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Dec 31, 2019

OPENLANE Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Reported a 13% increase in revenue and a 1% increase in net income compared to the same period last year.

Key Takeaways

KAR Auction Services, Inc. reported a revenue of $671.3 million for Q4 2019, a 13% increase compared to Q4 2018. Net income increased 1% to $15.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA increased 10% to $122.0 million.

Revenue from continuing operations increased by 13% to $671.3 million compared to Q4 2018.

Net income from continuing operations increased by 1% to $15.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to Q4 2018.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations increased by 10% to $122.0 million compared to Q4 2018.

The company announced a cash dividend of $0.19 per share on the company’s common stock.

Total Revenue
$671M
Previous year: $929M
-27.7%
EPS
$0.19
Previous year: $0.62
-69.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$122M
Previous year: $111M
+10.4%
Gross Profit
$276M
Previous year: $386M
-28.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$508M
Previous year: $277M
+83.2%
Total Assets
$6.58B
Previous year: $7.21B
-8.7%

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Forward Guidance

The company provided annual guidance for 2020, including net income from continuing operations between $126.0 million and $139.3 million, and adjusted EBITDA between $520.0 million and $540.0 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Net income from continuing operations: $126.0 - $139.3 million
  • EBITDA: $528.0 - $548.0 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $520.0 - $540.0 million
  • Net income from continuing operations per share - diluted: $0.97 - $1.07
  • Operating adjusted net income per share: $1.28 - $1.38

Challenges Ahead

  • Earnings guidance does not contemplate future business development activities.
  • Earnings guidance does not contemplate strategic developments.
  • Earnings guidance does not contemplate gains/losses associated with step acquisitions.
  • Earnings guidance does not contemplate contingent purchase price adjustments.
  • Earnings guidance does not contemplate significant expenses related to litigation.