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Alex Gelbcke Named CEO of LKQ’s Fource in Europe

August 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Starting September 1, the management team of LKQ Europe and Fource welcomes Alex Gelbcke, a well-known and highly respected automotive industry veteran. There will be a transition period until the end of 2020, at which time Alex will take over the position of CEO from current CEO, Sinon Galvin. Gelbcke will take over daily management […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, Fource, LKQ Corporation, People

Jacob Welch Joins LKQ Board of Directors

August 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced that it has appointed Jacob H. Welch of ValueAct Capital to its Board of Directors effective today. Joseph Holsten, Chairman of LKQ Corporation stated, “We are delighted to welcome Jake to LKQ’s Board. Jake’s investment management track record and public market experience will further complement the diverse skills and experience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, LKQ Corporation, People

LKQ Reports Sales Down 19.1% in Second Quarter Compared to 2019

July 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company reports its improved performance in April and May continued in June as economy reopened. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today reported second quarter 2020 revenue of $2.6 billion down 19.1% from $3.2 billion in the second quarter of 2019. For the quarter, parts and services organic revenue decreased 16.8% year-over-year, while the net impact of acquisition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, LKQ Corporation

LKQ Europe Reports Continuing Recovery Across Business

June 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Europe CEO Arnd Franz says that while volume is below pre-pandemic levels, they are seeing continued growth in its business. “After a significant slump in the spare parts business at the beginning of April, the market will not return to its former level so quickly, but we are seeing continuous recovery of the workshop […]

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LKQ Reports Sales Better Than Expected So Far in Second Quarter Down 25%

June 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The company provided a business update and announced amendments to credit facility. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today said that while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a negative impact on its global operations, the effect through May has not been as significant as the company expected when it announced its first quarter results.  According to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Earnings, LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation Files Lawsuit Against General Motors Seeking to Have Collision Repair Part Design Patents Ruled Invalid

May 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Sues General Motors

Federal lawsuit alleges vehicle manufacturer is seeking to undermine aftermarket parts supplier’s business relationships and seeks to change license agreement terms. LKQ Corporation filed a lawsuit in an Illinois Federal Court seeking a judgment against General Motors over the infringement and validity of collision repair part design patents. The lawsuit, LKQ Corporation and Keystone Automotive […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Design Patents, General Motors, Lawsuits, LKQ Corporation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts

LKQ Reports First Quarter Revenue Down Versus Prior Year on Coronavirus Impact

April 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ’s earnings conference call presentation

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced revenue for the first quarter of 2020 was $3.0 billion, a decrease of 3.2% as compared to $3.1 billion in the first quarter of 2019. For the first quarter of 2020, parts and services organic revenue decreased 3.5% and 4.7% on a per day basis. Net income for the first […]

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LKQ Completes Sale of Two Czech Distributors

March 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) announced that it has closed its previously announced agreement to sell its equity interests in two Czech wholesale automotive parts distributors to Swiss Automotive Group AG. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Dominick Zarcone, President and Chief Executive Officer of LKQ, stated, “This divestiture reinforces our ongoing commitment to rationalizing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Czech Republic, Europe, LKQ Corporation

LKQ Reports Full Year 2019 Sales Up 5.3%

February 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today reported revenue for the fourth quarter of 2019 of $3.01 billion, an increase of 0.2% as compared to $3.00 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018. For the fourth quarter of 2019, parts and services organic revenue increased 0.9%, and acquisition revenue growth was 0.2%, while the impact of exchange rates […]

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Tyler Threadgill Named VP of Government Affairs at LKQ

February 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation announced it has hired Tyler Threadgill as Vice President of Federal Government Affairs. Mr. Threadgill will join LKQ’s Washington, D.C. office and assist in growing the company’s government affairs presence with a primary focus on federal government legislative policy and regulation.  “LKQ is excited to have Tyler join our growing Government Affairs team, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: LKQ Corporation, People

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