UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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| March 24, 2017 |
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| COPART, INC. |
| (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |
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| Delaware | 000-23255 | 94-2867490 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | | Identification No.) |
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| 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 |
| Dallas, Texas 75254 |
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| (972) 391-5000 |
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| Not applicable |
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT
Section 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 24, 2017, Copart, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one split of its common stock. The full text of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, and these forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by our statements and comments. For a more complete discussion of the risks that could affect our business, please review the “Management's Discussion and Analysis” and the other risks identified in Copart’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We encourage investors to review these disclosures carefully. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time on our behalf.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
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Exhibit
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| Press release, dated March 24, 2017 of Copart, Inc. announcing a two-for-one stock split. |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: March 27, 2017 COPART, INC.
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| | | By: | /s/ Gregory R. DePasquale |
| | | | Gregory R. DePasquale |
| | | | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
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| Press release, dated March 24, 2017 of Copart, Inc. announcing a two-for-one stock split. |
