Carvana Co. Announces Proposed Offering of Class A Common Stock

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Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) plans to offer up to $1 billion in Class A common stock, subject to market conditions. Notably, executives Ernest Garcia II and III aim to purchase up to $432 million of this offering. In addition, Carvana proposes to issue $1 billion of Series A Preferred Stock and $2.275 billion in senior unsecured notes, primarily to finance its acquisition of ADESA, Inc.'s physical auction business. The proceeds will also be used for general corporate purposes. The offerings are not contingent on one another.

Positive

• Executives' interest in purchasing $432 million of Class A common stock indicates confidence in the company's future.
• The proposed acquisition of ADESA, Inc. could enhance Carvana's market position and operational capabilities.

Negative

• The significant share offering may dilute existing shareholders' equity.
• High debt issuance with $2.275 billion in senior unsecured notes raises concerns about future financial obligations.

 

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA), the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $1 billion of its Class A common stock in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

Ernest Garcia, II, along with Ernie Garcia, III, Carvana’s Chief Executive Officer, and entities controlled by one or both of them, have indicated an interest in purchasing up to an aggregate of $432 million of the Company’s Class A common stock in the offering, based on their pro rata ownership.

Citigroup and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC will act as book-running managers for the proposed offering.

Carvana intends to use the net proceeds from the public offering of Class A common stock for general corporate purposes.

Separately, Carvana is proposing to offer (x) up to $1 billion of series A perpetual preferred stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) and (y) up to $2.275 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2030 (the “New Notes”), in each case pursuant to a separate offering memorandum for each proposed offering only to (i) qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act and (ii) non-U.S. persons outside the United States in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The net proceeds of the offerings are to be used to finance Carvana’s announced acquisition of the U.S. based physical auction business of ADESA, Inc., and they will also be used for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Series A Preferred Stock or the New Notes, and the offering of the Class A common stock is not contingent on the offering of the Series A Preferred Stock or the New Notes.

The offering of Class A common stock will be made only by means of an effective registration statement (including a prospectus), a preliminary prospectus supplement and a final prospectus supplement. A copy of the prospectus and the preliminary prospectus supplement and, when available, the final prospectus supplement relating to these securities may be obtained from Citigroup Global Markets Inc. c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (800) 831-9146 or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (866) 803-9204, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com.

An automatic shelf registration statement relating to the Class A common stock has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Class A common stock, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the applicable securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About Carvana

Founded in 2012 and based in Phoenix, Carvana’s mission is to change the way people buy and sell cars. With a continued focus on its customers, technology and innovation, Carvana offers an intuitive and convenient online car buying, selling, and financing experience. Carvana.com enables customers to quickly and easily shop more than 71,000 vehicles, finance, trade in or sell their current vehicle to Carvana, sign contracts and schedule delivery or pickup at one of its patented, automated Car Vending Machines. Carvana is a Fortune 500 company, providing as-soon-as-next-day delivery to customers in over 300 U.S. markets.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect Carvana’s current intentions, expectations or beliefs regarding the proposed Class A common stock offering, Series A Preferred Stock private offering and the proposed private offering of New Notes. There can be no guarantee Carvana will consummate any of the offerings on the proposed terms, if at all, or consummate its proposed acquisition of the U.S. based physical auction business of ADESA, Inc. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "likely," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "project," "projection," "seek," "can," "could," "may," "should," "would," "will," the negatives thereof and other words and terms of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. Among these factors are risks related to the “Risk Factors” identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2021 and in the preliminary prospectus supplement for the proposed offering of Class A common stock. There is no assurance that any forward-looking statements will materialize. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect expectations only as of this date. Carvana does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Investors

Mike Levin

investors@carvana.com

Media

Kristin Thwaites

press@carvana.com

Source: Carvana Co.

FAQ

What is Carvana planning with their stock offering on NYSE: CVNA?

Carvana intends to offer up to $1 billion of its Class A common stock to raise funds.

Who is buying Carvana's Class A common stock?

Executives Ernest Garcia II and III plan to purchase up to $432 million in the stock offering.

What will Carvana do with the proceeds from the stock offering?

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to finance the acquisition of ADESA, Inc.

Is Carvana issuing other types of securities?

Yes, Carvana is also proposing to offer $1 billion in Series A Preferred Stock and $2.275 billion in senior unsecured notes.

How will the issuance of new shares affect existing shareholders?

The stock offering may dilute the equity of existing shareholders.