Copart completes acquisition of ACV Auctions

Copart finalized the purchase of ACV Auctions, converting all outstanding ACV shares into cash. About 68.43% of ACV shares were tendered, representing 116,818,409 shares, and the remaining shares were cancelled and paid at the agreed cash price. ACV will operate as an independent subsidiary under its current leadership. The antitrust waiting period for the deal ended on October 14.

The transaction adds ACV's remarketing platform to Copart's portfolio, expanding its service offering. Investors in Copart now own a larger, integrated vehicle auction business, while ACV shareholders received cash for their shares.

  • Purchase price per ACV share reported as $10.50 versus $11.15.

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