LKQ (LKQ) executive reports RSU award and tax-related share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LKQ CORP officer John R. Meyne reported mixed equity compensation activity involving company common stock. On February 20, 2026, he acquired 25,507 shares through an award of restricted stock units valued at $33.325 per share. This increased his directly held position to 66,560.679 shares.

On February 19, 2026, 1,470.78 shares were disposed of at $33.09 per share to cover tax withholding due upon vesting of previously granted restricted stock units, leaving 41,053.679 shares directly owned after that tax-related transaction. The filing characterizes this as payment of tax liability by delivering shares, not an open-market sale.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Meyne John R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LKQ CORPORATION

5846 CROSSINGS BLVD.

(Street)

ANTIOCH 37013

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President of Wholesale - NA

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

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

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

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

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	02/19/2026		F(1)		1,470.78	D	$33.09	41,053.679	D
Common Stock	02/20/2026		A(2)		25,507	A	$33.325	66,560.679	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. This transaction represents shares withheld by the issuer to pay the tax withholding amount required upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

2. This transaction represents an award of restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Matthew J. McKay, Attorney-in-fact	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did LKQ (LKQ) executive John R. Meyne report?

John R. Meyne reported an award of 25,507 LKQ common shares as restricted stock units and a tax-withholding disposition of 1,470.78 shares. Both transactions involved common stock held directly as part of his equity compensation with LKQ CORP.

Was the LKQ (LKQ) insider transaction by John R. Meyne a stock sale?

The filing shows no open-market sale. Instead, 1,470.78 shares were surrendered to cover tax withholding on vesting restricted stock units, and 25,507 shares were granted as a new restricted stock unit award, increasing his overall direct equity position.

How many LKQ (LKQ) shares did John R. Meyne hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the February 19, 2026 tax-withholding disposition, he directly owned 41,053.679 LKQ shares. Following the February 20, 2026 restricted stock unit award, his direct holdings rose to 66,560.679 shares, as reported in the Form 4 ownership columns.

What do the restricted stock unit awards mean for LKQ (LKQ) executive compensation?

The Form 4 states that 25,507 shares represent an award of restricted stock units, a common equity-based incentive. These units typically vest over time, aligning the executive’s compensation more closely with LKQ CORP’s share performance and long-term shareholder value.

How were taxes handled on LKQ (LKQ) restricted stock vesting for John R. Meyne?

The filing notes that 1,470.78 LKQ shares were withheld by the issuer to pay required tax withholding upon restricted stock unit vesting. This in-kind tax payment reduces shares delivered to the executive without involving a market sale transaction.