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LKQ (LKQ) director Patrick Berard declines re-election, to serve until 2026 meeting

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LKQ Corporation reported that director Patrick Berard has decided not to be nominated for re-election to its Board of Directors. He informed the company of his decision on March 3, 2026. Berard will continue serving as a director until LKQ’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is expected to be held in May 2026.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
________________________ 
FORM 8-K
 ________________________ 
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 3, 2026
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LKQ CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_______________________ 
Delaware001-4200236-4215970
(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: (615781-5200

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
 ________________________ 
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):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareLKQ
The Nasdaq Global Select Market
4.125% Notes due 2031LKQ31
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 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 3, 2026, Patrick Berard, a member of the Board of Directors of LKQ Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision to decline to be nominated for re-election to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Berard will continue to serve as a Director of the Company until the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is expected to be held in May 2026.



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: March 6, 2026
LKQ CORPORATION
By: /s/ Matthew J. McKay
Matthew J. McKay
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary


FAQ

What board change did LKQ (LKQ) disclose in this Form 8-K?

LKQ disclosed that director Patrick Berard has decided not to be nominated for re-election to the Board. He notified the company on March 3, 2026, and will remain a director until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

How long will Patrick Berard remain on LKQ’s (LKQ) board?

Patrick Berard will continue to serve as a director of LKQ until the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. That meeting is expected to be held in May 2026, after which his current board service will end absent re-nomination.

Did LKQ (LKQ) state why Patrick Berard declined re-nomination?

The disclosure states that Patrick Berard notified LKQ of his decision to decline being nominated for re-election to the Board. It identifies his decision and timing but does not provide additional detail or explanation in the provided text.

When did LKQ (LKQ) receive notice of Patrick Berard’s decision?

LKQ received notice of Patrick Berard’s decision on March 3, 2026. On that date, he informed the company that he would decline to be nominated for re-election to the Board of Directors at the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Will LKQ’s (LKQ) 2026 annual meeting timing be affected by this change?

The company states its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is expected to be held in May 2026. The notice focuses on Patrick Berard’s decision regarding re-nomination and does not indicate any change to the anticipated meeting timing.

Who signed LKQ’s (LKQ) Form 8-K reporting the board change?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of LKQ Corporation by Matthew J. McKay, who is identified as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. The signature date is disclosed as March 6, 2026 in the document.

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