KAR Auction Services, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

CARMEL, IN--(Marketwire - May 30, 2012) - KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: KAR) today announced its participation in the following investor events which will also be available via live audio webcast:

• Stephens Spring Investment Conference In New York City
  Eric Loughmiller, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Mike Eliason, Vice President Financial Planning and Analysis, will speak on Wednesday, June 6^th at 1:00 PM EDT.
  
  
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Smid Cap Conference in Boston
  Eric Loughmiller, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Mike Eliason, Vice President Financial Planning and Analysis, will speak on Thursday, June 7^th at 8:45 AM EDT.

Webcasts of both presentations will be made available under the investor relations section of the company's web site, www.karauctionservices.com.

About KAR Auction Services

KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: KAR) is the holding company for ADESA, Inc., ("ADESA"), Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., ("IAA") and Automotive Finance Corporation ("AFC"). ADESA is a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle auctions with 68 North American locations and its subsidiary OPENLANE provides a leading Internet automotive auction platform. Insurance Auto Auctions is a leading salvage vehicle auction company with 160 sites across North America. Automotive Finance Corporation is a leading provider of floorplan financing to independent and franchise used vehicle dealers with 103 sites across North America. Together, KAR Auction Services provides a unique, comprehensive, end-to-end solution for our customers' remarketing needs. Visit karauctionservices.com for additional information.