CarMax, Inc. common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol KMX. Prior to its separation from Circuit City in 2002, the Circuit City Stores -- CarMax Group common stock was traded on the NYSE under the same symbol.
The cusip number for CarMax common stock is 143130102.
The concept for CarMax was developed by Circuit City in the early 1990s, when Circuit City began searching for future growth opportunities beyond the consumer electronics sector. The automotive retail sector was identified as having the greatest potential based on its huge size, fragmented competition, and reputation for unmet consumer needs. The first CarMax used car store was opened in Richmond, Virginia, in September 1993.
CarMax was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1996.
Circuit City obtained a ruling from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service stating that the redemption and distribution of CarMax, Inc. stock qualified as a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, Circuit City Group and CarMax Group shareholders did not recognize any gain or loss on the redemption or distribution of CarMax stock, except in connection with cash received in lieu of a fractional share of CarMax stock.
Tax Implications for Former CarMax Group Holders. Holders of CarMax Group common stock whose shares were redeemed in exchange for CarMax, Inc. common stock have a tax basis in the CarMax, Inc. shares equal to their aggregate tax basis in the CarMax Group shares.
Tax Implications for Former Circuit City Group Holders. Holders of Circuit City Group common stock who received the CarMax distribution should have apportioned the tax basis of their Circuit City shares between their existing Circuit City shares and the CarMax shares received, based on the relative fair market value of the two stocks on the October 1, 2002, distribution date (see below). Shareholders selling CarMax shares that were received in the distribution have a taxable gain or loss equal to the difference between the sales proceeds and the tax basis allocated to those CarMax shares.
Basis Allocation Factors for Former Circuit City Group Holders. Based upon the average high and low prices at which the Circuit City and CarMax stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange on October 1, 2002, the apportionment factors for Circuit City Group shares that received a CarMax distribution are as follows:
* 66.83% of the pre-distribution tax basis in Circuit City Group shares should have remained allocated to the Circuit City shares.
* 33.17% of the pre-distribution tax basis in Circuit City Group shares should be allocated to the distributed CarMax, Inc. shares (including any fractional share interest, as applicable).
Shareholders should consult their tax advisors concerning the tax consequences of the redemption and distribution of CarMax, Inc. common stock in light of their own particular circumstances, including whether the apportionment of tax basis between Circuit City and CarMax shares was performed prior to the recognition of any losses taken in connection with the bankruptcy of Circuit City.
On February 22, 2007, the CarMax board of directors declared a 2-for-1 stock split in the form of a common stock dividend for shareholders of record on March 19, 2007, which was distributed on March 26, 2007.
To date, we have not paid a cash dividend on our common stock.
At present, we have no publicly traded debt, and therefore the credit rating agencies have no ratings on the company.
Interested investors should consult a stockbroker. CarMax does not offer a direct stock purchase plan at this time.
Shareholders of record should contact our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, for questions regarding stock certificates, including changes of address, name, or ownership; lost certificates; or to consolidate multiple accounts. Their contact information is as follows:
In writing: American Stock Transfer & Trust Company 6201 15th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219
By telephone: 866 / 714-7297 Via email:info@amstock.com Via Internet:www.amstock.com
KPMG LLP
Our fiscal year begins on March 1 and ends on February 28 or 29. Interim periods are calendar-month based. Interim quarters end on May 31, August 31, November 30, and February 28 or 29.
We do not franchise our operations, and we have no plans to franchise in the foreseeable future.