New strategically located IAA Auction Center to serve buyers in Southeast Asia

WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces a strategic market alliance with Oversea Auto & Shipping in Cambodia. This business will operate an IAA Auction Center in the busy and densely populated capital city of Phnom Penh, providing local services and assistance to help buyers to purchase vehicles efficiently from IAA.

Oversea Auto & Shipping will offer support including bidding assistance, transportation, shipping and importing, which can help to reduce risk and increase convenience for new buyers. This will provide buyers with greater access in a significant global market and help to strengthen the company�s presence in Southeast Asia.

�IAA is rapidly expanding our network of international auction centers to help connect with more buyers worldwide,� said John Kett, CEO and President of IAA. �This alliance will help meet the needs of this strategically located, growing buyer base in Southeast Asia.�

�As Cambodia�s IAA market alliance, we are helping our customers navigate the process of buying and importing American vehicles to their home country,� said Sotha Veng, Owner of Oversea Auto & Shipping. �Using IAA�s state-of-the-art bidding platform and merchandising tools, our customers will be able to purchase a vehicle that fits their unique needs efficiently and with a high level of confidence.�

About IAA

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) is a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA�s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. Headquartered near Chicago in Westchester, Illinois, IAA has nearly 4,500 employees and more than 210 facilities throughout the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. IAA serves a global buyer base � located throughout over 170 countries � and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns. For more information visit IAAI.com, and follow IAA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements:

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Contacts

Media Inquiries:
Jeanene O�Brien | IAA, Inc.

SVP, Global Marketing and Communications

(708) 492-7328

[email protected]

Analyst Inquiries:
Caitlin Churchill | ICR

(203) 682-8200

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