Company: ORLY
Filing Date: 2025-04-01
Form Type: S-3ASR
Source: 0001104659-25-030639
Chunk: 6

Company: O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC
Filing Date: 2025-04-01
Form: S-3ASR
Chunk 6
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 this prospectus that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, such as statements discussing, among other things, expected growth, store development, integration and expansion strategy, business strategies, future revenues and future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future events and results.Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the economy in general; inflation; consumer debt levels; product demand; a public health crisis; the market for auto parts; competition; weather; tariffs; availability of key products and supply chain disruptions; business interruptions, including terrorist activities, war and the threat of war; failure to protect our brand and reputation; challenges in international markets; volatility of the market price of our common stock; our increased debt levels; credit ratings on public debt; damage, failure or interruption of information technology systems, including information security and cyber-attacks; historical growth rate sustainability; our ability to hire and retain qualified employees; risks associated with the performance of acquired businesses; and governmental regulations. Actual results may materially differ from anticipated results described or implied in these forward-looking statements. For further information, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement and/or free writing prospectus and any sections entitled “Business,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” contained in documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement and/or free writing prospectus. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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### THE COMPANY
We are one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States, selling our products to both do-it-yourself and professional service provider customers, our “dual market strategy.” The business was founded in 1957 by Charles F. O’Reilly and his son, Charles H. “Chub” O’Reilly, Sr., and initially operated from a single store in Springfield, Missouri.

At December 31, 2024, we operated 6,265 stores in 48 states in the United States and Puerto Rico, 87 stores in Mexico and 26 stores in Canada. Our stores carry an