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XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0000900075
COPART INC
000-23255
14185 DALLAS PARKWAY
SUITE 300
DALLAS
TX
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972-391-5000
COHAN STEVEN D
Director
Common
SCHWAB CHARLES CORP
3000 SCHWAB WAY
Westlake
TX
76262
80000
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05/30/2023
Nasdaq
Common
05/30/2023
Exercised Stock Options
Issuer
N
80000
05/30/2023
Cash
Y
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