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OPENLANE Inc. (NYSE: KAR) operates a leading digital marketplace for wholesale vehicle transactions, connecting buyers and sellers through technology-driven auction platforms and inventory financing solutions. This page aggregates essential updates about the company’s strategic initiatives, operational milestones, and position within the automotive remarketing sector.
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OPENLANE (NYSE: KAR) has appointed Randy Altschuler to its board of directors. Altschuler, a seasoned entrepreneur, has extensive experience in leveraging technology for digital marketplaces and AI to transform manufacturing. He has co-founded companies like OfficeTiger, CloudBlue, and Xometry. His expertise is expected to contribute significantly to OPENLANE's aim of enhancing its digital transformation in the wholesale used vehicle market. CEO Peter Kelly expressed enthusiasm about Altschuler's appointment, highlighting his valuable insights and industry-disrupting technology solutions.
OPENLANE, a prominent operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, has introduced a new feature called 'Absolute Sale'. This feature allows sellers to signal their commitment to selling a vehicle to the highest offer of the day. This generates higher buyer confidence, visibility, and engagement, optimizing returns for sellers.
According to James Coyle, EVP and president of North American marketplaces at OPENLANE, the feature ensures that buyers save time and feel confident in their bidding strategies. Sellers have reported an average price increase of $500 per vehicle, and $1,000 for vehicles priced over $20,000, after activating Absolute Sale.
Absolute Sale is available on all dealer-consigned vehicles in OPENLANE's US marketplace and can be activated any time after 9 a.m. ET on the sale day.
OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR) will partake in the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 20, 2024, at 1:10pm ET. CEO Peter Kelly and CFO Brad Lakhia will represent the company. The event will be webcasted on the investor relations section of OPENLANE's website.
OPENLANE, Inc. reported its first quarter 2024 financial results with positive growth in marketplace volumes and Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). Income from continuing operations reached $19 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $75 million. The company remains confident in its previously stated annual guidance, expecting income from continuing operations of $74-88 million and adjusted EBITDA of $285-305 million. OPENLANE is focused on innovation to sustain growth and improve financial performance.
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