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Copart (CPRT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 18, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). David J. Berger appointed director August 13, 2026, with term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- David J. Berger appointed director August 13, 2026, with term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting
- Berger is a Senior Partner at Wilson Sonsini, Copart’s outside corporate counsel
- Expected Wilson Sonsini legal fees through July 31, 2027 not material
- Berger receives standard outside-director compensation and indemnification protections
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Exhibit 99.1 furnished under Regulation FD, with disclosure excluded from Section 18 “filed” liability
- Information not incorporated by reference into future Exchange Act or Securities Act filings
- No substantive business or financial update included in the provided text
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- David J. Berger joined Copart’s board effective August 13, 2026
- Governance and M&A expertise adds relevant oversight as Copart expands globally
- Berger’s shareholder-activism and corporate-governance background may strengthen defense against investor challenges
- Appointment does not disclose changes to management, compensation, or Copart’s financial outlook
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