CarGurus, Inc.

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The wind-down of CarOffer, including the CarOffer Transactions Business, may adversely impact our business, results of operations, financial performance, and reputation.

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On August 7, 2025, we announced the wind-down of CarOffer, including the CarOffer Transactions Business. Following a broader strategic reassessment, we concluded that CarOffer, including the CarOffer Transactions Business, has proven less effective in today’s more volatile and unpredictable pricing environment, where dealers require more flexibility and broader automation to streamline fulfillment than the model could provide and that it was in our best interest and the best interest of our stockholders to effect the wind-down.

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We expect to substantially complete the wind-down activities by the end of 2025. During the third quarter of 2025 we lowered our estimate of total expenditures associated with the wind-down, inclusive of amounts incurred to date and those expected through completion, to be in the range of $13.0 million to $15.0 million. As of September 30, 2025, we expect remaining cash expenditures to be in the range of $7.0 million to $9.0 million. A significant portion of the cash payments are expected to be paid in the remainder of 2025, with the remaining expected to be paid in the first half of 2026.

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The estimates of the costs and charges that we expect to incur, and the timing thereof, are subject to a number of assumptions and actual results may differ materially from those described above due to various factors, many of which are outside of our control, including the outcomes of discussions and negotiations with the counterparties to the contracts we intend to terminate or modify. In addition, we may incur other costs or charges not currently contemplated due to unanticipated events that may occur as a result of or in connection with the wind-down of CarOffer, including the CarOffer Transactions Business.

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In addition, because of uncertainties with respect to our wind-down plan (including those described above), we may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of the wind-down, or any benefits at all, or complete the wind-down in the timeframe, on the terms or in the manner we expect, and the costs incurred in connection with such wind down activities may exceed our estimates. If the time to complete the wind-down takes longer than expected, if we effect the wind-down on terms or in a manner less favorable to us than currently anticipated, or if the actual costs or other non-cash charges exceed our estimates, then our business, operational results, financial position, and cash flows could be adversely affected.

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Additionally, the wind-down involves further risks, any of which may adversely impact our business, results of operations, financial performance, and reputation, including:

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the inability to retain qualified personnel necessary for the wind-down during the wind-down period;

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potential disruption of the operations of the rest of our businesses and diversion of management’s attention from such businesses and operations;

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disruptions in our relationships with dealers, customers, vendors, contractors, and employees given our decision to wind down CarOffer;

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exposure to unknown, contingent, or other liabilities, including litigation arising in connection with the wind-down; and

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unintended negative consequences from changes to our business.

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If any of these or other factors impair our ability to successfully implement the wind-down, we may not be able to realize other business opportunities as we may be required to spend additional time and incur additional expense relating to the wind-down that otherwise would be used on the development, expansion, and profitability of our business, which could adversely impact our business, results of operations, financial performance, and reputation.

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Our goodwill, intangible assets, and other assets have been subject to impairment in the past and may be subject to further impairment in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, or future operating results.

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We evaluate the recoverability of recognized goodwill, intangible assets, and other assets for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. These impairment tests are based on several factors requiring management’s judgment, including identification of triggering events for reassessment and determination of the fair value of related assets. If such goodwill, intangible assets, or other assets are deemed to be impaired, an impairment loss equal to the amount by which the asset group’s carrying value exceeds the fair value of the net assets would be recognized. For example, in the three months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized a partial impairment charge of $127.5 million related to the CarOffer reporting unit and in the three months ended June 30, 2025, we recognized a partial impairment charge of $32.6 million related to the CarOffer reporting unit. Future events may cause impairments of our goodwill, intangible assets, or other assets based on factors such as the price of our Class A common stock, projected cash flows, assumptions used, operational challenges, or other variables. We cannot accurately predict the amount and timing of any impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, or other assets. We may be required to record a significant charge in our consolidated financial statements during the period in which any impairment of our goodwill or intangible assets is determined, which would negatively affect our results of operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, or future operating results.

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Our business, operations, and financial conditions may be adversely affected by tariffs, trade restrictions, trade disputes, or other changes in trade policy or trade regulation.

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Our business is affected by general business and economic conditions. The imposition of new or increased tariffs, trade restrictions, trade disputes, or other changes in trade policy or trade regulation by the U.S. or other countries could lead to an economic downturn that may impact our business. For example, purchases of new and used automobiles are typically discretionary for consumers and have been, and may continue to be, affected by negative trends in the economy, including the availability and cost of credit, reductions in business and consumer confidence, recessions, interest rates, inflation, stock market volatility, tariffs or the imposition of new tariffs, trade wars, barriers, or restrictions, or threats of such actions, and increased unemployment. Recent developments in international trade relations, including significant changes in U.S. trade policy and actions which include threatened, new, and increased tariffs on other countries and retaliatory tariffs and actions, if maintained for a sufficient period of time, could result in increased costs to American consumers for automobiles and automobile components produced or assembled in those countries, which could decrease demand for automobiles and negatively impact our business. Additionally, tariffs on steel, aluminum, and raw materials used significantly in automobile manufacturing, as well as the tariffs that may be imposed on automobile imports, if maintained for a sufficient period of time, could each have similar negative impacts on the prices of cars, consumer demand, and our business. Any significant change or deterioration in economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, results of operations, and financial condition.