Summary
Copart, Inc. (CPRT) filed a Form 8-K on May 30, 2012, to report its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012, which concluded on April 30, 2012. The filing's primary purpose was to furnish a press release detailing these quarterly results. Investors should note that this information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't automatically become part of the company's incorporated filings unless explicitly stated. The key takeaway for investors is that this 8-K serves as notification of the release of Copart's Q3 FY2012 financial performance. The actual financial details, such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share, would be contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that accompanied this filing. This filing is a standard procedural step for public companies to disseminate significant financial updates.
Key Highlights
- 1Copart, Inc. (CPRT) announced its third quarter fiscal year 2012 financial results on May 29, 2012.
- 2The filing is a Form 8-K, dated May 30, 2012, reporting on the quarter ended April 30, 2012.
- 3The report primarily furnished a press release containing the company's financial results.
- 4The press release detailing the Q3 FY2012 results is included as Exhibit 99.1.
- 5Information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- 6The furnished information is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes.