LKQ (NASDAQ: LKQ) director awarded 12,101 deferred restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LKQ CORP director John W. Mendel reported an equity award of 12,101 shares of Common Stock. The filing describes this as a grant or award acquisition at a stated price of $0.00 per share, representing deferred restricted stock units. Following this award, Mendel directly owns 40,070 shares of LKQ common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Mendel John W

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	12,101	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 40,070 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Equity award: 12,101 shares Award price: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 40,070 shares

3 metrics

Equity award 12,101 shares Grant of deferred restricted stock units on May 6, 2026

Award price $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for the RSU grant

Post-transaction holdings 40,070 shares Total LKQ common stock directly owned after the grant

Key Terms

deferred restricted stock units, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

3 terms

deferred restricted stock units financial

"The transaction represents awards of deferred restricted stock units."

Deferred restricted stock units are promises by a company to give employees or executives company shares at a future date, subject to conditions like continued employment or performance targets; the delivery and tax event are intentionally delayed. They matter to investors because they affect when new shares may be issued and how executives are motivated—like a paycheck held in escrow that vests over time, influencing potential share dilution and management behavior.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Mendel John W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LKQ CORPORATION

5846 CROSSINGS BLVD.

(Street)

ANTIOCH TENNESSEE 37013

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LKQ CORP [ LKQ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/06/2026		A(1)		12,101	A	$0	40,070	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The transaction represents awards of deferred restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Matthew J. McKay, Attorney-in-fact	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did LKQ (LKQ) director John W. Mendel report?

John W. Mendel reported receiving an equity award of 12,101 LKQ common shares. The transaction is coded as a grant or award acquisition, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market trade, and is described as deferred restricted stock units in the footnotes.

How many LKQ (LKQ) shares does John W. Mendel hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, John W. Mendel directly holds 40,070 shares of LKQ common stock. This total includes the 12,101-share award recorded in the filing and reflects his direct ownership position following the transaction date of May 6, 2026.

Was John W. Mendel’s LKQ (LKQ) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

The transaction was not a market purchase or sale; it is reported with code A as a grant, award, or other acquisition. The Form 4 shows a price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related equity award instead of an open-market trade.

What does the footnote on John W. Mendel’s LKQ (LKQ) Form 4 explain?

The footnote explains that the transaction represents awards of deferred restricted stock units. This means the 12,101 reported shares reflect deferred RSU awards rather than immediate cash purchases, clarifying the nature of the equity compensation disclosed in the Form 4.

What security type is involved in John W. Mendel’s LKQ (LKQ) Form 4 filing?

The filing involves LKQ CORP Common Stock as the underlying security. The reported 12,101-share grant is categorized as deferred restricted stock units tied to the company’s common stock, and the total direct holdings after the transaction are 40,070 common shares.