• LKQ Corporation Announces Results for Third Quarter 2020

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 29 Oct 2020 06:00:11   America/New_York

    • Third quarter 2020 revenue of $3.0 billion (down 3.2% year-over-year)
    • Parts and services organic revenue declined 4.5% year-over-year
    • Net income¹ of $193 million (up 27.4%); adjusted net income of $228 million (up 20.9%)
    • Targeted cost and productivity actions continue to contribute to operating leverage
    • Diluted EPS¹ of $0.64 (up 30.6%); adjusted diluted EPS of $0.75 (up 23.0%)
    • Year-to-date 2020 operating cash flow of $1.1 billion (up 17.6%); free cash flow of $1.0 billion (up 28.1%)
    • Reduced borrowings by $256 million; year-to-date debt paydown of $1.0 billion
    • Net leverage down to 2.0x EBITDA
    • Liquidity up to $2.7 billion as of September 30, 2020
    • Share repurchase program to recommence in the fourth quarter 2020

    CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today reported third quarter 2020 results that reflect continued improvement in revenue trends, operational and balance sheet productivity, and further debt reduction.

    “We delivered exceptionally strong third quarter results owing to the resilience and dedication of the entire LKQ organization. I couldn’t be prouder of what our global team accomplished during these unprecedented times,” noted Dominick Zarcone, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Facing a continued challenging demand environment, our team maintained their sharp focus on the cost structure, and we achieved the highest quarterly earnings in the Company’s history and delivered year-over-year margin improvements in each of our operating segments, with North America also achieving its highest level of segment EBITDA margin in the Company’s history. Additionally, year-to-date we have generated over $1.0 billion in global free cash flow. These metrics validate the continued focus of our team on our key operating initiatives of profitable revenue growth, enhanced margins and free cash flow generation.”

    Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

    Revenue for the third quarter of 2020 was $3.0 billion, a decrease of 3.2% as compared to $3.1 billion in the third quarter of 2019. For the third quarter of 2020, parts and services organic revenue decreased 4.5% year-over-year, while the net impact of acquisition and divestitures revenue was (1.0%) and foreign exchange rates was 2.1%, for a total parts and services revenue decline of 3.4%.

    Net income for the third quarter of 2020 was $193 million as compared to $152 million for the same period in 2019, an increase of 27.4% year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter was $0.64 as compared to $0.49 for the same period of 2019, an increase of 30.6% year-over-year.

    ¹ References to Net income and Diluted earnings per share, and the corresponding adjusted figures, in this release reflect amounts from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders.

    On an adjusted basis, net income was $228 million compared to $189 million in the same period of 2019. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the third quarter was $0.75 as compared to $0.61 for the same period of 2019, a 23.0% increase.

    Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

    Cash flow from operations totaled $222 million during the third quarter of 2020, for a year-to-date total of $1.1 billion. Free cash flow in the quarter totaled $189 million, bringing the total to $1.0 billion in the first nine months of 2020. The Company made $256 million of net repayments on borrowings during the quarter, for a total year-to-date debt reduction of $1.0 billion. As of September 30, 2020, LKQ’s balance sheet reflected net debt of $2.7 billion, the lowest net debt level since the second quarter of 2017. Net leverage, as defined in our credit facility, decreased to 2.0x EBITDA. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had approximately $2.7 billion in available liquidity, including $2.3 billion available under the credit facilities and $421 million of cash and cash equivalents.

    Varun Laroyia, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, “At the onset of the pandemic, we prioritized cash flow and a strong balance sheet, and during the quarter we maintained that focus by yet again delivering strong operating cash flow pushing the year to date total to over $1.1 billion. We continue to monitor market conditions to manage cash flow and liquidity so that we have the flexibility to deploy capital into the highest return opportunities, including resuming our share repurchase program.”

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This release contains, and management’s presentation on the conference call will refer to, non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Included with this release are reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.

    Conference Call Details

    LKQ will host a conference call and webcast on October 29, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Central Time) with members of senior management to discuss the Company's results. To access the investor conference call, please dial (833) 236-5754. International access to the call may be obtained by dialing (647) 689-4182. The investor conference call will require you to enter conference ID: 7976288#.

    Webcast and Presentation Details

    The audio webcast and accompanying slide presentation can be accessed at (www.lkqcorp.com) in the Investor Relations section.

    A replay of the conference call will be available by telephone at (800) 585-8367 or (416) 621-4642 for international calls. The telephone replay will require you to enter conference ID: 7976288#. An online replay of the audio webcast will be available on the Company's website. Both formats of replay will be available through November 12, 2020. Please allow approximately two hours after the live presentation before attempting to access the replay.

    About LKQ Corporation

    LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of OE recycled and aftermarket parts, replacement systems, components, equipment, and services to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Statements and information in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of such Act.

    Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our outlook, guidance, expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions and strategies. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors including those identified below.

    All forward-looking statements are based on information available to us at the time the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from the events or results predicted or implied by our forward-looking statements include the factors set forth below, and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC, including those disclosed under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available on our investor relations website at lkqcorp.com and on the SEC website at sec.gov.

    These factors include the following (not necessarily in order of importance):

    • effects on our business from the disruption to economic activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a substantial decrease in the demand for our products and services, interruptions to supply chains, and the inability of customers to pay for products and services;
    • employment-related issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, including employment law claims resulting from the layoffs and furloughs of employees to reduce costs during the period of decreased demand, increased healthcare costs, workforce shortages, and health and safety issues at the workplace;
    • changes in economic, political and social conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which we are located or do business, including the U.K. withdrawal from the European Union (also known as Brexit), and the impact of these changes on our businesses, the demand for our products and our ability to obtain financing for operations;
    • increasing competition in the automotive parts industry (including parts sold on online marketplaces and the potential competitive advantage to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) with "connected car" technology);
    • fluctuations in the pricing of new OEM replacement products;
    • changes in the level of acceptance and promotion of alternative automotive parts by insurance companies and vehicle repairers;
    • changes to our business relationships with insurance companies or changes by insurance companies to their business practices relating to the use of our products;
    • our ability to identify acquisition candidates at reasonable prices and our ability to successfully divest underperforming businesses;
    • our ability to integrate, realize expected synergies, and successfully operate acquired companies and any companies acquired in the future, and the risks associated with these companies;
    • the implementation of a border tax or tariff on imports and the negative impact on our business due to the amount of inventory we import;
    • restrictions or prohibitions on selling certain aftermarket products through enforcement by OEMs or government agencies of intellectual property rights;
    • restrictions or prohibitions on importing certain aftermarket products by border enforcement agencies based on, among other things, intellectual property infringement claims;
    • variations in the number of vehicles manufactured and sold, vehicle accident rates, miles driven, and the age profile of vehicles in accidents;
    • the increase of accident avoidance systems being installed in vehicles;
    • the potential loss of sales of certain mechanical parts due to the rise of electric vehicle sales;
    • fluctuations in the prices of fuel, scrap metal and other commodities;
    • changes in laws or regulations affecting our business;
    • higher costs and the resulting potential inability to service our customers to the extent that our suppliers decide to discontinue business relationships with us;
    • price increases, interruptions or disruptions to the supply of vehicle parts from aftermarket suppliers and vehicles from salvage auctions;
    • changes in the demand for our products and the supply of our inventory due to severity of weather and seasonality of weather patterns;
    • the risks associated with operating in foreign jurisdictions, including foreign laws and economic and political instabilities;
    • declines in the values of our assets, including as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business;
    • additional unionization efforts, new collective bargaining agreements, and work stoppages;
    • our ability to develop and implement the operational and financial systems needed to manage our operations;
    • interruptions, outages or breaches of our operational systems, security systems, or infrastructure as a result of attacks on, or malfunctions of, our systems;
    • costs of complying with laws relating to the security of personal information;
    • product liability claims by the end users of our products or claims by other parties who we have promised to indemnify for product liability matters;
    • costs associated with recalls of the products we sell;
    • potential losses of our right to operate at key locations if we are not able to negotiate lease renewals;
    • inaccuracies in the data relating to our industry published by independent sources upon which we rely;
    • currency fluctuations in the U.S. dollar, pound sterling and euro versus other currencies;
    • our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms to finance our growth;
    • our ability to satisfy our debt obligations and to operate within the limitations imposed by financing arrangements, including the possibility of not satisfying one or more of the financial covenants in our credit facility due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business;
    • changes to applicable U.S. and foreign tax laws, changes to interpretations of tax laws, and changes in our mix of earnings among the jurisdictions in which we operate; and
    • disruptions to the management and operations of our business and the uncertainties caused by activist investors.


    Contact:
    Joseph P. Boutross
    Vice President, Investor Relations
    LKQ Corporation
    (312) 621-2793
    jpboutross@lkqcorp.com


    LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
    Statements of Income, with Supplementary Data
    (In thousands, except per share data)

      Three Months Ended September 30,
      2020 2019    
        % of
    Revenue (1)    		   % of
    Revenue (1)    		 $ Change % Change
    Revenue $3,047,684  100.0% $3,147,773  100.0% $(100,089) (3.2%)
    Cost of goods sold 1,848,309  60.6% 1,930,146  61.3% (81,837) (4.2%)
    Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold 833  0.0% 17,298  0.5% (16,465) (95.2%)
    Gross margin 1,198,542  39.3% 1,200,329  38.1% (1,787) (0.1%)
    Selling, general and administrative expenses 813,893  26.7% 892,124  28.3% (78,231) (8.8%)
    Restructuring and acquisition related expenses 20,495  0.7% 8,929  0.3% 11,566  n/m
    Gain on disposal of businesses and impairment of net assets held for sale (503) (0.0%) (3,601) (0.1%) 3,098  (86.0%)
    Depreciation and amortization 68,655  2.3% 71,513  2.3% (2,858) (4.0%)
    Operating income 296,002  9.7% 231,364  7.4% 64,638  27.9%
    Other expense (income):            
    Interest expense, net of interest income 25,182  0.8% 32,104  1.0% (6,922) (21.6%)
    Gain on debt extinguishment —  0.0% (128) (0.0%) 128  n/m
    Other expense (income), net 2,492  0.1% (5,939) (0.2%) 8,431  n/m
    Total other expense, net 27,674  0.9% 26,037  0.8% 1,637  6.3%
    Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes 268,328  8.8% 205,327  6.5% 63,001  30.7%
    Provision for income taxes 78,510  2.6% 57,747  1.8% 20,763  36.0%
    Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries 4,113  0.1% 4,232  0.1% (119) (2.8%)
    Income from continuing operations 193,931  6.4% 151,812  4.8% 42,119  27.7%
    Net income from discontinued operations —  0.0% 781  0.0% (781) n/m
    Net income 193,931  6.4% 152,593  4.8% 41,338  27.1%
    Less: net income (loss) attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 448  0.0% (46) (0.0%) 494  n/m
    Less: net income attributable to discontinued noncontrolling interest —  0.0% 376  0.0% (376) n/m
    Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders $193,483  6.3% $152,263  4.8% $41,220  27.1%
                 
    Basic earnings per share: (2)            
    Income from continuing operations $0.64    $0.49    $0.15  30.6%
    Net income from discontinued operations —    0.00    (0.00) n/m
    Net income 0.64    0.50    0.14  28.0%
    Less: net income (loss) attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 0.00    (0.00)   0.00  n/m
    Less: net income attributable to discontinued noncontrolling interest —    0.00    (0.00) n/m
    Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders $0.64    $0.50    $0.14  28.0%
                 
    Diluted earnings per share: (2)            
    Income from continuing operations $0.64    $0.49    $0.15  30.6%
    Net income from discontinued operations —    0.00    (0.00) n/m
    Net income 0.64    0.50    0.14  28.0%
    Less: net income (loss) attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 0.00    (0.00)   0.00  n/m
    Less: net income attributable to discontinued noncontrolling interest —    0.00    (0.00) n/m
    Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders $0.64    $0.49    $0.15  30.6%
                 
    Weighted average common shares outstanding:            
    Basic 304,271    307,230    (2.959) (1.0%)
    Diluted 304,566    307,960    (3.394) (1.1%)
                 
    (1) The sum of the individual percentage of revenue components may not equal the total due to rounding.
    (2) The sum of the individual earnings per share amounts may not equal the total due to rounding.


    LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
    Statements of Income, with Supplementary Data
    (In thousands, except per share data)

      Nine Months Ended September 30,
      2020 2019    
        % of
    Revenue (1)    		   % of
    Revenue (1)    		 $ Change % Change
    Revenue $8,674,942  100.0% $9,496,249  100.0% $(821,307) (8.6%)
    Cost of goods sold 5,244,946  60.5% 5,823,171  61.3% (578,225) (9.9%)
    Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold 6,574  0.1% 17,298  0.2% (10,724) (62.0%)
    Gross margin 3,423,422  39.5% 3,655,780  38.5% (232,358) (6.4%)
    Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,451,073  28.3% 2,687,024  28.3% (235,951) (8.8%)
    Restructuring and acquisition related expenses 52,415  0.6% 20,613  0.2% 31,802  n/m
    Loss on disposal of businesses and impairment of net assets held for sale 1,733  0.0% 44,919  0.5% (43,186) (96.1%)
    Depreciation and amortization 199,897  2.3% 213,349  2.2% (13,452) (6.3%)
    Operating income 718,304  8.3% 689,875  7.3% 28,429  4.1%
    Other expense (income):            
    Interest expense, net of interest income 76,729  0.9% 104,077  1.1% (27,348) (26.3%)
    Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment 12,751  0.1% (128) (0.0%) 12,879  n/m
    Other income, net (9,304) (0.1%) (15,523) (0.2%) 6,219  (40.1%)
    Total other expense, net 80,176  0.9% 88,426  0.9% (8,250) (9.3%)
    Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes 638,128  7.4% 601,449  6.3% 36,679  6.1%
    Provision for income taxes 180,790  2.1% 165,122  1.7% 15,668  9.5%
    Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated subsidiaries 1,980  0.0% (33,745) (0.4%) 35,725  n/m
    Income from continuing operations 459,318  5.3% 402,582  4.2% 56,736  14.1%
    Net (loss) income from discontinued operations (638) (0.0%) 1,179  0.0% (1,817) n/m
    Net income 458,680  5.3% 403,761  4.3% 54,919  13.6%
    Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 1,166  0.0% 2,321  0.0% (1,155) (49.8%)
    Less: net income attributable to discontinued noncontrolling interest 103  0.0% 568  0.0% (465) (81.9%)
    Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders $457,411  5.3% $400,872  4.2% $56,539  14.1%
                 
    Basic earnings per share: (2)            
    Income from continuing operations $1.51    $1.29    $0.22  17.1%
    Net (loss) income from discontinued operations (0.00)   0.00    (0.00) n/m
    Net income 1.50    1.30    0.20  15.4%
    Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 0.00    0.01    (0.01) n/m
    Less: net income attributable to discontinued noncontrolling interest 0.00    0.00    (0.00) n/m
    Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders $1.50    $1.29    $0.21  16.3%
                 
    Diluted earnings per share: (2)            
    Income from continuing operations $1.51    $1.29    $0.22  17.1%
    Net (loss) income from discontinued operations (0.00)   0.00    (0.00) n/m
    Net income 1.50    1.29    0.21  16.3%
    Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 0.00    0.01    (0.01) n/m
    Less: net income attributable to discontinued noncontrolling interest 0.00    0.00    (0.00) n/m
    Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders $1.50    $1.28    $0.22  17.2%
                 
    Weighted average common shares outstanding:            
    Basic 304,837    311,360    (6,523) (2.1%)
    Diluted 305,171    312,204    (7,033) (2.3%)
                 
    (1) The sum of the individual percentage of revenue components may not equal the total due to rounding.
    (2) The sum of the individual earnings per share amounts may not equal the total due to rounding.


    LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (In thousands, except share and per share data)

      September 30,
    2020    		 December 31,
    2019
    Assets    
    Current assets:    
    Cash and cash equivalents $421,382  $523,020 
    Receivables, net 1,174,504  1,131,132 
    Inventories 2,245,846  2,772,777 
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets 260,776  260,890 
    Total current assets 4,102,508  4,687,819 
    Property, plant and equipment, net 1,204,766  1,234,400 
    Operating lease assets, net 1,283,212  1,308,511 
    Intangible assets:    
    Goodwill 4,473,576  4,406,535 
    Other intangibles, net 799,460  850,338 
    Equity method investments 147,536  139,243 
    Other noncurrent assets 150,154  153,110 
    Total assets $12,161,212  $12,779,956 
    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    
    Current liabilities:    
    Accounts payable $847,733  $942,795 
    Accrued expenses:    
    Accrued payroll-related liabilities 196,581  179,203 
    Refund liability 106,442  97,314 
    Other accrued expenses 356,858  289,683 
    Other current liabilities 102,374  121,623 
    Current portion of operating lease liabilities 219,239  221,527 
    Current portion of long-term obligations 97,268  326,367 
    Total current liabilities 1,926,495  2,178,512 
    Long-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion 1,122,116  1,137,597 
    Long-term obligations, excluding current portion 3,009,638  3,715,389 
    Deferred income taxes 304,898  310,129 
    Other noncurrent liabilities 358,402  365,672 
    Commitments and contingencies    
    Redeemable noncontrolling interest 24,077  24,077 
    Stockholders' equity:    
    Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 320,830,051 shares issued and 304,334,136 shares outstanding at September 30, 2020; 319,927,243 shares issued and 306,731,328 shares outstanding at December 31, 2019 3,208  3,199 
    Additional paid-in capital 1,439,493  1,418,239 
    Retained earnings 4,595,028  4,140,136 
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss (209,722) (200,885)
    Treasury stock, at cost; 16,495,915 shares at September 30, 2020 and 13,195,915 shares at December 31, 2019 (439,819) (351,813)
    Total Company stockholders' equity 5,388,188  5,008,876 
    Noncontrolling interest 27,398  39,704 
    Total stockholders' equity 5,415,586  5,048,580 
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $12,161,212  $12,779,956 


    LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (In thousands)

            Nine Months Ended
            September 30,
            2020 2019
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:     
     Net income $458,680  $403,761 
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
       Depreciation and amortization 220,636   230,239 
       Impairment of equity method investments —   39,551 
       Loss on disposal of businesses and impairment of net assets held for sale 1,733   44,919 
       Stock-based compensation expense 22,851   20,837 
       Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment 12,751   (128)
       Other (12,053)  (13,192)
        Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:     
         Receivables, net (28,622)  (102,381)
         Inventories 535,348   148,237 
         Prepaid income taxes/income taxes payable (22,510)  40,711 
         Accounts payable (105,719)  90,879 
         Other operating assets and liabilities 51,546   61,738 
          Net cash provided by operating activities 1,134,641   965,171 
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:     
     Purchases of property, plant and equipment (109,949)  (165,551)
     Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 12,937   6,402 
     Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (7,107)  (14,517)
     Proceeds from disposal of businesses, net of cash sold 4,603   19,505 
     Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries (6,917)  (6,894)
     Other investing activities, net —   966 
       Net cash used in investing activities (106,433)  (160,089)
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:     
     Early-redemption premium (9,498)  — 
     Repayment of U.S. Notes (2023) (600,000)  — 
     Borrowings under revolving credit facilities 599,485   390,275 
     Repayments under revolving credit facilities (949,381)  (613,758)
     Repayments under term loans (13,125)  (6,563)
     Borrowings under receivables securitization facility 111,300   36,600 
     Repayments under receivables securitization facility (111,300)  (146,600)
     Payment of notes issued from acquisitions —   (19,123)
     Repayments of other debt, net (74,822)  (31,587)
     Purchase of treasury stock (88,006)  (291,813)
     Other financing activities, net (15,436)  (7,125)
       Net cash used in financing activities (1,150,783)  (689,694)
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 9,100   (9,702)
    Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (113,475)  105,686 
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing operations, beginning of period 528,387   337,250 
      Add: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of discontinued operations, beginning of period 6,470   — 
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing and discontinued operations, beginning of period 534,857   337,250 
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing and discontinued operations, end of period 421,382   442,936 
      Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, end of period —   4,328 
    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $421,382  $438,608 


    The following unaudited tables compare certain third party revenue categories:

      Three Months Ended  
      September 30,  
      2020 2019 $ Change % Change
             
      (In thousands)    
    Included in Unaudited Condensed Consolidated        
    Statements of Income of LKQ Corporation        
    North America $1,007,001  $1,145,402  $(138,401) (12.1%)
    Europe 1,479,174  1,446,392  32,782  2.3%
    Specialty 399,554  394,204  5,350  1.4%
    Parts and services 2,885,729  2,985,998  (100,269) (3.4%)
    Other 161,955  161,775  180  0.1%
    Total $3,047,684  $3,147,773  $(100,089) (3.2%)


    Revenue changes by category for the three months ended September 30, 2020 vs. 2019:

      Revenue Change Attributable to:  
      Organic Acquisition and
    Divestiture    		 Foreign Exchange Total Change (1)
    North America (11.3%) (0.7%) (0.1%) (12.1%)
    Europe (0.7%) (1.5%) 4.5% 2.3%
    Specialty 1.1% 0.3% (0.1%) 1.4%
    Parts and services (4.5%) (1.0%) 2.1% (3.4%)
    Other (0.1%) —% 0.2% 0.1%
    Total (4.3%) (0.9%) 2.0% (3.2%)


    The following unaudited tables compare certain third party revenue categories:

      Nine Months Ended  
      September 30,  
      2020 2019 $ Change % Change
             
      (In thousands)    
    Included in Unaudited Condensed Consolidated        
    Statements of Income of LKQ Corporation        
    North America $3,007,169  $3,466,582  $(459,413) (13.3%)
    Europe 4,043,473  4,398,185  (354,712) (8.1%)
    Specialty 1,150,962  1,157,023  (6,061) (0.5%)
    Parts and services 8,201,604  9,021,790  (820,186) (9.1%)
    Other 473,338  474,459  (1,121) (0.2%)
    Total $8,674,942  $9,496,249  $(821,307) (8.6%)


    Revenue changes by category for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 vs 2019:

      Revenue Change Attributable to:  
      Organic Acquisition and
    Divestiture    		 Foreign Exchange Total Change (1)
    North America (12.7%) (0.4%) (0.1%) (13.3%)
    Europe (7.0%) (0.7%) (0.4%) (8.1%)
    Specialty (0.6%) 0.2% (0.2%) (0.5%)
    Parts and services (8.4%) (0.5%) (0.2%) (9.1%)
    Other (0.7%) 0.5% (0.0%) (0.2%)
    Total (8.0%) (0.4%) (0.2%) (8.6%)

    (1) The sum of the individual revenue change components may not equal the total percentage change due to rounding.


    The following unaudited table reconciles revenue growth for parts & services to constant currency revenue growth for the same measure:

      Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
      September 30, 2020September 30, 2020
      Consolidated Europe Consolidated Europe
    Parts & Services        
    Revenue growth as reported (3.4%) 2.3% (9.1%) (8.1%)
    Less: Currency impact 2.1% 4.5% (0.2%) (0.4%)
    Revenue growth at constant currency (5.5%) (2.2%) (8.9%) (7.7%)

    We have presented the growth of our revenue on both an as reported and a constant currency basis. The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe providing constant currency revenue information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our growth, consistent with how we evaluate our performance, as this statistic removes the translation impact of exchange rate fluctuations, which are outside of our control and do not reflect our operational performance. Constant currency revenue results are calculated by translating prior year revenue in local currency using the current year's currency conversion rate. This non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our use of this term may vary from the use of similarly-named measures by other issuers due to the potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation and differences due to items subject to interpretation. In addition, not all companies that report revenue growth on a constant currency basis calculate such measure in the same manner as we do and, accordingly, our calculations are not necessarily comparable to similarly-named measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for performance relative to other companies.


    The following unaudited table compares revenue and Segment EBITDA by reportable segment:

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, September 30,
      2020 2019 2020 2019
    (In thousands)  % of
    Revenue    		  % of
    Revenue    		  % of
    Revenue    		  % of
    Revenue
    Revenue            
    North America $1,164,241   $1,302,147   $3,465,831   $3,926,222  
    Europe 1,484,099   1,451,483   4,058,878   4,413,264  
    Specialty 400,429   395,314   1,153,885   1,160,687  
    Eliminations (1,085)  (1,171)  (3,652)  (3,924) 
    Total revenue $3,047,684   $3,147,773   $8,674,942   $9,496,249  
    Segment EBITDA            
    North America $204,957 17.6% $166,310 12.8% $565,949 16.3% $532,994 13.6%
    Europe 136,165 9.2% 124,712 8.6% 303,814 7.5% 346,291 7.8%
    Specialty 48,340 12.1% 45,464 11.5% 132,805 11.5% 135,790 11.7%
    Total Segment EBITDA $389,462 12.8% $336,486 10.7% $1,002,568 11.6% $1,015,075 10.7%

    We have presented Segment EBITDA solely as a supplemental disclosure that offers investors, securities analysts and other interested parties useful information to evaluate our segment profit and loss and underlying trends in our ongoing operations. We calculate Segment EBITDA as EBITDA excluding restructuring and acquisition related expenses (which includes restructuring expenses recorded in Cost of goods sold); change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities; other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments or divestitures; equity in losses and earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries; and impairment charges. EBITDA, which is the basis for Segment EBITDA, is calculated as net income attributable to LKQ stockholders excluding discontinued operations and discontinued noncontrolling interest, depreciation, amortization, interest (which includes gains and losses on debt extinguishment) and income tax expense. Our chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, uses Segment EBITDA as the key measure of our segment profit or loss. We use Segment EBITDA to compare profitability among our segments and evaluate business strategies. This financial measure is included in the metrics used to determine incentive compensation for our senior management. We also consider Segment EBITDA to be a useful financial measure in evaluating our operating performance, as it provides investors, securities analysts and other interested parties with supplemental information regarding the underlying trends in our ongoing operations. Segment EBITDA includes revenue and expenses that are controllable by the segment. Corporate general and administrative expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, with shared expenses apportioned based on the segment's percentage of consolidated revenue. Refer to the table on the following page for a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Segment EBITDA.


    The following unaudited table reconciles Net Income to EBITDA and Segment EBITDA:

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, September 30,
      2020 2019 2020 2019
    (In thousands)        
    Net income $193,931  $152,593  $458,680  $403,761 
    Less: net income (loss) attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 448  (46) 1,166  2,321 
    Less: net income attributable to discontinued noncontrolling interest —  376  103  568 
    Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders 193,483  152,263  457,411  400,872 
    Subtract:        
    Net income (loss) from discontinued operations —  781  (638) 1,179 
    Net income attributable to discontinued noncontrolling interest —  (376) (103) (568)
    Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders 193,483  151,858  458,152  400,261 
    Add:        
    Depreciation and amortization 68,655  71,513  199,897  213,349 
    Depreciation and amortization - cost of goods sold 7,067  5,391  16,162  15,916 
    Depreciation and amortization - restructuring expenses (1) 605  974  4,577  974 
    Interest expense, net of interest income 25,182  32,104  76,729  104,077 
    (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment —  (128) 12,751  (128)
    Provision for income taxes 78,510  57,747  180,790  165,122 
    EBITDA 373,502  319,459  949,058  899,571 
    Subtract:        
    Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated subsidiaries 4,113  4,232  1,980  (33,745)
    Add:        
    Restructuring and acquisition related expenses (1) 19,890  7,955  47,838  19,639 
    Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold 833  17,130  6,494  17,130 
    (Gain) loss on disposal of businesses and impairment of net assets held for sale (503) (3,601) 1,733  44,919 
    Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities (147) (225) (575) 71 
    Segment EBITDA $389,462  $336,486  $1,002,568  $1,015,075 
             
    Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders as a percentage of revenue 6.3% 4.8% 5.3% 4.2%
             
    EBITDA as a percentage of revenue 12.3% 10.1% 10.9% 9.5%
             
    Segment EBITDA as a percentage of revenue 12.8% 10.7% 11.6% 10.7%
             
    (1) The sum of these two amounts represents the total amount that is reported in Restructuring and acquisition related expenses in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

    We have presented EBITDA solely as a supplemental disclosure that offers investors, securities analysts and other interested parties useful information to evaluate our operating performance and the value of our business. We calculate EBITDA as net income attributable to LKQ stockholders excluding discontinued operations and discontinued noncontrolling interest, depreciation, amortization, interest (which includes gains and losses on debt extinguishment) and income tax expense. We believe EBITDA provides insight into our profitability trends and allows management and investors to analyze our operating results with the impact of continuing noncontrolling interest and without the impact of discontinued noncontrolling interest, discontinued operations, depreciation, amortization, interest (which includes gains and losses on debt extinguishment) and income tax expense. We believe EBITDA is used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in evaluating the operating performance and the value of other companies, many of which present EBITDA when reporting their results.

    We have presented Segment EBITDA solely as a supplemental disclosure that offers investors, securities analysts and other interested parties useful information to evaluate our segment profit and loss and underlying trends in our ongoing operations. We calculate Segment EBITDA as EBITDA excluding restructuring and acquisition related expenses (which includes restructuring expenses recorded in Cost of goods sold); change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities; other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments or divestitures; equity in losses and earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries; and impairment charges. Our chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, uses Segment EBITDA as the key measure of our segment profit or loss. We use Segment EBITDA to compare profitability among our segments and evaluate business strategies. This financial measure is included in the metrics used to determine incentive compensation for our senior management. Segment EBITDA includes revenue and expenses that are controllable by the segment. Corporate general and administrative expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, with shared expenses apportioned based on the segment's percentage of consolidated revenue.

    EBITDA and Segment EBITDA should not be construed as alternatives to operating income, net income or net cash provided by operating activities, as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In addition, not all companies that report EBITDA or Segment EBITDA information calculate EBITDA or Segment EBITDA in the same manner as we do and, accordingly, our calculations are not necessarily comparable to similarly-named measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for performance relative to other companies.


    The following unaudited table reconciles Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share to Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders, respectively:

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, September 30,
      2020 2019 2020 2019
    (In thousands, except per share data)        
    Net income $193,931  $152,593  $458,680  $403,761 
    Less: net income (loss) attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 448  (46) 1,166  2,321 
    Less: net income attributable to discontinued noncontrolling interest —  376  103  568 
    Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders 193,483  152,263  457,411  400,872 
    Subtract:        
    Net income (loss) from discontinued operations —  781  (638) 1,179 
    Net income attributable to discontinued noncontrolling interest —  (376) (103) (568)
    Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders 193,483  151,858  458,152  400,261 
    Adjustments - continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders:        
    Amortization of acquired intangibles 24,916  31,176  73,238  94,111 
    Restructuring and acquisition related expenses 20,495  8,929  52,415  20,613 
    Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold 833  17,298  6,574  17,298 
    Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities (147) (225) (575) 71 
    (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment —  (128) 12,751  (128)
    (Gain) loss on disposal of businesses and impairment of net assets held for sale (503) (3,601) 1,733  44,919 
    Impairment of equity method investments —  —  —  39,551 
    Excess tax expense (benefit) from stock-based payments 428  (1,055) (273) (1,333)
    Tax effect of adjustments (11,360) (15,511) (38,320) (46,438)
    Adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders $228,145  $188,741  $565,695  $568,925 
             
    Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding 304,566  307,960  305,171  312,204 
             
    Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders        
    Reported $0.64  $0.49  $1.50  $1.28 
             
    Adjusted $0.75  $0.61  $1.85  $1.82 

    We have presented Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders as we believe these measures are useful for evaluating the core operating performance of our continuing business across reporting periods and in analyzing our historical operating results. We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders as Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share adjusted to eliminate the impact of continuing and discontinued noncontrolling interest, discontinued operations, restructuring and acquisition related expenses, amortization expense related to all acquired intangible assets, gains and losses on debt extinguishment, the change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments or divestitures, impairment charges, excess tax benefits and deficiencies from stock-based payments and any tax effect of these adjustments. The tax effect of these adjustments is calculated using the effective tax rate for the applicable period or for certain discrete items the specific tax expense or benefit for the adjustment. Given the variability and volatility of the amount and frequency of costs related to acquisitions, management believes that these costs are not normal operating expenses and should be adjusted in our calculation of Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders. Our adjustment of the amortization of all acquisition-related intangible assets does not exclude the amortization of other assets, which represents expense that is directly attributable to ongoing operations. Management believes that the adjustment relating to amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets supplements the GAAP information with a measure that can be used to assess the comparability of operating performance. The acquired intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase accounting and contribute to revenue generation. Amortization of intangible assets that relate to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Any future acquisitions may result in the amortization of additional intangible assets. These financial measures are used by management in its decision making and overall evaluation of our operating performance and are included in the metrics used to determine incentive compensation for our senior management. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders should not be construed as alternatives to Net Income or Diluted Earnings per Share as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In addition, not all companies that report measures similar to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders calculate such measures in the same manner as we do and, accordingly, our calculations are not necessarily comparable to similarly-named measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for performance relative to other companies.


    The following unaudited table reconciles Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow:

      Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, September 30,
      2020 2019 2020 2019
    (In thousands)        
    Net cash provided by operating activities $221,589  $326,767  $1,134,641  $965,171 
    Less: purchases of property, plant and equipment 32,648  64,283  109,949  165,551 
    Free cash flow $188,941  $262,484  $1,024,692  $799,620 

    We have presented free cash flow solely as a supplemental disclosure that offers investors, securities analysts and other interested parties useful information to evaluate our liquidity. We calculate free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property, plant and equipment. We believe free cash flow provides insight into our liquidity and provides useful information to management and investors concerning our cash flow available to meet future debt service obligations and working capital requirements, make strategic acquisitions and repurchase stock. We believe free cash flow is used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in evaluating the liquidity of other companies, many of which present free cash flow when reporting their results. This financial measure is included in the metrics used to determine incentive compensation for our senior management. Free cash flow should not be construed as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities, as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In addition, not all companies that report free cash flow information calculate free cash flow in the same manner as we do and, accordingly, our calculation is not necessarily comparable to similarly-named measures of other companies and may not be an appropriate measure for liquidity relative to other companies.


    The following unaudited tables reconcile Gross Margin to Adjusted Gross Margin:

    Consolidated Adjusted Gross Margin Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, September 30,
      2020
    		 2019
    		 2020
    		  2019
    (In thousands)        
    Gross margin $1,198,542  $1,200,329  $3,423,422  $3,655,780 
    Add: Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold  833   17,298   6,574   17,298 
    Adjusted gross margin $1,199,375  $1,217,627  $3,429,996  $3,673,078 
             
    Gross margin %  39.3%  38.1%  39.5%  38.5%
             
    Adjusted gross margin %  39.4%  38.7%  39.5%  38.7%


    North America Adjusted Gross Margin Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, September 30,
      2020
    		 2019
    		 2020
    		 2019
    (In thousands)        
    Gross margin $534,357  $576,081  $1,599,704  $1,734,520 
    Add: Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold  918   311   4,036   311 
    Adjusted gross margin $535,275  $576,392  $1,603,740  $1,734,831 
             
    Gross margin %  45.9%  44.2%  46.2%  44.2%
             
    Adjusted gross margin %  46.0%  44.3%  46.3%  44.2%


    Europe Adjusted Gross Margin Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
      September 30, September 30,
      2020
    		 2019
    		 2020
    		 2019
    (In thousands)        
    Gross margin $549,975  $512,756  $1,502,445  $1,590,292 
    Add: Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold  (85)  16,987   2,538   16,987 
    Adjusted gross margin $549,890  $529,743  $1,504,983  $1,607,279 
             
    Gross margin %  37.1%  35.3%  37.0%  36.0%
             
    Adjusted gross margin %  37.1%  36.5%  37.1%  36.4%

    We have presented adjusted gross margin solely as a supplemental disclosure that offers investors, securities analysts and other interested parties useful information to evaluate the operating performance of our continuing business across reporting periods and in analyzing our historical operating results. We calculate adjusted gross margin as gross margin plus restructuring expenses recorded in cost of goods sold. We believe adjusted gross margin provides insight into our operating performance and provides useful information to management and investors concerning our gross margins. We believe adjusted gross margin is used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in evaluating the operating performance of other companies, many of which present adjusted gross margin when reporting their results. Adjusted gross margin should not be construed as an alternative to gross margin, as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In addition, not all companies that report adjusted gross margin information calculate adjusted gross margin in the same manner as we do and, accordingly, our calculation is not necessarily comparable to similarly-named measures of other companies and may not be an appropriate measure for performance relative to other companies.


    The following unaudited table reconciles Total Debt to Net Debt:

      September 30,
    2020     		 December 31,
    2019
    (In thousands)    
    Current portion of long-term obligations $97,268  $326,367 
    Long-term obligations, excluding current portion 3,009,638  3,715,389 
    Total debt, net of debt issuance costs 3,106,906  4,041,756 
    Add: Debt issuance costs 26,559  30,270 
    Total debt 3,133,465  4,072,026 
    Less: Cash and cash equivalents 421,382  523,020 
    Net debt $2,712,083  $3,549,006 

    We have presented net debt solely as a supplemental disclosure that offers investors, securities analysts and other interested parties useful information to evaluate our liquidity and financial position. We calculate net debt as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. We believe net debt provides insight into our liquidity and provides useful information to management and investors concerning our financial position. We believe net debt is used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in evaluating the liquidity and financial position of other companies, many of which present net debt when reporting their results. Net debt should not be construed as an alternative to total debt, as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In addition, not all companies that report net debt information calculate net debt in the same manner as we do and, accordingly, our calculation is not necessarily comparable to similarly-named measures of other companies and may not be an appropriate measure for performance relative to other companies.

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