LKQ SVP awarded 9,003 shares; tax shares withheld

LKQ CORP senior vice president Michael S. Clark reported equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LKQ CORP senior vice president Michael S. Clark reported equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company common stock. On February 20, 2026, he acquired 9,003 shares through a grant of restricted stock units at a reported value of $33.325 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 112,574.538 shares.

On February 19, 2026, 601.15 shares were withheld at $33.09 per share to cover tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units. According to the footnote, this was a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Clark Michael S.

Role SVP - Policy & Administration

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9,003	$33.325	$300K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	601.15	$33.09	$20K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 112,574.538 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. This transaction represents shares withheld by the issuer to pay the tax withholding amount required upon the vesting of restricted stock units.
2. F2. This transaction represents an award of restricted stock units.

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What insider transactions did LKQ (LKQ) executive Michael S. Clark report?

Michael S. Clark reported an award of 9,003 restricted stock units and a tax-withholding disposition of 601.15 shares of LKQ common stock. These transactions reflect equity compensation and related tax withholding, not open-market buying or selling activity.

How many LKQ (LKQ) shares does Michael S. Clark hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Michael S. Clark directly holds 112,574.538 shares of LKQ common stock. This figure reflects his position following the 9,003-share restricted stock unit award and the 601.15 shares withheld for tax obligations tied to vesting.

Was the LKQ (LKQ) insider’s disposition a market sale of shares?

The disposition was not a market sale. The 601.15 shares were withheld by LKQ CORP to satisfy required tax withholding upon vesting of restricted stock units, according to the footnote, rather than being sold on the open market.

What type of equity compensation did LKQ (LKQ) grant to Michael S. Clark?

LKQ granted Michael S. Clark an award of 9,003 restricted stock units, as noted in the footnote. These units represent a form of equity compensation in LKQ common stock, reported at a value of $33.325 per share on the transaction date.

On what dates did LKQ (LKQ) executive Michael S. Clark’s Form 4 transactions occur?

The tax-withholding disposition of 601.15 shares occurred on February 19, 2026, and the grant of 9,003 restricted stock units was recorded on February 20, 2026. Both transactions involved LKQ CORP common stock held directly.

What do the Form 4 transaction codes A and F mean for LKQ (LKQ)?

Code A indicates a grant or award acquisition, here 9,003 restricted stock units to Michael S. Clark. Code F indicates shares withheld, in this case 601.15 shares, used to pay tax liabilities related to restricted stock unit vesting rather than ordinary share sales.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/23/2026 - 06:00 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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 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^*

Clark Michael S.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O LKQ CORPORATION

5846 CROSSINGS BLVD.

(Street)

ANTIOCH TN 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)
	SVP - Policy & Administration

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)		601.15	D	$33.09	103,571.538	D
Common Stock	02/20/2026		A(2)		9,003	A	$33.325	112,574.538	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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