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): February 20, 2018
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 February 20, 2018, KAR Auction Services, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017. KAR Auction Services, Inc. will host an earnings conference call and webcast, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. The conference call may be accessed by calling 1-844-778-4145 and entering conference ID # 2149019 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 twelve months ended December 31, 2017. The press release dated February 20, 2018 is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
On February 20, 2018, KAR Auction Services, Inc. also posted supplemental financial information for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017, and Earnings Slides for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 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 February 20, 2018 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 February 20, 2018 – “KAR Auction Services, Inc. Reports 2017 Financial Results”
99.2 KAR Auction Services, Inc. Q4 and YTD 2017 Supplemental Financial Information – February 20, 2018
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: February 20, 2018 KAR Auction Services, Inc.
/s/ Eric M. Loughmiller
Eric M. Loughmiller
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer