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LKQ CORP

For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Jul 25, 2024.

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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Jul 25, 2024

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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, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024 ("2023 Form 10-K").

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 11, "Supply Chain Financing"), except for the disclosure of rollforward information, which will be adopted prospectively in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2024 as required. The adoption of ASU 2022-04 did not have a material impact on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures." The ASU expands public entities’ segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("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." 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.

Note 2. Business Combinations

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we completed acquisitions offive businesses within our Wholesale - North America segment andone business within our Europe segment. These acquisitions were not material to our financial position or results of operations as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, in January 2024, we paid $23 million (€21 million) to a 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.

On February 26, 2023, we entered into a plan of arrangement to acquire all of Uni-Select's issued and outstanding shares. On August 1, 2023, we completed the acquisition of Uni-Select for an aggregate consideration paid of approximately Canadian dollar (“CAD”)2.8 billion ($2.1 billion) (the "Uni-Select Acquisition"). In order to reduce the risk related to changes in CAD foreign exchange rates for the CAD purchase price, we entered into foreign exchange contracts. These foreign exchange contracts did not qualify for hedge accounting, and therefore the changes in fair value were reported in Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. We reported Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related of $23 million and $46 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. These foreign exchange contracts were settled in July 2023 ahead of closing of the Uni-Select Acquisition, resulting in total payments received of $49 million. See Note 13, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for information related to these foreign exchange contracts.

In addition to our acquisition of Uni-Select, we completed acquisitions ofthree businesses within our Wholesale - North America segment, four businesses within our Europe segment andone business in our Specialty segment, during the year ended December 31, 2023.

The purchase price allocations for these acquisitions are preliminary and are subject to change during the measurement periods, which is not to exceed 12 months from the close of the acquisitions. During the six months ended June 30, 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 are in the process of finalizing the purchase price allocations, which includes finalizing the acquisition date fair value of certain liabilities assumed and the tax basis of the entities acquired.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the effect of the businesses acquired during the six months ended June 30, 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 we believe are reasonable. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes the effect of purchase accounting adjustments, such as the adjustment of inventory acquired to fair 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 expense, and the related tax effects. These pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred if the acquisitions had been in effect for the periods presented or of future results. The unaudited pro forma financial information is as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Revenue$3,715$3,889$7,425$7,655
Net income186250344485

The pro forma impact of our acquisitions also reflects the elimination of acquisition related expenses (net of tax) of $5 million and $15 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related of $23 million and $46 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Refer to Note 8, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information regarding our acquisition related expenses.

Note 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):

June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Aftermarket and refurbished products$2,503$2,556
Salvage and remanufactured products509510
Manufactured products5255
Total inventories$3,064$3,121

Aftermarket and refurbished products and salvage and remanufactured products are primarily composed of finished goods. As of June 30, 2024, manufactured products inventory was composed of $24 million of raw materials, $7 million of work in process, and $21 million of finished goods. As of December 31, 2023, manufactured products inventory was composed of $26 million of raw materials, $7 million of work in process, and $22 million of finished goods.

Note 4. Allowance for Credit Losses

Our allowance for credit losses was $55 million and $61 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The provision for credit losses was $1 million for both the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and $4 million and $6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Note 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 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 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 six months of 2024 that necessitated an interim test of goodwill impairment or indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment.

Note 6. Equity Method Investments

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

SegmentOwnership as of June 30, 2024June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
MEKO AB (1)Europe26.6%$144$145
Other1314
Total$157$159

(1)As of June 30, 2024, the Level 1 fair value of our investment in MEKO AB ("Mekonomen") was $167 million based on the quoted market price for Mekonomen's common stock using the same foreign exchange rate as the carrying value. Our share of the book value of Mekonomen's net assets exceeded the book value of our investment by $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 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 June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Wholesale - North America$1,398$1,121$2,820$2,269
Europe1,6331,6333,2703,181
Specialty466442888838
Self Service5563109123
Parts and services3,5523,2597,0876,411
Wholesale - North America7578153159
Europe651312
Self Service78106161215
Other159189327386
Total revenue$3,711$3,448$7,414$6,797

Variable Consideration

Amounts related to variable consideration on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in millions):

ClassificationJune 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Return assetPrepaid expenses and other current assets$70$68
Refund liabilityRefund liability134132
Variable consideration reserveReceivables, net of allowance for credit losses130155

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 June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Revenue
United States$1,769$1,690$3,564$3,371
Germany445436870852
United Kingdom423422868837
Other countries1,0749002,1121,737
Total revenue$3,711$3,448$7,414$6,797

Note 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. This initiative includes exiting businesses and markets that do not align with our strategic objectives and executing on opportunities to reduce costs, streamline operations and consolidate facilities. As we move forward with our plan, we will incur impairments and other charges related to the disposal of long-lived assets, inventory, and other assets; costs for employee severance; lease termination charges and facility closure costs; and other contract termination charges. We expect that the largest portion of the activity will come from the Europe segment. In the second quarter of 2024, we entered into agreements to divest our operations in Slovenia, which closed in April 2024; Bosnia, which we expect to close in the second half of 2024 subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval; and Poland, which we expect to close in the third quarter of 2024 subject to customary closing conditions. Our operations in Poland will be sold to Mekonomen, an equity method investment of which we own 26.6%. In connection with entering into the Bosnia and Poland agreements, we concluded that these disposal groups met the held for sale criteria and classified their assets and liabilities as held for sale. As of June 30, 2024, total assets and liabilities of the combined disposal groups held for sale were $46 million and $46 million, recorded to Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other current liabilities on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. 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 with the divestiture of Slovenia and as we move forward with plans to exit Bosnia, Poland and any other identified markets. This plan is scheduled to be substantially complete by the end of 2025 with an estimated total incurred cost of between $80 million and $100 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 $28 million and $32 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 Enterprise 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 2027 with a total incurred cost of between $30 million and $40 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 additional expenses of approximately $5 million by the end of 2024 to substantially complete the integration plan related to the Uni-Select Acquisition in our Wholesale - North America segment.

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

Three Months Ended June 30, · Six Months Ended June 30,
PlanExpense Type2024202320242023
2024 Global PlanEmployee related costs$3$—$3$—
Inventory related costs (1)6—14—
Asset impairments (2)29—46—
Other costs5—7—
Total$43$—$70$—
2022 Global PlanEmployee related costs$1$—$1$2
Facility exit costs—113
Other costs—1—2
Total$1$2$2$7
1 LKQ Europe PlanEmployee related costs$1$—$2$1
Facility exit costs——1—
Total$1$—$3$1
Acquisition Integration PlansEmployee related costs$3$—$4$—
Facility exit costs5—92
Other costs2—3—
Total$10$—$16$2
Total restructuring expenses$55$2$91$10

(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
2024 Global Plan$10$60$—$—$70
2022 Global Plan2184327
1 LKQ Europe Plan—13——13

Transaction Related Expenses

During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we incurred expenses totaling an insignificant amount and $6 million, respectively, and during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 we incurred expenses totaling $2 million and $16 million, respectively, for legal, accounting and advisory services related to completed and potential transactions.

Note 9. Earnings Per Share

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

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Net income$186$282$344$552
Denominator for basic earnings per share—Weighted-average shares outstanding265.3267.6266.2267.5
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock units ("RSUs")0.20.40.40.6
Performance-based RSUs ("PSUs")0.10.20.10.2
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding265.6268.2266.7268.3
Basic earnings per share$0.70$1.05$1.29$2.06
Diluted earnings per share (1)$0.70$1.05$1.29$2.06

(1) Diluted earnings per share was computed using the treasury stock method for dilutive securities.

Note 10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

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

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 April 1, 2024$(300)$(7)$6$3$(298)
Pretax (loss) income(21)3——(18)
Income tax effect—(1)——(1)
Reclassification of unrealized gain—(2)——(2)
Reclassification of deferred income taxes—1——1
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries———55
Balance as of June 30, 2024$(321)$(6)$6$8$(313)
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 April 1, 2023$(276)$(17)$11$2$(280)
Pretax income3414——48
Income tax effect—(3)——(3)
Reclassification of unrealized gain—(1)——(1)
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries———11
Balance as of June 30, 2023$(242)$(7)$11$3$(235)
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)$6$8$(240)
Pretax (loss) income(78)9——(69)
Income tax effect—(2)——(2)
Reclassification of unrealized gain—(3)——(3)
Reclassification of deferred income taxes—1——1
Balance as of June 30, 2024$(321)$(6)$6$8$(313)
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)$(323)
Pretax income (loss)91(8)——83
Income tax effect—2——2
Reclassification of unrealized gain—(1)——(1)
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries———44
Balance as of June 30, 2023$(242)$(7)$11$3$(235)

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.

Note 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 on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had $445 million and $411 million of Accounts payable outstanding under the arrangements, respectively.

Note 12. Long-Term Obligations

Long-term obligations consist of the following (in millions):

June 30, 2024 · December 31, 2023
Maturity Date · Interest Rate · Amount · Interest Rate · Amount
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement:
Term loan payableJanuary 20266.82%$5006.83%$500
Revolving credit facilitiesJanuary 20286.68%(1)7346.25%(1)914
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Agreement:
Term loan payableJuly 20266.44%5126.82%529
Unsecured Senior Notes:
U.S. Notes (2028)June 20285.75%8005.75%800
U.S. Notes (2033)June 20336.25%6006.25%600
Euro Notes (2024)April 2024—%—3.88%552
Euro Notes (2028)April 20284.13%2684.13%276
Euro Notes (2031)March 20314.13%803—%—
Notes payableVarious through October 20303.44%(1)173.85%(1)16
Finance lease obligations5.02%(1)934.83%(1)83
Other debt5.66%(1)72.16%(1)11
Total debt4,3344,281
Less: long-term debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts(37)(30)
Total debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts4,2974,251
Less: current maturities, net of debt issuance costs(44)(596)
Long term debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts$4,253$3,655

(1)Interest rate derived via a weighted average

Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement

Our Senior Unsecured Credit 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 based on the Company's debt rating and total leverage ratio. On June 5, 2024, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement which replaced the Canadian Dollar Offer Rate ("CDOR") with the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average ("CORRA") for CAD denominated borrowings.

Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement

The Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement ("CAD Note") established an unsecured term loan facility of up to CAD 700 million maturing in July 2026. On June 12, 2024, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the CAD Note which replaced CDOR with CORRA. The variable interest rate applicable to the CAD Note may be (i) a forward-looking term rate based on CORRA 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.

Unsecured Senior Notes

On March 13, 2024, LKQ, 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 (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. In April 2024, 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.), 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)") is payable in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year.

Note 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.

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 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. These swaps were settled in May 2023 upon issuance of the U.S. Notes (2028/33), resulting in total payments of $13 million. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps were recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and the fair value at the termination date is being reclassified to Interest expense over the term of the debt.

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.

As of June 30, 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):

Notional AmountBalance Sheet CaptionFair Value - Asset / (Liability)
Interest rate swap agreements$400Prepaid expenses and other current assets$1
Interest rate swap agreements300Other noncurrent assets2
Notional AmountBalance Sheet CaptionFair Value - Asset / (Liability)
Interest rate swap agreements$700Other noncurrent liabilities$(2)

The activity related to our cash flow hedges is included in Note 10, "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)." As of June 30, 2024, we estimate that $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 did not qualify for hedge accounting, and therefore, the contracts were adjusted to fair value through the results of operations as of each balance sheet date. We reported Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related of $23 million and $46 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. 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 enter into short-term foreign currency forward contracts from time to time. 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 June 30, 2024 were recorded in either Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Other accrued expenses on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

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 to apply hedge accounting for these transactions. The notional amount and fair value of these contracts at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, along with the effect on our results of operations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 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 on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The impact of netting the fair values of these contracts would result in an immaterial decrease to Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other accrued expenses on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Note 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 and six months ended June 30, 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.

The following table 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 June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in millions):

June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Interest rate swaps$—$3$—$3$—$—$—$—
Investments - debt securities22——2222——22
Investments - equity securities6——63——3
Total Assets$28$3$—$31$25$—$—$25
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps$—$—$—$—$—$2$—$2
Contingent consideration liabilities——33——22
Total Liabilities$—$—$3$3$—$2$2$4

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.

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.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

Our debt is reflected on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost. The fair value measurements of the borrowings under the credit agreement 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 June 30,

2024 and December 31, 2023 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 (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.

Based on market conditions as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of the borrowings under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement reasonably approximated the carrying values of $1,234 million and $1,414 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of the borrowings under the CAD Note reasonably approximated the carrying values of $512 million and $529 million, respectively.

The following table provides the carrying and fair value for our other financial instruments as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in millions):

As of June 30, 2024As of December 31, 2023
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
U.S. Notes (2028)$800$807$800$820
U.S. Notes (2033)600614600628
Euro Notes (2024)——552552
Euro Notes (2028)268268276276
Euro Notes (2031)803802——

Note 15. Employee Benefit Plans

We have funded and unfunded defined benefit plans covering certain employee groups in various European 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.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the aggregate funded status of the defined benefit plans was a net liability of $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 and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 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 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.

Our effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was 30.8%, compared to 27.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily attributable to the 3.9% unfavorable impact of discrete items, mostly related to the 2024 Global Restructuring Plan impairments. Refer to Note 8, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information on the impairments.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ("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 Pillar Two framework while several countries are considering or still announcing changes to their tax laws to implement the minimum tax directive. While we do not currently estimate Pillar Two to have a material impact on our effective tax rate, our analysis will continue as the OECD continues to release additional guidance and countries implement legislation.

Note 17. Segment and Geographic Information

We have four operating segments: Wholesale - North America; 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.

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

Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceEliminationsConsolidated
Revenue:
Third Party$1,473$1,639$466$133$—$3,711
Intersegment1———(1)—
Total segment revenue$1,474$1,639$466$133$(1)$3,711
Segment EBITDA$256$174$41$13$—$484
Total depreciation and amortization (1)484093—100
Revenue:
Third Party$1,199$1,638$442$169$—$3,448
Intersegment——1—(1)—
Total segment revenue$1,199$1,638$443$169$(1)$3,448
Segment EBITDA$248$188$42$7$—$485
Total depreciation and amortization (1)203983—70
Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceEliminationsConsolidated
Revenue:
Third Party$2,973$3,283$888$270$—$7,414
Intersegment1—1—(2)—
Total segment revenue$2,974$3,283$889$270$(2)$7,414
Segment EBITDA$500$317$68$29$—$914
Total depreciation and amortization (1)9779177—200
Revenue:
Third Party$2,428$3,193$838$338$—$6,797
Intersegment——2—(2)—
Total segment revenue$2,428$3,193$840$338$(2)$6,797
Segment EBITDA$500$339$73$29$—$941
Total depreciation and amortization (1)3973167—135

(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 CODM, 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; amortization; interest; gains and losses on debt extinguishment; income tax expense; restructuring and transaction related expenses; 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.

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

Three Months Ended June 30, · Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 · 2023 · 2024 · 2023
Net income$186$282$344$552
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest1111
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders185281343551
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization10070200135
Interest expense, net of interest income624212375
Loss on debt extinguishment———1
Provision for income taxes82109153203
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries (1)(2)(2)—(5)
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (2)—(23)—(46)
Equity investment fair value adjustments2—21
Restructuring and transaction related expenses (3)4987926
Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold (3)6—14—
Segment EBITDA$484$485$914$941

(1) Refer to Note 6, "Equity Method Investments" for further information.

(2) Refer to Note 2, "Business Combinations" and Note 13, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for further information.

(3)Refer to Note 8, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information.

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

Three Months Ended June 30, · Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 · 2023 · 2024 · 2023
Capital Expenditures
Wholesale - North America$52$16$73$36
Europe20235856
Specialty55918
Self Service322626
Total capital expenditures$80$66$146$136

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

June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses
Wholesale - North America$511$470
Europe696580
Specialty144107
Self Service98
Total receivables, net of allowance for credit losses1,3601,165
Inventories
Wholesale - North America1,2571,217
Europe1,3051,390
Specialty465475
Self Service3739
Total inventories3,0643,121
Property, plant and equipment, net
Wholesale - North America671644
Europe613642
Specialty116118
Self Service109112
Total property, plant and equipment, net1,5091,516
Operating lease assets, net
Wholesale - North America624615
Europe477494
Specialty12784
Self Service136143
Total operating lease assets, net1,3641,336
Other unallocated assets7,9147,941
Total assets$15,211$15,079

We report net receivables; inventories; net property, plant and equipment; and net operating lease assets by segment as that information is used by the CODM 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."). 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 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):

June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Long-lived assets
United States$1,572$1,496
Germany322324
United Kingdom299295
Other countries680737
Total long-lived assets$2,873$2,852

Note 18. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Our policy is to reclassify from Cash and cash equivalents any cash that is legally or contractually restricted as to withdrawal or usage. The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents as reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets to Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in millions):

June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents$276$299
Restricted cash included in Other noncurrent assets (1)25—
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$301$299

(1) Represents cash held with our captive insurance subsidiary for payments on self-insured claims. This amount was largely invested into debt and equity securities in July 2024.

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