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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2022
KAR Auction Services, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware |  | 001-34568 |  | 20-8744739
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |  | (Commission File Number) |  | (IRS Employer Identification No.)

11299 N. Illinois Street
Carmel, Indiana 46032
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(800) 923-3725
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class |  | Trading symbol |  | Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |  | KAR |  | New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 1, 2022, KAR Auction Services, Inc. (“KAR” or the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. KAR will host an earnings conference call and webcast, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time. The conference call may be accessed by calling 1-833-634-2155 and entering participant code "KAR" and the live webcast may be accessed at the investors section of www.karglobal.com. The call will be hosted by KAR's Chief Executive Officer, Peter Kelly and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Eric Loughmiller. The call will feature a review of operating highlights and financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. The press release dated November 1, 2022 is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
On November 1, 2022, KAR also posted supplemental financial information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, and Earnings Slides for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. The supplemental financial information and Earnings Slides can be located at the investors section of www.karglobal.com. The supplemental financial information and Earnings Slides posted on November 1, 2022 are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
99.1 Press release dated November 1, 2022 – “KAR Auction Services, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results”
99.2 KAR Auction Services, Inc. Third Quarter 2022 Supplemental Financial Information – November 1, 2022
99.3 KAR Auction Services, Inc. Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Slides – November 1, 2022
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 1, 2022 KAR Auction Services, Inc.
/s/ Eric M. Loughmiller
Eric M. Loughmiller
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer