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OPENLANE Completes Repurchase of 53% of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

1. KAR repurchased 53% of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. 2. Closed $550 million in secured term loans to finance repurchases. 3. Financing was oversubscribed, indicating strong market demand and confidence. 4. KAR's asset-light model shows strong cash generation potential. 5. Focus remains on long-term shareholder value and strategic growth.

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Why Bullish?

KAR's ability to aggressively repurchase shares reflects strong financial health, similar to past successful equity restructuring moves that boosted share prices.

How important is it?

The repurchase and financing indicate strong investor confidence and financial readiness, influencing perceived ownership value.

Why Short Term?

Immediate repurchase actions typically influence short-term market willingness to invest, but longer-term impacts depend on strategic execution and market conditions.

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Strong Market Demand for Term Loan Financing , /PRNewswire/ -- OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, today announced it has closed its repurchase of 53% of the Company's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and amended its existing Credit Agreement with an additional $550 million in secured term loans to finance the repurchases. "I am very pleased that our financing was substantially oversubscribed, allowing us to tighten pricing and achieve an even more preferred rate," said Brad Herring, EVP and CFO of OPENLANE. "I believe this level of interest and support from the investment community reinforces the strong cash generation characteristics of our asset-light digital marketplace and OPENLANE's positioning for continued growth. We remain focused on executing our strategy committed to delivering long-term shareholder value." About OPENLANEOPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR) makes wholesale easy by connecting the leading automotive manufacturers, dealers, rental companies, fleet operators, captive finance and lending institutions as buyers and sellers to create the most advanced digital marketplace for used vehicles. Our innovative products and services deliver a fast, fair and transparent experience that helps customers make smarter decisions and achieve better outcomes. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE has employees across the United States, Canada, Europe, Uruguay and the Philippines. For more information and the latest OPENLANE news, visit corporate.openlane.com. SOURCE OPENLANE, Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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