Form 8-K

8-K — LKQ CORP

Accession: 0001065696-26-000047

Filed: 2026-10-23

Period: 2026-10-21

CIK: 0001065696

SIC: 5010 (WHOLESALE-MOTOR VEHICLES & MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & SUPPLIES)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

Documents

8-K — lkq-20261021.htm (Primary)

EX-99.1 — EXHIBIT 99.1 (exhibit991-q326earningsand.htm)

EX-99.2 — EXHIBIT 99.2 (exhibit992-ceoappointment.htm)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2026

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LKQ CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________

Delaware 001-42002 36-4215970

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

5846 Crossings Boulevard

Antioch, Tennessee

37013

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 781-5200

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share LKQ

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

4.125% Notes due 2031 LKQ31

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of a press release issued by LKQ Corporation (the “Company”), dated October 23, 2026, announcing its preliminary financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026. The press release is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 23, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company announced that Justin L. Jude ceased to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and resigned as a member of the Board, in each case, effective October 23, 2026. In connection with Mr. Jude’s separation, the Board appointed Salvatore A. Abbate to succeed Mr. Jude as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, in each case, effective as of December 15, 2026. In addition, effective as of October 23, 2026, the Company established an interim Office of the Chief Executive Officer to provide ongoing leadership continuity until Abbate assumes his role.

Mr. Abbate, 58, brings more than three decades of experience leading large, complex distribution and industrial businesses. As CEO of Veritiv Corporation, he led a significant transformation of the company, with its share price increasing more than 13-fold during his tenure, culminating in its $2.6 billion sale to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in 2023. Before becoming CEO, he served as Veritiv’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. Earlier in his career, Mr. Abbate held senior leadership roles at Andersen Windows & Doors, Solutia, Inc., now part of Eastman Chemical Company, and Armstrong World Industries, with responsibilities spanning sales, marketing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, strategy and process improvement.

Mr. Abbate’s experience aligns closely with the Company’s strategic and operational priorities. He has led high-volume, multi-site distribution businesses where pricing, procurement and supply chain discipline are critical to performance, and has led portfolio transformation focused on margin improvement and cash generation. He also brings public-company and international experience. He currently serves on the board of ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB). He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

In connection with these transition matters, Mr. Jude became eligible for certain separation benefits in accordance with the Company’s Severance Policy for Key Executives (the “Severance Policy”) and the Company entered into an offer letter, dated as of October 21, 2026 (the “Offer Letter”) with Mr. Abbate.

Mr. Jude’s Separation Entitlements

In connection with Mr. Jude’s separation, he will be eligible to receive those payments and benefits due upon a termination without “cause” under the Severance Policy, as described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2026 under the caption “Severance Policy.”

Mr. Abbate’s Offer Letter

The Offer Letter provides Mr. Abbate with an annual base salary equal to $1,340,000 and eligibility to participate in the Company’s cash incentive plan with a target opportunity equal to 150% of his annual base salary. Mr. Abbate will also receive a sign-on cash award of $3,300,000 (the “Sign-On Cash Award”), payable prior to December 31, 2026, which is subject to repayment in full if the Company terminates his employment for cause or he resigns without good reason (each as defined in the Severance Policy) before December 15, 2027.

Mr. Abbate will be eligible to receive a one-time sign-on grant of restricted stock units (“Sign-On RSUs”) with a grant date value of $12,000,000, which will vest in equal semi-annual installments over three years beginning on March 1, 2027, subject to his continued employment.

If Mr. Abbate’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause or he resigns for good reason (as such terms are defined in the Severance Policy), subject to his execution and non-revocation of a release of claims, any then outstanding unvested Sign-On RSUs will immediately vest and he will not be required to repay the Sign-On Cash Award.

Mr. Abbate will also be eligible to receive an annual grant of performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”) in 2027 with a grant date target value of $8,000,000, which will be eligible to vest as follows: (i) 50% vest in six-month installments over a three-year period if positive adjusted diluted earnings per share is achieved during any fiscal year within five years following the grant date and (ii) 50% vest based on performance against pre-determined performance goals for the January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029 performance period, in each case, subject to his continued employment and consistent with the vesting schedule applicable to the Company’s executive officers. Mr. Abbate’s future annual long-term incentive awards will also have a target opportunity of $8,000,000.

Mr. Abbate will be a participant in the Severance Policy, which provides that, upon a termination of his employment by the Company without cause or by Mr. Abbate for good reason, he will be entitled to the severance payments and benefits described above with respect to Mr. Jude, including monthly severance payments and Company-subsidized health and dental coverage for 18 months following his termination, subject to his execution and non-revocation of a release of claims and his compliance with restrictive covenants during such period. The Company will also enter into a change of control agreement with Mr. Abbate (the “Change of Control Agreement”) in substantially the form entered into with the Company’s other executive officers, which provides that, upon a termination of his employment by the Company without cause or by Mr. Abbate for good reason within two years following (or, in certain circumstances, within 12 months prior to) a change of control, he will be entitled to (i) a pro rata annual bonus for the year of termination based on his maximum bonus opportunity, (ii) a lump sum severance payment equal to two times the sum of his base salary and the greater of his target annual bonus and his average annual bonus over the preceding three years, (iii) continued health and dental coverage for up to 24 months, (iv) outplacement services and (v) full vesting of his outstanding equity awards.

The Offer Letter also provides for reimbursement of first-class airfare for business travel and reimbursement of up to $35,000 in legal fees and expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation of the Offer Letter.

The foregoing description of the Offer Letter does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Offer Letter, a copy of which will be filed with the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ending September 30, 2026.

Except as described herein, there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Abbate and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Abbate was selected as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Abbate has no family relationships with any other executive officer or director of the Company. Mr. Abbate has not been involved in any related person transactions with the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of SEC Regulation S-K.

Establishment of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer

On October 23, 2026, the Board of the Company established an Office of the Chief Executive Officer to provide ongoing leadership continuity until Mr. Abbate assumes his role. The Office of the Chief Executive Officer will work closely with the Company’s leadership team in overseeing the Company’s operations during the interim period, and will consist of John Mendel, Chairman of the Board, and Sue Gove, Chair of the Company’s Audit Committee.

Rick Galloway, the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the Company’s principal executive officer for purposes of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission until Mr. Abbate assumes the position of President and Chief Executive Officer on December 15, 2026.

Termination of Senior Vice President and President and Managing Director of LKQ Europe

In addition, on October 23, 2026, the Board announced that Andy Hamilton ceased to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President and President and Managing Director of LKQ Europe, effective October 23, 2026. In connection with Mr. Hamilton’s separation, he will be eligible to receive those payments and benefits due upon a termination without “cause” under the Severance Policy as described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2026 under the caption “Severance Policy.” The Board has engaged Alvarez & Marsal to advise the Company on its European operations.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

In connection with the Board’s ongoing review of strategic alternatives, the Company has taken several actions, including appointing Mr. Abbate as the Company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, implementing leadership changes within its European operations, and retaining Alvarez & Marsal to advise the Company with respect to its European operations. The Company will provide additional updates regarding the strategic alternatives process as appropriate. The Company is also withdrawing its full-year 2026 guidance, which was most recently updated on July 30, 2026.

On October 23, 2026, the Company issued press releases announcing the (i) preliminary financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026, (ii) terminations of Mr. Jude as President & Chief Executive Officer and of Mr. Hamilton as Senior Vice President and President and Executive Managing Director of LKQ Europe, (iii) appointment of Mr. Abbate as President & Chief Executive Officer, (iv) establishment of the Office of the CEO, (v) retention of Alvarez & Marsal, and (vi) withdrawal of the Company’s full-year 2026 guidance, and providing an update on the Company’s ongoing review of strategic alternatives.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1

LKQ Corporation Press Release dated October 23, 2026.

99.2

LKQ Corporation Press Release dated October 23, 2026.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: October 23, 2026

LKQ CORPORATION

By: /s/ Matthew J. McKay

Matthew J. McKay

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

EX-99.1 — EXHIBIT 99.1

EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

LKQ Corporation Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2026 Results and Leadership and Operational Actions

Salvatore A. Abbate appointed President and Chief Executive Officer

Third quarter results reflect significant underperformance in Europe

Alvarez & Marsal retained to advise Company on European operations

Withdraws full-year 2026 guidance

ANTIOCH, Tenn. – October 23, 2026 – LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced preliminary, unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, as well as leadership and operational actions intended to address recent performance and position the Company for improved execution under new leadership.

Preliminary Third Quarter 2026 Results

Based on preliminary unaudited financials for the third quarter, LKQ expects to report the following:

•Revenue of $3.32 billion, compared with $3.50 billion in the third quarter of 2025

•Parts and services organic revenue decline of 5.4%

•Net loss1 of $16 million to $32 million, including $111 million of non-cash impairment charges, compared with net income1 of $178 million in the third quarter of 2025

•Diluted loss per share1 of $0.06 to $0.12, including $0.42 per share of non-cash impairment charges, compared with diluted EPS of $0.69 in the third quarter of 2025

•Adjusted diluted EPS1,2 of $0.47 to $0.53, compared with $0.84 in the third quarter of 2025

•Europe parts and services organic revenue decline of 9.8%; and segment EBITDA margin of 4.1% to 5.1%, compared with 10.0% in the third quarter of 2025

The third quarter results primarily reflect underperformance in the Europe segment, including operational disruptions associated with the ERP implementation in Germany and volume declines in the United Kingdom and Benelux. While Specialty was modestly below expectations, the shortfall was more limited, and North America performed in line with the Company’s expectations despite softer market conditions.

The Company will report full third quarter results on October 29, 2026, and will hold a conference call at that time.

Leadership Changes

LKQ today announced the appointment of Salvatore A. Abbate as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 15, 2026. He succeeds Justin Jude, who is departing the Company effective today. Until Mr. Abbate assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company has established an interim Office of the Chief Executive Officer to provide ongoing leadership continuity, consisting of John Mendel, Chairman of the Board, and Sue Gove, Chair of LKQ’s Audit Committee. The Office of the Chief Executive Officer will work closely with LKQ’s leadership team in overseeing the Company’s operations during the interim period.

(1) References in this release to Net (loss) income and Diluted (loss) earnings per share, and the corresponding adjusted figures, reflect amounts from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders.

(2) Non-GAAP measure. See the table accompanying this release that reconciles the actual or forecasted U.S. GAAP measure to the actual or forecasted adjusted measure, which is non-GAAP.

Also effective today, Andy Hamilton is departing his role as President and Managing Director of LKQ Europe. The Board has engaged Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”) to advise the Company on its European operations, with an initial focus on improving customer service levels, stabilizing operations and strengthening performance and cost discipline across the region.

“LKQ’s performance, particularly in Europe, has fallen significantly short of the Board’s expectations, and the Board is taking decisive action to address it,” said John Mendel, Chairman of the Board. “We have strong conviction in LKQ’s business and its potential to create significant value for shareholders. Sal is a proven operator with a track record of driving performance in complex distribution businesses, and A&M brings deep experience in operational improvement. Together with LKQ’s talented teams, we are focused on improving execution and delivering improved results for our stakeholders.”

Withdrawal of Full-Year 2026 Guidance

Considering the third quarter results in Europe and the appointment of Mr. Abbate as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 15, 2026, LKQ is withdrawing its full-year 2026 guidance, which was most recently updated on July 30, 2026.

Strategic Review Update

In connection with the Board’s ongoing review of strategic alternatives, the Company has taken several actions, including appointing Mr. Abbate as the Company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, implementing leadership changes within its European operations, and retaining A&M to advise the Company with respect to its European operations. The Company will provide additional updates regarding the strategic alternatives process as appropriate.

About LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of OE recycled and aftermarket parts, replacement systems, components, equipment, and services to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.

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The following unaudited table reconciles Net (Loss) Income and Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Share to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted (Loss) Earnings per Share, respectively:

Three Months Ended September 30,

2026 2025

Preliminary

(In millions, except per share data) Low High

Net (loss) income $ (35) $ (19) $ 180

Less: net (loss) income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest (1) (1) —

Net (loss) income attributable to LKQ stockholders (34) (18) 180

Less: net (loss) income from discontinued operations (2) (2) 2

Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders (32) (16) 178

Adjustments:

Amortization of acquired intangibles 34 34 37

Restructuring and transaction related expenses 24 24 14

Impairment of goodwill 88 88 —

Impairment of net assets held for sale 23 23 —

Direct impacts of Ukraine/Russia conflict 4 4 —

Excess tax deficiency from stock-based payments 1 1 —

Tax effect of adjustments (23) (23) (13)

Adjusted net income $ 119 $ 135 $ 216

Weighted average diluted common shares o/s 252.9 252.9 257.3

Diluted (loss) earnings per share:

Reported $ (0.12) $ (0.06) $ 0.69

Adjusted $ 0.47 $ 0.53 $ 0.84

We have presented Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share as we believe these measures are useful for evaluating the core operating performance of our continuing business across reporting periods and in analyzing our historical operating results. We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share as Net Income and Loss and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share adjusted to eliminate the impact of net income and loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, income and loss from discontinued operations, restructuring and transaction related expenses, amortization expense related to all acquired intangible assets, gains and losses on debt extinguishment, changes in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments, or divestitures, impairment charges, direct impacts of the Ukraine/Russia conflict, excess tax benefits and deficiencies from stock-based payments and any tax effect of these adjustments. The tax effect of these adjustments is calculated using the effective tax rate for the applicable period or for certain discrete items the specific tax expense or benefit for the adjustment. These financial measures are used by management in its decision making and overall evaluation of our operating performance and are included in the metrics used to determine incentive compensation for our senior management. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share should not be construed as alternatives to Net Income and Loss or Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In addition, not all companies that report measures similar to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share calculate such measures in the same manner as we do and, accordingly, our calculations are not necessarily comparable to similarly-named measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for performance relative to other companies.

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Forward-Looking Statements

Statements and information in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of such Act.

Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our outlook, expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions and strategies. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors including those identified in our filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to us at the time the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from the events or results predicted or implied by our forward-looking statements include the factors discussed in our filings with the SEC, and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC, including those disclosed under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available at the Investor Relations section on our website (www.lkqcorp.com) and on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov).

Preliminary Financial Information

The preliminary third quarter financial highlights presented in this press release are derived from our internal records and based on the most recent current information available to management, are subject to the closing and finalization of financial and accounting procedures for the period (which have yet to be performed) and should not be viewed as a substitute for our full financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our normal reporting processes with respect to the preliminary estimated financial data provided in this press release have not been fully completed. As a result, these preliminary estimated results may differ from the actual results that will be reflected in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 2026 when they are completed. While we believe that these estimates are based on reasonable assumptions, our actual results may vary, and such variations may be material.

Investor Contact

Joseph P. Boutross

LKQ Corporation

Vice President, Investor Relations

(312) 621-2793

jpboutross@lkqcorp.com

Media Contact

Whit Clay

Longacre Square Partners

lkq@longacresquare.com

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EX-99.2 — EXHIBIT 99.2

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Exhibit 99.2

LKQ Corporation Appoints Salvatore A. Abbate as President and Chief Executive Officer

Proven distribution leader to sharpen execution, drive improved performance and create long-term shareholder value

ANTIOCH, Tenn. – October 23, 2026 – LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Salvatore A. “Sal” Abbate as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 15, 2026. He succeeds Justin Jude, who is departing the Company effective today. Until Mr. Abbate assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company has established an interim Office of the Chief Executive Officer to provide ongoing leadership continuity, consisting of John Mendel, Chairman of the Board, and Sue Gove, Chair of LKQ’s Audit Committee. The Office of the Chief Executive Officer will work closely with LKQ’s leadership teams and management in overseeing the Company’s operations during the interim period.

Mr. Abbate brings more than three decades of experience leading large, complex distribution and industrial businesses. As CEO of Veritiv Corporation, he led a significant transformation of the company, with its share price increasing more than 13-fold during his tenure, culminating in its $2.6 billion sale to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in 2023. Before becoming CEO, he served as Veritiv’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. Earlier in his career, Mr. Abbate held senior leadership roles at Andersen Windows & Doors, Solutia, Inc., now part of Eastman Chemical Company, and Armstrong World Industries, with responsibilities spanning sales, marketing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, strategy and process improvement.

Mr. Abbate’s experience aligns closely with LKQ’s strategic and operational priorities. He has led high-volume, multi-site distribution businesses where pricing, procurement and supply chain discipline are critical to performance, and has led portfolio transformation focused on margin improvement and cash generation. He also brings public-company and international experience. He currently serves on the board of ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB). He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

“After a thorough search, the Board concluded that Sal is the right leader for LKQ at this moment,” said John Mendel, Chairman of the Board. “He is a disciplined operator and people-centered leader, who has transformed a complex distribution business, improved margins and created significant value for shareholders. Sal brings the operating rigor, commercial instincts and sense of urgency we need to sharpen execution across our businesses and unlock the full potential of LKQ. On behalf of the Board, I also want to thank Justin for his years of service and contributions to LKQ.”

“LKQ is an exceptional company, with unmatched scale, leading market positions and a deep bench of talented people,” said Mr. Abbate. “There is meaningful opportunity to improve performance, and I intend to move quickly. That starts with listening to our customers and teams, fostering a culture where our people can succeed and thrive, driving disciplined execution across every region and holding ourselves accountable for results. I’m honored to lead LKQ and look forward to working with the Board and the team to build a stronger, more profitable company.”

About LKQ Corporation

Investor Contact

Joseph P. Boutross

LKQ Corporation

Vice President, Investor Relations

(312) 621-2793

jpboutross@lkqcorp.com

Media Contact

Whit Clay

Longacre Square Partners

lkq@longacresquare.com

Forward-Looking Statements

You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from the events or results predicted or implied by our forward-looking statements include the factors discussed in our filings with the SEC, including those disclosed under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available at the Investor Relations section on our website (www.lkqcorp.com) and on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov).

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