LKQ (LKQ) director granted 5,705 restricted stock units in filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LKQ CORP director James S. Metcalf reported an equity award. On May 6, 2026, he acquired 5,705 shares of LKQ common stock through a grant classified as a “grant, award, or other acquisition,” described as an award of restricted stock units at $0.00 per share.

Following this award, Metcalf directly holds 11,622 shares of LKQ common stock. This filing reflects compensation-related share acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider METCALF JAMES S

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,705	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,622 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Equity award size: 5,705 shares Award price per share: $0.0000 per share Holdings after transaction: 11,622 shares +2 more

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Equity award size 5,705 shares Grant of LKQ CORP common stock on May 6, 2026

Award price per share $0.0000 per share Reported transaction price for the grant

Holdings after transaction 11,622 shares Total LKQ CORP common stock directly held by Metcalf after award

Transaction code A Classified as grant, award, or other acquisition

Transaction date May 6, 2026 Date of reported LKQ CORP equity award

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Form 4, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"The transaction represents an award of restricted stock units."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): { "issuerName": "LKQ CORP""

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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.

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^*

METCALF JAMES S

(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)		5,705	A	$0	11,622	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 an award of 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) report for James S. Metcalf?

LKQ CORP reported that director James S. Metcalf acquired 5,705 shares of common stock. The Form 4 classifies this as a grant, award, or other acquisition, and a footnote states it represents an award of restricted stock units in LKQ common stock.

How many LKQ (LKQ) shares does James S. Metcalf hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, James S. Metcalf directly holds 11,622 shares of LKQ CORP common stock. This total reflects his position following the 5,705-share award reported on the Form 4 dated May 6, 2026, according to the filing data.

Was the LKQ (LKQ) insider transaction an open-market buy or sale?

The LKQ CORP insider transaction was not an open-market buy or sale. The Form 4 lists transaction code “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition, with a price of $0.0000 per share, indicating a compensation-related equity award rather than market trading.

What does the Form 4 say about restricted stock units at LKQ (LKQ)?

A footnote to the LKQ CORP Form 4 states that the transaction represents an award of restricted stock units. These units relate to LKQ common stock and are reported as a grant-type acquisition rather than a purchase, using transaction code “A” in the filing.

What is the transaction code and price for the LKQ (LKQ) insider award?

The LKQ CORP Form 4 shows transaction code “A,” described as a grant, award, or other acquisition. The 5,705 shares of common stock tied to this award carry a reported transaction price of $0.0000 per share, indicating no cash paid by the reporting person.