KAR Holdings, Inc., Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

CARMEL, IN – KAR Holdings, Inc., a provider of wholesale used-vehicle and salvage auction services in North America, has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The Company intends to apply to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. The timing of the initial public offering depends upon several factors, including market conditions.

Goldman, Sachs & Co. will act as an underwriter of the proposed offering. The public offering will be made only by means of a prospectus which, when available, may be obtained by contacting Goldman, Sachs & Co., Prospectus Department, 85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy these securities be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not been determined.