CHICAGO, May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LKQ Corporation (LKQ, Financial) today announced that its board of directors has authorized a $500 million increase to its existing stock buyback program. This brings the program’s overall authorization to $2.5 billion through October 25, 2024. Since the share buyback plan launched in October 2018, the company has repurchased 37.3 million shares through October 25, 2024. March 31, 2022 for total consideration of approximately $1.5 billion.
Varun Laroyia, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of LKQ Corporation, said, “The strength of the balance sheet and our expectations for continued free cash flow generation position the company well to execute the expanded buyout program. shares. The strong financial metrics and expansion of this program further validates our commitment to a disciplined capital allocation strategy that balances returning capital to our shareholders and investing in the company’s continued growth.
Under the repurchase program, the Company is authorized to repurchase shares on the open market as well as through over-the-counter transactions. The timing and amount of any repurchase of common shares will be determined by management based on its assessment of market conditions and other factors. The buyback program will be conducted in accordance with SEC Rule 10b-18 and other applicable legal requirements. The buyback program does not oblige the Company to acquire a specific number of shares and may be suspended or terminated at any time. Shares purchased under this program will be held as treasury shares.
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) is a leading supplier of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a wide range of remanufactured OEM parts and replacement parts, replacement systems, components, equipment and services to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks and recreational and performance vehicles.
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Contact:
Joseph P. Boutross
Vice President, Investor Relations
LKQ Corporation
(312) 621-2793
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