Copart, Inc. filed a current report on Form 8-K on August 17, 2026, disclosing the appointment of David J. Berger to its Board of Directors, effective August 13, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New director appointed: David J. Berger joined Copart's Board of Directors effective August 13, 2026, upon recommendation of the Nominating, Governance, and Sustainability Committee.
  • Initial term: Mr. Berger's initial term expires at the Company's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • Professional background: Mr. Berger is a Senior Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C., which serves as outside corporate counsel to Copart.
  • Compensation: Mr. Berger will participate in the Company's outside director compensation program, as described in the definitive proxy statement filed October 24, 2025.
  • Indemnification: Copart has entered into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Mr. Berger.
  • Wilson Sonsini fees: The Company expects any fees payable to Wilson Sonsini for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2027 "will not be material in amount," according to the filing.

Copart Board Adds Wilson Sonsini Senior Partner David J. Berger

According to the filing, Copart's Board of Directors appointed David J. Berger as a director on August 13, 2026, acting on the recommendation of its Nominating, Governance, and Sustainability Committee. The company disclosed that Mr. Berger's initial term will expire at Copart's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Copart's common stock is listed on NASDAQ:CPRT.

The filing states that Mr. Berger is a Senior Partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C., the law firm that serves as outside corporate counsel to the Company. Copart disclosed that there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Berger and the Company or any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director, and that he has no family relationships with any of the Company's directors or executive officers.

Regarding potential conflicts, the filing noted that there are no related party transactions between the Company and Mr. Berger requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2026. However, the Company disclosed it "anticipates that it will, on a going-forward basis, engage Wilson Sonsini from time to time to perform routine legal services for the Company and its subsidiaries," and that expected fees for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2027 "will not be material in amount." A press release announcing the appointment was issued on August 17, 2026, and is attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1.

What Was Disclosed

Copart disclosed the appointment of David J. Berger to its Board of Directors effective August 13, 2026, including his professional affiliation with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C., participation in the outside director compensation program, and entry into a standard indemnification agreement.