) (51.4) (0.7)
CarMax Auto Finance income$102.8
 3.6
 $89.4
 3.5
 $320.1
 3.9
 $286.1
 3.8
                
Total average managed receivables$11,365.6
  
 $10,297.8
 

 $11,102.4
   $10,030.9
  

(1)
Annualized percentage of total average managed receivables.     
4.    5. Auto Loan ReceivablesLoans Receivable
 
Auto loan receivablesloans receivable include amounts due from customers related to retail vehicle sales financed through CAF and are presented net of an allowance for estimated loan losses.  These auto loans represent a large group of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, which we consider to be part of one class of financing receivable and one portfolio segment for purposes of determining our allowance for loan losses. We generally use warehouse facilities to fund auto loan receivablesloans receivable originated by CAF until we elect to fund them through an asset-backed term funding transaction.transaction, such as a term securitization or alternative funding arrangement.  We recognize transfers of auto loans receivable into the warehouse facilities and asset-backed term funding transactions (together, “non-recourse funding vehicles”) as secured borrowings, which result in recording the auto loans receivable and the related non-recourse notes payable on our consolidated balance sheets. The majority of the auto loan receivablesloans receivable serve as collateral for the related non-recourse notes payable of $11.49$15.42 billion as of November 30, 20172021 and $10.74$13.76 billion as of February 28, 2017.2021. See Notes 2 andNote 10 for additional information on securitizations and non-recourse notes payable.


Interest income and expenses related to auto loans are included in CAF income.  Interest income on auto loans receivable is recognized when earned based on contractual loan terms.  All loans continue to accrue interest until repayment or charge-off.  When a charge-off occurs, accrued interest is written off by reversing interest income. Direct costs associated with loan originations are not considered material, and thus, are expensed as incurred.  See Note 4 for additional information on CAF income.

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Auto Loan Receivables,Loans Receivable, Net
 As of November 30As of February 28
(In millions)20212021
Asset-backed term funding$11,725.4 $11,008.3 
Warehouse facilities3,155.9 2,314.1 
Overcollateralization (1)
479.2 345.2 
Other managed receivables (2)
163.5 179.6 
Total ending managed receivables15,524.0 13,847.2 
Accrued interest and fees73.7 57.4 
Other(4.0)(3.7)
Less: allowance for loan losses(426.5)(411.1)
Auto loans receivable, net$15,167.2 $13,489.8 
 As of November 30 As of February 28
(In millions)2017 2017
Asset-backed term funding transactions$9,256.9
 $8,784.7
Warehouse facilities1,882.0
 1,624.0
Overcollateralization (1)
263.6
 211.4
Other managed receivables (2)
53.1
 61.2
Total ending managed receivables11,455.6
 10,681.3
Accrued interest and fees47.8
 38.5
Other1.1
 (0.1)
Less allowance for loan losses(127.7) (123.6)
Auto loan receivables, net$11,376.8
 $10,596.1


(1)
Represents receivables restricted as excess collateral for the non-recourse funding vehicles.
(2)
Other managed receivables includes receivables not funded through the non-recourse funding vehicles.

(1)     Represents receivables restricted as excess collateral for the non-recourse funding vehicles.
(2)     Other managed receivables includes receivables not funded through the non-recourse funding vehicles.

Credit Quality.  When customers apply for financing, CAF’s proprietary scoring models rely on the customers’ credit history and certain application information to evaluate and rank their risk.  We obtain credit histories and other credit data that includes information such as number, age, type of and payment history for prior or existing credit accounts.  The application information that is used includes income, collateral value and down payment.  The scoring models yield credit grades that represent the relative likelihood of repayment.  Customers assigned a grade of “A” are determined to havewith the highest probability of repayment and customersare A-grade customers. Customers assigned a lower grade are determined to have a lower probability of repayment.  For loans that are approved, the credit grade influences the terms of the agreement, such as the required loan-to-value ratio and interest rate. After origination, credit grades are generally not updated.




CAF uses a combination of the initial credit grades and historical performance to monitor the credit quality of the auto loan receivablesloans receivable on an ongoing basis.  We validate the accuracy of the scoring models periodically.  Loan performance is reviewed on a recurring basis to identify whether the assigned grades adequately reflect the customers’ likelihood of repayment.


Ending Managed Receivables by Major Credit Grade
As of November 30, 2021
Fiscal Year of Origination (1)
(In millions)20222021202020192018Prior to 2018Total
% (2)
A$3,172.3 $1,999.2 $1,454.6 $693.7 $275.2 $57.6 $7,652.6 49.3 
B2,306.4 1,446.1 977.3 556.2 260.0 80.4 5,626.4 36.2 
C and other922.4 583.2 374.8 210.4 103.9 50.3 2,245.0 14.5 
Total ending managed receivables$6,401.1 $4,028.5 $2,806.7 $1,460.3 $639.1 $188.3 $15,524.0 100.0 

As of February 28, 2021
Fiscal Year of Origination (1)
(In millions)20212020201920182017Prior to 2017Total
% (2)
A$2,782.0 $2,146.5 $1,146.7 $568.9 $199.6 $30.4 $6,874.1 49.6 
B1,993.6 1,424.5 870.1 476.0 195.5 49.2 5,008.9 36.2 
C and other786.1 541.6 320.4 182.0 99.8 34.3 1,964.2 14.2 
Total ending managed receivables$5,561.7 $4,112.6 $2,337.2 $1,226.9 $494.9 $113.9 $13,847.2 100.0 

(1)     Classified based on credit grade assigned when customers were initially approved for financing.
(2)     Percent of total ending managed receivables.

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 As of November 30 As of February 28
(In millions)
2017 (1)
 
% (2)
 
2017 (1)
 
% (2)
A$5,630.3
 49.2 $5,223.4
 48.9
B4,069.1
 35.5 3,739.4
 35.0
C and other1,756.2
 15.3 1,718.5
 16.1
Total ending managed receivables$11,455.6
 100.0 $10,681.3
 100.0

(1)
Classified based on credit grade assigned when customers were initially approved for financing.
(2)
Percent of total ending managed receivables.

Allowance for Loan Losses
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2017 
% (1)
 2016 
% (1)
2017 
% (1)
 2016 
% (1)
Balance as of beginning of period$129.5
 1.15 $109.7
 1.08$123.6
 1.16 $94.9
 0.99
Charge-offs(68.8)   (62.9) 
(183.3)   (164.6)  
Recoveries29.5
   26.1
 
88.4
   80.3
  
Provision for loan losses37.5
   41.9
 
99.0
   104.2
  
Balance as of end of period$127.7
 1.11 $114.8
 1.10$127.7
 1.11 $114.8
 1.10

(1)
Percentof total ending managed receivables.
Losses.The allowance for loan losses at November 30, 2021 represents an estimatethe net credit losses expected over the remaining contractual life of the amount of net losses inherent in our portfolio of managed receivables as of the applicable reporting date and anticipated to occur during the following 12 months.receivables. The allowance for loan losses is determined using a net loss timing curve, primarily based on the composition of the portfolio of managed receivables and historical gross loss trends and forecastedrecovery trends. Due to the fact that losses for receivables with less than 18 months of performance history can be volatile, our net loss estimate weights both historical losses by credit grade at origination and actual loss data on the receivables to-date, along with forward loss curves.  We alsocurves, in estimating future performance. Once the receivables have 18 months of performance history, the net loss estimate reflects actual loss experience of those receivables to date, along with forward loss curves, to predict future performance. The forward loss curves are constructed using historical performance data and show the average timing of losses over the course of a receivable’s life. The net loss estimate is calculated by applying the loss rates developed using the methods described above to the amortized cost basis of the managed receivables.

The output of the net loss timing curve is adjusted to take into account recent trendsreasonable and supportable forecasts about the future. Specifically, the change in delinquencies and defaults, recoveryU.S. unemployment rates and the National Automobile Dealers Association (“NADA”) used vehicle price index are used to predict changes in gross loss and recovery rate, respectively. An economic environment.adjustment factor, based upon a single macroeconomic scenario, is developed to capture the relationship between changes in these forecasts and changes in gross loss and recovery rates. This factor is applied to the output of the net loss timing curve for the reasonable and supportable forecast period of two years. After the end of this two-year period, we revert to historical experience on a straight-line basis over a period of 12 months. We periodically consider whether the use of alternative metrics would result in improved model performance and revise the models when appropriate. We also consider whether qualitative adjustments are necessary for factors that are not reflected in the quantitative methods but impact the measurement of estimated credit losses. Such adjustments include the uncertainty of the impacts of recent economic trends on customer behavior. The provisionchange in the allowance for loan losses is recognized through an adjustment to the periodic expense provision for loan losses.

Allowance for Loan Losses
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2021
% (1)
2020
% (1)
2021
% (1)
2020
% (1)
Balance as of beginning of period$398.1 2.66 $432.5 3.23 $411.1 2.97 $157.8 1.16 
Adoption of CECL —  202.0 
Adjusted balance as of beginning of period398.1 2.66 432.5 3.23 411.1 2.97 359.8 2.64 
Charge-offs(68.2) (49.9)(153.7) (174.5)
Recoveries (2)
20.4  40.8 81.8  90.2 
Provision for loan losses76.2  8.2 87.3  156.1 
Balance as of end of period (3)
$426.5 2.75 $431.6 3.17 $426.5 2.75 $431.6 3.17 

(1)     Percentof maintaining an adequate allowance.total ending managed receivables.

(2)     Net of costs incurred to recover vehicle.
(3)    The allowance for loan losses primarily relates to estimated losses on CAF’s core receivables; $40.8 million and $31.8 million of the total allowance relates to the outstanding CAF Tier 3 loan balances as of November 30, 2021 and February 28, 2021, respectively.
During the first nine months of fiscal 2022, the allowance for loan losses increased $15.4 million, primarily reflecting growth in receivables, partially offset by favorable loan loss performance during the year. Although net charge-offs remained low in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, the future impact of the COVID-19 environment on credit losses remains uncertain. As a result, we determined that the quantitative loss rates should be qualitatively adjusted to reflect future loss performance from potential customer hardship and to mitigate the quantitative impact of recent favorable loss performance, as we do not believe the favorable loss performance this fiscal year is consistent with our best estimate of expected future losses. The allowance for loan losses as of November 30, 2021 reflects both the positive customer payment behavior compared to historical experience recently observed as well as the unpredictability of the current macroeconomic environment.

Past Due Receivables. An account is considered delinquent when the related customer fails to make a substantial portion of a scheduled payment on or before the due date. In general, accounts are charged-off on the last business day of the month during which the earliest of the following occurs: the receivable is 120 days or more delinquent as of the last business day of the month, the related vehicle is repossessed and liquidated, or the receivable is otherwise deemed uncollectible. For purposes of determining impairment, auto loans are evaluated collectively, as they represent a large group of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, and therefore, are not individually evaluated for impairment.

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Past Due Receivables
As of November 30, 2021
Major Credit Grade
(In millions)ABC & OtherTotal
% (1)
Current$7,617.6 $5,373.2 $1,938.8 $14,929.6 96.17 
Delinquent loans:
31-60 days past due23.0 160.4 179.7 363.1 2.34 
61-90 days past due9.2 74.5 102.3 186.0 1.20 
Greater than 90 days past due2.8 18.3 24.2 45.3 0.29 
Total past due35.0 253.2 306.2 594.4 3.83 
Total ending managed receivables$7,652.6 $5,626.4 $2,245.0 $15,524.0 100.00 

As of February 28, 2021
Major Credit Grade
(In millions)ABC & OtherTotal
% (1)
Current$6,847.2 $4,840.3 $1,767.2 $13,454.7 97.17 
Delinquent loans:
31-60 days past due17.3 108.9 120.0 246.2 1.78 
61-90 days past due7.0 48.4 64.5 119.9 0.86 
Greater than 90 days past due2.6 11.3 12.5 26.4 0.19 
Total past due26.9 168.6 197.0 392.5 2.83 
Total ending managed receivables$6,874.1 $5,008.9 $1,964.2 $13,847.2 100.00 

(1)     Percent of total ending managed receivables. 

 As of November 30 As of February 28
(In millions)2017 
% (1)
 2017 
% (1)
Total ending managed receivables$11,455.6
 100.0 $10,681.3
 100.0
Delinquent loans:       
31-60 days past due$258.6
 2.2 $211.0
 2.0
61-90 days past due116.3
 1.0 93.5
 0.9
Greater than 90 days past due30.6
 0.3 26.5
 0.2
Total past due$405.5
 3.5 $331.0
 3.1

(1)
Percent of total ending managed receivables.


5.    6. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
We use derivatives to manage certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions, particularly with regard to issuances of debt.  Primary exposures include LIBOR and other rates used as benchmarks in our securitizations and other debt financing.  We enter into derivative instruments to manage exposures related to the future known receipt or payment of uncertain cash amounts, the values of which are impacted by interest rates, and generally designate these derivative instruments as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes.  In certain cases, we may choose not to designate a derivative instrument as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes due to uncertainty around the probability that future hedged transactions will occur. Our derivative instruments are used to manage (i) differences in the amount of our known or expected cash receipts and our known or expected cash payments principally related to the funding of our auto loan receivables,loans receivable, and (ii) exposure to variable interest rates associated with our term loan.
 
For the derivatives associated with our non-recourse funding vehicles that are designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value isare initially recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”).  For the majority of these derivatives, the amounts are subsequently reclassified into CAF income in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings, which occurs as interest expense is recognized on those future issuances of debt. During the next 12 months, we estimate that an additional $0.5$9.0 million will be reclassified in AOCL as an increasea decrease to CAF income. Changes in fair value related to derivatives that have not been designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes are recognized in the income statement in the period in which the change occurs. For the three and nine months ended November 30, 2021, we recognized income of $3.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively, in CAF income representing these changes in fair value.
 
As of November 30, 20172021 and February 28, 2017,2021, we had interest rate swaps outstanding with a combined notional amount of $2.02$4.03 billion and $2.03$2.43 billion, respectively, that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk. As of November 30, 2021 and February 28, 2021, we had interest rate swaps outstanding with notional amounts of $644.2 million and $255.2 million, respectively, that were not designated as cash flow hedges.

Fair ValuesSee Note 7 for discussion of Derivative Instrumentsfair values of financial instruments and Note 13 for the effect on comprehensive income.
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 As of November 30, 2017 As of February 28, 2017
(In thousands)
Assets (1)
 
Liabilities (2)
 
Assets (1)
 
Liabilities (2)
Derivatives designated as accounting hedges:       
Interest rate swaps - current$6,072
 $
 $2,997
 $(509)
Interest rate swaps - long-term832
 
 
 
Total$6,904
 $
 $2,997
 $(509)

(1)
Current amounts reported in other current assets and long-term amounts reported in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
(2)
Current amounts reported in accounts payable and long-term amounts reported in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Comprehensive Income


 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 November 30November 30
(In thousands)2017 20162017 2016
Derivatives designated as accounting hedges:      
Gain recognized in AOCL (1)
$12,361
 $7,282
$4,423
 $6,484
Loss reclassified from AOCL into CAF income (1)
$(906) $(2,935)$(2,871) $(8,868)

(1)
Represents the effective portion.


6.    7. Fair Value Measurements
 
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market or, if none exists, the most advantageous market, for the specific asset or liability at the measurement date (referred to as the “exit price”).  The fair value should be based on assumptions that market participants would use, including a consideration of nonperformance risk.
 
We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using the three-tier hierarchy.  The hierarchy indicates the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market.
 
Level 1Inputs include unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we can access at the measurement date.
Level 1     Inputs include unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we can access at the measurement date.
 
Level 2Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices from identical or similar assets in inactive markets and observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves.
Level 2     Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices from identical or similar assets in inactive markets and observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves.
 
Level 3Inputs that are significant to the measurement that are not observable in the market and include management's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).

Level 3     Inputs that are significant to the measurement that are not observable in the market and include management’s judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).

Our fair value processes include controls that are designed to ensure that fair values are appropriate.  Such controls include model validation, review of key model inputs, analysis of period-over-period fluctuations and reviews by senior management.


Valuation Methodologies
 
Money Market Securities.  Money market securities are cash equivalents, which are included in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash from collections on auto loan receivablesloans receivable and other assets.  They consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and are classified as Level 1.
 
Mutual Fund Investments.  Mutual fund investments consist of publicly traded mutual funds that primarily include diversified equity investments in large-, mid- and small-cap domestic and international companies or investment grade debt securities.  The investments, which are included in other assets, are held in a rabbi trust established to fund informally our executive deferred compensation plan and are classified as Level 1.


Derivative Instruments.  The fair values of our derivative instruments are included in either other current assets, other assets, accounts payable or accounts payable.  As described in Note 5, as part of our risk management strategy, we utilize derivative instruments to manage differences in the amount of our known or expected cash receipts and our known or expected cash payments principally related to the funding of our auto loan receivables as well as to manage exposure to variable interest rates on our term loan.other liabilities.  Our derivatives are not exchange-traded and are over-the-counter customized derivative instruments.  All of our derivative exposures are with highly rated bank counterparties.

We measure derivative fair values assuming that the unit of account is an individual derivative instrument and that derivatives are sold or transferred on a stand-alone basis.  We estimate the fair value of our derivatives using quotes determined by the derivative counterparties and third-party valuation services.  Quotes from third-party valuation services and quotes received from bank counterparties project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based expectations for interest rates and the contractual terms of the derivative instruments.  The models do not require significant judgment and model inputs can typically be observed in a liquid market; however, because the models include inputs other than quoted prices in active markets, all derivatives are classified as Level 2.
 
Our derivative fair value measurements consider assumptions about counterparty and our own nonperformance risk.  We monitor counterparty and our own nonperformance risk and, in the event that we determine that a party is unlikely to perform under terms of the contract, we would adjust the derivative fair value to reflect the nonperformance risk.



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Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
As of November 30, 2017 As of November 30, 2021
(In thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Total(In thousands)Level 1Level 2Total
Assets:     Assets:   
Money market securities$302,456
 $
 $302,456
Money market securities$705,326 $— $705,326 
Mutual fund investments19,311
 
 19,311
Mutual fund investments25,650 — 25,650 
Derivative instruments
 6,904
 6,904
Derivative instruments designated as hedgesDerivative instruments designated as hedges— 10,566 10,566 
Derivative instruments not designated as hedgesDerivative instruments not designated as hedges— 3,671 3,671 
Total assets at fair value$321,767
 $6,904
 $328,671
Total assets at fair value$730,976 $14,237 $745,213 
     
Percent of total assets at fair value97.9% 2.1% 100.0%Percent of total assets at fair value98.1  %1.9 %100.0 %
Percent of total assets1.9% % 1.9%Percent of total assets2.9  %0.1 %2.9 %
     
Liabilities:     Liabilities:   
Derivative instruments$
 $
 $
Derivative instruments designated as hedgesDerivative instruments designated as hedges$— $(4,561)$(4,561)
Total liabilities at fair value$
 $
 $
Total liabilities at fair value$— $(4,561)$(4,561)
     
Percent of total liabilities% % %Percent of total liabilities—  %— %— %

As of February 28, 2017 As of February 28, 2021
(In thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Total(In thousands)Level 1Level 2Total
Assets:     Assets:   
Money market securities$397,994
 $
 $397,994
Money market securities$685,585 $— $685,585 
Mutual fund investments16,519
 
 16,519
Mutual fund investments24,049 — 24,049 
Derivative instruments
 2,997
 2,997
Derivative instruments designated as hedgesDerivative instruments designated as hedges— 4,061 4,061 
Derivative instruments not designated as hedgesDerivative instruments not designated as hedges— 501 501 
Total assets at fair value$414,513
 $2,997
 $417,510
Total assets at fair value$709,634 $4,562 $714,196 
     
Percent of total assets at fair value99.3% 0.7% 100.0%Percent of total assets at fair value99.4  %0.6  %100.0  %
Percent of total assets2.5% % 2.6%Percent of total assets3.3  %—  %3.3  %
     
Liabilities:     Liabilities:   
Derivative instruments$
 $(509) $(509)
Derivative instruments designated as hedgesDerivative instruments designated as hedges$— $(6,024)$(6,024)
Total liabilities at fair value$
 $(509) $(509)Total liabilities at fair value$— $(6,024)$(6,024)
     
Percent of total liabilities% % %Percent of total liabilities—  %— %— %

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2017. As of November 30, 2017 and February 28, 2017 we had no Level 3 assets.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments


The carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other restricted cash deposits and accounts payable approximates fair value due to the short-term nature and/or variable rates associated with these financial instruments. Auto loan receivablesloans receivable are presented net of an allowance for estimated loan losses. We believe that the carrying value of our revolving credit facility and term loan approximates fair value due to the variable rates associated with these obligations. The fair value of our senior unsecured notes, which are not carried at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets, was determined using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices. The carrying value and fair value of the senior unsecured notes as of November 30, 20172021 and February 28, 2017,2021, respectively, are as follows:
(In thousands)As of November 30, 2021As of February 28, 2021
Carrying value$500,000 $500,000 
Fair value$542,176 $556,993 

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(In thousands)As of November 30, 2017 As of February 28, 2017
Carrying value$500,000
 $500,000
Fair value$507,348
 $499,518




7.    8. Cancellation Reserves
 
We recognize revenue for EPP products, on a net basis, at the time of sale. We also record a reserve, or refund liability, for estimated contract cancellations.  Cancellations of these services may result from early termination by the customer, or default or prepayment on the finance contract.  The reserve for cancellations is evaluated for each product and is based on forecasted forward cancellation curves utilizing historical experience, recent trends and the credit mix of the customer base. 
Cancellation Reserves
Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2017 20162017 2016(In millions)2021202020212020
Balance as of beginning of period$109.8
 $113.3
$108.2
 $110.2
Balance as of beginning of period$144.3 $122.6 $124.5 $117.9 
Cancellations(16.9) (16.8)(49.8) (49.6)Cancellations(25.2)(17.4)(68.3)(48.3)
Provision for future cancellations16.3
 15.9
50.8
 51.8
Provision for future cancellations28.7 17.9 91.6 53.5 
Balance as of end of period$109.2
 $112.4
$109.2
 $112.4
Balance as of end of period$147.8 $123.1 $147.8 $123.1 
 
The current portion of estimated cancellation reserves is recognized as a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities with the remaining amount recognized in other liabilities. As of November 30, 20172021 and February 28, 2017,2021, the current portion of cancellation reserves was $57.4$79.8 million and $56.4$58.7 million, respectively.


8.    9. Income Taxes
 
We had $30.8$29.5 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits as of November 30, 2017,2021, and $30.0$29.0 million as of February 28, 2017.2021.  There were no significant changes to the gross unrecognized tax benefits as reported for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2017, as all activity was related to positions taken on tax returns previously filed or intended to be filed in2021.

10. Debt
(In thousands)As of November 30As of February 28
Debt Description (1)
Maturity Date20212021
Revolving credit facility (2)
June 2024$588,100 $— 
Term loan (2)
June 2024300,000 300,000 
Term loan (2)
October 2026699,318 — 
3.86% Senior notesApril 2023100,000 100,000 
4.17% Senior notesApril 2026200,000 200,000 
4.27% Senior notesApril 2028200,000 200,000 
Financing obligationsVarious dates through February 2059527,260 533,578 
Non-recourse notes payableVarious dates through August 202815,416,457 13,764,808 
Total debt18,031,135 15,098,386 
Less: current portion(546,035)(452,579)
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(26,236)(25,888)
Long-term debt, net$17,458,864 $14,619,919 

 (1)    Interest is payable monthly, with the current fiscal year.

Subsequent to November 30, 2017, Congress passed and the President signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 into law, effective January 1, 2018. While we are still evaluating the full impact of the legislation, we expect the substantial reduction of the federal corporate tax rate, from 35% to 21%, to benefit our financial results and cash flow in future periods. Our fourth quarter effective income tax rate will reflect the benefit of the pro-rata two-month tax rate reduction for fiscal 2018. This benefit will partially offset a one-time unfavorable impact to tax expense of an estimated $50 million to $65 million related to the revaluationexception of our deferred tax asset incorporating the new federal tax rate. The actual amounts recognized will be impacted by our analysis of the law and our fourth quarter financial results.senior notes, which are payable semi-annually.
9.    Retirement Benefit Plans
We have two frozen noncontributory defined benefit plans: our pension plan (the “pension plan”) and our unfunded, nonqualified plan (the “restoration plan”), which restores retirement benefits for certain associates who are affected by Internal Revenue Code limitations on benefits provided under the pension plan. No additional benefits have accrued under these plans since they were frozen; however, we have a continuing obligation to fund the pension plan and will continue to recognize net periodic pension expense for both plans for benefits earned prior to being frozen. We use a fiscal year end measurement date for both the pension plan and the restoration plan.

Net Pension Expense
 Three Months Ended November 30
 Pension Plan Restoration Plan Total
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net pension expense$51
 $82
 $117
 $120
 $168
 $202
 Nine Months Ended November 30
 Pension Plan Restoration Plan Total
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net pension expense$155
 $248
 $351
 $360
 $506
 $608



Net pension expense includes actuarial loss amortization of $0.5 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively and $1.4 million and $1.2 million for the nine months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During the nine months ended November 30, 2017, we made a $6.0 million contribution to the pension plan. We do not expect to make any additional contributions during the remainder of fiscal 2018.  The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets for the pension plan was 7.75% as of February 28, 2017.

10.    Debt

 As of November 30 As of February 28
(In thousands)2017 2017
Revolving credit facility$245,593
 $155,062
Term loan300,000
 300,000
3.86% Senior notes due 2023100,000
 100,000
4.17% Senior notes due 2026200,000
 200,000
4.27% Senior notes due 2028200,000
 200,000
Finance and capital lease obligations500,558
 496,136
Non-recourse notes payable11,487,028
 10,742,425
Total debt13,033,179
 12,193,623
Less: current portion(358,297) (343,266)
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(23,545) (23,919)
Long-term debt, net$12,651,337
 $11,826,438

Revolving Credit Facility.    We have a $1.20 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the “credit facility”) with various financial institutions that expires in August 2020. Borrowings under the credit facility are available for working capital and general corporate purposes.   (2)    Borrowings accrue interest at variable rates based on LIBOR,the Eurodollar rate (LIBOR), or the successor benchmark rate, the federal funds rate, or the prime rate, depending on the type of borrowing,borrowing.

Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings under our $1.45 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the “credit facility”) are available for working capital and wegeneral corporate purposes. We pay a commitment fee on the unused portions of the available funds. Borrowings under the credit facility are either due “on demand” or at maturity depending on the type of borrowing.  Borrowings with “on demand” repayment terms are presented as short-term debt, while amounts due at maturity are presented as long-term debt with expected repayments within the next 12 months presented as a component of current portion of long-term debt.  As of November 30, 2017,2021, the unused capacity of $954.4$861.9 million was fully available to us. In December 2021, we exercised the accordion feature to increase the credit limit of this facility to $2.00 billion with no other material changes to the terms of the agreement.

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Term Loan.    We haveLoans. On October 15, 2021, we entered into a term loan agreement for an aggregate principal amount of $700 million, which will mature on October 15, 2026. Borrowings under both our $300 million and $700 million term loan that expires in August 2020.  Theloans are available for working capital and general corporate purposes. Both term loan accrues interest at variable rates based on the LIBOR rate, the federal funds rate, or the prime rate, and interest is payable monthly.  As of November 30, 2017, $300 million remained outstanding and wasloans were classified as long-term debt, as no repayments are scheduled to be made within the next 12 months.   

Senior Notes.Borrowings under the term loanour unsecured senior notes totaling $500 million are available for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Senior Notes. We have senior unsecured notes with outstanding principal totaling $500 million as of November 30, 2017, which are due in 2023, 2026 and 2028. These notes were classified as long-term debt as no repayments are scheduled to be made within the next 12 months. Borrowings under these notes are available for working capital and general corporate purposes. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually.
 
Finance and Capital LeaseFinancing Obligations.  Finance and capital lease  Financing obligations relate primarily to stores subject to sale-leaseback transactions that did not qualify for sale accounting, and therefore, are accounted for as financings.accounting.  The leasesfinancing obligations were structured at varying interest rates and generally have initial lease terms ranging from 15 to 20 years with payments made monthly.  Payments on the leases are recognized as interest expense and a reduction of the obligations.  We have not entered into any new sale-leaseback transactions since fiscal 2009. In the event the leasesagreements are modified or extended beyond their original lease term, the related obligation is increasedadjusted based on the present value of the revised future lease payments, with a corresponding increasechange to the assets subject to these transactions. Upon modification, the amortization of the obligation is reset, resulting in more of the lease payments being applied to interest expense in the initial years following the modification. See Note 14 for additional information on finance and capital lease obligations.
 
Non-Recourse Notes Payable.  The non-recourse notes payable relate to auto loan receivablesloans receivable funded through non-recourse funding vehicles.  The timing of principal payments on the non-recourse notes payable is based on the timing of principal collections and defaults on the related auto loan receivables.loans receivable. The current portion of non-recourse notes payable represents principal payments that are due to be distributed in the following period.
 


As of November 30, 2017, $9.61 billion of non-recourse notesNotes payable was outstanding related to our asset-backed term funding transactions.  These notes payabletransactions accrue interest predominantly at fixed rates and have scheduled maturities through May 2024,August 2028, but may mature earlier, depending upon the repayment rate of the underlying auto loan receivables.loans receivable. 

AsInformation on our funding vehicles for non-recourse notes payable as of November 30, 2017, $1.88 billion of non-recourse notes payable was outstanding related to our2021, are as follows:
(In billions)Capacity
Warehouse facilities:
December 2021 expiration$0.18
February 2022 expiration2.35
August 2022 expiration2.30
Combined warehouse facility limit$4.83
Unused capacity$1.67
Non-recourse notes payable outstanding:
Warehouse facilities$3.16
Asset-backed term funding transactions12.26
Non-recourse notes payable$15.42

We generally enter into warehouse facilities. As of November 30, 2017,facility agreements for one-year terms and typically renew the combined limit of our warehouse facilities was $2.94 billion, and the unused warehouse capacity totaled $1.06 billion.  Of the combined limit, $1.50 billion will expire in February 2018, $1.30 billion will expire in August 2018 and $140.0 million will expire in September 2018.agreements annually. The return requirements of warehouse facility investors could fluctuate significantly depending on market conditions.  At renewal, the cost, structure and capacity of the facilities could change.  These changes could have a significant impact on our funding costs.
 
See Notes 2 and 4Note 5 for additional information on the related auto loan receivables.loans receivable.
 
Capitalized Interest.We capitalize interest in connection with the construction of certain facilities.  For the nine months ended November 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, we capitalized interest of $5.8$5.0 million and $8.4$2.1 million, respectively.
 
Financial Covenants.  The credit facility, term loanloans and senior note agreements contain representations and warranties, conditions and covenants.  We must also meet financial covenants in conjunction with certain of the sale-leaseback transactions.financing obligations.  The agreements governing our non-recourse funding vehicles contain representations and warranties, financial covenants and performance triggers.  As of November 30, 2017,2021, we were in compliance with all financial covenants and our non-recourse funding vehicles were in compliance with the related performance triggers.
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11. Stock and Stock-Based Incentive Plans
 
(A) Share Repurchase Program
As of November 30, 2017, our2021, a total of $2.0 billion of board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $4.55 billionauthorizations for repurchases of our common stock. At that date, $1.14 billionstock was available for repurchase,outstanding, with no expiration date, under the board's outstanding authorization.of which $876.2 million remained available for repurchase.  


Common Stock Repurchases
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 November 30November 30
 2021202020212020
Number of shares repurchased (in thousands)
851.1 1,175.8 3,602.8 1,691.3 
Average cost per share$135.52 $92.90 $127.65 $88.65 
Available for repurchase, as of end of period (in millions)
$876.2 $1,402.4 $876.2 $1,402.4 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 November 30 November 30
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Number of shares repurchased (in thousands)
1,488.4
 3,780.5
 6,976.2
 8,715.2
Average cost per share$72.02
 $52.56
 $63.90
 $52.38
Available for repurchase, as of end of period (in millions)
$1,144.6
 $1,691.5
 $1,144.6
 $1,691.5


(B)Share-Based Compensation


Composition of Share-Based Compensation Expense
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 November 30November 30
(In thousands)2021202020212020
Cost of sales$1,896 $11 $5,719 $3,202 
CarMax Auto Finance income1,560 938 4,749 3,750 
Selling, general and administrative expenses33,328 10,728 100,453 68,680 
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes$36,784 $11,677 $110,921 $75,632 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 November 30 November 30
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016
Cost of sales$963
 $584
 $2,266
 $2,998
CarMax Auto Finance income895
 663
 2,563
 2,314
Selling, general and administrative expenses14,255
 10,522
 48,664
 67,784
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes$16,113
 $11,769
 $53,493
 $73,096



Composition of Share-Based Compensation Expense – By Grant Type
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 November 30November 30
(In thousands)2021202020212020
Nonqualified stock options$7,846 $6,630 $27,375 $25,237 
Cash-settled restricted stock units (RSUs)23,836 1,210 62,398 33,784 
Stock-settled market stock units (MSUs)3,171 3,161 11,260 12,516 
Other share-based incentives:
Stock-settled performance stock units (PSUs)964 112 5,334 378 
Restricted stock (RSAs)365 39 670 106 
Stock-settled deferred stock units (DSUs) — 1,925 1,925 
Employee stock purchase plan602 525 1,959 1,686 
Total other share-based incentives$1,931 $676 $9,888 $4,095 
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes$36,784 $11,677 $110,921 $75,632 

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 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 November 30 November 30
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016
Nonqualified stock options$5,125
 $4,756
 $21,411
 $32,977
Cash-settled restricted stock units (RSUs)8,450
 4,490
 21,353
 25,951
Stock-settled market stock units (MSUs)2,135
 2,463
 8,299
 9,811
Stock-settled performance stock units (PSUs)59
 (488) 549
 1,844
Employee stock purchase plan335
 305
 1,130
 1,070
Restricted stock awards (RSAs)9
 243
 751
 1,443
Share-based compensation expense, before income taxes$16,113
 $11,769
 $53,493
 $73,096


(C) Stock Incentive Plan Information


Share/Unit Activity
Share/Unit Activity
Nine Months Ended November 30, 2021
Equity ClassifiedLiability Classified
(Shares/units in thousands)OptionsMSUsOtherRSUs
Outstanding as of February 28, 20216,266 520 84 1,606 
Granted922 82 89 377 
Exercised or vested and converted(1,249)(197)(2)(715)
Cancelled(78)(11)(2)(78)
Outstanding as of November 30, 20215,861 394 169 1,190 
Weighted average grant date fair value per share/unit:
Granted$42.31 $178.16 $132.96 $136.48 
Ending outstanding$23.75 $112.21 $108.30 $93.44 
As of November 30, 2021
Unrecognized compensation (in millions)
$54.4 $17.5 $4.8 

 Nine Months Ended November 30, 2017
 Equity Classified Liability Classified
(Shares/units in thousands)OptionsMSUsPSUsRSAs RSUs
Outstanding as of February 28, 20177,753
504
149
50
 1,406
Granted1,951
162
74
29
 628
Exercised or vested and converted(1,690)(228)
(30) (466)
Cancelled(33)(7)

 (82)
Outstanding as of November 30, 20177,981
431
223
49
 1,486
       
Weighted average grant date fair value per share/unit:      
       
Granted$16.15
$74.04
$58.38
$62.35
 $58.39
Ending outstanding$15.67
$74.03
$60.10
$58.18
 $59.35
       
 As of November 30, 2017  
Unrecognized compensation (in millions)
$41.3
$13.0
$2.9
$1.0
  

In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, in connection with the retirement of our former CEO, Thomas J. Folliard, the board of directors modified certain equity awards previously granted to him. This modification effectively provided Mr. Folliard retirement treatment under the terms of the awards, notwithstanding that he was younger than 55 years old. The modification resulted in the recognition of additional share-based compensation expense of $10.9 million. In addition, the awards granted to Mr. Folliard in April 2016 effectively provided him retirement treatment, thus full expense recognition of $3.5 million occurred at the grant date.



12. Net Earnings Per Share
 
Basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings available for basic common shares by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.  Diluted net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings available for diluted common shares by the sum of weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive potential common stock.   Diluted net earnings per share is calculated using the “if-converted” treasury stock method.


Basic and Dilutive Net Earnings Per Share Reconciliations
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
November 30 November 30November 30
(In thousands except per share data)2017 20162017 2016(In thousands except per share data)2021202020212020
Net earnings$148,840
 $136,645
$541,966
 $474,367
Net earnings$269,438 $235,300 $991,461 $536,974 
     
Weighted average common shares outstanding181,888
 189,200
183,324
 191,431
Weighted average common shares outstanding162,006 163,732 162,710 163,278 
Dilutive potential common shares:      Dilutive potential common shares:  
Stock options1,659
 1,191
1,444
 1,346
Stock options2,373 1,636 2,391 1,341 
Stock-settled stock units and awards486
 427
433
 462
Stock-settled stock units and awards494 405 505 357 
Weighted average common shares and dilutive potential common shares184,033
 190,818
185,201
 193,239
Weighted average common shares and dilutive potential common shares164,873 165,773 165,606 164,976 
     
Basic net earnings per share$0.82
 $0.72
$2.96
 $2.48
Basic net earnings per share$1.66 $1.44 $6.09 $3.29 
Diluted net earnings per share$0.81
 $0.72
$2.93
 $2.45
Diluted net earnings per share$1.63 $1.42 $5.99 $3.25 
 
Certain options to purchase shares of common stock were outstanding and not included in the calculation of diluted net earnings per share because their inclusion would have been antidilutive.  On a weighted average basis, for the three months ended November 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, options to purchase 2,712,724776,853 shares and 3,104,720115,509 shares of common stock, respectively, were not included. For the nine months ended November 30, 20172021 and 2016, weighted average2020, options to purchase 2,900,093701,970 shares and 3,253,2372,158,503 shares of common stock, respectively, were not included.


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13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss By Component
    Total   Total
Net   Accumulated NetNetAccumulated
Unrecognized Net Other UnrecognizedUnrecognizedOther
Actuarial Unrecognized Comprehensive ActuarialHedgeComprehensive
(In thousands, net of income taxes)Losses Hedge Losses Loss(In thousands, net of income taxes)LossesLossesLoss
Balance as of February 28, 2017$(55,521) $(1,034) $(56,555)
Balance as of February 28, 2021Balance as of February 28, 2021$(92,662)$(26,029)$(118,691)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
 2,683
 2,683
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications— 6,386 6,386 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss826
 1,742
 2,568
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1,976 10,028 12,004 
Other comprehensive income826
 4,425
 5,251
Other comprehensive income1,976 16,414 18,390 
Balance as of November 30, 2017$(54,695) $3,391
 $(51,304)
Balance as of November 30, 2021Balance as of November 30, 2021$(90,686)$(9,615)$(100,301)
 


Changes In and Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In thousands)2017 2016 2017 2016(In thousands)2021202020212020
Retirement Benefit Plans (Note 9):       
Retirement Benefit Plans:Retirement Benefit Plans:  
Actuarial loss amortization reclassifications recognized in net pension expense:       Actuarial loss amortization reclassifications recognized in net pension expense:  
Cost of sales$189
 $160
 $561
 $477
Cost of sales$367 $402 $1,083 $1,212 
CarMax Auto Finance income12
 10
 34
 28
CarMax Auto Finance income21 27 64 83 
Selling, general and administrative expenses253
 217
 766
 655
Selling, general and administrative expenses481 530 1,458 1,583 
Total amortization reclassifications recognized in net pension expense454
 387
 1,361
 1,160
Total amortization reclassifications recognized in net pension expense869 959 2,605 2,878 
Tax expense(177) (140) (535) (416)Tax expense(210)(232)(629)(695)
Amortization reclassifications recognized in net pension expense, net of tax277
 247
 826
 744
Amortization reclassifications recognized in net pension expense, net of tax659 727 1,976 2,183 
Net change in retirement benefit plan unrecognized actuarial losses, net of tax277
 247
 826
 744
Net change in retirement benefit plan unrecognized actuarial losses, net of tax659 727 1,976 2,183 
       
Cash Flow Hedges (Note 5):       
Effective portion of changes in fair value12,361
 7,282
 4,423
 6,484
Tax expense(4,865) (2,863) (1,740) (2,548)
Effective portion of changes in fair value, net of tax7,496
 4,419
 2,683
 3,936
Cash Flow Hedges (Note 6):Cash Flow Hedges (Note 6):    
Changes in fair valueChanges in fair value11,339 2,877 8,668 (21,906)
Tax (expense) benefitTax (expense) benefit(2,985)(761)(2,282)5,793 
Changes in fair value, net of taxChanges in fair value, net of tax8,354 2,116 6,386 (16,113)
Reclassifications to CarMax Auto Finance income906
 2,935
 2,871
 8,868
Reclassifications to CarMax Auto Finance income4,111 6,334 13,610 15,060 
Tax expense(356) (1,154) (1,129) (3,487)Tax expense(1,082)(1,675)(3,582)(3,983)
Reclassification of hedge losses, net of tax550
 1,781
 1,742
 5,381
Reclassification of hedge losses, net of tax3,029 4,659 10,028 11,077 
Net change in cash flow hedge unrecognized losses, net of tax8,046
 6,200
 4,425
 9,317
Net change in cash flow hedge unrecognized losses, net of tax11,383 6,775 16,414 (5,036)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax$8,323
 $6,447
 $5,251
 $10,061
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxTotal other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax$12,042 $7,502 $18,390 $(2,853)
 
Changes in the funded status of our retirement plans and the effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss.  The cumulative balances are net of deferred taxes of $30.4$32.2 million as of November 30, 2017,2021 and $33.8$38.7 million as of February 28, 2017.2021.

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14. Leases

Our leases primarily consist of operating and finance leases related to retail stores, office space, land and equipment. We also have stores subject to sale-leaseback transactions that did not qualify for sale accounting and are accounted for as financing obligations. For more information on these financing obligations see Note 10.
The initial term for real property leases is typically 5 to 20 years. For equipment leases, the initial term generally ranges from 3 to 8 years. Most leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 1 to 20 years or more. We include options to renew (or terminate) in our lease term, and as part of our right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities, when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option.
ROU assets and the related lease liabilities are initially measured at the present value of future lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. We include variable lease payments in the initial measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities only to the extent they depend on an index or rate. Changes in such indices or rates are accounted for in the period the change occurs, and do not result in the remeasurement of the ROU asset or liability. We are also responsible for payment of certain real estate taxes, insurance and other expenses on our leases. These amounts are generally considered to be variable and are not included in the measurement of the ROU asset and lease liability. We generally account for non-lease components, such as maintenance, separately from lease components. For certain equipment leases, we apply a portfolio approach to account for the lease assets and liabilities.
Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restricted covenants. Leases with a term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In thousands)2021202020212020
Operating lease cost (1)
$20,581 $14,340 $53,631 $43,075 
Finance lease cost:
Depreciation of lease assets3,383 2,149 9,784 5,523 
Interest on lease liabilities4,257 2,680 12,531 7,328 
Total finance lease cost7,640 4,829 22,315 12,851 
Total lease cost$28,221 $19,169 $75,946 $55,926 

(1) Includes short-term leases and variable lease costs, which are immaterial.

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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
As of November 30As of February 28
(In thousands)Classification20212021
Assets:
Operating lease assetsOperating lease assets$543,645 $431,652 
Finance lease assets
Property and equipment, net (1)
123,347 109,665 
Total lease assets$666,992 $541,317 
Liabilities:
Current:
Operating leasesCurrent portion of operating lease liabilities$43,151 $30,953 
Finance leasesAccrued expenses and other current liabilities9,696 9,422 
Long-term:
Operating leasesOperating lease liabilities, excluding current portion529,821 423,618 
Finance leasesOther liabilities140,215 120,094 
Total lease liabilities$722,883 $584,087 

(1)    Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $27.3 million as of November 30, 2021 and $17.5 million as of February 28, 2021.

Lease term and discount rate information related to leases was as follows:
As of November 30As of February 28
Lease Term and Discount Rate20212021
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)
Operating leases17.4519.37
Finance leases12.7813.56
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases4.80 %5.36 %
Finance leases14.48 %15.09 %

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
Nine Months Ended November 30
(In thousands)20212020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$51,527 $42,711 
Operating cash flows from finance leases$8,086 $5,972 
Financing cash flows from finance leases$8,822 $4,871 
Lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$45,491 $13,650 
Finance leases$24,772 $30,596 

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Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
As of November 30, 2021
(In thousands)
Operating Leases (1)
Finance Leases (1)
Fiscal 2022, remaining$17,382 $6,142 
Fiscal 202369,570 25,633 
Fiscal 202469,053 30,569 
Fiscal 202568,544 27,316 
Fiscal 202663,015 27,925 
Thereafter626,442 212,443 
Total lease payments914,006 330,028 
Less: interest(341,034)(180,117)
Present value of lease liabilities$572,972 $149,911 
(1)    Lease payments exclude $13.4 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.


15. Supplemental Cash Flow Information


Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Nine Months Ended November 30
(In thousands)20212020
Non-cash investing and financing activities:  
Increase (decrease) in accrued capital expenditures$9,933 $(28,862)

See Note 14 for supplemental cash flow information related to leases.

 Nine Months Ended November 30
(In thousands)2017 2016
Non-cash investing and financing activities: 
  
(Decrease) increase in accrued capital expenditures$(3,096) $8,629
Increase in finance and capital lease obligations$10,245
 $70,072

15.    16. Contingent Liabilities

LitigationCarMax entities are defendants in four proceedings asserting wage and hour claims with respect to CarMax sales consultants in California. The asserted claims include failure to pay minimum wage, provide meal periods and rest breaks, pay statutory/contractual wages, reimburse for work-related expenses and provide accurate itemized wage statements; unfair competition; and Private Attorney General Act claims. On September 4, 2015, Craig Weiss et al., v. CarMax Auto Superstores California, LLC, and CarMax Auto Superstores West Coast, Inc., a putative class action, was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Placer. The Weiss lawsuit seeks civil penalties, fines, cost of suit, and the recovery of attorneys’ fees. On June 29, 2016, Ryan Gomez et al. v. CarMax Auto Superstores California, LLC, and CarMax Auto Superstores West Coast, Inc., a putative class action, was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, Los Angeles. The Gomez lawsuit seeks declaratory


relief, unspecified damages, restitution, statutory penalties, interest, cost and attorneys’ fees. On September 7, 2016, James Rowland v. CarMax Auto Superstores California, LLC, and CarMax Auto Superstores West Coast, Inc., a putative class action, was filed in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division. The Rowland lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, restitution, statutory penalties, interest, cost and attorneys’ fees. On October 31, 2017, Joshua Sabanovich v. CarMax Superstores California, LLC et.et al., a putative class action, was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus.Stanislaus asserting wage and hour claims with respect to CarMax sales consultants and non-exempt employees in California. The asserted claims include failure to pay minimum wage; provide meal periods and rest breaks; pay statutory/contractual wages; reimburse for work-related expenses and provide accurate itemized wage statements; unfair competition; and Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) claims. The Sabanovich lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, restitution, statutory penalties, interest, cost and attorneys’ fees. Based upon our evaluation of information currently available, we believe that the ultimate resolution of the Sabanovich lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

CarMax entities are defendants in three proceedings asserting wage and hour claims with respect to non-exempt CarMax employees in California. The asserted claims include failure to provide meal periods and rest breaks; pay statutory or contractual wages; reimburse for work-related expenses; and PAGA claims. Two of these claims have been filed in court, whereas one has yet to be filed in court. On July 9, 2021, Daniel Bendure v. CarMax Auto Superstores California, LLC et al., a putative class action, was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino. The Bendure lawsuit seeks civil penalties for violation of the Labor Code, attorneys’ fees, costs, restitution of unpaid wages, interest, injunctive and equitable relief, general damages, and special damages. On August 12, 2021, Jordon Miller v. CarMax Auto Superstores California, LLC et al., a putative class action, was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The Miller lawsuit also seeks civil penalties for violation of the Labor Code, attorneys’ fees, costs, restitution of unpaid wages, interest, injunctive and equitable relief, general damages, and special damages. On August 3, 2021, Charles Walker filed a notice with the California Labor Workforce Development Agency, which is a prerequisite to filing a PAGA action in court. To date, Walker has not yet filed a lawsuit. We are unable to make a reasonable estimate of the amount or range of loss that could result from an unfavorable outcome in these matters.


The company was a class member in a consolidated and settled class action lawsuit (In re: Takata Airbag Product Liability Litigation (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida)) against Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, BMW, Honda, Nissan and Ford related to the economic loss associated with defective Takata airbags installed as original equipment in certain model vehicles from model years 2000-2018.  On April 25, 2017,15, 2020, CarMax received $40.3 million in net recoveries from the Company met with representatives from multiple California municipality district attorney offices as part of an informal inquiry by those offices into the handling, storageToyota, Mazda, Subaru, BMW, Honda and disposal of certain types of hazardous waste at our store locations in those municipalities. The meeting followed our ongoing dialogue with the Orange County, California District Attorney’s office regarding these matters, which was disclosed in “Legal Proceedings” in Item 3 of the Annual Report on Form 10-KNissan settlement funds. CarMax remains a class member for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2017.Ford settlement fund. We are
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unable to make a reasonable estimate of the amount or range of lossgain that could result from an unfavorable outcomeCarMax’s participation in these matters.the Ford settlement fund.


The company is a class member in a consolidated and settled class action lawsuit (In re: General Motors Ignition Switch Litigation (U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York)) against General Motors related to the economic loss associated with certain model vehicles previously subject to recall for ignition switches, electronic power steering, and side impact airbags, for model years 1997-2014. On November 30, 2021, CarMax received $22.6 million in net recoveries from the GM settlement fund.

We are involved in various other legal proceedings in the normal course of business. Based upon our evaluation of information currently available, we believe that the ultimate resolution of any such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect, either individually or in the aggregate, on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
 
Other Matters. In accordance with the terms of real estate lease agreements, we generally agree to indemnify the lessor from certain liabilities arising as a result of the use of the leased premises, including environmental liabilities and repairs to leased property upon termination of the lease.  Additionally, in accordance with the terms of agreements entered into for the sale of properties, we generally agree to indemnify the buyer from certain liabilities and costs arising subsequent to the date of the sale, including environmental liabilities and liabilities resulting from the breach of representations or warranties made in accordance with the agreements.  We do not have any known material environmental commitments, contingencies or other indemnification issues arising from these arrangements.

As part of our customer service strategy, we guarantee the used vehicles we retail with at least 30-day90-day/4,000 mile limited warranty.  A vehicle in need of repair within this period will be repaired free of charge.  As a result, each vehicle sold has an implied liability associated with it.  Accordingly, based on historical trends, we record a provision for estimated future repairs during the guarantee period for each vehicle sold.  The liability for this guarantee was $5.5$19.3 million as of November 30, 2017,2021, and $6.3$15.2 million as of February 28, 2017,2021, and is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.




17. Segment Information

We operate in two reportable segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CAF. Our CarMax Sales Operations segment consists of all aspects of our auto merchandising and service operations, excluding financing provided by CAF. Our CAF segment consists solely of our own finance operation that provides financing to customers buying retail vehicles from CarMax.

We also have a non-reportable operating segment related to our recently acquired Edmunds business, which is reflected as “Other” in the segment tables below. Revenue generated by Edmunds primarily represents advertising and subscription revenues as discussed in Note 3. Edmunds also generates intersegment revenue as a result of transactions between Edmunds and CarMax Sales Operations, which represent arm’s length transactions at prevailing market prices. Such amounts are eliminated in consolidation.

The performance of our CarMax Sales Operations segment is reviewed by our chief operating decision maker at the gross profit level, the components of which are presented in the tables below. Required segment information related to our CAF segment is presented in Note 4. Additionally, asset information by segment is not utilized for purposes of assessing performance or allocating resources and, as a result, such information has not been presented.

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Segment Information

Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(In thousands)CarMax Sales OperationsOtherEliminationsTotal
Sales and operating revenues$8,494,437 $33,322 $— $8,527,759 
Intersegment sales and operating revenues— 7,973 (7,973)— 
Total sales and operating revenues$8,494,437 $41,295 $(7,973)$8,527,759 
Depreciation and amortization (1)
$226 $2,489 $— $2,715 
Gross profit$809,998 $28,275 $(1,713)$836,560 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Earnings Before Taxes:
CAF Income165,968 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(575,930)
Depreciation and amortization (2)
(54,428)
Interest expense(24,303)
Other income (expense)8,094 
Earnings before income taxes$355,961 


Nine Months Ended November 30, 2021
(In thousands)CarMax Sales OperationsOtherEliminationsTotal
Sales and operating revenues$24,145,847 $67,870 $— $24,213,717 
Intersegment sales and operating revenues— 14,981 (14,981)— 
Total sales and operating revenues$24,145,847 $82,851 $(14,981)$24,213,717 
Depreciation and amortization (1)
$526 $4,698 $— $5,224 
Gross profit$2,522,595 $57,348 $(3,390)$2,576,553 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Earnings Before Taxes:
CAF Income607,732 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1,704,285)
Depreciation and amortization (2)
(157,107)
Interest expense(67,247)
Other income (expense)35,453 
Earnings before income taxes$1,291,099 

(1)    Represents only the portion of depreciation and amortization recorded within Cost of sales, and thus included in the calculation of Gross profit.
(2)    Exclusive of depreciation and amortization recorded within Cost of sales.

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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT'SMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our audited consolidated financial statements, the accompanying notes and the MD&A included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 20172021 (“fiscal 2017”2021”), as well as our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.  Note references are to the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 1.  All references to net earnings per share are to diluted net earnings per share.  Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.  Amounts and percentages may not total due to rounding.


OVERVIEW
 
CarMax is the nation’s largest and most profitable retailer of used vehicles.  We operate in two reportable segments:  CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance (“CAF”).  Our CarMax Sales Operations segment consists of all aspects of our auto merchandising and service operations, excluding financing provided by CAF.  Our CAF segment consists solely of our own finance operation that provides financing to customers buying retail vehicles from CarMax. Our consolidated financial statements include the financial results related to our Edmunds Holding Company (“Edmunds”) business, which does not meet the definition of a reportable segment. For purposes of our MD&A discussion, amounts related to that business are discussed in combination with our CarMax Sales Operations segment. Separate discussion of these amounts is not considered meaningful for the purpose of gaining an understanding of our business, as the significant drivers of these operations in total are consistent with those of our CarMax Sales Operations segment. Where appropriate, specific amounts related to non-reportable segments have been disclosed for informational purposes.
 
CarMax Sales Operations
Our sales operations segment consists of retail sales of used vehicles and related products and services, such as wholesale vehicle sales; the sale of extended protection plan (“EPP”) products, which include extended service plans (“ESPs”) and guaranteed asset protection (“GAP”); and vehicle repair service. We offer low,competitive, no-haggle prices; a broad selection of CarMax Quality Certified used vehicles; value-added EPP products; and superior customer service. Our websiteomni-channel platform, which gives us the largest addressable market in the used car industry, empowers our retail customers to buy a car on their terms – online, in-store or a seamless combination of both. Customers can choose to complete the car-buying experience in-person at one of our stores; or buy the car online and related mobile apps are tools for communicating the CarMax consumer offer in detail; sophisticated search engines for finding the right vehicle; and sales channels for customers who preferreceive delivery through express pickup, available nationwide, or home delivery, available to conduct part of the shopping and sales process online. most customers.
 
Our customers finance the majority of the retail vehicles purchased from us, and availability of on-the-spot financing is a critical component of the sales process.  We provide financing to qualified retail customers through CAF and our arrangements with industry-leading third-party finance providers.  All of the finance offers, whether by CAF or our third-party providers, are backed by a 3-day payoff option. 
 
As of November 30, 2017,2021, we operated 184226 used car stores in 89107 U.S. television markets. As of that date, we also conducted wholesale auctions previously held at 7374 of our used car stores andwere being conducted virtually. During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we operated 2sold our remaining new car franchises. franchise.
 
CarMax Auto Finance
In addition to third-party finance providers, we provide vehicle financing through CAF, which offers financing solely to customers buying retail vehicles from CarMax.  CAF allows us to manage our reliance on third-party finance providers and to leverage knowledge of our business to provide qualifying customers a competitive financing option.  As a result, we believe CAF enables us to capture additional profits, cash flows and sales.  CAF income primarily reflects the interest and fee income generated by the auto loan receivablesloans receivable less the interest expense associated with the debt issued to fund these receivables, a provision for estimated loan losses and direct expenses.  CAF income does not include any allocation of indirect costs.  After the effect of 3-day payoffs and vehicle returns, CAF financed 43.1%43.0% of our retail used vehicle unit sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2018.2022.  As of November 30, 2017,2021, CAF serviced approximately 879,0001,090,000 customer accounts in its $11.46$15.52 billion portfolio of managed receivables. 
 
Management regularly analyzes CAF’s operating results by assessing the competitiveness of our consumer offer, profitability, the performance of the auto loan receivables,loans receivable, including trends in credit losses and delinquencies, and CAF direct expenses.

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Revenues and Profitability -- Three
The sources of revenue and Nine Months Endedgross profit from the CarMax Sales Operations segment and other non-reportable segments for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 are as follows:
Net Sales and
Operating Revenues
Gross Profit
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A high-level summary of our financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2022 as compared to the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2021 is as follows(1):
(Dollars in millions except per share or per unit data)Three Months Ended
November 30, 2021
Change from
Three Months Ended
November 30, 2020
Nine Months Ended
November 30, 2021
Change from
Nine Months Ended
November 30, 2020
Income statement information
  Net sales and operating revenues$8,527.8 64.5 %$24,213.7 75.6 %
  Gross profit$836.6 32.5 %$2,576.6 48.3 %
  CAF income$166.0 (5.9)%$607.7 62.2 %
  Selling, general and administrative expenses$575.9 33.7 %$1,704.3 42.3 %
  Net earnings$269.4 14.5 %$991.5 84.6 %
Unit sales information
  Used unit sales227,424 16.9 %730,020 33.5 %
  Change in used unit sales in comparable stores15.8 %N/A32.5 %N/A
  Wholesale unit sales187,630 48.5 %557,117 72.7 %
Per unit information
  Used gross profit per unit$2,235 3.9 %$2,208 4.0 %
  Wholesale gross profit per unit$1,131 24.8 %$1,054 6.0 %
  SG&A as % of gross profit68.8 %0.6 %66.1 %(2.8)%
Per share information
  Net earnings per diluted share$1.63 14.8 %$5.99 84.3 %
(1)    Where applicable, amounts are net of intercompany eliminations.

Net earnings per diluted share during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2022 included a one-time benefit of $0.10 in connection with the receipt of settlement proceeds in November 30, 20172021 related to a class action lawsuit. Net earnings per diluted share during the first nine months of fiscal 2021 included a one-time benefit of $0.18 in connection with our receipt of settlement proceeds in April 2020 related to a previously disclosed class action lawsuit.
During
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As noted on the December 22, 2021 earnings call, we were pleased with our performance during the third quarter of fiscal 2018, net sales2022 and operating revenues increased 11.0% and net earnings increased 8.9%. The 12.5% increase in earnings per share reflectedinto the increase in net earnings and the effectfourth quarter through that date. Refer to “Results of our ongoing share repurchase program. Net earnings was impacted by a decrease in our effective tax rate.
Our primary source of revenue and net income is the retail sale of used vehicles.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, we sold 169,648 used vehicles, representing 83.4% of our net sales and operating revenues and 67.6% of our gross profit.  Compared with the prior year period, used vehicle revenues grew 10.8% and used vehicle gross profits improved 7.9%, primarily due to an 8.2% increase in total used unit sales, which included a 2.7% increase in comparable store used units.



Wholesale sales are also a significant contributor toOperations” for further details on our revenues and net income.  Duringprofitability.

In March 2020, the third quarterWorld Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) as a global pandemic. Throughout fiscal 2018, we sold 100,332 wholesale vehicles, representing 13.5%2021, many U.S. states and localities had shelter-in-place orders and occupancy restrictions, impacting the operations of our net salesstores and operating revenues and 17.4%consumer demand. As a result, our fiscal 2021 results were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily during the first quarter.

Although the immediate impact of our gross profit.  Compared with the prior year period, wholesale vehicle revenues grew 13.2% and wholesale vehicle gross profits increased 13.1% in the third quarter primarily due to a 9.1% increase in unit sales and a 3.7% increase in wholesale vehicle gross profit per unit.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, other sales and revenues, which include revenues earned on the sale of EPP products, net third-party finance fees, and service department and new vehicle sales, represented 3.1% of our net sales and operating revenues and 15.1% of our gross profit. Compared with the prior year period, other sales and revenues increased 5.1% primarily reflecting improvements in EPP revenues, partially offset by a decline in net third-party finance fees. Other gross profit fell 1.6%, primarily reflecting a decrease in service profits, combined with the noted changes in EPP revenues and net third-party finance fees.
Income from our CAF segment totaled $102.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, up 15.1% compared with the prior year period.  The increase in CAF income was primarily due to an increase in average managed receivables and a decline in the provision for loan losses, partially offset by a lower total interest margin percentage.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased 12.0% to $399.7 million, primarily reflecting the 13% increase in our store base since the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2017 and a combined increase of $8.0 million in stock-based compensation expense and the accrual for corporate incentive pay.

The effective income tax rate declined to 33.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 from 37.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 driven by stock option settlement activity and the related effects of a new accounting standard for share-based compensation. The standard requires the income tax effects of our share-based awards to be recognized in the provision for income taxes when the awards vest or are settled.  Previously, these tax effects were recognized within shareholders’ equity as capital in excess of par value.

COVID-19 has subsided, uncertainty continues. During the first nine months of fiscal 2018, net sales2022, states and operating revenues increased 10.2%, net earnings increased 14.3%localities were in the midst of a vaccine distribution program and net earnings per share increased 19.6%.
easing certain state-mandated restrictions; however, the continued spread and impact of COVID-19 persists, particularly as it relates to the emergence of new variants of the virus. We continue to actively monitor developments that may cause us to take further actions that alter our business operations as may be required by federal, state or local authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our associates, customers, communities and shareholders.
Liquidity
Our primary ongoing sources of liquidity include funds provided by operations, proceeds from non-recourse funding vehicles, and borrowings under our revolving credit facility or through other financing sources.  In addition to funding our operations, this liquidity was used to fund the repurchase of common stock under our share repurchase program, our store growth and the Edmunds acquisition, which was completed during the second quarter of fiscal 2022.

Our current capital allocation strategy is to focus on our core business, including investing in digital capabilities and the strategic expansion of our store footprint, pursue new growth opportunities through investments, partnerships and acquisitions and return excess capital to shareholders. Given the year-over-year improvement in our business and overall macroeconomic conditions, the strength of the credit markets and our solid balance sheet, we believe we have the appropriate liquidity, access to capital and financial strength to support our operations and continue investing in our strategic initiatives for the foreseeable future.
Strategic Update and Future Outlook
Since completing our omni-channel rollout in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, we now have a common platform across all of CarMax that leverages our scale, nationwide footprint and infrastructure and empowers our customers to buy a vehicle on their terms. We recognize that there has been an accelerated shift in consumer buying behavior. Customers are seeking safety, personalization and convenience in how they shop for and buy a vehicle more than ever. Our omni-channel platform empowers customers to buy a car on their own terms, whether completely from home, in-store or through a seamlessly integrated combination of online and in-store experiences. Our diversified business model, combined with our omni-channel experience, is a unique advantage in the used car industry that firmly positions us to continue growing our market share while creating shareholder value over the long-term.

With the completion of our omni-channel platform rollout, we are now focusing our efforts on optimizing and enhancing the customer experience. In particular, we are focused on completing the roll out of our self-service experience. Currently, more than two-thirds of our customers are eligible to complete an online retail sale independently if they choose, up from slightly more than 50% in the previous quarter. In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, online retail sales accounted for 9% of retail unit sales, consistent with the previous quarter and up from 5% in the prior year quarter. An online retail sale is defined as a sale where the customer completes all four of the following activities remotely: reserving the vehicle; financing the vehicle, if needed; trading-in or opting out of a trade-in; and creating an online sales order. Omni sales, defined as sales where customers complete at least one of the four activities listed above online, represented approximately 57% of retail sales, up from 55% in the previous quarter and 49% in the prior year quarter. The growing rate of customer adoption versus the prior year reinforces our belief in our omni-channel strategy.
Revenue from online transactions, defined as revenue from retail sales that qualify as an online retail sale, as well as any related EPP and third-party finance contribution, wholesale sales where the winning bid was taken from an online bid and all revenue earned by Edmunds, was $2.5 billion, or approximately 30% of net revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, up from 28% in the previous quarter and 20% in the prior year quarter.
We continue to see success from our online instant appraisal offer, which quickly provides customers an offer on their vehicle. This innovative experience allowed us to purchase approximately 194,000 vehicles online from consumers during the third quarter of fiscal 2022, representing approximately half of our total buys from consumers. The buy rate for customers who engage with us after first receiving an online instant appraisal offer is typically higher than through our traditional appraisal
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lane. This offering supports our belief that we have become and are further expanding our position as the largest online buyer of used vehicles from consumers in the US.

Historically, our annual self-sufficiency rate has been between 36% and 41%. For the first quarter of fiscal 2022, our self-sufficiency rate was between 45% and 50%, and for both the second and third quarter of fiscal 2022 we achieved record self-sufficiency rates above 70%. In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, total vehicles purchased from consumers was approximately 383,000, a 5% increase versus the prior quarter and a 91% increase versus the prior year quarter, strengthening our leadership position as the largest used vehicle buyer from consumers.

At the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, we also launched a financing offer product in our online checkout process. With this enhancement, eligible customers can apply and accept finance offers without needing the assistance of an associate to submit a credit application over the phone or in store; we continue to enhance and further expand this product. Nearly 65% of our finance customers start their loan process online with a pre-approval application. In the third quarter, we expanded our finance based shopping capability, which enables our customers to see personalized finance terms from multiple lenders across the full inventory of vehicles on our website. This experience is currently available to approximately 75% of our customers and we are working towards adding the remaining customers and integrating additional lenders to this experience.

Our strategic investments in the near term will focus on our customer experience, vehicle acquisition and marketing. As we continue enhancing our online experience and offerings, we believe it is important to educate customers about our omni-channel platform and to differentiate and elevate our brand. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, we introduced the next phase of our national multi-media marketing campaign. As a result, marketing spend increased year-over-year in the first nine months of fiscal 2022. We expect our marketing spend to remain elevated for the remainder of fiscal 2022 with per unit expenses similar to those experienced in the second half of fiscal 2021. We believe we are well positioned to gain market share through the promotion of our omni-channel platform and new product offerings such as our Love Your Car Guarantee.
Our strategic investments include the acquisition of Edmunds, which we completed on June 1, 2021. The acquisition was the first in CarMax history, and added one of the most well established and trusted online guides for automotive information and a recognized industry leader in digital car shopping innovations to the CarMax family. With this acquisition, CarMax has enhanced its digital capabilities and further strengthened its role and reach across the used auto ecosystem while adding exceptional technology and creative talent. Edmunds continues to operate independently and remains focused on delivering confidence to consumers and excellent value to its dealer and OEM clients. Additionally, this acquisition allows both businesses to accelerate their respective capabilities to deliver an enhanced digital experience to their customers by leveraging Edmunds’ compelling content and technology, CarMax's unparalleled national scale and infrastructure, and the combined talent of both businesses. Edmunds has been slightly accretive to our profitability since the acquisition. We expect Edmunds’ financial results to have an immaterial impact to CarMax’s earnings per share in fiscal 2022, with potential for significant shareholder value creation over the longer term.
In order to execute our long-term strategy, we plan to continue to invest in various strategic initiatives to increase innovation, specifically with regards to customer-facing and customer-enabling technologies, as well as marketing. We are also focused on ensuring we are efficient in our spend, targeting specific areas where we expect to achieve more efficiencies and leverage, such as our CECs. Our use of data is a core component of these initiatives and continues to be a strategic asset for us as we leverage data to enhance the customer experience and increase operational efficiencies.
During the third quarter, we saw solid improvements in the service levels of our CECs related to web and phone lead response and conversion rates while also handling a record level of volume. This improvement was due to a combination of staffing increases and ongoing utilization of our artificial intelligence and machine learning processes that drove the right work to the right associates. From an efficiency perspective, we continue to see gains in our buying organization. The combination of our instant offer program along with the investments we have made in data science, automation and artificial intelligence continue to materially reduce our costs per buy.
For fiscal 2022, we would expect to lever SG&A as a percentage of gross profit when our gross profit growth is in the range of 5% to 8% on a two-year stacked basis. In periods of investment, like fiscal 2022, we will need to be at the higher end of this two-year range to lever against the previous fiscal year.
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Over the next five years, we expect our diversified model, the scale of our operations, our investments and omni-channel strategy to provide a solid foundation for further growth. As such, we have set the following long-term targets, which we are currently on track to achieve:
Grow national market share of 0- to 10-year old vehicles to more than 5% by the end of calendar year 2025.
Sell two million used vehicles per year by fiscal 2026 through our retail and wholesale channels combined.
Generate net revenue of approximately $33 billion in fiscal 2026.

In calendar 2020, we estimate we sold approximately 4.3% of the age 0- to 10-year old vehicles sold in the comparable store markets in which we were operating and approximately 3.5% of the age 0- to 10-year old vehicles sold on a nationwide basis. Our strategy to increase our market share and achieve our other long-term targets includes focusing on:
Delivering a customer-driven, omni-channel buying and selling experience that is a unique and powerful integration of our in-store and online capabilities.
Opening stores in new markets and expanding our presence in existing markets.
Hiring and developing an engaged and skilled workforce.
Improving efficiency in our stores and our logistics operations to reduce waste.
Leveraging data and advanced analytics to continuously improve the customer experience as well as our processes and systems.
Utilizing advertising to educate customers about our omni-channel platform and to differentiate and elevate our brand.

As of November 30, 2021, we had used car stores located in 107 U.S. television markets, which covered approximately 78% of the U.S. population.  The format and operating models utilized in our stores are continuously evaluated and may change or evolve over time based upon market and consumer expectations. During the first nine months of fiscal 2018, net cash used in operations totaled $193.1 million. This amount, combined with $744.6 million of net issuances of non-recourse notes payable, resulted in $551.5 million of adjusted net cash provided by operating activities (a non-GAAP measure). This liquidity, together with borrowing under our revolving credit facility, was primarily used to fund the 7.0 million common shares repurchased under our share repurchase program and our store growth.

When considering cash provided by operating activities, management does not include increases in auto loan receivables that have been funded with non-recourse notes payable, which are separately reflected as cash provided by financing activities.  For a reconciliation of adjusted net cash provided by operating activities to net cash used in operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, see “Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Cash from Operating Activities” included in “FINANCIAL CONDITION – Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
Future Outlook
Over the long term, we believe the primary driver for earnings growth will be vehicle unit sales growth from both new stores and stores included in our comparable store base.  We also believe that increased used vehicle unit sales will drive increased sales of wholesale vehicles and ancillary products and, over time, increased CAF income.  To expand our vehicle unit sales at new and existing stores, we will need to continue delivering an unrivaled customer experience in stores and online, which will require investments in our information technology infrastructure and other strategic initiatives. We also will need to continue hiring and developing the associates necessary to drive our success, while managing the risks posed by an evolving competitive environment.  In addition, to support our store growth plans, we will need to continue procuring suitable real estate at favorable terms. While in any individual period conditions may vary, over the long term we would expect to begin leveraging our SG&A expenses when comparable store used unit sales growth is in the mid-single digit range. In the near term, while we are investing more heavily in strategic initiatives, we believe the SG&A leverage point is likely at the higher end of this range.
We are continuing the national rollout of our retail concept, and as of November 30, 2017, we had used car stores located in 89 U.S. television markets, which covered approximately 72% of the U.S. population.  During the first nine months of fiscal 2018,2022, we opened 11six stores, and during the remainder of the fiscal year we plan to open 4four stores.  In fiscal 2019,

While we plan to open between 13execute both our short- and 16 stores.   For a detailed list of stores we plan to openlong-term strategy, there are trends and factors that could impact our strategic approach or our results in the 12 months following November 30, 2017, see the table included in “PLANNED FUTURE ACTIVITIES.”


A significant portion of our used vehicle inventory is sourced from local, regionalshort and online wholesale auto auctions. Wholesale vehicle prices are influenced by a variety of factors, including the supply of vehicles available at auction relative to dealer demand. Industry sources predict that there will be a continued influx in off-lease vehicles in coming years, which has and could continue to increase the volume of late-model vehicles available at auction relative to dealer demand. While conditions in any one quarter may vary, this has and could continue to reduce wholesale auction prices and our vehicle acquisition costs. It could also impact CAF recovery rates.

We are evaluating the impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which was enacted in our fourth quarter. We expect the substantially lower corporate tax rate to benefit our financial results and cash flow in future periods; however, the amount and use of those benefits has not yet been determined. Our fourth quarter effective income tax rate will reflect the benefit of the pro-rata two-month tax rate reduction for fiscal 2018. This benefit will partially offset a one-time unfavorable impact to tax expense of an estimated $50 million to $65 million related to the revaluation of our deferred tax asset. The actual amounts recognized will be impacted by our analysis of the law and our fourth quarter financial results.
medium term. For additional information about risks and uncertainties facing our Company,company, see “Risk Factors,” included in Part I. Item 1A of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2017.2021.


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES


For information on critical accounting policies, see “Critical"Critical Accounting Policies”Policies" in the MD&A included in Item 7 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2017 and Part I, Item 2 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 31, 2017. 2021.



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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – CARMAX SALES OPERATIONS AND OTHER NON-REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
 
NET SALES AND OPERATING REVENUES
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)20212020Change20212020Change
Used vehicle sales$6,435.6 $4,209.7 52.9 %$18,697.3 $11,385.2 64.2 %
Wholesale vehicle sales1,922.3 828.4 132.1 %4,998.2 1,990.3 151.1 %
Other sales and revenues:      
Extended protection plan revenues106.6 101.7 4.8 %353.8 294.5 20.2 %
Third-party finance fees, net1.6 (10.6)114.7 %(0.3)(36.7)99.3 %
Advertising & subscription revenues (1)
33.3 — 100.0 %67.9 — 100.0 %
Other28.4 55.7 (49.0)%96.8 152.6 (36.6)%
Total other sales and revenues169.9 146.8 15.7 %518.2 410.4 26.3 %
Total net sales and operating revenues$8,527.8 $5,184.9 64.5 %$24,213.7 $13,785.9 75.6 %
 Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2017 2016 Change 2017 2016 Change
Used vehicle sales$3,425.5
 $3,090.6
 10.8 % $10,963.1
 $9,820.4
 11.6 %
Wholesale vehicle sales552.8
 488.4
 13.2 % 1,653.9
 1,616.5
 2.3 %
Other sales and revenues: 
  
  
  
  
  
Extended protection plan revenues77.1
 70.2
 9.8 % 254.5
 221.5
 14.9 %
Third-party finance fees, net(12.8) (9.1) (40.7)% (35.8) (29.3) (22.3)%
Other64.4
 61.4
 5.0 % 200.3
 196.0
 2.2 %
Total other sales and revenues128.7
 122.5
 5.1 % 419.0
 388.2
 7.9 %
Total net sales and operating revenues$4,107.0
 $3,701.5
 11.0 % $13,036.0
 $11,825.2
 10.2 %

(1)    Excludes intersegment revenues that have been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 17 for further details.

UNIT SALES
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
 20212020Change20212020Change
Used vehicles227,424 194,576 16.9 %730,020 546,934 33.5 %
Wholesale vehicles187,630 126,317 48.5 %557,117 322,592 72.7 %
 
UNIT AVERAGE SALESELLING PRICES
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
 20212020Change20212020Change
Used vehicles$27,995 $21,402 30.8 %$25,380 $20,581 23.3 %
Wholesale vehicles$9,890 $6,245 58.4 %$8,634 $5,877 46.9 %
 Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30
 2017 2016 Change 2017 2016 Change
Used vehicles169,648
 156,789
 8.2% 550,940
 495,277
 11.2%
Wholesale vehicles100,332
 91,973
 9.1% 309,283
 300,543
 2.9%

COMPARABLE STORE USED VEHICLE SALES CHANGES
AVERAGE SELLING PRICES
 
Three Months Ended November 30 (1)
Nine Months Ended November 30 (1)
 2021202020212020
Used vehicle units15.8 %(0.8)%32.5 %(14.8)%
Used vehicle revenues51.4 %2.5 %63.4 %(14.1)%

 Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30
 2017 2016 Change 2017 2016 Change
Used vehicles$20,008
 $19,520
 2.5% $19,705
 $19,640
 0.3 %
Wholesale vehicles$5,268
 $5,103
 3.2% $5,110
 $5,165
 (1.1)%


COMPARABLE STORE USED VEHICLE SALES CHANGES
 Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Used vehicle units2.7% 5.4% 5.5% 2.8%
Used vehicle revenues5.3% 2.5% 5.8% 1.2%

(1)    Stores are added to the comparable store base beginning in their fourteenth full month of operation. We do not remove renovated stores from our comparable store base. Comparable store calculations include results for a set of stores that were included in our comparable store base in both the current and corresponding prior year periods.


VEHICLE SALES CHANGES
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
 2021202020212020
Used vehicle units16.9 %1.0 %33.5 %(12.6)%
Used vehicle revenues52.9 %4.5 %64.2 %(11.9)%
Wholesale vehicle units48.5 %10.8 %72.7 %(10.7)%
Wholesale vehicle revenues132.1 %35.6 %151.1 %2.0 %

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 Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Used vehicle units8.2% 9.1 % 11.2% 6.6 %
Used vehicle revenues10.8% 6.2 % 11.6% 5.0 %
        
Wholesale vehicle units9.1% (2.2)% 2.9% (0.6)%
Wholesale vehicle revenues13.2% (4.9)% 2.3% (3.9)%

USED VEHICLE FINANCING PENETRATION BY CHANNEL (BEFORE THE IMPACT OF 3-DAY PAYOFFS)
Three Months Ended November 30 (1)
Nine Months Ended November 30 (1)
2021202020212020
CAF (2)
46.1 %48.9 %46.6 %45.0 %
Tier 2 (3)
22.2 %19.5 %22.2 %22.8 %
Tier 3 (4)
6.5 %9.7 %8.0 %11.5 %
Other (5)
25.2 %21.9 %23.2 %20.7 %
Total100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
 
Three Months Ended November 30 (1)
 
Nine Months Ended November 30 (1)
 2017 2016 2017 2016
CAF (2)
49.2% 50.1% 48.5% 49.9%
Tier 2 (3)
15.4% 17.0% 16.9% 17.7%
Tier 3 (4)
10.8% 9.7% 10.1% 9.9%
Other (5)
24.6% 23.2% 24.5% 22.5%
Total100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%


(1)     Calculated as used vehicle units financed for respective channel as a percentage of total used units sold.
(1)
(2)    Includes CAF’s Tier 3 loan originations, which represent less than 1% of total used units sold.
(3)     Third-party finance providers who generally pay us a fee or to whom no fee is paid.
(4)     Third-party finance providers to whom we pay a fee.
(5)     Represents customers arranging their own financing and customers that do not require financing.
Calculated as used vehicle units financed for respective channel as a percentage of total used units sold.
(2)
Includes CAF's Tier 3 loan originations, which represent less than 1% of total used units sold.
(3)
Third-party finance providers who generally pay us a fee or to whom no fee is paid.
(4)
Third-party finance providers to whom we pay a fee.
(5)
Represents customers arranging their own financing and customers that do not require financing.
 
CHANGE IN USED CAR STORE BASE
Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
2017 2016 2017 2016 2021202020212020
Used car stores, beginning of period179
 163
 173
 158
Used car stores, beginning of period225 220 220 216 
Store openings5
 6
 11
 11
Store openings1 — 6 
Used car stores, end of period184
 169
 184
 169
Used car stores, end of period226 220 226 220 
 
During the first nine months of fiscal 2018,2022, we opened 11 stores, including 5 stores in new markets (three stores in Seattle, WA, one store in Salisbury, MD and one store in Tyler, TX) and six stores in existing markets (one store each in Pensacola,(Miami, FL; Hartford, CT; Philadelphia, PA;Tampa, FL; Gainesville, FL; Los Angeles, CA; Greenville, NC; and Las Vegas, NV; and two stores in San Francisco, CA)Springfield, MO)


Used Vehicle Sales.  The 10.8%52.9% increase in used vehicle revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 20182022 was primarily due to an 8.2%driven by a 16.9% increase in used unit sales as well asand a 2.5%30.8% increase in average retail selling price. The increase in used unit salesunits included a 2.7%15.8% increase in comparable store used unit sales. For the first nine months of fiscal 2022, used vehicle revenues increased 64.2%, driven by a 33.5% increase in used unit sales and sales from newer stores not yeta 23.3% increase in average selling price. The increase in used units included a 32.5% increase in the comparable store base.  Sales from stores in hurricane-affected markets drove ourused unit sales. Online retail sales, as defined previously, accounted for 9% of used unit sales for both the third quarter comparable store unit sales growth. Theand first nine months of fiscal 2022, compared with 5% and 4% for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2021, respectively.

We believe our strong comparable store used unit sales performance reflected an increase in conversion, partially offsetgrowth for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2022 was driven by lower store traffic. Website traffic grew 19%. solid execution, growing demand for our online offerings and macroeconomic factors. Ramping inventory and staffing levels during fiscal 2022 as well as the continued success of vehicle sourcing directly from consumers were also contributing factors. Our results for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 were significantly impacted by COVID-19, primarily during the first quarter.

The increase in average retail selling price reflectedin both the combined effects of shifts in the mix of our sales by both vehicle age and class


and higher vehicle acquisition costs. We believe lower seasonal depreciation was a significant driver of the increase in vehicle acquisition costs. At the same time, industry new vehicle transaction prices benefited from aggressive new car incentives. We believe the resulting change in the relative affordability of new vehicles versus late-model vehicles was one of the factors contributing to our third quarter comparable store used unit sales performance.

The 11.6% increase in used vehicle revenues in theand first nine months of fiscal 2018 was primarily due to an 11.2% increase in used unit sales. The increase in used unit sales included a 5.5% increase in comparable store used unit sales and sales from newer stores not yet included in the comparable store base. Trends for the first nine months of the fiscal year were generally similar to those in the third quarter, as the increase in used unit sales was2022 reflected higher vehicle acquisition costs driven by a continued improvement in conversion, partially offset by lower store traffic. We believe that strong execution in our stores as well as the impact of our digital initiatives contributed to our continued improvements in conversion. Average retail selling price for the first nine months of fiscal 2018 remained consistent with the prior year.market appreciation.


Wholesale Vehicle Sales.Vehicles sold at our wholesale auctions are, on average, approximately 10 years old with more than 100,000 miles and are primarily comprised of vehicles purchased through our appraisal process that do not meet our retail standards. Our wholesale auction prices usually reflect the trends in the general wholesale market for the types of vehicles we sell, although they can also be affected by changes in vehicle mix or the average age, mileage or condition of the vehicles being sold. During fiscal 2021, our wholesale auctions were moved to an online format in response to COVID-19 and continue to operate completely online.


The 13.2%132.1% increase in wholesale vehicle revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 20182022 was primarily due to a 9.1%48.5% increase in unit sales andas well as a 3.2%58.4% increase in average selling price. For the first nine months of fiscal 2022, wholesale vehicle revenues increased 151.1%, driven by a 72.7% increase in unit sales as well as a 46.9% increase in average selling price. The wholesale unit growth reflected a substantial increase in our appraisal buy ratefor both the third quarter and growth in our store base, partially offset by a slight reduction in appraisal traffic. We believe the appraisal buy rate benefited from strong wholesale industry vehicle valuations, which allowed us to provide seasonally strong appraisal offers and also resulted in a higher wholesale vehicle average selling price.

The 2.3% increase in wholesale vehicle revenues in the first nine months of fiscal 20182022 was largely driven by increased appraisal volume from online offerings and an increased appraisal buy rate aided by macroeconomic factors. The increase in average
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selling price in both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2022 was primarily due to a 2.9% increase in unit sales, partially offsetincreased acquisition costs driven by a 1.1% decrease in wholesale vehicle average selling price. Similar to the third quarter, the wholesale unit growth reflected an increase in our appraisal buy rate and growth in our store base, partially offset by a reduction in appraisal traffic.market appreciation.

Other Sales and Revenues.  Other sales and revenues include revenue from the sale of ESPs and GAP (collectively reported in EPP revenues, net of a reserve for estimated contract cancellations), net third-party finance fees, advertising and subscription revenues earned by our Edmunds business, and other revenues, which are predominantly comprised of service department and new vehicle sales. The fees we pay to the Tier 3 providers are reflected as an offset to finance fee revenues received from the Tier 2 providers. The mix of our retail vehicles financed by CAF, Tier 2 and Tier 3 providers, or customers that arrange their own financing, may vary from quarter to quarter depending on several factors, including the credit quality of applicants, changes in providers’ credit decisioning and external market conditions. Changes in originations by one tier of credit providers may also affect the originations made by providers in other tiers.
 
Other sales and revenues increased 5.1%15.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018.2022, reflecting the addition of Edmunds' revenue and an improvement in net third-party finance fees, partially offset by a decline in new vehicles sales. Net third-party finance fees improved as a result of favorable adjustments in the fee agreements with our Tier 2 and Tier 3 providers made during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 and lower Tier 3 originations. The decline in new car sales was driven by the divestiture of our remaining new car franchises since the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

Other sales and revenues increased 26.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, reflecting the addition of Edmunds' revenue, growth in EPP revenues increased 9.8% compared with the prior year’s third quarter, largely reflecting the growth in our used unit sales. The $3.7 millionand a reduction in net third-party finance fees, reflectedpartially offset by a decline in new vehicle sales. EPP revenues increased 20.2%, reflecting the increase in our retail unit volume partially offset by unfavorable year-over-year changes in cancellation reserves and profit sharing revenues recognized during the prior year period. Net third-party finance fees improved as a result of favorable adjustments in the fee agreements with our Tier 2 and Tier 3 providers made during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 as well as shifts in our sales mix by finance channel.

Otherchannel, partially offset by increased sales. The decline in new car sales and revenues increased 7.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2018. The increase in other sales and revenues was driven by a 14.9% increase in EPP revenues, partially offset by a $6.5 million decline in net third-party finance fees. The increase in EPP revenues reflected the growth indivestiture of our used unit sales,remaining new car franchises, as well as modest favorable adjustments to cancellation reserves resulting from lower cancellation activity.noted above.


Seasonality.  Historically, our business has been seasonal.  Our stores typically experience their strongest traffic and sales in the spring and summer, quarters.  Sales are typically slowest in the fall quarter.  We typically experiencewith an increase in traffic and sales in February and March, coinciding with federal income tax refund season. Sales are typically slowest in the fall.  In fiscal 2021, traffic and sales were impacted by COVID-19 during periods of the year when we have historically experienced strong traffic and sales, and it remains unclear how the continuing impact of COVID-19, including the emergence of new variants, will affect the seasonality of our business.

GROSS PROFIT
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 Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2017 2016 Change 2017 2016 Change
Used vehicle gross profit$364.3
 $337.8
 7.9 % $1,201.4
 $1,076.1
 11.6%
Wholesale vehicle gross profit93.6
 82.8
 13.1 % 298.5
 277.1
 7.7%
Other gross profit81.3
 82.5
 (1.6)% 292.2
 267.9
 9.1%
Total$539.2
 $503.1
 7.2 % $1,792.1
 $1,621.1
 10.5%
GROSS PROFIT

 
Three Months Ended November 30 (1)
Nine Months Ended November 30 (1)
(In millions)20212020Change20212020Change
Used vehicle gross profit$508.4 $418.6 21.4 %$1,611.9 $1,161.3 38.8 %
Wholesale vehicle gross profit212.2 114.4 85.5 %587.0 320.7 83.0 %
Other gross profit116.0 98.4 17.9 %377.7 255.8 47.7 %
Total$836.6 $631.4 32.5 %$2,576.6 $1,737.8 48.3 %


(1)     Amounts are net of intercompany eliminations.

GROSS PROFIT PER UNIT
 
Three Months Ended November 30 (1)
Nine Months Ended November 30 (1)
 2021202020212020
 
$ per unit(2)
%(3)
$ per unit(2)
%(3)
$ per unit(2)
%(3)
$ per unit(2)
%(3)
Used vehicle gross profit$2,235 7.9 $2,151 9.9 $2,208 8.6 $2,123 10.2 
Wholesale vehicle gross profit$1,131 11.0 $906 13.8 $1,054 11.7 $994 16.1 
Other gross profit$510 68.3 $506 67.0 $517 72.9 $468 62.3 
Total gross profit$3,678 9.8 $3,245 12.2 $3,529 10.6 $3,177 12.6 
 Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 
$ per unit(1)
 
%(2)
 
$ per unit(1)
 
%(2)
 
$ per unit(1)
 
%(2)
 
$ per unit(1)
 
%(2)
Used vehicle gross profit$2,148
 10.6 $2,155
 10.9 $2,181
 11.0 $2,173
 11.0
Wholesale vehicle gross profit$933
 16.9 $900
 16.9 $965
 18.1 $922
 17.1
Other gross profit$479
 63.1 $527
 67.4 $530
 69.7 $541
 69.0
Total gross profit$3,178
 13.1 $3,209
 13.6 $3,253
 13.7 $3,273
 13.7


(1)
Calculated as category gross profit divided by its respective units sold, except the other and total categories, which are divided by total used units sold.
(2)
Calculated as a percentage of its respective sales or revenue.
(1)     Amounts are net of intercompany eliminations. Those eliminations had the effect of increasing used vehicle gross profit per unit and wholesale vehicle gross profit per unit and decreasing other gross profit per unit by immaterial amounts.
(2)     Calculated as category gross profit divided by its respective units sold, except the other and total categories, which are divided by total used units sold.
(3)     Calculated as a percentage of its respective sales or revenue.

Used Vehicle Gross Profit.    We target a dollar range of gross profit per used unit sold.  The gross profit dollar target for an individual vehicle is based on a variety of factors, including its probability of sale and its mileage relative to its age; however, it is not primarily based on the vehicle’s selling price.  Our ability to quickly adjust appraisal offers to be consistent with the broader market trade-in trends and the pace of our inventory turns reduce our exposure to the inherent continual fluctuation in used vehicle values and contribute to our ability to manage gross profit dollars per unit. Gross profit per used unit is consistent across our omni-channel platform.

We systematically adjust individual vehicle prices based on proprietary pricing algorithms in order to appropriately balance sales trends, inventory turns and gross profit achievement.  Other factors that may influence gross profit include the wholesale and retail vehicle pricing environments, vehicle reconditioning and logistics costs, and the percentage of vehicles sourced directly from consumers through our appraisal process.  Vehicles purchased directly from consumers typically generate more gross profitgenerally have a lower cost per unit compared with vehicles purchased at auction or through other channels.channels, which may generate more gross profit per unit. We monitor macroeconomic factors and pricing elasticity and adjust our pricing accordingly to optimize unit sales and profitability while also maintaining a competitively priced inventory.
 
Used vehicle gross profit rose 7.9%increased 21.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 and 11.6%2022, driven by the 16.9% increase in total used unit sales as well as the $84 increase in used vehicle gross profit per unit. Used vehicle gross profit increased 38.8% in the first nine months of fiscal 2018,2022, driven by the 8.2% and 11.2% growth33.5% increase in total used unit sales respectively. Ouras well as the $85 increase in used vehicle gross profit per unit was similarunit. With used car prices at all time highs, we chose to pass along the corresponding prior year periods. We believe we can managemajority of our self-sufficiency driven acquisition cost savings to aconsumers by way of lower prices to make our vehicles more accessible, while balancing targeted gross profit per unit dollar range, subject to future changes to our business or pricing strategy.margin increases.


Wholesale Vehicle Gross Profit.    Our wholesale gross profit per unit reflects the demand for older, higher mileage vehicles, which are the mainstay of our auctions, as well as strong dealer attendance and resulting high dealer-to-car ratios at our auctions.  The frequency of our auctions, which are generally held weekly or bi-weekly, minimizes the depreciation risk on these vehicles.  Our ability to adjust appraisal offers in response to the wholesale pricing environment is a key factor that influences wholesale gross profit. 

InWholesale vehicle gross profit increased 85.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, wholesale vehicle gross profit increased 13.1%,2022, driven by the 9.1%48.5% increase in wholesale unit sales and the $33, or 3.7%, increase in wholesale gross profit per unit. For the first nine months of fiscal 2018, wholesale vehicle gross profit increased 7.7%, driven by the $43, or 4.7%,as well as a $225 increase in wholesale vehicle gross profit per unit as well asunit. Wholesale vehicle gross profit increased 83.0%
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in the 2.9%first nine months of fiscal 2022, driven by the 72.7% increase in wholesale unit sales. We believe oursales as well as a $60 increase in wholesale vehicle gross profit per unit benefited from a lower seasonal depreciation environment, relative to historical trends.unit.

Other Gross Profit.  Other gross profit includes profits related to EPP revenues, net third-party finance fees, advertising and subscription profits earned by our Edmunds business, and other revenues. Other revenues which are predominantly comprised of service department operations, including used vehicle reconditioning, and new vehicle sales.  We have no cost of sales related to EPP revenues or net third-party finance fees, as these represent revenues paid to us by certain third-party providers.  Third-party finance fees are reported net of the fees we pay to third-party Tier 3 finance providers.  Accordingly, changes in the relative mix of the components of other gross profit can affect the composition and amount of other gross profit.


Other gross profit fell 1.6%increased 17.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018,2022, reflecting a $4.8 million decreasethe addition of Edmunds' gross profit, favorability in service profits, combined with the changes in EPP revenues and net third-party finance fees, as discussed above. Service profits were affectedabove, and an increase in EPP revenues, partially offset by the reduced leverage ofa decline in service department costs resulting fromprofits. The increase in EPP revenues reflected the increase in our more modest comparable store usedretail unit growthvolume, largely offset by an unfavorable year-over-year change in cancellation reserves. The decline in service department profits was the thirdresult of our efforts to support our higher level of retail sales, including growing technician staffing and shifting retail service capacity to support vehicle reconditioning. Service department profits versus the prior year improved in each month during the quarter, of fiscal 2018.and we anticipate that results will continue to improve into the fourth quarter.


Other gross profit rose 9.1%increased 47.7% in the first nine months of fiscal 2018, primarily2022, reflecting the impacts ofgrowth in EPP revenues and reduction in net third-party finance fees, as discussed above.above, as well as the addition of Edmunds' gross profit.




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Impact of Inflation.  Historically, inflation has not had a significant impact on results.  Profitability is primarily affected by our ability to achieve targeted unit sales and gross profit dollars per vehicle rather than by changes in average retail prices.  However, changes in average vehicle selling prices impact CAF income, to the extent the average amount financed also changes.

SG&A Expenses


COMPONENTS OF SG&A EXPENSES AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL SG&A EXPENSES

 Three Months Ended November 30 Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions except per unit data)2017 2016 Change 2017 2016 Change
Compensation and benefits (1)
$209.8
 $182.2
 15.1% $650.4
 $598.1
 8.7%
Store occupancy costs86.0
 75.8
 13.4% 250.9
 222.6
 12.7%
Advertising expense36.5
 34.8
 4.9% 114.3
 104.1
 9.8%
Other overhead costs (2)
67.4
 63.9
 5.4% 192.6
 178.3
 8.0%
Total SG&A expenses$399.7
 $356.7
 12.0% $1,208.2
 $1,103.1
 9.5%
SG&A per used vehicle unit (3)
$2,356
 $2,275
 $81
 $2,193
 $2,227
 $(34)
Three Months Ended November 30, 2021    Nine Months Ended November 30, 2021

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(1)
Excludes compensation and benefits related to reconditioning and vehicle repair service, whichareincluded in cost of sales. See Note 11 for details of share-based compensation expense by grant type.
(2)
Includes IT expenses, preopening and relocation costs, insurance, travel, non-CAF bad debt, charitable contributions and other administrative expenses.
(3)
Calculated as total SG&A expenses divided by total used vehicle units.
COMPONENTS OF SG&A EXPENSES COMPARED WITH PRIOR PERIOD(1) (2)
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions except per unit data)20212020Change20212020Change
Compensation and benefits:
Compensation and benefits, excluding share-based compensation expense$308.3 $230.8 33.6 %$891.8 $661.3 34.9 %
Share-based compensation expense33.3 10.7 210.7 %100.5 68.7 46.3 %
Total compensation and benefits (3)
$341.6 $241.5 41.4 %$992.3 $730.0 35.9 %
Occupancy costs59.3 53.8 10.3 %165.0 152.4 8.3 %
Advertising expense76.1 58.8 29.4 %233.6 143.8 62.5 %
Other overhead costs (4)
98.9 76.7 29.1 %313.4 171.4 82.8 %
Total SG&A expenses$575.9 $430.8 33.7 %$1,704.3 $1,197.6 42.3 %
SG&A as % of gross profit68.8 %68.2 %0.6 %66.1 %68.9 %(2.8)%

(1)     Depreciation and amortization previously included in SG&A expenses is now separately presented and is excluded from this table. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.
(2)     Amounts are net of intercompany eliminations.
(3)     Excludes compensation and benefits related to reconditioning and vehicle repair service, whichareincluded in cost of sales. See Note 11 for details of share-based compensation expense by grant type.
(4) Includes IT expenses, non-CAF bad debt, insurance, preopening and relocation costs, charitable contributions, travel and other administrative expenses.

SG&A expenses increased 12.0%33.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. The increase primarily reflected the 13% growth in our store base since the beginning of last year’s third quarter (representing the addition of 21 stores) and an increase of $8.0 million, or $42 per unit, approximately half of which was related2022. Factors contributing to the accrual forincrease include the company's incentive pay and half due to higher share-based compensation expense.following:

SG&A expenses increased 9.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2018. The increase primarily reflected the 16% growth in our store base, from 158 used car stores as of the beginning of fiscal 2017 to 184 as of November 30, 2017; a $20.7$77.5 million increase in the incentive pay accrual;compensation and higher variable costs associated with our comparable store unit growth. These increases were partially offset by a $19.1 million decrease in share-based compensation expense. The decrease inbenefits expense, excluding share-based compensation expense, was a result of higher expenses associated with equity awards granteddriven by increased staffing and modified in connection with the retirement of our former chief executive officer in fiscal 2017sales growth as well as a decreasethe inclusion of Edmunds in the current quarter.
$22.6 million increase in stock-based compensation expense, primarily related to cash-settled restricted stock units, in fiscal 2018. Theas the expense associated with these units was primarily driven by the change in the company's stock price during the relevant periods. In addition, we experienced some timing favorability
$17.3 million increase in advertising expense driven by our previously communicated investment in advertising spend.
$22.2 million increase in other overhead costs, which included a $22.6 million one-time benefit related to planned spending onthe receipt of settlement proceeds in a class action lawsuit during the current quarter. The remainder of the change reflects investments to advance our technology platforms and support our strategic initiatives as well as cost-reduction actions taken in response to the pandemic in the prior year quarter.
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SG&A expenses increased 42.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2022. Factors contributing to the increase include the following:
$230.5 million increase in compensation and marketing, somebenefits expense, excluding share-based compensation expense, driven by increased staffing, sales growth and the addition of which we believe may materializeEdmunds during the current year as well as cost-reduction actions taken in response to the pandemic in the prior year period.
$31.8 million increase in stock-based compensation expense, primarily related to cash-settled restricted stock units, as the expense associated with these units was primarily driven by the change in the company's stock price during the relevant periods.
$89.8 million increase in advertising expense driven by our previously communicated investment in advertising spend.
$142.0 million increase in other overhead costs, primarily reflecting investments to advance our technology platforms and support our strategic initiatives as well as cost-reduction actions taken in response to the pandemic in the prior year period. The current year period included a $22.6 million one-time benefit related to the receipt of settlement proceeds in a class action lawsuit while the prior year period included a one-time benefit of $40.3 million related to the receipt of settlement proceeds in a class action lawsuit.

Our intention is to lever SG&A as a percentage of gross profit for both the full year and fourth quarter. Both periods included increased spending on strategic initiatives.quarter of fiscal 2022.


Interest Expense. Interest expense includes the interest related to short- and long-term debt, financing obligations and finance and capital lease obligations.  It does not include interest on the non-recourse notes payable, which is reflected within CAF income.
 
Interest expense rose to $17.4of $24.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, from $15.1and $67.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2017. The increase primarily reflected higher outstanding debt in fiscal 2018 and a reduction in capitalized interest.

Interest expense rose to $51.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2018, from $40.1 million in the prior year period. The increase reflected the combined effects of higher outstanding debt levels, growth in our finance and capital lease obligations and a reduction in capitalized interest.

Income Taxes.    The effective income tax rate was 33.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 and 36.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2018 versus 37.8% and 37.9%, respectively, in the corresponding periods of fiscal 2017. For the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2018, our provision for income taxes2022, respectively, was reduced by $8.7relatively consistent with $19.5 million and $13.3$65.9 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2021, respectively.

Other (Income) Expense. Other income was $8.1 million and $35.5 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2022, respectively, compared with $0.9 million and expense of $0.7 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2021, respectively. The increase for the nine-month period was primarily due to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09net gains on share-based compensation.an equity investment recorded during fiscal 2022.

Income Taxes.  The standard requires theeffective income tax effects of our share-based awards to be recognizedrate was 24.3% in the provision for income taxes whenthird quarter of fiscal 2022 and 23.2% in the awards vest or are settled.  Previously, these tax effects were recognized within shareholders’ equity as capitalfirst nine months of fiscal 2022 versus 24.2% in excessthe third quarter of par value. We have adopted this provisionfiscal 2021 and 23.6% in the first nine months of the standard on a prospective basis.fiscal 2021.




RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – CARMAX AUTO FINANCE
 
CAF income primarily reflects the interest and fee income generated by CAF’s portfolio of auto loan receivablesloans receivable less the interest expense associated with the debt issued to fund these receivables, a provision for estimated loan losses and direct CAF expenses. Total interest margin reflects the spread between interest and fees charged to consumers and our funding costs. Changes in the interest margin on new originations affect CAF income over time. Increases in interest rates, which affect CAF’s funding costs, or other competitive pressures on consumer rates, could result in compression in the interest margin on new originations. Changes in the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of ending managed receivables reflect the effect of changes in loss and delinquency experience and economic factors on our outlook for net losses expected to occur over the remaining contractual life of the loans receivable.

CAF’s managed portfolio is composed primarily of loans originated over the past several years.  Trends in receivable growth and interest margins primarily reflect the cumulative effect of changes in the business over a multi-year period. Historically, we have sought to originate loans with an underlying risk profile that we believe will, in the aggregate and excluding CAF’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 originations, result in cumulative net losses in the 2% to 2.5% range over the life of the loans.  Actual loss performance of the loans may fall outside of this range based on various factors, including intentional changes in the risk profile of originations, economic conditions (including the effects of COVID-19) and wholesale recovery rates.  Current period originations reflect current trends in both our retail sales and the CAF business, including the volume of loans originated, current interest rates charged to consumers, loan terms and average credit scores.   Loans originated in a given fiscal period impact CAF income over time, as we recognize income over the life of the underlying auto loan. 

CAF income does not include any allocation of indirect costs.  Although CAF benefits from certain indirect overhead expenditures, we have not allocated indirect costs to CAF to avoid making subjective allocation decisions.  Examples of indirect costs not allocated to CAF include retail store expenses and corporate expenses.

CAF’s managed portfolio is composed primarily of loans originated over the past several years. Trends in receivable growth and interest margins primarily reflect the cumulative effect of changes in the business over a multi-year period. We strive to originate loans with an underlying risk profile that we believe will, in the aggregate and excluding CAF's Tier 3 originations, result in cumulative net losses in the 2% to 2.5% range over the life of the loans. Actual loss performance of the loans may fall outside of this range based on various factors, including intentional changes in the risk profile of originations, economic conditions and wholesale recovery rates. Current period originations reflect current trends in both our retail sales and the CAF business, including the volume of loans originated, current interest rates charged to consumers, loan terms and average credit scores. Because we recognize CAF income over the life of the underlying auto loan, loans originated in a given fiscal period generally do not have a significant effect on that period’s financial results.


See Note 34 for additional information on CAF income and Note 45 for information on auto loan receivables,loans receivable, including credit quality.

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SELECTED CAF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2021
% (1)
2020
% (1)
2021
% (1)
2020
% (1)
Interest margin:        
Interest and fee income$330.0 8.6 $288.5 8.5 $964.4 8.7 $851.1 8.5 
Interest expense(53.6)(1.4)(77.1)(2.3)(180.0)(1.6)(243.0)(2.4)
Total interest margin$276.4 7.2 $211.4 6.3 $784.4 7.1 $608.1 6.1 
Provision for loan losses$(76.2)(2.0)$(8.2)(0.2)$(87.3)(0.8)$(156.1)(1.6)
CarMax Auto Finance income$166.0 4.3 $176.4 5.2 $607.7 5.5 $374.6 3.7 
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2017 
% (1)

 2016 
% (1)

2017 
% (1)

 2016 
% (1)

Interest margin:              
Interest and fee income$217.1
 7.6
 $192.7
 7.5
$637.4
 7.7
 $567.0
 7.5
Interest expense(55.4) (2.0) (44.1) (1.7)(156.6) (1.9) (125.3) (1.7)
Total interest margin$161.7
 5.7
 $148.6
 5.8
$480.8
 5.8
 $441.7
 5.9
Provision for loan losses$(37.5) (1.3) $(41.9) (1.6)$(99.0) (1.2) $(104.2) (1.4)
CarMax Auto Finance income$102.8
 3.6
 $89.4
 3.5
$320.1
 3.9
 $286.1
 3.8


(1)
Annualized percentage of total average managed receivables.

(1)     Annualized percentage of total average managed receivables.

CAF ORIGINATION INFORMATION (AFTER THE IMPACT OF 3-DAY PAYOFFS)
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
 2021202020212020
Net loans originated (in millions)
$2,420.3 $1,824.9 $7,276.1 $4,607.8 
Vehicle units financed 95,997 88,952 314,031 230,296 
Net penetration rate (1)
42.2 %45.7 %43.0 %42.1 %
Weighted average contract rate8.3 %8.6 %8.6 %8.4 %
Weighted average credit score (2)
706 702 702 706 
Weighted average loan-to-value (LTV) (3)
88.0 %92.0 %89.2 %92.1 %
Weighted average term (in months)
66.0 66.2 66.5 66.0 
 Three Months Ended November 30Nine Months Ended November 30
 2017 20162017 2016
Net loans originated (in millions)
$1,454.5
 $1,339.1
$4,542.8
 $4,217.7
Vehicle units financed 74,914
 70,513
237,677
 221,495
Net penetration rate (1)
44.2% 45.0%43.1% 44.7%
Weighted average contract rate7.7% 7.3%7.7% 7.4%
Weighted average credit score (2)
708
 707
707
 705
Weighted average loan-to-value (LTV) (3)
95.1% 95.5%95.0% 95.0%
Weighted average term (in months)
65.8
 65.8
65.8
 65.8


(1)     Vehicle units financed as a percentage of total used units sold.
(1)
(2)     The credit scores represent FICO® scores and reflect only receivables with obligors that have a FICO® score at the time of application. The FICO® score with respect to any receivable with co-obligors is calculated as the average of each obligor’s FICO® score at the time of application. FICO® scores are not a significant factor in our primary scoring model, which relies on information from credit bureaus and other application information as discussed inNote 5.  FICO® is a federally registered servicemark of Fair Isaac Corporation.
(3) LTV represents the ratio of the amount financed to the total collateral value, which is measured as the vehicle selling price plus applicable taxes, title and fees.
Vehicle units financed as a percentage of total used units sold.
(2)
The credit scores represent FICO® scores and reflect only receivables with obligors that have a FICO® score at the time of application. The FICO® score with respect to any receivable with co-obligors is calculated as the average of each obligor’s FICO® score at the time of application. FICO® scores are not a significant factor in our primary scoring model, which relies on information from credit bureaus and other application information as discussed inNote 4.  FICO® is a federally registered servicemark of Fair Isaac Corporation.
(3)
LTV represents the ratio of the amount financed to the total collateral value, which is measured as the vehicle selling price plus applicable taxes, title and fees.
 

LOAN PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

 As of and for the Three Months Ended November 30As of and for the Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2021202020212020
Total ending managed receivables$15,524.0 $13,636.1 $15,524.0 $13,636.1 
Total average managed receivables$15,288.8 $13,517.5 $14,706.9 $13,381.6 
Allowance for loan losses$426.5 $431.6 $426.5 $431.6 
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of ending managed receivables2.75 %3.17 %2.75 %3.17 %
Net credit losses on managed receivables$47.8 $9.1 $71.9 $84.3 
Annualized net credit losses as a percentage of total average managed receivables1.25 %0.27 %0.65 %0.84 %
Past due accounts as a percentage of ending managed receivables3.83 %2.93 %3.83 %2.93 %
Average recovery rate (1)
71.9 %55.6 %67.3 %53.2 %
LOAN PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
(1)    The average recovery rate represents the average percentage of the outstanding principal balance we receive when a vehicle is repossessed and liquidated, generally at our wholesale auctions.  While in any individual period conditions may vary, over the past 10 fiscal years, the annual recovery rate has ranged from a low of 46% to a high of 60%, and it is primarily affected by the wholesale market environment.

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 As of and for the Three Months Ended 
 November 30
 As of and for the Nine Months Ended 
 November 30
(In millions)2017 2016 2017 2016
Total ending managed receivables$11,455.6
 $10,407.7
 $11,455.6
 $10,407.7
Total average managed receivables$11,365.6
 $10,297.8
 $11,102.4
 $10,030.9
Allowance for loan losses (1)
$127.7
 $114.8
 $127.7
 $114.8
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of ending managed receivables1.11% 1.10% 1.11% 1.10%
Net credit losses on managed receivables$39.3
 $36.8
 $94.9
 $84.3
Annualized net credit losses as a percentage of total average managed receivables1.38% 1.43% 1.14% 1.12%
Past due accounts as a percentage of ending managed receivables3.54% 3.46% 3.54% 3.46%
Average recovery rate (2)
45.8% 46.2% 46.4% 48.2%
CAF Income (Decrease of $10.4 million, or 5.9%, and increase of $233.1 million, or 62.2%, in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2022, respectively)

(1)
The allowance for loan losses represents an estimate of the amount of net losses inherentThe decrease in our portfolio of managed receivables as of the applicable reporting date and anticipated to occur during the following 12 months. 
(2)
The average recovery rate represents the average percentage of the outstanding principal balance we receive when a vehicle is repossessed and liquidated, generally at our wholesale auctions.  The annual recovery rate has ranged from a low of 42% to a high of 60%, and it is primarily affected by changes in the wholesale market pricing environment.

CAF income increased 15.1% infor the third quarter of fiscal 2018 and 11.9% in the first nine months of the year. The increase was due to2022 reflects an increase in average managed receivables and a decline in the provision for loan losses, slightlypartially offset by a lowerincreases in the total interest margin percentage. Averagepercentage and average managed receivables grew 10.4% and 10.7%receivables.
The increase in the third quarter andCAF income for the first nine months of fiscal 2018, respectively, driven primarily by2022 reflects increases in the risetotal interest margin percentage and average managed receivables as well as a decrease in the provision for loan losses.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, CAF loan originationscompleted the conversion of its auto-loan servicing system, resulting in recent years. approximately $5 million of conversion-related costs incurred during the quarter.
The growthincrease in net loan originations in both the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 20182022 resulted from our used vehicle sales growth and an increase in the average amount financed partially offset by a decrease in CAF's penetration rate.as well as our used unit sales growth.

The total interest margin, which reflects the spread between interestProvision for Loan Losses ($76.2 million and fees charged to consumers and our funding costs, declined as a percentage of average managed receivables to 5.7% in the third quarter and 5.8% in the first nine months of fiscal 2018 from 5.8% and 5.9%, respectively, in the corresponding periods of fiscal 2017.  This was the result of gradual compression of the spread between rates charged to consumers and our funding costs in recent years.  Changes in the interest margin on new originations affect CAF income over time. Continued increases in interest rates, which affect CAF’s funding costs, or other competitive pressures on consumer rates, could result in further compression in the interest margin on new originations.
The provision for loan losses declined to $37.5$87.3 million in the third quarter and $99.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2018, from $41.92022, respectively, compared with $8.2 million and $104.2$156.1 million respectively, in the corresponding prior year periods. The prior year's provision was affected by rising loss experience, while losses were generally consistent with expectations in both the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2018. As2021, respectively)    
The current quarter provision primarily reflected the expected lifetime losses on loans originated during the quarter, while the prior year quarter provision reflected the continued reduction of the reserve that was established at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This reduction continued into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 as well as the first quarter and, to a result,lesser extent, the second quarter of fiscal 2022.
The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of ending managed receivables was 1.11%2.75% as of November 30, 2017,2021, compared with 1.16% as of February 28, 2017 and 1.10%3.17% as of November 30, 2016. Changes2020 and 2.66% as of August 31, 2021.
The current quarter provision also included a     six basis point adjustment for added Tier 2 and Tier 3 originations. The adjustment was primarily driven by the implementation of our Tier 2 origination test described below.
The change in the allowanceprovision for loan lossesthe nine-month period was primarily driven by reserve increases during the first quarter of fiscal 2021 associated with deterioration in the macroeconomic environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Total Interest Margin (Increased to 7.2% and 7.1% in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2022, respectively, from 6.3% and 6.1% in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2021, respectively)
The increase in the total interest margin percentage was primarily the result of lower funding costs as a percentage of ending managed receivables reflect the effect of the change in losswell as higher interest and delinquency experience on our outlook for net losses expected to occur over the next 12 months.fees from consumers.

Tier 3 Loan Originations.  CAF also originates a small portion of auto loans to customers who typically would be financed by our Tier 3 finance providers, in order to better understand the performance of these loans, mitigate risk and add incremental profits. Historically, CAF currently targetstargeted originating approximately 5% of the total Tier 3 loan volume; however, this rate may vary over time based on market conditions.volume. During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, we began to increase our Tier 3 loan volume beyond our target of 5% of total Tier 3 loan volume to 10% by the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Additionally, in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 CAF began to test loan originations in the Tier 2 space. Any future adjustments in Tier 2 and Tier 3 will consider the broader lending environment along with the long-term sustainability of the change. A total of $142.2$177.4 million and $123.3$147.7 million in CAF Tier 3 receivables were outstanding as of November 30, 20172021 and February 28, 2017,2021, respectively.  These loans have higher loss and delinquency rates than the remainder of the CAF portfolio, as well as higher contract rates.  As of November 30, 20172021 and February 28, 2017,2021, approximately 10% of the total allowance for loan losses related to the outstanding CAF Tier 3 loan balances.




PLANNED FUTURE ACTIVITIES
 
We currently plan to open 15anticipate opening a total of ten stores in fiscal 20182022. These stores will predominantly be cross functional stores that have a smaller footprint and between 13can leverage our scale and 16the presence of our larger format stores in fiscal 2019.nearby markets. We currently estimate capital expenditures will total approximately $325$350 million in fiscal 2018 versus $4122022. We expect nearly $100 million in fiscal 2017. The decrease in planned capital spending primarily reflects reduced spending on construction and land acquisitions resulting from changes in the mix of markets in which stores are being built.

We currently plan to open the following stores within 12 months from November 30, 2017. During this period, wespend will be entering eight new television markets and expanding our presencefocused on investments in seven existing television markets. Of the 15 stores we plan to open during the 12 months ending November 30, 2018, 12 will be in Metropolitan Statistical Areas having populations of 600,000 or less, which we define as small markets.technology.

PLANNED STORE OPENINGS – NEXT 12 MONTHS
LocationTelevision MarketMetropolitan Statistical AreaPlanned Opening Date
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (1)
Myrtle Beach/Florence (2)
Myrtle BeachQ4 Fiscal 2018
South Portland, Maine
Portland/Auburn (2)
PortlandQ4 Fiscal 2018
Manchester, New HampshireBostonManchesterQ4 Fiscal 2018
Golden, ColoradoDenverDenver/AuroraQ4 Fiscal 2018
Winterville, North Carolina
Greenville/New Bern/Washington (2)
GreenvilleQ1 Fiscal 2019
McKinney, TexasDallas/Ft. WorthDallas/Ft. WorthQ1 Fiscal 2019
Jensen Beach, FloridaMiami/Ft. Lauderdale/W. Palm BeachPort St. LucieQ1 Fiscal 2019
Santa Fe, New MexicoAlbuquerque/Santa FeSanta FeQ2 Fiscal 2019
Warner Robins, Georgia
Macon (2)
Warner RobinsQ2 Fiscal 2019
Norman, OklahomaOklahoma CityOklahoma CityQ2 Fiscal 2019
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington (2)
WilmingtonQ3 Fiscal 2019
Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette (2)
LafayetteQ3 Fiscal 2019
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi (2)
Corpus ChristiQ3 Fiscal 2019
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport (2)
ShreveportQ3 Fiscal 2019
Melbourne, FloridaOrlando/Daytona BeachPalm Bay/MelbourneQ3 Fiscal 2019

(1)
Store opened in December 2017.
(2)
Represents new television market as of planned store opening date.

Normal construction, permitting or other scheduling delays could shift the opening dates of any of these stores into a later period. 


FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Our primary ongoing cash requirements are to fund our existing operations, store expansion and improvement, CAF and CAF.strategic growth initiatives. Since fiscal 2013, we have also elected to use cash for our share repurchase program.  Our primary ongoing sources of liquidity include funds provided by operations, proceeds from non-recourse funding vehicles and borrowings under our revolving credit facility or through other financing sources.


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Our current capital allocation strategy is to focus on our core business, including investing in digital capabilities and the strategic expansion of our store footprint, pursue new growth opportunities through investments, partnerships and acquisitions and return excess capital to shareholders. Given the year-over-year improvement in our business and overall macroeconomic conditions, the strength of the credit markets and our solid balance sheet, we believe we have the appropriate liquidity, access to capital and financial strength to support our operations and continue investing in our strategic initiatives for the foreseeable future.
On June 1, 2021, we completed our acquisition of Edmunds for a total purchase price of $401.8 million, inclusive of our initial investment. The consideration paid at closing included a combination of cash and shares of CarMax common stock. See Note 2 for additional information.
We currently target an adjusted debt-to-total capital ratio in a range of 35% to 45%. Our adjusted debt to capital ratio, net of cash on hand, was at the middle of our targeted range for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. In calculating this ratio, we utilize total debt excluding non-recourse notes payable, finance lease liabilities, a multiple of 8eight times rent expense and total shareholders'shareholders’ equity. WeGenerally, we expect to use our revolving credit facility and other financing sources, together with stock repurchases, to maintain this targeted ratio; however, in any period, we may be outside this range due to seasonal, market, strategic or other factors.


Operating Activities.  During the first nine months of fiscal 2018,2022, net cash used in operating activities totaled $193.1 million,$2.08 billion, compared with $336.0cash provided by operating activities of $868.4 million in the prior year period. The netOur operating cash used in operating activities included increasesflows are significantly impacted by changes in auto loan receivables of $879.7 millionloans receivable, which increased $1.76 billion in the current year period and $900.7compared with $73.8 million in the prior year period. 

The majority of the increaseschanges in auto loan receivablesloans receivable are accompanied by increaseschanges in non-recourse notes payable, which are issued to fund auto loans originated by CAF. Net issuances of non-recourse notes payable were $1.65 billion in the current year period compared with $7 thousand in the prior year period and are separately reflected as cash from financing activities. Due to the presentation differences between auto loans receivable and non-recourse notes payable on the consolidated statements of cash flows, fluctuations in these amounts can have a significant impact on our operating and financing cash flows without affecting our overall liquidity, working capital or cash flows.


As of November 30, 2017,2021, total inventory was $2.44$4.66 billion, representing an increase of $180.0 million, or 8.0%,$1.50 billion compared with the balance as of the start of the fiscal year.  The increase was primarily reflected the addition of inventorydue to support store openings in fiscal 2018 as well as an increase in the average carrying cost of inventory due toas a result of higher acquisition costs, driven by market appreciation, as well as an increase in acquisition costsvehicle units. Saleable inventory levels have been below our targets throughout the current fiscal year as a result of temporary production slowdowns experienced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 and changesstrong demand experienced during the first nine months of fiscal 2022. We made substantial progress in building our vehicle mix.inventory position during the second quarter of fiscal 2022, and we achieved sequential growth in saleable inventory each month during the third quarter, which continued early into the fourth quarter. Although retail demand will determine the pace of our inventory build, we believe we have the resources we need to build inventory ahead of the tax refund season.


When considering cash provided by operating activities, management uses an adjusted measure ofThe change in net cash from operating activities that offsets the changes in auto loan receivables with the corresponding changes in non-recourse notes payable.  This is achieved by adding back the cash provided from the net issuances of non-recourse notes payable, which represents the increase in auto loan receivables that were funded through the issuance of non-recourse notes payable during the period.  The resulting financial measure, adjusted net cash from operating activities, is a non-GAAP financial measure.  We believe adjusted net cash from operating activities is a meaningful metric for investors because it provides better visibility into the cash generated from operations.  Including the increases in non-recourse notes payable, net cash provided by operating activities would have been as follows:

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 Nine Months Ended November 30
(In millions)2017 2016
Net cash used in operating activities (1)
$(193.1) $(336.0)
Add: Net issuances of non-recourse notes payable (2)
744.6
 935.2
Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities$551.5
 $599.2

(1)
In connection with our adoption of FASB ASU 2016-09 during the current fiscal year, cash flows related to excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements are now classified as operating activities, rather than financing activities, in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.
(2)
Calculated using the gross issuances less payments on non-recourse notes payable as disclosed on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Adjusted net cash(used in) provided by operating activities for the first nine months of the current fiscal year decreased compared with the prior year period primarily due toreflected the timingchanges in auto loans receivable and use of non-recourse funding vehicles in relation to originations of auto loan receivables. This decrease wasinventory, as discussed above, partially offset by an increase in net incomeearnings when excluding non-cash expenses, which include depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense and the impactprovisions for loan losses and cancellation reserves. Our results for the first nine months of changes in inventory. In addition, net issuances of non-recourse notes payable in fiscal 20172021 were significantly impacted by COVID-19, primarily during the new warehouse facility being usedfirst quarter. In response, we took proactive measures to fund certain of CAF's Tier 3 loans.strengthen our liquidity position, including reducing our inventory levels and aligning our costs to lower sales volumes.


Investing Activities. During the first nine months of the fiscal year, net cash used in investing activities totaled $247.5$432.7 million in fiscal 20182022 compared with $338.2$122.1 million in fiscal 2017.2021.  For fiscal 2022, this included $241.6 million in cash paid in connection with the Edmunds acquisition, net of cash acquired. Capital expenditures were $227.6$226.9 million in the current year period versus $315.5$124.0 million in the prior year period.  Capital expenditures primarily includeincluded store construction costs real estate acquisitions for planned future store openings, and store remodeling costs.expenses as well as investments in technology.  We maintain a multi-year pipeline of sites to support our store growth, so portions of capital spending in one year may relate to stores that we open in subsequent fiscal years. The


decrease in capital expenditures in the current year period largely reflected reduced spending on construction and land acquisitions resulting from changes in the mix of markets in which stores are being built.
 
As of November 30, 2017, 1082021, 147 of our 184226 used car stores were located on owned sites and 7679 were located on leased sites, including 2023 land-only leases and 56 land and building leases.
 
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Financing Activities.  During the first nine months of the fiscal year,2022, net cash provided by financing activities totaled $428.5$2.51 billion compared with net cash used in financing activities of $534.3 million in fiscal 2018 compared with $660.6 million in fiscal 2017.the prior year period.  Included in these amounts were net increases in totalissuances of non-recourse notes payable of $744.6 million and $935.2 million, respectively, which were$1.65 billion compared with $7 thousand in the prior year period. Non-recourse notes payable are typically used to provide the financing for the majority of the increases of $879.7 million and $900.7 million, respectively,fund changes in auto loan receivablesloans receivable (see “Operating Activities”).


During the first nine months of fiscal 2018, we increased2022, cash provided by financing activities was impacted by stock repurchases of $476.0 million as well as net borrowings on our revolving credit facility by $90.0 million.long-term debt of $1.28 billion, including a new $700 million term loan entered into during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. During the first nine months of fiscal 2017, we sold $500 million of senior unsecured notes2021, cash used in a private placement and used a portion of the proceeds to reduce net borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Net cash provided by financing activities was also impacted by stock repurchases of $455.0$158.6 million in the first nine monthsas well as net payments on our long-term debt of fiscal 2018 compared with $464.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2017.$460.3 million.


TOTAL DEBT AND CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(In thousands)As of November 30As of February 28
Debt Description (1)
Maturity Date20212021
Revolving credit facility (2)
June 2024$588,100 $— 
Term loan (2)
June 2024300,000 300,000 
Term loan (2)
October 2026699,318 — 
3.86% Senior notesApril 2023100,000 100,000 
4.17% Senior notesApril 2026200,000 200,000 
4.27% Senior notesApril 2028200,000 200,000 
Financing obligationsVarious dates through February 2059527,260 533,578 
Non-recourse notes payableVarious dates through August 202815,416,457 13,764,808 
Total debt (3)
18,031,135 15,098,386 
Cash and cash equivalents$62,598 $132,319 
 As of November 30 As of February 28
(In thousands)2017 2017
Borrowings under revolving credit facility$245,593
 $155,062
Other long-term debt800,000
 800,000
Finance and capital lease obligations500,558
 496,136
Non-recourse notes payable11,487,028
 10,742,425
Total debt (1)
$13,033,179
 $12,193,623
Cash and cash equivalents$26,287
 $38,416


(1)
Total debt excludes unamortized debt issuance costs. See Note 10 for additional information.

 (1)    Interest is payable monthly, with the exception of our senior notes, which are payable semi-annually.
We have a $1.20 (2)    Borrowings accrue interest at variable rates based on the Eurodollar rate (LIBOR), or successor benchmark rate, the federal funds rate, or the prime rate, depending on the type of borrowing.
(3)    Total debt excludes unamortized debt issuance costs. See Note 10 for additional information.

Borrowings under our $1.45 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, which expires in August 2020.  Borrowings under this credit facility are available for working capital and general corporate purposes, and the unused portion is fully available to us.  We also have a $300 million variable-rate term loan, which is due in August 2020. In addition,December 2021, we have $500 millionexercised the accordion feature to increase the credit limit of fixed-rate senior unsecured notes, which are due in 2023, 2026 and 2028.this facility to $2.00 billion with no other material changes to the terms of the agreement. The credit facility, term loanloans and senior note agreements contain representations and warranties, conditions and covenants.  If these requirements wereare not met, all amounts outstanding or otherwise owed could become due and payable immediately and other limitations could be placed on our ability to use any available borrowing capacity.  As of November 30, 2021, we were in compliance with these financial covenants.

Finance and capital lease obligations relate primarily to stores subject to sale-leaseback transactions that did not qualify for sale accounting and, therefore, are accounted for as financings. Payments on the leases are recognized as interest expense and a reduction of the obligations. In the event the leases are modified or extended beyond their original lease term, the related obligation is increased based on the present value of the revised future minimum lease payments, with a corresponding increase to the assets subject to these transactions. Upon modification, the amortization of the obligation is reset, resulting in more of the lease payments being applied to interest expense in the initial years following the modification.


See Note 10 for additional information on our revolving credit facility, term loan,loans, senior notes and finance and capital leasefinancing obligations.


CAF auto loan receivablesloans receivable are primarily funded through our warehouse facilities and asset-backed term funding transactions.  These non-recourse funding vehicles are structured to legally isolate the auto loan receivables,loans receivable, and we would not expect to be able to access the assets of our non-recourse funding vehicles, even in insolvency, receivership or conservatorship proceedings.  Similarly, the investors in the non-recourse notes payable have no recourse to our assets beyond the related receivables, the amounts on deposit in reserve accounts and the restricted cash from collections on auto loan receivables.loans receivable.  We do, however, continue to have the rights associated with the interest we retain in these non-recourse funding vehicles. Loans originated in the CAF Tier 3 loan origination program are primarily being funded through a $140 million warehouse facility, as well as the use of existing working capital.
 


The timing of principal payments on the non-recourse notes payable is based on the timing of principal collections and defaults on the related auto loan receivables. The current portion of non-recourse notes payable represents principal payments that are due to be distributed in the following period. 

As of November 30, 2017, $9.612021, $12.26 billion and $3.16 billion of non-recourse notes payable waswere outstanding related to asset-backed term funding transactions.  These notes payable have scheduled maturities through May 2024, but they may mature earlier, depending on the repayment rate of the underlying auto loan receivables.transactions and our warehouse facilities, respectively.  During the first nine months of fiscal 2018,2022, we funded a total of $3.90$5.72 billion of auto loan receivables in asset-backed term funding transactions. 

As of November 30, 2017, $1.882021, we had $1.67 billion of non-recourse notes payable was outstanding related tounused capacity in our warehouse facilities.

We have periodically increased our warehouse facility limit over time, as our store base, sales and CAF loan originations have grown. As of November 30, 2017, the combined limit of our warehouse facilities was $2.94 billion, and the unused warehouse capacity totaled $1.06 billion.  Of the combined limit, $1.50 billion will expire in February 2018, $1.30 billion will expire in August 2018 and $140.0 million will expire in September 2018. See Notes 2 andNote 10 for additional information on the warehouse facilities.
We generally repurchase the receivables funded through our warehouse facilities when we enter into an asset-backed term funding transaction. If our counterparties were to refuse to permit these repurchases it could impact our ability to execute on
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our funding program. Additionally, the agreements related to the warehouse facilities include various representations and warranties, covenants and performance triggers.  If these requirements are not met, we could be unable to continue to fund receivables through the warehouse facilities.  In addition, warehouse facility investors could charge us a higher rate of interest and could have us replaced as servicer.  Further, we could be required to deposit collections on the related receivables with the warehouse facility agents on a daily basis and deliver executed lockbox agreements to the warehouse facility agents. 
We expect that adjusted net cash provided by operations, borrowings under existing, new or expanded credit facilities and other funding arrangements will be sufficient to fund CAF, capital expenditures, repurchases of stock and working capital for the foreseeable future.  We anticipate that we will be able to enter into new, or renew or expand existing, funding arrangements to meet our future funding needs.  However, based on conditions in the credit markets, the cost for these arrangements could be materially higher than historical levels and the timing and capacity of these transactions could be dictated by market availability rather than our requirements.

The timing and amount of stock repurchases are determined based on sharestock price, market conditions, legal requirements and other factors.  Shares repurchased are deemed authorized but unissued shares of common stock.  As of November 30, 2017, the board had authorized2021, a total of $4.55$2 billion of repurchases.  At that date, $1.14 billionboard authorizations for repurchases was available for repurchase,outstanding, with no expiration date, under the board's outstanding authorization.of which $876.2 million remained available for repurchase. See Note 11 for more information on share repurchase activity.

Fair Value Measurements.Measurements
We recognize money market securities, mutual fund investments, certain equity investments and derivative instruments at fair value.  See Note 67 for more information on fair value measurements.




FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
We caution readers that the statements contained in this report about our future business plans, operations, capital structure, opportunities, or prospects, including without limitation any statements or factors regarding expected operating capacity, sales, inventory, market share, online purchases of vehicles from consumers, gross profit per used unit, revenue, margins, expenditures, liquidity, loan originations, CAF income, stock repurchases, indebtedness, earnings, or market conditions or expectations with regards to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “positioned,” “predict,” “target,” “should,” “will” and other similar expressions, whether in the negative or affirmative.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current knowledge and assumptions about future events and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results.  We disclaim any intent or obligation to update these statements.  Among the factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements are the following:


Changes inThe effect and consequences of COVID-19 on matters including U.S. and local economies; our business operations and continuity; the competitive landscape and/or our failure to successfully adjust to such changes.
Events that damage our reputation or harmavailability of corporate and consumer financing; the perception of the qualityhealth and productivity of our brand.associates; the ability of third-party providers to continue uninterrupted service; and the regulatory environment in which we operate.
Changes in general or regional U.S. economic conditions.
Changes in tax law, including the effect of federal tax reform.
Changes in the availability or cost of capital and working capital financing, including changes related to the asset-backed securitization market.
Changes in the competitive landscape and/or our failure to successfully adjust to such changes.
Events that damage our reputation or harm the perception of the quality of our brand.
Our inability to realize the benefits associated with our omni-channel initiatives.
Our inability to realize the expected benefits of strategic transactions, including our acquisition of Edmunds.
Our inability to recruit, develop and retain associates and maintain positive associate relations.
The loss of key associates from our store, regional or corporate management teams or a significant increase in labor costs.
Security breaches or other events that result in the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of confidential customer, associate or corporate information.
Significant changes in prices of new and used vehicles.
Changes in economic conditions or other factors that result in greater credit losses for CAF’s portfolio of auto loan receivablesloans receivable than anticipated.
A reduction in the availability of or access to sources of inventory or a failure to expeditiously liquidate inventory.
Changes in consumer credit availability provided by our third-party finance providers.
Changes in the availability of extended protection plan products from third-party providers.
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Factors related to the regulatory and legislative environment in which we operate.
Factors related to geographic and sales growth, including the inability to effectively manage our growth.
The failure of or inability to sufficiently enhance key information systems.
The performance of third-party vendors we rely on for key components of our business.
The effect of various litigation matters.
Adverse conditions affecting one or more automotive manufacturers, and manufacturer recalls.
The failure or inability to realize the benefits associated with our strategic investments.
The inaccuracy of estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements, or the effect of new accounting requirements or changes to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The performance of third-party vendors we rely onvolatility in the market price for key components of our business.common stock.
Factors relatedThe failure or inability to seasonal fluctuations inadequately protect our business.intellectual property.
The occurrence of severe weather events.
Factors related to the geographic concentration of our stores.
 
For more details on factors that could affect expectations, see Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” on Page 3849 of this report, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2017,2021, and our quarterly or current reports as filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Our filings are publicly available on our investor information home page at investors.carmax.com.  Requests for information may also be made to our Investor Relations Department by email to investor_relations@carmax.com or by calling 1-804-747-0422, ext. 4391.7865.  We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.



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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There have been no material changes to our market risk since February 28, 2017.2021.  For information on our exposure to market risk, refer to Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2017.2021.
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
Disclosure.  We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.  Our disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that this information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer (“CEO”) and the chief financial officer (“CFO”), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, with the participation of the CEO and CFO, we evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures.  Based upon that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting.    During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we implemented a new consumer auto loan accounting system and updated our business processes and internal controls as a result. There waswere no changeother changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended November 30, 2017,2021, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

For a discussion of certain legal proceedings, see Note 1516 to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


Item 1A.     Risk Factors
 
In connection with information set forth in this Form 10-Q, the factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for fiscal year ended February 28, 2017,2021, should be considered.  These risks could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.  There have been no material changes to the factors discussed in our Form 10‑K, except as follows:K.


The final impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could be materially different from our current estimates.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law in December 2017. The new law made numerous changes to federal corporate tax law that we expect will significantly reduce our effective tax rate in future periods. As disclosed in the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2017, our fourth quarter effective income tax rate will reflect the benefit of a pro-rata two-month tax rate reduction for fiscal 2018, which will partially offset a one-time unfavorable impact related to the revaluation of our deferred tax asset. The estimated impact of the new law is based on management’s current knowledge and assumptions and recognized impacts could be materially different from current estimates based on our actual results in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 and our further analysis of the new law.

Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
On October 22, 2014, we announced that23, 2018, the board had authorized the repurchase of up to $2 billion of our common stock expiring on December 31, 2016.  On June 28, 2016, we announced that the board had further authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $750 million of our common stock. At the same time, the board removed thewith no expiration date of the outstanding repurchase authorizations.date. Purchases may be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions at management’smanagement's discretion and the timing and amount of repurchases are determined based on sharestock price, market conditions, legal requirements and other factors. Shares repurchased are deemed authorized but unissued shares of common stock.

The following table provides information relating to the company’scompany's repurchase of common stock for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.2022. The table does not include transactions related to employee equity awards or the exercise of employee stock options.


Approximate
Dollar Value
Total Numberof Shares that
Total NumberAverageof Shares PurchasedMay Yet Be
of SharesPrice Paidas Part of PubliclyPurchased Under
PeriodPurchasedper ShareAnnounced Programthe Program
September 1 - 30, 2021448,500 $134.75 448,500 $931,090,293 
October 1 - 31, 2021284,480 $131.78 284,480 $893,602,019 
November 1 - 30, 2021118,098 $147.46 118,098 $876,187,778 
Total851,078 851,078 

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        Approximate
        Dollar Value
      Total Number of Shares that
  Total Number Average of Shares Purchased May Yet Be
  of Shares Price Paid as Part of Publicly Purchased Under
Period Purchased per Share Announced Program the Program
September 1 - 30, 2017 473,200
 $70.01
 473,200
 $1,218,679,474
October 1 - 31, 2017 443,669
 $75.40
 443,669
 $1,185,226,060
November 1 - 30, 2017 571,550
 $71.05
 571,550
 $1,144,614,884
Total 1,488,419
   1,488,419
  





Item 6.    Exhibits
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), filed herewith.
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), filed herewith.
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, filed herewith.
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
CARMAX, INC.
By:/s/  William D. Nash
William D. Nash
President and
Chief Executive Officer
By:/s/  Thomas W. ReedyEnrique N. Mayor-Mora
Thomas W. ReedyEnrique N. Mayor-Mora
ExecutiveSenior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
January 4, 20186, 2022



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