John Mendel becomes LKQ (NASDAQ: LKQ) board chairman

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LKQ Corporation reported a planned change in its Board leadership. On August 20, 2025, Chairman Guhan Subramanian informed the Board that he will step down as Chairman once his successor is appointed and will retire from the Board on January 1, 2026.

On the same day, the Board appointed John Mendel as the new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Subramanian will continue to serve as a Director until his retirement date, providing continuity during the transition. The company issued a press release about Mr. Mendel’s appointment, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 20, 2025

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LKQ CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

001-42002

36-4215970

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5846 Crossings Boulevard

Antioch, Tennessee

37013

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 781-5200

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share

LKQ

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

4.125% Notes due 2031

LKQ31

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 20, 2025, Guhan Subramanian, Chairman of the Board of Directors of LKQ Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company’s Board of Directors of his decision to step down as the Company’s Chairman, effective as of the appointment of his successor, and to retire from the Company’s Board of Directors as of January 1, 2026. Also on August 20, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed John Mendel to succeed Mr. Subramanian as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Subramanian will continue to serve as a Director of the Company until his retirement on January 1, 2026.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 21, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Mendel’s appointment as the Company’s Chairman of the Board. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description of Exhibit
99.1						LKQ Corporation Press Release dated August 21, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: August 21, 2025

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

FAQ

What board leadership change did LKQ (LKQ) announce?

LKQ Corporation announced that Guhan Subramanian will step down as Chairman and retire from the Board on January 1, 2026, and that John Mendel has been appointed Chairman of the Board effective August 20, 2025.

When will Guhan Subramanian retire from LKQ’s Board of Directors?

Guhan Subramanian will retire from LKQ Corporation’s Board of Directors on January 1, 2026. Until then, he will continue to serve as a Director following his transition from the Chairman role.

Who is the new Chairman of the Board at LKQ (LKQ)?

John Mendel has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of LKQ Corporation, effective August 20, 2025, succeeding Guhan Subramanian in that role.

Does Guhan Subramanian remain on LKQ’s Board after stepping down as Chairman?

Yes. Although Guhan Subramanian is stepping down as Chairman, he will continue to serve as a Director of LKQ Corporation until his retirement from the Board on January 1, 2026.

Did LKQ issue a press release about the new Chairman appointment?

Yes. On August 21, 2025, LKQ Corporation issued a press release announcing John Mendel’s appointment as Chairman of the Board. This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

Is the LKQ press release about the chairman change considered filed with the SEC?

No. The information in Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and is not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other documents except as expressly stated.