ANTIOCH, Tenn., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that Keystone Automotive Operations, a subsidiary of LKQ’s Specialty segment, received the Channel Partner of the Year Award at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, the leading venue that brings together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. In addition, Warn Industries, a segment of Keystone Automotive Operations, won the Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product Award in the Best New Products Award category.

ANTIOCH, Tenn., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today reported third quarter 2024 financial results. “Our third quarter results reflect softer overall volumes, which underscore the importance of executing on our strategic transformation discussed at our September investor day. Our focus on managing our operating expenses is critically important, especially in a period when the top line is facing uncontrollable market headwinds. The agility of the LKQ team was again validated by the growth witnessed in adjusted diluted earnings per share and overall Segment EBITDA margin relative to the prior year. We remain confident in the long-term earnings potential of our businesses as we navigate short-term industry dynamics and a difficult macro-economic environment that will continue to affect the business in the fourth quarter,” noted Justin Jude, President and Chief Executive Officer.

ANTIOCH, Tenn., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $1 billion increase and a one-year extension to its stock repurchase program, raising the aggregate authorization under the program to $4.5 billion and authorizing repurchases through October 25, 2026. Since initiating the stock repurchase program in late October 2018, the Company has repurchased approximately 62 million shares of its common stock for a total of $2.7 billion through September 30, 2024.

CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

ANTIOCH, Tenn., Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that the Company will host an Investor Day at its headquarters in Antioch, Tennessee on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The presentations, including question and answer sessions, will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time) and conclude at approximately 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (12:00 p.m. Central Time).

CHICAGO, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today reported second quarter 2024 financial results. “Our second quarter performance did not meet expectations as lower repairable claims in North America and difficult macroeconomic conditions in Europe led to declines in overall volumes. In light of soft demand, our teams acted with agility and decisiveness to address our cost structure and protect our margins,” noted Justin Jude, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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CHICAGO, June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that a new collective bargaining agreement has been agreed with the trade union Verdi. The agreement covers approximately 5,000 employees of LKQ Europe in Germany, including 730 colleagues at LKQ’s Sulzbach-Rosenberg distribution center. The collective bargaining agreement has a two-year duration, which expires on April 30, 2026. The tariff agreement includes a mandatory peace obligation, which immediately ends all strike activity throughout the term of the agreement.

CHICAGO, May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) a global leader in the circular economy, today announced the release of its 2023 Global Sustainability Report. The Report describes LKQ's role in driving sustainable success for our customers, our employees, the communities in which we operate and the global circular economy. Additionally, the report includes an enhanced and robust sustainability strategy, demonstrating our approach to managing sustainability risks across each of our operating segments. Our three-pillar sustainability strategy comprises profitably delivering sustainable outcomes, people-led performance as well as strong governance and ethical practices.

CHICAGO, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Elit Polska, a Poland-based distributor of automotive parts, consumables and workshop equipment to MEKO AB (“MEKO”). The transaction is expected to be completed during the second half of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals. Elit Polska’s 2023 revenue was approximately $107 million.