Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. Discusses Business Outlook
For Immediate Release
Eric Loughmiller
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
317-249-4254
eric.loughmiller@karauctionservices.com
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. Discusses Business Outlook
Westchester, Ill. — Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAAI), a wholly owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. (the “Company”), today discussed that in the ordinary course of business, Allstate, one of its insurance customers, has chosen to transition the remainder of its business to a competitor who already has the substantial majority of its volume. It is IAAI’s understanding that the transition will be completed sometime later in 2010.
Commenting on the action, Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc.’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom O’Brien stated, “While we are disappointed with Allstate’s decision, we will work closely to assist them with the transition and we look forward to doing business with them again in the future.” O’Brien went on to state, “While it is not our policy to make announcements on individual customer wins or losses, we have had a number of significant customer wins that should offset the impact of Allstate’s decision. On balance, we do not anticipate this having a material impact on KAR’s financial performance.”
About KAR Auction Services
KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: KAR) is the holding company for ADESA,
Inc., a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle auctions whose
operations span North America with 62 used vehicle sites, Insurance Auto
Auctions, Inc., a leading salvage auto auction company whose operations
span North America with 153 sites, and Automotive Finance Corporation, a
leading provider of floorplan financing to independent and franchised
used vehicle dealers with 88 sites across North America. For further
information on KAR Auction Services, Inc., ADESA, Inc., Insurance Auto
Auctions, Inc. or Automotive Finance Corporation, visit the company’s
Web site at https://www.karauctionservices.com.
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