LKQ Corporation Announces 10% Increase to its Quarterly Dividend and $1 Billion Increase to its Stock Repurchase Program (aggregate authorization now $3.5 Billion through October 2025)

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LKQ Corporation has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.275 per share, marking a 10% increase from the previous $0.25. This dividend will be paid on December 1, 2022, to stockholders recorded by November 17, 2022. Additionally, the Board authorized a $1 billion increase and a one-year extension of its stock repurchase program, raising the total authorization to $3.5 billion until October 25, 2025. Since 2018, LKQ has repurchased 52 million shares for $2.2 billion.

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• 10% increase in quarterly dividend enhances shareholder value.
• Authorization of $1 billion stock repurchase indicates strong cash position.
• $3.5 billion total repurchase program boosts investor confidence.

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• None.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.275 per share of common stock, payable on December 1, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2022. This reflects a 10% increase over the prior quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.

Additionally, on October 25, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a $1 billion increase and one-year extension to its stock repurchase program, raising the aggregate authorization under the program to $3.5 billion and authorizing repurchases through October 25, 2025. Since initiating its stock repurchase plan in October 2018, the Company has invested $2.2 billion to repurchase 52 million shares of its common stock through September 30, 2022.

Under the repurchase program, the Company is authorized to repurchase shares in the open market as well as in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and the amount of any repurchases of common stock will be determined by LKQ management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program will be effected in compliance with SEC Rule 10b-18 and other applicable legal requirements. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Stock purchased as part of this program will be held as treasury stock upon repurchase.

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 OEM recycled and aftermarket parts, replacement systems, components, equipment, and services to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.

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, guidance, expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions and strategies. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors including those identified below.  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, among others, changes in our cash position or cash requirements for other purposes, fluctuations in the price of our common stock, general market conditions, and stockholder response to the repurchase program; 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, 2021 and in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available on our investor relations website at lkqcorp.com and on the SEC website at sec.gov.

Contact:
Joseph P. Boutross
Vice President, Investor Relations
LKQ Corporation
(312) 621-2793
jpboutross@lkqcorp.com

FAQ

What is LKQ's quarterly dividend for December 2022?

LKQ has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share, payable on December 1, 2022.

When will the dividend be paid and who is eligible?

The dividend will be paid on December 1, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2022.

What is the amount of the stock repurchase program announced by LKQ?

LKQ has authorized a $1 billion increase to its stock repurchase program, raising the total to $3.5 billion.

What is the duration of LKQ's stock repurchase program?

The stock repurchase program is authorized through October 25, 2025.

How many shares has LKQ repurchased since the program initiation?

Since initiating the program in October 2018, LKQ has repurchased 52 million shares.