UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


 


FORM 10-Q


ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018


OR


¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to ______


 




Commission File Number: 001-38073
CARVANA CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


 
Delaware 81-4549921
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
1930 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


(602) 852-6604(480) 719-8809
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)






N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)


 


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. ý Yes  ¨ 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  ý Yes  ¨ No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, 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 filer   ¨
Accelerated filer  ¨
Non-accelerated filer  ý (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company   ¨
Emerging growth company ý
 
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. ý
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes  ý No
As of November 3, 2017,May 4, 2018, the registrant had 15,908,19530,146,712 shares of Class A common stock outstanding and 116,824,383109,707,101 shares of Class B common stock outstanding.
 




INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


  Page
PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1.Financial Statements 
 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 20162017
 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016
 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity / Members' Deficit for the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017
 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016
 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2.Management'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 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.Other Information
Item 6.Exhibits








CARVANA CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)



September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$103,454
 $39,184
$121,497
 $172,680
Restricted cash11,755
 10,266
18,428
 14,443
Accounts receivable, net11,639
 5,692
20,969
 14,105
Finance receivables held for sale, net37,519
 24,771
62,490
 45,564
Vehicle inventory192,242
 185,506
299,780
 227,446
Other current assets9,598
 9,822
18,159
 15,480
Total current assets366,207
 275,241
541,323
 489,718
Property and equipment, net125,996
 60,592
176,259
 148,681
Other assets2,969
 
3,152
 2,738
Total assets$495,172
 $335,833
$720,734
 $641,137
LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY / MEMBERS’ DEFICIT  
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$43,813
 $28,164
$62,483
 $50,306
Accounts payable due to related party2,142
 1,884
2,602
 1,802
Floor plan facility195,083
 165,313
348,533
 248,792
Current portion of long-term debt3,375
 1,057
6,138
 5,131
Total current liabilities244,413
 196,418
419,756
 306,031
Long-term debt, excluding current portion16,363
 4,404
66,788
 48,469
Other liabilities6,920
 
7,250
 7,093
Total liabilities267,696
 200,822
493,794
 361,593
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

 



 


Temporary equity - Class C redeemable preferred units - 0 and 43,089 units authorized and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
 250,972
Stockholders' equity / members' deficit:   
Members' deficit
 (115,961)
Preferred stock, $.01 par value - 50,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017
 
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value - 500,000 shares authorized, 15,513 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 201716
 
Class B common stock, $0.001 par value - 125,000 shares authorized, 117,236 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017117
 
Stockholders' equity:   
Class A Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, $1,000 liquidation value per share - 100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 201798,507
 97,127
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - 50,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017
 
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value - 500,000 shares authorized; 19,516 and 18,096 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively20
 18
Class B common stock, $0.001 par value - 125,000 shares authorized; 113,323 and 114,664 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively113
 115
Additional paid in capital35,447
 
41,603
 41,375
Accumulated deficit(7,419) 
(19,942) (12,899)
Total stockholders' equity / members' deficit attributable to Carvana Co.28,161
 (115,961)
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Carvana Co.120,301
 125,736
Non-controlling interests199,315
 
106,639
 153,808
Total stockholders' equity / members’ deficit227,476
 (115,961)
Total liabilities, temporary equity & stockholders' equity / members’ deficit$495,172
 $335,833
Total stockholders' equity226,940
 279,544
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity$720,734
 $641,137


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.




CARVANA CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
Sales and operating revenues:          
Used vehicle sales, net$208,113
 $92,115
 $550,442
 $241,098
$334,056
 $148,382
Wholesale vehicle sales7,459
 2,870
 21,003
 6,904
10,133
 5,726
Other sales and revenues, including $2,414, $0, $6,070 and $0, respectively, from related parties9,807
 3,859
 22,372
 10,319
Other sales and revenues, including $4,111 and $1,758, respectively, from related parties16,233
 4,965
Net sales and operating revenues225,379
 98,844
 593,817
 258,321
360,422
 159,073
Cost of sales204,963
 92,078
 547,616
 241,561
326,188
 149,327
Gross profit20,416
 6,766
 46,201
 16,760
34,234
 9,746
Selling, general and administrative expenses58,676
 27,995
 156,595
 71,971
83,186
 45,908
Interest expense, including $0, $0, $1,382 and $0, respectively, to related parties838
 725
 5,404
 2,231
Interest expense, including $0 and $141, respectively, to related parties3,541
 2,059
Other expense (income), net671
 31
 1,280
 (24)179
 218
Net loss before income taxes(39,769) (21,985) (117,078) (57,418)(52,672) (38,439)
Income tax provision
 
 
 

 
Net loss(39,769) (21,985) (117,078) (57,418)(52,672) (38,439)
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests(35,389) 
 (59,717) 
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests45,629
 
Net loss attributable to Carvana Co.$(4,380) $(21,985) $(57,361) $(57,418)(7,043) (38,439)
       
Dividends on Class A convertible preferred stock(1,345) 
Accretion of beneficial conversion feature on Class A convertible preferred stock(1,380) 
Net loss attributable to Class A common stockholders$(9,768) $(38,439)
Net loss per share of Class A common stock, basic and diluted(1)
$(0.29) $(0.16) $(0.86) $(0.42)$(0.53) $(0.28)
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock, basic and diluted(1)(2)
15,045
 15,000
 15,024
 15,000
18,346
 15,000


(1) Amounts for periods prior to the initial public offering have been retrospectively adjusted to give effect to 15.0 million shares of Class A common stock issued in the initial public offering and the Organizational Transactions described in Note 1.
(2) Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding have been adjusted for unvested restricted stock awards.


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.




CARVANA CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY / MEMBERS' DEFICIT
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)


   Class A Class B        
 Members' Deficit Shares Amount Shares Amount Additional Paid-in Capital Accumulated Deficit Non-controlling Interests Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance, December 31, 2016$(115,961) 
 $
 
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Equity-based compensation expense prior to Organizational Transactions158
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accrued return on Class C Redeemable Preferred Units prior to Organizational Transactions(9,439) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss prior to Organizational Transactions(49,942) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conversion of Class C Redeemable Preferred Units for Class A Units260,411
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of Organizational Transactions(85,227) 
 
 117,236
 117
 (174,255) 
 259,365
 85,227
Issuance of Class A common stock sold in initial public offering, net of underwriters' discounts and commissions and offering expenses
 15,000
 15
 
 
 205,910
 
 
 205,925
Net loss subsequent to Organizational Transactions
 
 
 
 
 
 (7,419) (59,717) (67,136)
Adjustments to non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 
 333
 
 (333) 
Issuance of restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures
 538
 1
 
 
 (1) 
 
 
Restricted stock surrendered in lieu of withholding taxes
 (27) 
 
 
 (399) 
 
 (399)
Options exercised  2
       28
     28
Equity-based compensation expense recognized subsequent to Organizational Transactions
 
 
 
 
 3,831
 
 
 3,831
Balance, September 30, 2017$
 15,513
 $16
 117,236
 $117
 $35,447
 $(7,419) $199,315
 $227,476
   Convertible Preferred Stock Class A Class B        
 Members' Deficit Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Additional Paid-in Capital Accumulated Deficit Non-controlling Interests Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance, December 31, 2016$(115,961) 
 $
 
 $
 
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Equity-based compensation expense158
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accrued return on Class C Redeemable Preferred Units(7,261) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss(38,439) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2017$(161,503) 
 $
 
 $
 
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
                      
Balance, December 31, 2017$
 100
 $97,127
 18,096
 $18
 114,664
 $115
 $41,375
 $(12,899) $153,808
 $279,544
Net loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (7,043) (45,629) (52,672)
Accretion of beneficial conversion feature on Class A Convertible Preferred Stock
 
 1,380
 
 
 
 
 (1,380) 
 
 
Preferred dividends
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,345) 
 
 (1,345)
Exchanges of LLC Units
 
 
 1,436
 2
 (1,341) (2) 1,540
 
 (1,540) 
Establishment of deferred tax assets related to increases in tax basis in Carvana Group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 7,484
 
 
 7,484
Establishment of valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets associated with increases in tax basis in Carvana Group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (7,484) 
 
 (7,484)
Forfeitures of restricted stock and restricted stock surrendered in lieu of withholding taxes
 
 
 (20) 
 
 
 (160) 
 
 (160)
Options exercised
 
 
 4
 
 
 
 63
 
 
 63
Equity-based compensation expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,510
 
 
 1,510
Balance, March 31, 2018$
 100
 $98,507
 19,516
 $20
 113,323
 $113
 $41,603
 $(19,942) $106,639
 $226,940


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


CARVANA CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
Net loss$(117,078) $(57,418)$(52,672) $(38,439)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization expense7,746
 3,020
4,605
 2,061
Loss on disposal of property and equipment882
 
103
 200
Provision for bad debt and valuation allowance805
 1,299
Provision for bad debt and finance receivable allowance597
 285
Gain on loan sales(14,982) (6,169)(9,891) (2,942)
Equity-based compensation expense3,989
 421
1,510
 158
Amortization and write-off of debt issuance costs1,407
 
323
 181
Originations of finance receivables(361,265) (160,713)(228,595) (96,528)
Proceeds from sale of finance receivables361,659
 228,480
220,357
 99,144
Proceeds from sale of finance receivables to related party
 1,531
Purchase of finance receivables from related party
 (74,589)
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable(6,159) (1,509)(6,969) (2,470)
Prepayment to related parties
 (1,404)
Vehicle inventory(5,962) (62,335)(72,030) (14,044)
Other current assets(1,206) (3,449)(2,998) 292
Other assets(1,722) 
297
 (2,856)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities8,694
 9,493
12,957
 (2,690)
Accounts payable to related party258
 (21,436)800
 2,508
Other liabilities6,920
 
157
 2,254
Net cash used in operating activities(116,014) (144,778)(131,449) (52,886)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment(59,408) (21,021)(28,011) (18,556)
Change in restricted cash(1,489) (2,299)
Net cash used in investing activities(60,897) (23,320)(28,011) (18,556)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
Proceeds from floor plan facility674,411
 246,880
393,119
 147,390
Payments on floor plan facility(644,641) (200,870)(293,378) (122,967)
Proceeds from Verde Credit Facility35,000
 

 20,000
Payments on Verde Credit Facility(35,000) 
Proceeds from long-term debt7,596
 
15,608
 
Payments on long-term debt(1,137) (107)(1,309) (260)
Payments of debt issuance costs, including $1,000 and $0 to related parties, respectively(1,000) (228)
Payments of debt issuance costs, including $0 and $1,000 to related parties, respectively(141) (1,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options28
 
63
 
Tax withholdings related to restricted stock awards(399) 
(160) 
Proceeds from issuance of Class C redeemable preferred units
 159,725
Class C redeemable preferred units issuance costs
 (82)
Net proceeds from initial public offering206,323
 
Dividends paid(1,528) 
Payments of costs related to issuance of Class A Convertible Preferred Stock(12) 
Payments of costs related to initial public offering
 (1,376)
Net cash provided by financing activities241,181
 205,318
112,262
 41,787
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents64,270
 37,220
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period39,184
 43,134
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$103,454
 $80,354
   
Supplemental cash flow information:   
Cash payments for interest to third parties$4,668
 $1,844
Cash payments for interest to related parties$382
 $30
Non-cash investing and financing activities:   
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$11,006
 $3,284
Capital expenditures financed through long-term debt$7,988
 $2,328
Accrual of return on Class C redeemable preferred units$9,439
 $13,224
Conversion of Class C redeemable preferred units to Class A units$260,411
 $
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(47,198) (29,655)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period187,123
 49,450
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$139,925
 $19,795
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



CARVANA CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


NOTE 1 — BUSINESS ORGANIZATION


Description of Business


Carvana Co. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Carvana Co. Sub (collectively, "Carvana Co.") together with its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a leading eCommercee-commerce platform for buying used cars. The Company is transforming the used car buying experience by giving consumers what they want — a wide selection, great value and quality, transparent pricing and a simple, no pressure transaction. UsingEach element of the Company’s website, consumers can researchCompany's business, from inventory procurement to fulfillment and identify a vehicle, inspect it usingoverall ease of the Company’s proprietary 360-degree vehicle imaging technology, obtain financing and warranty coverage, purchase the vehicle, and schedule delivery or pick-up, all from their desktop or mobile devices.online transaction, has been built for this singular purpose.


Organization and Initial Public Offering


Carvana Co. is a holding company that was formed as a Delaware corporation on November 29, 2016 for the purpose of completing an initial public offering ("IPO") and related transactions in order to operate the business of Carvana Group, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Carvana Group"). Substantially all of the Company’s assets and liabilities represent the assets and liabilities of Carvana Group. 


Carvana Group was formed as a limited liability company by DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates “DriveTime”) and commenced operations in 2012. Prior to November 1, 2014, Carvana Group was a wholly-owned subsidiary of DriveTime. On November 1, 2014 (the “Distribution Date”), DriveTime distributed its member units in Carvana Group to the unit holders of DriveTime on a pro rata basis (the “Distribution”). Carvana Group accounted for the Distribution as a spinoff transaction in accordance with ASC 505-60, Equity — Spinoffs and Reverse Spinoffs and reflected assets and liabilities before and after the Distribution Date at their historical basis.


On May 3, 2017, Carvana Co. completed its IPO of 15.0 million shares of Class A common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share. Carvana Co. received approximately $205.9$205.8 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, which it used to purchase approximately 18.8 million newly-issued membership interests of Carvana Group at a price per unit equal to 0.8 times the initial public offering price less underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.


Also in connection with the IPO, the Company completed the following organizational transactions (the “Organizational Transactions”):


Carvana Group amended and restated its limited liability company operating agreement (the "LLC Agreement") to, among other things, (i) eliminate a class of preferred membership interests, (ii) provide for two classes of common ownership interests in Carvana Group held by the then-existing holders of LLC units (the "Existing LLC Unitholders") consisting of Class B common units (the “Class B Units”) and Class A common units (the “Class A Units”), and (iii) appoint Carvana Co. as the sole manager of Carvana Group;


Carvana Co. amended and restated its certificate of incorporation to authorize (i) 50.0 million shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, (ii) 500.0 million shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and (iii) 125.0 million shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share. Each share of Class A common stock generally entitles its holder to one vote on all matters to be voted on by stockholders. Each share of Class B common stock held by Ernest Garcia, II, Ernie Garcia, III and entities controlled by one or both of them (collectively, the "Garcia Parties") generally entitles its holder to ten votes on all matters to be voted on by stockholders. All other shares of Class B common stock generally entitle their holders to one vote per share on all matters to be voted on by stockholders;


Carvana Group converted its outstanding Class C redeemable preferred units into approximately 43.1 million Class A Units;


Carvana Co. issued approximately 117.2 million shares of Class B common stock to holders of Class A Units, on a four-to-five basis with the number of Class A Units they owned, for nominal consideration; and,

CARVANA CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(Unaudited)







Carvana Co. transferred approximately 0.2 million Class A Units to Ernest Garcia, II in exchange for his 0.1% ownership interest in Carvana, LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of Carvana Group.


In accordance with the LLC Agreement, Carvana Co. has all management powers over the business and affairs of Carvana Group and conducts, directs and exercises full control over the activities of Carvana Group. Class A Units and Class B Units (the "LLC Units") do not hold voting rights, which results in Carvana Group being considered a variable interest entity ("VIE"). Due to Carvana Co.'s power to control and its significant economic interest in Carvana Group, it is considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE and the Company consolidates the financial results of Carvana Group. As of March 31, 2018, Carvana Co. owned approximately 13.9% of Carvana Group and the Existing LLC Unitholders owned the remaining 86.1%.


The Organizational Transactions described above are considered transactions between entities under common control. As a result, the financial statements for periods prior to the IPO and Organizational Transactions have been adjusted to combine the previously separate entities for presentation purposes.

Convertible Preferred Stock

On December 5, 2017, Carvana Co. amended and restated its certificate of incorporation to authorize 100,000 shares of Class A Convertible Preferred Stock, with an initial stated value of $1,000 per share and a par value of $0.01 per share (the "Convertible Preferred Stock") and, effective December 5, 2017, Carvana Group amended its LLC Agreement to, among other things, create a class of convertible preferred units. On December 5, 2017, Carvana Co. sold 100,000 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock for net proceeds of approximately $98.5 million, which it used to purchase 100,000 newly-issued convertible preferred units of Carvana Group (the "Convertible Preferred Units") at a price per unit equal to the initial stated value of the Convertible Preferred Stock less issuance costs.


NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. The Company believes the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016notes thereto included in the final prospectus for Carvana Co.’s IPO filed April 28, 2017 pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with the SEC.within our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
    
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and recurring items) necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2017, itsMarch 31, 2018, results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017changes in stockholders' equity and 2016, its cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016, and the changes in its stockholders' equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The Company discloses all material changes in its members’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 throughout the accompanying notes, and, therefore, does not separately present a statement of changes in members’ equity for this period in its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of full year performance because of the impact of seasonal and short-term variations.


As discussed in Note 1 — Business Organization, Carvana Group is considered a VIE and Carvana Co. consolidates its financial results due to the determination that it is the primary beneficiary. The Company reviews subsidiaries and affiliates, as well as other entities, to determine if it should be considered variable interest entities, and whether it should change the consolidation determinations based on changes in its characteristics. The Company considers an entity a VIE if its equity investors own an interest therein that lacks the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or if such investors do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or if the entity is structured with non-substantive voting interests. To determine whether or not the entity is consolidated with the Company’s results, the Company also evaluates which interests are variable interests in the VIE and which party is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.


Liquidity


The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company has incurred losses from inception through March 31, 2018, and expects to incur additional losses in the future. As the Company continues
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to fund growth into new markets, fund construction of vending machines and enhance technology and software development efforts, it needs access to substantial capital. From inception, the Company has funded operations through the sale of Class A Units, the sale of Class C Redeemable Preferred Units, capital contributions from DriveTime, its IPO completed on May 3, 2017 for net proceeds of approximately $205.9$205.8 million, the saleits issuance of Class C RedeemableA Convertible Preferred Units, capital contributions from DriveTimeStock on December 5, 2017 for net proceeds of approximately $98.5 million, and short-term funding from the Company’s majority owner. Additionally, the Company completed an offering of its Class A common stock on April 30, 2018 for net proceeds of approximately $173.3 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions but before deducting estimated offering expenses. The Company has historically funded vehicle inventory purchases through its Floor Plan Facility, described in further detail in Note 7 — Debt Instruments, and hashad approximately $79.9$1.5 million available under the Floor Plan Facility to fund future vehicle inventory purchases as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. The Company plans to increase the amount and extend the maturity date of financing available to purchase vehicle inventory by amending its existing Floor Plan Facility or by entering into a new agreement prior to the maturity date of the Floor Plan Facility. The Company has also funded somecertain of its capital expenditures through long-term financing with third parties as described in further detail in Note 7 —
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Debt Instruments. The Company has historically entered into various agreements under which it sells the finance receivables it originates to third parties. As of March 31, 2018, the Company sells finance receivables under multiple agreements, all of which expire in November 2018. The Company plans to extend or enter into new agreements to sell its finance receivables to third parties prior to the expiration of the agreements. Management believes that its current working capital and expected continued inventory and capital expenditure financing isare sufficient to fund operations for at least one year from the financial statement issuance date.


Use of Estimates


The preparation of these accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. Certain accounting estimates involve significant judgments, assumptions and estimates by management that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, which management considers to be critical accounting estimates. The judgments, assumptions and estimates used by management are based on historical experience, management’s experience and other factors, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions made by management, actual results could differ materially from these judgments and estimates, which could have a material impact on the carrying values of the Company’s assets and liabilities and the results of operations.


Segments

Business segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which discrete financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing operating performance. Based on the way the Company manages its business, the Company has determined that it currently operates with one reportable segment. The chief operating decision maker focuses on consolidated results in assessing operating performance and allocating resources. Furthermore, the Company offers similar products and services and uses similar processes to sell those products and services to similar classes of customers throughout the United States (“U.S.”). All revenue is generated and all assets are held in the U.S. for all periods presented.

Comprehensive Loss


During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, the Company did not have anyhad no other components of comprehensive incomeloss and, therefore, the net loss and comprehensive loss were the same for all periods presented.


Restricted Cash


The restricted cash includes the deposit required under the Company's Floor Plan Facility, which is 5% of the outstanding floor plan facility principal balance, as explained in Note 7 — Debt Instruments and amounts held as restricted cash as required under letter of credit agreements, as explained in Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies.


Income TaxesRevenue Recognition


The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities related to the expected future tax consequences arising from temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities based on enacted statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Any effects of changes in income tax rates or laws are included in income tax expense in the period of enactment. A valuation allowance is recognized if the Company determines it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be recognized.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-17, Interests Held through Related Parties That Are Under Common Control ("ASU 2016-17"), which updates the consolidation requirements when evaluating whether or not the entity is the primary beneficiary of a VIE with regard to interests held by related parties under common control. Under ASU 2016-17, entities will consider all indirect economic interests in a VIE held by related parties on a proportionate basis regardless of whether or not the related parties are under common control. The update is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Since the Company has adopted ASU 2015-02, ASU 2016-17 requires retrospective application to all periods presented. The Company adopted ASU 2016-17ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606") on January 1, 2017 and it did not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017,2018 using the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations ("ASU 2017-01"), which narrowsmodified retrospective method. ASC 606 prescribes a five-step model that includes: (1) identify the definition of a business and assists entities to evaluate whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions of assets or businesses. Under ASU 2017-01, when substantially allcontract; (2) identify the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the purchase of the assets are not deemed to comprise a business. The update is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-01 on January 1, 2017 and it did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted

Since May 2014, the FASB has issued several accounting standards updates related to revenue recognition including ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), which amends the guidance in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition ("ASC 605"), and provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. ASC 606 contains principles that an entity will apply toperformance obligations; (3) determine the measurement of revenuetransaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and timing of when it is recognized. The entity will(5) recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 addresses how entities should identify goods and services being provided to a customer, the unit of account for a principal versus agent assessment, how to evaluate whether a good or service is controlled before being transferred to a customer and how to assess whether an entity controls services performed by another party. ASC 606 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. The Company will adopt ASC 606 for interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2018 and plans to use the modified retrospective method.

The Company is continuing to evaluate all potential impacts of ASC 606. Thus far, the Company's assessment has included gaining an understanding of the new standard, inventorying its revenue streams, analyzing and mapping contract features to revenue streams and considering the enhancement of disclosures related to revenue. While the Company has not completed its evaluation, it expects similarwhen (or as) performance obligations to result under ASC 606 as compared with deliverables and separate units of accounting currently identified under ASC 605. The Company expects adoption of ASC 606 to impact the presentation of returns on its consolidated balance sheet.are satisfied. Based on the evaluation to date and the manner in which the Company recognizeshistorically recognized revenue, the Company doesadoption of ASC 606 did not anticipatehave a material impact on the amount or timing of its revenue recognition and the Company recognized no cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption.

Used Vehicle Sales

The Company sells used vehicles directly to its customers through its website. The prices of used vehicles are set forth in the customer contracts at stand-alone selling prices which are agreed to prior to delivery. The Company satisfies its performance obligation for used vehicle sales upon delivery when the transfer of title, risks and rewards of ownership and control pass to the customer. The Company recognizes revenue at the agreed upon purchase price stated in the contract, including any delivery charges, less an estimate for returns. Estimates for returns are based on an analysis of historical experience, trends and sales data. Changes in these estimates are reflected as an adjustment to revenue in the period identified. The amount of consideration received for used vehicle sales includes noncash consideration representing the value of trade-in vehicles, if applicable, as stated in the contract. Prior to the delivery of the vehicle, the payment is received or financing has been arranged. Payments from customers that finance their purchases with third parties are typically due and collected within 30 days of delivery of the used vehicle. Revenue excludes any sales taxes that are collected from customers.

Wholesale Vehicle Sales

The Company sells vehicles to wholesalers. These vehicles sold to wholesalers are primarily acquired from customers
who trade-in their existing vehicles that do not meet the Company’s quality standards to list and sell through its website. The Company satisfies its performance obligation for wholesale vehicle sales when the wholesale purchaser obtains control of the underlying vehicle, which is upon delivery when the transfer of title, risks and rewards of ownership and control pass to the customer. The Company recognizes revenue at the amount it expects to receive for the used vehicle, which is the fixed price determined at the auction. The purchase price of the wholesale vehicle is typically due and collected within 30 days of delivery of the wholesale vehicle.

Other Sales and Revenues

Other sales and revenues include gains on the sales of finance receivables, commissions on vehicle service contracts (“VSCs”), GAP waiver coverage, and interest income received on finance receivables prior to selling them to investors. The Company accounts for the sale of finance receivables in accordance with ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing ofFinancial Assets as described in the footnotes to the Company's annual financial statements included in its Annual Report filed on Form 10-K with the SEC on March 6, 2018.

Customers purchasing used vehicles from the Company may enter into contracts for VSCs. The Company sells and receives a commission on VSCs under a master dealer agreement with DriveTime, pursuant to which the Company sells VSCs that DriveTime administers and is the obligor. The Company recognizes commission revenue at the time of sale, net of a reserve for estimated contract cancellations. The reserve for cancellations is estimated based upon historical experience and recent trends and is reflected as a reduction of other sales and revenues. Changes in these estimates are reflected as an adjustment to revenue in the period identified.

Customers that finance their used vehicle purchases with the Company may enter into contracts to purchase GAP waiver coverage, which provides customers with the promise that whoever then holds the underlying finance receivable will not attempt collection of a loan balance that is in excess of the value of the financed vehicle in the event of a total loss. The price of GAP waiver coverage is set forth in each contract. GAP waiver coverage is recognized as the performance obligation is satisfied over the period of coverage, generally on a straight-line basis over the term of the related finance receivable, less a reserve for cancellations. The reserve for cancellations is estimated based upon historical experience and recent trends and is reflected as a reduction of other sales and revenues. Changes in these estimates are reflected as an adjustment to other sales and revenues in the period identified. Upon selling the finance receivable, the Company recognizes any remaining deferred revenue. DriveTime administers the GAP waiver coverage.
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Adoption of New Accounting Standards

As discussed above, the Company adopted ASC 606 on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. ASC 606 requires the reserve for vehicle inventory returns to be presented separately from vehicle inventory, where the Company previously presented it. As of December 31, 2017, the reserve for estimated returns included within vehicle inventory was approximately $2.6 million. As of March 31, 2018, the reserve for estimated returns included within other current assets was approximately $4.3 million. Furthermore, based on the manner in which the Company recognizes revenue, the adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on the amount or timing of its revenue recognition and the Company recognized no cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows — Classification of Certain Receipts and Payments (“ASU 2016-15”), which provides additional clarity on the classification of specific events on the statement of cash flows including debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from settlement of insurance claims, distributions received from equity method investees and beneficial interests in securitization transactions. The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 did not have a material effect on its consolidated statements of cash flows.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows — Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”), which requires the statement of cash flows to include restricted cash with its cash and cash equivalents balance and a reconciliation between all cash items on the balance sheet and the balance presented in the statement of cash flows. In addition, changes in restricted cash related to transfers between cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash will not be presented as cash flow activities in the statement of cash flows. The Company adopted ASU 2016-18 on January 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis. As a result, changes in restricted cash are no longer presented as investing cash flow activities and the restricted cash balance is included with cash and cash equivalents in the beginning and end of adopting ASC 606.period balances on the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows for all periods presented. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, changes in restricted cash included within cash used in investing activities, as originally presented, was approximately $1.2 million.


Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases(Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”) related to the accounting for leases. This ASU 2016-02 introduces a lessee model that requires a right-of-use asset and lease obligation to be presented on the balance sheet for all leases, whether operating or financing. The ASU 2016-02 eliminates the requirement in current U.S. GAAP for an entity to use bright-line tests in determining lease classification. Expense recognition on the income statement remains similar to current lease accounting guidance. The ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company plans to adopt this ASU 2016-02 for its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019. The adoption of this ASU 2016-02 will require the recognition of a right-of-use asset and a lease obligation for the Company’s leases (see Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies). While the Company is still evaluating the full effect this guidance will have on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, the Company anticipates recognizing right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities, which will have a material impact upon adoption primarily on its consolidated balance sheets and related disclosures, and will increase total assets and liabilities.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which amends the guidance on the impairment of financial instruments by requiring measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, and earlier adoption is permitted beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements, and plans to adopt ASU 2016-13 for its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020. Finance receivables originated in connection with the Company’s vehicle sales are held for sale and are sold to third parties. As a result, the Company does not presently hold any finance receivables until maturity. Therefore, the Company does not expect adoption of ASU 2016-13 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 3 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

The following table summarizes property and equipment, net as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Land and site improvements$11,474
 $9,355
Buildings and improvements52,458
 14,750
Transportation fleet29,262
 16,520
Software15,673
 10,065
Furniture, fixtures and equipment10,728
 3,704
Total property and equipment excluding construction in progress119,595
 54,394
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(16,391) (9,752)
Property and equipment excluding construction in progress, net103,204
 44,642
Construction in progress22,792
 15,950
Property and equipment, net$125,996
 $60,592

Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $3.1 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and approximately $7.7 million and $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. These amounts primarily relate to assets associated with selling, general and
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NOTE 3 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

The following table summarizes property and equipment, net as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (in thousands):

March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Land and site improvements$16,609
 $11,656
Buildings and improvements64,606
 60,804
Transportation fleet44,357
 39,153
Software24,614
 21,009
Furniture, fixtures and equipment13,907
 12,239
Total property and equipment excluding construction in progress164,093
 144,861
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(25,343) (20,453)
Property and equipment excluding construction in progress, net138,750
 124,408
Construction in progress37,509
 24,273
Property and equipment, net$176,259
 $148,681


Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $4.6 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which relates to selling, general and administrative activities and are included as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The Company capitalized internal use software costs totaling approximately $7.7 million and $2.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which is included in software and construction in progress in the table above. The Company capitalized approximately $1.9 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and approximately $5.5 million and $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, of payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with and who devote time to the development of software products for internal use.


NOTE 4 — ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES


The following table summarizes accounts payable and other accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 20162017 (in thousands):
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Accounts payable$15,866
 $10,546
Sales taxes and vehicle licenses and fees13,615
 9,034
Accrued property and equipment6,325
 8,325
Accrued compensation and benefits4,193
 5,054
Accrued advertising costs3,539
 4,265
Other accrued liabilities18,945
 13,082
Total accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$62,483
 $50,306
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Accounts payable$11,543
 $6,208
Accrued property and equipment9,749
 3,045
Sales taxes and vehicle licenses and fees7,635
 4,265
Accrued compensation and benefits2,419
 3,398
Accrued inventory costs2,173
 3,480
Accrued advertising costs1,689
 1,281
Other accrued liabilities8,605
 6,487
Total accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$43,813
 $28,164



NOTE 5 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Shared Services Agreement with DriveTime

In November 2014, the Company and DriveTime entered into a shared services agreement whereby DriveTime provided certain accounting and tax, legal and compliance, information technology, telecommunications, benefits, insurance, real estate, equipment, corporate communications, software and production and other services to facilitate the transition of these services to the Company on a standalone basis (the “Shared Services Agreement”). The Shared Services Agreement was most recently amended and restated in April 2017 and operates on a year-to-year basis after February 2019, with the Company having the right to terminate any or all services with 30 days' prior written notice and DriveTime having the right terminate certain services effective December 2017 and other services effective July 2018, in each case with 90 days' prior written notice. DriveTime provides the Company with certain benefits, tax reporting and compliance, telecommunications and information technology services under the amended agreement. Charges allocated to the Company are based on the Company’s actual use of the specific services detailed in the Shared Services Agreement. Total expenses related to the shared services agreement were approximately $0.0 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and approximately $0.1 million and $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement

The Company entered into an agreement to share usage of two aircraft operated by Verde Investments, Inc., an affiliate of DriveTime, (“Verde”) on October 22, 2015, and the agreement was subsequently amended on May 15, 2017. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company agreed to reimburse Verde for actual expenses for each of its flights. The original agreement was for 12 months, with perpetual 12-month automatic renewals. Either the Company or Verde can terminate the agreement with 30 days’ prior written notice. The Company reimbursed Verde approximately $0.0 million and $0.1 million under this agreement during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million under this agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


Lease Agreements


In November 2014, the Company and DriveTime entered into a lease agreement that governs the Company’s access to and utilization of temporary storage, reconditioning, office,offices and parking space at various DriveTime inspection and reconditioning centers ("IRCs") and retail facilities (the "DriveTime Lease Agreement"). The DriveTime Lease Agreement was most recently amended in August 2017.March 2018. Lease duration varies by location, with initial terms expiring between 2018 and 2024. Most of the earliest expiration occurring in 2017. Most delivery hubsretail facilities have two-year terms and the Company is entitled to exercise up to two consecutive one-year renewal options at up to ten of these locations. The DriveTime Lease Agreement provides that the Company may take over DriveTime's leases for the inspection and reconditioning centersIRCs that the Company uses as IRCs in their entirety on July 31, 2018, subject to the Company, at DriveTime's request, obtaining releases of DriveTime's liability under the applicable leases and causing DriveTime to be paid for any unamortized costs.purchasing DriveTime's tenant improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment.


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Under the DriveTime Lease Agreement, the Company pays a monthly rental fee related to its pro rata utilization of space at each facility plus a pro rata share of each facility’s actual insurance costs and real estate taxes. The Company is additionally responsible for paying for any tenant improvements it requires to conduct its operations and its share of estimated costs incurred by DriveTime related to preparing these sites for use. As it relates to locations where the Company reconditions vehicles, the Company’s share of facility and shared reconditioning supplies expenses are calculated monthly by multiplyingbased on the actual costs for operating the inspection centers byand the Company’s pro rata share of total reconditioned vehicles and parking spaces at such inspection centers in a given month. Management has determined that the costs allocated to the Company are based on a reasonable methodology.


Separate from the DriveTime Lease Agreement, in December 2016, the Company entered into a lease agreement related to a vehicle inspection and reconditioning center in Tolleson, Arizona, with Verde Investments, Inc., an affiliate of DriveTime ("Verde"), with an initial term of approximately 15 years. The lease agreement requires monthly rental payments and can be extended for four additional five-year periods. In February 2017, the Company also entered into a lease with DriveTime for sole occupancy of a fully-operational inspection and reconditioning center in Winder, Georgia, where the Company previously maintained partial occupancy. The lease has an initial term of eight years, subject to the Company's ability to exercise three renewal options of five years each. The base rent for both of these leases will be subject to adjustment each year beginning January 1, 2018, increasing in an amount equal to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index, which amount shall not exceed 5% and shall not be less than 2%.


Expenses related to these lease agreements are allocated based on usage to inventory and selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations. Costs allocated to inventory are recognized as cost of sales when the inventory is sold. During the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, total costs related to these lease agreements were approximately $1.8$2.2 million with approximately $0.6$1.0 million and $1.2 million allocated to inventory and selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively. During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2017, total costs related to these lease agreements were approximately $5.2$1.6 million with approximately $1.8$0.6 million and $3.4 million allocated to inventory and selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, total costs related to these lease agreements were approximately $0.7 million with approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million allocated to inventory and selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, total costs related to these lease agreements were approximately $1.8 million with approximately $1.1 million and $0.7$1.0 million allocated to inventory and selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively.

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Corporate Office Leases

In November 2015, the Company entered into a lease agreement with Verde for its then corporate headquarters. The rent expense incurred related to this lease for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was approximately $0.2 million and $0.6 million. In December 2016,Verde sold the building and assigned the lease to a third party.


During the first quarter of 2017, the Company subleased additional office space at DriveTime’s corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Pursuant to this arrangement, the Company incurred rent expense of approximately $0.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. ThisMarch 31, 2017, after which this arrangement terminated in March 2017.was terminated.


As discussed in Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies, inIn September 2016, the Company entered into a lease with a third party for the second floor of its corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. DriveTime guarantees up to $0.5 million of the Company's rent payments under that lease through September 2019. In connection with that lease, the Company entered into a sublease with DriveTime for the use of the first floor of the same building. Pursuant to thisThe lease and sublease which haseach have a term of 83 months, and is co-terminus with DriveTime's master lease, subject to the right to exercise three five-year extension options,options. Pursuant to the sublease, which is co-terminus with DriveTime's master lease, the Company will pay DriveTime rent equal to the amounts due under DriveTime's master lease. During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, the rent expense incurred related to this first floor sublease was approximately $0.2 million and $0.5$0.1 million, respectively.

Vehicle Inventory Purchases

Through September 2016, the Company selected vehicle inventory and used DriveTime's auction numbers to facilitate purchases under a non-interest bearing agreement requiring periodic repayments. Vehicles purchased under this agreement were acquired by the Company at DriveTime's cost of the vehicles purchased with no markup. Beginning October 1, 2016, the Company purchased its vehicle inventory independently and made the payments itself through its vehicle inventory financing and security agreement. See Note 7 — Debt Instruments for further information.

Repurchase of Finance Receivables from DriveTime

On January 20, 2016, the Company repurchased approximately $72.4 million of finance receivables from DriveTime related to loans the Company originated and previously sold under the terms of the DriveTime receivable purchase agreement (the “DriveTime Receivable Purchase Agreement”) discussed below for a price of approximately $74.6 million. Such receivables were immediately sold by the Company to third party purchasers under the transfer and note purchase and security agreements for the same price of approximately $74.6 million.

DriveTime Receivable Purchase Agreement

In June 2014, the Company entered into the DriveTime Receivable Purchase Agreement pursuant to which the Company may sell to DriveTime and DriveTime may purchase from the Company finance receivables that the Company originates in conjunction with the sale of vehicles. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company did not have any receivables due from DriveTime for the sales of such receivables. As of September 30, 2017, DriveTime is not obligated to make any additional purchases under the agreement.


Master Dealer Agreement


In December 2016, the Company entered into a master dealer agreement with DriveTime (the "Master Dealer Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company may sell certain ancillary products, including vehicle service contracts ("VSCs"), and GAP waiver coverage to customers purchasing a vehicle from the Company through its transaction platform.Company. The Company earns a commission on each VSC sold to its customers and DriveTime is obligated by and subsequently administers the VSCs. The Company collects the retail purchase price of the VSCs from its customers and remits the purchase price net feeof commission to DriveTime on a periodic basis. During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized approximately $2.4$4.1 million and $6.1$1.8 million, respectively, of commissions earned on VSCs sold to its customers and administered by DriveTime. The commission earned on the sale of these VSCs is included in other sales and revenues in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statementstatements of operations.


DriveTime also administers the Company's GAP waiver coverage under the Master Dealer Agreement. The Company pays a per-contract fee to DriveTime to administer the GAP waiver coverage it sells to its customers. The Company incurred approximately $0.0 million related to the administration of GAP waiver coverage in each of the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

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Shared Services Agreement with DriveTime

In November 2014, the Company and DriveTime entered into a shared services agreement whereby DriveTime provided certain accounting and tax, legal and compliance, information technology, telecommunications, benefits, insurance, real estate, equipment, corporate communications, software and production and other services to facilitate the transition of these services to the Company on a standalone basis (the “Shared Services Agreement”). The Company incurred an inconsequential amount of expenses related to the shared services agreement in each of the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement

The Company entered into an agreement to share usage of two aircraft operated by DriveTime on October 22, 2015, and the agreement was subsequently amended on May 15, 2017. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company agreed to reimburse DriveTime for actual expenses for each of the flights in which the Company uses the aircrafts. The original agreement was for 12 months, with perpetual 12-month automatic renewals. Either the Company or DriveTime can terminate the agreement with 30 days’ prior written notice. The Company reimbursed DriveTime approximately $0.1 million under this agreement during the each of the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

Credit Facility with Verde


On February 27, 2017, the Company entered into a credit facility with Verde for an amount up to $50.0 million (the "Verde Credit Facility"). The Company could draw up to five loans in minimum amounts of $10.0 million each during the term of the agreement. Amounts outstanding accrued interest at a rate of 12.0% per annum, compounding semi-annually and payable in kind and scheduled to mature in August 2018.annum. Upon execution of the agreement, the Company paid Verde a commitment fee of $1.0 million. Immediately prior toIn connection with the Company's IPO, the outstanding balance underCompany repaid the Verde Credit Facility was $35.0 million. The outstanding principal balance of $35.0 million and accrued interest of approximately $0.4 million were repaid in full and the Verde Credit Facility agreement terminated in connection with the IPO completed on May 3, 2017.terminated.


IP License Agreement


In February 2017, the Company entered into a license agreement that governs the rights of certain intellectual property owned by the Company and the rights of certain intellectual property owned by DriveTime. The license agreement generally provides that each party grants to the other certain limited exclusive (other than with respect to the licensor party and its affiliates) and non-exclusive licenses to use certain of its intellectual property and each party agrees to certain covenants not to sue the other party, its affiliates and certain of its service providers in connection with various patent claims. The exclusive license to DriveTime is limited to the business that is primarily of subprime used car sales to retail customers. However, upon a change of control of either party, both parties’ license rights as to certain future improvements to licensed intellectual property and all limited exclusivity rights are terminated. The agreement does not provide a license to any of the Company's patents, trademarks, logos, customers’ personally identifiable information or any intellectual property related to the Company's vending machine,machines, automated vehicle photography or certain other elements of the Company's brand.


Accounts Payable Due to Related Party


Amounts payable to DriveTime and Verde under the agreements explained above, as well as invoices DriveTime initially paid on behalf of the Company for vehicle reconditioning costs and general and administrative expenses, are included in accounts payable to related party in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, approximately $2.1$2.6 million and $1.9$1.8 million, respectively, was due to related parties primarily related to lease agreements, shared service fees, net VSC fees collected from customers and repayments to DriveTime for invoices paid on behalf of the Company.


NOTE 6 — FINANCE RECEIVABLE SALE AGREEMENTS

Transfer Agreements and Note Purchase and Security Agreements

In January 2016, the Company entered into transfer agreements pursuant to which it sold finance receivables meeting certain underwriting criteria to certain third party purchasers who engage DriveTime as servicer of such receivables. Pursuant to certain note purchase and security agreements, entered into in connection with the transfer agreements, such third party purchasers of receivables issued notes to certain parties, including Delaware Life Insurance Company (“Delaware Life”), in which Mark Walter has a substantial ownership interest. Mark Walter also indirectly controls CVAN Holdings, LLC, an Existing LLC Unitholder, and has non-controlling ownership interests in the other note purchasers under the note purchase and security agreements. On February 27, 2017, Delaware Life sold its interest in the notes under the note purchase and security agreements to an unrelated third party, but remains the administrative agent and paying agent for the note purchasers. Pursuant to the note purchase and security agreements, Delaware Life advanced $63.0 million through December 31, 2016 to the trusts that purchased the Company's automotive finance receivables. Under this agreement through September 30, 2016, the Company had sold $220.0 million of finance receivables, including approximately $72.4 million of finance receivables repurchased from DriveTime. The Company recognized gain on loan sales of approximately $2.4 million and $6.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, which is included in other sales and revenues in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2017, there was no unused capacity under the note purchase and security agreements.

Master Purchase and Sale Agreement and Master Transfer Agreement


In December 2016, the Company entered into a master purchase and sale agreement (the "Purchase and Sale Agreement") and a master transfer agreement (the "Master"2016 Master Transfer Agreement") pursuant to which it sells finance receivables meeting
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certain underwriting criteria to certain third party purchasers, including Ally. DriveTime is the servicer of finance receivables soldAlly Bank and Ally Financial (the "Ally Parties"). Through November 2017 under both agreements. Under the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the 2016 Master Transfer Agreement, the Company cancould sell up to an aggregate of $375.0 million, and $292.2 million, respectively, in principal balances of finance receivables subject to adjustment as described in the respective agreements. On November 3, 2017, the Company amended its Purchase and Sale Agreement to increase the aggregate amount of principal balances of finance receivables it can sell from $375.0 million to
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$1.5 billion. Also on November 3, 2017, the Company terminated the remaining capacity under the 2016 Master Transfer Agreement and replaced this facility by entering into a new master transfer agreement (the "2017 Master Transfer Agreement") with a third party under which the third party has committed to purchase up to an aggregate of approximately $357.1 million in principal balances of finance receivables.

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company sold approximately $241.3$125.6 million in principal balances of finance receivables under the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and approximately $106.6$85.5 million in principal balances of finance receivables under the 2017 Master Transfer Agreement. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there was approximately $112.4 million$1.0 billion and $177.1$239.5 million of unused capacity under the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the 2017 Master Transfer Agreement, respectively.

In December 2016, During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company incurredsold approximately $0.9$67.9 million in principal balances of costs directly attributable to establishingfinance receivables under the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and approximately $28.6 million in principal balances of finance receivables under the 2016 Master Transfer Agreement. These costs are included as a component of other assets on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and are expensed as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses over the period the Company sells finance receivables under these agreements.


The total gain on loan sales related to finance receivables sold to third parties under these agreements during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 was approximately $6.6$9.9 million and $15.0$2.9 million, respectively, which is included in other sales and revenues in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.


NOTE 7 — DEBT INSTRUMENTS


Floor Plan Facility


The Company has a floor plan facility with a third party to finance its used vehicle inventory, which is secured by substantially all of its assets, other than the Company's interests in real property (the "Floor Plan Facility"). The Company most recently amended the Floor Plan Facility in August 2017 to, among other things, extend the maturity date to December 31, 2018, and increase the available credit to $275.0 million through December 31, 2017 and to $350.0 million from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. The Company is required to make monthly interest payments at a rate per annum equal to one-month LIBOR plus 3.65%, effective August 1, 2017. The Floor Plan Facility requires that at least 5% of the total principal amount owed to the lender is held as restricted cash.


Repayment in an amount equal to the amount of the advance or loan must be made within five business days of selling or otherwise disposing of the underlying vehicle inventory.inventory, unless customers financed the purchase by originating an automotive finance receivable. For used vehicle sales involving financing originated by the Company and sold under either the Purchase and Sale Agreement or the 2017 Master Transfer Agreement as mentioned in Note 6 — Finance Receivable Sale Agreements, the lender has extended repayment to the earlier of fifteen business days after the sale of the used vehicle or one day following the sale of the related finance receivable. In November 2017, the Company also entered into a letter agreement to extend repayment of amounts due under the Floor Plan Facility for used vehicle sales involving financing that are not sold under either the Purchase and Sale Agreement or the 2017 Master Transfer Agreement. With respect to such vehicles, the lender agreed to extend repayment of the advance or the loan for such vehicles to the earlier of fifteen business days after the sale of the vehicle or two business days following the funding of the related finance receivable. Outstanding balances related to vehicles held in inventory for more than 180 days require monthly principal payments equal to 10% of the original principal amount of that vehicle until the remaining outstanding balance is the lesser of i)(i) 50% of the original principal amount or ii)(ii) 50% of the wholesale value. Prepayments may be made without incurring a premium or penalty. Additionally, the Company is permitted to make prepayments to the lender to be held as principal payments under the Floor Plan Facility and subsequently re-borrow such amounts.


As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the interest rate on the Floor Plan Facility was approximately 4.88%5.53%, the Company had an outstanding balance under this facility of approximately $195.1$348.5 million, borrowing capacity available of approximately $79.9$1.5 million and held approximately $9.8$17.4 million in restricted cash related to this facility. As of December 31, 2016,2017, the Company held approximately $8.4$12.4 million in restricted cash related to this facility.


Long-Term Debt

Notes Payable

The Company has entered into promissory note and disbursement agreements to finance certain equipment for its transportation fleet and building improvements. The assets financed with the proceeds from these notes serve as the collateral
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Notes Payable

From time to time, the Company enters into promissory note agreements to finance equipment for its transportation fleet. The assets financed with the proceeds from these notes serve as the collateral for each note and certain security agreements related to these assets have cross collateralization and cross default provisions with respect to one another. Each note has a fixed annual interest rate, a two to five-year term and requires monthly payments. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the outstanding principal of these notes had a weighted-average interest rate of 5.8%5.6% and totaled approximately $16.7$30.5 million, of which approximately $3.4$6.1 million is due within the next twelve months and is included as current portion of long-term debt in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.


Other Long-Term DebtFinance Leases


TheBeginning in 2017, the Company has financed certain purchases and construction of its property and equipment through avarious sale and leaseback transaction which is treated as a financing transaction in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.transactions. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, none of these transactions have qualified for sale accounting due to forms of continuing involvement, such as repurchase options or renewal periods that extend the lease for substantially all of the asset's remaining useful life, and are therefore accounted for as financing transactions. These arrangements require monthly payments and have initial terms that expire in fifteen to twenty years. Some of the agreements are subject to renewal options of up to twenty years and base rent increases throughout the term. As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding liability associated with this arrangementthese sale and leaseback arrangements, net of debt issuance costs, is approximately $3.0$42.4 million and is included in long-term debt in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

In November 2017, the Company entered into a master sale-leaseback agreement (the "MSLA") pursuant to which it may sell and lease back certain of its properties and construction improvements. A portion of the Company's finance leases described above are through the MSLA. A portion of the fixed rental payments set forth in the respective lease agreements are payable annually beginning in November 2019. Under the MSLA, at any time the Company may elect to, and beginning in November 2019 or until a property owner of a leased site consents to the sale-leaseback, the purchaser has the right to, demand that the Company repurchase one or more of the properties sold and leased back pursuant to the MSLA for an amount equal to the repurchase price. Repurchase prices are defined in each of the applicable leases and are generally the original purchase prices plus any accrued and unpaid rent. As of March 31, 2018, the repurchase prices for all properties under the MSLA excluding unpaid rent totaled approximately $28.8 million. Under the MSLA, the total sales price of properties the Company has sold and is leasing back at any point in time is limited to $75.0 million. As of March 31, 2018, the Company may sell and lease back an additional approximately $46.2 million of its property and equipment under the MSLA.


NOTE 8 — STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


Organizational Transactions


Immediately prior to the IPO, Carvana Co. amended and restated its certificate of incorporation to, among other things authorize (i) 50.0 million shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, (ii) 500.0 million shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and (iii) 125.0 million shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share. On December 5, 2017, Carvana Co. amended and restated its certificate of incorporation to authorize 100,000 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, with an initial stated value of $1,000 per share and a par value of $0.01 per share. Each share of Class A common stock generally entitles its holder to one vote on all matters to be voted on by stockholders. Each share of Class B common stock held by the Garcia Parties generally entitles its holder to ten votes on all matters to be voted on by stockholders, for so long as the Garcia Parties maintain direct or indirect beneficial ownership of at least 25% of the outstanding shares of Carvana Co.'s Class A common stock determined on an as-exchanged basis assuming that all of the Class A Units and Class B common stockUnits were exchanged for Class A common stock. All other shares of Class B common stock generally entitle their holders to one vote per share on all matters to be voted on by stockholders. Holders of Class B common stock are not entitled to receive dividends and would not be entitled to receive any distributions upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding down of the Company. Holders of Class A and Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all matters presented to stockholders for their vote or approval, except as otherwise required by applicable law.


As described in Note 1 — Business Organization, Carvana Group amended and restated its LLC Agreement to, among other things, provide for two classes of common ownership interests in Carvana Group. Carvana Group’s two remaining classes of membershipcommon ownership interests are Class A Units and Class B Units. Carvana Co. is required to, at all times, maintain (i) a four-to-five ratio between the number of shares of Class A common stock issued and outstanding by Carvana Co. and the number of Class A Units owned by Carvana Co. (subject to certain exceptions for treasury shares and shares underlying certain convertible or exchangeable securities and subject to adjustment as set forth in the exchange agreement (the "Exchange Agreement") further discussed below, and taking into account Carvana Sub’s 0.1% ownership interest in Carvana, LLC) and (ii) a four-to-five ratio between the number of shares of Class B common stock owned by the Existing LLC Unitholders and the number of
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Class A Units owned by the Existing LLC Unitholders. The Company may issue shares of Class B common stock only to the extent necessary to maintain these ratios. Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only together with an equala corresponding number of LLC Units if Carvana Co., at the election of an Existing LLC Unitholder, exchanges LLC Units for shares of Class A common stock.

As part of the Organizational Transactions, Carvana Co. issued approximately 117.2 million shares of Class B common stock to holders of Class A Units on a four-to-five basis with the number of Class A Units they owned.


As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there were approximately 165.8165.9 million and 5.66.1 million Class A Units and Class B Units (as adjusted for the participation thresholds), respectively, issued and outstanding. As discussed in Note 10 — Equity-Based Compensation, Class B Units arewere issued under the Company’s LLC Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity“LLC Equity Incentive Plan”) and are subject to a participation threshold and are earned over the requisite service period.

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Initial Public Offering


As described in Note 1 — Business Organization, on May 3, 2017, Carvana Co. completed its IPO of 15.0 million shares of Class A common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share. Carvana Co. received approximately $205.9$205.8 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. Carvana Co. used the proceeds to purchase approximately 18.8 million newly-issued membership interestsLLC Units of Carvana Group at a price per unit equal to 0.8 times the initial public offering price less underwriting discounts and commissions. In connection with the IPO, Carvana Co. transferred approximately 0.2 million Class A Units to Ernest Garcia, II in exchange for his 0.1% ownership interest in Carvana, LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of Carvana Group. After the transfer Carvana Co. owned approximately 18.6 million Class A Units.

The Company incurred approximately $4.7 million of legal, accounting, printing and other professional fees directly related to the IPO, including $1.3 million incurred during 2016, of which$0.4 million were paid during 2016. Upon completion of the IPO, the total costs incurred for the IPO were charged against additional paid-in capital.


Exchange Agreement


Carvana Co. and the Existing LLC Unitholders entered into an Exchange Agreement under which each Existing LLC Unitholder (and certain permitted transferees thereof) may exchange their LLC Units forreceive shares of the Company's Class A common stock in exchange for their LLC Units on a four-to-five conversion ratio, or cash at the option of the Company, subject to conversion ratio adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassifications and similar transactions and subject to vesting and the respective participation threshold for Class B Units. To the extent such owners also hold Class B common stock, they will be required to deliver to Carvana Co. a number of shares of Class B common stock equal to the number of shares of Class A common stock being exchanged for. Any shares of Class B common stock so delivered will be canceled. The number of exchangeable Class B Units is determined based on the value of Carvana Co.'s Class A common stock and the applicable participation threshold.


During the three months ended March 31, 2018, certain Existing LLC Unitholders exchanged approximately 1.8 million LLC Units and approximately 1.3 million shares of Class B common stock for approximately 1.4 million newly-issued shares of Class A common stock. Simultaneously, and in connection with these exchanges, Carvana Co. received approximately 1.8 million LLC Units, increasing its total ownership interest in Carvana Group, and canceled the exchanged shares of Class B common stock.

Convertible Preferred Stock

On December 5, 2017, Carvana Co. sold 100,000 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock for a purchase price of $100.0 million and net proceeds of approximately $98.5 million, which it used to purchase 100,000 Convertible Preferred Units of Carvana Group at a price per unit equal to the initial stated value of the Convertible Preferred Stock less issuance costs. The Convertible Preferred Stock has a par value of $0.01 per share and a liquidation value of $1,000 per share.

At the holder's request beginning on January 29, 2018, any or all shares of the Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible into shares of Class A common stock at an initial conversion rate of 50.78 shares of Class A common stock per share of Convertible Preferred Stock. On or after December 5, 2018, the Company will have the option to cause all shares of Convertible Preferred Stock to be converted into shares of Class A common stock or cash, at the Company's election, if the 10-day volume-weighted average price equals or exceeds 150% of the conversion price as set forth in the agreement. In the event Carvana Co. issues any shares of Class A common stock upon conversion of any shares of Convertible Preferred Stock or in connection with any change of control repurchase of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, a corresponding number of Convertible Preferred Units shall be canceled and cease to be outstanding, and Carvana Group will issue Class A Units to Carvana Co. on a four-to-five ratio between the number of shares of Class A common stock issued by Carvana Co. to the holders of the Convertible Preferred Stock and the number of Class A Units issued. As of March 31, 2018, the holder has not converted any shares of Convertible Preferred Stock.

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The initial conversion price was $19.6945, which was calculated based on a 20.0% premium to the volume weighted average price for Class A common stock during the 5 trading days immediately preceding December 4, 2017. Following announcement of the transaction, the share price of Class A common stock increased and exceeded the conversion price on the commitment date and resulted in a beneficial conversion feature ("BCF") of approximately $2.6 million. The BCF was originally recorded as a reduction of the Convertible Preferred Stock with an offset to additional paid-in capital. The BCF accreted as a deemed dividend through January 29, 2018, the first available conversion date, increasing the carrying value of the Convertible Preferred Stock with an offsetting charge to additional paid-in capital. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded the remaining approximately $1.4 million in accretion related to the BCF. The carrying value of the Convertible Preferred Stock was approximately $98.5 million and $97.1 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

Upon a change of control, as defined in the agreement, any holder of Convertible Preferred Stock has the option to require the Company (or its successor) to purchase, any or all of its Convertible Preferred Stock at a purchase price per share, payable at the Company’s option in any combination of cash or shares of Class A common stock, of 101% of the liquidation preference, plus all accumulated dividends.

Holders of the Convertible Preferred Stock have no voting rights. The Convertible Preferred Stock ranks senior, as to payment of dividends and distributions of assets upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Company, to the Company’s common stock and any shares of capital stock of the Company not expressly ranking senior to or pari passu with the Convertible Preferred Stock, and junior to all shares of capital stock of the Company issued in the future, if the terms of which expressly provide that such shares will rank senior to the Convertible Preferred Stock.

The Convertible Preferred Stock accrues dividends at 5.5% of the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. The dividends are payable in cash quarterly commencing March 15, 2018 so long as the Company has funds legally available and the Board declares a cash dividend payable. The Company may not declare dividends on shares of its common stock or purchase or redeem shares of its common stock, unless all accumulated and unpaid dividends on the Convertible Preferred Stock have been paid in full or a sum for such amounts has been set aside for payment. As the Company declares and pays dividends on the Convertible Preferred Stock, Carvana Group will make distributions to Carvana Co. with respect to the Convertible Preferred Units in an amount equal to the related Convertible Preferred Stock dividend amount and any corresponding tax payments. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company paid $1.5 million of dividends to the holders of the Convertible Preferred Stock and Carvana Group distributed $1.5 million to Carvana Co. with respect to the Convertible Preferred Units.

Class C Redeemable Preferred Units


On July 27, 2015,Prior to 2017, the Company authorized the issuance of and sold approximately 14.143.1 million Class C Redeemable Preferred Units to CVAN Holdings, LLC,various third parties and related parties for net proceeds of approximately $65.0 million. On April 27, 2016, the Company authorized the issuance of and sold approximately 18.3 million Class C Redeemable Preferred Units for approximately $100.0 million to Mr. Garcia. On July 12, 2016, the Company authorized the issuance of and sold approximately 8.6 million Class C Redeemable Preferred Units to CVAN Holdings, LLC, and approximately 1.7 million Class C Redeemable Preferred Units to GV Auto I, LLC for approximately $50.0 million and $9.7 million, respectively. On December 9, 2016, the Company authorized the issuance of and sold approximately 0.5 million Class C Redeemable Preferred Units to the Fidel Family Trust for approximately $2.7$226.9 million. The Company recorded the issuance and sale of Class C Redeemable Preferred Units at fair value, net of issuance costs.

In accordance with the Company’s Operating Agreement, the Class C Redeemable Preferred Units accrued a return (the “Class C Return”) at a coupon rate of 12.5% compounding annually on the aggregate amount of capital contributions made with respect to the Class C Redeemable Preferred Units.

On May 3, 2017, the Company closed its IPO at a price such that the Company iswas no longer liable for the accrued Class C Return, and the outstanding Class C Redeemable Preferred Units converted to Class A Units on a one-to-one basis. As of September 30, 2017, all Class C Redeemable Preferred Units had converted to Class A Unitsbasis and the related balance became a component of permanent equity on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.equity.


NOTE 9 — NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS


As discussed in Note 1 — Business Organization, Carvana Co. consolidates the financial results of Carvana Group and reports a non-controlling interest related to the portion of Carvana Group owned by the Existing LLC Unitholders. Changes in the ownership interest in Carvana Group while Carvana Co. retains its controlling interest will be accounted for as equity transactions.

Future direct exchanges Exchanges of LLC Units will result in a change in ownership and reduce the amount recorded as non-controlling interests and increase additional paid-in capital.


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Upon the issuance of shares of Class A common stock by Carvana Co. related to the Company’s equity compensation plans such as the exercise of options, issued by Carvana Co., or the issuance of other types of equity compensation by Carvana Co. such as the issuance of restricted or non-restricted stock, payment of bonuses in stock or settlement of stock appreciation rights in stock, Carvana Group is required to issue to Carvana Co. a number of Class A Units equal to 1.25 times the number of shares of Class A common stock being issued in connection with the exercise of such options or issuance of other types of equity compensation, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassifications and similar transactions. Activity related to the Company's equity compensation plans may result in a change in ownership which will impact the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and additional paid-in capital.


The non-controlling interest related to the Class B Units is determined based on the respective participation thresholds and the share price of Class A common stock on an as-converted basis. To the extent that the number of as-converted Class B Units change or Class B Units are forfeited, the resulting difference in ownership will be accounted for as equity transactions adjusting the non-controlling interest and additional paid-in capital.


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the total adjustments related to equity compensation issued by Carvana Co., changes in the numberexchanges of as-converted Class BLLC Units and forfeitures of Class B Units was an increase in non-controlling interests and a corresponding decrease in additional paid-in capital of approximately $0.5 million and a decrease in non-controlling interests and a corresponding increase in additional paid-in capital of approximately $0.3$1.5 million, respectively, which has been included in adjustments to the non-controlling interestsexchanges of LLC Units in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of stockholders' equity.


As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, Carvana Co. owned approximately 11%13.9% of Carvana Group with the Existing LLC Unitholders owning the remaining 89%86.1%. The non-controlling interests on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations represents the portion of the loss attributable to the economic interest in Carvana Group held by the non-controlling Existing LLC Unitholders calculated based on the weighted average non-controlling interests' ownership during the periods presented.

The following table summarizes the effects of changes in ownership in Carvana Group on the Company's equity (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Transfers (to) from non-controlling interests:
 
Decrease in additional paid-in capital as a result of the Organizational Transactions$
 $(174,255)
(Decrease) increase in additional paid-in capital as a result of adjustments to the non-controlling interests(513) 333
Total transfers to non-controlling interests$(513) $(173,922)


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NOTE 10 — EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION


Equity-based compensation expense is recognized based on amortizing the grant-date fair value on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the award, less actual forfeitures. A summary of equity-based compensation expense recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2018 2017
Class B Units$435
 $158
Restricted Stock Units and Awards667
 
Options408
 
Total equity-based compensation expense$1,510
 $158

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Class B Units$597
 138
 $1,237
 $421
Restricted Stock Awards823
 
 1,973
 
Options467
 
 835
 
Total equity-based compensation expense$1,887
 $138
 $4,045
 $421


As of March 31, 2018, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding equity awards was approximately $17.9 million, which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.2 years. Total unrecognized equity-based compensation expense will be adjusted for actual forfeitures.

2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan


In connection with the IPO, the Company adopted the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2017 Incentive Plan"). Under the 2017 Incentive Plan, 14.0 million shares of Class A common stock are available for issuance, which the Company may grant as stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards to employees, directors, officers and consultants. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, approximately 12.912.7 million shares remain available for future equity award grants.grants under this plan.


Class B Units

In March 2015, Carvana Group adopted the LLC Equity Incentive Plan. Under the LLC Equity Incentive Plan, Carvana Group could grant Class B Units to eligible employees, non-employee officers, consultants and directors with service vesting
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Duringconditions. Following completion of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,IPO, there are no B Units authorized for the Company issued certain employees and consultants an aggregate of approximately 0.0 million and 0.6 million restricted shares of Class A common stock, respectively, pursuant to grant under the terms of the 2017LLC Equity Incentive Plan with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $16.95. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company also awarded options to purchase an aggregate of approximately 0.1 million and 0.6 million shares of Class A common stock, respectively, to employees, consultants and directors, with a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $8.64 and $8.35, respectively. The Company determined the grant-date fair value of the options using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Expected volatility(1)
63.0% 63.0%
Expected dividend yield% %
Expected term (in years)(2)
6.25
 6.26
Risk-free interest rate1.9% 1.9%
(1) Measured using selected high-growth guideline companies and considering the risk factors that would influence the range of expected volatility because the Company does not have sufficient historical data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected volatility.
(2) Expected term represents the estimated period of time until an option is exercised and was determined using the simplified method because the Company does not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected term.

Class B Units

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of approximately 0.8 million Class B Units to executive officers and certain other employees with a participation threshold of $12.00 and a grant-date fair value of $7.04.Plan. There were no Class B Units issued during the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 or March 31, 2017. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued approximately 0.4 million and 0.9 million Class B Units, respectively. The Class B Units issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 have per unit participation thresholds of $4.8780 to $5.8114 and a grant-date fair value of $0.22 to $0.44. The Company determined the grant-date fair value of the Class B Units using an option pricing valuation model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Expected volatility(1)
n/a 70.3% 63.0% 67.1%
Expected dividend yieldn/a % % %
Expected term (in years)(2)
n/a 1.25
 6.25
 2.00
Risk-free interest raten/a 0.6% 1.9% 1.0%
(1) Measured using selected high-growth guideline companies and considering the risk factors that would influence the range of expected volatility because the Company does not have sufficient historical data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected volatility.
(2) In 2017, the expected term represents the estimated period of time determined using the simplified method because the Company does not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected term.

Company Performance Plan

The Company created the Performance Plan on July 25, 2016, whereby the Company was authorized to grant up to 1.0 million performance units (the “Performance Units”) to certain employees and consultants. The Performance Units granted were subject to continued employment and were only exercisable upon a qualifying transaction, which included an initial public offering, as defined in the Performance Plan. The IPO completed on May 3, 2017 constituted a qualifying transaction under the terms of the Performance Plan. The Company chose to settle the outstanding Performance Units in equity awards of Carvana Co. and recognized compensation expense related to the vested portion of these equity awards upon completion of the IPO.

As of September 30, 2017, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding equity awards was approximately $18.3 million, which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.5 years. Total unrecognized equity-based compensation expense will be adjusted for actual forfeitures.


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NOTE 11 — LOSS PER SHARE


Basic and diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to Class A common stockholders by the weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by giving effect to all potentially dilutive shares. For all periods presented, potentially dilutive shares are excluded from diluted net loss per share because they have an anti-dilutive impact. Therefore, basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Class A common stockholders are the same for all periods presented.


As discussed in Note 1 — Business Organization, the Organizational Transactions are considered transactions between entities under common control and the financial statements for periods prior to the IPO and Organizational Transactions have been adjusted to combine the previously separate entities for presentation purposes. For purposes of calculating both the numerator and denominator of net loss per share for periods prior to the IPO, the Company has retroactively reflected the 15.0 million shares issued in the IPO and the LLC Units outstanding as of the Organizational Transactions as if they had been issued and outstanding as of the beginning of each period presented. These calculations for periods prior to the IPO do not consider the options or shares of Class A common stock issued on the IPO date under the 2017 Incentive Plan.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share data):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2018 2017
Numerator:   
Net loss$(52,672) $(38,439)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests45,629
 34,249
Dividends on Class A convertible preferred stock(1,345) 
Accretion of beneficial conversion feature on Class A convertible preferred stock(1,380) 
Net loss attributable to Carvana Co. Class A common stockholders, basic and diluted$(9,768) $(4,190)
Denominator:   
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding18,725
 15,000
Nonvested weighted-average restricted stock awards(379) 
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock to compute basic and diluted net loss per Class A common share18,346
 15,000
Net loss per share of Class A common stock, basic and diluted$(0.53) $(0.28)

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Numerator:       
Net loss$(39,769) $(21,985) $(117,078) $(57,418)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests(35,389) (19,589) (104,232) (51,159)
Net loss attributable to Carvana Co., basic and diluted$(4,380) $(2,396) $(12,846) $(6,259)
Denominator:       
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding15,520
 15,000
 15,254
 15,000
Less: unvested weighted-average restricted stock awards475
 
 230
 
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock to compute basic and diluted net loss per Class A common share15,045
 15,000
 15,024
 15,000
Net loss per share of Class A common stock, basic and diluted$(0.29) $(0.16) $(0.86) $(0.42)


Shares of Class B common stock do not share in the losses of the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted net loss per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented. LLC Units (adjusted for the Exchange Ratio and participation thresholds) are considered potentially dilutive shares of Class A common stock because they are exchangeable into shares of Class A common stock.


Weighted-average as-converted shares of Convertible Preferred Stock of approximately 5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 were evaluated under the if-converted method for potentially dilutive effects and were determined to be anti-dilutive. Weighted-average as-converted Class A Units of approximately 114.1 million and 117.2 million together with the related Class B common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, and September 30, 2016respectively, were evaluated under the if-converted method for potentially dilutive effects and were determined to be anti-dilutive. Outstanding Class B Units of approximately 7.57.2 million and 6.56.7 million at September 30,March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, and September 30, 2016, respectively, were evaluated for potentially dilutive effects and were determined to be anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive restricted stock awards and units of approximately 0.5 million and 0.20.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018, were evaluated under the treasury stock method for
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potentially dilutive effects and were determined to be anti-dilutive. As of September 30, 2017, 0.6March 31, 2018, 0.8 million options were outstanding and evaluated under the treasury stock method for potentially dilutive effects and were determined to be anti-dilutive.


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NOTE 12 — INCOME TAXES


As described in Note 1 — Business Organization, as a result of the IPO and Organizational Transactions, Carvana Co. owns a portion ofbegan consolidating the LLC Unitsfinancial results of Carvana Group. Carvana Group which is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal and most applicable state and local income tax purposes. As a partnership, Carvana Group is not subject to U.S. federal and certain state and local income taxes. Any taxable income or loss generated by Carvana Group is passed through to and included in the taxable income or loss of its members, including Carvana Co., based on its economic interest held in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement.Carvana Group. Carvana Co. was formed on November 29, 2016 and did not engage in any operations prior to the IPO. Carvana Co. is taxed as a corporation and is subject to U.S. federal, income taxes, in addition to state and local income taxes with respect to the allocable share of any taxable income or loss of Carvana Group.Group, as well as any stand-alone income or loss generated by Carvana Co.


As described in Note 8 — Stockholders' Equity, the Company acquired 1.8 million LLC Units during the three months ended March 31, 2018 in connection with exchanges with Existing LLC Unitholders. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded a gross deferred tax asset of $7.5 million associated with the basis difference in its investment in Carvana Group related to the acquisition of these LLC Units which is reflected as an increase to additional paid-in capital in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of stockholders' equity.

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets to the extent it believes these assets are more-likely-than-not to be realized. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, management performed an assessment of the recoverability of deferred tax assets. In making such a determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent results of operations. BasedManagement determined, based on Carvana Co.'s limited operating history and future projectionsthe accounting standards applicable to such assessment, that there was sufficient negative evidence as a result of taxable income,the Company’s cumulative losses to conclude it believes there is significant uncertainty as to whetherwas more likely than not that its deferred tax assets willwould not be realized; therefore, Carvana Co.realized and has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. Additionally, Carvana Co. did not take benefit forIn the event that management was to determine that the Company would be able to realize its portiondeferred tax assets in the future in excess of taxable losses incurred by Carvana Group during the three and nine months ending September 30, 2017 subsequenttheir net recorded amount, an adjustment to the IPO and Organizational Transactions.valuation allowance would be made which would reduce the provision for income taxes.


The Company recognizes uncertain income tax positions when it is more-likely-than-not the position will be sustained upon examination. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company has not identified any uncertain tax positions and has not recognized any related reserves.


Tax Receivable Agreement


Carvana Co. expects to obtain an increase in its share of the tax basis in the net assets of Carvana Group when LLC Units are exchanged by the Existing LLC Unitholders and other qualifying transactions. As described in Note 8 — Stockholders' Equity, each change in outstanding shares of Class A common stock results in a corresponding increase or decrease in Carvana Co.'s ownership of LLC Units. The Company intends to treat any exchanges of LLC Units as direct purchases of LLC interests for U.S. federal income tax purposes. These increases in tax basis may reduce the amounts that Carvana Co. would otherwise pay in the future to various taxing authorities. They may also decrease gains (or increase losses) on future dispositions of certain capital assets to the extent tax basis is allocated to those capital assets.


In connection with the IPO, the Company entered into a Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”). Under the TRA, the Company generally will be required to pay to the Existing LLC Unitholders 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state or local tax that the Company actually realizes directly or indirectly (or are deemed to realize in certain circumstances) as a result of (i) certain tax attributes created as a result of any sales or exchanges (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes) to or with the Company of their interests in Carvana Group for shares of Carvana Co.'s Class A common stock or cash, including any basis adjustment relating to the assets of Carvana Group and (ii) tax benefits attributable to payments made under the TRA (including imputed interest). The Company expects to benefit from the remaining 15% of any tax benefits that it may actually realize. To the extent that the Company is unable to timely make payments under the TRA for any reason, such payments generally will be deferred and will accrue interest until paid.


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If the Internal Revenue Service or a state or local taxing authority challenges the tax basis adjustments that give rise to payments under the TRA and the tax basis adjustments are subsequently disallowed, the recipients of payments under the agreement will not reimburse the Company for any payments the Company previously made to them. Any such disallowance would be taken into account in determining future payments under the TRA and would, therefore, reduce the amount of any such future payments. Nevertheless, if the claimed tax benefits from the tax basis adjustments are disallowed, the Company’s payments under the TRA could exceed its actual tax savings, and the Company may not be able to recoup payments under the TRA that were calculated on the assumption that the disallowed tax savings were available.


The TRA provides that if (i) certain mergers, asset sales, other forms of business combinations, or other changes of control were to occur, (ii) there is a material breach of any material obligations under the TRA; or (iii) itthe Company elects an early termination of the TRA, then the TRA will terminate and the Company's obligations, or the Company's successor’s obligations, under the TRA will accelerate and become due and payable, based on certain assumptions, including an assumption that the Company would have sufficient taxable income to fully utilize all potential future tax benefits that are subject to the TRA and that any LLC
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Units that have not been exchanged are deemed exchanged for the fair market value of the Company's Class A common stock at the time of termination.
As of September 30, 2017, there have been no exchanges of LLC Units andMarch 31, 2018, the Company has concluded based on applicable accounting standards, that it was more likely than not that its deferred tax assets subject to the TRA would not be realized; therefore, the Company has not recorded a liability related to the TRA.tax savings it may realize from utilization of such deferred tax assets. As of March 31, 2018, the total unrecorded TRA liability is approximately $17.3 million. If utilization of the deferred tax assets subject to the TRA becomes more likely than not in the future, the Company will record a liability related to the TRA which will be recognized as expense within its consolidated statements of operations.


NOTE 13 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


Lease Commitments


As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company is a tenant under various operating leases with third parties related to certain of its deliverymarket hubs, vending machines and offices. The initial terms expire at various dates between 20172018 and 2037.2027. Many of the leases include one or more renewal options ranging from threetwo to thirtytwenty years. Rent is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and includes scheduled rent increases as well as amortization of tenant improvement allowances. Rent expense for these operating leases was approximately $1.1$1.4 million and $0.2$0.7 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively, andrespectively.

Beginning in December 2017, the Company has operating leases with third parties for certain of its transportation fleet. The initial lease terms are for two years from the delivery date of each individual vehicle to the Company, at which time each lease will extend on a month-to-month basis for a potential total lease term of six years unless both parties agree to earlier termination or replacement. Rent expense for these operating leases was approximately $2.9 million and $0.6$0.3 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.March 31, 2018.


In September 2016,Accrued Limited Warranty

As part of its retail strategy, the Company entered intoprovideslease with a third party100-day or 4,189-mile limited warranty to customers to repair certain broken or defective components of each used vehicle sold. As such, the Company accrues for the second floorsuch repairs based on actual claims incurred to-date and repair reserves based on historical trends. The liability was approximately $1.1 million and $0.8 million as of a new corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The lease has an initial term of 83 monthsMarch 31, 2018 and has three five-year extension options. At the request of the landlord, DriveTime agreed to partially guarantee the lease payments until September 2019. The Company started incurring rent expense for this lease in AprilDecember 31, 2017, respectively, and it is included withinin accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the third party rent expense discussed above.accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company also has lease agreements with DriveTime that provide the Company access to and utilization of space at various DriveTime inspection and reconditioning centers, temporary storage locations and retail facilities. Additionally, the Company entered into a sublease with DriveTime for the use of the first floor of its new corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. See Note 5 — Related Party Transactions for further related party lease information.


Letters of Credit


In October 2016, the Company obtained an unconditional, irrevocable, stand-by letter of credit for $1.9 million to satisfy a condition of a new lease agreement. The Company iswas required to maintain a cash deposit of $1.9 million with the financial institution that issued the stand-by letter of credit until February 2018, at which point the cash deposit requirement will bewas reduced by approximately $1.0 million until November 30, 2018, at which time the letter of credit shall expire. The Company has earned interest on this letter of credit, and as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the balance with the financial
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institution was approximately $1.0 million and $2.0 million.million, respectively. This balance is classified as restricted cash in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.


Legal Matters


In the ordinary course of business, the Company may become subject to litigation or claims. The Company is not aware of any pending legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably possible to have a material effect on its results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
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NOTE 14 — FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS


Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company held certain assets that were required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The following is a summary of fair value measurements at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 20162017 (in thousands):


As of September 30, 2017:
March 31, 2018:
Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:              
Money market funds (1)
$105,747
 $105,747
 $
 $
$100,952
 $100,952
 $
 $
Purchase price adjustment receivable (2)
1,247
 
 
 1,247


As of December 31, 2016:2017:
 Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:       
Money market funds (1)
$171,859
 $171,859
 $
 $
 Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:       
Money market funds (1)
$20,088
 $20,088
 $
 $
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(1) ClassifiedConsists of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and classified in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(2) Classified as other assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet and as a component
Fair Value of other sales and revenues in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.Financial Instruments

The fair value of the purchase price adjustment receivable is determined based on the extent to which the Company’s estimated performance of the underlying finance receivables exceeds the purchaser’s estimated performance of the underlying finance receivables as of measurement dates specified in the Master Purchase and Sale Agreement. The Company develops its estimate of future cumulative losses based on the historical performance of finance receivables it originated with similar characteristics as well as general macro-economic trends. The Company then utilizes a discounted cash flow model to calculate the present value of the expected future payment amounts. Such fair value measurement is considered Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy.


The carrying amounts of restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and accounts payable to related party approximate fair value because their respective maturities are less than three months. The carrying value of the Floor Plan Facility was determined to approximate fair value due to its short-term duration and variable interest rate that approximates prevailing interest rates as of each reporting period. The carrying value of notes payable was determined to approximate fair value as each of the notes has prevailing interest rates, which have not materially changed as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. The carrying value of finance leases was determined to approximate fair value as each of the transactions was entered into at prevailing interest rates during each respective period. The fair value of finance receivables, netwhich are not carried at fair value on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, was determined to be approximately $39.1 million and $25.6 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, utilizing the estimated sales price based on the historical experience of the Company. Such fair value measurement of the finance receivables, net is considered Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value and fair value of the finance receivables as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows (in thousands):
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Carrying value$62,490
 $45,564
Fair value65,233
 47,514


NOTE 15 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

LLC Unit Exchanges

Subsequent to September 30, 2017, certain LLC Unitholders have collectively exchanged approximately 0.5 million LLC Units of Carvana Group together with approximately 0.4 million shares of Carvana Co.'s Class B common stock for approximately 0.4 million shares of Carvana Co.'s Class A common stock under the Exchange Agreement.

Floor Plan Facility

On November 2, 2017, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Ally Bank and Ally Financial (the "Ally Parties") to extend repayment of amounts due under the Floor Plan Facility for sales involving financing originated by the Company that are not sold to or financed by the Ally Parties.  With respect to such vehicles, the Ally Parties agree to extend repayment of the advance or the loan for such vehicle to the earlier of fifteen business days after the sale of the vehicle or two business
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daysNOTE 15 — SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

The following table summarizes supplemental cash flow information for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2018 2017
Supplemental cash flow information:   
Cash payments for interest$1,884
 $1,885
Non-cash investing and financing activities:   
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$8,035
 $6,220
Capital expenditures financed through long-term debt$5,164
 $1,622
Costs related to issuances of equity included in accrued liabilities$163
 $1,424
Accrual of return on Class C redeemable preferred units$
 $7,261


The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for all periods presented (in thousands):

  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
Cash and cash equivalents $121,497
 $172,680
 $8,307
 $39,184
Restricted cash (1)
 18,428
 14,443
 11,488
 10,266
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $139,925
 $187,123
 $19,795
 $49,450
(1) Amounts included in restricted cash represent the deposit required under the Company's Floor Plan Facility, which is 5% of the outstanding Floor Plan Facility principal balance, as explained in Note 7 — Debt Instruments and amounts held as restricted cash as required under letter of credit agreements, as explained in Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies. Both amounts are classified as restricted cash in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

NOTE 16 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Business Acquisition

On April 12, 2018, Carvana Group acquired Car360, Inc., a provider of app-based photo capture technology. Carvana Group paid approximately $6.7 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments based on expenses and working capital, and issued 930,047 new Class A Units to the former stockholders of Car360, which are exchangeable for 744,037 shares of Class A common stock.

Follow-On Public Offering

On April 30, 2018, the Company completed a follow-on public offering of 6.6 million shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of $27.50 per share and received net proceeds from the offering of approximately $173.3 million after underwriting discounts and commissions but before estimated offering expenses. The Company used the net proceeds to purchase approximately 8.3 million newly-issued LLC Units in Carvana Group.

A holder of Class A common stock (the "Selling Stockholder") and certain LLC Unitholders (the "Selling LLC Unitholders") sold a total of 4.4 million shares of Class A common stock as part of the offering. The Selling LLC Unitholders exchanged approximately 4.9 million LLC Units for approximately 3.9 million shares of Class A common stock to be sold in the offering, and to the extent such Selling LLC Unitholder held Class B common stock, the corresponding shares of Class B common stock were immediately retired by the Company. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale or funding of the retail installment contract.4.4 million shares of Class A common stock by the Selling Stockholder and the Selling LLC Unitholders.

Finance Receivable Sale Agreements

On November 3, 2017, the Company amended its Purchase and Sale Agreement to increase the aggregate amount of principal balances of finance receivables it can sell from $375.0 million to $1.5 billion. Also on November 3, 2017, the Company terminated the remaining capacity under the Master Transfer Agreement and replaced this facility by entering into a new master transfer agreement with an unrelated third party under which the third party has committed to purchase up to an aggregate of $357.1 million in principal balances of finance receivables.

Master Sale-Leaseback Agreement

On November 3, 2017, the Company entered into a Master Sale-Leaseback Agreement pursuant to which it may sell and lease back up to $75.0 million of its real property interests, including costs for construction improvements. At any time the Company may elect to, and beginning November 2, 2019, the purchaser has the right to demand that, the Company repurchase one or more sold real property interests for an amount equal to the repurchase price provided in the applicable lease and any amounts due and owing under such lease. The Company expects to sell and lease back many of its real estate holdings and improvements pursuant to this agreement. 

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


Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this report to "Carvana," the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Carvana Group, LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries prior to the initial public offering described in this report and to Carvana Co. and its consolidated subsidiaries following the Organizational Transactions and the initial public offering.subsidiaries. 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 prospectusmost recent Annual Report filed with the SEC on April 28, 2017,Form 10-K, as well as our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.


Overview


Carvana is a leading eCommercee-commerce platform for buying used cars. We are transforming the used car buying experience by giving consumers what they want — a wide selection, great value and quality, transparent pricing and a simple, no pressure transaction. Each element of our business, from inventory procurement to fulfillment and overall ease of the online transaction, has been built for this singular purpose.

On May 3, 2017, we completed our IPO of 15.0 million shares of Class A common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share. We received $205.9 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. We used a portion of the net proceeds to repay the $35.0 million of outstanding borrowings plus accrued interest under the Verde Credit Facility, and will use the remainder for general working corporate purposes. We expect these general corporate purposes to include funding working capital, operating expenses and the selective pursuit of business development opportunities, including to expand our current business through acquisitions of, or investments in, other businesses, products or technologies.

Since the launch of our first market in January 2013 through September 30, 2017, we have purchased, reconditioned, sold and delivered approximately 58,300 vehicles to customers through our website, generating $1.1 billion in revenue.


Our business combines a comprehensive online sales experience with a vertically-integrated supply chain that allows us to sell high quality vehicles to our customers transparently and efficiently at a low price. Using our website, customers can complete all phases of a used vehicle purchase transaction. Specifically, our online sales experience allows customers to:


Purchase a used vehicle.    As of March 31, 2018, we listed approximately 11,400 vehicles for sale on our website, where customers can select and purchase a vehicle, including arranging financing and signing contracts, directly from their desktop or mobile device. Selling used vehicles to retail customers is the primary driver of our business. Selling used vehicles generates revenue equal to the selling price of the vehicle, less an allowance for returns, and also enables multiple additional revenue streams, including vehicle service contracts (“VSCs”), GAP waiver coverage, and trade-ins.

Finance their purchase.    Customers can pay for their Carvana vehicle using cash, our proprietary loan origination platform or financing from third parties such as banks or credit unions. Customers who choose to apply for our in-house financing fill out a short application form, select from a range of financing terms we provide, and, if approved, apply the financing to their purchase in our online checkout process. We generally seek to sell the automotive finance receivables we originate to third party financing partners and earn a premium on each sale.
Purchase a used vehicle.    As of September 30, 2017, we listed approximately 6,700 vehicles for sale on our website, where customers can select and purchase a vehicle, including arranging financing and signing contracts, directly from their desktop or mobile device. Selling used vehicles to retail customers is the primary driver of our business. Selling used vehicles generates revenue equal to the selling price of the vehicle, less an allowance for returns, and also enables multiple additional revenue streams, including vehicle service contracts (“VSCs”), GAP waiver coverage, and trade-ins.
Protect their purchase.    Customers have the option to protect their vehicle with a CarvanaCare-branded VSC as part of our online checkout process. VSCs provide customers with insurance against certain mechanical repairs after the expiration of their vehicle’s original manufacturer warranty. We earn a fee for selling VSCs on behalf of an affiliate of DriveTime and, prior to December 2016, third parties, who are the obligors under these VSCs. We generally have no contractual liability to customers for claims under these agreements. We also offer GAP waiver coverage to customers in most states. This product contractually obligates us to cancel the remaining principal outstanding after insurance proceeds in a total loss event.

Sell us their car.    We allow our customers to trade-in a vehicle and apply the trade-in value to their purchase, or to sell us a vehicle independent of a purchase. Using our digital appraisal tool, customers can complete a short appraisal form and receive an offer for their vehicle nearly instantaneously. We generate vehicle offers using a proprietary valuation algorithm supported by extensive used vehicle market and customer behavior data. When customers accept our offer, we take their vehicles into inventory and sell them either at auction as a wholesale sale or through our website as a retail sale. Vehicles sold at auction typically do not meet the quality or condition standards required to be included in retail inventory displayed for sale on our website.

Finance their purchase.    Customers can pay for their Carvana vehicle using cash, our proprietary loan origination platform or financing from third parties such as banks or credit unions. Customers who choose to apply for our in-house financing fill out a short application form, select from a range of financing terms we provide, and, if approved, apply the financing to their purchase in our online checkout process. We generally seek to sell the automotive finance receivables we originate to third party financing partners and earn a premium on each sale.

Protect their purchase.    Customers have the option to protect their vehicle with a CarvanaCare-branded VSC as part of our online checkout process. VSCs provide customers with insurance against certain mechanical repairs after the expiration of their vehicle’s original manufacturer warranty. We earn a fee for selling VSCs on behalf of an affiliate of DriveTime and, prior to December 2016, third parties, who are the obligors under these VSCs. We generally have no contractual liability to customers for claims under these agreements. We also recently began offering GAP waiver coverage to customers in most states. This product contractually obligates us to cancel the remaining principal outstanding after insurance proceeds in a total loss event.

Sell us their car.    We allow our customers to trade-in a vehicle and apply the trade-in value to their purchase, or to sell us a vehicle independent of a purchase. Using our digital appraisal tool, customers can complete a short appraisal

form and receive an offer for their trade-in nearly instantaneously. We generate trade-in offers using a proprietary valuation algorithm supported by extensive used vehicle market and customer behavior data. When customers accept our offer, we take their vehicles into inventory and sell them either at auction as a wholesale sale or through our website as a retail sale. Vehicles sold at auction typically do not meet the quality or condition standards required to be included in retail inventory displayed for sale on our website.


To enable a seamless customer experience, we have built a vertically-integrated used vehicle supply chain, supported by proprietary software systems and data.

Vehicle sourcing and acquisition.    We acquire the majority of our used vehicle inventory from wholesale auctions. We also, to a lesser extent, acquire vehicles from consumers and directly from used vehicle suppliers, including franchise and independent dealers, leasing companies, and car rental companies. Using proprietary machine learning

Vehicle sourcing and acquisition.    We acquire the majority of our used vehicle inventory from wholesale auctions. We also, to a lesser extent, acquire vehicles from consumers and directly from used vehicle suppliers, including franchise and independent dealers, leasing companies, and car rental companies. Using proprietary machine learning algorithms and data from a variety of internal and external sources, we evaluate tens of thousands of vehicles daily to determine their fit with consumer demand, internal profitability targets, and our existing inventory mix.


Inspection and reconditioning.
Inspection and reconditioning.    After acquiring a vehicle, we transport it to one of our inspection and reconditioning centers (“IRCs”), where it undergoes a 150-point inspection and is reconditioned to meet “Carvana Certified” standards. This process is supported by a custom used vehicle inventory management system, which tracks vehicles through each stage of the process and is seamlessly integrated with auto parts suppliers to facilitate the procurement of required parts.

Photography and merchandising.    We photograph vehicles using our proprietary photo booths located at each of our IRCs. This allows us to display interactive, 360-degree images of each vehicle on our website. We also annotate each vehicle image with a list of features and imperfections to assist our customers in their evaluation of each vehicle for purchase. Our 360-degree photo and annotation processes are enabled by proprietary imaging technology and integrations with various vehicle data providers for vehicle feature and option information.

Logistics and fulfillment.    We transport vehicles purchased by our customers to their local market for home delivery or pick-up. In markets where we have launched operations, delivery to the customer is completed by a Carvana employee in a branded delivery truck. In a subset of these markets, customers have the option of picking up their car at one of our vending machines. These vending machines are multi-story glass towers where our customers deposit a token into a coin slot and an automated platform delivers the purchased vehicle to a garage bay where the customer is waiting. Our vending machines provide an attractive and unique customer pick-up experience, developing brand awareness while lowering our variable vehicle delivery expense. Our logistics and fulfillment operations are supported by our proprietary vehicle transportation management system, which optimizes the scheduling of transport routes and delivery slots.

On April 30, 2018, we completed a follow-on public offering of 6.6 million shares of Class A common stock at a public offering price of $27.50 per share and received approximately $173.3 million in proceeds after underwriting discounts and commissions but before estimated offering expenses. We will use the net proceeds from this transaction to purchase Class A Units of Carvana Group, which will use the net proceeds from the sale of the processClass A Units primarily for general working corporate purposes. These general corporate purposes include funding working capital, operating expenses and is seamlessly integrated with auto parts suppliersthe selective pursuit of business development opportunities, including to facilitate the procurementexpand our current business through acquisitions of, required parts.

Photography and merchandising.    We photograph vehicles using our proprietary photo booths located at each of our IRCs. This allows us to display interactive, 360-degree images of each vehicle on our website. We also annotate each vehicle image with a list of features and imperfections to assist our customersor investments in, their evaluation of each vehicle for purchase. Our 360-degree photo and annotation processes are enabled by proprietary imaging technology and integrations with various vehicle data providers for vehicle feature and option information.

Logistics and fulfillment.    We transport vehicles purchased by our customers to their local market for home deliveryother businesses, products or pick-up. In markets where we have launched operations, delivery to the customer is completed by a Carvana employee in a branded delivery truck. In a subset of these markets, customers have the option of picking up their car at one of our vending machines. These vending machines are multi-story glass towers where our customers deposit a token into a coin slot and an automated platform delivers the purchased vehicle to a garage bay where the customer is waiting. Our vending machines provide an attractive and unique customer pick-up experience, developing brand awareness while lowering our variable vehicle delivery expense. Our logistics and fulfillment operations are supported by our proprietary vehicle transportation management system, which optimizes the scheduling of transport routes and delivery slots.
technologies.


Unit Sales


Since launching to customers in Atlanta, Georgia in January 2013, we have experienced rapid growth in sales through our website. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the number of vehicles we sold to retail customers grew by 133.5%121.6% to 30,735,18,464, compared to 13,1618,334 in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017.


We view the number of vehicles we sell to retail customers as the most important measure of our growth, and we expect to continue to focus on building a scalable platform to increase our retail units sold. This focus on retail units sold is motivated by several factors:


Retail units sold enable multiple revenue streams, including the sale of the vehicle itself, the sale of automotive finance receivables originated to finance the vehicle, the sale of VSCs, the sale of GAP waiver coverage and the sale of vehicles acquired from customers as trade-ins.


Retail units sold are the primary driver of customer referrals and repeat sales. Each time we sell a vehicle to a new customer, that customer becomes a candidate to refer future customers and can become a repeat buyer in the future.


Retail units sold is an important driver of the average number of days between vehicle acquisition by us and the sale to a customer. Reducing average days to sale impacts gross profit on our vehicles because used cars depreciate over time.


Retail unit sales allow us to benefit from economies of scale due to our centralized online sales model. We believe our model provides meaningful operating leverage in acquisition, reconditioning, transport, customer service and delivery.


We plan to invest in technology and infrastructure to support growth in unit sales. This includes continued investment in our acquisition, reconditioning and logistics network, as well as continued investment in product development and engineering to deliver customers a best-in-class experience.


Markets


Our growth in retail units sold is driven by expansion into new markets and increased penetration in our existing markets and expansion into new markets. We define a market as a metropolitan area in which we have commenced local advertising and offer free home delivery to customers with a Carvana employee and branded delivery truck. Opening a new market involves hiring a market operations manager and a team of customer advocates, connecting the market to our existing logistics network and initiating local advertising. Each new market has typically required approximately $0.5 million in capital expenditures, primarily related to the acquisition of 1one to 2two branded delivery trucks, a multi-car hauler to connect the market to our logistics network and furniture, fixtures and equipment in a local office space. As a market scales, we may elect to build a vending machine in the market to improve fulfillment and further increase customer awareness.awareness and improve fulfillment. Each new vending machine has required on average approximately $5.0 million of capital expenditures, depending on the number of stories in the vending machine tower and local market conditions.


Our capital- and headcount-light expansion model has enabled us to increase our rate of market openings in each of the past fourfive years. After opening Atlanta, Georgia in 2013, we opened two markets in 2014, six in 2015, twelve12 in 2016, 23 in 2017 and 1812 in the first three quartersmonths of 2017,2018, bringing our total number of markets to 3956 as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. Over this period, we have continually improved our market expansion playbook, which we believe provides us with the capabilityimproves our ability to accelerate this rate of market openings in the future.execute our growth plan.


When we open a market, we commence local advertising using a blend of brand and direct advertising channels. Our local advertising spend in each market is approximately proportionate to each market’s population, subject to adjustments based on specific characteristics of the market, market age, used vehicle market seasonality and special events such as vending machine openings. This historically has led to increased market penetration over time following the market opening. Beginning in the second quarter of 2017, we increased national television advertising spend. ​With our growth into new markets, national television advertising is becominghas become more economically efficient compared to purchasing several local television advertising campaigns.


Revenue and Gross Profit


Our increased penetration in existing markets and expansion into new markets and increased penetration in existing ones has led to growth in retail unit sales. We generate revenue on retail units sold from four primary sources: the sale of the vehicle,vehicles, gains on the sales of loans originated to finance the vehicle,vehicles, wholesale sales of vehicles we acquire from customers as trade-ins, and sales of ancillary products such as VSCs and GAP waiver coverage.


Our largest source of revenue, used vehicle sales, totaled $208.1$334.1 million and $550.4$148.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. As we continue to expand to new markets and increase penetration in existing markets and expand to new ones, we expect used vehicle sales to increase as we increase retail units sold. We generate gross profit on used vehicle sales from the difference between the retail selling price of the vehicle and our cost of sales associated with acquiring the vehicle and preparing it for sale.


Wholesale sales includes sales of trade-ins and other vehicles acquired from customers as well as sales of certain retail units listed on our website and totaled $7.5$10.1 million and $21.0$5.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. We expect wholesale sales to increase with retail units sold and as we expand our suite of product offerings to customers who may wish to trade-in or to sell us a car independent of a retail sale. We generate gross profit on wholesale vehicle sales from the difference between the wholesale selling price of the vehicle and our cost of sales associated with acquiring the vehicle and preparing it for sale.


Other sales and revenues, which includes gains on the sales of loans we originate, sales of GAP waiver coverage and sales commissions on VSCs and GAP waiver coverage totaled $9.8$16.2 million and $22.4$5.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. We expect other sales and revenues to increase with retail units sold and as we improve our ability to offer

attractive financing solutions and ancillary products to our customers. Other sales and revenues are 100% gross margin products for which gross profit equals revenue.


During our growth phase, our highest priority will continue to be generating demandproviding exceptional customer experiences, increasing our brand awareness and building an infrastructure to support growth in retail units sold. Secondarily, we plan to pursue several strategies designed to increase our total gross profit per unit. These strategies include the following:


Reduce average days to sale.   Our goal is to increase both our number of markets and our sales growth at a faster rate than we increase our inventory size, which we believe would decrease average days to sale due to a relative increase in demand versus supply. Reductions in average days to sale lead to fewer vehicle price reductions, and therefore higher average selling prices, other factors being equal. Higher average selling prices in turn lead to higher gross profit per unit sold, all other factors being equal.

Leverage existing IRC infrastructure.  Aswe scale, we intend to more fully utilize the capacity in our four existing IRCs, which collectively have capacity to inspect and recondition approximately 200,000 vehicles per year.
Reduce average days to sale.   Our goal is to increase both our number of markets and our sales growth at a faster rate than we increase our inventory size, which we believe would decrease average days to sale due to a relative increase in demand versus supply. Reductions in average days to sale lead to fewer vehicle price reductions, and therefore higher average selling prices, other things being equal. Higher average selling prices in turn lead to higher gross profit per unit sold, all other factors being equal.
Increase utilization on logistics network. As we scale, we intend to more fully utilize our in-house logistics network to transport cars to our IRCs after acquisition from wholesale auctions or customers.

Increase conversion on existing products.    We plan to continue to improve our website to highlight the benefits of our complementary product offerings, including financing, VSCs, GAP waiver coverage and trade-ins.


Add new products and services.    We plan to utilize our online sales platform to offer additional complementary products and services to our customers.
Leverage existing IRC infrastructure.  Aswe scale, we intend to more fully utilize the capacity in our existing IRCs, which collectively have capacity to inspect and recondition approximately 200,000 vehicles per year.

Increase utilization on logistics network. As we scale, we intend to more fully utilize our in-house logistics network to transport cars to our IRCs after acquisition from wholesale auctions or customers.

Increase conversion on existing products.    We plan to continue to improve our website to highlight the benefits of our complementary product offerings, including financing, VSCs, GAP waiver coverage and trade-ins.

Add new products and services.    We plan to utilize our online sales platform to offer additional complementary products and services to our customers.

Optimize pricing.We regularly test different pricing of our products, including vehicle sticker prices, trade-in offers and ancillary product prices and believe we can improve by further optimizing prices over time.
Optimize purchasing and pricing.We are constantly improving the ways in which we predict customer demand, value vehicles sight unseen and optimize what we pay to acquire those vehicles. We also regularly test different pricing of our products, including vehicle sticker prices, trade-in and independent vehicle offers and ancillary product prices and believe we can improve by further optimizing prices over time.


Seasonality


Used vehicle sales exhibit seasonality with sales peaking late in the first calendar quarter and diminishing through the rest of the year, with the lowest relative level of vehicle sales expected to occur in the fourth calendar quarter. However, as the timing of income tax refunds is delayed, we believe that the second quarter is likely to show stronger seasonality than in the past. Due to our rapid growth, our overall sales patterns to date have not reflected the general seasonality of the used vehicle industry, but we expect this to change once our business and markets mature. Used vehicle prices also exhibit seasonality, with used vehicles depreciating at a faster rate in the last two quarters of each year and a slower rate in the first two quarters of each year. Historically, this has led our gross profit per unit to be higher on average in the first half of the year than in the second half of the year. We may experience seasonal and other fluctuations in our quarterly operating results, which may not fully reflect the underlying performance of our business.

Investment in Growth

We have aggressively invested in the growth of our business and we expect this investment to continue. We anticipate that our operating expenses will increase substantially as we continue to open new markets, expand our logistics network and increase our advertising spending, including increases in television advertising expenditures. There is no guarantee that we will be able to realize the return on our investments.


Relationship with DriveTimeRelated Parties

We were founded as a subsidiary of DriveTime in 2012 and subsequently spun out of DriveTime as a standalone entity in November 2014. DriveTime consolidated our financial results in its financial statements through July 2015. DriveTime is controlled by our controlling shareholder, who is also the father of Ernie Garcia, III, our Chief Executive Officer.


For further discussion about our relationship with DriveTime and other related parties, refer to Note 5 — Related Party Transactions of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1, Unaudited Condensed and Consolidated Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


Key Operating Metrics


We regularly review a number of metrics, including the following key metrics, to evaluate our business, measure our progress and make strategic decisions. Our key operating metrics reflect the key drivers of our growth, including increasing brand awareness, opening new markets, increasing brand awareness and enhancing the selection of vehicles we make available to our customers. Our key

operating metrics also demonstrate our ability to translate these drivers into retail sales and to monetize these retail sales through a variety of product offerings.


 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,

 2017 2016 2017 2016 2018 2017
Retail units sold 11,719
 5,023
 30,735
 13,161
 18,464
 8,334
Number of markets 39
 16
 39
 16
 56
 23
Average monthly unique visitors 1,168,693
 388,673
 941,162
 350,983
 1,632,569
 698,796
Inventory units available on website 6,689
 4,565
 6,689
 4,565
 11,366
 7,746
Average days to sale 97
 92
 99
 90
 70
 93
Total gross profit per unit $1,742
 $1,347
 $1,503
 $1,273
 $1,854
 $1,169


Retail Units Sold


We define retail units sold as the number of vehicles sold to customers in a given period, net of returns under our seven-day return policy. We view retail units sold as a key measure of our growth for several reasons. First, retail units sold is the primary driver of our revenues and, indirectly, gross profit, since retail unit sales enable multiple complementary revenue streams, including financing, VSCs, GAP waiver coverage and trade-ins. Second, growth in retail units sold increases the base of available customers for referrals and repeat sales. Third, growth in retail units sold is an indicator of our ability to successfully scale our logistics, fulfillment and customer service operations.


Number of Markets


We define a market as a metropolitan area in which we have commenced local advertising and offer free home delivery to customers with a Carvana employee and branded delivery truck. We view the number of markets we serve as a key driver of our growth. As we increase our number of markets, the population of consumers who have access to our fully-integrated customer experience increases, which in turn helps to increase the number of vehicles we sell.


Average Monthly Unique Visitors


We define a monthly unique visitor as an individual who has visited our website within a calendar month, based on data provided by Google Analytics. We calculate average monthly unique visitors as the sum of monthly unique visitors in a given period, divided by the number of months in that period. We view average monthly unique visitors as a key indicator of the strength of our brand, the effectiveness of our advertising and merchandising campaigns and consumer awareness.
 
Inventory Units Available


We define inventory units available as the number of vehicles listed for sale on our website on the last day of a given reporting period. Until we reach an optimal pooled inventory level, we view inventory units available as a key measure of our growth. Growth in inventory units available increases the selection of vehicles available to consumers in all of our markets simultaneously, which we believe will allow us to increase the number of vehicles we sell. Moreover, growth in inventory units available is an indicator of our ability to scale our vehicle purchasing, inspection and reconditioning operations.



Average Days to Sale


We define average days to sale as the average number of days between vehicle acquisition by us and delivery to a customer for all retail units sold in a period. However, this metric does not include any retail units that remain unsold at period end. We view average days to sale as a useful metric due to its impact on used vehicle average selling price.


Total Gross Profit per Unit


We define total gross profit per unit as the aggregate gross profit in a given period divided by retail units sold in that period. Total gross profit per unit is driven by sales of used vehicles, each of which generates additional revenue sources including: wholesale sales of vehicles we acquire from customers as trade-ins, gains on the sales of loans originated to finance

the vehicle, revenue from GAP waiver coverage and commissions on sales of VSCs. We believe total gross profit per unit is a key measure of our growth and long-term profitability.


Components of Results of Operations


Used Vehicle Sales


Used vehicle sales represent the aggregate sales of used vehicles to customers through our website. Revenue from used vehicles sales is recognized upon delivery or pick-up of the vehicle by the customer and reported net of a reserve for expected returns. Factors affecting used vehicle sales revenue include the number of retail units sold and the average selling price of these vehicles. At our current stage of growth, changesChanges in retail units sold are a much larger driver of changes in revenue than are changes in average selling price.


The number of used vehicles we sell depends on the number of markets we serve, our volume of website traffic in the markets we serve, the number of these markets, our inventory selection, the effectiveness of our branding and marketing efforts, the quality of our customer sales experience, our volume of referrals and repeat customers, the competitiveness of our pricing, competition from other used car dealerships and general economic conditions. On a quarterly basis, the number of used vehicles we sell is also affected by seasonality, with demand for used vehicles reaching a seasonal high point in the first half of each year, commensurate with the timing of tax refunds, and diminishing through the rest of the year, with the lowest relative level of used vehicle sales expected to occur in the fourth calendar quarter.


Our retail average selling price depends on the mix of vehicles we acquire and hold in inventory, retail market prices in our markets, our average days to sale and our pricing strategy. We may opportunistically choose to shift our inventory mix to on average higher or lower cost vehicles, or to opportunistically raise or lower our prices relative to market to take advantage of supply or demand imbalances, which could temporarily lead to average selling prices increasing or decreasing. We anticipate that our average days to sale will decline over time as we continue to launch new markets, which we believe will have a positive impact onincrease our retail average selling price, other thingsfactors being equal.


Wholesale Vehicle Sales


Wholesale vehicle sales is equal to the aggregate proceeds we receive on vehicles sold to wholesalers. The vehicles we sell to wholesalers are primarily acquired from our customers who trade-in their existing vehicles when making a purchase from us, and to a lesser extent, vehicles we acquire from customers who do not purchase another vehicle from us. In addition, we occasionally sell certain used vehicles previously listed for sale to customers through our website to wholesalers. Factors affecting wholesale vehicle sales include the number of wholesale units sold and the average wholesale selling price of these vehicles. The average selling price of our wholesale units is primarily driven by the mix of vehicles we sell to wholesalers, as well as general supply and demand conditions in the applicable wholesale vehicle market.



Other Sales and Revenues


We generate other sales and revenues primarily through the sales of automotive finance receivables we originate and sell, to third parties and commissions we receive on VSCs.VSCs and sales of GAP waiver coverage on vehicles customers buy and finance with us. Prior to December 9, 2016, the VSCs were sold and administered by third parties. On December 9, 2016, we entered into a master dealer agreement with DriveTime, pursuant to which we sell VSCs that DriveTime administers. The commission revenues we recognize on VSCs depends on the number of retail units we sell, the conversion rate of VSCs on these sales, commission rates we receive, VSC early cancellation frequency and product features. The GAP waiver coverage revenue we recognize depends on the number of retail units we sell, the number of customers that choose to finance their purchases with us and the conversion rate of GAP waiver coverage on those sales.


We generally seek to sell the automotive finance receivables we generate under committed forward flow arrangements with third parties who acquire these receivables at premium prices without recourse to us for their post-sale performance. Factors affecting revenue from these sales include the number of automotive finance receivables we originate, the average principal balance of these receivables, the credit quality of the portfolio and the price at which we are able to sell them to third parties.


The number of receivables we originate is driven by the number of used vehicles sold and the percentage of our sales for which we provide financing, which is influenced by the financing terms we offer our customers relative to alternatives available

to the customer. The average principal balance is driven primarily by the mix of vehicles we sell, since higher average selling prices typically mean higher average receivable balances. The price at which we resell these automotive finance receivables is driven by the terms of our forward flow arrangements, and applicable interest rates.rates and whether or not the finance receivable includes GAP waiver coverage.


Cost of Sales


Cost of sales includes the cost to acquire vehicles and the reconditioning and transportation costs associated with preparing the vehicles for resale. Vehicle acquisition costs are driven by the mix of vehicles we acquire, the source of those vehicles and supply and demand dynamics in the wholesale vehicle market. Reconditioning costs consist of direct costs, including parts, labor and third party repair expenses directly attributable to specific vehicles, as well as indirect costs, such as IRC overhead. Transportation costs consist of costs incurred to transport the vehicles from the point of acquisition to the IRC. Cost of sales also includes any necessary adjustments to reflect vehicle inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value.


Used Vehicle Gross Profit


Used vehicle gross profit equals the vehicle sales price minus our costs of sales associated with vehicles that we list and sell on our website. Used vehicle gross profit per unit equals our aggregate used vehicle gross profit in any measurement period divided by the number of retail units sold in such period.


Wholesale Vehicle Gross Profit


Wholesale vehicle gross profit equals the vehicle sales price minus our cost of sales associated with vehicles we sell to wholesalers. Factors affecting wholesale gross profit include the number of wholesale units sold, the average wholesale selling price of these vehicles, the acquisition price we offer to the customer and, in the case of vehicles formerly listed on our website, the total costs described above associated with that vehicle.


Other Gross Profit


Other sales and revenues consist of 100% gross margin products for which gross profit equals revenue. Therefore, changes in gross profit and the associated drivers are identical to changes in revenues from these products and the associated drivers.


Selling, General and Administrative Expenses


Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include expenses associated with advertising to customers, operating our logistics hubs, fulfillment centers and vending machines, operating our logistics and fulfillment network and other corporate overhead expenses, including expenses associated with IT,information technology, product development, engineering, legal, accounting, finance and business development. We anticipate that these expenses will increase as we grow. SG&A expenses exclude the costs of transporting vehicles from the point of acquisition to the IRC, and inspecting and reconditioning vehicles, which are included in cost of sales.



Interest Expense


Interest expense includes interest incurred on our Floor Plan Facility (as defined in "Liquidity and Capital Resources"), notes payable and other long-term debt, which are used to fund inventory, our transportation fleet and certain of our property and equipment, respectively.equipment. During 2017, interest expense also includes interest incurred and the commitment fee related to the Verde Credit Facility (as defined in "Liquidity and Capital Resources"), which was used as needed to fund working capital prior to its termination in connection with our IPO. Interest expense excludes the interest incurred during various construction projects to build, upgrade or remodel certain facilities, which is capitalized to property and equipment and depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the related assets.


Results of Operations


 Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,   Three Months Ended March 31,  
 2017 2016 Change 2017 2016 Change 2018 2017 Change
                  
 (dollars in thousands, except per unit amounts)   (dollars in thousands, except per unit amounts)   (dollars in thousands, except per unit amounts)  
Net sales and operating revenues:                  
Used vehicle sales, net $208,113

$92,115
 125.9 % $550,442

$241,098
 128.3 % $334,056

$148,382
 125.1 %
Wholesale vehicle sales 7,459

2,870
 159.9 % 21,003

6,904
 204.2 % 10,133

5,726
 77.0 %
Other sales and revenues (1)
 9,807

3,859
 154.1 % 22,372

10,319
 116.8 % 16,233

4,965
 226.9 %
Total net sales and operating revenues $225,379

$98,844
 128.0 % $593,817

$258,321
 129.9 % $360,422

$159,073
 126.6 %
Gross profit: 


   


   


  
Used vehicle gross profit $9,859

$2,849
 246.1 % $22,657

$6,290
 260.2 % $16,646

$4,626
 259.8 %
Wholesale vehicle gross profit 751

58
 1,194.8 % 1,173

151
 676.8 % 1,355

155
 774.2 %
Other gross profit (1)
 9,806

3,859
 154.1 % 22,371

10,319
 116.8 % 16,233

4,965
 226.9 %
Total gross profit $20,416

$6,766
 201.7 % $46,201

$16,760
 175.7 % $34,234

$9,746
 251.3 %
Market information: 


   


   


  
Markets, beginning of period 30

14
 114.3 % 21

9
 133.3 % 44

21
 109.5 %
Market launches 9

2
 350.0 % 18

7
 157.1 % 12

2
 500.0 %
Markets, end of period 39

16
 143.8 % 39

16
 143.8 % 56

23
 143.5 %
Unit sales information: 


   


   


  
Used vehicle unit sales 11,719

5,023
 133.3 % 30,735

13,161
 133.5 % 18,464
 8,334
 121.6 %
Wholesale vehicle unit sales 1,797

787
 128.3 % 4,665

1,920
 143.0 % 2,342
 1,288
 81.8 %
Per unit selling prices: 


   


   


  
Used vehicles $17,759

$18,339
 (3.2)% $17,909

$18,319
 (2.2)% $18,092

$17,804
 1.6 %
Wholesale vehicles $4,151

$3,647
 13.8 % $4,502

$3,596
 25.2 % $4,327

$4,446
 (2.7)%
Per unit gross profit: (2)
 


   


   


  
Used vehicle gross profit $841

$567
 48.3 % $737

$478
 54.2 % $902

$555
 62.5 %
Wholesale vehicle gross profit $418

$74
 464.9 % $251

$79
 217.7 % $579

$120
 382.5 %
Other gross profit $837

$768
 9.0 % $728

$784
 (7.1)% $879

$596
 47.5 %
Total gross profit $1,742

$1,347
 29.3 % $1,503

$1,273
 18.1 % $1,854

$1,169
 58.6 %
                  
(1) Includes $2,414 and $6,070 of other sales and revenues from related parties for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.
(1) Includes $4,111 and $1,758 of other sales and revenues from related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.(1) Includes $4,111 and $1,758 of other sales and revenues from related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(2) All gross profit per unit amounts are per used vehicle sold, except wholesale vehicle gross profit, which is per wholesale vehicle sold.



Used Vehicle Sales


Three Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 Versus 2016.2017. Used vehicle sales increased by $116.0$185.7 million to $208.1$334.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 compared to $92.1$148.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase in revenue was primarily due to an increase in the number of used vehicles sold to 11,71918,464 from 5,0238,334 during the three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase in unit salesunits sold was driven in part by growth to 39 markets as of September 30, 2017 from 16 markets as of September 30, 2016. The increase in units sold was also driven by growth in existing markets due to expanded inventory selection, enhanced marketing efforts, increased brand awareness and customer referrals. The increase in unit sales was also driven by growth to 56 markets as of March 31, 2018 from 23 markets as of March 31, 2017. We anticipate that unit sales will continue to grow as we launch new markets and increase penetration in existing markets. The average selling price of our retail units sold decreased to $17,759 in the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $18,339 in the same quarter in the prior year, primarily due to a shift in inventory mix.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Versus 2016. Used vehicle sales increased by $309.3 million to $550.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $241.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in revenue was primarily due to an increase in the number of used vehicles sold to 30,735 from 13,161 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016markets and 2017, respectively. The increase in unit sales was driven in part by growth to 39 markets as of September 30, 2017 from 16 markets as of September 30, 2016. The increase in units sold was also driven by growth in existing markets due to expanded inventory selection, enhanced marketing efforts, increased brand awareness, and customer referrals. We anticipate that unit sales will continue to grow as we launch new markets and increase penetration in existing markets. The average selling price of our retail units sold decreased to $17,909 in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $18,319 in the same year-to-date period in the prior year. We believe average selling prices declined primarily due to our shift in inventory mix and partially due to an increase in average days to sale to 99 days in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from 90 days in the comparable prior year period, leading to additional sticker price reductions and therefore lower average selling prices.


Wholesale Vehicle Sales


Three Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 Versus 2016. 2017. Wholesale vehicle sales increased by $4.6$4.4 million to $7.5$10.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to $2.9$5.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. We primarily obtain our wholesale inventory from customer trade-ins. As our retail unit sales have increased, so have the trade-ins we receive. Therefore, we have had more units available for sale to wholesalers over time and our revenues attributed to wholesale vehicle sales have increased.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Versus 2016. Wholesale vehicle sales increased by $14.1 million to $21.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $6.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. We primarily obtain our wholesale inventory from customer trade-ins. As our retail unit sales have increased, so have the trade-ins we receive. Therefore, we have had more units available for sale to wholesalers over time and our revenues attributed to wholesale vehicle sales have increased.


Other Sales and Revenues


Three Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 Versus 2016. 2017. Other sales and revenues primarily consist of gains on the sales of loans we originate, commissions we receive on sales of VSCs and sales of GAP waiver coverage. Other sales and revenues increased by $5.9$11.3 million to $9.8$16.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to $3.9$5.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. This increase was primarily driven by the increase in retail units sold which led to an increase in loans originated and sold, as well as an increase in VSC sales and GAP waiver coverage sales. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, VSC revenues were generated from third party sales whereas during the three months ended September 30, 2017, all VSC sales were administered through DriveTime.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Versus 2016. Other sales and revenues increased by $12.1 million to $22.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $10.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This increase was primarily driven by the increase in retail units sold, which led to an increase in loans originated and sold, as well as an increase in VSC sales and GAP waiver coverage sales. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, VSC revenues were generated from third party sales whereas during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, all VSC sales were administered through DriveTime.



Used Vehicle Gross Profit


Three Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 Versus 2016. 2017. Used vehicle gross profit increased by $7.0$12.0 million to $9.9$16.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to $2.8$4.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. This increase was driven primarily by an increase in retail units sold, as well as an increase in used vehicle gross profit per unit to $841$902 for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 compared to $567$555 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Despite higherMarch 31, 2017. The increase was primarily driven by a decrease in average days to sale as described above, vehicle gross profit per unit increased. The increase was driven by enhancementsto 70 days in our proprietary vehicle purchasingthe three months ended March 31, 2018 from 93 days in the three months ended March 31, 2017 and pricing technology, as well as by cost efficiencies in the reconditioning of our vehicles.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Versus 2016. Used vehicle gross profit increased by $16.4 million to $22.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $6.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This increase was driven primarily by an increase in retail units sold, as well as an increase in used vehicle gross profit per unit to $737 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $478 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was driven by enhancements in our proprietary vehicle purchasing and pricing technology, as well as by cost efficiencies in the transportation and reconditioning of our vehicles.


Wholesale Vehicle Gross Profit


Three Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 Versus 2016. 2017. Wholesale vehicle gross profit increased by $0.7$1.2 million to $0.8$1.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to $0.1$0.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. This increase was driven primarily by an increase in wholesale units sold to 1,7972,342 from 7871,288 and an increase in wholesale vehicle gross profit per wholesale unit to $418$579 from $74.$120.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Versus 2016. Wholesale vehicle gross profit increased by $1.0 million to $1.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $0.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This increase was driven primarily by an increase in wholesale units sold to 4,665 from 1,920 and an increase in gross profit per wholesale unit to $251 from $79.


Other Gross Profit


Other sales and revenues consist of 100% gross margin products for which gross profit equals revenue. Therefore, changes in other gross profit and the associated drivers are identical to changes in other sales and revenues and the associated drivers.



Components of SG&A


 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016 2018 2017
            
 (in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands)
Compensation and benefits (1)
 $19,404
 $9,868
 $54,496
 $24,390
 $24,987
 $16,303
Advertising expense 15,475
 6,677
 39,299
 17,928
 25,009
 11,439
Market occupancy costs (2)
 1,734
 346
 4,141
 1,199
 2,510
 983
Logistics (3)
 3,905
 2,252
 9,829
 5,515
 6,318
 2,808
Other overhead costs (4)
 18,158
 8,852
 48,830
 22,939
Other costs (4)
 24,362
 14,375
Total $58,676
 $27,995
 $156,595
 $71,971
 $83,186
 $45,908
            
(1) Compensation and benefits includes all payroll and related costs, including benefits, payroll taxes, and unit-based compensation, except those related to reconditioning vehicles, which are included in cost of sales.
(2) Market occupancy costs includes rent, utilities, security, repairs and maintenance, and depreciation of buildings and improvements, including vending machines and fulfillment centers, excluding the portion related to reconditioning vehicles which is included in cost of sales, and excluding the portion related to our corporate office which is included in other overhead costs.
(3) Logistics includes fuel, maintenance, and depreciation related to owning and operating our own transportation fleet, and third party transportation fees, except the portion related to inbound transportation, which are included in cost of sales.
(4) Other overhead costs include all other overhead and depreciation expenses such as IT expenses, limited warranty, travel, insurance, bad debt, title and registration, and other administrative expenses.
(1) Compensation and benefits includes all payroll and related costs, including benefits, payroll taxes and equity-based compensation, except those related to preparing vehicles for sale, which are included in cost of sales.(1) Compensation and benefits includes all payroll and related costs, including benefits, payroll taxes and equity-based compensation, except those related to preparing vehicles for sale, which are included in cost of sales.
(2) Market occupancy costs includes rent, utilities, security, repairs and maintenance and depreciation of buildings and improvements, including vending machines and fulfillment centers, excluding the portion related to reconditioning vehicles, which is included in cost of sales, and excluding the portion related to corporate occupancy.(2) Market occupancy costs includes rent, utilities, security, repairs and maintenance and depreciation of buildings and improvements, including vending machines and fulfillment centers, excluding the portion related to reconditioning vehicles, which is included in cost of sales, and excluding the portion related to corporate occupancy.
(3) Logistics includes fuel, maintenance and depreciation related to operating our own transportation fleet and third party transportation fees, except the portion related to inbound transportation, which is included in cost of sales.(3) Logistics includes fuel, maintenance and depreciation related to operating our own transportation fleet and third party transportation fees, except the portion related to inbound transportation, which is included in cost of sales.
(4) Other costs include all other selling, general and administrative expenses such as IT expenses, corporate occupancy, professional services and insurance, limited warranty and title and registration.(4) Other costs include all other selling, general and administrative expenses such as IT expenses, corporate occupancy, professional services and insurance, limited warranty and title and registration.


Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $30.7 million and $84.6$37.3 million to $58.7 million and $156.6$83.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018 compared to $28.0 million and $72.0$45.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.March 31, 2017. The increase iswas partially due to an increase in compensation and benefitsadvertising of $9.5$13.6 million and $30.1to $25.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 compared to $11.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017 respectively,primarily due to an increase in number of markets. Compensation and benefits increased by $8.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018, which was driven by expansion into new markets and growththe increase in headcount at our Phoenix headquarters, includingrequired to support this growth. Market occupancy, logistics and other overhead expenses also increased during the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the prior period primarily due to an increase in our product and engineering, accounting, finance, legal, real estate, information technology, and human resources departments.number of markets. These expenses will increase in absolute terms as we expand to additional markets and continue to grow as a public company. Advertising, market occupancy, logistics and other overhead expenses increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the prior comparable periods primarily due to an increase in number of markets.


Interest Expense


Interest expense increased by $0.1 million and $3.2$1.5 million to $0.8 million and $5.4$3.5 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2018 compared to $0.7 million and $2.2$2.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.March 31, 2017. In order to expand the inventory we make available to customers, and accommodate operations in additional markets, we increased our borrowings under our Floor Plan Facility yearperiod over year. The increaseperiod, resulting in increased interest expense is partially due to the increases in the outstanding balance. In addition, we incurred $1.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 related to the Verde Credit Facility, includingfacility. The remaining increase is due to interest expense incurred onduring the outstanding balancethree months ended March 31, 2018 related to the finance leases entered into throughout 2017 as discussed in "Liquidity and financing costs. Total borrowings of $35.0 million under the Verde Credit Facility were repaid in full with the proceeds of our IPO and the facility was terminated.Capital Resources."



Non-GAAP Financial Measures


To supplement the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we also present the following non-GAAP measures: EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per share. We believe the presentation of both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with increased transparency into financial measures used by our management team, and it also improves investors’ understanding of our underlying operating performance and their ability to analyze our ongoing operating trends. All historic non-GAAP financial measures have been reconciled with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.


EBITDA and EBITDA Margin


EBITDA and EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP supplemental measures of operating performance that do not represent and should not be considered an alternative to net loss or cash flow from operations, as determined by GAAP. EBITDA is defined as

net loss before interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense. EBITDA Margin is EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues. We use EBITDA to measure the operating performance of our business excluding specifically identifiedand EBITDA Margin to measure our operating performance relative to our total revenues. We believe that EBITDA and EBITDA Margin are useful measures to us and to our investors because they exclude certain financial and capital structure items that we do not believe directly reflect our core operations and may not be indicative of our recurring operations, in part because they may vary widely across time and within our industry independent of the performance of our core operations. We use EBITDA Marginbelieve that excluding these items enables us to measuremore effectively evaluate our operating performance period-over-period and relative to our total revenues.competitors. EBITDA and EBITDA Margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures provided by other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculations. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and calculation of EBITDA Margin is as follows (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016 2018 2017
Net loss $(39,769) $(21,985) $(117,078) $(57,418) $(52,672) $(38,439)
Depreciation and amortization expense 3,101
 1,196
 7,746
 3,020
 4,605
 2,061
Interest expense 838
 725
 5,404
 2,231
 3,541
 2,059
EBITDA $(35,830) $(20,064) $(103,928) $(52,167) $(44,526) $(34,319)
            
Total revenues $225,379
 $98,844
 $593,817
 $258,321
 $360,422
 $159,073
EBITDA Margin (15.9)% (20.3)% (17.5)% (20.2)% (12.4)% (21.6)%


Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted Net Loss per Share


Adjusted net loss represents net loss attributable to Carvana Co. assuming the full exchange of all outstanding LLC Units for shares of Class A common stock. Adjusted net loss per share is calculated by dividing adjusted net loss by the weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding assuming (i) the full exchange of all outstanding LLC Units, and (ii) shares issued in our public offeringthe IPO were outstanding for the entire period presented.presented and (iii) outstanding LLC Units immediately following the Organizational Transactions related to our IPO, including conversion of the Class C Redeemable Preferred Units, were outstanding for all periods prior to the IPO.



Adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per share are supplemental measures of operating performance that do not represent and should not be considered alternatives to net loss and net loss per share, as determined under GAAP. We believe that by assuming the full exchange of all outstanding LLC Units, adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per share supplement GAAP measures and enable us and our investors to more effectively evaluate our performance period-over-period and relative to our competitors. competitors that have different organizational and tax structures because the assumption eliminates the effect of any changes in net income attributable to Carvana Co. driven by increases in our ownership of Carvana Group, LLC, which are unrelated to our operating performance.


A reconciliation of adjusted net loss to net loss attributable to Carvana Co., the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and the computation of adjusted net loss per share are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016  2018 2017
Numerator:Numerator:        Numerator:    
Net loss attributable to Carvana Co. $(7,043) $(38,439)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests (45,629) 
Net loss attributable to Carvana Co. $(4,380) $(21,985) $(57,361) $(57,418)Dividends on Class A convertible preferred stock (1,345) 
Add: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests (35,389) 
 (59,717) 
Accretion of beneficial conversion feature on Class A convertible preferred stock (1,380) 
Adjusted net loss attributable to Carvana Co. $(39,769) $(21,985) $(117,078) $(57,418)Adjusted net loss attributable to Carvana Co. Class A common stock $(55,397) $(38,439)
            
Denominator:Denominator:        Denominator:    
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding(1)(3)
 15,045
 15,000
 15,024
 15,000
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding(1)(3)
 18,346
 15,000
Adjustments:        Adjustments:    
 
Assumed exchange of LLC Units for shares of Class A common stock (2)
 121,989
 121,760
 121,805
 121,760
 
Weighted-average assumed exchange of LLC Units for shares of Class A common stock (2)
 118,858
 121,760
Adjusted shares of Class A common stock outstanding 137,034
 136,760
 136,829
 136,760
Adjusted shares of Class A common stock outstanding 137,204
 136,760
Adjusted net loss per shareAdjusted net loss per share $(0.29) $(0.16) $(0.86) $(0.42)Adjusted net loss per share $(0.40) $(0.28)
(1) Amounts for periods prior to the initial public offering have been retrospectively adjusted to give effect to 15.0 million shares of Class A common stock issued in the initial public offering.
(2) AssumesAmounts for periods prior to the initial public offering have been retrospectively adjusted to include all LLC units outstanding at the initial public offering, including conversion of the Class C Redeemable Preferred Units into Class A Units on a one-for-one basis. Also assumes exchange of all outstanding LLC Units for shares of Class A common stock during each period presented, including retrospectively applying exchanges of LLC units outstanding at the initial public offering to all periods prior to the initial public offering.presented.
(3) Excludes approximately 0.50.4 million unvestednonvested restricted stock awards and 0.6units and 0.8 million vested and unvestednonvested stock options outstanding at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, because they were determined to be anti-dilutive.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


General


Our principal sources of liquidity are cash generated from our operations and from financing activities. Cash generated from operating activities primarily includes cash derived from the sale of used retail vehicles, the sale of wholesale vehicles and proceeds from the sale of automotive finance receivables originated in connection with the sale of used vehicles. Cash generated from our financing activities primarily includes proceeds from the sale of Class A common stock in our IPO in 2017, proceeds from the sale of Class A Convertible Preferred Stock in 2017, net proceeds from our Floor Plan Facility (defined below), proceeds from issuance of other long-term debt, and sales of Class C Preferred Units throughout 2015 and 2016 and2016. Additionally, we completed an offering of Class A common stock on April 30, 2018 for net proceeds from our floor plan facility.of approximately $173.3 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions but before deducting estimated offering expenses.
 
We have incurred losses each year from inception through September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, and expect to incur additional losses in the future. Our ability to service our debt and fund working capital, capital expenditures and business development efforts will depend on our ability to generate cash from operating and financing activities, which is subject to our future operating performance, as well as to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other conditions, some of which may be beyond our control. On January 1, 2018, the Floor Plan Facility capacity increased to $350.0 million to allow for more vehicle inventory purchases. We plan to increase the amount and extend the maturity date of financing available to purchase vehicle inventory within the next 12 months by amending our existing Floor Plan Facility or by entering into a new agreement. As of March 31, 2018, we sell finance receivables under multiple agreements, all of which feature commitments that expire in November 2018. We plan to extend or enter into new agreements to sell finance receivables to third parties prior to the expiration of the agreements. We believe that our existing sources of liquidity including future debt and equity financing will be sufficient to fund our operations, including lease obligations, debt service requirements, capital expenditures and working

capital obligations for at least the next 12 months. However, our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our rate of revenue growth, our expansion into new markets, construction of vending machines and inspection and reconditioning centers and the timing and extent of our spending to support our technology and software development efforts. To the extent that existing cash and cash from operations are insufficient to fund our future activities, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private equity or debt financing. Additional funds may not be available on terms favorable to us or at all.



Floor Plan Facility


We have a floor plan facility with a third party to finance our used vehicle inventory, which is secured by substantially all of our assets, other than our interests in real property (the "Floor Plan Facility"). The line ofWe most recently amended the Floor Plan Facility in August 2017 to, among other things, extend the maturity date to December 31, 2018, and increase the available credit available to us under this agreement is $275.0 million. Starting$350.0 million from January 1, 2018 the line of credit will increase to $350.0 million.through December 31, 2018. We are required to make monthly interest payments on borrowings under the Floor Plan Facility at a rate per annum equal to one-month LIBOR plus a fixed base. The Floor Plan Facility requires that at least 5% of the total principal amount owed to the lender is held as restricted cash.

Repayment in an amount equal to the amount of the advance or loan must be made within five business days of selling or otherwise disposing of the underlying vehicle inventory.inventory, unless customers financed the purchase by originating an automotive finance receivable. For used vehicle sales involving financing originated by us and sold under either the Purchasea certain master purchase and Sale Agreementsale agreement or the Master Transfer Agreement,master transfer agreement, the lender has extended repayment to the earlier of fifteen business days after the sale of the used vehicle or one business day following the sale of the related finance receivable. WeIn November 2017, we also entered into a letter agreement to extend repayment of amounts due under the Floor Plan Facility for used vehicle sales involving financing that are also requirednot sold under a certain master purchase and sale agreement or master transfer agreement. With respect to makesuch vehicles, the lender agreed to extend repayment of the advance or the loan for such vehicles to the earlier of fifteen business days after the sale of the used vehicle or two business days following the sale or funding of the related finance receivable. Outstanding balances related to vehicles held in inventory for more than 180 days require monthly principal reduction payments equal to 10% of the original principal amount for eachof that vehicle subject to the floor plan for more than 180 days until the remaining outstanding principal amount for such vehiclebalance is reduced to the lesser of (i) 50% of the original principal amount of such vehicle or (ii) 50% of such vehicle��sthe wholesale value. Prepayments may be made without incurring a premium or penalty. Additionally, we are permitted to make prepayments to the lender to be held as principal payments under the Floor Plan Facility and subsequently re-borrowreborrow such amounts. These prepayments and amounts reborrowed are presented on a gross basis within the consolidated statements of cash flows.

As of September 30, 2017, $195.1 million borrowings were outstanding underMarch 31, 2018, the interest rate on the Floor Plan Facility the interest rate was 4.88%approximately 5.53%, we had an outstanding balance under this facility of approximately $348.5 million, borrowing capacity available of approximately $1.5 million and $79.9held approximately $17.4 million remained available for borrowing.in restricted cash related to this facility.


Verde Credit Facility


On February 27, 2017, we entered into a credit facility with Verde for an amount up to $50.0 million (the "Verde Credit Facility"). As of March 31, 2017, $20.0 million had been drawn under the Verde Credit Facility. From March 31, 2017 through the completion of the IPO, we drew an additional $15.0 million under the Verde Credit Facility, bringing the total outstanding balance to $35.0 million immediately prior to the IPO. Amounts outstanding accrued interest at a rate of 12.0% per annum compounding semi-annually and payable in kind and maturedwere scheduled to mature in August 2018. Upon execution of the agreement, we paid Verde a $1.0 million commitment fee. Upon completion ofIn connection with the IPO completed on May 3, 2017, we repaid the entire outstanding principal balance of $35.0 million and accrued interest using a portion of approximately $0.4 million in full and the proceeds we received from the IPO and recognized the unamortized commitment fee as interest expense. Subsequent to the IPO and this repayment, the agreement wasVerde Credit Facility terminated.


Other Long-Term Debt


Since 2016, we have periodically issued notes payableWe enter into promissory note and disbursement agreements to finance haulers andcertain equipment for use in our logistics operations.transportation fleet and building improvements. The assets purchasedfinanced with the proceeds from these notes serve as the collateral for each note and certain security agreements related to these assets have cross collateralization and cross default provisions with respect to one another. Each note has a fixed annual interest rate, a two- to five-year term fixed interest rate and requires monthly principal and interest payments. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the outstanding principal of these notes totaled $16.7 million and had a weighted-average interest rate of 5.8%.5.6% and totaled approximately $30.5 million, of which approximately $6.1 million is due within the next twelve months.

Beginning in 2017, we have financed certain purchases and construction of our property and equipment through various sale and leaseback transactions. As of March 31, 2018, none of these transactions have qualified for sale accounting due to forms of continuing involvement, such as repurchase options or renewal periods that extend the lease for substantially all of the

asset's remaining useful life, and are therefore accounted for as financing transactions. These arrangements require monthly payments and have initial terms that expire in fifteen to twenty years. Some of the agreements are subject to renewal options of up to twenty years and base rent increases throughout the term. As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding liability associated with these sale and leaseback arrangements, net of debt issuance costs, is approximately $42.4 million.

In November 2017, we entered into a master sale-leaseback agreement (the "MSLA") pursuant to which we may sell and lease back certain of our properties and construction improvements. A portion of our finance leases described above are through the MSLA. A portion of the fixed rental payments set forth in the respective lease agreements are payable annually beginning in November 2019. Under the MSLA, at any time we may elect to, and beginning in November 2019 or until a property owner of a leased site consents to the sale-leaseback, the purchaser has the right to, demand that we repurchase one or more of the properties sold and leased back pursuant to the MSLA for an amount equal to the repurchase price. Repurchase prices are defined in each of the applicable leases and are generally the original purchase prices plus any accrued and unpaid rent. As of March 31, 2018, the repurchase prices for all properties under the MSLA excluding unpaid rent totaled approximately $28.8 million. Under the MSLA, the total sales price of properties we have sold and are leasing back at any point in time is limited to $75.0 million. As of March 31, 2018, we may sell and lease back an additional approximately $46.2 million of our property and equipment under the MSLA.

Finance Receivables


Our customers can obtain vehicle financing directly on our website. Historically, we have entered into various arrangements to sell the finance receivables we originate to third parties and to a lesser extent related parties.originate. Sales of receivables are a source of cash from operations and remove these loans from our balance sheet without recourse for their post-sale performance. In January 2016, we entered into transfer agreements pursuant to which we indirectly sell automotive finance receivables meeting certain underwriting criteria to third party purchasers. Under these transfer agreements and note purchase and security agreements, we could sell up to $230.0 million in principal balances of the finance receivables in this manner, which we reached in the fourth quarter of 2016 and as a result have no capacity under the note purchase and security agreements.

In December 2016, we entered into a master purchase and sale agreement with an unrelated third party(the "Purchase and Sale Agreement") and a master transfer agreement (the "2016 Master Transfer Agreement") pursuant to which we sell automotive finance receivables meeting certain underwriting criteria. Under such sale agreement, thecriteria to certain third party has committed to purchasepurchasers, including Ally Bank and Ally Financial (the "Ally Parties"). Through November 2017 under the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the 2016 Master Transfer Agreement, we could sell up to an aggregate of $375.0 million, and $292.2 million, respectively, in principal balances of automotive finance receivables that we originate, subject to adjustment as described in the agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold $241.3 million in principal balances of automotive finance receivables under this agreement and there was $112.4 million of unused capacity under this agreement as of September 30, 2017.respective agreements. On November 3, 2017, we amended our Purchase and Sale Agreement to increase the aggregate amount of principal balances of finance receivables we can sell from $375.0 million to $1.5 billion.


In December 2016, we entered into a master transfer agreement with an unrelated third party pursuant to which we sell automotive finance receivables meeting certain underwriting criteria to such party. Under such sale agreement, the third party has committed to purchase up to an aggregate of $292.2 million in principal balances of automotive finance receivables that we originate. The third party purchaser finances a majority of these purchases with borrowings from our purchaser in the master purchase and sale agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold $106.6 million in principal balances of automotive finance receivables under this agreement and there was $177.1 million of unused capacity under this agreement as of September 30, 2017. Also on November 3, 2017, we terminated the remaining capacity under the 2016 Master Transfer Agreement and enteredreplaced this facility by entering into a new master transfer agreement (the "2017 Master Transfer Agreement") with an unrelateda third party under which the third party has committed to purchase up to an aggregate of approximately $357.1 million in principal balances of finance receivables.


During the three months ended March 31, 2018, we sold approximately $125.6 million in principal balances of finance receivables under the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and approximately $85.5 million in principal balances of finance receivables under the 2017 Master Transfer Agreement. As of March 31, 2018, there was approximately $1.0 billion and $239.5 million of unused capacity under the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the 2017 Master Transfer Agreement, respectively.

Liquidity Upon Initial Public OfferingEquity Offerings


On May 3, 2017, we completed an initial public offering and received $205.9$205.8 million in proceeds, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering costs. We used the net proceeds to purchase Class A Units of Carvana Group. Carvana Group used a portion of the proceeds to repay $35.0 million of outstanding borrowings plus accrued interest under the Verde Credit FacilityFacility. Carvana Group used the remaining net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. On April 30, 2018, we completed a follow-on public offering of 6.6 million shares of our Class A common stock at a public offering price of $27.50 per share and received proceeds from the offering of approximately $173.3 million after underwriting discounts and commissions but before estimated offering expenses. We again used the net proceeds to pay expenses incurred in connection with the IPO and Organizational Transactions. We willpurchase Class A Units of Carvana Group, which intends to use the remaining net proceeds for future working capital and general corporate purposes.


Cash Flows


The following table presents a summary of our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):

 Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
 2017 2016 2018 2017
Net cash used in operating activities $(116,014) $(144,778) $(131,449) $(52,886)
Net cash used in investing activities (60,897) (23,320) (28,011) (18,556)
Net cash provided by financing activities 241,181
 205,318
 112,262
 41,787
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 64,270
 37,220
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 39,184
 43,134
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $103,454
 $80,354
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (47,198) (29,655)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 187,123
 49,450
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $139,925
 $19,795


Operating Activities


For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, net cash used in operating activities was $116.0$131.4 million, a decreasean increase of $28.8$78.6 million compared to net cash used in operating activities of $144.8$52.9 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. Significant changes impacting net cash used in operating activities comparing the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

At December 31, 2015, our accounts payable to related party was $21.4 million, primarily related to vehicle inventory purchases. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 we made net repayments of $22.8 million to related parties resulting in an ending prepayment to related parties of $1.4 million. Comparatively, as of September 30, 2017, our balance of accounts payable to related parties increased by $0.3 million since December 31, 2016. Thus, cash flows associated with the change in our accounts payable to related parties increased $23.1 million year over year due to the timing of payments.

Net increase in vehicle inventory was $6.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to a net increase in vehicle inventory of $62.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, resulting in a $56.4 million reduction in use of cash related to our efforts to optimize our inventory levels.

Net cash generated by originations and proceeds of finance receivables was $0.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of $5.7 million from the net use of $5.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This is primarily due to the timing of originations and subsequent sales.



Our net loss was $117.1$52.7 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, an increase of $59.7$14.2 million from a net loss of $57.4$38.4 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017 primarily due to an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses associated with expansion to additional markets and expanding our corporate infrastructure.


Net increase in vehicle inventory was $72.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to a net increase in vehicle inventory of $14.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017, resulting in a $58.0 million increase in use of cash related to our efforts to increase and optimize our inventory levels.

Net cash used related to originations and proceeds of finance receivables was $8.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to net proceeds of $2.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017 resulting in an increased use of cash of $10.9 million year over year. This is primarily due to the timing of originations and subsequent sales of finance receivables.

These increases in uses of cash are partially offset by net cash inflows associated with the change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $13.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared to a net cash outflow of $2.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017, resulting in an increase to cash of $15.6 million year over year.

Investing Activities


Cash used in investing activities was $60.9$28.0 million and $23.3$18.6 million during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively, an increase of $37.6$9.5 million. The increase primarily relates to the increase in purchases of property and equipment of $38.4$9.5 million, reflecting the expansion of our business operations into new markets and construction of new vending machines.


Financing Activities


Cash provided by financing activities was $241.2$112.3 million and $205.3$41.8 million during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively, an increase of $35.9$70.5 million. The net increase primarily relates to the following financing activities:

Net proceeds from sales of equity increased $46.6 million due to receipt of net proceeds from our IPO of $206.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to net proceeds of $159.7 million from sales of Class C Preferred Units during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Proceeds from and payments on the Floor Plan Facility increasedincreasing by $427.5$245.7 million and $443.8$170.4 million, respectively, resulting in a net decreaseincrease to sources of cash of $16.2 million related$75.3 million. The increase in activity under our Floor Plan Facility is attributable to this facilitythe increase in the amount of retail units sold to customers during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017 asMarch 31, 2018 compared to the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017 and the increase in our inventory balance year over year. The increase in activity is also partially due to our ability to make prepayments

to the lender, which are held as principal payments, and subsequently re-borrow such amounts. We began making these prepayments and re-borrowing such amounts after our IPO. Furthermore, the net increase to source of cash relates to the extended repayment terms effective in the second half of 2017.


Contractual Obligations and Commitments


During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, weWe have not entered into new leases with DriveTime and Verde, someany material contractual obligations outside of which replaced previous leases we had with DriveTime. Pursuant to these new leases, we are contractually obligated to make lease payments to DriveTime and Verde of $15.4 million over the remaining lease terms, which range from seven to eight years. We also entered into new leases with various third parties, pursuant to which we are contractually obligated to make lease payments of $15.2 million over the remaining lease terms which range from less than one to ten years. Further, in April 2017, we financed certain property and equipment through a sale and leaseback transaction. We are now contractually obligated to make rent payments of $5.1 million over the remaining lease term.

Outside of the recent obligations outlined above and routine transactions made in the ordinary course of business there have been no material changes to the contractual obligations as ofsince the most recently ended fiscal year as disclosed in the header "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our prospectus filed with the SECmost recent Annual Report on April 28, 2017.Form 10-K.


Fair Value Measurements


We report money market securities and certain receivables at fair value. See Note 14 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments, included in Part I, Item 1, Unaudited Condensed and Consolidated Financial Statements, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated into this item by reference.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.


JOBS Act


We qualify as an “emerging growth company” pursuant to the provisions of the JOBS Act. For as long as we are an “emerging growth company,” we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure

obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, exemptions from the requirements of holding advisory “say-on-pay” votes on executive compensation and shareholder advisory votes on golden parachute compensation.


The JOBS Act also permits an emerging growth company like us to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies. We are choosing to “opt out” of this provision and, as a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards as required when they are adopted. This decision to opt out of the extended transition period is irrevocable.


Critical Accounting Policies


Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for accounting pronouncements adopted since December 31, 2017. There have been no other material changes to our critical accounting policies and use of estimates from those described under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in our prospectus filed with the SECmost recent Annual Report on April 28, 2017.Form 10-K.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by us, contain statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, and other future conditions. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “envision,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “contemplate” and other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding:


future financial position;


business strategy;


budgets, projected costs and plans;


future industry growth;


financing sources;


the impact of litigation, government inquiries and investigations; and


all other statements regarding our intent, plans, beliefs or expectations or those of our directors or officers.


We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements we make. Important factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:


our history of losses and ability to maintain profitability in the future;


our ability to effectively manage our rapid growth;


our limited operating history;


the seasonal and other fluctuations in our quarterly operating results;


our relationship with DriveTime;


our management’s accounting judgments and estimates, as well as changes to accounting policies;


our ability to compete in the highly competitive industry in which we participate;


the changes in prices of new and used vehicles;


our ability to acquire desirable inventory;


our ability to sell our inventory expeditiously;


our ability to sell and generate gains on the sale of automotive finance receivables;


our dependence on the sale of automotive finance receivables for a substantial portion of our gross profits;


our reliance on potentially fraudulent credit data for the automotive finance receivables we sell;


our ability to successfully market and brand our business;


our reliance on Internet searches to drive traffic to our website;


our ability to comply with the laws and regulations to which we are subject;


the changes in the laws and regulations to which we are subject;


our ability to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991;


the evolution of regulation of the Internet and eCommerce;e-commerce;

our ability to maintain reputational integrity and enhance our brand;


our ability to grow complementary product and service offerings;


our ability to address the shift to mobile device technology by our customers;


risks related to the larger automotive ecosystem;


the geographic concentration where we provide services;services and recondition and store vehicle inventory;


our ability to raise additional capital;


our ability to maintain adequate relationships with the third parties that finance our vehicle inventory purchases;


the representations we make in our finance receivables we sell;


our reliance on our proprietary credit scoring model in the forecasting of loss rates;


our reliance on internal and external logistics to transport our vehicle inventory;


the risks associated with the construction and operation of our inspection and reconditioning centers, fulfillment centers and vending machines, including our dependence on one supplier for construction and maintenance for our vending machines;


our ability to finance vending machines and inspection and reconditioning centers;

our ability to protect the personal information and other data that we collect, process and store;


disruptions in availability and functionality of our website;


our ability to protect our intellectual property, technology and confidential information;


our ability to defend against claims that our employees, consultants or advisors have wrongfully used or disclosed trade secrets or intellectual property;


our ability to defend against intellectual property disputes;


our ability to comply with the terms of open source licenses;


conditions affecting automotive manufacturers, including manufacturer recalls;


our reliance on third party technology to complete critical business functions;


our dependence on key personnel to operate our business;

the costs associated with becoming a public company;

the diversion of management’s attention and other disruptions associated with potential future acquisitions;


risks relating to the ability of our Class A Convertible Preferred Stock holder to influence our business;

the legal proceedings to which we may be subject in the ordinary course of business;


potential errors in our retail installment contracts with our customers that could render them unenforceable;


risks relating to our corporate structure and tax receivable agreements; and


the other factors identified underdisclosed in the headingsection titled “Risk Factors” in our prospectusmost recent Annual Report on Form 424(b) filed with the SEC on April 28, 2017 (File No. 333-217085)10-K and other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q represent our views as of the date of this Report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.



ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impactThere have been no material changes to our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market pricesquantitative and rates. Ourqualitative disclosures about market risk exposure is primarily a resultfrom those described under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of exposure due to potential changesFinancial Condition and Results of Operations" included in inflation or interest rates. We do not hold financial instruments for trading purposes.

Interest Rate Risk

Our primary market risk exposure is changing LIBOR-based interest rates. We had total outstanding debt of $195.1 million under our variable Floor Plan Facility at September 30, 2017. Amounts outstanding under our Floor Plan Facility are generally due within one year and bear a variable interest rate of a fixed spread to the one-month LIBOR rate. At September 30, 2017, the applicable one-month LIBOR rate was 1.23%. Basedmost recent Annual Report on the amounts outstanding, a 100-basis point increase or decrease in market interest rates would result in a change to annual interest expense of $2.0 million at September 30, 2017.

Our outstanding notes payable each have fixed interest rates, require monthly payments and mature five years after commencement. The outstanding balance totaled $16.7 million as of September 30, 2017.

Inflation Risk

Based on our analysis of the periods presented, we believe that inflation has not had a material effect on our operating results. There can be no assurance that future inflation will not have an adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition.Form 10-K.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting


There waswere no change inchanges to our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 that hashave materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


From time to time, we are involved in various claims and legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business. Although the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these actions will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources.


Future litigation may be necessary to defend ourselves and our partners by determining the scope, enforceability and validity of third party proprietary rights or to establish our proprietary rights. The results of any current or future litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, and regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.


ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS


There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our prospectus filedmost recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, except as follows:

A significant disruption in service on our website could damage our reputation and result in a loss of consumers, which could harm our business, brand, operating results and financial condition.

Our brand, reputation and ability to attract customers depend on the reliable performance of our website and the supporting systems, technology and infrastructure. We may experience significant interruptions to our systems in the future. Interruptions in these systems, whether due to system failures, programming or configuration errors, computer viruses, or physical or electronic break-ins, could affect the availability of our inventory on our website and prevent or inhibit the ability of customers to access our website. Problems with the SECreliability or security of our systems could harm our reputation, result in a loss of customers and result in additional costs.

Substantially all of the communications, network and computer hardware used to operate our website are located at co-location facilities. Although we have multiple locations, our systems are not fully redundant. In addition, we do not own or control the operation of these facilities. Our systems and operations are vulnerable to damage or interruption from fire, flood, power loss, telecommunications failure, terrorist attacks, acts of war, electronic and physical break-ins, computer viruses, earthquakes, and similar events. The occurrence of any of these events could damage our systems and hardware or could cause them to fail.

Problems faced by our third-party web-hosting providers could adversely affect the experience of our customers. For example, our third-party web-hosting providers could close their facilities without adequate notice or suffer interruptions in service caused by cyber-attacks, natural disasters or other phenomena. Any financial difficulties, up to and including bankruptcy, faced by our third-party web-hosting providers or any of the service providers with whom they contract may have negative effects on April 28, 2017. our business, the nature and extent of which are difficult to predict. If our third-party web-hosting providers are unable to keep up with our growing capacity needs, our business could be harmed.

Any errors, defects, disruptions, or other performance or reliability problems with our network operations could interrupt our customers’ access to our inventory and our access to data that drives our inventory purchase operations as well as cause delays and additional expense in arranging access to new facilities and services, any of which could harm our reputation, business, operating results and financial condition.

We may in the future become involved in lawsuits to defend ourselves against intellectual property disputes, which could be expensive and time consuming, and ultimately unsuccessful, and could result in the diversion of significant resources, and hinder our ability to commercialize our existing or future products.

Our success depends in part on not infringing the patents or violating the other proprietary rights of others. Intellectual property disputes can be costly to defend and may cause our business, operating results and financial condition to suffer. Significant litigation regarding patent rights occurs in the e-commerce industry. Whether merited or not, it is possible that U.S. and foreign patents and pending patent applications controlled by third parties may be alleged to cover our products. We may also face allegations that our employees have misappropriated the intellectual property rights of their former employers or other

third parties. Our competitors, many of which have substantially greater resources and have made substantial investments in patent portfolios and competing technologies, may have applied for or obtained or may in the future apply for and obtain, patents that prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with our ability to use our technology or processes necessary to operate our business. Our competitors may have one or more patents for which they can threaten and/or initiate patent infringement actions against us and/or any of our third-party suppliers. Our ability to defend ourselves and/or our third-party suppliers may be limited by our financial and human resources, the availability of reasonable defenses, and the ultimate acceptance of our defenses by the courts or juries. Furthermore, if such patents are successfully asserted against us, this may result in an adverse impact on our business, including injunctions, damages, and/or attorneys’ fees. From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, we may develop non-infringement and/or invalidity positions with respect to third-party patents, which may or not be ultimately adjudicated as successful by a judge or jury if such patents were asserted against us.

We may receive in the future, particularly now that we are a public company, communications from patent holders alleging infringement of patents or other intellectual property rights or misappropriation of trade secrets, or offering licenses to such intellectual property. Any claims that we assert against perceived infringers could also provoke these parties to assert counterclaims against us alleging that we infringe their intellectual property rights. At any given time, we may be involved as either a plaintiff or a defendant in a number of patent infringement actions, the outcomes of which may not be known for prolonged periods of time.

The large number of patents, the rapid rate of new patent applications and issuances, the complexities of the technologies involved, our potential expansion into new business lines and the uncertainty of litigation significantly increase the risks related to any patent litigation. Furthermore, as the number of participants in our industry grows, the possibility of intellectual property infringement claims against us increases. Any litigation or claim against us, even those without merit, may cause us to incur substantial costs, and could place a significant strain on our financial resources, divert the attention of management from our core business and harm our reputation. Any potential intellectual property litigation also could force us to do one or more of the following:

stop using the technology or processes that use the disputed intellectual property necessary to operate our business and sell our products;
obtain a license from the intellectual property owner to continue using technology or processes necessary to operate our business or sell our products, which license may require substantial royalty payments and may not be available on reasonable terms, or at all;
incur significant expenses and legal fees;
pay substantial damages or royalties to the party whose intellectual property rights we may be found to be infringing, potentially including treble damages if the court finds that the infringement was willful;
if a license is available from a third-party, we may have to pay substantial royalties, upfront fees or grant cross-licenses to intellectual property rights for our products and services;
find a non-infringing substitute product or technology, which could be costly and create significant delay in our operations; and/or
redesign those products, technologies or processes that infringe any third-party intellectual property, which could be costly, disruptive, and/or infeasible.

If any of the foregoing occurs, we may have to stop using certain of our technologies or processes or may be unable to commercialize one or more of our products, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.


ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS


None.Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

There were no unregistered sales of equity during the three months ended March 31, 2018, except as otherwise previously reported.

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement entered into in connection with our IPO, certain LLC Unitholders exchanged approximately 1.8 million LLC Units and approximately 1.3 million shares of Class B common stock for approximately 1.4 million shares of Class A common stock. Such shares were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.



ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES


None.


ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES


Not applicable.


ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION


On November 2, 2017, we entered into a letter agreement with Ally Bank and Ally Financial (the "Ally Parties") to extend repayment of amounts due under the Floor Plan Facility for sales involving financing originated by us that are not sold to or financed by the Ally Parties.  With respect to such vehicles, the Ally Parties agree to extend repayment of the advance or the loan for such vehicle to the earlier of fifteen business days after the sale of the vehicle or two business days following the sale or funding of the retail installment contract.  The letter agreement is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.2.None.

On November 3, 2017, we amended our Purchase and Sale Agreement to increase the aggregate amount of principal balances of finance receivables we can sell from $375.0 million to $1.5 billion. Also on November 3, 2017, we terminated the remaining capacity under the Master Transfer Agreement and replaced this facility by entering into a new master transfer agreement with an unrelated third party under which the third party has committed to purchase up to an aggregate of $357.1 million in principal balances of finance receivables. The amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and new master transfer agreement are filed herewith as Exhibits 10.3 and 10.4, respectively.

On November 3, 2017, we entered into a Master Sale-Leaseback Agreement pursuant to which we may sell and lease back up to $75 million of our real property interests, including costs for construction improvements. At any time we may elect to, and beginning November 2, 2019, the purchaser has the right to demand that, we repurchase one or more sold real property interests for an amount equal to the repurchase price provided in the applicable lease and any amounts due and owing under such lease. We expect to sell and lease back many of our vending machines pursuant to this agreement. The Master Sale-Leaseback Agreement is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.5.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS


Exhibit No.Description
10.4 *
10.5 *
101.INSXBRL Instance Document.
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.


* Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions, which portions have been provided separately to the Securities and Exchange Commission.




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.




     
Date:November 7, 2017May 9, 2018Carvana Co. 
   (Registrant) 
     
  By:/s/ Mark Jenkins 
   Mark Jenkins 
   Chief Financial Officer 
   (On behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial Officer)




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