QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this documentExhibit 99.1
Rule 438 Consent
In accordance with Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named as a prospective director of ADESA, Inc. in the registration statement on Form S-l filed by ADESA, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about March 10, 2004.
| | /s/ Wynn V. Bussmann Name: Wynn V. Bussmann Date: March 8, 2004 |
Rule 438 Consent
In accordance with Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named as a prospective director of ADESA, Inc. in the registration statement on Form S-l filed by ADESA, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about March 10, 2004.
| | /s/ Thomas L. Cunningham Name: Thomas L. Cunningham Date: February 27, 2004 |
Rule 438 Consent
In accordance with Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named as a prospective director of ADESA, Inc. in the registration statement on Form S-l filed by ADESA, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about March 10, 2004.
| | /s/ Dennis O. Green Name: Dennis O. Green Date: February 27, 2004 |
Rule 438 Consent
In accordance with Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named as a prospective director of ADESA, Inc. in the registration statement on Form S-l filed by ADESA, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about March 10, 2004.
| | /s/ Angel Rodolfo Sales Name: Angel Rodolfo Sales Date: March 8, 2004 |
Rule 438 Consent
In accordance with Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named as a prospective director of ADESA, Inc. in the registration statement on Form S-l filed by ADESA, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about March 10, 2004.
| | /s/ Nick Smith Name: Nick Smith Date: February 27, 2004 |
Rule 438 Consent
In accordance with Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named as a prospective director of ADESA, Inc. in the registration statement on Form S-l filed by ADESA, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about March 10, 2004.
| | /s/ Donald C. Wegmiller Name: Donald C. Wegmiller Date: March 4, 2004 |
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