UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 20232024
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from              to
Commission File Number: 000-50404001-42002
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LKQ CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
____________________________ 
Delaware 36-4215970
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800 
Chicago, Illinois60661
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 621-1950
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 shareLKQThe Nasdaq Global Select Market
4.125% Notes due 2031LKQ31The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes    No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated FilerEmerging Growth Company
Non-accelerated FilerSmaller Reporting 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. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes    No 

At April 21, 2023,16, 2024, the registrant had outstanding an aggregate of 267,289,697266,775,849 shares of Common Stock.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ItemPage
PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
SIGNATURES

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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
RevenueRevenue$3,349 $3,348 
Revenue
Revenue
Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods soldCost of goods sold1,977 1,991 
Gross marginGross margin1,372 1,357 
Gross margin
Gross margin
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses931 924 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring and transaction related expenses
Restructuring and transaction related expenses
Restructuring and transaction related expensesRestructuring and transaction related expenses18 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization58 59 
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Operating income
Operating income
Operating incomeOperating income365 371 
Other expense (income):Other expense (income):
Other expense (income):
Other expense (income):
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest expenseInterest expense36 16 
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (1)
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (1)
(23)— 
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (1)
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (1)
Interest income and other income, net
Interest income and other income, net
Interest income and other income, netInterest income and other income, net(9)(1)
Total other expense, netTotal other expense, net15 
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes361 356 
Total other expense, net
Total other expense, net
Income before provision for income taxes
Income before provision for income taxes
Income before provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes94 89 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
Income from continuing operations270 269 
Net income from discontinued operations— 
Provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
Net income
Net income
Net incomeNet income$270 $273 
Basic earnings per share: (2)
Income from continuing operations$1.01 $0.94 
Net income from discontinued operations— 0.02 
Net income$1.01 $0.96 
Earnings per share:
Diluted earnings per share: (2)
Income from continuing operations$1.01 $0.94 
Net income from discontinued operations— 0.02 
Net income$1.01 $0.95 
Earnings per share:
Earnings per share:
Basic
Basic
Basic
Diluted
Diluted
Diluted
(1)    Related to the Uni-Select Inc. ("Uni-Select") acquisition. Refer to Note 3, "Uni-Select Acquisition"2, "Business Combinations" and Note 17,13, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for further information.
(2)     The sum of the individual earnings per share amounts may not equal the total due to rounding.



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In millions)

Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Net income
Net income
Net incomeNet income$270 $273 
Other comprehensive income (loss):Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
Foreign currency translation, net of taxForeign currency translation, net of tax57 (54)
Net change in unrealized gains/losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxNet change in unrealized gains/losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax(17)— 
Net change in unrealized gains/losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Net change in unrealized gains/losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries
Other comprehensive income (loss)43 (53)
Other comprehensive (loss) income from unconsolidated subsidiaries
Other comprehensive (loss) income from unconsolidated subsidiaries
Other comprehensive (loss) income from unconsolidated subsidiaries
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$313 $220 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except per share data)

March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$342 $278 
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses1,257 998 
Inventories2,733 2,752 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets291 230 
Total current assets4,623 4,258 
Property, plant and equipment, net1,265 1,236 
Operating lease assets, net1,249 1,227 
Goodwill4,366 4,319 
Other intangibles, net651 653 
Equity method investments156 141 
Other noncurrent assets198 204 
Total assets$12,508 $12,038 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$1,371 $1,339 
Accrued expenses:
Accrued payroll-related liabilities214 218 
Refund liability119 109 
Other accrued expenses324 294 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities190 188 
Current portion of long-term obligations44 34 
Other current liabilities150 89 
Total current liabilities2,412 2,271 
Long-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion1,111 1,091 
Long-term obligations, excluding current portion2,684 2,622 
Deferred income taxes283 280 
Other noncurrent liabilities289 283 
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interest24 24 
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized, 322.8 shares issued and 267.6 shares outstanding at March 31, 2023; 322.4 shares issued and 267.3 shares outstanding at December 31, 2022
Additional paid-in capital1,510 1,506 
Retained earnings6,852 6,656 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(280)(323)
Treasury stock, at cost; 55.2 shares at March 31, 2023 and 55.1 shares at December 31, 2022(2,394)(2,389)
Total Company stockholders' equity5,691 5,453 
Noncontrolling interest14 14 
Total stockholders' equity5,705 5,467 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$12,508 $12,038 

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$344 $299 
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses1,392 1,165 
Inventories3,123 3,121 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets343 283 
Total current assets5,202 4,868 
Property, plant and equipment, net1,493 1,516 
Operating lease assets, net1,314 1,336 
Goodwill5,526 5,600 
Other intangibles, net1,271 1,313 
Equity method investments163 159 
Other noncurrent assets301 287 
Total assets$15,270 $15,079 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$1,840 $1,648 
Accrued expenses:
Accrued payroll-related liabilities242 260 
Refund liability137 132 
Other accrued expenses354 309 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities226 224 
Current portion of long-term obligations88 596 
Other current liabilities172 149 
Total current liabilities3,059 3,318 
Long-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion1,138 1,163 
Long-term obligations, excluding current portion4,161 3,655 
Deferred income taxes426 448 
Other noncurrent liabilities313 314 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized, 323.5 shares issued and 267.0 shares outstanding at March 31, 2024; 323.1 shares issued and 267.2 shares outstanding at December 31, 2023
Additional paid-in capital1,541 1,538 
Retained earnings7,367 7,290 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(298)(240)
Treasury stock, at cost; 56.5 shares at March 31, 2024 and 55.9 shares at December 31, 2023(2,454)(2,424)
Total Company stockholders' equity6,159 6,167 
Noncontrolling interest14 14 
Total stockholders' equity6,173 6,181 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$15,270 $15,079 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
Net income
Net incomeNet income$270 $273 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization65 65 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense10 13 
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition relatedGains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related(23)— 
OtherOther11 (4)
Other
Other
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses(236)(230)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Receivables
Receivables
Receivables
Inventories
Inventories
InventoriesInventories57 (98)
Prepaid income taxes/income taxes payablePrepaid income taxes/income taxes payable52 60 
Prepaid income taxes/income taxes payable
Prepaid income taxes/income taxes payable
Accounts payable
Accounts payable
Accounts payableAccounts payable22 309 
Other operating assets and liabilitiesOther operating assets and liabilities(5)21 
Other operating assets and liabilities
Other operating assets and liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities223 409 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipmentPurchases of property, plant and equipment(70)(59)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Acquisitions, net of cash acquiredAcquisitions, net of cash acquired(25)— 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Other investing activities, net
Other investing activities, net
Other investing activities, netOther investing activities, net(5)(6)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(97)(63)
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Debt issuance costsDebt issuance costs(19)— 
Debt issuance costs
Debt issuance costs
Proceeds from issuance of Euro Notes (2031), net of unamortized bond discount
Proceeds from issuance of Euro Notes (2031), net of unamortized bond discount
Proceeds from issuance of Euro Notes (2031), net of unamortized bond discount
Repayment of Euro Notes (2024)
Repayment of Euro Notes (2024)
Repayment of Euro Notes (2024)
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilitiesBorrowings under revolving credit facilities1,543 289 
Repayments under revolving credit facilitiesRepayments under revolving credit facilities(2,003)(334)
Repayments under revolving credit facilities
Repayments under revolving credit facilities
Borrowings under term loans
Borrowings under term loans
Borrowings under term loansBorrowings under term loans500 — 
Borrowings (repayments) of other debt, net(8)
Borrowings of other debt, net
Borrowings of other debt, net
Borrowings of other debt, net
Dividends paid to LKQ stockholders
Dividends paid to LKQ stockholders
Dividends paid to LKQ stockholdersDividends paid to LKQ stockholders(74)(71)
Purchase of treasury stockPurchase of treasury stock(8)(144)
Purchase of treasury stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Other financing activities, net
Other financing activities, net
Other financing activities, netOther financing activities, net(6)(10)
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(66)(278)
Net cash used in financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(6)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, including cash classified within current assets held for sale64 62 
Less: increase in cash classified within current assets held for sale— 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Net increase in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase in cash and cash equivalents64 53 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, beginning of period278 274 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of periodCash and cash equivalents, end of period$342 $327 
Supplemental disclosure of cash paid for:Supplemental disclosure of cash paid for:
Supplemental disclosure of cash paid for:
Supplemental disclosure of cash paid for:
Income taxes, net of refundsIncome taxes, net of refunds$34 $28 
Income taxes, net of refunds
Income taxes, net of refunds
Interest
Interest
InterestInterest24 
        


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(In millions, except per share data)

LKQ Stockholders
 Common StockTreasury StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Noncontrolling InterestTotal Stockholders' Equity
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance as of January 1, 2024323.1 $(55.9)$(2,424)$1,538 $7,290 $(240)$14 $6,181 
Net income— — — — — 158 — — 158 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — — (58)— (58)
Purchase of treasury stock— — (0.6)(30)— — — — (30)
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee tax0.4 — — — (5)— — — (5)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — — — — 
Dividends declared to LKQ stockholders ($0.30 per share)— — — — — (81)— — (81)
Balance as of March 31, 2024323.5 $(56.5)$(2,454)$1,541 $7,367 $(298)$14 $6,173 

LKQ Stockholders
 Common StockTreasury StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Noncontrolling InterestTotal Stockholders' Equity
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance as of January 1, 2023322.4 $(55.1)$(2,389)$1,506 $6,656 $(323)$14 $5,467 
Net income— — — — — 270 — — 270 
Other comprehensive income— — — — — — 43 — 43 
Purchase of treasury stock— — (0.1)(5)— — — — (5)
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee tax0.4 — — — (6)— — — (6)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — 10 — — — 10 
Dividends declared to LKQ stockholders ($0.275 per share)— — — — — (74)— — (74)
Balance as of March 31, 2023322.8 $(55.2)$(2,394)$1,510 $6,852 $(280)$14 $5,705 

LKQ Stockholders
 Common StockTreasury StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Noncontrolling InterestTotal Stockholders' Equity
 SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance as of January 1, 2022321.6 $(34.6)$(1,346)$1,474 $5,794 $(153)$15 $5,787 
Net income— — — — — 273 — — 273 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — — (53)— (53)
Purchase of treasury stock— — (2.7)(144)— — — — (144)
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee tax0.4 — — — (5)— — — (5)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — 13 — — — 13 
Dividends declared to LKQ stockholders ($0.25 per share)— — — — — (72)— — (72)
Balance as of March 31, 2022322.0 $(37.3)$(1,490)$1,482 $5,995 $(206)$15 $5,799 






















The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1. Interim Financial Statements

LKQ Corporation, a Delaware corporation, is a holding company and all operations are conducted by subsidiaries. When the terms "LKQ," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our" are used in this document, those terms refer to LKQ Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.

We have prepared the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") applicable to interim financial statements. Accordingly, certain information related to our significant accounting policies and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted. These Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all material adjustments (which include only normally recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

We have reclassified certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation.

Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for any subsequent interim period or for a full year. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20222023 filed with the SEC on February 23, 22, 2024 ("2023 ("2022 Form 10-K").

Interest income on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income was updated to conform with the 2022 Form 10-K presentation.Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

During the first quarter of 2023, we adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2022-04, “Liabilities—Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations” ("ASU 2022-04"), which requires the buyer in a supplier finance program to disclose certain information about its program, including key terms, balance sheet presentation of amounts, outstanding amounts at the end of each period, and rollforwards of balances. We adopted the provisions of ASU 2022-04 on a retrospective basis (see Note 15,11, "Supply Chain Financing"), except for the disclosure of rollforward information, which is effectivewill be adopted prospectively in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal years beginning afterthe year ending December 15, 2023.31, 2024 as required. The adoption of ASU 2022-04 did not have a material impact on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 2. Discontinued Operations and DivestituresRecently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Glass Manufacturing BusinessIn November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-07”). The ASU expands public entities’ segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, an amount and description of its composition for other segment items, and interim disclosures of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets. The ASU is effective on a retrospective basis for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-09”). The ASU requires disclosure of disaggregated income taxes paid, prescribes standard categories for the components of the effective tax rate reconciliation, and modifies other income tax-related disclosures. The ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and requires prospective application with the option to apply it retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
For
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Note 2. Business Combinations

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recorded to discontinued operations a$4 millionbenefit primarily related to the reassessment of a previously recorded valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to our glass manufacturing business sold in 2017.

Other Divestitures (Not Classified in Discontinued Operations)

In April 2022,2024, we completed the saleacquisitions of PGW Auto Glass ("PGW"), our aftermarket glassone business within our Wholesale - North America segment and one business within our Europe segment. These acquisitions were not material to our financial position or results of operations as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Additionally, in January 2024, we paid $23 million (€21 million) to a third party for $361 million.minority shareholder to settle a put option exercised on redeemable shares issued in conjunction with a previous acquisition. This payment was presented within Other financing activities, net in financing activities in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Note 3. Uni-Select Acquisition

On February 26, 2023, we entered into a definitive agreementplan of arrangement to acquire all of Uni-Select Inc.'s (“Uni-Select”)Uni-Select's issued and outstanding sharesshares. On August 1, 2023, we completed the acquisition of Uni-Select for an aggregate consideration paid of approximately Canadian dollar (“CAD”) 48.00 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately CAD 2.8 billion ($2.1 billion at the March 31, 2023 exchange rate) (the "Uni-Select Acquisition")billion). Uni-Select is a leading distributor of automotive refinish and industrial coatings and related products in North America through its FinishMaster segment, and in the automotive aftermarket parts business in Canada through its Canadian Automotive Group segment and in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) through its GSF Car Parts segment. This acquisition will complement our existing North American paint distribution operations and provides a scaled position in the Canadian mechanical parts space, with opportunity for future consolidation and growth. On April 27, 2023, Uni-Select's shareholders approved the proposed acquisition. The Uni-Select Acquisition is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023 and is subject to regulatory approvals and other
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customary closing conditions. We intend to divest the GSF Car Parts segment on or shortly after the acquisition closing date and the remaining businesses will be reported within our Wholesale - North America segment. See Note 11, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for information related to transaction expenses related to the Uni-Select Acquisition.

In order to reduce the risk related to changes in CAD foreign exchange rates for the CAD purchase price, between signing and closing, we entered into foreign exchange contracts. These foreign exchange contracts dodid not qualify for hedge accounting, and therefore the changes in fair value arewere reported in Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. AsWe reported Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related of$23 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. These foreign exchange contracts were settled in July 2023 we reported an assetahead of $23 million with a corresponding gain forclosing of the first quarterUni-Select Acquisition, resulting in total payments received of 2023.$49 million. See Note 17,13, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for information related to these foreign exchange contracts.

In connection withaddition to our acquisition of Uni-Select, we completed acquisitions of three businesses within our Wholesale - North America segment, four businesses within our Europe segment and one business in our Specialty segment, during the Uni-Select Acquisition, we entered into a commitment letteryear ended December 31, 2023.

The purchase price allocations for a $2.1 billion senior unsecured bridge loan facility ("Bridge Loan") with various banks. The capacity underthese acquisitions are preliminary and are subject to change during the Bridge Loan was reduced to $1.6 billion as of March 31, 2023 upon execution of a term loan agreement as discussed below. There were no draws on the facility as of March 31, 2023. We incurred $9 million in upfront fees related to the facility and may incur additional fees and holding costs if the bridge loan facilitymeasurement periods, which is not canceled by specified dates.to exceed 12 months from the close of the acquisitions. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, there have been no significant adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocations from those disclosed in our December 31, 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements. At this time, we amortized $3 millionare in the process of these upfront fees (reported in Interest expense) withfinalizing the remaining balance to be amortized overpurchase price allocations, which includes finalizing the expected termfollowing: 1) valuation amounts for certain receivables, inventories and fixed assets acquired; 2) valuation amounts for certain intangible assets acquired; 3) the acquisition date fair value of certain liabilities assumed; and 4) the tax basis of the facility.entities acquired.

For the permanent financing, on March 27, 2023, we entered into a new term loan credit agreement ("CAD Note") which establishes an unsecured term loan facility of up to CAD 700 million scheduled to mature three years from the date of funding. Proceeds from the CAD Note may only be used (i) to finance a portion of the aggregate cash consideration for the Uni-Select Acquisition, (ii) to refinance certain outstanding debt of Uni-Select and (iii) to pay fees, costs and expenses related to the Uni-Select Acquisition. The CAD Note is expected to fund one business day prior to the consummation of the Uni-Select Acquisition transaction and includes a non-usage fee that will be incurred through the date the proceeds are drawn on the facility. There were no borrowings against the CAD Note as of March 31, 2023.Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

The CAD Note contains customary covenants for an unsecured term loan for a companyfollowing unaudited pro forma financial information presents the effect of the businesses acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as though the businesses had been acquired as of January 1, 2023, and the businesses acquired during the year ended December 31, 2023 as though they had been acquired as of January 1, 2022. The unaudited pro forma financial information is based upon accounting estimates and judgments that has debt ratings thatwe believe are investment grade,reasonable. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes the effect of purchase accounting adjustments, such as requirementsthe adjustment of inventory acquired to comply with a total leverage ratiofair value, adjustments to depreciation on acquired property, plant and equipment, adjustments to rent expense for above or below market leases, adjustments to amortization on acquired intangible assets, adjustments to interest coverage ratio, each calculatedexpense, and the related tax effects. These pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred if the acquisitions had been in accordance witheffect for the termsperiods presented or of the CAD Note, and limits on the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to incur liens and indebtedness.future results. The unaudited pro forma financial information is as follows (in millions):

The interest rate applicable to the CAD Note may be (i) a forward-looking term rate based on the Canadian Dollar Offer Rate for an interest period chosen by the Company of one or three months or (ii) the Canadian Prime Rate (as defined in the CAD Note), plus in each case a spread based on the Company’s debt rating and total leverage ratio.
Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Revenue$3,703 $3,759 
Net income158 235 

We anticipate fundingThe pro forma impact of our acquisitions also reflects the remainderelimination of the purchase price with cashacquisition related expenses (net of tax) of $10 million and gains on hand and the issuanceforeign exchange contracts - acquisition related of senior notes. To hedge the movement of market interest rates for senior notes prior to the expected issuance date, we entered into forward-starting interest rate swaps to lock interest rates$23 million for the potential fivethree months ended March 31, 2023. Refer to Note 8, "Restructuring and ten year senior notes. See Note 17, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities"Transaction Related Expenses" for further information regarding our acquisition related to these interest rate instruments.expenses.

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Note 4.3. Inventories

We classify our inventory into the following categories: (i) aftermarket and refurbished products, (ii) salvage and remanufactured products, and (iii) manufactured products.

Inventories consist of the following (in millions):
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
March 31, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Aftermarket and refurbished productsAftermarket and refurbished products$2,219 $2,279 
Salvage and remanufactured productsSalvage and remanufactured products464 427 
Manufactured productsManufactured products50 46 
Total inventoriesTotal inventories$2,733 $2,752 

Aftermarket and refurbished products and salvage and remanufactured products are primarily composed of finished goods. As of March 31, 2023,2024, manufactured products inventory was composed of $29$24 million of raw materials, $7 million of work in process, and $14$23 million of finished goods. As of December 31, 2022,2023, manufactured products inventory was composed of $26 million of raw materials, $5$7 million of work in process, and $15$22 million of finished goods.
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Note 5.4. Allowance for Credit Losses

Our allowance for credit losses was $58 million and $54$61 million as of March 31, 20232024 and December 31, 2022,2023, respectively. The provision for credit losses was $5$3 million and $8$5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, and 2022, respectively.

Note 6. Noncontrolling Interest

We present redeemable noncontrolling interest on our balance sheet related to redeemable shares issued to a minority shareholder in conjunction with a previous acquisition. The redeemable shares contain (i) a put option for all noncontrolling interest shares at a fixed price of $24 million (€21 million) for the minority shareholder exercisable in the fourth quarter of 2023, (ii) a call option for all noncontrolling interest shares at a fixed price of $26 million (€23 million) for us exercisable beginning in the first quarter of 2026 through the end of the fourth quarter of 2027, and (iii) a guaranteed dividend to be paid quarterly to the minority shareholder through the fourth quarter of 2023. The redeemable shares do not provide the minority shareholder with rights to participate in the profits and losses of the subsidiary prior to the exercise date of the put option. As the put option is outside our control, we recorded a $24 million Redeemable noncontrolling interest at the put option's redemption value outside of permanent equity on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 7.5. Intangible Assets

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually. We performed our annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of 2022,2023, and determined no impairment existed as all of our reporting units had a fair value estimate which exceeded the carrying value by at least 40%20%. The fair value estimates of our reporting units were established using weightings of the results of a discounted cash flow methodology and a comparative market multiples approach. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment testing may also be performed on an interim basis when events or circumstances arise that may lead to impairment. We did not identify any indicators of impairment in the first three months of 20232024 that necessitated an interim test of goodwill impairment or indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment.

Note 8.6. Equity Method Investments

The carrying value of our Equity method investments were as follows (in millions):

SegmentOwnership as of March 31, 2023March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
MEKO AB(1)(2)
Europe26.6%$143 $129 
SegmentSegmentOwnership as of March 31, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
MEKO AB (1)
OtherOther13 12 
TotalTotal$156 $141 
(1)    As of March 31, 2023,2024, the Level 1 fair value of our investment in MEKO AB ("Mekonomen") was $178 million based on the quoted market price for Mekonomen's common stock using the same foreign exchange rate as the carrying value.
(2)    As of March 31, 2023, our Our share of the book value of Mekonomen's net assets exceeded the book value of our investment by $8$10 million; this difference is primarily related to Mekonomen's Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income balance as of our acquisition date in 2016. We record our equity in the net earnings of Mekonomen on a one quarter lag.

Note 9. Warranty Reserve

Some of our salvage mechanical products are sold with a standard six month warranty against defects. Additionally, some of our remanufactured engines are sold with a standard three or four year warranty against defects. We also provide a limited lifetime warranty for certain of our aftermarket products.

The changes in the warranty reserve are as follows (in millions):
Warranty Reserve
Balance as of December 31, 2022$32 
Warranty expense19 
Warranty claims(19)
Balance as of March 31, 2023$32 
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Note 10.7. Revenue Recognition

Disaggregated Revenue

We report revenue in two categories: (i) parts and services and (ii) other.

Parts revenue is generated from the sale of vehicle products including replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles. Services revenue includes (i) additional services that are generally billed concurrently with the related product sales, such as the sale of service-type warranties, (ii) fees for admission to our self service yards, and (iii) diagnostic and repair services.

For Wholesale - North America and Self Service, vehicle replacement products include sheet metal collision parts such as doors, hoods, and fenders; bumper covers; head and tail lamps; mirrors; grilles; wheels; and large mechanical items such as engines and transmissions. For Europe, and to a lesser extent for Wholesale - North America, vehicle replacement products include a wide variety of small mechanical products such as brake pads, discs and sensors; clutches; electrical products such as spark plugs and batteries; steering and suspension products; filters; and oil and automotive fluids. Additionally, in both our Wholesale - North America and Europe segments, we sell paint and paint related consumables for refinishing vehicles. For our Specialty operations, we serve seven product segments: truck and off-road; speed and performance; recreational vehicles; towing; wheels, tires and performance handling; marine; and miscellaneous accessories.

Other revenue includes sales of scrap and precious metals (platinum, palladium, and rhodium), bulk sales to mechanical manufacturers (including cores) and sales of aluminum ingots and sows from furnace operations. We derive scrap metal and other precious metals from several sources in both our Wholesale - North America and Self Service segments, including vehicles that have been used in our recycling operations and vehicles from original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") and other entities that contract with us for secure disposal of "crush only" vehicles. Revenue from the sale of hulks in our Wholesale - North America and Self Service segments is recognized based on a price per ton of delivered material when the customer (processor) collects the scrap.

The following table sets forth our revenue disaggregated by category and reportable segment (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America$1,148 $1,106 
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North America
Europe
Europe
EuropeEurope1,548 1,481 
SpecialtySpecialty396 460 
Specialty
Specialty
Self Service
Self Service
Self ServiceSelf Service60 57 
Parts and servicesParts and services3,152 3,104 
Parts and services
Parts and services
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America81 95 
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North America
Europe
Europe
EuropeEurope
Self ServiceSelf Service109 142 
Self Service
Self Service
Other
Other
OtherOther197 244 
Total revenueTotal revenue$3,349 $3,348 
Total revenue
Total revenue

Variable Consideration

Amounts related to variable consideration on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in millions):
ClassificationMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022 ClassificationMarch 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Return assetReturn assetPrepaid expenses and other current assets$62 $58 
Refund liabilityRefund liabilityRefund liability119 109 
Variable consideration reserveVariable consideration reserveReceivables, net of allowance for credit losses99 136 
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Revenue by Geographic Area

Our net sales are attributed to geographic area based on the location of the selling operation. The following table sets forth our revenue by geographic area (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
RevenueRevenue
Revenue
Revenue
United StatesUnited States$1,681 $1,750 
United States
United States
Germany
Germany
Germany
United KingdomUnited Kingdom415 425 
Germany416 386 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Other countries
Other countries
Other countriesOther countries837 787 
Total revenueTotal revenue$3,349 $3,348 
Total revenue
Total revenue

Note 11.8. Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses

From time to time, we initiate restructuring plans to integrate acquired businesses, to align our workforce with strategic business activities, or to improve efficiencies in our operations. Below is a summary of our current restructuring plans:

2024 Global Restructuring Plan

In the first quarter of 2024, we began a global restructuring initiative focused on enhancing profitability. The largest portion of the activity will come from the Europe segment and will include exiting certain businesses or markets which do not align with our strategic objectives. Initially, this includes exiting markets located in Bosnia and Slovenia. In April 2024, we entered into agreements to divest our operations in Slovenia, which closed in April 2024, and Bosnia, which we expect to close in the third quarter of 2024 subject to regulatory approval. Our decision to exit these and other markets constituted a triggering event to evaluate certain long-lived assets for impairment, and as a result, we incurred and expect to incur impairment charges as we move forward with the plans to exit Bosnia, Slovenia and any other identified markets. In addition to these impairment charges, we will incur charges to write-down or dispose of long-lived assets, inventory and other assets; for employee severance; and to terminate leases. This plan is scheduled to be substantially complete by the end of 2025 with an estimated total incurred cost of between $55 million and $75 million. In the future, we may identify additional initiatives under the plan that may result in additional expenditures, although we are currently unable to estimate the range of charges for such potential future initiatives.

2022 Global Restructuring Plan

In the fourth quarter of 2022, we began a restructuring initiative covering all of our reportable segments designed to reduce costs, streamline operations, consolidate facilities and implement other strategic changes to the overall organization. We have incurred and expect to incur costs primarily for employee severance, inventory or other asset write-downs, and exiting facilities. This plan is scheduled to be substantially complete by the end of 2024 with an estimated total incurred cost of between $30$28 million and $40$35 million.

1 LKQ Europe Plan

In 2019, we announced a multi-year plan called "1 LKQ Europe" which is intended to create structural centralization and standardization of key functions to facilitate the operation of the Europe segment as a single business. Under the 1 LKQ Europe plan, we are reorganizing our non-customer-facing teams and support systems through various projects including the implementation of a common ERPEnterprise Resource Planning platform, rationalization of our product portfolio, and creation of a Europe headquarters office and central back office. We completed the organizational design and implementation projects in June 2021, with the remaining projects scheduled to be completed by the end of 20252027 with a total incurred cost of between $30 million and $40 million.

2019/2020 Global Restructuring Plan
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In 2019, we commenced a cost reduction initiative, covering all of our reportable segments, designed to eliminate underperforming assets and cost inefficiencies. This plan was expanded in 2020 as we identified additional opportunities to eliminate inefficiencies, including actions in response to impacts to the business from COVID-19. We have incurred and expect to incur costs for inventory write-downs; employee severance and other expenditures related to employee terminations; lease exit costs, such as lease termination fees, accelerated amortization of operating lease assets and impairment of operating lease assets; other costs related to facility exits, such as moving expenses to relocate inventory and equipment; and accelerated depreciation of fixed assets to be disposed of earlier than the end of the previously estimated useful lives. This plan is expected to be completed in 2023 with a total incurred cost of between $108 million to $115 million.

Acquisition Integration Plans

As we complete the acquisition of a business, we may incur costs related to integrating the acquired business into our current business structure and systems. These costs are typically incurred within a year from the acquisition date and vary in magnitude depending on the size and complexity of the related integration activities. We expect to incur an insignificant amountadditional expenses of future expensesbetween$5 million and $15 million by the end of 2024 to substantially complete any openthe integration plans.plan related to the Uni-Select Acquisition in our Wholesale - North America segment.

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The following table sets forth the expenses incurred related to our restructuring plans (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Plan
Plan
Plan
Three Months Ended March 31,
PlanExpense Type20232022
2024 Global Plan
2024 Global Plan
2024 Global Plan
Asset impairments (2)
Asset impairments (2)
Asset impairments (2)
Other costs
Other costs
Other costs
Total
Total
Total
2022 Global Plan2022 Global PlanEmployee related costs$$— 
Facility exit costs— 
2022 Global Plan
2022 Global Plan
Facility exit costs
Facility exit costs
Facility exit costs
Other costs— 
Other costs
Total$$— 
Other costs
Other costs
Total
Total
Total
1 LKQ Europe Plan1 LKQ Europe PlanEmployee related costs$$— 
Total$$— 
Acquisition Integration PlansFacility exit costs$$— 
1 LKQ Europe Plan
Total$$— 
1 LKQ Europe Plan
Facility exit costs
Facility exit costs
Facility exit costs
Total
Total
Total
Acquisition Integration Plans
Acquisition Integration Plans
Acquisition Integration Plans
Facility exit costs
Facility exit costs
Facility exit costs
Other costs
Other costs
Other costs
Total
Total
Total
Total restructuring expensesTotal restructuring expenses$$— 
Total restructuring expenses
Total restructuring expenses
(1)    Recorded to Cost of goods sold in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(2)    Related to impairment of assets in Property, plant and equipment, net and Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table sets forth the cumulative plan costs by segment related to our restructuring plans (in millions):

Cumulative Program Costs
Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceTotal
2022 Global Plan$$11 $$$15 
2019/2020 Global Plan43 59 106 
1 LKQ Europe Plan— — — 

The following table sets forth the liabilities recorded related to our restructuring plans (in millions):

2022 Global Plan2019/20 Global Plan1 LKQ Europe Plan
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Employee related costs (1)
$$$— $$$
Facility exit costs (2)
— — 
Other costs— — — — 
Total$$$$$$
(1)     Reported in Accrued payroll-related liabilities on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)     Reported in Current portion of operating lease liabilities and Long-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Cumulative Program Costs
Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceTotal
2024 Global Plan$— $27 $— $— $27 
2022 Global Plan17 26 
1 LKQ Europe Plan— 12 — — 12 

Transaction Related Expenses

The following table sets forthDuring the transaction relatedthree months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred expenses incurred (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Professional fees (1)
$10 $
Transaction related expenses$10 $
(1)    Included external costs such astotaling $2 million and $10 million, respectively for legal, accounting and advisory feesservices related to completed and potential transactions (including Uni-Select transaction costs in 2023).

transactions.
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Note 12. Stock-Based Compensation

RSUs

The following table summarizes activity related to our restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the LKQ Corporation 1998 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan") for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (in millions, except years and per share amounts):
Number OutstandingWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value(1)
Unvested as of January 1, 20231.3 $41.02 
Granted (2)
0.5 $56.99 
Vested(0.3)$39.37 
Unvested as of March 31, 20231.5 $47.30 
Expected to vest after March 31, 20231.3 $47.87 3.1$73 
(1)    The aggregate intrinsic value of expected to vest RSUs represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the fair value of LKQ's stock on the last day of the period multiplied by the number of units) that would have been received by the holders had all the expected to vest RSUs vested. This amount changes based on the market price of LKQ’s common stock.
(2)    The weighted average grant date fair value of RSUs granted during the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $48.97.

The fair value of RSUs that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $16 million; the fair value of RSUs vested is based on the market price of LKQ stock on the date vested.

PSUs

The following table summarizes activity related to our performance-based RSUs ("PSUs") under the Equity Incentive Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (in millions, except years and per share amounts):

Number OutstandingWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value(1)
Unvested as of January 1, 20230.5 $37.87 
Granted (2)
0.1 $56.99 
Vested(0.2)$32.53 
Unvested as of March 31, 20230.4 $46.86 
Expected to vest after March 31, 20230.3 $46.22 1.6$18 
(1)The aggregate intrinsic value of expected to vest PSUs represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the fair value of LKQ's stock on the last day of each period multiplied by the number of units) that would have been received by the holders had all the expected to vest PSUs vested. This amount changes based on the market price of LKQ’s common stock and the achievement of the performance metrics relative to the established targets.
(2)    Represents the number of PSUs at target payout. The weighted average grant date fair value of PSUs granted during the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $48.92.

The fair value of PSUs that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $12 million; the fair value of PSUs vested is based on the market price of LKQ stock on the date vested.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for RSUs and PSUs totaled $10 million and $13 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of March 31, 2023, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs and PSUs was $71 million. Stock-based compensation expense related to these awards will be different to the extent that forfeitures are realized and performance under the PSUs differs from current achievement estimates.

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Note 13.9. Earnings Per Share

The following chart sets forth the computation of earnings per share (in millions, except per share amounts):

Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Income from continuing operations$270 $269 
Denominator for basic earnings per share—Weighted-average shares outstanding267.4 285.7 
Effect of dilutive securities:
RSUs0.7 0.8 
PSUs0.2 0.3 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding268.3286.8
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations$1.01 $0.94 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (1)
$1.01 $0.94 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20242023
Net income$158 $270 
Denominator for basic earnings per share—Weighted-average shares outstanding267.1 267.4 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock units ("RSUs")0.5 0.7 
Performance-based RSUs ("PSUs")0.1 0.2 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding267.7268.3
Basic earnings per share$0.59 $1.01 
Diluted earnings per share (1)
$0.59 $1.01 
(1)    Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was computed using the treasury stock method for dilutive securities.

The number of antidilutive securities was insignificant for all periods presented.

Note 14.10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss)

The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss) are as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
 Foreign Currency TranslationUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow HedgesUnrealized Gain on Pension PlansOther Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated SubsidiariesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2023$(333)$— $11 $(1)$(323)
Pretax income (loss)57 (22)— — 35 
Income tax effect— — — 
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries— — — 
Balance as of March 31, 2023$(276)$(17)$11 $$(280)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
 Foreign Currency TranslationUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow HedgesUnrealized Gain on Pension PlansOther Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated SubsidiariesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2024$(243)$(11)$$$(240)
Pretax (loss) income(57)— — (51)
Income tax effect— (1)— — (1)
Reclassification of unrealized gain— (1)— — (1)
Other comprehensive loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries— — — (5)(5)
Balance as of March 31, 2024$(300)$(7)$$$(298)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
 Foreign Currency TranslationUnrealized Loss on Pension PlansOther Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated SubsidiariesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2022$(121)$(24)$(8)$(153)
Pretax loss(54)— — (54)
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries— — 
Balance as of March 31, 2022$(175)$(24)$(7)$(206)

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we reclassified an immaterial amount of gains on our interest rate swaps to Interest expense in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
 Foreign Currency TranslationUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow HedgesUnrealized Gain on Pension PlansOther Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated SubsidiariesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2023$(333)$— $11 $(1)$(323)
Pretax income (loss)57 (22)— — 35 
Income tax effect— — — 
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries— — — 
Balance as of March 31, 2023$(276)$(17)$11 $$(280)

Our policy is to reclassify the income tax effect from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the Provision for income taxes when the related gains and losses are released to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

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Note 15.11. Supply Chain Financing

We utilize voluntary supply chain finance programs to support our efforts in negotiating payment term extensions with suppliers as part of our effort to improve our operating cash flows. These programs provide participating suppliers the opportunity to sell their LKQ receivables to financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institutions. We are not a party to the agreement between the suppliers and financial institutions. The financial institutions participate in the supply chain financing initiative on an uncommitted basis and can cease purchasing receivables from our suppliers at any time. Our obligation to our suppliers, including amount due and payment date, are not impacted by the supplier’s decision to sell amounts under these agreements. Our payment terms to the financial institutions, including the timing and amount of payments, are unchanged from the original supplier invoice. All outstanding payments owed under the supply chain finance programs with the participating financial institutions are recorded within Accounts payable inon our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 20232024 and December 31, 2022,2023, we had $240$422 million and $248$411 million of Accounts payable outstanding under the arrangements, respectively.

Note 16.12. Long-Term Obligations

Long-term obligations consist of the following (in millions):
March 31, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Maturity DateMaturity DateInterest RateAmountInterest RateAmount
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement:
Term loan payable
Term loan payable
Term loan payable
Revolving credit facilities
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Maturity DateInterest RateAmountInterest RateAmount
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement:
Term loans payableJanuary 20266.16 %$500 — %$— 
Revolving credit facilitiesJanuary 20284.79 %(1)1,335 — %— 
Senior Secured Credit Agreement:
Revolving credit facilitiesJanuary 2024— %— 4.24 %(1)1,786 
Senior Notes:
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Agreement:
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Agreement:
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Agreement:
Term loan payable
Term loan payable
Term loan payable
Unsecured Senior Notes:
Unsecured Senior Notes:
Unsecured Senior Notes:
U.S. Notes (2028)
U.S. Notes (2028)
U.S. Notes (2028)
U.S. Notes (2033)
Euro Notes (2024)Euro Notes (2024)April 20243.88 %542 3.88 %535 
Euro Notes (2028)Euro Notes (2028)April 20284.13 %271 4.13 %268 
Euro Notes (2031)
Notes payable
Notes payable
Notes payableNotes payableVarious through October 20303.43 %(1)14 3.25 %(1)16 
Finance lease obligationsFinance lease obligations4.32 %(1)61 3.69 %(1)48 
Other debtOther debt3.03 %(1)17 2.28 %(1)
Total debtTotal debt2,740 2,662 
Less: long-term debt issuance costs(12)(6)
Less: long-term debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discount
Total debt, net of debt issuance costs2,728 2,656 
Total debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discount
Total debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discount
Total debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discount
Less: current maturities, net of debt issuance costsLess: current maturities, net of debt issuance costs(44)(34)
Long term debt, net of debt issuance costs$2,684 $2,622 
Long term debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discount
(1) Interest rate derived via a weighted average

Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement

On January 5, 2023, we and certain other subsidiaries of ours entered into a new credit agreement (the “SeniorOur Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement”) which establishes:Agreement consists of (i) an unsecured revolving credit facility of up to a U.S. Dollar equivalent of $2.0 billion, which includes a $150 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a $150 million sublimit for swing line loans and (ii) an unsecured term loan facility of up to $500 million. Borrowings under the agreement bear interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (i.e. "SOFR") plus the applicable spread or other risk-free interest rates that are applicable for the specified currency plus a spread. The maturity date ofspread based on the term loan is January 5, 2026Company's debt rating and may be extended by one additional year. The term loan has no required amortization payments prior to its maturity date. The maturity date for the revolving credit facility is January 5, 2028, and may be extended by up to two additional years in one year increments.total leverage ratio.

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The Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement contains customary covenants for an unsecured credit facility for a company that has debt ratings that are investment grade, such as, requirements to comply with a total leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio, each calculated in accordance with the terms of the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement, and limits on the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to incur liens and indebtedness.

Proceeds from the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement were used to repay the outstanding principal amount under our prior Senior Secured Credit Agreement (the "Prior Credit Agreement"), to pay fees and expenses related to the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement, and for other general corporate purposes.

Senior SecuredTerm Loan Credit Agreement

In connection with entering into theThe Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement noted above, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association("CAD Note") established an unsecured term loan facility of up to CAD 700 million maturing in July 2026. The variable interest rate applicable to the CAD Note may be (i) a forward-looking term rate based on the Canadian Dollar Offer Rate for an interest period chosen by the Company of one or three months or (ii) the Canadian Prime Rate (as defined in the CAD Note), plus in each case a spread based on the Company’s debt rating and the various lending parties terminated the Prior Credit Agreement and each amendment thereto resulting in an immaterial loss on extinguishment of debt.total leverage ratio.

Unsecured Senior Notes

On March 13, 2024, LKQ Corporation, together with its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, LKQ Dutch Bond B.V., a private company with limited liability, completed an offering and sale of €750 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.125% Notes due March 13, 2031 (“Euro Notes (2031)”).

The Euro Notes (2031) bear interest at a rate of 4.125% per year. Interest on the Euro Notes (2024) and(2031) is payable annually on each March 13, commencing on March 13, 2025. The Euro Notes (2031) will be initially fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis (the “Guarantees”) by the Company and each of its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries that are guarantors under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement and our CAD Note. The Euro Notes (2031) will also be guaranteed by each of the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries that in the future agrees to guarantee the Company’s obligations under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement, the CAD Note, any other Credit Facility Debt or any Capital Markets Debt (both as defined in the Company’s preliminary prospectus supplement filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024).

Prior to December 13, 2030 (the "Par Call Date"), the Euro Notes (2031) are redeemable, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of: (1)(a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption date (assuming that the Euro Notes (2031) matured on the Par Call Date) on an annual (ACTUAL/ACTUAL (ICMA)) basis at a rate equal to the Comparable Government Bond Rate (as defined in the Indenture, dated March 13, 2024 (the "Euro Notes (2031) Indenture")) plus 30 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to the date of redemption; and (2) 100% of the principal amount of the Euro Notes (2031) to be redeemed; plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date. On or after the Par Call Date, we may redeem the Euro Notes (2031), in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Euro Notes (2031) being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date.

The Euro Notes (2031) and the Guarantees have been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 under the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-277267) filed by the Company with the SEC on February 22, 2024, as supplemented by the prospectus supplement filed by the Company with the SEC on March 1, 2024. Subsequently, the Euro Notes (2031) were approved for listing and registration on the Nasdaq.

Related to the offering and sale of the Euro Notes (2031) in March 2024, we incurred $7 million of fees, which were capitalized as an offset to Long-Term Obligations and are amortized over the term of the Euro Notes (2031).

We used the net proceeds from this offering to (i) pay outstanding indebtedness, including all of the outstanding €500 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.875% senior notes due 2024 (the “Euro Notes (2024)”) issued by the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, LKQ Italia Bondco di LKQ Italia Bondco GP S.r.l e C.S.A.P.A. (f/k/a LKQ Italia Bondco S.p.A.) (the “Redemption”), and (ii) pay accrued interest and related fees, premiums and expenses. The Euro Notes (2031) are governed by the Euro Notes (2031) Indenture, dated as of March 13, 2024.

Interest on the U.S. Notes (2028/33) is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on December 15, 2023. Interest on our 4.13% senior notes due April 2028 (the "Euro Notes (2028) are") is payable in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year.

Note 17.13. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We are exposed to market risks, including the effect of changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Under current policies, we may use derivatives to manage our exposure to variable interest rates on our debt and changing foreign exchange rates for certain foreign currency denominated transactions. We do not hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes.

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Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

In February 2023, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to mitigate the risk of changing interest rates on our variable interest rate payments related to borrowings under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the interest rate swap agreements, we pay the fixed interest rate and receive a variable interest rate based on term SOFR that matches a contractually specified rate under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement. The agreements include a total $400 million notional amount maturing in February 2025 with a weighted average fixed interest rate of 4.63% and a total $300 million notional amount maturing in February 2026 with a weighted average fixed interest rate of 4.23%. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassified to Interest expense when the hedged interest payments affect earnings. The activity related to the interest rate swaps is classified in operating activities in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.Flows as the activity relates to normal recurring settlements to match interest payments.

In March 2023, we entered into forward starting interest rate swaps to hedge the risk of changes in interest rates related to forecasted debt issuance to finance a portion of the Uni-Select Acquisition. Under the agreements, we will receive a variable interest rate based on SOFR and pay a fixed rate for the notional amount and term of the forecasted debt issuance. We are required to terminate theThese swaps at September 30,were settled in May 2023 and we intend to terminate the agreements upon issuance of the debt if earlier. The forward starting interest rate swaps include aU.S. Notes (2028/33), resulting in total $600 million notional amount covering interest payments from September 2023 through September 2028 at a rate of 3.20%, and a total $600 million notional amount covering interest payments from September 2023 through September 2033 at a rate of 3.34%.$13 million. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps arewere recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and the fair value at the termination date will beis being reclassified to Interest expense over the term of the debt. The activity related to the forward starting interest swaps will be classified in operating activities in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

All of our interest rate swap contracts have been executed with counterparties that we believe are creditworthy, and we closely monitor the credit ratings of these counterparties.

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As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the notional amounts, balance sheet classification and fair values of our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in millions) (there were no such hedges as of December 31, 2022):

Notional AmountBalance Sheet CaptionFair Value - Asset / (Liability)
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024
Notional Amount
Notional Amount
Notional Amount
Interest rate swap agreementsInterest rate swap agreements$700 Other noncurrent liabilities$(9)
Forward starting interest rate swaps$1,200 Other accrued expenses$(13)
Interest rate swap agreements
Interest rate swap agreements
Interest rate swap agreements
Interest rate swap agreements
Interest rate swap agreements

December 31, 2023
Notional AmountBalance Sheet CaptionFair Value - Asset / (Liability)
Interest rate swap agreements$700 Other noncurrent liabilities$(2)

The activity related to our cash flow hedges is included in Note 14,10, "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.Income (Loss)." As of March 31, 2023,2024, we estimate that an insignificant amount$1 million of derivative gains (net of tax) included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss will be reclassified into our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income within the next 12 months.

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges

To manage the foreign currency exposure related to the Uni-Select Acquisition purchase price (denominated in CAD), we entered into foreign exchange contracts in March 2023 to purchase CAD 1.6 billion for approximately $1.2 billion. These contracts are set to expire on September 29, 2023. These contract dodid not qualify for hedge accounting, and therefore, the contracts arewere adjusted to fair value through the results of operations as of each balance sheet date. The fair values of these foreign exchange contracts are recorded within Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2023, with a corresponding amount recorded toWe reported Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related of$23 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. These contracts were settled in July 2023 resulting in total payments received of $49 million.

To manage our foreign currency exposure on other non-functional currency denominated intercompany loans, we entered into short-term foreign currency forward contracts in 2023. We have not elected to apply hedge accounting for these transactions, and therefore the contracts are adjusted to fair value through our results of operations as of each balance sheet date. The fair values of these short-term derivative instruments that remained outstanding as of March 31, 2024 were recorded in either Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Other accrued expenses on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for $23 million.Balance Sheets and were not material at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

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Additionally, we hold other short-term derivative instruments, including foreign currency forward contracts, to manage our exposure to variability in the cash flows related to inventory purchases denominated in a non-functional currency. We have not elected not to apply hedge accounting for these transactions. The notional amount and fair value of these contracts at March 31, 20232024 and December 31, 2022,2023, along with the effect on our results of operations during the three months ended March 31, 20232024 and 2022,2023, were not material. The fair values of these contracts were recorded in either Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Other accrued expenses on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Gross vs. Net Presentation for Derivative Instruments

While certain derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty are subject to master netting arrangements, we present our cash flow hedge and other derivative instruments on a gross basis inon our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The impact of netting the fair values of these contracts would result in aan immaterial decrease to Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other accrued expenses on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of $6 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Note 18.14. Fair Value Measurements

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

We use the market and income approaches to estimate the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities, and during the three months ended March 31, 2023,2024, there were no significant changes in valuation techniques or inputs related to the financial assets or liabilities that we have historically recorded at fair value. The tiers in the fair value hierarchy include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as significant unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

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The following tables presenttable presents information about our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs we utilized to determine such fair value as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in millions):

March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
March 31, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Level 1Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:Assets:
Foreign currency forward contracts (Level 2)$23 $— 
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps
Investments - debt securities
Investments - equity securities
Total AssetsTotal Assets$23 $— 
Liabilities:Liabilities:
Contingent consideration liabilities (Level 3)$$
Interest rate swaps (Level 2)22 — 
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps
Contingent consideration liabilities
Total LiabilitiesTotal Liabilities$29 $

Investments in debt and equity securities relate to our captive insurance subsidiary and are included in Other noncurrent assets on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The balance sheet classification of the interest rate swap agreements is presented in Note 13, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." For contingent consideration liabilities, the current portion is included in Other current liabilities and the noncurrent portion is included in Other noncurrent liabilities on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the expected timing of the related payments. The balance sheet classification of the interest rate swap agreements and foreign currency forward contracts is presented in Note 17, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities."

We value derivative instruments using a third party valuation model that performs discounted cash flow analysis based on the terms of the contracts and market observable inputs such as current and forward interest rates and current and forward foreign exchange rates.

Our contingent consideration liabilities are related to our business acquisitions. Under the terms of the contingent consideration agreements, payments may be made at specified future dates depending on the performance of the acquired business subsequent to the acquisition. The liabilities for these payments are classified as Level 3 liabilities because the related fair value measurement, which is determined using an income approach, includes significant inputs not observable in the market.
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Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

Our debt is reflected on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost. Based on market conditions as of March 31, 2023, the fair value of the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement borrowings reasonably approximated the carrying value of $1,835 million.As of December 31, 2022, the fair value of the Prior Credit Agreement borrowings reasonably approximated the carrying value of $1,786 million. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the fair values of the Euro Notes (2024) were approximately $540 million and $535 million, respectively, compared to carrying values of $542 million and $535 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the fair values of the Euro Notes (2028) were $263 million and $254 million, respectively, compared to carrying values of $271 million and $268 million, respectively.

The fair value measurements of the borrowings under the credit agreementsagreement are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy since they are determined based upon significant inputs observable in the market, including interest rates on recent financing transactions with similar terms and maturities. We estimated the fair value by calculating the upfront cash payment a market participant would require at March 31, 20232024 and December 31, 20222023 to assume these obligations. The fair values of the U.S. Notes (2028), U.S. Notes (2033), Euro Notes (2024), Euro Notes (2028) and Euro Notes (2028)(2031) are determined based upon observable market inputs including quoted market prices in markets that are not active, and therefore are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

We have immaterial equity investments recorded in Other noncurrent assets in which we have elected to use net asset valueBased on market conditions as a practical expedient to valueof March 31, 2024 and thus they are excluded fromDecember 31, 2023, the fair value hierarchy disclosure. We have deferred compensation liabilities which are recorded in Other noncurrent liabilities onof the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. These liabilities are determined based onborrowings under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement reasonably approximated the carrying values of investments in participants' phantom accounts, which is not a fair value measurement,$1,140 million and thus the liabilities are not included in$1,414 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value hierarchy disclosure.of the borrowings under the CAD Note reasonably approximated the carrying values of $517 million and $529 million, respectively.

The following table provides the carrying and fair value for our other financial instruments as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in millions):
As of March 31, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
U.S. Notes (2028)$800 $815 $800 $820 
U.S. Notes (2033)600 624 600 628 
Euro Notes (2024)— — 552 552 
Euro Notes (2028)270 271 276 276 
Euro Notes (2031)809 820 — — 

Note 19.15. Employee Benefit Plans

We have funded and unfunded defined benefit plans covering certain employee groups in various European countries.countries and Canada. Local statutory requirements govern many of our European and Canadian plans. The defined benefit plans are mostly closed to new participants and, in some cases, existing participants no longer accrue benefits.

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As of both March 31, 20232024 and December 31, 2022,2023, the aggregate funded status of the defined benefit plans was a net liability of $72$80 million and $83 million, respectively, and is reported in Other noncurrent assets, Other noncurrent liabilities and Accrued payroll-related liabilities on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Net periodic benefit cost for our defined benefit plans were insignificant for each of the three-month periods ended March 31, 20232024 and 2022.2023. The service cost component is recorded in Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses, while the other components are recorded to Interest income and other income, net on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Note 20.16. Income Taxes

At the end of each interim period, we estimate our annual effective tax rate and apply that rate to our interim earnings. We also record the tax impact of certain unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and the effects of changes in tax laws or rates, in the interim period in which they occur.

The computation of the annual estimated effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and significant judgment including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, projections of the proportion of income earned and taxed in state and foreign jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences between book and taxable income, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, additional information is obtained or as the tax environment changes.

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Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 was 26.1%30.7%, compared to 25.0%26.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022 is2023 was primarily attributable to the geographic distribution4.4% unfavorable impact of income and 0.2% resulting from higher non-deductible transaction costs in 2023,discrete items, mostly related to the Uni-Select Acquisition. For2024 Global Restructuring Plan impairments. Refer to Note 8, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information on the three months ended March 31, 2023, the effective tax rate was decreased by 0.4% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022, related primarily to net favorable discrete items including excess tax benefits from stock-based payments.impairments.

On August 16, 2022,The OECD released a framework, referred to as Pillar Two, to implement a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% on certain multinational enterprises. Certain countries have enacted legislation to adopt the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) was signed into law inPillar Two framework while several countries are considering or still announcing changes to their tax laws to implement the United States. The IRA, among other provisions, enacted a 15% corporate minimum tax effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022 and a 1% excise tax on the repurchase of corporate stock after December 31, 2022. Wedirective. While we do not currently expect the corporate minimum tax provisions of the IRAestimate Pillar Two to have a material impact on our financial results. The impact ofeffective tax rate, our analysis will continue as the excise tax provisions will be dependent upon the volume of any future stock repurchases.OECD continues to release additional guidance and countries implement legislation.

Note 21.17. Segment and Geographic Information

We have four operating segments: Wholesale - North America, Europe, SpecialtyAmerica; Europe; Specialty; and Self Service, each of which is presented as a reportable segment.

The segments are organized based on a combination of geographic areas served and type of product lines offered. The segments are managed separately as the businesses serve different customers and are affected by different economic conditions. Wholesale - North America and Self Service have similar economic characteristics and have common products and services, customers and methods of distribution. We are reporting these operating segments separately to provide greater transparency to investors.

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The following tables present our financial performance by reportable segment for the periods indicated (in millions):

Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceEliminationsConsolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceEliminationsConsolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Revenue:Revenue:
Revenue:
Revenue:
Third Party
Third Party
Third PartyThird Party$1,229 $1,555 $396 $169 $— $3,349 
IntersegmentIntersegment— — — (1)— 
Total segment revenueTotal segment revenue$1,229 $1,555 $397 $169 $(1)$3,349 
Segment EBITDASegment EBITDA$252 $151 $31 $22 $— $456 
Total depreciation and amortization (1)
Total depreciation and amortization (1)
19 34 — 65 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Revenue:Revenue:
Revenue:
Revenue:
Third Party
Third Party
Third PartyThird Party$1,201 $1,488 $460 $199 $— $3,348 
IntersegmentIntersegment— — — (1)— 
Total segment revenueTotal segment revenue$1,201 $1,488 $461 $199 $(1)$3,348 
Segment EBITDASegment EBITDA$218 $131 $58 $40 $— $447 
Total depreciation and amortization (1)
Total depreciation and amortization (1)
19 34 — 65 
(1)    Amounts presented include depreciation and amortization expense recorded within Cost of goods sold, SG&A expenses and Restructuring and transaction related expenses.

The key measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by our chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, is Segment EBITDA. We use Segment EBITDA to compare profitability among the segments and evaluate business strategies. Segment EBITDA includes revenue and expenses that are controllable by the segment. Corporate general and administrative expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, with shared expenses apportioned based on the segment's percentage of consolidated revenue. We calculate Segment EBITDA as Net Income excluding net income and loss attributable to noncontrolling interest; income and loss from discontinued operations; depreciation,depreciation; amortization; interest (which includesinterest; gains and losses on debt extinguishment);extinguishment; income tax expense; restructuring and transaction related expenses (which includes restructuring expenses recorded in Cost of goods sold); change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities; other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments, or divestitures; equity in losses and earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries; equity investment fair value adjustments; impairment charges; and direct impacts of the Ukraine/Russia conflict and related sanctions (including provisions for and subsequent adjustments to reserves for asset recoverability and expenditures to support our employees and their families).

sanctions.
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The table below provides a reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Net income$270 $273 
Subtract:
Net income from discontinued operations— 
Net income from continuing operations270269
Add:
Depreciation and amortization - SG&A58 59 
Depreciation and amortization - cost of goods sold
Interest expense, net of interest income33 15 
Loss on debt extinguishment— 
Provision for income taxes94 89 
EBITDA463 438 
Subtract:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries (1)
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (2)
23 — 
Equity investment fair value adjustments(1)(1)
Add:
Restructuring and transaction related expenses (3)
18 
Losses on previously held equity interests— 
Direct impacts of Ukraine/Russia conflict (4)
— 
Segment EBITDA$456 $447 
Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Net income$158 $270 
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization100 65 
Interest expense, net of interest income61 33 
Loss on debt extinguishment— 
Provision for income taxes71 94 
Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated subsidiaries (1)
(3)
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (2)
— (23)
Equity investment fair value adjustments— 
Restructuring and transaction related expenses (3)
30 18 
Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold (3)
— 
Segment EBITDA$430 $456 
(1)    Refer to Note 8,6, "Equity Method Investments" for further information.
(2)    Refer to Note 3, "Uni-Select Acquisition"2, "Business Combinations" and Note 17,13, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for further information.
(3)    Refer to Note 11,8, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information.
(4)    Adjustments include provisions for and subsequent adjustments to reserves for asset recoverability (receivables and inventory) and expenditures to support our employees and their families in Ukraine.

The following table presents capital expenditures by reportable segment (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Capital Expenditures
Wholesale - North America$20 $29 
Europe33 23 
Specialty13 
Self Service
Total capital expenditures$70 $59 

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Capital Expenditures
Wholesale - North America$21 $20 
Europe38 33 
Specialty13 
Self Service
Total capital expenditures$66 $70 

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The following table presents assets by reportable segment (in millions):
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
March 31, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Receivables, net of allowance for credit lossesReceivables, net of allowance for credit losses
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America$402 $351 
EuropeEurope700 547 
SpecialtySpecialty144 92 
Self ServiceSelf Service11 
Total receivables, net of allowance for credit lossesTotal receivables, net of allowance for credit losses1,257 998 
InventoriesInventories
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America822 822 
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North America
EuropeEurope1,442 1,418 
SpecialtySpecialty416 469 
Self ServiceSelf Service53 43 
Total inventoriesTotal inventories2,733 2,752 
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America500 505 
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North America
EuropeEurope574 547 
SpecialtySpecialty101 94 
Self ServiceSelf Service90 90 
Total property, plant and equipment, netTotal property, plant and equipment, net1,265 1,236 
Operating lease assets, netOperating lease assets, net
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America545 541 
EuropeEurope472 466 
SpecialtySpecialty87 85 
Self ServiceSelf Service145 135 
Total operating lease assets, netTotal operating lease assets, net1,249 1,227 
Other unallocated assetsOther unallocated assets6,004 5,825 
Other unallocated assets
Other unallocated assets
Total assetsTotal assets$12,508 $12,038 

We report net receivables; inventories; net property, plant and equipment; and net operating lease assets by segment as that information is used by the chief operating decision maker in assessing segment performance. These assets provide a measure for the operating capital employed in each segment. Unallocated assets include cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets, goodwill, other intangibles and equity method investments.

Our largest countries of operation are the U.S., followed by Germany and the United Kingdom ("U.K. and Germany."). Additional European operations are located in the Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, Belgium, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, and other European countries. As a result of the Uni-Select Acquisition, we further expanded our wholesale operations in Canada. Our operations in other countries include wholesale operations in Canada, remanufacturing operations in Mexico, an aftermarket parts freight consolidation warehouse in Taiwan, and administrative support functions in India.

The following table sets forth our tangible long-lived assets by geographic area (in millions):

March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
March 31, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets
United States
United States
United StatesUnited States$1,386 $1,371 
GermanyGermany302 290 
United KingdomUnited Kingdom263 256 
Other countriesOther countries563 546 
Total long-lived assetsTotal long-lived assets$2,514 $2,463 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements and information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 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. Words such as “may,” “will,” “plan,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “if,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project” and similar words or expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different. 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 results to differ from the results predicted or implied by our forward-looking statements include 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 20222023 Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (including this Quarterly Report).

Overview

We areLKQ, a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index, is a global distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles.

Buyers of vehicle replacement products have the option to purchase from primarily five sources: new products produced by OEMs; new products produced by companies other than the OEMs, which are referred to as aftermarket products; recycled products obtained from salvage and total loss vehicles; recycled products that have been refurbished; and recycled products that have been remanufactured. We distribute a variety of products to collision and mechanical repair shops, including aftermarket collision and mechanical products; recycled collision and mechanical products; refurbished collision products such as wheels, bumper covers and lights; and remanufactured engines and transmissions. Collectively, we refer to the four sources that are not new OEM products as alternative parts.

We are organized into four operating segments: Wholesale - North America; Europe; Specialty; and Self Service, each of which is presented as a reportable segment.

Our Wholesale - North America segment is a leading provider of alternative vehicle collision replacement products, paint and related products, and alternative vehicle mechanical replacement products, with our sales, processing, and distribution facilities reaching most major markets in the United States and Canada. Our Europe segment is a leading provider of alternative vehicle replacement and maintenance products in Germany, the U.K., the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, and various other European countries. Our Specialty segment is a leading distributor of specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories reaching most major markets in the U.S. and Canada. Our Self Service segment operates self service retail facilities across the U.S. that sell recycled automotive products from end-of-life-vehicles.

Our operating results have fluctuated on a quarterly and annual basis in the past and can be expected to continue to fluctuate in the future as a result of a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control. Please refer to the factors referred to in Forward-Looking Statements above. Due to these factors and others, which may be unknown to us at this time, our operating results in future periods can be expected to fluctuate. Accordingly, our historical results of operations may not be indicative of future performance.

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Acquisitions and Investments

Since our inception in 1998, we have pursued a growth strategy through both organic growth and acquisitions. Through 2018, our acquisition strategy was focused on consolidation to build scale in fragmented markets across North America and Europe. We targeted companies that were market leaders, expanded our geographic presence and enhanced our ability to provide a wide array of vehicle products through our distribution network. In the last few years, we have shifted our focus to acquisitions that target high synergies and/or add critical capabilities, including the pending Uni-Select Acquisition completed in August 2023 that will complementcomplements our existing North American paint distribution operations and will provideprovides a scaled position in the Canadian mechanical parts space, with opportunity for future consolidation and growth. Additionally, we have made investments in various businesses to advance our strategic objectives. See Note 3, "Uni-Select Acquisition,2, "Business Combinations," and Note 8,6, "Equity Method Investments," to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information related to our acquisitions and investments.

Sources of Revenue

We report our revenue in two categories: (i) parts and services and (ii) other. Our parts revenue is generated from the sale of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty products and accessories used to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles. Our service revenue is generated primarily from the sale of service-type warranties, fees for admission to our self service yards, and diagnostic and repair services. Revenue from other sources includes scrap and other metals (including precious metals - platinum, palladium and rhodium - contained in recycled parts such as catalytic converters) sales, bulk sales to mechanical manufacturers (including cores) and sales of aluminum ingots and sows from our furnace operations. Other revenue will vary from period to period based on fluctuations in commodity prices and the volume of materials sold. See Note 10,7, "Revenue Recognition" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information related to our sources of revenue.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make use of certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Our 20222023 Form 10-K includes a summary of the critical accounting estimates we believe are the most important to aid in understanding our financial results. There have been no changes to those critical accounting estimates that have had a material impact on our reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues or expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2023.2024.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

See "Recent Accounting Pronouncements" in Note 1, "Interim Financial Statements" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to new accounting standards.

Financial Information by Geographic Area

See Note 10,7, "Revenue Recognition" and Note 21,17, "Segment and Geographic Information" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to our revenue and long-lived assets by geographic region.

1 LKQ Europe ProgramPlan

We have undertaken the 1 LKQ Europe programplan to create structural centralization and standardization of key functions to facilitate the operation of the Europe segment as a single business. Under this multi-year program,plan, we expect to recognize the following:

Restructuring expenses — Non-recurring costs resulting directly from the implementation of the 1 LKQ Europe programplan from which the business will derive no ongoing benefit. See Note 11,8, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses” to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further details.

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Transformation expenses — Period costs incurred to execute the 1 LKQ Europe programplan that are expected to contribute to ongoing benefits to the business (e.g. non-capitalizable implementation costs related to a common ERP system)platform). These expenses are recorded in SG&A expenses.

Transformation capital expenditures — Capitalizable costs for long-lived assets, such as software and facilities, that directly relate to the execution of the 1 LKQ Europe program.plan.
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Costs related to the 1 LKQ Europe program incurred to dateplan are reflected in SG&A expenses, Restructuring and transaction related expenses and Purchases of property, plant and equipment in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

We completedare executing on the organizational design and implementationvarious projects in June 2021,associated with the remaining projects scheduled1 LKQ Europe plan and expect to be completed by the end of 2025.2027. During the three months ended March 31, 2023,2024, we incurred $6$8 million in costs across all three categories noted above. We expect that costs of the program,plan, reflecting all three categories noted above, will range between $50$125 million to $80$155 million for 20232024 through the projected programplan completion date in 2025.2027. In the future, we may also identify additional initiatives and projects under the 1 LKQ Europe programplan that may result in additional expenditures, although we are currently unable to estimate the range of charges for such potential future initiatives and projects. We expect the transformation and restructuring expenses will be entirely funded byplan to continue to enable trade working capital and productivity initiatives across our Europe segment.

Ukraine/Russia Conflict

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting global governmental response impacted our business in 2022, and are expected to continue to impact our business in 2023. Governmental sanctions imposed on Russia have restricted our ability to sell to and collect from customers based in Russia and Belarus, and Russian military activity in Ukrainian territory has temporarily changedthat will help fund the way in which we operate in Ukraine. Many of our branches in Ukraine have remained open, although operating at less than full capacity, during the conflict, while others have closed temporarily. We expect to continue operating in this manner unless conditions change. We currently do not expect the conflict to have a material impact on our ongoing results of operations or cash flows. Our operations in Ukraine represented less than 1% of both our total annual revenue and total annual operating profit for fiscal year 2022 and comprised approximately $65 million of total assets as of March 31, 2023. In addition, LKQ revenue from customers in Russia and Belarus represented less than 0.3% of our total revenue in 2021. As future developments in the conflict are difficult to predict and outside of our control, it is possible that estimates underlying our financial statements may change significantly in future periods.plan cost.

Key Performance Indicators

We believe that organic revenue growth, Segment EBITDA and free cash flow are key performance indicators for our business. Segment EBITDA is our key measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by our chief operating decision maker. Free cash flow is a financial measure that is not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP”).

Organic revenue growth - We define organic revenue growth as total revenue growth from continuing operations excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures (i.e., revenue generated from the date of acquisition to the first anniversary of that acquisition, net of reduced revenue due to the disposal of businesses) and foreign currency movements (i.e., impact of translating revenue at different exchange rates). Organic revenue growth includes incremental sales from both existing and new (i.e., opened within the last twelve months) locations and is derived from expanding business with existing customers, securing new customers and offering additional products and services. We believe that organic revenue growth is a key performance indicator as this statistic measures our ability to serve and grow our customer base successfully.

Segment EBITDA - See Note 21,17, "Segment and Geographic Information" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of the calculation of Segment EBITDA. We believe that Segment EBITDA provides useful information to evaluate our segment profitability by focusing on the indicators of ongoing operational results.

Free Cash Flow - We calculate free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow provides insight into our liquidity and provides useful information to management and investors concerning cash flow available to meet future debt service obligations and working capital requirements, make strategic acquisitions, repurchase stock, and pay dividends.

These three key performance indicators are used as targets in determining incentive compensation at various levels of the organization, including senior management. By using these performance measures, we attempt to motivate a balanced approach to the business that rewards growth, profitability and cash flow generation in a manner that enhances our long-term prospects.

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Results of Operations—Consolidated

The following table sets forth statements of income data as a percentage of total revenue for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
RevenueRevenue100.0 %100.0 %
Revenue
Revenue
Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods soldCost of goods sold59.0 %59.5 %
Gross marginGross margin41.0 %40.5 %
Gross margin
Gross margin
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses27.8 %27.6 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring and transaction related expenses
Restructuring and transaction related expenses
Restructuring and transaction related expensesRestructuring and transaction related expenses0.5 %0.1 %
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization1.7 %1.8 %
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Operating income
Operating income
Operating incomeOperating income10.9 %11.1 %
Total other expense, netTotal other expense, net0.1 %0.4 %
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes10.8 %10.6 %
Total other expense, net
Total other expense, net
Income before provision for income taxes
Income before provision for income taxes
Income before provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes2.8 %2.7 %
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries0.1 %0.1 %
Income from continuing operations8.1 %8.0 %
Net income from discontinued operations— %0.1 %
Provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
Net incomeNet income8.1 %8.2 %
Net income
Net income
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.

Three Months Ended March 31, 20232024 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023

Revenue

The following table summarizes the changes in revenue by category (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,Percentage Change in Revenue
20232022OrganicAcquisition and DivestitureForeign ExchangeTotal Change
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,Percentage Change in Revenue
202420242023OrganicAcquisition and DivestitureForeign ExchangeTotal Change
Parts & services revenueParts & services revenue$3,152 $3,104 7.9 %(3.3)%(3.0)%1.5 %Parts & services revenue$3,535 $$3,152 (0.3)(0.3)%11.6 %0.8 %12.1 %
Other revenueOther revenue197 244 (14.0)%(4.8)%(0.4)%(19.2)%Other revenue168 197 197 (15.1)(15.1)%0.5 %— %(14.6)%
Total revenueTotal revenue$3,349 $3,348 6.3 %(3.4)%(2.8)%— %Total revenue$3,703 $$3,349 (1.1)(1.1)%10.9 %0.8 %10.6 %
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.

The increase in parts and services revenue of 1.5%12.1% represented increases in segment revenue of 4.9% in Self Service, 4.6% in Europe, and 3.8%23.8% in Wholesale - North America, 5.7% in Europe, and 6.7% in Specialty, partially offset by a decrease of 14.0%10.5% in Specialty.Self Service. This overall increase was driven by organic partsan 11.6% increase due to the net impact of acquisitions and services revenue growth of 7.9% (7.1% ondivestitures and a per day basis), partially offset by a 3.0% decrease0.8% increase due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, partially offset by an organic parts and services revenue decrease of 0.3% (0.5% increase on a 3.3% net reduction from acquisitions and divestitures.per day basis). The decrease in other revenue of 19.2%14.6% was primarily driven by a decrease in organic revenue of $34$30 million attributabledue to unfavorable movements in precious metals compared to the prior year period, which resulted in a $20$26 million decrease in our Self Service segment and a $14$4 million decrease in our Wholesale - North America segment.America. Refer to the discussion of our segment results of operations for factors contributing to the changes in revenue by segment for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold decreased to 59.0%as a percentage of revenue inincreasedto 60.8% of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 from 59.5%59.0% of revenue infor the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023. Cost of goods sold reflects decreasesincreases of 0.7% related to improved gross margin in our Wholesale - North America segment and 0.2% attributable to mix as a greater portion of sales are coming1.4% from Wholesale - North America, 0.3% attributable to mix shift towards our lower margin segments and 0.2% from Specialty, partially offset by an increasea decrease of 0.4%0.3% from our Specialty segment.Europe. Refer to the discussion of our segment results of operations for factors contributing to the changes in cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenue by segment for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Our SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 27.8% in28.2% for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 from 27.6% in27.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023. The year over year increase in SG&A expense increase primarily reflects impacts of 0.3%0.8% in our Self Service segment, 0.3% related to mix,Europe and 0.2% in our Specialty segment,from Self Service, partially offset by a 0.5% decrease in our Europe segment.of 0.6% related to Wholesale - North America. Refer to the discussion of our segment results of operations for factors contributing to the changes in SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue by segment for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023.

Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses

The following table summarizes restructuring and transaction related expenses for the periods indicated (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2024
20242023Change
Restructuring expensesRestructuring expenses$(1)$— $
Transaction related expensesTransaction related expenses10 (2)(2)
Restructuring and transaction related expensesRestructuring and transaction related expenses$18 $$15 
(1)Restructuring expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 primarily consisted of (i) $19 million related to our 2024 Global Restructuring plan, (ii) $6 million related to our acquisition integration plans, (iii) $2 million related to our 1 LKQ Europe plan, and (iv) $1 million related to our 2022 Global Restructuring plan.
(2)Restructuring expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily consisted of (i) $5 million related to our global restructuring plans,2022 Global Restructuring plan, (ii) $2 million related to our acquisition integration plans, and (ii)(iii) $1 million related to our 1 LKQ Europe plan.
(2)(3)Transaction related expenses for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 and March 31, 20222023 primarily related to external costs such as legal, accounting and advisory fees related to completed and potential acquisitions (including Uni-Select transaction costs in 2023).

See Note 11,8, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on our restructuring and acquisition integration plans.

Depreciation and Amortization

The following table summarizes depreciation and amortization for the periods indicated (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2024
2024
Depreciation
Depreciation
DepreciationDepreciation$36 $36 $— $44 $$36 $$(1)(1)
AmortizationAmortization22 23 (1)Amortization45 22 22 23 23 (2)(2)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization$58 $59 $(1)
(1)Depreciation expense increased primarily related to an increase in capital expenditures in the last nine months of 2023, which is impacting depreciation expense in 2024.
(2)Amortization expense increased primarily due to an increase in Wholesale - North America due to our acquisition of Uni-Select in August 2023.

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Total Other Expense, Net

The following table summarizes Total other expense, net for the periods indicated (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2024
2024
Interest expenseInterest expense$36 $16 $20 (1)
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (2)
(23)— (23)
Interest expense
Interest expense$64 $36 $28 (1)
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition relatedGains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related— (23)23 (2)
Interest income and other income, netInterest income and other income, net(9)(1)(8)(3)Interest income and other income, net(6)(9)(9)(3)(3)
Total other expense, netTotal other expense, net$$15 $(11)
(1)Interest expense increased primarily due to (i) a $17$27 million increase from higher outstanding debt primarily related to the permanent financing for the Uni-Select Acquisition and (ii) a $4 million increase from higher interest rates in the first quarter of 2023 and (ii)2024, partially offset by (iii) a $3 million increasedecrease related to amortization of pre-acquisition bridge loan financing costs related to the Uni-Select Acquisition.Acquisition in the first quarter of 2023.
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(2)Related to the Uni-Select acquisition.Acquisition. See Note 3, "Uni-Select Acquisition"2, "Business Combinations" and Note 17,13, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.
(3)The increasedecrease in Interest income and other income, net is primarily comprised of (i) a $5 million increasedecrease from funds received to settle an eminent domain matter in 2023, (ii) a $2 million increase from the change in foreign currency gains and losses, and (iii) a $2 million increase in interest income, partially offset by (iv)(ii) individually insignificant decreasesincreases which in the aggregate had a $1$2 million impact.

Provision for Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 was 26.1%30.7%, compared to 25.0%26.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20222023 is primarily attributable to the geographic distribution4.4% unfavorable impact of income and 0.2% resulting from higher non-deductible transaction costs in 2023,discrete items, mostly related to the Uni-Select Acquisition. For2024 Global Restructuring Plan impairments. Refer to Note 8, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information on the three months ended March 31, 2023, the effective tax rate was decreased by 0.4% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022, related primarily to net favorable discrete items including excess tax benefits from stock-based payments.impairments.

See Note 20,16, "Income Taxes" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.

Equity in (Losses) Earnings of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased2024 decreased by $1$5 million primarily related to the positive year over year effect resulting from the divestiture of a Self Service investment (which incurred a loss in the first quarter of 2022) in the second quarter of 2022, partially offset by a declinedecrease in year over year results reported by Mekonomen, which is our largest equity method investment.

Foreign Currency Impact

We translate our statements of income at the average exchange rates in effect for the period. Relative to the rates used during the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, the pound sterling, euro and euroCanadian dollar rates used to translate the 20232024 statements of income increased by 4.3%, 1.2% and 0.3%, respectively, while the Czech koruna rate decreased by 9.4% and 4.3%, respectively.4.0%. Realized and unrealized currency gains and losses (including the effects of hedge instruments) combined with the translation effect of the change in foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar had a net positivenegative effect of $0.05$0.06 on diluted earnings per share forrelative to the three months ended March 31, 2023, mostlyprior year period primarily related to the $23 million pretax gain on the foreign exchange forward contract in the first quarter of 2023 related to the Uni-Select acquisition.

Results of Operations—Segment Reporting

We have four reportable segments: Wholesale - North America, Europe, SpecialtyAmerica; Europe; Specialty; and Self Service.

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We have presented the growth of our revenue and profitability in our operations on both an as reported and a constant currency basis. The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe providing constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our growth and profitability, consistent with how we evaluate our performance, as this statistic removes the translation impact of exchange rate fluctuations, which are outside of our control and do not reflect our operational performance. Constant currency revenue and Segment EBITDA results are calculated by translating prior year revenue and Segment EBITDA in local currency using the current year's currency conversion rate. This non-GAAP financial measure has important limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results as reported under US GAAP. Our use of this term may vary from the use of similarly-titled measures by other issuers due to potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation and differences due to items subject to interpretation. In addition, not all companies that report revenue or profitability on a constant currency basis 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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The following table presents our financial performance, including third party revenue, total revenue and Segment EBITDA, by reportable segment for the periods indicated (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023% of Total Segment Revenue2022% of Total Segment Revenue
Third Party RevenueThird Party Revenue
Third Party Revenue
Third Party Revenue
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America$1,229 $1,201 
EuropeEurope1,555 1,488 
Europe
Europe
Specialty
Specialty
SpecialtySpecialty396 460 
Self ServiceSelf Service169 199 
Self Service
Self Service
Total third party revenue
Total third party revenue
Total third party revenueTotal third party revenue$3,349 $3,348 
Total RevenueTotal Revenue
Total Revenue
Total Revenue
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America$1,229 $1,201 
EuropeEurope1,555 1,488 
Europe
Europe
Specialty
Specialty
SpecialtySpecialty397 461 
Self ServiceSelf Service169 199 
Self Service
Self Service
Eliminations
Eliminations
EliminationsEliminations(1)(1)
Total revenueTotal revenue$3,349 $3,348 
Total revenue
Total revenue
Segment EBITDA
Segment EBITDA
Segment EBITDASegment EBITDA
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America$252 20.5 %$218 18.1 %
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North America
Europe
Europe
EuropeEurope151 9.7 %131 8.8 %
SpecialtySpecialty31 7.9 %58 12.6 %
Specialty
Specialty
Self Service
Self Service
Self ServiceSelf Service22 13.2 %40 20.0 %
Note: In the table above, the percentages of total segment revenue may not recalculate due to rounding.Note: In the table above, the percentages of total segment revenue may not recalculate due to rounding.
Note: In the table above, the percentages of total segment revenue may not recalculate due to rounding.
Note: In the table above, the percentages of total segment revenue may not recalculate due to rounding.

The key measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by our chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, is Segment EBITDA. We use Segment EBITDA to compare profitability among the segments and evaluate business strategies. Segment EBITDA includes revenue and expenses that are controllable by the segment. Corporate general and administrative expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, with shared expenses apportioned based on the segment's percentage of consolidated revenue. We calculate Segment EBITDA as Net Incomeincome excluding net income and loss attributable to noncontrolling interest; income and loss from discontinued operations; depreciation,depreciation; amortization; interest (which includesinterest; gains and losses on debt extinguishment);extinguishment; income tax expense; restructuring and transaction related expenses (which includes restructuring expenses recorded in Cost of goods sold); change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities; other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments, or divestitures; equity in losses and earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries; equity investment fair value adjustments; impairment charges; and direct impacts of the Ukraine/Russia conflict and related sanctions (including provisions for and subsequent adjustments to reserves for asset recoverability and expenditures to support our employees and their families).sanctions. See Note 21,17, "Segment and Geographic Information" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a reconciliation of total Segment EBITDA to net income.

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Three Months Ended March 31, 20232024 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023

Wholesale - North America

Third Party Revenue

The following table summarizes the changes in third party revenue by category in our Wholesale - North America segment (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,Percentage Change in Revenue
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,Percentage Change in Revenue
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America20232022OrganicAcquisition and DivestitureForeign ExchangeTotal ChangeWholesale - North America20242023OrganicAcquisition and DivestitureForeign ExchangeTotal Change
Parts & services revenueParts & services revenue$1,148 $1,106 14.4 %(1)(10.3)%(3)(0.4)%3.8 %Parts & services revenue$1,422 $$1,148 (3.3)(3.3)%(1)27.1 %(3)— %23.8 %
Other revenueOther revenue81 95 (14.3)%(2)— %(0.4)%(14.7)%Other revenue78 81 81 (4.9)(4.9)%(2)1.1 %— %(3.8)%
Total third party revenueTotal third party revenue$1,229 $1,201 12.1 %(9.5)%(0.4)%2.3 %Total third party revenue$1,500 $$1,229 (3.4)(3.4)%25.4 %— %22.0 %
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
(1)Parts and services organic revenue increased 14.4%decreased 3.3% for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by pricing initiativesdecreased aftermarket collision volumes which focused on offsetting inflation on input costs and a net volume increase. Aftermarket collision parts volumes increased year over year duewere negatively impacted by lower repairable claims, which we believe is primarily attributable to reduced pressures on our supply chain, with the improved aftermarket inventory availability contributing to a year over year decrease in recycled parts volumes. Aftermarket collision parts volumes also grew as a result of the continued rollout of State Farm's aftermarket parts program, which began on a trial basis in June 2022 and has subsequently been expanded.comparatively warmer weather.
(2)Other organic revenue decreased 14.3%4.9%, or $4 million, year over year primarily related to (i) a $12$10 milliondecrease in revenue from precious metals (platinum, palladium, and rhodium) due to lower prices, partially offset by (ii) a $1$5 million decreaseincrease in revenue from other scrap (e.g., aluminum) and cores due to lowerhigher prices partially offset by higherand volumes and (iii) a $1 milliondecrease increase in revenue from scrap steel relateddue to lower prices, partially offset by higher volumes.
(3)Acquisition and divestiture parts and services revenue was a decreasean increase of $113$312 million, or 27.1%, primarily due to the divestitureacquisition of our PGW aftermarket glass businessUni-Select in the secondthird quarter of 2022.2023. See Note 2, "Business Combinations" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on the acquisition of Uni-Select.

Segment EBITDA

Segment EBITDA increased $34decreased $8 million, or 3.1%, or 15.6%, infor the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the prior year period, despite the $16 million negative year over year effectwhich includes a positive impact related to the PGW business, which we divestedacquisition of Uni-Select in the secondthird quarter of 2022.2023 (Uni-Select increases Segment EBITDA dollars but dilutes the Segment EBITDA percentage). The increasedecrease is primarily attributable to higher prices on parts, improvedlower aftermarket volumes, productivity initiatives helping to offseta decrease in salvage margins and continued inflationary pressures related to product cost, and lower freight costs. The increase was partially offset by a net decrease attributable to precious metals and scrap steel.pressures. We estimate that precious metals and scrap steel pricingprices had a net unfavorable effect of $8$7 million, or 0.5%0.4%, on Segment EBITDA margin relative to the comparable prior year period.

The following table summarizes the changes in Segment EBITDA as a percentage of revenue in our Wholesale - North America segment:
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North AmericaPercentage of Total Segment Revenue
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 202218.1 %
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Increase (decrease) due to:Increase (decrease) due to:
Increase (decrease) due to:
Increase (decrease) due to:
Change in gross margin
Change in gross margin
Change in gross marginChange in gross margin1.9 %(1)(5.3)%(1)
Change in segment operating expensesChange in segment operating expenses— %(2)Change in segment operating expenses1.5 %(2)
Change in other income and expenses, netChange in other income and expenses, net0.5 %(3)Change in other income and expenses, net(0.4)%(3)
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 202320.5 %
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
(1)    The increasedecrease in gross margin of 1.9%5.3% was primarily driven by (i)the dilutive nature of the acquisition of Uni-Select, which changed the segment's product mix to reflect a 0.9% benefit fromgreater percentage of paint, body and equipment and maintenance product lines. These product lines have a lower inbound freight costs (ii) a 0.6% mix benefit resulting fromgross margin structure than our other wholesale product lines. The year over year effect will be noted through the PGW divestiturethird quarter, after which the impact will be annualized. Additionally, gross margin was negatively affected by decreases in salvage margins tied to softening salvage revenue and the second quartereffects of 2022, and (iii) a 0.4% benefit from other factors, including pricing and productivity initiatives to offset inflationary pressures related to product cost.higher car costs.
(2)    SegmentThe decrease in segment operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were flat primarily reflectingreflects favorable impacts of (i) 0.8%0.6% from higher charitable contributions in the prior year period, (ii) 0.5% from decreased freight, vehicle, and fuel costs offset by (ii) 0.7% from higher charitable contributions, and (iii) other individually immaterial factors representing a 0.1% unfavorable impact in the aggregate.0.4% from lower incentive compensation.
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(3)    The favorableunfavorable impact in other income and expenses, net was primarily related to funds received to settle an eminent domain matter in 2023.

Europe

Third Party Revenue

The following table summarizes the changes in third party revenue by category in our Europe segment (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,Percentage Change in Revenue
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,Percentage Change in Revenue
EuropeEurope20232022OrganicAcquisition and Divestiture
Foreign Exchange (2)
Total ChangeEurope20242023Organic
Acquisition and Divestiture (2)
Foreign Exchange (3)
Total Change
Parts & services revenueParts & services revenue$1,548 $1,481 9.7 %(1)0.7 %(5.9)%4.6 %Parts & services revenue$1,637 $$1,548 2.7 2.7 %(1)1.4 %1.7 %5.7 %
Other revenueOther revenue(1.0)%0.2 %(8.0)%(8.8)%Other revenue8.9 8.9 %— %1.3 %10.3 %
Total third party revenueTotal third party revenue$1,555 $1,488 9.7 %0.7 %(5.9)%4.5 %Total third party revenue$1,644 $$1,555 2.7 2.7 %1.4 %1.7 %5.7 %
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
(1)Parts and services organic revenue for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 increased by 9.7% (8.2%2.7% (4.4% on a per day basis), primarily driven by increased volumes and, to a lesser extent, pricing initiatives across all geographies to offset increased costs resulting from inflationary pressures and to a lesser extent, higher volumes.pressures.
(2)Acquisition and divestiture revenue was an increase of $21 million, or 1.4%, related to our acquisition of five wholesale businesses from the beginning of 2023 through the one-year anniversary of the acquisition dates.
(3)Exchange rates decreasedincreased our revenue growth by $88$26 million, or 5.9%1.7%, primarily due to the strongerweaker U.S. dollar against the euro and pound sterling, partially offset by the Czech koruna for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 relative to the prior year period.

Segment EBITDA

Segment EBITDA increased $20decreased $8 million, or 14.8%5.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the prior year period. Our Europe Segment EBITDA included a negative year over year impact of $9 million related to the translation of local currency results into U.S. dollars at lower exchange rates than those experienced during the three months endedMarch 31, 2022. On a constant currency basis (i.e., excluding the translation impact), Segment EBITDA increaseddecreased by $29$11 million, or 21.3%7.2%, comparedcompared to the prior year period. The increasedecrease in dollar terms is mainly attributable to the negative impact of higher operating expenses primarily related to increased personnel costs that more than offset the effects of organic revenue growth of $144 million and margin expansion from favorable leverage effects and productivity initiatives.$42 million. Refer to the Foreign Currency Impact discussion within the Results of Operations–Consolidated section above for further detail regarding foreign currency impact on our results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.2024.

The following table summarizes the changes in Segment EBITDA as a percentage of revenue in our Europe segment:
EuropePercentage of Total Segment Revenue
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 20228.8 %
Increase (decrease) due to:
Change in gross margin— %(1)
Change in segment operating expenses0.9 %(2)
Change in other expense, net0.1 %

Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 20239.7 %
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.

EuropePercentage of Total Segment Revenue
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 20239.7 %
Increase (decrease) due to:
Change in gross margin0.1 %(1)
Segment EBITDA adjustment: restructuring expense - cost of goods sold0.5 %(1)
Change in segment operating expenses(1.6)%(2)
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 20248.7 %
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
(1)    GrossThe increase in gross margin was flat year over year dueprimarily attributable to offsetting individually immaterial factors.favorable pricing, procurement, and productivity initiatives to offset difficult macro-economic conditions arising from inflationary pressures. Additionally, reported gross margin includes a 0.5% reduction related to restructuring expenses incurred as part of the 2024 Global Restructuring Plan. These costs are excluded from the calculation of Segment EBITDA. See Note 8, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" and Note 17, "Segment and Geographic Information" for further information.
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(2)    The decreaseincrease in segment operating expenses as a percentage of revenue reflects favorableunfavorable impacts of (i) 0.9%1.2% from increased personnel costs mainly due to wage inflation in Germany and Benelux, (ii) 0.3% from professional fees related to several strategic central and regional information technology initiatives, (iii) 0.2% from increased sales leverageoutbound freight and productivity initiatives,logistics costs, and (ii)(iv) other individually immaterial factors representing a 0.2% favorable0.4% unfavorable impact in the aggregate, partially offset by (iii) an unfavorable(v) a favorable impact of 0.2%0.5% due to higherlower energy and utilities costs as compared to the prior year period due to rising energy prices.across all geographies.

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Specialty

Third Party Revenue

The following table summarizes the changes in third party revenue by category in our Specialty segment (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,Percentage Change in Revenue
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,Percentage Change in Revenue
SpecialtySpecialty20232022
Organic (1)
Acquisition and DivestitureForeign ExchangeTotal ChangeSpecialty20242023
Organic (1)
Acquisition and Divestiture (2)
Foreign ExchangeTotal Change
Parts & services revenueParts & services revenue$396 $460 (13.5)%— %(0.5)%(14.0)%Parts & services revenue$422 $$396 (1.4)(1.4)%8.1 %— %6.7 %
Other revenueOther revenue— — — %— %— %— %Other revenue— — — — — %— %— %— %
Total third party revenueTotal third party revenue$396 $460 (13.5)%— %(0.5)%(14.0)%Total third party revenue$422 $$396 (1.4)(1.4)%8.1 %— %6.7 %
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
(1)Parts and services organic revenue for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 decreased by 13.5%1.4% primarily due to demand softness in the recreational vehicle ("RV") product line, as RV unit retail sales and wholesale shipments have declined year over year.
(2)Acquisition and divestiture revenue was a net increase of $32 million, or 8.1%, primarily related to our acquisition of one Specialty business in 2023.

Segment EBITDA

Segment EBITDA decreased $27$4 million, or 46.3%13.2%, infor the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the prior year period primarily due to the organic revenue decline and the negative leverage effect on overhead expenses.decline in gross margin as explained below.

The following table summarizes the changes in Segment EBITDA as a percentage of revenue in our Specialty segment:

SpecialtySpecialtyPercentage of Total Segment Revenue
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 202212.6 %
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Increase (decrease) due to:
Increase (decrease) due to:
Increase (decrease) due to:Increase (decrease) due to:
Change in gross marginChange in gross margin(3.2)%(1)
Change in gross margin
Change in gross margin(1.7)%(1)
Change in segment operating expensesChange in segment operating expenses(1.5)%(2)Change in segment operating expenses0.1 %(2)
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 20237.9 %
Change in other income and expenses, net
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
(1)    The decrease in gross margin primarily was driven by (i) increased competitive pricing duehigher discounts to broader availability of inventory among competitors in the market, (ii) discounting on inventory primarily in the RV and towing product lines, and (iii) product channel mix toward lower margin auto and marine products.help maintain sales volume.
(2)    The increasedecrease in segment operating expenses as a percentage of revenue was due to individually immaterial factors representing a negative leverage effect as operating expenses decreased at a lower rate than0.1% favorable impact in the decline in organic revenue. The major contributing expense categories were personnel costs (0.4%), facility expenses (0.3%) and vehicle and fuel expenses (0.3%) with all other immaterial operating expense categories in aggregate contributing to the remaining 0.5%.aggregate.

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Self Service

Third Party Revenue

The following table summarizes the changes in third party revenue by category in our Self Service segment (in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,Percentage Change in Revenue
Self Service20232022Organic
Acquisition and Divestiture (3)
Foreign ExchangeTotal Change
Parts & services revenue$60 $57 4.9 %(1)— %— %4.9 %
Other revenue109 142 (14.5)%(2)(8.3)%— %(22.8)%
Total third party revenue$169 $199 (8.9)%(5.9)%— %(14.8)%
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
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Three Months Ended March 31,Percentage Change in Revenue
Self Service20242023OrganicAcquisition and DivestitureForeign ExchangeTotal Change
Parts & services revenue$54 $60 (10.5)%(1)— %— %(10.5)%
Other revenue83 109 (24.2)%(2)— %— %(24.1)%
Total third party revenue$137 $169 (19.3)%— %— %(19.3)%
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
(1)Parts and services organic revenue increased 4.9%decreased 10.5% for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by pricing initiativeslower retail volumes from reduced admissions, which focused on offsetting inflation on input costs resulting from greater competition for vehicles.were impacted by adverse weather conditions (primarily in California).
(2)Other organic revenue decreased 14.5%24.2%, or $20$26 million, year over year primarily due to (i) a $17 million decrease in revenue from precious metals (platinum, palladium, and rhodium) due to lower prices and lower volumes and (ii) a $5$9 million decrease in revenue from scrap steel primarily related to lower pricesvolumes and slightly lower volumes, partially offset by (iii) a $2 million increase in revenue from other scrap (including aluminum) and cores primarily due to higher volumes partially offset by lower prices.
(3)Acquisition and divestiture revenue was a decrease of $12 million, or 5.9% due to the divestiture of a business in the third quarter of 2022.

Segment EBITDA

Segment EBITDA decreased $18$6 million or 43.5%, infor the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the prior year period. The decrease is driven by the decline in revenue due to unfavorable movements in commodity prices and lower volumes compared to the prior year period, and gross margin compression from higherpartially offset by improved vehicle procurement costs. In addition, decreasescosts and improvements in operational productivity. Decreases in precious metals prices contributed an estimated $15$8 million decline in Segment EBITDA relative to the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023. Net sequential changes in scrap steel prices partially offsethad a negative year over year effect as the impact offavorability in the declinecurrent year was lower than in precious metals prices.the prior year. During the three months ended March 31, 2023,2024, scrap steel prices had an $11a $4 million favorableimpact on Segment EBITDA, compared to a $2an $11 million favorable impact during the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023. The favorable impacts for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 resulted from the increase in scrap steel prices between the date we purchased a vehicle, which influences the price we pay for a vehicle, and the date we scrapped a vehicle, which influences the price we receive for scrapping a vehicle.

The following table summarizes the changes in Segment EBITDA as a percentage of revenue in our Self Service segment:

Self ServiceSelf ServicePercentage of Total Segment Revenue
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 202220.0 %
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Increase (decrease) due to:
Increase (decrease) due to:
Increase (decrease) due to:Increase (decrease) due to:
Change in gross marginChange in gross margin(1.8)%(1)
Change in gross margin
Change in gross margin2.6 %(1)
Change in segment operating expensesChange in segment operating expenses(5.0)%(2)Change in segment operating expenses(4.1)%(2)
Change in other income and expenses, net
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 202313.2 %
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024
Segment EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
(1)    The decreaseincrease in gross margin primarily reflects an unfavorable impact resulting from higheris attributable to improvements in vehicle procurement costs, due to greater competition for vehicles.which more than offset the negative effects from lower commodities prices.
(2)    The increase in segment operating expenses as a percentage of revenue reflects (i) a negative leverage effect of 4.5%5.2% from decreases in metals revenue, andpartially offset by (ii) other individually immaterial factors representing a 0.5% unfavorable1.1% favorable impact in the aggregate.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table summarizes liquidity data as of the dates indicated (in millions):
Adjusted(4)
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents$342 $278 $278 
Total debt2,740 (1)2,662 (5)2,662 (1)
Current maturities (2)
44 34 34 
Capacity under credit facilities (3)
2,000 2,000 3,150 
Availability under credit facilities (3)
591 645 1,295 
Total liquidity (cash and cash equivalents plus availability under credit facilities)933 923 1,573 
(1)    Debt amounts reflect the gross values to be repaid (excluding debt issuance costs of $12 million and$6 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively).
(2)     Debt amounts reflect the gross values to be repaid in the next 12 months (excluding debt issuance costs of immaterial amounts as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022).
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(3)    Capacity under credit facilities includes our revolving credit facilities, and availability under credit facilities is reduced by our outstanding letters of credit.
(4)    Amounts presented represent the termination of the Prior Credit Agreement and inclusion of the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement as if both were in effect as of December 31, 2022. See Note 16, "Long-Term Obligations" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.
(5)    Debt amount presented above reflects the gross values to be repaid (excluding debt issuance costs of $13 million as of December 31, 2022).

We assess our liquidity and capital resources in terms of our ability to fund our operations and provide for expansion through both internal development and acquisitions. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations and our revolving credit facilities. We utilize our cash flows from operations to fund working capital and capital expenditures, with the excess amounts going towards funding acquisitions, paying down outstanding debt, paying dividends or repurchasing our common stock. As we have pursued acquisitions as part of our historical growth strategy, our cash flows from operations have not always been sufficient to cover our investing activities. To fund our acquisitions, we have accessed various forms of debt financing, including revolving credit facilities, term loans, and senior notes. We currently believe we have sufficient access to capital markets to support our future growth objectives.

AsThe following table summarizes liquidity data as of March 31, 2023, we had debt outstanding and additional available sources of financing as follows:the dates indicated (in millions):

Senior unsecured credit facilities, composed of term loans totaling $500 million (all of which was outstanding at March 31, 2023) and $2,000 million in available revolving credit ($1,335 million outstanding at March 31, 2023), bearing interest at variable rates, with availability reduced by $74 million of amounts outstanding under letters of credit
Euro Notes (2024) totaling $542 million (€500 million), maturing in April 2024 and bearing interest at a 3.875% fixed rate
Euro Notes (2028) totaling $271 million (€250 million) maturing in April 2028 and bearing interest at a 4.125% fixed rate
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Capacity under revolving credit facilities$2,000 $2,000 
Less: Revolving credit facilities borrowings640 914 
Less: Letters of credit114 110 
Availability under credit revolving facilities1,246 976 
Add: Cash and cash equivalents344 299 
Total liquidity$1,590 $1,275 

We had approximately $5911,246 million available under our revolving credit facilities in place as of March 31, 20232024. Combined with $342$344 millionof cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2023,2024, we had approximately $933$1,590 million in available liquidity, a decreasean increase of $640$315 million from our available liquidity as of December 31, 20222023, primarily as a result of reducing our overallrevolving credit facility capacityfacilities borrowings by $650 million.$274 million with proceeds from the senior notes offering in March 2024.

The Uni-Select Acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2023. As of March 31, 2023,2024 we havehad $4,287 milliontotal debt outstanding and $88 millioncurrent debt, including the following arrangements in place to finance the transaction:senior debt (in millions):
March 31, 2024
Maturity DateInterest RateAmount Outstanding
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement:
Term loan payableJanuary 20266.81 %$500 
Revolving credit facilitiesJanuary 20286.58 %(1)640 
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Agreement:
Term loan payable (CAD 700 million)July 20266.67 %517 
Unsecured Senior Notes:
U.S. Notes (2028)June 20285.75 %800 
U.S. Notes (2033)June 20336.25 %600 
Euro Notes (2028) (€250 million)April 20284.13 %270 
Euro Notes (2031) (€750 million)March 20314.13 %809 
(1)    Interest rate derived via a weighted average

Bridge loan facilityIn March 2024, we completed an offering of $1,600 million.€750 million aggregate principal amount of the 4.125% Euro Notes (2031). We intend to replaceused the bridge loan facility with permanent financing, such as senior notes, in advance of closing the transaction; and
CAD delayed draw term loan of up to CAD 700 million scheduled to mature three yearsnet proceeds from the dateoffering and cash on hand to pay outstanding indebtedness, including all of funding (i.e. the business day prior tooutstanding €500 million aggregate principal amount of the acquisition closing date), bearing3.875% Euro Notes (2024) as well as Euro revolver borrowings, and pay accrued interest at variable rates.and related fees, premiums and expenses.

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We believe that our current liquidity, cash expected to be generated by operating activities in future periods and access to capital markets will be sufficient to meet our current operating and capital requirements. However, as noted, we will access additional financing sources to fund the Uni-Select transaction. Our capital allocation strategy includes spending to support growth driven capital projects, complete synergistic acquisitions, and return stockholder value through the payment of dividends and repurchasing shares of our common stock.

A summary of the dividend activity for our common stock for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 is as follows:

Dividend AmountDeclaration DateRecord DatePayment Date
$0.2750.30February 21, 202320, 2024March 16, 202314, 2024March 30, 202328, 2024

On April 25, 2023,22, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.275$0.30 per share of common stock, payable on June 1, 2023,May 30, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 18, 2023.16, 2024.

We believe that our future cash flow generation will permit us to continue paying dividends in future periods; however, the timing, amount and frequency of such future dividends will be subject to approval by our Board of Directors, and based on considerations of capital availability, and various other factors, many of which are outside of our control.
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With $933$1,590 million of total liquidity as of March 31, 20232024 and $44$88 million of current maturities, we have access to funds to meet our near term commitments. We have a surplus of current assets over current liabilities, which further reduces the risk of short-term cash shortfalls.

Our total liquidity incluOdes availability under ourur Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement which includesand our CAD Note both include two financial maintenance covenants: a maximum total leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio. The terms maximum total leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio are specifically calculated per both the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement and CAD Note, and differ in specified ways from comparable US GAAP or common usage terms. We were in compliance with all applicable covenants under both our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement and CAD Note as of March 31, 2023.2024. The required debt covenants per both the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement and CAD Note and our actual ratios with respect to those covenants are as follows as of March 31, 2023:

2024:
Covenant LevelRatio Achieved as of March 31, 20232024
Maximum total leverage ratio4.00 : 1.001.62.3
Minimum interest coverage ratio3.00 : 1.0019.97.4

The spread applied to the interest rate on our credit facility borrowings increased in the third quarter of 2023 and remained the same through the first quarter of 2024 as a result of the total leverage ratio rising above 2.0.

The indentures relating to our U.S. Notes and Euro Notes do not include financial maintenance covenants, and the indentures will not restrict our ability to draw funds under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement. The indentures do not prohibit amendments to the financial covenants under the credit facilitySenior Unsecured Credit Agreement and CAD Note as needed.

While we believe that we have adequate capacity under our existing revolving credit facilities to finance our current operations, from time to time we may need to raise additional funds through public or private financing, strategic relationships or modification of our existing credit facilities such as will be requiredSenior Unsecured Credit Agreement to finance the Uni-Select Acquisition.additional investments or to refinance existing debt obligations. There can be no assurance that additional funding, or refinancing of our credit facilities,Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement, if needed, will be available on terms attractive to us, or at all. Furthermore, any additional equity financing may be dilutive to stockholders, and debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants or higher interest costs. Our failure to raise capital if and when needed could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

As part of our effort to improve our operating cash flows, we may negotiate payment term extensions with suppliers. These efforts are supported by our supply chain finance programs. See Note 15,11, "Supply Chain Financing" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to our supply chain financing arrangements.

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We hold interest rate swaps to hedge the variable rates on a portion of our credit agreement borrowings. After giving effect to these contracts outstanding, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement was 5.0%6.1% at March 31, 2023.2024. Including our senior notes and CAD Note, our overall weighted average interest rate on borrowings was 4.7%5.6% at March 31, 2023.2024. Under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement, our borrowings bear interest at Secured Overnight Financing Rate (i.e. SOFR)"SOFR") plus the applicable spread or other risk-free interest rates that are applicable for the specified currency plus a spread. Under the CAD Note, the interest rate may be (i) a forward-looking term rate based on the Canadian Dollar Offer Rate for an interest period chosen by the Company of one or three months or (ii) the Canadian Prime Rate (as defined in the CAD Note), plus in each case a spread. See Note 16,12, "Long-Term Obligations" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to our borrowings and related interest. The interest rate swaps are described in Note 17,13, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

We had outstanding credit agreement borrowings (including bothunder our revolving credit facilities and term loans and revolving credit facilities)payable of $1,835$1,657 million and $1,7861,943 million at March 31, 20232024 and December 31, 2022,2023, respectively. Of these amounts, there were no current maturities at March 31, 20232024 or December 31, 2022.2023.

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The scheduled maturities of long-term obligations outstanding at March 31, 20232024 are as follows (in millions):

Amount
Nine months ending December 31, 2023 (1)
$39 
AmountAmount
Nine months ending December 31, 2024 (1)
Years ending December 31:Years ending December 31:
2024557 
2025
2025
2025202513 
20262026506 
20272027
2028
ThereafterThereafter1,620 
Total debt (2)
Total debt (2)
$2,740 
(1)Long-term obligations maturing by December 31, 20232024 include $20$55 million of short-term debt that may be extended beyond the current year ending December 31, 2023.2024.
(2)The total debt amounts presented above reflect the gross values to be repaid (excluding debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discount of $12$38 million as of March 31, 2023)2024).

As of March 31, 2023,2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $342$344 million, of which $249$243 million was held by foreign subsidiaries. In general, it is our practice and intention to permanently reinvest the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries. We believe that we have sufficient cash flow and liquidity to meet our financial obligations in the U.S. without repatriating our foreign earnings. We may, from time to time, choose to selectively repatriate foreign earnings if doing so supports our financing or liquidity objectives. Distributions of dividends from our foreign subsidiaries, if any, would be generally exempt from further U.S. taxation, either as a result of the 100% participation exemption under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in 2017, or due to the previous taxation of foreign earnings under the transition tax and the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income regime.

The procurement of inventory is the largest operating use of our funds. We normally pay for aftermarket product purchases on standard payment terms or at the time of shipment, depending on the manufacturer and the negotiated payment terms. We normally pay for salvage vehicles acquired at salvage auctions and under direct procurement arrangements at the time that we take possession of the vehicles.

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The following table sets forth a summary of our aftermarket and manufactured inventory procurement for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 and 20222023 (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2024
2024
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North America
Wholesale - North AmericaWholesale - North America$273 $317 $(44)(1)$522 $$273 $$249 (1)(1)
EuropeEurope920 955 (35)(2)Europe957 920 920 37 37 (2)(2)
SpecialtySpecialty251 403 (152)(3)Specialty336 251 251 85 85 (3)(3)
TotalTotal$1,444 $1,675 $(231)
(1)Inventory purchases across the Wholesale - North America segment decreasedincreased in the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher required restocking needed in the prior year to rebuild inventory levels.acquisition of Uni-Select.
(2)The decreaseincrease in inventory purchases in our Europe segment included a decreasean increase of $53$18 million attributable to the decreaseincrease in the value of the euro,pound sterling and to a lesser extent, the pound sterlingeuro in the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, inventory purchases increased by 2%2024 compared to the prior year period.
(3)The decreaseincrease in inventory purchases in the Specialty segment compared to the prior year period was primarily due to matchingdecreased inventory purchases in the prior year period to align inventory levels with demand.

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The following table sets forth a summary of our global wholesale salvage and self service procurement for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 and 20222023 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022% Change
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2024
2024
Wholesale - North America salvage vehicles
Wholesale - North America salvage vehicles
Wholesale - North America salvage vehiclesWholesale - North America salvage vehicles64606.7 %
Europe wholesale salvage vehiclesEurope wholesale salvage vehicles— %
Europe wholesale salvage vehicles
Europe wholesale salvage vehicles
Self Service salvage vehiclesSelf Service salvage vehicles1371351.5 %
Self Service salvage vehicles
Self Service salvage vehicles

Wholesale - North America salvage purchases in 2023 increased2024 decreased relative to the prior year period due to improved availabilityworking down the backlog caused by ramped up purchasing in the fourth quarter of vehicles at auctions.2023. Self Service salvage purchases in 2024 decreased relative to the prior year period due to a focus on reducing car cost.

The following table summarizes the components of the year over year changes in cash provided by operating activities (in millions):
Operating Cash
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022$409 
Operating Cash
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023
Increase (decrease) due to:
Increase (decrease) due to:
Increase (decrease) due to:
Increase (decrease) due to:
Working capital accounts: (1)
Working capital accounts: (1)
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses(6)
Working capital accounts: (1)
Working capital accounts: (1)
Receivables
Receivables
Receivables
Inventories
Inventories
InventoriesInventories155 
Accounts payableAccounts payable(287)
Accounts payable
Accounts payable
Other operating activitiesOther operating activities(48)(2)
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023$223 
Other operating activities
Other operating activities(46)(2)
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024
(1)    Cash flows related to our primary working capital accounts can be volatile as the purchases, payments and collections can be timed differently from period to period.
Inventories represented $155$109 million in incremental cash outflows in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period of 2023, including $53 million in our Specialty segment due to the benefit in the prior year period of decreasing inventory purchasing levels to align with softening demand, $44 million in our Europe segment, and $21 million in our Wholesale - North America segment, partially offset by our Self Service segment which contributed a $9 million lower cash outflow.
Accounts payable produced $198 million in incremental cash inflows in the first three months of 20232024 compared to the same period of 2022. The change is primarily attributable to our Specialty segment inventory decreases of $112 million due to decreasing inventory purchasing levels to align with softening demand and decreases at our Europe segment of $24 million and our Wholesale - North America segment of $19 million due to higher required restocking needed in the prior year to rebuild inventory levels.
Accounts payable produced $287 million in lower cash inflows in the first three months of 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 on a consolidated basis. This was primarily attributable to lowerhigher cash inflows in our Europe segment of $129 million and $68 million in our Wholesale - North America segment both of$249 million (partly related which are primarily due to accelerated vendor payments in late 2021 to ensure priority access to inventory) and in our Europe segmenttiming of $57 million, partially offset by our Specialty segment which contributed a $19 million lower cash outflow.payments.
(2)    Primarily reflects the aggregate effect of lower cash earnings and higher interest payments in the first quarter of 2023 primarily(primarily due to higher interest rates and additional borrowings for the Uni-Select Acquisition), partially offset by lower cash paid for taxes during the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to the same period of 2022.2023.

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Net cash used in investing activities totaled $97$88 million and $63$97 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We invested $17 million and 2022,$25 million of cash in business acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Property, plant and equipment purchases were $70$66 million in the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to $59$70 million in the prior year period, primarily driven by capital projects in our Europe and Specialty segments. We invested $25 million of cash in business acquisitions in the three months ended March 31, 2023. We did not complete any business acquisitions in the same period of 2022.period.

The following table reconciles Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (in millions):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Net cash provided by operating activities$223 $409 
Less: purchases of property, plant and equipment70 59 
Free cash flow$153 $350 

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20242023
Net cash provided by operating activities$253 $223 
Less: purchases of property, plant and equipment66 70 
Free cash flow$187 $153 

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NetFor the three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in financing activities decreased by $212totaled $113 million compared to $66 million for the same period in 2023. Cash outflows for share repurchases were $30 million and dividends paid were $81 million for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 compared to $8 million for share repurchases and $74 million for dividends paid for the same period in 2022 due primarilyof 2023. Net debt borrowings (net of unamortized bond discount) were $35 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to decreases in repurchases of common stock of $136 million and net borrowings on our debt of $41 million compared to net repayments on our debtfor the same period of $53 million in 2022. Please refer to "Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds" in Part II, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on repurchases of common stock.2023.

We intend to continue to evaluate markets for potential growth through the internal development of distribution centers, processing and sales facilities, and warehouses, through further integration of our facilities, and through selected business acquisitions. Our future liquidity and capital requirements will depend upon numerous factors, including the costs and timing of our internal development efforts and the success of those efforts.

Summarized Guarantor Financial Information

Our U.S. Notes (2028/2033) and Euro Notes (2031) currently are guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis by certain of our subsidiaries (each, a “subsidiary guarantor” and, together with LKQ, the “Obligor Group”), which are listed on the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-277267) filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024. The guarantees are full and unconditional, joint and several, and subject to certain conditions for release. See Note 12, "Long-Term Obligations" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to the Euro Notes (2031) and Note 19, "Long-Term Obligations" in Item 8 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for information related to the U.S. Notes (2028/2033).

Holders of the notes have a direct claim only against the Obligor Group. The following summarized financial information is presented for the Obligor Group on a combined basis after elimination of intercompany transactions and balances within the Obligor Group and equity in the earnings from and investments in any non-guarantor subsidiary.

Summarized Statements of Income (in millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2023 (2)
Revenue$1,826 $6,954 
Cost of goods sold1,086 4,079 
Gross margin (1)
740 2,875 
Income from continuing operations111 602 
Net income$111 $589 
(1)Guarantor subsidiaries recorded $14 million and $53 million of net sales to and $52 million and $203 million of purchases from non-guarantor subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, respectively.
(2)Information reflects the current Obligor Group listed on Form S-3 (File No. 333-277267) filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024.
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Summarized Balance Sheets (in millions)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023 (1)
Current assets$2,314 $2,167 
Noncurrent assets5,677 5,699 
Current liabilities1,070 925 
Noncurrent liabilities4,008 4,031 
(1)Information reflects the current Obligor Group listed on Form S-3 (File No. 333-277267) filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in:
in foreign exchange rates;
rates, interest rates;
rates, commodity prices;prices and
inflation

Foreign Exchange Rates

Foreign currency fluctuations may impact the financial results we report for the portions inflation. There have been no material changes to our market risks from what was disclosed in Item 7A of Part II of our business that operate in functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Our operations outside of the U.S. represented 49.8% and 48.2% of our revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2023 andAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively. An increase or decrease in the strength of the U.S. dollar against these currencies by 10% would result in a 5.0% change in our consolidated revenue and a 3.6% change in our operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2023. See our Results of Operations discussion in Part I, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the impact of fluctuations in exchange rates on our year over year results.

Additionally, we are exposed to foreign currency fluctuations with respect to the purchase of aftermarket products from foreign countries, primarily in Europe and Asia. To the extent that our inventory purchases are not denominated in the functional currency of the purchasing location, we are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations. In several of our operations, we purchase inventory from manufacturers in Taiwan in U.S. dollars, which exposes us to fluctuations in the relationship between the local functional currency and the U.S. dollar, as well as fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the Taiwan dollar. We hedge our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations related to a portion of inventory purchases in our Europe operations, but the notional amount and fair value of these foreign currency forward contracts at March 31, 2023 were immaterial. We do not currently attempt to hedge foreign currency exposure related to our foreign currency denominated inventory purchases in our Wholesale - North America operations, and we may not be able to pass on any resulting price increases to our customers.

To the extent that we are exposed to foreign currency fluctuations related to non-functional currency denominated transactions, we may hedge the exposure through the use of foreign currency forward contracts. In March 2023, we entered into foreign currency forward contracts related to the Uni-Select Acquisition. See Note 3, "Uni-Select Acquisition" and Note 17, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.

Other than with respect to a portion of our foreign currency denominated inventory purchases and, from time to time, certain financing transactions, we do not hold derivative contracts to hedge foreign currency risk. Our net investment in foreign operations is partially hedged by the foreign currency denominated borrowings we use to fund foreign acquisitions; however, our ability to use foreign currency denominated borrowings to finance our foreign operations may be limited based on local tax laws. We have elected not to hedge the foreign currency risk related to the interest payments on foreign third party borrowings as we generate cash flows in the local currencies that can be used to fund debt payments. As of March 31, 2023, we had outstanding borrowings of €500 million under our Euro Notes (2024) and €250 million under our Euro Notes (2028), and €807 million and Swedish Krona ("SEK") 70 million under our revolving credit facilities. As of December 31, 2022, we had outstanding borrowings of €500 million under our Euro Notes (2024) and €250 million under our Euro Notes (2028), and €748 million and SEK 75 million under our revolving credit facilities.

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Interest Rates

Our results of operations are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily with respect to borrowings under our credit facilities, where interest rates are tied to SOFR, prime rate, Canadian Dollar Offered Rate, Euro Interbank Offered Rate, SONIA, or Swiss Average Rate Overnight. Therefore, we implemented a policy to manage our exposure to variable interest rates on a portion of our outstanding variable rate debt instruments through the use of interest rate swap contracts. These contracts converted a portion of our variable rate debt to fixed rate debt, matching the currency, effective dates and maturity dates to specific debt instruments. We designated our interest rate swap contracts as cash flow hedges, and net interest payments or receipts from interest rate swap contracts are included as adjustments to interest expense.

We had none of our variable rate debt under our credit facilities at fixed rates at December 31, 2022. However, in February 2023, we entered into two sets of interest rate swap agreements to hedge the variable rates on a portion of our credit agreement borrowings. See Note 16, "Long-Term Obligations" and Note 17, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.

Additionally, in March 2023, we entered into two sets of interest rate swap agreements related to the Uni-Select Acquisition. See Note 17, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.

At March 31, 2023, we had approximately $1,135 million of variable rate debt that was not hedged. Using sensitivity analysis, a 100 basis point movement in interest rates would change interest expense by $11 million over the next twelve months.

Commodity Prices

We are exposed to market risk related to price fluctuations in scrap metal and other metals (including precious metals, such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium, contained in some recycled parts, such as catalytic converters). Market prices of these metals affect the amount that we pay for our inventory and the revenue that we generate from sales of these metals. As both our revenue and costs are affected by the price fluctuations, we have a natural hedge against the changes. However, there is typically a lag between the effect on our revenue from metal price fluctuations and inventory cost changes, and there is no guarantee that the vehicle costs will decrease or increase at the same rate as the metals prices. Therefore, we can experience positive or negative gross margin effects in periods of rising or falling metals prices, particularly when such prices move rapidly. Additionally, if market prices were to change at a higher or lower rate than our vehicle acquisition costs, we could experience a positive or negative effect on our operating margin. The average of scrap metal prices for the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased by 33% over the average for the fourth quarter of 2022. The average prices of rhodium, palladium, and platinum decreased by 44%, 37% and 4%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the average prices for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Inflation

We are exposed to market risks related to inflation in product, labor, shipping, freight and general overhead costs. In 2022, and continuing into 2023, inflation increased to rates beyond recent history, and we experienced rising costs. We adjusted our prices and drove productivity initiatives to mitigate the inflationary effects. If these pressures continue or increase in severity, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs through price increases and productivity initiatives. Inflationary pressures in the future may have an adverse effect on our ability to maintain current levels of gross margin and SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenue if the selling prices of our products do not increase with these increased costs, we cannot identify cost efficiencies, or the higher prices impact demand.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of March 31, 2023,2024, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of LKQ Corporation's management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of our "disclosure controls and procedures" (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There werewas no changeschange in ourthe Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2023 that havehas materially affected, or areis reasonably likely to materially affect, ourthe Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are from time to time subject to various claims and lawsuits incidental to our business. In the opinion of management, currently outstanding claims and suits will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The legal proceeding below is an update from our legal proceedings previously disclosed in our 2022 Form 10-K:

With respect to the July 7, 2022 penalty demand from Region 4 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") discussed in our report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, we reached a settlement to pay a penalty in the amount of $465,000 in connection with alleged violations of federal stormwater regulations. EPA issued Consent Agreements and Final Orders for each facility on February 6, 2023 to document and implement these agreements. LKQ paid the penalty to EPA Region 4 on February 28, 2023.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and the trading price of our common stock. Please refer to our 20222023 Form 10-K for information concerning risks and uncertainties that could negatively impact us.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Our Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program under which we are able to purchase up to $3,500 million of our common stock from time to time.time through the scheduled duration of the program on October 25, 2025. Repurchases under the program may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, with the amount and timing of repurchases depending on market conditions and corporate needs. The repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Our current program authorization extends through October 25, 2025.

The following table summarizes our stock repurchases for the three months ended March 31, 20232024 (in millions, except per share data):
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced ProgramApproximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 20230.1 $54.20 0.1 $1,106 
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023— $— — $1,106 
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023— $— — $1,106 
Total0.1 0.1 

PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced ProgramApproximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 20240.3 $47.43 0.3 $1,063 
February 1, 2024 - February 29, 20240.3 $48.41 0.3 $1,046 
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024— $— — $1,046 
Total0.6 0.6 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers

During the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024, none of the Company’s directors or executive officers adopted, modified or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of Company securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.”
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Item 6. Exhibits

ExhibitDescription
Arrangement Agreement,Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 26, 2023, by and15, 2024 among LKQ Corporation, Uni-Select Inc.as Issuer, certain subsidiaries of LKQ Corporation, as Guarantors, and 9485-4692 Québec Inc.U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.14.21 to the Company’s report on Form 8-K10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023)22, 2024).
Credit Agreement, dated as of January 5, 2023, by and among LKQ Corporation and certain additional subsidiaries of LKQ Corporation, as borrowers, certain financial institutions, as lenders, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 6, 2023).
Term Loan Credit Agreement,Indenture, dated as of March 27, 2023, by and13, 2024, among LKQ Dutch Bond B.V., as Issuer, LKQ Corporation, as borrower, certain financial institutions, as lenders, and Wells Fargoa guarantor, the other guarantors identified therein, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as administrativetrustee, registrar and transfer agent, and Elavon Financial Services DAC, as paying agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 28, 2023)14, 2024).
Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 13, 2024, among LKQ Dutch Bond B.V., as Issuer, LKQ Corporation, as a guarantor, the other guarantors identified therein, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, registrar and transfer agent, and Elavon Financial Services DAC, as paying agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 14, 2024).
Form of 4.125% Note due 2031 (included in Exhibit 4.3).
Form of LKQ Corporation Nonqualified Deferred Compensation PlanRestricted Stock Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Directors (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2910.7 to the Company’s report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2023)22, 2024).
FormChange of VotingControl Agreement between LKQ Corporation and Support AgreementAndy Hamilton dated as of January 1, 2024 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.110.23 to the Company’s report on Form 8-K10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023)22, 2024).
VotingChange of Control Agreement between LKQ Corporation and Support Agreement,John R. Meyne dated as of February 26, 2023, by and among EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. and EdgePoint Wealth Management Inc. and 9485-4692 Québec Inc. and LKQ Corporation. (excluding Schedule A)January 1, 2024 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.210.24 to the Company’s report on Form 8-K10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023).
Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2023, by and among Birch Hill Equity Partners V, LP, Birch Hill Equity Partners (US) V, LP and Birch Hill Equity Partners (Entrepreneurs) V, LP and 9485-4692 Québec Inc. and LKQ Corporation. (excluding Schedule A) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023).
Commitment Letter, dated as of February 26, 2023, by an among LKQ Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., BofA Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023)22, 2024).
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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*Certain of the schedules to this exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(a)(5). LKQ agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon its request.
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SIGNATURES

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, thereunto duly authorized, on April 27, 2023.23, 2024.

LKQ CORPORATION
/s/ Rick Galloway
Rick Galloway
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(As duly authorized officer and Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Michael S. Clark
Michael S. Clark
Vice President - Finance and Controller
(As duly authorized officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
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