Insider Filing: LKQ CEO Withholds 3,726.84 Shares to Cover RSU Taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jude Justin L, identified as President and CEO and a director of LKQ Corporation (LKQ), reported a transaction dated 09/02/2025 in which 3,726.84 shares of LKQ common stock were disposed of at a price of $32.24 per share. The filing states these shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding required upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

After the withholding transaction, the reporting person is shown as beneficially owning 282,719.584 shares of LKQ common stock. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/03/2025. No other transactions, derivative activity, or additional context are provided in the filing.

Positive

• Transaction clearly disclosed with explanation that shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vested RSUs, supporting regulatory transparency.
• Reporting person retains a meaningful ownership stake of 282,719.584 shares after the withholding, indicating continued alignment with shareholder interests.

Negative

• Shares were disposed (withheld) reducing the reporting person’s share count by 3,726.84, though this was for tax withholding rather than a cash sale.
• No additional context (e.g., number of RSUs vested or total pre-vesting holdings) is provided, limiting assessment of compensation magnitude.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine tax-withholding via share surrender on RSU vesting; indicates standard executive compensation mechanics and timely disclosure.

This Form 4 documents a customary administrative disposal where shares are withheld by the issuer to cover tax obligations arising from vested restricted stock units. Such transactions are common and do not reflect an open-market sale decision by the reporting person. The filing confirms the officer remains a significant holder with 282,719.584 shares following the withholding. From a governance standpoint, the timely submission and clear explanation support compliance with Section 16 reporting requirements.

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Non-material insider share withholding for taxes; unlikely to affect market valuation or signal change in insider sentiment.

The record shows 3,726.84 shares disposed at $32.24 per share as withholding to satisfy taxes on vested RSUs. Because the transaction is issuer-directed withholding rather than an open-market sale, it typically carries limited informational content about the executive’s views on the stock. The remaining beneficial ownership figure provides context on the executive’s continuing equity stake, but no additional trades or derivative positions are reported.

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^*

Jude Justin L

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/02/2025

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	09/02/2025		F(1)		3,726.84	D	$32.24	282,719.584	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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Matthew J. McKay, Attorney-in-fact	09/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did LKQ insider Jude Justin L report on Form 4?

The filing reports that 3,726.84 shares were disposed of on 09/02/2025 at $32.24 per share, withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding on vested RSUs.

Why were the shares disposed of according to the Form 4 for LKQ?

The transaction was a share withholding to pay taxes required upon the vesting of restricted stock units, not an open-market sale by the insider.

How many LKQ shares does Jude Justin L beneficially own after the transaction?

The Form 4 shows 282,719.584 shares beneficially owned following the reported withholding transaction.

When was the Form 4 signed and filed?

The transaction is dated 09/02/2025 and the Form 4 bears a signature by an attorney-in-fact dated 09/03/2025.

Does the Form 4 show any derivative transactions or open-market sales?

No. The filing contains only the non-derivative withholding transaction for tax purposes and does not report open-market sales or derivative activity.