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COPART INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 3, 2011)

Filed March 3, 2011For Securities:CPRT

Summary

Copart, Inc. (CPRT) filed an 8-K on March 3, 2011, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended January 31, 2011. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these results as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance metrics and operational updates for the second quarter of fiscal year 2011. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it signifies the company's proactive disclosure of its quarterly performance. This filing is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to disseminate timely financial information to the market, allowing investors to assess the company's ongoing health and progress against expectations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filed by Copart, Inc. on March 3, 2011.
  • 2The filing reports financial results for the second quarter ended January 31, 2011.
  • 3The primary content furnished is a press release dated March 2, 2011 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4This press release announces Copart's financial results for the specified quarter.
  • 5The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 7Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial performance information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Copart, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended January 31, 2011, by furnishing the press release announcing these results.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated March 2, 2011, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It only indicates that the company has issued a press release containing these details, which is attached as an exhibit.

Information furnished under Item 2.02 is provided for informational purposes to the market but is not considered 'filed' with the SEC in the same way as other parts of a report. This means it generally does not carry the same liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, which relates to 'misleading statements in filed documents'.