ACV Auctions legal chief tenders 712K shares

The award was deemed to meet applicable performance-based vesting conditions at target; tendered shares were exchanged for $10.50 per share in cash.

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ACV Auctions Inc.'s Chief Legal Officer, Leanne Fitzgerald, reported an award acquisition associated with 178,326 shares of common stock on October 16, 2026. The award represented performance-based restricted stock units deemed to meet applicable vesting conditions at target performance levels.

She also reported a tender-offer disposition of 711,600 shares on that date. Under the merger agreement, ACV shares tendered to Merger Sub before the offer expired were exchanged for $10.50 per share in cash, without interest and subject to required withholding tax. After the tender offer, Merger Sub merged into ACV, which survived as Copart's wholly owned subsidiary. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Fitzgerald Leanne

Role Chief Legal Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock ^{F1, F2}	178,326	$0.00	$0.00
Tender Offer	Common Stock ^{F1, F3, F4}	711,600	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

F1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 10, 2026 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among ACV Auctions Inc. ("ACV"), Copart, Inc. ("Copart"), and Apple Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Copart ("Merger Sub"), the shares of common stock of ACV that were tendered to Merger Sub prior to the expiration time of the offer were exchanged for $10.50 per share ("Merger Consideration"), net to the seller in cash, without interest, subject to any required withholding tax. After completion of the tender offer, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into ACV (the "Merger"), with ACV surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Copart.
F2. Represents awards of performance-based restricted stock units which were deemed to meet the applicable performance-based vesting conditions at target performance levels.
F3. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, (i) each outstanding restricted stock unit award corresponding to shares of ACV common stock (each, an "ACV RSU") held by the Reporting Person was assumed by Copart and converted into a time-based restricted stock unit award covering a number of shares of Copart common stock determined by multiplying the number of shares of ACV common stock then subject to the ACV RSU by the Exchange Ratio (as defined in the Merger Agreement), with any fractional shares rounded to the nearest whole share, (ii) each outstanding performance-based restricted stock unit award corresponding to shares of ACV common stock (each, an "ACV PSU") held by the Reporting Person was assumed by Copart and converted into a time-based restricted stock unit award covering a number of shares of Copart common stock determined by multiplying the number of shares of ACV common stock then subject to the ACV PSU (determined based on target performance) by the Exchange Ratio and
F4. (iii) each outstanding and vested option to purchase shares of ACV common stock ("ACV Options") which has a per share exercise price less than the Merger Consideration was canceled in exchange for the right to receive a cash payment equal to (x) the number of shares of ACV common stock subject to such ACV Option multiplied by (y) the excess of (A) $10.50 over (B) the applicable per share exercise price of the ACV Option, subject to any required withholding taxes.

Key Figures

Performance-based restricted stock unit award: 178,326 shares Tender-offer disposition: 711,600 shares Merger consideration: $10.50 per share

3 metrics

Performance-based restricted stock unit award 178,326 shares Award acquisition on October 16, 2026; deemed to meet vesting conditions at target performance levels.

Tender-offer disposition 711,600 shares Reported on October 16, 2026.

Merger consideration $10.50 per share Cash consideration for ACV shares tendered to Merger Sub before the offer expired.

Key Terms

performance-based restricted stock units, Merger Consideration, Exchange Ratio, time-based restricted stock unit award

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performance-based restricted stock units financial

"awards of performance-based restricted stock units"

Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.

Merger Consideration financial

"$10.50 per share ("Merger Consideration")"

Merger consideration is the total payment a company or buyer offers to shareholders of a target company in exchange for combining the two businesses, and can include cash, shares in the surviving company, debt assumption, or a mix of these. Investors care because the form and amount affect the deal’s value, tax consequences, immediate cash received versus future ownership, and the risk and upside of holding new shares — similar to choosing between cash now or stock that could grow later.

Exchange Ratio financial

"by the Exchange Ratio (as defined in the Merger Agreement)"

The exchange ratio is the number used to decide how many shares of one company you get for each share you own in another company during a merger or acquisition. It’s like a recipe that tells you how to swap shares fairly, ensuring both companies’ values are balanced. This ratio matters because it determines how ownership divides between the companies' shareholders.

time-based restricted stock unit award technical

"converted into a time-based restricted stock unit award"

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How many ACVA shares did Leanne Fitzgerald acquire and dispose of?

Leanne Fitzgerald reported an award acquisition associated with 178,326 shares and a tender-offer disposition of 711,600 shares on October 16, 2026. The award represented performance-based restricted stock units deemed to meet applicable vesting conditions at target performance levels. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

What did ACVA shareholders receive in the Copart tender offer?

ACV shares tendered to Merger Sub before the offer expired were exchanged for $10.50 per share in cash, without interest and subject to required withholding tax. After completion of the tender offer, Merger Sub merged into ACV, which survived as Copart's wholly owned subsidiary.

What happened to Leanne Fitzgerald's ACV RSUs, PSUs, and options under the merger agreement?

Her outstanding ACV restricted stock unit awards and performance-based restricted stock unit awards were assumed by Copart and converted into time-based Copart awards using the exchange ratio. Her outstanding vested ACV options with exercise prices below $10.50 were canceled for cash based on the excess of the merger consideration over each option's exercise price, subject to required withholding taxes.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Fitzgerald Leanne

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O ACV AUCTIONS INC.

640 ELLICOTT ST., SUITE 321

(Street)

BUFFALO

NEW YORK

14203

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ACV Auctions Inc. [ ACVA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Legal Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/16/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	10/16/2026		A⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾		178,326⁽²⁾	A	$0	711,600	D
Common Stock	10/16/2026		U⁽¹⁾⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾		711,600	D	⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾	0	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 10, 2026 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among ACV Auctions Inc. ("ACV"), Copart, Inc. ("Copart"), and Apple Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Copart ("Merger Sub"), the shares of common stock of ACV that were tendered to Merger Sub prior to the expiration time of the offer were exchanged for $10.50 per share ("Merger Consideration"), net to the seller in cash, without interest, subject to any required withholding tax. After completion of the tender offer, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into ACV (the "Merger"), with ACV surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Copart.

2. Represents awards of performance-based restricted stock units which were deemed to meet the applicable performance-based vesting conditions at target performance levels.

3. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, (i) each outstanding restricted stock unit award corresponding to shares of ACV common stock (each, an "ACV RSU") held by the Reporting Person was assumed by Copart and converted into a time-based restricted stock unit award covering a number of shares of Copart common stock determined by multiplying the number of shares of ACV common stock then subject to the ACV RSU by the Exchange Ratio (as defined in the Merger Agreement), with any fractional shares rounded to the nearest whole share, (ii) each outstanding performance-based restricted stock unit award corresponding to shares of ACV common stock (each, an "ACV PSU") held by the Reporting Person was assumed by Copart and converted into a time-based restricted stock unit award covering a number of shares of Copart common stock determined by multiplying the number of shares of ACV common stock then subject to the ACV PSU (determined based on target performance) by the Exchange Ratio and

4. (iii) each outstanding and vested option to purchase shares of ACV common stock ("ACV Options") which has a per share exercise price less than the Merger Consideration was canceled in exchange for the right to receive a cash payment equal to (x) the number of shares of ACV common stock subject to such ACV Option multiplied by (y) the excess of (A) $10.50 over (B) the applicable per share exercise price of the ACV Option, subject to any required withholding taxes.

	/s/ Michelle Webb, Attorney-in-Fact	10/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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