# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000900075
**File Stem:** 0000900075-23-000012
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000900075-23-000012.hdr.sgml**: 20230301

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000900075-23-000012

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 13G/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230301

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230301

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** COPART INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000900075
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 942867490
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0731

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-47299
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23692550

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 14185 DALLAS PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 300
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75254
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 972-391-5000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 14185 DALLAS PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 300
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75254
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** COPART INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000900075
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 942867490
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0731

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G/A

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 14185 DALLAS PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 300
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75254
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 972-391-5000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 14185 DALLAS PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 300
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75254

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| <br>**UNITED STATES <br>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION <br>Washington, DC 20549**<br>**SCHEDULE 13G/A**<br>**Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 <br>(Amendment No. 13)\*** |
| Copart, Inc. |
| (Name of Issuer) |
| Common Stock |
| (Title of Class of Securities)<br>217204 10 6 |
| (CUSIP Number) |
| December 31, 2022 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)<br>Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:<br> ◻Rule 13d-l(b) <br> ◻Rule 13d-l(c)<br> 🗷Rule 13d-l(d)<br>\*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.<br>The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). |

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| CUSIP No. | CUSIP No. | 217204 10 6 | 217204 10 6 | 217204 10 6 |
| 1. | Names of Reporting Persons <br>Willis J. Johnson | Names of Reporting Persons <br>Willis J. Johnson | Names of Reporting Persons <br>Willis J. Johnson | Names of Reporting Persons <br>Willis J. Johnson |
| 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) |
|  | (a) ◻<br>(b) ◻ | (a) ◻<br>(b) ◻ | (a) ◻<br>(b) ◻ | (a) ◻<br>(b) ◻ |
| 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
| 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>United States of America | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>United States of America | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>United States of America | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br>United States of America |
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br>3,284,650 shares of Common Stock (1) |
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br>25,393,518 of Common Stock (2) |
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br>3,284,650 shares of Common Stock (1) |
| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br>25,393,518 shares of Common Stock (2) |
| 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> shares of Common Stock<br>28,678,168 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> shares of Common Stock<br>28,678,168 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> shares of Common Stock<br>28,678,168 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> shares of Common Stock<br>28,678,168 |
| 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares ◻ |
| 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>6.01% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>6.01% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>6.01% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br>6.01% |
| 12. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) <br>IN | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) <br>IN | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) <br>IN | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) <br>IN |

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(1)Includes 1,773,832 shares held directly by Willis J. Johnson, and 769,102 shares held by Willis and Reba's Foundation, for which Mr. Johnson serves as President. Also includes options to purchase 741,716 shares of Common Stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2022.

(2)Includes 24,993,518 shares held by the Willis J. Johnson and Reba J. Johnson Revocable Trust DTD 1/16/1997, for which Mr. Johnson and his wife are trustees, and 400,000 shares held directly by Willis J. Johnson and Reba J. Johnson as community property.

(3)The calculation of the percentage of outstanding shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person as of December 31, 2022 is based on 476,592,516 shares of Common Stock indicated as outstanding in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2023, plus options held by the Reporting Person to purchase 741,716 shares of Common Stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2022.

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**Item 1.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Name of Issuer:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copart, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:

14185 Dallas Parkway <br>Suite 300 <br>Dallas, TX 75254

**Item 2.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Name of Person Filing:

Willis J. Johnson

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence:

Willis J. Johnson <br>c/o Copart, Inc. <br>14185 Dallas Parkway <br>Suite 300 <br>Dallas, TX 75254

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)Citizenship:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States of America

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)Title of Class of Securities:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common Stock

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)CUSIP Number:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;217204 10 6

**Item 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If this statement is filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A parent holding company or control person in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).

**Item 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ownership.**

The following information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock by the Reporting Persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G/A is provided as of December 31, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a) Amount Beneficially Owned:** 28,678,168

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(b) Percent of Class:** 6.01% (1) <br> **<br>(c) Number of shares as to which such persons have:**

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**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:** 3,284,650 (2)

**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:** 25,393,518 (3)

**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:** 3,284,650 (2)

**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:** 25,393,518 (3)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)The calculation of the percentage of outstanding shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person as of December 31, 2022 is based on 476,592,516 shares of Common Stock indicated as outstanding in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2022, plus options held by the Reporting Person to purchase 741,716 shares of Common Stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)Includes 1,773,832 shares held directly by Willis J. Johnson, and 769,102 shares held by Willis and Reba's Foundation, for which Mr. Johnson serves as President. Also includes options to purchase 741,716 shares of Common Stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)Includes 24,993,518 shares held by the Willis J. Johnson and Reba J. Johnson Revocable Trust DTD 1/16/1997, for which Mr. Johnson and his wife are trustees, and 400,000 shares held directly by Willis J. Johnson and Reba J. Johnson as community property.

**Item 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.**

If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following ◻

**Item 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.**

Not applicable.

**Item 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.**

Not applicable.

**Item 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.**

Not applicable.

**Item 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notice of Dissolution of Group.**

Not applicable.

**Item 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certifications.**

Not applicable.

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**SIGNATURE**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dated: March 1, 2023

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| **WILLIS J. JOHNSON** |
| /s/ Willis J. Johnson |

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