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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2017
KAR Auction Services, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-34568 | 20-8744739 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||
13085 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard
Carmel, Indiana 46032
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(800) 923-3725
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 31, 2017, KAR Auction Services, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. KAR Auction Services, Inc. will host an earnings conference call and webcast, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time. The conference call may be accessed by calling 1-844-778-4145 and entering participant passcode 95364956 and the live webcast may be accessed at the investor relations section of www.karauctionservices.com. The call will be hosted by KAR Auction Services, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Jim Hallett, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Eric Loughmiller. The call will feature a review of operating highlights and financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The press release dated October 31, 2017 is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
On October 31, 2017, KAR Auction Services, Inc. also posted supplemental financial information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and Earnings Slides for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The supplemental financial information and Earnings Slides can be located at the investor relations section of www.karauctionservices.com under the quarterly results page. The supplemental financial information and Earnings Slides posted on October 31, 2017 are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
99.1 Press release dated October 31, 2017 – “KAR Auction Services, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results”
SIGNATURE
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: October 31, 2017 KAR Auction Services, Inc.
/s/ Eric M. Loughmiller
Eric M. Loughmiller
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer