-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, MByaqHbrkWwI8XszyFHXJrV9mY2t9w65T2Xth+ZOVQP4uWGbZ9zW7lmeniKND0jk P+Q/kd0Qcuu6Ahf3RYs3/w== 0001193125-09-220613.txt : 20091102 0001193125-09-220613.hdr.sgml : 20091102 20091102172324 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-09-220613 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090930 FILED AS OF DATE: 20091102 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091102 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LKQ CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001065696 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-MOTOR VEHICLES & MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & SUPPLIES [5010] IRS NUMBER: 364215970 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-50404 FILM NUMBER: 091151954 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 NORTH LASALLE STREET STREET 2: SUITE 3300 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60602 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 N LASALLE STREET STREET 2: STE 3300 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60602 10-Q 1 d10q.htm FORM 10-Q Form 10-Q

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2009

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period from              to             

Commission File Number: 000-50404

 

 

LKQ CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

DELAWARE   36-4215970

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

120 NORTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3300, CHICAGO, IL   60602
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 621-1950

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

At October 23, 2009, the registrant had issued and outstanding an aggregate of 141,402,254 shares of Common Stock.

 

 

 


PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
Assets     

Current Assets:

    

Cash and equivalents

   $ 166,005      $ 79,067   

Receivables, net

     127,434        147,886   

Inventory

     361,095        330,511   

Deferred income taxes

     19,732        19,644   

Prepaid income taxes

     6,839        21,164   

Prepaid expenses

     9,194        7,716   

Assets of discontinued operations

     24,597        24,129   
                

Total Current Assets

     714,896        630,117   

Property and Equipment, net

     259,453        254,346   

Intangibles:

    

Goodwill

     930,552        907,218   

Other intangibles, net

     68,095        71,150   

Other Assets

     20,987        18,973   
                

Total Assets

   $ 1,993,983      $ 1,881,804   
                
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity     

Current Liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 54,195      $ 65,363   

Accrued expenses:

    

Accrued payroll-related liabilities

     35,680        32,869   

Other accrued expenses

     48,461        41,960   

Deferred revenue

     6,152        4,733   

Current portion of long-term obligations

     29,515        21,934   

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     2,723        354   
                

Total Current Liabilities

     176,726        167,213   

Long-Term Obligations, Excluding Current Portion

     606,048        620,940   

Deferred Income Tax Liability

     47,254        43,518   

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

     32,519        29,627   

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 141,175,304 and 139,921,410 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     1,412        1,399   

Additional paid-in capital

     806,988        790,933   

Retained earnings

     332,254        241,938   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (9,218     (13,764
                

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     1,131,436        1,020,506   
                

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 1,993,983      $ 1,881,804   
                

See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008    2009     2008  

Revenue

   $ 494,812      $ 481,614    $ 1,492,037      $ 1,443,766   

Cost of goods sold

     269,708        269,805      817,114        796,758   
                               

Gross margin

     225,104        211,809      674,923        647,008   

Facility and warehouse expenses

     48,337        46,956      145,101        133,203   

Distribution expenses

     45,604        46,476      132,608        136,553   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     65,893        60,423      198,688        185,512   

Restructuring expenses

     852        2,400      1,910        6,723   

Depreciation and amortization

     8,373        7,387      24,893        21,719   
                               

Operating income

     56,045        48,167      171,723        163,298   

Other expense (income):

         

Interest expense, net

     7,780        8,190      23,082        26,891   

Other (income) expense, net

     (23     22      (170     (688
                               

Total other expense, net

     7,757        8,212      22,912        26,203   
                               

Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

     48,288        39,955      148,811        137,095   

Provision for income taxes

     18,147        16,027      58,197        54,318   
                               

Income from continuing operations

     30,141        23,928      90,614        82,777   

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

     (986     1,140      (298     4,158   
                               

Net income

   $ 29,155      $ 25,068    $ 90,316      $ 86,935   
                               

Basic earnings per share (a)

         

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.21      $ 0.18    $ 0.65      $ 0.61   

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

     (0.01     0.01      0.00        0.03   
                               

Total

   $ 0.21      $ 0.18    $ 0.64      $ 0.64   
                               

Diluted earnings per share (a)

         

Income from continuing operations

   $ 0.21      $ 0.17    $ 0.63      $ 0.59   

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

     (0.01     0.01      0.00        0.03   
                               

Total

   $ 0.20      $ 0.18    $ 0.63      $ 0.62   
                               

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

         

Basic

     140,746        136,585      140,257        135,481   

Diluted

     144,047        141,190      143,669        140,458   

 

(a) The sum of the individual earnings per share amounts may not equal the total due to rounding.

See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 90,316      $ 86,935   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     27,931        23,998   

Stock-based compensation expense

     5,457        4,133   

Deferred income taxes

     2,663        9,375   

Excess tax benefit from share-based payments

     (5,744     (8,192

Other adjustments

     3,873        2,221   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase transactions:

    

Receivables

     18,671        (5,738

Inventory

     (24,302     (5,675

Prepaid income taxes/income taxes payable

     19,887        9,733   

Accounts payable

     (12,722     (9,798

Other operating assets and liabilities

     9,434        (1,678
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     135,464        105,314   
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (28,993     (42,212

Proceeds from disposal of assets

     952        1,993   

Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (18,580     (40,258
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (46,621     (80,477
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     4,986        4,722   

Excess tax benefit from share-based payments

     5,744        8,192   

Debt issuance costs

     —          (219

Repayments of long-term debt

     (16,212     (13,659

Borrowings under line of credit

     2,310        —     
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (3,172     (964
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents

     1,267        (425

Net increase in cash and equivalents

     86,938        23,448   

Cash and equivalents, beginning of period

     79,067        74,241   
                

Cash and equivalents, end of period

   $ 166,005      $ 97,689   
                

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Notes issued in connection with business acquisitions

   $ 1,129      $ 25   

Stock issued in connection with business acquisitions

     —          60,041   

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds

     34,450        37,508   

Cash paid for interest

     22,235        27,619   

Property and equipment purchases not yet paid

     598        642   

See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

4


LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Other Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

 

     Common Stock    Additional
Paid-
In Capital
   Retained
Earnings
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Total
Stockholders’
Equity
     Shares
Issued
   Amount           

BALANCE, December 31, 2008

   139,921    $ 1,399    $ 790,933    $ 241,938    $ (13,764   $ 1,020,506

Net income

   —        —        —        90,316      —          90,316

Change in interest rate swap agreements, net of tax of $1,275 (see Note 6)

   —        —        —        —        1,058        1,058

Foreign currency translation

   —        —        —        —        3,488        3,488
                    

Total comprehensive income

   —        —        —        —        —          94,862

Stock issued as director compensation

   14      —        217      —        —          217

Stock-based compensation expense

   —        —        5,240      —        —          5,240

Exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted stock, including related tax benefits of $5,625

   1,240      13      10,598      —        —          10,611
                                        

BALANCE, September 30, 2009

   141,175    $ 1,412    $ 806,988    $ 332,254    $ (9,218   $ 1,131,436
                                        

See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

Note 1. Interim Financial Statements

The unaudited financial statements presented in this report represent the consolidation of LKQ Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries. LKQ Corporation is a holding company and all operations are conducted by subsidiaries. When the terms “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” are used in this document, those terms refer to LKQ Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

We have prepared the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to interim financial statements. Accordingly, certain information related to our significant accounting policies and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted. These Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all material adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for any subsequent interim period or for a full year. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our most recent report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the SEC.

In October 2009, we sold to Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (“SSI”) four retail oriented self-service recycling facilities in Oregon and Washington. We also sold certain business assets to SSI related to two self-service facilities in Northern California and a self-service facility in Portland, Oregon. In the fourth quarter of 2009, we will close what remains of the two self-service facilities in Northern California and convert the self-service operation in Portland to a wholesale recycling business. We have also agreed, subject to customary closing conditions, to sell to SSI two self-service recycling facilities in Dallas, Texas, with an anticipated closing date in mid-January 2010. Certain of these facilities qualified for treatment as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2009. The financial results and assets and liabilities of these facilities are segregated from our continuing operations and presented as discontinued operations in the consolidated condensed balance sheets and statements of income for all periods presented.

We have evaluated subsequent events through the time of filing this Form 10-Q with the SEC on November 2, 2009. No material subsequent events have occurred since September 30, 2009 that required recognition or disclosure in these financial statements, except for those described in the previous paragraph and Note 3, “Greenleaf Transaction” and the amendment to the senior secured debt financing facility described in Note 5, “Long-Term Obligations.”

Note 2. Financial Statement Information

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when products are shipped and title has transferred, subject to an allowance for estimated returns, discounts and allowances that we estimate based upon historical information. We have recorded a reserve for estimated returns, discounts and allowances of approximately $12.3 million and $11.2 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Receivables

We have recorded a reserve for uncollectible accounts of approximately $6.2 million and $5.8 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Inventory

Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Salvage products

   $ 136,771    $ 137,973

Aftermarket and refurbished products

     217,039      184,435

Core facilities inventory

     7,285      8,103
             
   $ 361,095    $ 330,511
             

 

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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Intangibles

Intangible assets consist primarily of goodwill (the cost of purchased businesses in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired), and other specifically identifiable intangible assets, including the Keystone trade name, covenants not to compete and trademarks.

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is as follows (in thousands):

 

Balance as of December 31, 2008

   $ 907,218

Adjustment of previously recorded goodwill

     2,723

Exchange rate effects

     4,861

Business acquisitions

     15,750
      

Balance as of September 30, 2009

   $ 930,552
      

Other intangible assets totaled approximately $68.1 million and $71.1 million, net of accumulated amortization of $8.2 million and $5.1 million, at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Amortization expense was approximately $3.1 million during each of the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Estimated annual amortization expense is approximately $4.0 million for each of the years 2009 through 2013.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense associated with our refurbishing and smelting operations is included in Cost of Goods Sold rather than Depreciation and Amortization on the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income.

Warranty Reserve

Some of our mechanical products are sold with a standard six-month warranty against defects. We record the estimated warranty costs at the time of sale using historical warranty claim information to project future warranty claims activity and related expenses. Our warranty activity during the first nine months of 2009 was as follows (in thousands):

 

Balance as of January 1, 2009

   $ 540   

Warranty expense

     3,417   

Warranty claims

     (3,354
        

Balance as of September 30, 2009

   $ 603   
        

For an additional fee, we also sell extended warranty contracts for certain mechanical products. The expense related to extended warranty claims is recognized when the claim is made.

Stock-Based Compensation

The fair value of stock options has been estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The following table summarizes the assumptions used to compute the weighted average fair value of options granted during the respective periods:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008  

Expected life (in years)

     6.3        6.4   

Risk-free interest rate

     1.84     3.27

Volatility

     44.6     39.3

Dividend yield

     0     0

Weighted average fair value of options granted

   $ 5.50      $ 8.54   

Estimated forfeitures – When estimating forfeitures, we consider voluntary and involuntary termination behavior as well as analysis of historical forfeitures. For options granted in 2009, a forfeiture rate of 9.0% has been used in calculating the stock-based compensation expense for employee option grants, while a forfeiture rate of 0% has been used in calculating the stock-based compensation expense for non-employee director and executive officer option grants.

 

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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

The components of pre-tax stock-based compensation expense are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Stock options

   $ 1,624    $ 1,205    $ 4,696    $ 3,519

Restricted stock

     183      183      544      523

Stock issued to non-employee directors

     72      30      217      91
                           

Total stock-based compensation expense

   $ 1,879    $ 1,418    $ 5,457    $ 4,133
                           

The following table sets forth the total stock-based compensation expense included in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Cost of goods sold

   $ 13      $ 3      $ 36      $ 10   

Facility and warehouse expenses

     688        514        1,992        1,501   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     1,178        901        3,429        2,622   
                                
     1,879        1,418        5,457        4,133   

Income tax benefit

     (738     (567     (2,145     (1,633
                                

Total stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

   $ 1,141      $ 851      $ 3,312      $ 2,500   
                                

We have not capitalized any stock-based compensation costs during either the nine months ended September 30, 2009 or 2008. As of September 30, 2009, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options and restricted stock is expected to be recognized as follows (in thousands):

 

     Stock
Options
   Restricted
Stock
   Total

Remainder of 2009

   $ 1,623    $ 183    $ 1,806

2010

     6,127      727      6,854

2011

     5,291      727      6,018

2012

     3,967      727      4,694

2013

     1,683      22      1,705

2014

     55      —        55
                    

Total unrecognized compensation expense

   $ 18,746    $ 2,386    $ 21,132
                    

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We are required to disclose the fair value for any financial instruments not currently reflected at fair value on the balance sheet for all interim periods.

Our debt is reflected on the balance sheet at cost. Based on current market conditions, our interest rate margins are below the rate available in the market, which causes the fair value of our debt to fall below the carrying value. The fair value of our term loans (see Note 5, “Long-Term Obligations”) is approximately $580 million at September 30, 2009, as compared to the carrying value of $622.5 million. We estimated the fair value of our term loans by calculating the upfront cash payment a market participant would require to assume our obligations. The upfront cash payment, excluding any issuance costs, is the amount that a market participant would be able to lend at September 30, 2009 to an entity with a credit rating similar to ours and achieve sufficient cash inflows to cover the scheduled cash outflows under our term loans. The carrying amounts of our cash and equivalents, net trade receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value.

 

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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

We apply the market approach to value our financial assets and liabilities, which include the cash surrender value of life insurance, deferred compensation liabilities and interest rate swaps. The market approach utilizes available market information to estimate fair value. Required fair value disclosures are included in Note 7, “Fair Value Measurements.” The carrying amounts of financial instruments approximate fair value.

Segments

During the third quarter of 2009, we modified our management structure to add a Vice President Operations – Wholesale Parts, who is responsible for managing our wholesale recycled original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) and aftermarket products operations for the nine geographic regions. With this change, our vehicle replacement products operations are organized into three operating segments, comprised of wholesale recycled OEM and aftermarket products, self-service retail products, and recycled heavy duty truck products. These segments are aggregated into one reportable segment because they possess similar economic characteristics and have common products and services, customers and methods of distribution.

The following table sets forth our revenue by product category within our reportable segment (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Recycled and related products and services

   $ 180,482    $ 172,322    $ 548,040    $ 482,652

Aftermarket, other new and refurbished products

     257,670      230,292      799,953      746,512

Other

     56,660      79,000      144,044      214,602
                           
   $ 494,812    $ 481,614    $ 1,492,037    $ 1,443,766
                           

Revenue from other sources includes scrap sales, bulk sales to mechanical remanufacturers, and sales of aluminum ingots and sows.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2008, we adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820-10 (“ASC 820-10”), “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”) pertaining to financial assets and liabilities. ASC 820-10 established a framework for reporting fair value and expands disclosures required for fair value measurements. Although the adoption of ASC 820-10 did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, we are now required to provide additional disclosures as part of our financial statements. These additional disclosures are provided in Note 7, “Fair Value Measurements.” We adopted ASC 820-10 for our non-financial assets and liabilities on January 1, 2009, which did not have an effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted ASC 805, “Business Combinations” (formerly SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations”). Under ASC 805, we are required to, among other things, recognize the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, including contractual contingencies, and contingent consideration at fair value on the date of acquisition. We are also required to expense acquisition-related expenses as incurred, restructuring costs in periods subsequent to the acquisition date, and changes in deferred income tax asset valuation allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties after the measurement period in income tax expense. We applied the provisions of ASC 805 to the acquisitions made in 2009 and the income tax provisions of ASC 805 to all acquisitions. See Note 10, “Business Combinations,” for related disclosures.

Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted the enhanced disclosures about derivative and hedging activities incorporated into ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (as formerly issued in SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — an amendment of SFAS No. 133”). ASC 815 specifically relates to disclosures regarding derivative and hedging activities and did not have an effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The additional disclosures are provided in Note 6, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.”

Effective June 30, 2009, we adopted ASC 855, “Subsequent Events” (formerly SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events”), which established general standards of accounting and disclosure for events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. Although the standard is based on the same principles as those that currently exist in the auditing standards, it includes a new required disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events (see disclosure in Note 1, “Interim Financial Statements”). The adoption of the standard did not have an effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Note 3. Greenleaf Transaction

On October 1, 2009, we acquired Greenleaf Auto Recyclers, LLC (“Greenleaf”) from SSI for $39.5 million, net of cash acquired, subject to a post closing cash adjustment. Greenleaf is the entity through which SSI operated its late model automotive parts recycling business. We are in the process of completing the purchase accounting for Greenleaf, and as a result, we are unable to disclose the amounts recognized for each major class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

In addition, we sold to SSI four retail oriented self-service recycling facilities in Oregon and Washington and certain business assets related to two self-service facilities in Northern California and a self-service facility in Portland, Oregon for $18.0 million, net of cash sold, subject to a post closing cash adjustment. We currently expect to recognize a gain on the sale of approximately $4 million in our fourth quarter results. In the fourth quarter of 2009, we will close what remains of the two self-service facilities in Northern California and convert the self-service operation in Portland to a wholesale recycling business.

We have also agreed, subject to customary closing conditions, to sell to SSI two self-service recycling facilities in Dallas, Texas for $12.0 million, with an anticipated closing date in mid-January 2010.

The self-service facilities that we sold, agreed to sell or will close in the fourth quarter are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. A summary of the assets and liabilities applicable to discontinued operations included in the unaudited consolidated condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Inventory

   $ 2,620    $ 2,245

Other current assets

     951      685

Property and equipment, net

     4,437      4,610

Goodwill

     16,589      16,589
             

Total assets

   $ 24,597      24,129
             

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ 2,723    $ 354
             

Total liabilities

   $ 2,723    $ 354
             

Results of operations for the discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2009     2008    2009     2008

Revenue

   $ 7,335      $ 9,087    $ 20,853      $ 23,235

(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) provision

   $ (1,565   $ 1,810    $ (473   $ 6,600

Income tax (benefit) provision

     (579     670      (175     2,442
                             

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

   $ (986   $ 1,140    $ (298   $ 4,158
                             

Our decision to close the two self-service facilities in Northern California represented a triggering event that required us to evaluate the long-lived assets at these facilities for impairment. The pretax loss from discontinued operations in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 includes a fixed asset impairment charge of $3.5 million primarily related to leasehold improvements that are not recoverable.

We expect to incur restructuring expenses in 2009 and 2010 related to the Greenleaf integration efforts. In addition, we will incur restructuring expenses, including facility closure costs, related to the closing of the self-service facilities in 2009.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Note 4. Equity Incentive Plans

We have two stock-based compensation plans, the LKQ Corporation 1998 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Incentive Plan”) and the Stock Option and Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the “Director Plan”). Under the Equity Incentive Plan, both qualified and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units may be granted.

Stock options expire 10 years from the date they are granted. Most of the options granted under the Equity Incentive Plan vest over a period of five years. Options granted under the Director Plan vest six months after the date of grant. We expect to issue new shares of common stock to cover future stock option exercises.

On January 9, 2009, our Board of Directors granted options to non-employee directors under the Equity Incentive Plan to purchase a total of 240,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $11.955 per share. The options vest over a period of three years.

On January 11, 2008, we issued 190,000 shares of restricted stock to key employees. The grant-date fair value of the awards was approximately $3.6 million, or $19.14 per share. Vesting of the awards is subject to a continued service condition, with 20% of the awards vesting each year on the anniversary date of the grant. The fair value of each share of restricted stock awarded was equal to the market value of a share of our common stock on the grant date. Until the shares of restricted stock vest, they may not be sold, pledged or otherwise transferred and are subject to forfeiture upon the recipient’s voluntary termination of employment or termination for cause.

A summary of transactions in our stock-based compensation plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is as follows:

 

     Restricted
Shares and
Options
Available
For Grant
    Restricted
Shares
Outstanding
    Stock Options
       Number
Outstanding
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Balance, December 31, 2008

   5,374,928      190,000      9,663,588      $ 7.27

Granted

   (1,796,400   —        1,796,400        12.00

Exercised

   —        —        (1,240,471     4.02

Vested

   —        (38,000   —          —  

Cancelled

   137,775      —        (137,775     13.87
                        

Balance, September 30, 2009

   3,716,303      152,000      10,081,742      $ 8.43
                        

The following table summarizes information about outstanding and exercisable stock options at September 30, 2009:

 

    Outstanding   Exercisable

Range of Exercise Prices

  Shares   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Yrs)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Shares   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Yrs)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$0.75   93,000   1.3   $ 0.75   93,000   1.3   $ 0.75
2.00 - 2.19   912,170   2.9     2.11   912,170   2.9     2.11
3.25 - 3.96   989,600   3.4     3.34   981,600   3.4     3.34
4.17 - 4.64   2,943,375   5.0     4.37   2,857,862   5.0     4.37
7.56 - 7.59   206,000   6.0     7.59   204,800   6.0     7.59
9.34 - 12.11   3,576,680   8.0     10.96   1,270,810   7.1     10.28
16.41 - 22.58   1,360,917   8.3     19.13   398,892   8.3     19.15
               
  10,081,742   6.2   $ 8.43   6,719,134   5.1   $ 5.95
               

At September 30, 2009, a total of 9,974,907 options with an average exercise price of $8.40 and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 6.1 years were exercisable or expected to vest. The total grant-date fair value of options that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $5.1 million.

The aggregate intrinsic value (market value of stock less option exercise price) of outstanding, expected to vest and exercisable stock options at September 30, 2009 is $102.8 million, $102.0 million and $84.8 million, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value

 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $18.54 on September 30, 2009. This amount changes based upon the fair market value of our common stock. There were 1,240,471 stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 with an intrinsic value of $15.9 million. There were 1,397,266 stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 with an intrinsic value of $22.4 million.

Note 5. Long-Term Obligations

Long-Term Obligations consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

Senior secured debt financing facility:

    

Term loans payable

   $ 622,466      $ 632,983   

Revolving credit facility

     8,873        5,342   

Notes payable to individuals through August 2019, interest at 2.0% to 10.0%

     4,224        4,549   
                
     635,563        642,874   

Less current maturities

     (29,515     (21,934
                
   $ 606,048      $ 620,940   
                

We obtained a senior secured debt financing facility from Lehman Brothers Inc. (“Lehman”) and Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (“Deutsche Bank”) on October 12, 2007, which was amended on October 26, 2007 (the “Original Credit Agreement”) and was further amended on October 27, 2009 (as further amended, the “Credit Agreement”). The Original Credit Agreement has a six year term and includes a $610 million term loan, a $40 million Canadian currency term loan, a $100 million U.S. dollar revolving credit facility, and a $15 million dual currency revolving facility for drawings of either U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars. The Original Credit Agreement also provides for (i) the issuance of letters of credit of up to $35 million in U.S. dollars and up to $10 million in either U.S. or Canadian dollars, (ii) a swing line credit facility of $25 million under the $100 million revolving credit facility, and (iii) the opportunity for us to add additional term loan facilities and/or increase the $100 million revolving credit facility’s commitments, provided that such additions or increases do not exceed $150 million in the aggregate and provided further that no existing lender is required to make its pro rata share of any such additions or increases without its consent. Amounts under each term loan facility are due and payable in quarterly installments of increasing amounts that began in the first quarter of 2008, with the balance payable in full on October 12, 2013. Amounts due under each revolving credit facility will be due and payable on October 12, 2013. We are also required to prepay the term loan facilities with certain amounts generated by the sale of assets under certain circumstances, the incurrence of certain debt, and the receipt of certain insurance and condemnation proceeds, in each case, to the extent of the proceeds of such event, and with up to 50% of our excess cash flow, with the amount of such excess cash flow determined based upon our total leverage ratio.

Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. (“LCP”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on October 5, 2008. As indicated above, on October 27, 2009, the Original Credit Agreement was amended pursuant to which (i) LCP resigned from its capacities as the administrative agent and swing line lender, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch was appointed as the successor administrative agent, (ii) the swing line credit facility was eliminated, and (iii) the revolving credit facility was reduced by $15 million (LCP’s portion of the revolver funding commitment). Thus the total amount now available under our revolving facilities is $100 million. All other material terms of the Original Credit Agreement remain effective. A copy of the Second Amendment, Waiver and Consent to Credit Agreement and First Amendment to Guarantee and Collateral Agreement is attached to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as Exhibit 10.1. As of September 30, 2009, we had $8.9 million of borrowings and letters of credit totaling $25.8 million outstanding under the revolving facilities, leaving $65.3 million available. We believe that the elimination of the swing line credit facility and the $15 million reduction in revolving credit capacity will not have a material adverse effect on our liquidity.

The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, and contains customary covenants that restrict our ability to, among other things (i) incur liens, (ii) incur any indebtedness (including guarantees or other contingent obligations), and (iii) engage in mergers and consolidations. The Credit Agreement also requires us to meet certain financial covenants, including compliance with the required senior secured debt ratio. We were in compliance with all restrictive covenants as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement accrue interest at variable rates, which depend on the type (U.S. dollar or Canadian dollar) and duration of the borrowing, plus an applicable margin rate. The weighted-average interest rates, including the effect of interest rate swap agreements and before the amortization of debt issuance costs, on borrowings outstanding against the Company’s senior secured credit facility at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were 4.42% and 4.62%, respectively. Borrowings against the senior secured credit facility totaled $631.3 million and $638.3 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, of which $27.4 million and $19.8 million are classified as current maturities, respectively.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Note 6. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We are exposed to market risks, including the effect of changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Under our current policies, we use derivatives to manage our exposure to variable interest rates on our Credit Agreement, but we do not attempt to hedge our foreign currency and commodity price risks. We do not hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes.

At September 30, 2009, we had interest rate swap agreements in place to hedge a portion of the variable interest rate risk on our variable rate term loans, with the objective of minimizing the impact of interest rate fluctuations and stabilizing cash flows. Beginning on the effective dates of the interest rate swap agreements, on a monthly basis through the maturity date, we have paid and will pay the fixed interest rate and have received and will receive payment at a variable rate of interest based on the London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) on the notional amount. The interest rate swap agreements qualify as cash flow hedges, and we have elected to apply hedge accounting for these swap agreements. As a result, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements is recorded in Other Comprehensive Income and is reclassified to earnings when the underlying interest payment has an impact on earnings. The ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements is reported in interest expense.

The following table summarizes our interest rate agreements in effect as of September 30, 2009:

 

Notional Amount

  Effective Date   Maturity Date   Fixed Interest Rate*  
$ 50,000,000   April 14, 2008   April 14, 2010   4.68
$ 200,000,000   April 14, 2008   April 14, 2011   4.99
$ 250,000,000   September 15, 2008   October 14, 2010   4.88

 

* Includes applicable margin of 2.25% per annum

As of September 30, 2009, the fair market value of these contracts was a liability of $12.2 million and is included in Other Accrued Expenses ($0.6 million) and Other Noncurrent Liabilities ($11.6 million) on our Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recognized a $4.4 million loss (net of tax) on derivatives in Other Comprehensive Income. Approximately $5.4 million of losses (net of tax) were reclassified to interest expense from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. As of September 30, 2009, we estimate that $6.5 million of net derivative losses (net of tax) included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. There was no hedge ineffectiveness for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Note 7. Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820-10 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

We use the market approach to value our financial assets and liabilities, and there were no changes in valuation techniques during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2009 (in thousands):

 

     Balance as
of September 30,
2009
   Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2009
      Level 1    Level 2    Level 3

Assets:

           

Cash equivalents

   $ 137,706    $ 137,706    $ —      $ —  

Cash surrender value of life insurance

     6,825      —        6,825      —  
                           

Total Assets

   $ 144,531    $ 137,706    $ 6,825    $ —  
                           

Liabilities:

           

Deferred compensation liabilities

   $ 6,921    $ —      $ 6,921    $ —  

Interest rate swaps

     12,161      —        12,161      —  
                           

Total Liabilities

   $ 19,082    $ —      $ 19,082    $ —  
                           

Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies

We are obligated under noncancelable operating leases for corporate office space, warehouse and distribution facilities, trucks and certain equipment. The future minimum lease commitments under these leases at September 30, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 

Three months ended December 31, 2009

   $ 13,064

Years ended December 31:

  

2010

     48,817

2011

     40,305

2012

     33,383

2013

     28,306

2014

     20,626

Thereafter

     51,624
      
   $ 236,125
      

Litigation and Related Contingencies

We have certain contingencies resulting from litigation, claims and other commitments and are subject to a variety of environmental and pollution control laws and regulations incident to the ordinary course of business. We currently expect that the resolution of such contingencies will not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Note 9. Earnings Per Share

The following chart sets forth the computation of earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Income from continuing operations

   $ 30,141    $ 23,928    $ 90,614    $ 82,777
                           

Denominator for basic earnings per share- Weighted- average shares outstanding

     140,746      136,585      140,257      135,481

Effect of dilutive securities:

           

Stock options

     3,286      4,587      3,410      4,868

Restricted stock

     15      18      2      109
                           

Denominator for diluted earnings per share- Adjusted weighted- average shares outstanding

     144,047      141,190      143,669      140,458
                           

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

   $ 0.21    $ 0.18    $ 0.65    $ 0.61
                           

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

   $ 0.21    $ 0.17    $ 0.63    $ 0.59
                           

The following chart sets forth the number of employee stock-based compensation awards outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Antidilutive securities:

           

Stock options

   1,361    1,460    1,368    1,460

Restricted stock

   —      —      152    —  

 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Note 10. Business Combinations

During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we acquired a 100% interest in each of five businesses (three in the wholesale parts business and two in the recycled OEM heavy duty truck parts business) (the “2009 Acquisitions”). The acquisitions enabled us to increase our geographic presence in the wholesale parts business and expand our network of recycled OEM heavy duty truck parts facilities. The aggregate consideration for the 2009 Acquisitions totaled approximately $21.7 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and $1.1 million of debt issued. As described in Note 3, “Greenleaf Transaction,” on October 1, 2009, we acquired Greenleaf, which will be incorporated into our wholesale parts operating segment.

On August 25, 2008, we acquired a 100% equity interest in Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking (“PYP”), an operator of multiple self-service facilities in the state of California. The consideration for PYP was comprised of $42.0 million in stock issued (2.1 million shares) and $34.0 million in net cash payments. During the third quarter of 2009, the final purchase price was reduced by $3.5 million based on the resolution of a working capital adjustment. We received $3.5 million from the seller as a result of the adjustment.

Also in 2008, we acquired a 100% interest in each of seven businesses (four in the wholesale parts business and three in the recycled heavy duty truck parts business). The acquisitions enabled us to expand our presence in existing markets, increase our geographic presence in the Canadian market and become a provider of recycled OEM heavy duty truck parts. The aggregate consideration for these seven businesses totaled approximately $36.5 million in cash, net of cash acquired, $18.0 million in stock issued (0.8 million shares) and $1.6 million of debt issued. Of these 2008 acquisitions, we completed three of the business combinations in the nine months ended September 30, 2008 for aggregate consideration of approximately $4.4 million in cash and $18.0 million in stock issued.

The acquisitions are being accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and are included in our financial statements from the dates of acquisition. The purchase prices were allocated to the net assets acquired based upon estimated fair market values at the dates of acquisition. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we made adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocations for certain of the businesses acquired in 2008. These adjustments increased goodwill related to these 2008 acquisitions by approximately $2.7 million. These adjustments primarily related to pre-acquisition contingencies for environmental remediation, workers compensation insurance and litigation matters. Several of our 2008 acquisitions remain in the measurement period, and we may be required to adjust inventory pending completion of final valuations. We do not anticipate any material adjustments to the purchase price allocations for the 2009 Acquisitions subsequent to September 30, 2009.

The purchase price allocations for the 2009 Acquisitions and adjustments made in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to preliminary purchase price allocations for prior year acquisitions are as follows (in thousands):

 

     2009
Acquisitions
    Adjustments to
2008 acquisitions
 

Receivables

   $ 1,765      $ (327

Receivable reserves

     (161     (75

Inventory

     4,984        6   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     60        (10

Property and equipment

     3,298        (102

Goodwill

     15,750        2,723   

Intangible assets

     50        —     

Current liabilities assumed

     (2,670     (2,262

Deferred taxes

     (238     —     

Notes issued

     (1,129     —     

Receipt of prior year’s purchase price receivable

     —          (3,477

Payment of prior year’s purchase price payable

     —          395   
                

Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired

   $ 21,709      $ (3,129
                

We recorded goodwill of $15.8 million for the 2009 Acquisitions, of which $11.5 million is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $2.7 million in goodwill adjustments recorded for prior year acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, $2.6 million is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

The primary reason for our acquisition of PYP in 2008 and the other acquisitions made in 2009 and 2008 was to enable us to expand our market presence, expand our product offerings and enter new markets. All or substantially all of the employees of these businesses became our employees following acquisition. We expect to reduce costs in the acquired businesses through economies of scale. All of these factors contributed to purchase prices that included a significant amount of goodwill.

In the period between the acquisition dates and September 30, 2009, the 2009 Acquisitions generated $12.3 million of revenue and $0.6 million of operating income.

The following pro forma summary presents the effect of the businesses acquired during 2009 and 2008 as though the businesses had been acquired as of January 1, 2008, and is based upon unaudited financial information of the acquired entities (in thousands, except per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2009     2008    2009     2008

Revenue as reported

   $ 494,812      $ 481,614    $ 1,492,037      $ 1,443,766

Revenue of purchased businesses for the period prior to acquisition:

         

PYP

     —          22,447      —          91,997

Other acquisitions

     1,822        13,297      9,120        44,285
                             

Pro forma revenue

   $ 496,634      $ 517,358    $ 1,501,157      $ 1,580,048
                             

Income from continuing operations, as reported

   $ 30,141      $ 23,928    $ 90,614      $ 82,777

Net income of purchased businesses for the period prior to acquisition, including pro forma purchase accounting adjustments:

         

PYP

     —          2,028      —          8,338

Other acquisitions

     (109     716      (494     3,072
                             

Pro forma income from continuing operations

   $ 30,032      $ 26,672    $ 90,120      $ 94,187
                             

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations, as reported

   $ 0.21      $ 0.18    $ 0.65      $ 0.61

Effect of purchased businesses for the period prior to acquisition:

         

PYP

     —          0.01      —          0.06

Other acquisitions

     0.00        0.00      0.00        0.02
                             

Pro forma basic earnings per share from continuing operations (a)

   $ 0.21      $ 0.19    $ 0.64      $ 0.69
                             

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, as reported

   $ 0.21      $ 0.17    $ 0.63      $ 0.59

Effect of purchased businesses for the period prior to acquisition:

         

PYP

     —          0.01      —          0.05

Other acquisitions

     0.00        0.00      0.00        0.02
                             

Pro forma diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (a)

   $ 0.21      $ 0.19    $ 0.63      $ 0.66
                             

 

(a) The sum of the individual earnings per share amounts may not equal the total due to rounding.

Unaudited pro forma supplemental information is based upon accounting estimates and judgments that we believe are reasonable. The unaudited pro forma supplemental information also includes purchase accounting adjustments, adjustments to depreciation on acquired property and equipment, adjustments to interest expense, and the related tax effects. These pro forma results are not necessarily indicative either of what would have occurred if the acquisitions had been in effect for the period presented or of future results.

 

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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Note 11. Restructuring and Integration Costs

We have undertaken certain restructuring activities in connection with our acquisition of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. (“Keystone”) completed in the fourth quarter of 2007. The restructuring plan included the elimination of duplicate headcount at Keystone’s corporate headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee shortly after the closing of the acquisition and the incorporation of our existing aftermarket operations into the Keystone business. We performed an analysis of the overlapping facilities and delivery routes to identify the facilities and routes that could be combined or closed to eliminate duplication with existing LKQ facilities. Drivers and some facility personnel have been terminated or relocated as a result of the combination of routes and locations. Certain facilities were closed and the inventory was moved to the combined facility. Additionally, the LKQ aftermarket accounting function was centralized in Ohio, while Keystone’s accounting system is centralized and located in California. During the second quarter of 2009, we substantially completed the process of combining the accounting function for all aftermarket operations at the Keystone accounting center in California. The restructuring activities included the migration of the systems utilized by the LKQ aftermarket facilities to the Keystone system. Certain costs related to Keystone businesses were accrued as part of purchase accounting while certain costs related to existing LKQ businesses were recorded through charges to restructuring expense.

We finalized our restructuring plans within one year from the date of our acquisition of Keystone. If there are settlements of obligations accrued as part of purchase accounting for less than the expected amount, any excess reserves will be reversed with a corresponding decrease in goodwill. Any additional reserves required in the future will be recorded through charges to expense. Restructuring activities associated with our existing operations are being charged to expense.

We have established reserves for severance and related benefits resulting from the integration and costs related to the closure of existing facilities. The facility relocation and other restructuring charges are generally expensed and paid in the same reporting period. Accrued restructuring expenses are included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The changes in accrued restructuring expenses related to the Keystone integration plan from the acquisition date to December 31, 2008 and during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Severance
Related
Costs
    Excess
Facility
Costs
    Facility
Relocation
and Closure
Costs
    Other     Total  

Reserves established through purchase accounting

   $ 10,433      $ 1,816      $ —        $ 488      $ 12,737   

Reserves established through restructuring expense

     799        2,240        4,039        1,511        8,589   

Payments

     (10,946     (1,909     (4,039     (1,999     (18,893
                                        

Balance at December 31, 2008

   $ 286      $ 2,147      $ —        $ —        $ 2,433   
                                        

Reserves established through restructuring expense

     511        852        547        —          1,910   

Payments

     (642     (1,911     (547     —          (3,100
                                        

Balance at September 30, 2009

   $ 155      $ 1,088      $ —        $ —        $ 1,243   
                                        

The excess facility costs are expected to be paid over the remaining terms of the leases through 2013. The severance and related benefit costs are expected to be paid through 2010.

Restructuring and integration expenses associated with our operations totaled approximately $1.9 million and $6.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and are included in Restructuring expenses on the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, these charges include $0.5 million to move inventory between facilities and migrate the systems utilized by the LKQ facilities to the Keystone system and $0.5 million of severance and related benefit costs. Additionally, we recognized $0.9 million of reserves related to our excess facilities. The reserves were required to account for changes in estimates regarding sublease recoveries on the facilities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the restructuring charges included costs to move inventory between facilities, migrate systems, and standardize processes and procedures totaling $4.7 million. We also recognized costs associated with the closure of existing facilities due to overlap with acquired Keystone locations of $2.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

 

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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Note 12. Income Taxes

At the end of each interim period, we estimate our annual effective tax rate and apply that rate to our interim earnings. We also record the tax impact of certain unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and the effects of changes in tax laws or rates, in the interim period in which they occur.

The computation of the annual estimated effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and significant judgment including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, projections of the proportion of income earned and taxed in state and foreign jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, additional information is obtained or as the tax environment changes.

Our effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was 39.1% compared with 39.6% for the comparable prior year period.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview

We provide replacement systems, components, and parts needed to repair vehicles (cars and trucks). Buyers of vehicle replacement products have the option to purchase from primarily four sources: new products produced by original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), which are commonly known as OEM products; new products produced by companies other than the OEMs, which are sometimes referred to as “aftermarket” products; recycled products originally produced by OEMs, which we refer to as recycled OEM products; and used products that have been refurbished. We participate in the markets for recycled OEM products as well as the market for collision repair aftermarket products. We obtain aftermarket products and salvage vehicles from a variety of sources, and we dismantle the salvage vehicles to obtain a comprehensive range of vehicle products that we distribute into the vehicle repair market. We also engage in the following related businesses: refurbishing bumpers, wheels, head lamps and tail lamps; operating self-service facilities that permit retail customers to remove and purchase recycled automotive products; and recycling heavy-duty truck parts. After we have recovered all the products we intend to resell, the remaining materials are crushed and sold to scrap processors.

We are the largest nationwide provider of recycled OEM products and related services, with sales, processing, and distribution facilities that reach most major markets in the United States. In October 2007, we acquired Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., the nation’s leading distributor of aftermarket collision parts. As a result, we are the largest nationwide provider of aftermarket collision replacement products, and refurbished bumper covers and wheels. We believe there are opportunities for growth in these product lines through acquisitions and internal development.

Our revenue, cost of goods sold, and operating results have fluctuated on a quarterly and annual basis in the past and can be expected to continue to fluctuate in the future as a result of a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control. Please refer to the Forward-Looking Statements presented below and the risk factors enumerated in Item 1A in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2009, as supplemented in subsequent filings. Due to these factors, our operating results in future periods can be expected to fluctuate. Accordingly, our historical results of operations may not be indicative of future performance.

Acquisitions

Since our inception in 1998 we have pursued a growth strategy of both organic growth and acquisitions. We have pursued acquisitions that we believe will help drive profitability, cash flow and stockholder value. Our principal focus for acquisitions is companies that will expand our geographic presence and our ability to provide a wider choice of alternative vehicle replacement products and services to our customers.

In the first nine months of 2009, we acquired five businesses (three in the wholesale parts business and two in the recycled heavy duty truck parts business). The acquisitions enabled us to increase our geographic presence in the wholesale parts business and expand our network of recycled heavy duty truck parts facilities.

In October 2009, we acquired Greenleaf Auto Recyclers, LLC (“Greenleaf”) from Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (“SSI”). Greenleaf operates OEM wholesale recycling businesses from 17 operating locations. We plan to merge certain locations together with our existing wholesale recycling operations, which will result in the elimination of approximately 11 operating locations. This acquisition enables us to increase our geographic presence and increase our capacity in numerous markets.

In August 2008, we acquired Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking (“PYP”), an operator of multiple self-service facilities in the state of California. During 2008, we also acquired seven other businesses (four in the wholesale parts business and three in the recycled heavy duty truck parts business). These acquisitions included two businesses in Canada. The 2008 acquisitions enabled us to expand our presence in existing markets, increase our geographic presence in the Canadian market and become a provider of recycled heavy duty truck parts.

Divestitures

In October 2009, we sold to SSI four retail oriented self-service recycling facilities in Oregon and Washington. We also sold certain business assets to SSI related to two self-service facilities in Northern California and a self-service facility in Portland, Oregon. We will close the two self-service facilities in Northern California and convert the self-service operation in Portland to a wholesale recycling business. We have also agreed, subject to customary closing conditions, to sell to SSI two self-service recycling facilities in Dallas, Texas with an anticipated closing date in mid-January 2010. Certain of these facilities qualified for treatment as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2009. The financial results and assets and liabilities of these facilities are segregated from our continuing operations and presented as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of income for all periods presented. Unless otherwise noted, this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations relates only to financial results from continuing operations.

 

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Sources of Revenue

We generate the majority of our revenue from the sale of vehicle replacement products and related services. In 2008, sales of vehicle replacement products represented approximately 86% of our consolidated sales. We divide our vehicle replacement products into two categories: (i) recycled products and related products and services and (ii) aftermarket, other new and refurbished products. Recycled products, which includes our salvage and self-service operations, was our largest sales category in prior years. With the acquisition of Keystone, the percentage of our revenue derived from the sales of aftermarket, other new and refurbished products now exceeds the recycled products category.

We sell the majority of our vehicle replacement products to collision repair shops and mechanical repair shops. Our vehicle replacement products include engines, transmissions, front-ends, doors, trunk lids, bumpers, hoods, fenders, grilles, valances, wheels, head lamps, and tail lamps. For an additional fee, we sell extended warranty contracts for certain mechanical products. These contracts cover the cost of parts and labor and are sold for periods of six months, one year, or two years. We defer the revenue from such contracts and recognize it ratably over the term of the contracts. The demand for our products and services is influenced by several factors, including the number of vehicles in operation, the number of miles being driven, the frequency and severity of vehicle accidents, availability and pricing of new parts, seasonal weather patterns, and local weather conditions. Additionally, automobile insurers exert significant influence over collision repair shops as to how an insured vehicle is repaired and the cost level of the products used in the repair process. Accordingly, we consider automobile insurers to be key demand drivers of our products. While they are not our direct customers, we do provide insurance carriers services in an effort to promote the increased usage of alternative replacement products in the repair process. Such services include the review of vehicle repair order estimates, direct quotation services to insurance company adjusters, and an aftermarket parts quality and service assurance program. We neither charge a fee to the insurance carriers for these services nor adjust our pricing of parts for our customers when we perform these services for insurance carriers.

There is no standard price for recycled OEM products, but rather a pricing structure that varies from day to day based upon such factors as product availability, quality, demand, new OEM replacement product prices, the age of the vehicle being repaired, and competitor pricing. The pricing for aftermarket and refurbished products is determined based on a number of factors, including availability, quality, demand, new OEM replacement product prices, and competitor pricing.

In 2008, revenue from other sources represented approximately 14% of our consolidated sales. These other sources include scrap sales, bulk sales to mechanical remanufacturers, and sales of aluminum ingots and sows. We derive scrap metal from several sources, including OEMs and other entities that contract with us to dismantle and scrap certain vehicles (which we refer to as “crush only” vehicles) and from vehicles that have been used in both our wholesale and self service recycling operations. Revenue from other sources has grown in recent years due to higher scrap sales from our recycle and wheel operations, including crush only vehicles, and higher bulk sales of certain products to mechanical remanufacturers. Beginning in October 2008 and continuing into 2009, quarterly revenue from other sources has declined relative to the same period in the prior year. This trend is due to lower scrap metal and other metal prices and a reduction in the volume of crush only vehicles acquired. Revenue from other sources will fluctuate from period to period based on commodity prices and the volume of vehicles we sell for scrap.

When we obtain mechanical products from dismantled vehicles and determine they are damaged, or when we have a surplus of a certain mechanical product type, we sell them in bulk to mechanical remanufacturers. The majority of these products are sorted by product type and model type. Examples of such products are engine blocks and heads, transmissions, starters, alternators, and air conditioner compressors.

Cost of Goods Sold

Our cost of goods sold for recycled OEM products includes the price we pay for the salvage vehicle and, where applicable, auction, storage, and towing fees. Our cost of goods sold also includes labor and other costs we incur to acquire and dismantle such vehicles. Since 2006, our labor and labor-related costs related to acquisition and dismantling have accounted for approximately 7% of our cost of goods sold for vehicles we dismantle. We are facing increasing competition in the purchase of salvage vehicles from shredders and scrap recyclers, internet-based buyers, and others. The acquisition and dismantling of salvage vehicles is a manual process and, as a result, energy costs are not material.

Our cost of goods sold for aftermarket products includes the price we pay for the parts, freight, and other inventoried costs such as allocated overhead and import fees and duties, where applicable. Our aftermarket products are acquired from a number of vendors. Our cost of goods sold for refurbished wheels, bumpers and lights includes the price we pay for inventory, freight, and costs to refurbish the parts, including direct and indirect labor, rent, depreciation and other overhead related to refurbishing operations.

 

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In the event we do not have a recycled OEM product or suitable aftermarket product in our inventory to fill a customer order, we attempt to purchase the part from a competitor. We refer to these parts as brokered products. Since 2006, the revenue from brokered products that we sell to our customers has ranged from 2% to 5% of our total revenue. The gross margin on brokered product sales as a percentage of revenue is generally less than half of what we achieve from sales of our own inventory because we must pay higher prices for these products.

Some of our mechanical products are sold with a standard six-month warranty against defects. We record the estimated warranty costs at the time of sale using historical warranty claim information to project future warranty claims activity and related expenses. We also sell separately priced extended warranty contracts for certain mechanical products. The expense related to extended warranty claims is recognized when the claim is made.

Expenses

Our facility and warehouse expenses primarily include our costs to operate our distribution, self-service, and warehouse facilities. These costs include labor for plant management and facility and warehouse personnel, stock-based compensation, facility rent, property and liability insurance, utilities, and other occupancy costs. The costs included in facility and warehouse expenses do not relate to inventory processing or conversion activities and, as such, are classified below the gross margin line on our consolidated statements of income.

Our distribution expenses primarily include our costs to deliver our products to our customers. Included in our distribution expense category are labor costs for drivers, local delivery and transfer truck rentals and subcontractor costs, vehicle repairs and maintenance, insurance, and fuel.

Our selling and marketing expenses primarily include our advertising, promotion, and marketing costs; salary and commission expenses for sales personnel; sales training; telephone and other communication expenses; and bad debt expense. Since 2006, personnel costs have accounted for approximately 80% of our selling and marketing expenses. Most of our product sales personnel are paid on a commission basis. The number and quality of our sales force is critical to our ability to respond to our customers’ needs and increase our sales volume. Our objective is to continually evaluate our sales force, develop and implement training programs, and utilize appropriate measurements to assess our selling effectiveness.

Our general and administrative expenses primarily include the costs of our corporate and regional offices that provide corporate and field management, treasury, accounting, legal, payroll, business development, human resources, and information systems functions. These costs include wages and benefits for corporate, regional and administrative personnel, stock-based compensation, long term incentive compensation, accounting, legal and other professional fees, office supplies, telephone and other communication costs, insurance and rent.

Seasonality

Our operating results are subject to quarterly variations based on a variety of factors, influenced primarily by seasonal changes in weather patterns. During the winter months we tend to have higher demand for our products because there are more weather related accidents. In addition, the cost of salvage vehicles tends to be lower as more weather related accidents occur, generating a larger supply of total loss vehicles.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, assumptions, and judgments, including those related to revenue recognition, inventory valuation, allowance for doubtful accounts, business combinations, goodwill impairment, self-insurance programs, contingencies, accounting for income taxes, and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The results of these estimates form the basis for our judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and our recognition of revenue. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize and report revenue from the sale of vehicle replacement products when they are shipped and title has transferred, subject to a reserve for returns, discounts, and allowances that management estimates based upon historical information. A replacement product would ordinarily be returned within a few days of shipment. Our customers may earn discounts based upon sales volumes or sales volumes coupled with prompt payment. Allowances are normally given within a few days following product shipment. We analyze historical returns and allowances activity by comparing the items to the original invoice amounts and dates. We use this information to project future returns and allowances on products sold. If actual returns and allowances are higher than our historical experience, there would be an adverse impact on our operating results in the period of occurrence.

For an additional fee, we also sell extended warranty contracts for certain mechanical products. Revenue from these contracts is deferred and recognized ratably over the term of the contracts.

Inventory Accounting

Salvage Inventory. Salvage inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market. Our salvage inventory cost is established based upon the price we pay for a vehicle, and includes buying; dismantling; and, where applicable, auction, storage, and towing fees. Inventory carrying value is determined using the average cost to sales percentage at each of our facilities and applying that percentage to the facility’s inventory at expected selling prices. The average cost to sales percentage is derived from each facility’s historical vehicle profitability for salvage vehicles purchased at auction or from contracted rates for salvage vehicles acquired under direct procurement arrangements.

Aftermarket and Refurbished Product Inventory. Aftermarket and refurbished product inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market. Our aftermarket inventory cost is based on the average price we pay for parts, and includes expenses incurred for freight and buying, where applicable. For items purchased from foreign sources, import fees and duties and transportation insurance are also included. Our refurbished product inventory cost is based on the average price we pay for wheel, bumper and lamp cores, and includes expenses incurred for freight, buying and refurbishing overhead.

For all inventory, our carrying value is reduced regularly to reflect the age and current anticipated demand for our products. If actual demand differs from our estimates, additional reductions to our inventory carrying value would be necessary in the period such determination is made.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on our assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts, the aging of the accounts receivable, and our historical experience. Our allowance for doubtful accounts at September 30, 2009 was approximately $6.2 million, which represents 4.3% of gross receivables. If actual defaults are higher than our historical experience, our allowance for doubtful accounts may be insufficient to cover the uncollectible receivables, which would have an adverse impact on our operating results in the period of occurrence. A 10% change in the 2008 annual write-off rate would result in a change in the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $0.6 million. For our vehicle replacement parts operations, our exposure to uncollectible accounts receivable is generally limited because the majority of our sales are to a large number of small customers that are geographically dispersed. We also have certain customers in our vehicle replacement parts operations that pay for products at the time of delivery. The aluminum smelter and our mechanical core operation sell in larger quantities to a small number of distributors, foundry customers and remanufacturers. As a result, our exposure to uncollectible accounts receivable is greater in these operations. We control credit risk through obtaining credit approvals, applying credit limits, and monitoring collection status and receivable aging statistics.

 

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Business Combinations

For acquisitions completed prior to January 1, 2009, we have applied the guidance in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141”) for performing purchase price allocations. Effective on January 1, 2009, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”) (formerly SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations”). The acquisition purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values. The purchase price allocation is subject to change during the twelve month period subsequent to the acquisition date, with the adjustments reflected prospectively for acquisitions under SFAS 141 and retrospectively for those under ASC 805. We utilize management estimates and an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining the fair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and contingent consideration granted. Such estimates and valuations require us to make significant assumptions, including projections of future events and operating performance.

Goodwill Impairment

We are required to test our goodwill for impairment at least annually. The determination of the value of goodwill requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect our consolidated financial statements. In assessing the recoverability of our goodwill, we must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets. In response to changes in industry and market conditions, we may be required to strategically realign our resources and consider restructuring, disposing of, or otherwise exiting businesses, which could result in an impairment of goodwill. We perform goodwill impairment tests annually in the fourth quarter and between annual tests whenever events may indicate that an impairment exists. With the decision to sell a portion of our self-service operations, we conducted a goodwill impairment test for both the allocated goodwill associated with the facilities to be disposed and our ongoing self-service reporting unit as of September 30, 2009. Both tests indicated that the goodwill was not impaired. A 10% decrease in the fair value estimate of the self-service reporting unit in the September 30, 2009 impairment test would not have changed this determination.

Effective in the third quarter of 2009, our vehicle replacement products operations were organized into three operating segments, comprised of our wholesale recycled OEM and aftermarket products, self-service retail products, and recycled heavy duty truck products. We will utilize these three operating segments as reporting units, without aggregation, for purposes of goodwill impairment testing in 2009.

Our goodwill would be considered impaired if the net book value of a reporting unit exceeded its estimated fair value. The fair value estimates are established using an equal weighting of the results of a discounted cash flow methodology and a comparative market multiples approach. We believe that using two methods to determine fair value limits the chances of an unrepresentative valuation. As of September 30, 2009, we had $930.6 million in goodwill subject to future impairment tests. If we were required to recognize goodwill impairments, we would report those impairment losses as part of our operating results. We determined that no adjustments were necessary when we performed our annual impairment testing in the fourth quarter of 2008. A 10% decrease in the fair value estimates of the reporting units (other than our self-service reporting unit) in the fourth quarter of 2008 impairment test would not have changed this determination.

Self-Insurance Programs

We self-insure a portion of employee medical benefits under the terms of our employee health insurance program. We purchase certain stop-loss insurance to limit our liability exposure. We also self-insure a portion of our property and casualty risk, which includes automobile liability, general liability, workers’ compensation and property under deductible insurance programs. The insurance premium costs are expensed over the contract periods.

We record an accrual for the claims expense related to our employee medical benefits, automobile liability, general liability, and workers’ compensation claims based upon the expected amount of all such claims. If actual claims are higher than what we anticipated, our accrual might be insufficient to cover our claims costs, and we would increase our claims expense in that period to cover the shortfall.

 

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Contingencies

We are subject to the possibility of various loss contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business resulting from litigation, claims and other commitments, and from a variety of environmental and pollution control laws and regulations. We consider the likelihood of loss or the incurrence of a liability, as well as our ability to reasonably estimate the amount of loss, in determining loss contingencies. We accrue an estimated loss contingency when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We determine the amount of reserves, if any, with the assistance of our outside legal counsel. We regularly evaluate current information available to us to determine whether the accruals should be adjusted. If the amount of an actual loss were greater than the amount we have accrued, the excess loss would have an adverse impact on our operating results in the period that the loss occurred. If the loss contingency is subsequently determined to no longer be probable, the amount of loss contingency previously accrued would be included in our operating results in the period such determination was made.

Accounting for Income Taxes

All income tax amounts reflect the use of the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial and income tax reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We operate in multiple tax jurisdictions with different tax rates, and we determine the allocation of income to each of these jurisdictions based upon various estimates and assumptions.

We record a provision for taxes based upon our effective income tax rate. We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that we expect is more likely than not to be realized. We consider historical taxable income, expectations, and risks associated with our estimates of future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. We had a valuation allowance of $0.9 million at both September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 against our deferred tax assets. Should we determine that it is more likely than not that we would be able to realize all of our deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the net deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made. Conversely, should we determine that it is more likely than not that we would not be able to realize all of our deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the net deferred tax assets would decrease income in the period such determination was made.

We recognize the benefits of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in tax returns in the provision for income taxes only for those positions that are more-likely-than-not to be realized. We recognize interest accrued relating to unrecognized tax benefits in our income tax expense. In the normal course of business we will undergo tax audits by various tax jurisdictions. Such audits often require an extended period of time to complete and may result in income tax adjustments if changes to the allocation are required between jurisdictions with different tax rates. Our operations involve dealing with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions and resolution of disputes arising from federal, state, and international tax audits. With the adoption of ASC 805 on January 1, 2009, changes in accruals for uncertainties arising from the resolution of pre-acquisition contingencies and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances of acquired businesses after the measurement period will be recorded in earnings in the period the changes are determined. Adjustments to other tax accruals we make are generally recognized in the period they are determined.

Stock-Based Compensation

We measure compensation cost for all share-based payments (including employee stock options) at fair value and recognize compensation expense for all awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award.

Several key factors and assumptions affect the valuation models currently utilized for valuing our stock option awards. We have been in existence since February 1998 and have been a public company since October 2003. We have elected to use the Black-Scholes valuation model. We use the simplified method in developing an estimate of expected life of share options and will continue to use this method until we have the historical data necessary to provide a reasonable estimate of expected life. Key assumptions used in determining the fair value of stock options granted in 2009 were: expected term of 6.3 years; risk-free interest rate of 1.84%; dividend yield of 0%; forfeiture rate of 6.7%; and volatility of 44.6%.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in Note 2 to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to new accounting standards.

 

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Segment Reporting

Over 95% of our operations are conducted in the United States. During 2004, we acquired a recycled OEM products business with locations in Guatemala and Costa Rica. Since 2007, we have acquired a total of five recycled OEM products businesses located in Canada. Keystone, which we acquired in October 2007, has bumper refurbishing operations in Mexico and aftermarket products businesses located in Canada. Revenue generated and properties located outside of the United States are not material.

During the third quarter of 2009, we modified our management structure to add a Vice President Operations – Wholesale Parts, who is responsible for managing our wholesale recycled OEM and aftermarket products operations for the nine geographic regions. With this change, our vehicle replacement products operations are organized into three operating segments, comprised of wholesale recycled OEM and aftermarket products, self-service retail products and recycled heavy duty truck products. These segments are aggregated into one reportable segment because they possess similar economic characteristics and have common products and services, customers and methods of distribution. The vehicle replacement products operations account for over 95% of our revenue, earnings and assets.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth statement of operations data as a percentage of total revenue for the periods indicated:

 

     Three Months
Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
 

Statement of Operations Data:

   2009     2008     2009     2008  

Revenue

   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0

Cost of goods sold

   54.5   56.0   54.8   55.2

Gross margin

   45.5   44.0   45.2   44.8

Facility and warehouse expenses

   9.8   9.7   9.7   9.2

Distribution expenses

   9.2   9.7   8.9   9.5

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   13.3   12.5   13.3   12.8

Restructuring expenses

   0.2   0.5   0.1   0.5

Depreciation and amortization

   1.7   1.5   1.7   1.5

Operating income

   11.3   10.0   11.5   11.3

Other expense, net

   1.6   1.7   1.5   1.8

Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

   9.8   8.3   10.0   9.5

Income from continuing operations

   6.1   5.0   6.1   5.7

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

   -0.2   0.2   0.0   0.3

Net income

   5.9   5.2   6.1   6.0

Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

Revenue. Our revenue increased 2.7% to $494.8 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $481.6 million for the comparable period of 2008. The increase in revenue was primarily due to the higher volume of products we sold and business acquisitions, partially offset by reduced revenue from scrap metal and other metal sales resulting from a decline in commodity prices and lower service revenue due to lower volumes of crush only vehicles. While our total organic revenue declined 1.3%, our organic revenue growth rate for parts and services was 5.5% during the three month period ended September 30, 2009.

Cost of Goods Sold. Our cost of goods sold decreased slightly to $269.7 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $269.8 million in the comparable period of 2008. As a percentage of revenue, cost of goods sold decreased to 54.5% from 56.0%. The improvement in our cost of goods sold was due primarily to favorable salvage acquisition prices in 2009 compared to 2008 and to lower costs for aftermarket products as a result of reductions in steel prices in 2009.

Gross Margin. Our gross margin increased 6.3% to $225.1 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $211.8 million in the comparable period of 2008. As a percentage of revenue, gross margin increased to 45.5% from 44.0%. The increase in our gross margin percentage is due primarily to the factors noted in Cost of Goods Sold above.

Facility and Warehouse Expenses. Facility and warehouse expenses increased 2.9% to $48.3 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $47.0 million in the comparable period of 2008. Our facility and warehouse expenses increased by $1.4 million due primarily to $2.1 million from business acquisitions (primarily the acquisition of PYP in August 2008) and $0.7 million of higher labor and labor related costs, partially offset by $0.3 million of lower fuel costs, $0.4 million of lower rent and utility costs, $0.2 million of lower supplies expense and $0.3 million of lower losses on fixed asset dispositions. As a percentage of revenue, facility and warehouse expenses increased to 9.8% from 9.7%.

 

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Distribution Expenses. Distribution expenses decreased 1.9% to $45.6 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $46.5 million in the comparable period of 2008. Distribution expenses in dollar terms declined relative to the third quarter of 2008 as a reduction in fuel costs of $3.1 million was partially offset by $1.3 million in distribution costs from our business acquisitions and $0.3 million of higher freight costs. As a percentage of revenue, our distribution expenses decreased to 9.2% from 9.7% primarily due to lower fuel costs on a higher revenue base.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 9.1% to $65.9 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $60.4 million in the comparable period of 2008. Our business acquisitions accounted for $2.3 million in higher costs, primarily in labor and labor-related expenses. Our remaining selling, general and administrative expenses also increased primarily due to higher labor and labor-related costs of $2.3 million (mostly incentive based compensation), higher professional fees (primarily related to information systems) of $1.8 million, higher telephone and data line expenses of $0.4 million and higher maintenance costs of $0.4 million, partially offset by $1.1 million of lower advertising and promotion expenses and $0.7 million of lower bad debt expense. As a percentage of revenue, our selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to 13.3% from 12.5% primarily due to higher incentive compensation and professional fees.

Restructuring Expenses. Restructuring expenses decreased 64.5% to $0.9 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $2.4 million in the comparable period of 2008. The restructuring expenses relate to the integration of Keystone into pre-existing LKQ operations. The restructuring expenses in the three month period ended September 30, 2009 are the result of changes in the estimated reserve requirements for facilities that we have ceased using as a result of the Keystone integration. While we do not expect further restructuring expenses related to the Keystone acquisition, we do expect to incur future restructuring expenses due to the integration of the Greenleaf acquisition on October 1, 2009. See “Acquisitions” and “Divestitures” above for further information concerning the Greenleaf transaction.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization (including that reported in cost of goods sold above) increased 13.4% to $9.2 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $8.1 million in the comparable period of 2008. Business acquisitions accounted for $0.4 million of the increase in depreciation and amortization expense. Increased levels of property and equipment accounted for the remaining increase in depreciation and amortization expense. As a percentage of revenue, depreciation and amortization increased to 1.7% from 1.5%.

Operating Income. Operating income increased 16.4% to $56.0 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $48.2 million in the comparable period of 2008. As a percentage of revenue, operating income increased to 11.3% from 10.0%. The increase in operating income in dollars and as a percentage of revenue was primarily due to improved gross margins, lower fuel costs and lower restructuring expenses.

Other (Income) Expense. Total other expense, net decreased 5.5% to $7.8 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $8.2 million for the comparable period of 2008. The decrease in other expense, net is due primarily to interest expense. Net interest expense decreased 5.0% to $7.8 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $8.2 million for the comparable period of 2008. Our average bank borrowings were approximately $8.3 million lower at September 30, 2009 as compared to September 30, 2008, due primarily to scheduled repayments. Our average effective interest rate on our bank borrowings was 4.9% in the third quarter of both 2009 and 2008.

Provision for Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes increased 13.2% to $18.1 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $16.0 million in the comparable period of 2008, due primarily to higher income before provision for income taxes. Our effective income tax rate was 37.6% and 40.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The lower effective income tax rate in 2009 was due to discrete benefits of $0.6 million resulting primarily from higher state tax credits and a change in our assessment of the realizability of a state net operating loss. Additionally, the effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included $0.4 million in discrete charges related to valuation allowance adjustments.

(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes. The (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes, increased (186.5%) to a loss of $1.0 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2009, from $1.1 million of income in the comparable period of 2008. The loss increased primarily due to a pre-tax impairment charge of $3.5 million ($2.2 million net of tax) related primarily to leasehold improvements at two self-service facilities that are being closed that are not recoverable.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

Revenue. Our revenue increased 3.3% to $1.5 billion for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $1.4 billion for the comparable period of 2008. The increase in revenue was primarily due to the higher volume of products we sold and business acquisitions, partially offset by reduced revenue from scrap metal and other metal sales resulting from a decline in commodity prices and lower service revenue due to lower volumes of crush only vehicles. While our total organic revenue declined 1.4% in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, our organic revenue growth rate for parts and services was 6.1% during the nine month period ended September 30, 2009.

 

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Cost of Goods Sold. Our cost of goods sold increased 2.6% to $817.1 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $796.8 million in the comparable period of 2008. The increase in cost of goods sold was primarily due to increased volume of products sold. As a percentage of revenue, cost of goods sold decreased to 54.8% from 55.2%. The improvement in our cost of goods sold was due primarily to favorable salvage acquisition prices in the third quarter of 2009 compared to the third quarter of 2008 and to lower costs for aftermarket products as a result of reductions in steel prices in 2009.

Gross Margin. Our gross margin increased 4.3% to $674.9 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $647.0 million in the comparable period of 2008. Our gross margin increased primarily due to increased volume. As a percentage of revenue, gross margin increased to 45.2% from 44.8%. The increase in our gross margin percentage is due primarily to the factors noted in Cost of Goods Sold above.

Facility and Warehouse Expenses. Facility and warehouse expenses increased 8.9% to $145.1 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $133.2 million in the comparable period of 2008. Our facility and warehouse expenses increased by $11.9 million due primarily to $14.4 million from business acquisitions (primarily the acquisition of PYP in August 2008) and $0.7 million of higher labor and labor-related costs, partially offset by lower rent expense of $0.7 million, lower fuel costs of $0.7 million, a reduction in insurance premiums and claims cost of $0.4 million, lower utility expenses of $0.3 million and lower supplies expense of $0.2 million. As a percentage of revenue, facility and warehouse expenses increased to 9.7% from 9.2%. This increase was due primarily to the PYP acquisition, as facility and warehouse expenses are a higher percentage of revenue in our self service operations as compared to our wholesale recycling and aftermarket operations.

Distribution Expenses. Distribution expenses decreased 2.9% to $132.6 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $136.6 million in the comparable period of 2008. Distribution expenses in dollar terms declined relative to the comparable period of 2008 as a reduction in fuel costs of $10.3 million was partially offset by $3.2 million in distribution costs from our business acquisitions, $1.6 million in higher third party freight costs, $0.8 million of higher labor and labor-related costs and $0.7 million in higher other distribution costs. As a percentage of revenue, our distribution expenses decreased to 8.9% from 9.5% primarily due to lower fuel costs on a higher revenue base.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 7.1% to $198.7 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $185.5 million in the comparable period of 2008. Our business acquisitions accounted for $9.8 million in higher costs, primarily in labor and labor-related expenses. Our remaining selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher labor and labor related expenses of $0.6 million, higher professional fees of $4.7 million, and higher maintenance costs of $1.0 million, partially offset by lower advertising and promotion expenses of $2.3 million and lower bad debt expense of $1.5 million. As a percentage of revenue our selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to 13.3% from 12.8% due to higher professional fees.

Restructuring Expenses. Restructuring expenses decreased 71.6% to $1.9 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, compared to $6.7 million in the comparable period of 2008. The restructuring expenses reported to date relate to the integration of Keystone into pre-existing LKQ operations.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization (including that reported in cost of goods sold above) increased 15.6% to $27.4 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $23.7 million in the comparable period of 2008. Business acquisitions accounted for $1.3 million of the increase in depreciation and amortization expense. Increased property and equipment accounted for the remaining increase in depreciation and amortization expense. As a percentage of revenue, depreciation and amortization increased to 1.7% from 1.5%.

Operating Income. Operating income increased 5.2% to $171.7 million in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 from $163.3 million in the comparable period of 2008. As a percentage of revenue, operating income increased to 11.5% from 11.3%. The increase in operating income in dollars and as a percentage of revenue was primarily due to improved gross margins and lower restructuring expenses.

Other (Income) Expense. Total other expense, net decreased 12.6% to $22.9 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $26.2 million for the comparable period of 2008. The decrease in other expense, net is due primarily to interest expense. Net interest expense decreased 14.2% to $23.1 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $26.9 million for the comparable period of 2008. Our average bank borrowings were approximately $9.9 million lower for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the comparable period of 2008 due primarily to scheduled repayments. In addition, our average effective interest rate on our bank borrowings was 4.9% in the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 compared to 5.4% in the comparable period of 2008.

 

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Provision for Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes increased 7.1% to $58.2 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $54.3 million in the comparable period of 2008. Our effective income tax rate was 39.1% and 39.6% in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The provision for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 includes $0.2 million in net discrete benefits resulting primarily from higher state tax credits, partially offset by provisions for uncertain tax positions and changes in a state tax law. The provision for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 includes $0.7 million in net discrete charges primarily related to valuation allowance adjustments and settlement of a state tax audit.

(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes. The (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of taxes, increased (107.2%) to a loss of $0.3 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, from $4.2 million of income in the comparable period of 2008. The loss increased primarily due to a pre-tax impairment charge of $3.5 million ($2.2 million net of tax) related primarily to leasehold improvements at two self service facilities that are being closed that will not be recoverable, and lower revenue from scrap metal and other metal sales in 2009 resulting from a decline in commodity prices.

2009 Outlook

We estimate that excluding the impact of any restructuring expenses or the impact of fixed asset impairments and gains related to transactions with SSI, full year 2009 net income and total diluted earnings per share (i.e. including continuing operations and discontinued operations) will be in the range of $120 million to $124 million and $0.83 to $0.86, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of ongoing liquidity are cash flows from our operations and our credit facility. At September 30, 2009, we had $166.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and $65.3 million available under our bank credit agreement ($100 million commitment less outstanding revolver borrowings of $8.9 million and letters of credit of $25.8 million). See Note 5, “Long-Term Obligations,” to the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information on our credit facilities.

On October 27, 2009, the bank credit agreement was amended pursuant to which (i) Lehman Commercial Paper (“LCP”) resigned from its capacities as the administrative agent and swing line lender, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch was appointed as the successor administrative agent, (ii) the swing line credit facility was eliminated, and (iii) the revolving credit facility was reduced by $15 million (LCP’s portion of the revolver funding commitment). Thus the total amount now available under our revolving facilities is $100 million.

We do not believe that the changes effected pursuant to the October 27, 2009 amendments to the credit agreement will have a material adverse impact on us. Since we entered into the credit facility in October 2007, our average availability under the revolving facilities, excluding the LCP portion, has been approximately $73 million, and the highest amounts outstanding under our revolving facilities and in the form of letters of credit were $8.9 million and $26.5 million, respectively. We have not utilized the revolving facilities as a primary source of liquidity, but we do maintain sufficient availability if needs arise.

Borrowings under the credit facility accrue interest at variable rates, which depend on the type (U.S. dollar or Canadian dollar) and duration of the borrowing, plus an applicable margin rate. The weighted-average interest rate on borrowings outstanding against our senior secured credit facility at September 30, 2009 (after giving effect to the interest rate swap contracts in force, described in Note 6, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) was 4.42%, before debt issuance cost amortization. Borrowings against the senior secured credit facility totaled $631.3 million and $638.3 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, of which $27.4 million and $19.8 million are classified as current maturities, respectively.

Our liquidity needs are primarily to fund working capital requirements and expand our facilities and network. The procurement of inventory is the largest operating use of our funds. We normally pay for salvage vehicles acquired at salvage auctions and under some direct procurement arrangements at the time that we take possession of the vehicles. We normally pay for aftermarket parts purchases at the time of shipment or on standard payment terms, depending on the manufacturer and payment options offered. Wheel cores acquired from third parties are normally paid for on standard payment terms. We acquired approximately 46,800 and 125,700 wholesale salvage vehicles in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and 34,400 and 106,100 in the comparable periods of 2008. In addition, we acquired approximately 94,200 and 258,700 lower cost self-service and crush only vehicles in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and 89,300 and 219,900 in the comparable periods of 2008. PYP, which was acquired in August 2008, represented 28,300 and 81,700 of the self-service vehicles purchased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and 9,600 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Included in the total purchases of lower cost self-service and crush only vehicles above are purchases of self-service vehicles for our discontinued operations of 12,100 and 37,400 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and 12,500 and 33,100 for the comparable periods in 2008. Our purchases of aftermarket parts and wheels totaled approximately $126.5 million and $399.3 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, and $117.3 million and $366.4 million in the comparable periods of 2008.

 

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Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $135.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $105.3 million for the same period of 2008. Net income adjusted for non-cash depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation generated $123.7 million of cash in 2009, an $8.6 million increase over the same period of 2008. Receivables generated $18.7 million in cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, a $24.4 million increase in cash over the same period of 2008. Our cash inflows increased as a result of improved collections. Inventory, net of effects of purchase acquisitions, represented a cash outflow of $24.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009. We increased our purchases of aftermarket inventory during the first half of 2009 to increase our safety stock for new customer programs and to expand certain product categories to additional locations. While we previously expected aftermarket inventory levels to decrease in the second half of 2009, we altered our buying in the third quarter to increase our depth of inventory in response to rising customer demand, which caused inventory balances to grow. Our cash outflows related to restructuring activities have declined in 2009 relative to 2008. In the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we made payments of $3.1 million for restructuring costs, compared to $13.2 million in the same period of 2008. Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds, was $34.5 million in the first nine months of 2009 compared to $37.5 million in the same period of 2008. Estimated payments for the full year of 2008 exceeded our expected tax liability due to the reduction in our fourth quarter profitability, and as a result, we were able to reduce our estimated payments in 2009.

Net cash used in investing activities totaled $46.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $80.5 million for the same period of 2008. We invested $21.7 million of cash in acquisitions in 2009 and received a net $3.1 million on settlements of purchase price receivables and payables for 2008 acquisitions. In the comparable period of 2008, we spent $41.6 million for four acquisitions. Net property and equipment purchases were $29.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, which is $13.2 million below the capital expenditures for the comparable period in the prior year. The reduction in capital expenditures is driven by the timing of our projects as we believe that our full year 2009 spending will be between $65.0 million and $70.0 million, which would be comparable to the $66.9 million spent in 2008.

Net cash used in financing activities totaled $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $1.0 million for the same period of 2008. Beginning in the first quarter of 2009, our scheduled term loan payments increased to approximately $4.9 million per quarter in 2009 compared to $2.5 million per quarter in the prior year, which drives the increase in cash outflows for repayments under term loans. Repayments of other debt, which primarily consists of notes issued for business acquisitions, were $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $6.2 million in the prior year. Line of credit borrowings totaled $2.3 million in 2009, resulting from borrowings to fund a Canadian business acquisition. Cash generated from exercises of stock options provided $5.0 million and $4.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements reduced income taxes payable by $5.7 million and $8.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

As part of the consideration for business acquisitions completed during 2009, we issued promissory notes totaling approximately $1.1 million. The notes bear interest at annual rates of 2.0% to 4.25%, and interest is payable at maturity or in monthly installments.

We intend to continue to evaluate markets for potential growth through the internal development of redistribution centers, processing facilities, and warehouses, through further integration of aftermarket, refurbished and recycled OEM product facilities, and through selected business acquisitions. Our future liquidity and capital requirements will depend upon numerous factors, including the costs and timing of our internal development efforts and the success of those efforts, the costs and timing of expansion of our sales and marketing activities, and the costs and timing of future business acquisitions.

Cash flows from investing activities in the fourth quarter of 2009 will include business acquisitions, divestitures and capital expenditures. In October 2009, we completed the sale of certain of our self-service yards for $18.0 million, net of cash sold. The proceeds along with other free cash flows were used to acquire Greenleaf for $39.5 million, net of cash acquired. We estimate that our capital expenditures for the remainder of 2009, excluding business acquisitions, will be between $36 million and $41 million. We expect to use these funds for growth projects, including several major facility expansions, improvement of current facilities, and systems development projects. We anticipate that net cash provided by operating activities for 2009, which we estimate will be approximately $150 million, will be used to fund our capital expenditures.

We believe that our current cash and equivalents, cash provided by operating activities and funds available under our credit facility will be sufficient to meet our current operating and capital requirements. However, we may, from time to time, raise additional funds through public or private financing, strategic relationships, or other arrangements. There can be no assurance that additional funding, or refinancing of our credit facility, if needed, will be available on terms attractive to us, or at all. Furthermore, any additional equity financing may be dilutive to stockholders, and debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants. Our failure to raise capital if and when needed could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “will,” “plan,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “if,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project” and similar words or expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. However, these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different. These factors include, among other things, those described under Risk Factors in Item 1A of our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2009 as supplemented in subsequent filings.

Other matters set forth in this Quarterly Report may also cause our actual future results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. We cannot assure you that our expectations will prove to be correct. In addition, all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements mentioned above. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All of these forward-looking statements are based on our expectations as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Our results of operations are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily with respect to borrowings under our credit facility, where interest rates are tied to the prime rate, LIBOR or Canadian Bankers’ Acceptance rate. In March 2008, we implemented a policy to manage our exposure to variable interest rates on a portion of our outstanding variable rate debt instruments through the use of interest rate swap contracts. These contracts convert a portion of our variable rate debt to fixed rate, matching effective and maturity dates to specific debt instruments. All of our interest rate swap contracts are denominated in the currency that matches the underlying debt instrument and have been executed with banks (JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Deutsche Bank AG) that we believe are creditworthy. Net interest payments or receipts from interest rate swap contracts will be included as adjustments to interest expense in our consolidated income statement. As of September 30, 2009, three interest rate swap contracts representing a total of $500 million of notional amount were outstanding with various maturity dates through April 2011. All of these contracts are designated as cash flow hedges and modify the variable rate nature of that portion of our variable rate debt. The fair market value of our outstanding interest rate swap contracts at September 30, 2009 was a liability of approximately $12.2 million, and the value of such contracts is subject to changes in interest rates.

At September 30, 2009, we had unhedged variable rate debt of $131.3 million. Using sensitivity analysis to measure the impact of a 100 basis point movement in the interest rate, interest expense would change by $1.3 million annually.

We are also exposed to market risk related to price fluctuations in scrap metal and other metals. Market prices of these metals affect the amount that we pay for our inventory as well as the revenue that we generate from sales of these metals. As both our revenue and costs are affected by the price fluctuations, we tend to have a natural hedge against the changes. However, there is typically a lag between the metal price fluctuations, which influence our revenue, and inventory cost changes. Therefore, we can experience positive or negative margin effects in periods of rising or falling metal prices, particularly when such prices move rapidly. Scrap metal and other metal prices declined significantly in the fourth quarter of 2008, which had a negative effect on our revenue and margins. In the first nine months of 2009, we have experienced an improvement in gross margins relative to the fourth quarter of 2008 as inventory costs have fallen in response to the decline of scrap metal and other metal prices.

Additionally, we are exposed to currency fluctuations with respect to the purchase of aftermarket parts in Taiwan. While all transactions with manufacturers based in Taiwan are conducted in U.S. dollars, changes in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and the Taiwan dollar might impact the purchase price of aftermarket parts. We might not be able to pass on any price increases to customers. Under our present policies, we do not attempt to hedge this currency exchange rate exposure.

While our investment in foreign markets, including our operations in Central America and Canada, has grown through acquisitions in the past two years, the investment is immaterial to our consolidated operations. At present, we do not have a significant amount of non-functional currency transactions, and we do not attempt to hedge our foreign currency risk related to such transactions.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

As of September 30, 2009, the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of LKQ Corporation’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that we are able to record, process, summarize and report the information we are required to disclose in the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission within the required time periods. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There were no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2009 that were identified in connection with the evaluation referred to above that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

None.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and the trading price of our common stock. Please refer to our annual report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2008, for information concerning risks and uncertainties that could negatively impact us.

The following statement represents changes and/or additions to the risks and uncertainties previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K.

If our business relationships with insurance companies end, we may lose important sales opportunities.

We rely on business relationships with several insurance companies. These insurance companies encourage vehicle repair facilities to use products we provide. The business relationships include in some cases participation in an aftermarket parts quality and service assurance program that may result in a higher usage of our aftermarket parts than would be the case without the program. Our arrangements with these companies may be terminated by them at any time, including in connection with their own business concerns relating to the offering, availability, standards or operations of the aftermarket parts quality and service assurance program. We rely on these relationships for sales to some collision repair shops, and a termination of these relationships may result in a loss of sales, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

In an Illinois lawsuit involving State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“Avery v. State Farm”), a jury decided in October 1999 that State Farm breached certain insurance contracts with its policyholders by using non-OEM parts to repair damaged vehicles when use of such parts did not restore the vehicle to its “pre-loss condition.” The jury found that State Farm misled its customers by not disclosing the use of non-OEM parts and the alleged inferiority of those parts. The jury assessed damages against State Farm of $456 million, and the judge assessed an additional $730 million of disgorgement and punitive damages for violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act. In April 2001, the Illinois Appellate Court upheld the verdict but reduced the damage award by $130 million because of duplicative damage awards. On August 18, 2005, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the awards made by the circuit court and found, among other things, that the plaintiffs had failed to establish any breach of contract on the part of State Farm. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of this case. As a result of this case, some insurance companies had reduced or eliminated their use of aftermarket products. Our financial results could be affected, perhaps adversely, if insurance companies modified or terminated the arrangements pursuant to which repair shops buy aftermarket or recycled OEM products from us due to a fear of similar claims with respect to such products.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description of Exhibit

10.1    Second Amendment, Waiver and Consent to Credit Agreement and First Amendment to Guarantee and Collateral Agreement dated as of October 21, 2009 (effective as of October 27, 2009) among LKQ Corporation and LKQ Delaware LLP, as borrowers, certain of the subsidiaries of LKQ Corporation, and the lenders party thereto.
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on November 2, 2009.

 

LKQ CORPORATION

/S/    MARK T. SPEARS        

Mark T. Spears
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(As duly authorized officer and Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    FRANK P. ERLAIN        

Frank P. Erlain
Vice President — Finance and Controller
(As duly authorized officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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EX-10.1 2 dex101.htm SECOND AMENDMENT Second Amendment

Exhibit 10.1

SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND

FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

This Second Amendment, Waiver and Consent to Credit Agreement; and First Amendment to Guarantee and Collateral Agreement (collectively, this “Second Amendment”), dated as of October 21, 2009, is by and among LKQ Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “US Borrower”), LKQ Delaware LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership having two Alberta unlimited liability companies as its partners (the “Canadian Borrower” and, together with the US Borrower, the “Borrowers”), Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. (“LCPI”), as Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement referred to below (in such capacity, the “Existing Administrative Agent”) and as Swing Line Lender under the Credit Agreement (in such capacity, the “Existing Swing Line Lender”), the undersigned Lenders party to the Credit Agreement and each of the undersigned Subsidiaries of the US Borrower (the “Subsidiary Guarantors” and, together with the Borrowers, the “Loan Parties”). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit Agreement.

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the Borrowers, various lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Lenders”), Lehman Brothers Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (“DBSI”), as Arrangers, DBSI, as Syndication Agent, Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch (“DBNY”), as US Dual Currency RCF Agent, Deutsche Bank AG Canada Branch, as Canadian Agent, and the Existing Administrative Agent are party to a Credit Agreement, dated as of October 12, 2007 (as amended, supplemented and/or otherwise modified to, but not including, the date hereof, the “Credit Agreement”);

WHEREAS, on October 5, 2008, LCPI commenced a voluntary case under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) and on such date, pursuant to section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, an automatic stay went into effect that prohibits actions to interfere with, or obtain possession or control of, LCPI’s property or to collect or recover from LCPI any debts or claims that arose before such date;

WHEREAS, LCPI desires to resign from its capacities as the Administrative Agent and Swing Line Lender under the Loan Documents, and DBNY desires to be appointed as the successor Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Successor Administrative Agent”) under the Loan Documents, effective as of the Second Amendment Effective Date (as defined below), pursuant to a Resignation and Assignment Agreement, dated the date hereof, in the form of Exhibit A hereto (the “Resignation and Assignment Agreement”), among the Borrowers, the other Loan Parties, the Existing Administrative Agent and DBNY, as the Successor Administrative Agent;

WHEREAS, the Existing Administrative Agent and the Successor Administrative Agent request that the Required Lenders consent to such resignation and appointment and waive the provisions of Section 9.9 of the Credit Agreement requiring 10 days’ notice of the Existing Administrative Agent’s resignation;


WHEREAS, the Loan Parties have requested certain amendments to the Credit Agreement and the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement and certain waivers, consents and agreements with respect to the Credit Agreement, in each case as described herein;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10.1 of the Credit Agreement, the consent of the Required Lenders and each US Dollar RCF Lender (in the case of the agreements set forth in paragraph 1 of Section II hereof) are required to effect the amendments, consents, waivers and other agreements set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions of this Second Amendment, the parties hereto wish to amend and enter into agreements with respect to certain provisions of the Credit Agreement and the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, and the Existing Administrative Agent and the Lenders wish to grant certain waivers and consents with respect to certain provisions of the Credit Agreement, in each case as herein provided;

NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed:

I. Consent and Waiver With Respect to Credit Agreement.

1. Waiver. Effective as of the Second Amendment Effective Date, the Required Lenders hereby waive the requirement in Section 9.9 of the Credit Agreement that the Lenders receive at least 10 days’ prior notice of the resignation of LCPI as the Administrative Agent.

2. Consent. Effective as of the Second Amendment Effective Date, the Required Lenders and the Borrowers, in accordance with Section 9.9 of the Credit Agreement, hereby (i) consent to the appointment of DBNY as the Successor Administrative Agent and (ii) consent to all of the terms of, and authorize the Existing Administrative Agent and the Successor Administrative Agent to enter into, the Resignation and Assignment Agreement.

II. Agreements with respect to US Dollar RCF Commitments and Related Obligations of LCPI and Availability of Swing Line Loans.

1. US Dollar RCF Commitment Termination of LCPI, Repayment of LCPI’s US Dollar RCF Loans, etc. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.18 or 10.7 of the Credit Agreement (including any otherwise applicable notice or payment multiples requirements described therein), the Borrowers, LCPI, the Required Lenders and all of the US Dollar RCF Lenders hereby agree that (A) on the Second Amendment Effective Date, (i) the US Dollar RCF Commitment of LCPI shall terminate in its entirety and shall be permanently reduced to $0.00, (ii) the Total US Dollar RCF Commitments shall be reduced by the amount of the US Dollar RCF Commitment of LCPI so terminated and (iii) the US Dollar RCF Percentage of the US Dollar RCF Lenders shall be automatically adjusted to give effect to the termination of the US Dollar RCF Commitment of LCPI and the related reduction of the Total US Dollar RCF Commitments, (B) for purposes of calculating the commitment fee payable pursuant to Section 2.9(a) and any letter of credit fee accruing pursuant to Section 3.3(a) of the Credit Agreement since June 30, 2009, the US Dollar RCF Commitment of LCPI shall be deemed to have been terminated, and all US Dollar RCF Loans made by LCPI shall be deemed to have been repaid in full, on June 30, 2009, with the effect that the US Borrower shall have no obligation to pay LCPI (and LCPI shall not be entitled to) its US Dollar RCF Percentage of any such commitment fee or any letter of credit fee, in either case accruing since June 30, 2009 and (C) after giving effect to the foregoing transactions, (x) LCPI shall cease to constitute a “US Dollar RCF Lender” under the Credit Agreement; provided that LCPI, in its capacity as a US Dollar RCF Lender, shall remain entitled to its rights pursuant to indemnification provisions of the Loan Documents which by their terms would survive the repayments of the Loans and the termination of the Credit Agreement and (y) LCPI shall have no further obligation to fund any amount or extend any credit as a US Dollar RCF Lender under the Loan Documents.

 

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2. No Right to Request Swing Line Loans. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 2.6 or 2.7 of the Credit Agreement, from and after the Second Amendment Effective Date, the US Borrower shall have no right to request or incur any Swing Line Loan.

III. Amendments to Credit Agreement.

As of the Second Amendment Effective Date, and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section V hereof:

1. The preamble to the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by (i) inserting the text “(“LCPI”)” immediately following the text “LEHMAN COMMERCIAL PAPER INC.” appearing therein, (ii) inserting the text “, together with any successor in such capacity” immediately prior to the text “, the “Administrative Agent” appearing therein and (iii) inserting the text (“DBNY”) immediately following the text “DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH” appearing therein.

2. Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the following new definitions in said Section in the appropriate alphabetical order:

DBNY”: as defined in the preamble hereto.

LCPI”: as defined in the preamble hereto.

Resignation and Assignment Agreement”: that certain Resignation and Assignment Agreement, dated as of October     , 2009, among the Borrowers, the other Loan Parties, LCPI, as Existing Administrative Agent and Existing Swing Line Lender (as each such term is defined therein), and DBNY, as Successor Administrative Agent (as defined therein).

Second Amendment” shall mean the Second Amendment, Waiver and Consent to Credit Agreement; and First Amendment to Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2009.

Second Amendment Effective Date” shall have the meaning provided in the Second Amendment.

3. The definition of “Administrative Agent” appearing in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the following text immediately prior to the period (“.”) appearing at the end of said definition:

“; provided that, from and after the Second Amendment Effective Date, “Administrative Agent” means DBNY or any of its successors”.

 

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4. The definition of “US Prime Rate” appearing in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by deleting said definition in its entirety and inserting the following new definition in lieu thereof:

US Prime Rate” shall mean the rate which DBNY announces from time to time as its prime lending rate. The Prime Rate is a reference rate and does not necessarily represent the lowest or best rate actually charged to any customer by DBNY, which may make commercial loans or other loans at rates of interest at, above or below the US Prime Rate.”.

5. The definition of “Loan Documents” appearing in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the text “, the Resignation and Assignment Agreement” immediately following the text “Applications” appearing in said definition.

6. Section 2.10 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by (i) inserting the text “(a) Except as provided in clause (b) below,” immediately prior to the first sentence of said Section and (ii) inserting the following new clause (b) at the end of said Section:

“(b) On the Second Amendment Effective Date, (i) the US Dollar RCF Commitment of LCPI shall terminate in its entirety and shall be permanently reduced to $0.00 and (ii) the Total US Dollar RCF Commitments shall be reduced by the amount of the US Dollar Commitment of LCPI so terminated, in each case in accordance with the terms of Section II.1 of the Second Amendment.”

7. Section 9.9 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the text “and Section 10.5” immediately following the text “this Section 9” appearing in the final sentence of said Section.

8. Section 10.2 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the text appearing opposite the caption “The Administrative Agent:” in said Section in its entirety inserting the following text in lieu thereof:

“Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch

100 Plaza One, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10005

Jersey City, NJ 07311

Attention: Maxeen Jacques

Telecopy: (201) 593-2307

Telephone: (201) 593-2483”.

9. Exhibits B, E-1, E-2, G-1, G-2, G-4, G-5, G-6, G-7, I, K-1, K-2, M and N to the Credit Agreement are hereby amended by deleting each reference to “Lehman Commercial Paper Inc.” appearing therein and inserting the text “Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch” (or, in the case of any signature blocks thereto, “DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH”) in lieu thereof.

 

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IV. Amendments to Guarantee and Collateral Agreement.

As of the Second Amendment Effective Date:

1. The preamble to the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the text “, together with any successor in such capacity” immediately prior to the text “, the “Administrative Agent” appearing therein.

2. Exhibits A, C-1, C-2, D, E and F to the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement are hereby amended by deleting each reference to “Lehman Commercial Paper Inc.” appearing therein and inserting the text “Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch” (or, in the case of any signature blocks thereto, “DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH”) in lieu thereof.

V. Conditions to Effectiveness.

This Second Amendment shall become effective as of the date (the “Second Amendment Effective Date”) on which each of the following conditions precedent shall have been satisfied (which may be satisfied concurrently with the Second Amendment Effective Date):

1. Certain Documents. The Existing Administrative Agent shall have received each of the following, dated as of the Second Amendment Effective Date (unless otherwise agreed to by the Existing Administrative Agent), in form and substance satisfactory to the Existing Administrative Agent:

(i) this Second Amendment, duly executed by the Loan Parties, the Existing Administrative Agent, the Existing Swing Line Lender, the Required Lenders and each US Dollar RCF Lender;

(ii) the Resignation and Assignment Agreement, duly executed by the Loan Parties, the Existing Administrative Agent, the Existing Swing Line Lender and the Successor Administrative Agent, dated as of the date hereof, which shall have become effective in accordance with its terms; and

(iii) an opinion of Victor M. Casini, General Counsel of the Loan Parties, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Existing Administrative Agent and the Successor Administrative Agent, addressed to the Existing Administrative Agent, the Successor Administrative Agent and the Lenders and addressing such matters relating to this Second Amendment and the Resignation and Assignment Agreement as any Lender through the Existing Administrative Agent may reasonably request.

2. US Dollar RCF Outstandings. On the Second Amendment Effective Date (both before and after giving effect thereto), no US Dollar RCF Loans, Swingline Loans or US Dollar RCF Payment Amounts shall be outstanding.

3. Costs and Expenses. As provided in Section 10.5 of the Credit Agreement, the Borrowers shall have reimbursed the Existing Administrative Agent for all reasonable fees, costs and out-of-pocket expenses due and payable by the Borrowers pursuant to the Loan Documents, including such costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) for advice, assistance, or other representation in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of this Second Amendment and the Resignation and Assignment Agreement.

 

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VI. Certain Covenants and Agreements.

1. The Borrowers hereby covenant and agree that after giving effect to this Second Amendment, the resignation of LCPI as the Existing Administrative Agent and as the Existing Swing Line Lender and the appointment of DBNY as the Successor Administrative Agent, the Borrower and its Subsidiaries shall comply in all respects with Section 6.13 of the Credit Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof.

VII. Miscellaneous Provisions.

1. Reaffirmation. Each Loan Party acknowledges and agrees that (i) all Obligations of the Borrowers shall continue to be fully guaranteed pursuant to the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement and (ii) all Obligations of the Loan Parties continue to be fully secured pursuant to the Security Documents.

2. Representations and Warranties. In order to induce the Lenders to enter into this Second Amendment, each Borrower hereby represents and warrants that:

(i) no Default or Event of Default exists as of the Second Amendment Effective Date, both immediately before and immediately after giving effect thereto;

(ii) all of the representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects on the Second Amendment Effective Date both immediately before and immediately after giving effect thereto, with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the Second Amendment Effective Date (it being understood that any representation or warranty made as of a specific date shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such specific date);

(iii) the execution, delivery and performance by each Loan Party of this Second Amendment have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate or other action on the part of such Loan Party and will not violate any of the certificates or articles of incorporation, certificates of formation, limited liability company agreement or by-laws (or equivalent organizational documents) of such Loan Party; and

(iv) this Second Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by each Loan Party, and each of this Second Amendment and the Credit Agreement as amended or otherwise modified hereby constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party, enforceable against such Loan Party in accordance with their terms, except as the enforceability thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and other similar laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally and by the application of general equitable principles (whether considered in proceedings at Law or in equity).

 

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3. No Waiver. This Second Amendment is limited as specified and shall not constitute a modification, acceptance or waiver of any other provision of the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document.

4. Counterparts. This Second Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which counterparts when executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. A complete set of counterparts shall be lodged with the US Borrower and the Existing Administrative Agent.

5 Limitation. Each party hereto hereby agrees that this Second Amendment (i) does not impose on the Existing Administrative Agent affirmative obligations or indemnities not already existing as of the date of its petition commencing its proceeding under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, and that could give rise to administrative expense claims, and (ii) is not inconsistent with the terms of the Credit Agreement.

6. Governing Law. THIS SECOND AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

7. References to Loan Documents. From and after the Second Amendment Effective Date, all references in the Credit Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents to the Credit Agreement (or, in the case of the Credit Agreement, “this Agreement”) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Credit Agreement as modified hereby on the Second Amendment Effective Date pursuant to the terms of this Second Amendment.

8. Severability. The fact that any term or provision of this Second Amendment (or of the Credit Agreement, to the extent modified pursuant to this Second Amendment) is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable as to any person in any situation in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity, enforceability or legality of the remaining terms or provisions hereof or the validity, enforceability or legality of such offending term or provision in any other situation or jurisdiction or as applied to any person.

9. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS SECOND AMENDMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly authorized officers to execute and deliver this Second Amendment as of the date first above written.

 

LKQ CORPORATION,

as US Borrower

By:

  /s/ MARK T. SPEARS
 

Name: Mark T. Spears

Title: Executive Vice President

LKQ DELAWARE LLP,

as Canadian Borrower

By:

  /s/ MARK T. SPEARS
 

Name: Mark T. Spears

Title: Vice President

 

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LEHMAN COMMERCIAL PAPER INC.,

as Existing Administrative Agent, Existing Swing Line Lender and US Dollar RCF Lender

By:

  /s/ FRANCIS J. CHANG
 

Name: Francis J. Chang

Title: Authorized Signatory

LEHMAN BROTHERS COMMERCIAL BANK, as Initial US Term Loan Lender

By:

  /s/ DARREN S. LANE
 

Name: Darren S. Lane

Title: Operations Officer

 

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DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH,

as US Dual Currency RCF Agent, US Dollar RCF Lender, Initial US Term Loan Lender and Dual Currency RCF Lender

By:

  /s/ ERIN MORRISSEY
 

Name: Erin Morrissey

Title: Vice President

By:

  /s/ ENRIQUE LANDAETA
 

Name: Enrique Landaeta

Title: Vice President

 

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DEUTSCHE BANK AG CANADA BRANCH,

as Canadian Agent and Canadian Term Loan Lender

By:

  /s/ EITAN SZLAK
 

Name: Eitan Szlak

Title: Vice President

By:

  /s/ MARCELLUS LEUNG
 

Name: Marcellus Leung

Title: Assistant Vice President

 

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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

as Documentation Agent and a Lender

By:

  /s/ MEGAN COLLINS
 

Name: Megan Collins

Title: Vice President

 

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FIFTH THIRD BANK,

as Documentation Agent and a Lender

By:

  /s/ NEIL G. MESCH
 

Name: Neil G. Mesch

Title: Vice President

 

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NATIONAL CITY BANK,

as Documentation Agent and a Lender

By:

  /s/ JON HINARD
 

Name: Jon Hinard

Title: Senior Vice President

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
LANDMARK III CDO Limited
  By: Aladdin Capital Management, as a Lender
By:   /s/ JAMES BRAGG
  Name: James Bragg
  Title: Authorized Signatory

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
LANDMARK IV CDO Limited
  By: Aladdin Capital Management, as a Lender
By:   /s/ JAMES BRAGG
  Name: James Bragg
  Title: Authorized Signatory

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
LANDMARK V CDO Limited
  By: Aladdin Capital Management, as a Lender
By:   /s/ JAMES BRAGG
  Name: James Bragg
  Title: Authorized Signatory

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
LANDMARK VI CDO Limited
  By: Aladdin Capital Management, as a Lender
By:   /s/ JAMES BRAGG
  Name: James Bragg
  Title: Authorized Signatory

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
LANDMARK VII CDO Limited
  By: Aladdin Capital Management, as a Lender
By:   /s/ JAMES BRAGG
  Name: James Bragg
  Title: Authorized Signatory

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
LANDMARK VIII CDO Limited
  By: Aladdin Capital Management, as a Lender
By:   /s/ JAMES BRAGG
  Name: James Bragg
  Title: Authorized Signatory

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
LANDMARK IX CDO Limited
  By: Aladdin Capital Management, as a Lender
By:   /s/ JAMES BRAGG
  Name: James Bragg
  Title: Authorized Signatory

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
GREYROCK CDO Limited
  By: Aladdin Capital Management, as a Lender
By:   /s/ JAMES BRAGG
  Name: James Bragg
  Title: Authorized Signatory

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
By:   /s/ EDWARD A. BOYLE
  Name: Edward A. Boyle
  Title: Sr. VP
By:   /s/ RICARDO NUNES
  Name: Ricardo Nunes
  Title: Vice President

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
By:   /s/ J.F. TODD
  Name: J.F. Todd
  Title: Managing Director

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC
By:   /s/ JULIA R. FRANKLIN
  Name: Julia R. Franklin
  Title: Assistant Vice President

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Company
By:   /s/ CHARLES STEWART
  Name: Charles Stewart
  Title: Vice President

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  Barclays Bank PLC
By:   /s/ ALEX STROMBERG
  Name: Alex Stromberg
  Title:

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  Branch Banking & Trust Company
By:   /s/ RICHARD L. KEEVER JR.
  Name: Richard L. Keever Jr.
  Title: Senior Vice President

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
CIT BANK
By:   /s/ DANIEL BURNETT
  Name: Daniel Burnett
  Title: Authorized Signatory

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  ColumbusNova CLO Ltd. 2006-I
By:   /s/ ERIK NELSON
  Name: Erik Nelson
  Title: Associate

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  ColumbusNova CLO Ltd. 2006-II
By:   /s/ ERIK NELSON
  Name: Erik Nelson
  Title: Associate

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  ColumbusNova CLO Ltd. 2007-I
By:   /s/ ERIK NELSON
  Name: Erik Nelson
  Title: Associate

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

 

Denali Capital LLC, managing member of

DC Funding Partners LLC, portfolio manager for

DENALI CAPITAL CLO IV, LTD., or an affiliate

By:   /s/ KELLI C. MARTI
  Name: Kelli C. Marti
  Title: Senior Vice President

 

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

 

Denali Capital LLC, managing member of

DC Funding Partners LLC, portfolio manager for

DENALI CAPITAL CLO V, LTD., or an affiliate

By:   /s/ KELLI C. MARTI
  Name: Kelli C. Marti
  Title: Senior Vice President

 

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

 

Denali Capital LLC, managing member of

DC Funding Partners LLC, portfolio manager for

DENALI CAPITAL CLO VI, LTD., or an affiliate

By:   /s/ KELLI C. MARTI
  Name: Kelli C. Marti
  Title: Senior Vice President

 

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

 

Denali Capital LLC, managing member of

DC Funding Partners LLC, portfolio manager for

DENALI CAPITAL CLO VII, LTD., or an affiliate

By:   /s/ KELLI C. MARTI
  Name: Kelli C. Marti
  Title: Senior Vice President

 

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  Blue Shield of California

By:  

  /s/ DAVID ARDINI
   
  Name: David Ardini
  Title: Vice President

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND
AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO
CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT
TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL
AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  ERSTE GROUP BANK AG

By:  

  /s/ BRANDON A. MEYERSON
  Name: Brandon A. Meyerson
  Title: Director

By:

  /s/ BRYAN J. LYNCH
  Name: Bryan J. Lynch
  Title: Executive Director

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND
AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO
CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT
TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL
AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  Franklin CLO V, Limited

By:  

  /s/ DAVID ARDINI
  Name: David Ardini
  Title: Vice President

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  Franklin CLO VI, Limited

By:

  /s/ DAVID ARDINI
   
  Name: David Ardini
  Title: Vice President

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment


SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND
AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO
CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT
TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL
AGREEMENT

GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION

By:

  /s/ JAMES M. CUNNINGHAM
   
  Name: James M. Cunningham
  Title: Duly Authorized Signatory

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND
AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO
CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST
AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND
COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2003-I, LTD
By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LLC
As Collateral Manager
GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2004-I, LTD
By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LLC
As Collateral Manager
GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2005-I, LTD
By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LLC
As Collateral Manager
GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2005-II, LTD
By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LLC
As Collateral Manager
GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2006-I, LTD
By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LLC
As Collateral Manager
GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2007-I, LTD
By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LLC
As Collateral Manager
GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2007, LTD
By: Gulf Stream Asset Management LLC

As Collateral Manager

                                                         ,

as a Lender

By: /s/ BARRY K. LOVE

Name: Barry K. Love

Title: Chief Credit Officer

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  HSBC BANK USA, NA
By:   /s/ KEITH J. CABLE
  Name: Keith J. Cable
  Title: Vice President

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  Bacchus (US) 2006-1, Ltd.
By:   /s/ DAVID SNYDER
  Name: David Snyder
  Title: President

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
By:   /s/ DAVID J. RUDOLPH
  Name: David J. Rudolph
  Title: Vice President

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  KATONAH VIII CLO LTD.
By:   /s/ DANIEL GILLIGAN
  Name: Daniel Gilligan
  Title: Authorized Officer
  Katonah Debt Advisors, L.L.C.
  As Manager

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  KATONAH IX CLO LTD.
By:   /s/ DANIEL GILLIGAN
  Name: Daniel Gilligan
  Title: Authorized Officer
  Katonah Debt Advisors, L.L.C.
  As Manager

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

  KATONAH X CLO LTD.
By:   /s/ DANIEL GILLIGAN
  Name: Daniel Gilligan
  Title: Authorized Officer
  Katonah Debt Advisors, L.L.C.
  As Manager

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  NACM CLO I
By:   /s/ JOANNA WILLARS
  Name: Joanna Willars
  Title: Vice President, Authorized Signatory

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  RAYMOND JAMES BANK, FSB
By:   /s/ JAMES M. ARMSTRONG
  Name: James M. Armstrong
  Title: Vice President

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  RBS Citizens
By:   /s/ DAVID B. BEATTY
  Name: David B. Beatty
  Title: Vice President

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT

Name of Institution:

BAKER STREET FUNDING CLO 2005-I LTD.,

By: Seix Investment Advisors LLC, as Collateral Manager

 

BAKER STREET CLO II LTD.,

By: Seix Investment Advisors LLC, as Collateral Manager

 

MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNDING CLO 2006-I, LTD., By: Seix Investment Advisors LLC, as Collateral Manager

 

MOUNTAIN VIEW CLO II LTD.,

By: Seix Investment Advisors LLC, as Collateral Manager

 

MOUNTAIN VIEW CLO III LTD.,

By: Seix Investment Advisors LLC, as Collateral Manager

By:   /s/ GEORGE GOUDELIAS
  Name: George Goudelias
  Title: Managing Director

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
Name of Institution:
  Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
By:   /s/ William M. Ginn
  Name: William M. Ginn
  Title: Executive Officer

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SECOND AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT; AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEE AND COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
SUNTRUST BANK
By:   /s/ BRIAN C. WILLE
  Name: Brian C. Wille
  Title: Vice President

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ACCU-PARTS LLC

AKRON AIRPORT PROPERTIES, INC.

  

A - RELIABLE AUTO PARTS & WRECKERS, INC.

  

BODYMASTER AUTO PARTS SUPPLY, INC.

  

BUDGET AUTO PARTS U-PULL-IT, INC.

  

CHAMBERS PARTS DISTRIBUTORS

  

CITY AUTO PARTS OF DURHAM, INC.

  

DAMRON HOLDING COMPANY, LLC

  

DAP TRUCKING, LLC

  

DOUBLE R AUTO SALES, INC.

  

FIT-RITE BODY PARTS, INC.

  

FM ACQUISITION CORP.

  

FENDERS AND MORE, INC.

  

GLOBAL TRADE ALLIANCE, INC.

  

INTEURO PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

  

KAI CHINA LLC,

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

  

 

By:   /s/ MARK T. SPEARS
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

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KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES, INC.

KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES FL, INC.

  

KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES MN, INC.

  

KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES NEVADA, INC.

  

KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES RESOURCES, INC.

  

KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES TN, INC.,

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

  

 

By:   /s/ MARK T. SPEARS
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

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LKQ 1ST CHOICE AUTO PARTS, LLC

LKQ 250 AUTO, INC.

  

LKQ A & R AUTO PARTS, INC.

  

LKQ ALL MODELS CORP.

  

LKQ APEX AUTO PARTS, INC.

  

LKQ ATLANTA, L.P.

  

LKQ AUTO PARTS OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, INC.

  

LKQ AUTO PARTS OF MEMPHIS, INC.

  

LKQ AUTO PARTS OF NORTH TEXAS, INC.

  

LKQ AUTO PARTS OF NORTH TEXAS, L.P.

  

LKQ AUTO PARTS OF ORLANDO, LLC

  

LKQ AUTO PARTS OF UTAH LLC

  

LKQ BEST AUTOMOTIVE CORP.

  

LKQ BIRMINGHAM, INC.

  

LKQ BRAD’S AUTO & TRUCK PARTS, INC.

  

LKQ BROADWAY AUTO PARTS, INC.

  

LKQ COPHER SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-BRADENTON, INC.

  

LKQ COPHER SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-CLEARWATER INC.

  

LKQ COPHER SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-ST. PETERSBURG INC.

  

LKQ COPHER SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-TAMPA INC.

  

LKQ CRYSTAL RIVER, INC.

  

LKQ FOSTER AUTO PARTS SALEM, INC.

  

LKQ FOSTER AUTO PARTS WESTSIDE LLC

  

LKQ FOSTER AUTO PARTS, INC.

  

LKQ GORHAM AUTO PARTS CORP.

  

LKQ GREAT LAKES CORP.,

  

LKQ HEAVY TRUCK-TEXAS BEST DIESEL LP

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

  

 

By:   /s/ MARK T. SPEARS
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

 


LKQ HOLDING CO.
LKQ HUNTS POINT AUTO PARTS CORP.
LKQ LAKENOR AUTO & TRUCK SALVAGE, INC.
LKQ MANAGEMENT COMPANY
LKQ METRO, INC.
LKQ MID-AMERICA AUTO PARTS, INC.
LKQ MIDWEST AUTO PARTS CORP.
LKQ MINNESOTA, INC.
LKQ OF INDIANA, INC.
LKQ OF MICHIGAN, INC.
LKQ OF NEVADA, INC.
LKQ OF TENNESSEE, INC.
LKQ ONLINE CORP.
LKQ PENN-MAR, INC.
LKQ POWERTRAIN, INC.
LKQ RALEIGH AUTO PARTS CORP.
LKQ ROUTE 16 USED AUTO PARTS, INC.
LKQ SALISBURY, INC.
LKQ SAVANNAH, INC.
LKQ SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-HOLLAND, INC.
LKQ SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-KALAMAZOO, INC.
LKQ SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-MEMPHIS, LLC
LKQ SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS TULSA, INC.
LKQ SMART PARTS, INC.
LKQ TRIPLETTASAP, INC.
LKQ U-PULL-IT AUTO DAMASCUS, INC.
LKQ U-PULL-IT TIGARD, INC.

LKQ WEST MICHIGAN AUTO PARTS, INC.,

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

By:   /s/ MARK T. SPEARS
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

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MICHAEL AUTO PARTS, INCORPORATED
PICK-YOUR-PART AUTO WRECKING
POTOMAC GERMAN AUTO SOUTH, INC.
POTOMAC GERMAN AUTO, INC.
PULL-N-SAVE AUTO PARTS, LLC
QUALITY BODY PARTS, INC.
REDDING AUTO CENTER, INC.
SCRAP PROCESSORS, LLC
SPEEDWAY PULL-N-SAVE AUTO PARTS, LLC
SUPREME AUTO PARTS, INC.
TRANSMETCO CORPORATION
TRANSWHEEL CORPORATION
U-PULL-IT, INC.

U-PULL-IT, NORTH, LLC,

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

By:   /s/ MARK T. SPEARS
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

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EXHIBIT A

RESIGNATION AND ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT

This Resignation and Assignment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of October 21, 2009, by and among Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. (“LCPI”), in its capacity as resigning Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Existing Administrative Agent”) for the Lenders and Issuing Lenders party to the Credit Agreement referred to below and for the Secured Parties under the Collateral Documents (as each such term is defined in the Credit Agreement) and as Swing Line Lender (in such capacity, the “Existing Swing Line Lender”) under the Credit Agreement, Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch (“DBNY”), in its capacity as Successor Administrative Agent (as defined below) under the Credit Agreement, LKQ Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “US Borrower”), LKQ Delaware LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership having two Alberta unlimited liability companies as its partners (the “Canadian Borrower” and, together with the US Borrower, the “Borrowers”), and each Subsidiary of the US Borrower that is a Subsidiary Guarantor (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit Agreement.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Borrowers, various lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Lenders”), Lehman Brothers Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (“DBSI”), as Arrangers, DBSI, as Syndication Agent, DBNY, as US Dual Currency RCF Agent, Deutsche Bank AG Canada Branch, as Canadian Agent, and the Existing Administrative Agent are party to a Credit Agreement, dated as of October 12, 2007 (as amended, supplemented and/or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”);

WHEREAS, the Existing Administrative Agent desires to resign as the Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, the Existing Swing Line Lender desires to resign as the Swing Line Lender under the Credit Agreement, and DBNY desires to be appointed as the successor Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Successor Administrative Agent”) under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Second Amendment, Waiver and Consent to Credit Agreement; and Second Amendment to Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (the “Second Amendment”), the Required Lenders consented to the appointment of DBNY as the Successor Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents and waived the provisions of Section 9.9 of the Credit Agreement requiring 10 days’ notice of the Existing Administrative Agent’s resignation;

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

1. Resignation and Appointment, etc.


(a) As of the Effective Date (as defined below), (i) the Existing Administrative Agent hereby resigns as the Administrative Agent as provided under Section 9.9 of the Credit Agreement, (ii) the Existing Swing Line Lender hereby resigns as the Swing Line Lender as provided under Section 9.9 of the Credit Agreement, and (iii) DBNY hereby accepts such appointment as Successor Administrative Agent. From and after the Effective Date, (1) DBNY succeeds to all the rights, powers and duties of the Existing Administrative Agent, (2) all references in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents to the term “Administrative Agent” shall mean DBNY as Successor Administrative Agent and (3) LCPI is discharged from all of its duties and obligations as the Existing Administrative Agent and the Existing Swing Line Lender under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Each of the parties hereto agrees to execute all documents necessary or appropriate to evidence the appointment of DBNY as the Successor Administrative Agent.

(b) The parties hereto hereby confirm that, from and after the Effective Date, (i) Sections 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.12 and 10.5, to the extent they pertain to the Existing Administrative Agent and/or the Existing Swing Line Lender, shall survive the Existing Administrative Agent’s and the Existing Swing Line Lender’s resignation hereunder, and inure to the benefit of LCPI, its subagents and its affiliates as to any actions taken or omitted to be taken while LCPI acted as Administrative Agent or Swing Line Lender under the Loan Documents, and (ii) the Successor Administrative Agent shall be entitled to all of the protections of the “Administrative Agent” set forth in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents. In addition, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, the parties hereto (and the Lenders by their acceptance and authorization of this Agreement pursuant to the Second Amendment) acknowledge and agree that the Successor Administrative Agent shall not be liable for (A) any actions taken or omitted to be taken by LCPI (1) while it was the Administrative Agent or the Swing Line Lender, or (2) pursuant to this Agreement or (B) any actions taken or omitted to be taken, or any determinations made, by the Successor Administrative Agent based upon the information provided by the Existing Administrative Agent with respect to any period ending prior to the Effective Date, including information in the US Dollar-Denominated Facilities Register maintained by the Existing Administrative Agent (unless, in the case of this sub-clause (B), such action is taken or omitted to be taken with gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Successor Administrative Agent (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable decision)).

(c) As of the Effective Date, the Existing Administrative Agent hereby assigns all Liens and security interests under the Credit Agreement, the Security Documents and the other Loan Documents (collectively, the “Assigned Loan Documents”) to DBNY, as Successor Administrative Agent, including, without limitation, all Liens with respect to Intellectual Property filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office, and DBNY, as Successor Administrative Agent, hereby assumes all such Liens and security interests, for its benefit and for the benefit of the other Secured Parties. All of such Liens and security interests shall in all respects be continuing and in effect following execution and delivery of this Agreement and are hereby ratified and reaffirmed by the Loan Parties. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing and subject to paragraph (d) of this Section 1, any and all references to LCPI on any publicly filed document, to the extent such filing relates to Liens and security interests assigned to the Successor Administrative Agent


hereby and until such filing is modified to reflect the interest of DBNY, as Successor Administrative Agent, shall, with respect to such Liens and security interests, constitute a reference to “LCPI” as the administrative agent and collateral representative of DBNY, as Successor Administrative Agent. On and after the Effective Date, all possessory Collateral held by the Existing Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties shall be deemed to be held by the Existing Administrative Agent as agent and bailee for the Successor Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties until such time as such possessory collateral has been delivered to the Successor Administrative Agent. The Borrowers, the other Loan Parties and LCPI agree that the Successor Administrative Agent is authorized as it may deem necessary or appropriate to file in the United States (including in any state thereof) initial financing statements, “in lieu of” financing statements, assignments of financing statements, financing change statements, amended financing statements, debentures, charges or other filings, to make any and all filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office, and to make any amendment, assignment or other filing with respect to any real property covered by any mortgages or other real property Lien filings in any United States jurisdiction (including in any state thereof), in each instance covering any of the collateral described in any Assigned Loan Document or any other agreement, instrument or document delivered or entered into under or in connection therewith or furnished pursuant thereto.

(d) With respect to any Deposit Account (as defined in the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement) of any Loan Party over which LCPI (in its capacity as Existing Administrative Agent) has “control” (within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the relevant jurisdiction) pursuant to a deposit account control agreement immediately prior to the occurrence of the Effective Date (a “Specified Deposit Account”), (i) the Successor Administrative Agent hereby authorizes LCPI (and LCPI hereby accepts such authorization) to act as its agent and bailee for purposes of maintaining “control” of such Specified Deposit Account and taking any action with respect thereto, (ii) LCPI agrees to continue to maintain “control” of such Specified Deposit Account on behalf (and for the benefit) of the Successor Administrative Agent, and (iii) LCPI agrees that it shall act under any control agreement governing such Specified Deposit Account only pursuant to a written instruction of the Successor Administrative Agent, in each of clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), until the applicable control agreement has been amended, modified and/or restated to the satisfaction of the Successor Administrative Agent to reflect DBNY as the controlling secured party thereunder. LCPI shall be entitled to the protections accorded to the Administrative Agent under the Loan Documents for all actions taken or not taken pursuant to this clause (d) on the same basis as if LCPI had continued (and not resigned) as Administrative Agent after the Effective Date.

2. Further Assurances.

(a) Without limiting its obligations in any way under any of the Loan Documents, each Loan Party reaffirms and acknowledges its obligations to DBNY as Successor Administrative Agent with respect to the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents and that the delivery of any agreements, instruments or any other document after the date hereof and any other actions taken after the date hereof or to be taken after the date hereof shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of the Successor Administrative Agent.


(b) Each Loan Party agrees that, on or following the Effective Date, it shall, at its own expense, promptly (or on such later date as may be determined by the Successor Administrative Agent in its sole discretion) upon request of the Successor Administrative Agent (i) execute and deliver to the Successor Administrative Agent (x) any assignments of all Intellectual Property (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Successor Administrative Agent) duly executed by the applicable Loan Party, and (y) such other documents and certificates as the Successor Administrative Agent may reasonably request and (ii) take any and all actions as the Successor Administrative Agent may reasonably request, in each case of the actions referred to in preceding clauses (i) and (ii), to evidence the assignment of the Liens on the Collateral or to otherwise effectuate the intent and purposes of this Agreement and Section 6.13 of the Credit Agreement.

(c) The Existing Administrative Agent agrees that, on or following the Effective Date, it shall promptly (i) furnish, at the Borrowers’ expense, additional releases, termination statements and such other documents, instruments and agreements as are customary and may be reasonably requested by the Successor Administrative Agent in order to effect and evidence more fully the matters covered hereby and (ii) deliver to the Successor Administrative Agent all original stock certificates, instruments, promissory notes and other property of the US Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries held by the Existing Administrative Agent to the extent such relate to any of the Loan Documents, but if and only to the extent that the Existing Administrative Agent locates any such property. The Existing Administrative Agent authorizes the Loan Parties and the Successor Administrative Agent (and their respective counsel) to prepare and file such UCC financing statements and amendments under the Uniform Commercial Code in the offices and jurisdictions that the Successor Administrative Agent deems necessary or appropriate to effectuate the intent and purposes of this Agreement.

(d) Without limiting the generality of preceding paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Section 2, the applicable Loan Parties agree to enter into and to cause each depositary bank with which any Specified Deposit Account is maintained to enter into, within 15 Business Days after Effective Date (or such longer period as may be agreed by the Successor Administrative Agent in its sole discretion), amendments, restatements or other modifications satisfactory to the Successor Administrative Agent to each deposit account control agreement in respect of a Specified Deposit Account in order to reflect DBNY as the controlling secured party thereunder.

(e) The Borrowers shall reimburse the Existing Administrative Agent for all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Existing Administrative Agent after the Effective Date in connection with any actions taken pursuant to this Agreement.

3. Representations and Warranties of LCPI and DBNY.

(a) LCPI hereby represents and warrants that (i) it has the power and has been duly authorized by all requisite action to enter into and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement, the Second Amendment and the other documents and agreements entered into in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (ii) all approvals of Governmental Authorities required in connection with (x) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Second Amendment and the other documents and agreements entered into in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and


(y) the legality, validity and enforceability of this Agreement, the Second Amendment and the other documents and agreements entered into in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, have been obtained and remain in full force and effect and (iii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Second Amendment and the other documents and agreements executed and delivered in connection therewith do not and will not (A) violate any law, rule, regulation or court order to which LCPI is subject or (B) conflict with or result in a breach of the certificate or articles of incorporation or by-laws (or equivalent organizational documents) of LCPI or any other agreement or instrument to which it is party or by which the properties of LCPI is bound.

(b) DBNY hereby represents and warrants that it has the power and has been duly authorized by all requisite action to enter into and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement.

4. Representations and Warranties of each Loan Party. Each Loan Party hereby represents and warrants that:

(a) both before and after giving effect to this Agreement, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;

(b) such Loan Party has the power, and has been duly authorized by all requisite action, to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other documents and agreements executed and delivered in connection herewith to which it is a party;

(c) this Agreement has been duly executed by such Loan Party and the other documents and agreements executed and delivered in connection herewith to which any Loan Party is a party have been duly executed and delivered by such Loan Party, as applicable;

(d) this Agreement is the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party and the other documents and agreements executed or delivered in connection herewith to which such Loan Party is a party are the legal, valid and binding obligations of such Loan Party, in each case enforceable against such Loan Party in accordance with their respective terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by any applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws of general applicability affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights and subject to general equitable principles which may limit the right to obtain equitable remedies;

(e) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other documents and agreements executed and delivered in connection therewith do not and will not (i) violate any law, rule, regulation or court order to which such Loan Party is subject or (ii) conflict with or result in a breach of the certificate or articles of incorporation, certificate of formation, limited liability company agreement or by-laws (or equivalent organizational documents) of such Loan Party or any other agreement or instrument to which it is party or by which the properties of such Loan Party is bound;

(f) to the Borrower’s knowledge, after conducting a commercially reasonable inquiry regarding the accuracy of Schedule 2, Schedule 2 contains a complete list of all possessory Collateral delivered to the Existing Administrative Agent; and


(g) all security interests created in favor of the Existing Administrative Agent for the benefit of the secured parties under the Loan Documents are valid security interests in the Collateral, as security for the Obligations.

5. Conditions Precedent to Effectiveness. The obligations of the parties hereto set forth in Sections 1 and 2 hereof shall become effective immediately upon the date (the “Effective Date”) when each of the following conditions shall first have been satisfied (which may be satisfied concurrently with the Effective Date):

(a) each of the parties hereto shall have executed and delivered this Agreement;

(b) on the Effective Date (both before and after giving effect thereto), no US Dollar RCF Loans, Swingline Loans or US Dollar RCF Payment Amounts shall be outstanding;

(c) LCPI shall have received from the Borrowers payment in immediately available funds of all reasonable costs and expenses and all other amounts due and payable to it as the Existing Administrative Agent through the Effective Date in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents and this Agreement (including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel);

(d) DBNY shall have confirmed in writing that it has received from LCPI all documentation described on Schedule 1 hereto;

(e) DBNY shall have confirmed in writing that it has received the items set forth on Schedule 2 hereto, to the extent constituting possessory Collateral; and

(f) the Borrowers shall have reimbursed the Successor Administrative Agent for all reasonable fees, costs and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by it in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of the Second Amendment and this Agreement (including reasonable attorneys’ fees); and

(g) (x) DBNY shall have received a copy of the Second Amendment, duly executed by the Loan Parties, the Existing Administrative Agent, the Existing Swing Line Lender, the Required Lenders and each US Dollar RCF Lender, and (y) the Second Amendment Effective Date (as defined in the Second Amendment) shall have occurred.

6. Release.

(a) Each of the Borrower and the Loan Parties hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waive all claims, suits, debts, liens, losses, causes of action, demands, rights, damages or costs, or expenses of any kind, character or nature whatsoever, known or unknown, fixed or contingent, which any of them may have or claim to have against Lehman (whether in its capacity as an agent, lender, hedging counterparty or otherwise) or its agents, employees, officers, affiliates, directors, representatives, attorneys, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) to the extent arising out of or in connection with the Loan Documents or any prior or future Borrower request to fund or make an extension of credit under the Credit Agreement including, without limitation, any past or future failure by Lehman to fund any Loan required to be funded by it under the Credit


Agreement (collectively, the “Claims”). Each of the Borrower and the Loan Parties further agree forever to refrain from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any lawsuit, action or other proceeding against any Released Parties with respect to any and all of the foregoing described waived, released, acquitted and discharged Claims and from exercising any right of recoupment or setoff that it may have under a master netting agreement or otherwise against any Released Party with respect to Obligations under the Loan Documents. Each of the Released Parties shall be a third party beneficiary of this Agreement.

(b) LCPI hereby waives any right to receive any administrative fee on and after October 12, 2009 otherwise due to it under the Fee Letter, dated July 16, 2007, by and among Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Lehman Commercial Paper Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc., and Lehman Brothers Commercial Bank, and each Loan Party shall no longer be obligated to pay such administrative fee to LCPI on and after October 12, 2009.

7. Effect of Agreement. The parties hereto acknowledge that, on and after the Effective Date, LCPI shall have no obligation to provide any further financial accommodations to or for the benefit of the US Borrower or its Affiliates pursuant to the Loan Documents.

8. Limitation. Each party hereto hereby agrees that this Agreement (i) does not impose on the Existing Administrative Agent affirmative obligations or indemnities not already existing as of the date of its petition commencing its proceeding under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, and that could give rise to administrative expense claims, and (ii) is not inconsistent with the terms of the Credit Agreement.

9. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Existing Administrative Agent, the Existing Swing Line Lender and the Successor Administrative Agent and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Borrowers and the other Loan Parties.

10. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall be one and the same instrument.

11. Headings. The paragraph headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of any of the provisions hereof.

12. Interpretation. This Agreement is a “Loan Document” for the purposes of the Credit Agreement.

13. APPLICABLE LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND BE CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS SET FORTH IN THE CREDIT AGREEMENT.

 

[Signature page follows]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above.

 

LEHMAN COMMERCIAL PAPER INC.,
As Existing Administrative Agent, Existing Swing Line Lender and Lender

By:  

   
  Name:
  Title: Authorized Signatory


DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH,
as Successor Administrative Agent, US Dual Currency RCF Agent and Lender

By:  

   
  Name:
  Title:

By:

   
  Name:
  Title:

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DEUTSCHE BANK AG CANADA BRANCH,

as Canadian Agent and as Lender

By:    
  Name:
  Title:
By:    
  Name:
  Title:

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Acknowledged and accepted as of the date first written above:

 

LKQ CORPORATION,

as US Borrower

By:    
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Executive Vice President

LKQ DELAWARE LLP,

as Canadian Borrower

By:    
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

Signature page to LKQ Resignation & Assignment Agreement


ACCU-PARTS LLC
AKRON AIRPORT PROPERTIES, INC.
A - RELIABLE AUTO PARTS & WRECKERS, INC.
BODYMASTER AUTO PARTS SUPPLY, INC.
BUDGET AUTO PARTS U-PULL-IT, INC.
CHAMBERS PARTS DISTRIBUTORS
CITY AUTO PARTS OF DURHAM, INC.
DAMRON HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
DAP TRUCKING, LLC
DOUBLE R AUTO SALES, INC.
FIT-RITE BODY PARTS, INC.
FENDERS AND MORE, INC.

KAI CHINA LLC,

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

By:    
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

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KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES, INC.
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES FL, INC.
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES MN, INC.
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES NEVADA, INC.
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES RESOURCES, INC.

KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES TN, INC.,

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

By:    
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

Signature page to LKQ Resignation & Assignment Agreement


LKQ 1ST CHOICE AUTO PARTS, LLC
LKQ 250 AUTO, INC.
LKQ A & R AUTO PARTS, INC.
LKQ ALL MODELS CORP.
LKQ APEX AUTO PARTS, INC.
LKQ ATLANTA, L.P.
LKQ AUTO PARTS OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, INC.
LKQ AUTO PARTS OF MEMPHIS, INC.
LKQ AUTO PARTS OF NORTH TEXAS, INC.
LKQ AUTO PARTS OF NORTH TEXAS, L.P.
LKQ AUTO PARTS OF ORLANDO, LLC
LKQ AUTO PARTS OF UTAH LLC
LKQ BEST AUTOMOTIVE CORP.
LKQ BIRMINGHAM, INC.
LKQ BRAD’S AUTO & TRUCK PARTS, INC.
LKQ BROADWAY AUTO PARTS, INC.
LKQ COPHER SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-BRADENTON, INC.
LKQ COPHER SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-CLEARWATER INC.
LKQ COPHER SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-ST. PETERSBURG INC.
LKQ COPHER SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-TAMPA INC.
LKQ CRYSTAL RIVER, INC.
LKQ FOSTER AUTO PARTS SALEM, INC.
LKQ FOSTER AUTO PARTS WESTSIDE LLC
LKQ FOSTER AUTO PARTS, INC.
LKQ GORHAM AUTO PARTS CORP.
LKQ GREAT LAKES CORP.,

LKQ HEAVY TRUCK-TEXAS BEST DIESEL LP

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

By:    
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

Signature page to LKQ Resignation & Assignment Agreement


LKQ HOLDING CO.
LKQ HUNTS POINT AUTO PARTS CORP.
LKQ LAKENOR AUTO & TRUCK SALVAGE, INC.
LKQ MANAGEMENT COMPANY
LKQ METRO, INC.
LKQ MID-AMERICA AUTO PARTS, INC.
LKQ MIDWEST AUTO PARTS CORP.
LKQ MINNESOTA, INC.
LKQ OF INDIANA, INC.
LKQ OF MICHIGAN, INC.
LKQ OF NEVADA, INC.
LKQ OF TENNESSEE, INC.
LKQ ONLINE CORP.
LKQ PENN-MAR, INC.
LKQ POWERTRAIN, INC.
LKQ RALEIGH AUTO PARTS CORP.
LKQ ROUTE 16 USED AUTO PARTS, INC.
LKQ SALISBURY, INC.
LKQ SAVANNAH, INC.
LKQ SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-HOLLAND, INC.
LKQ SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-KALAMAZOO, INC.
LKQ SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS-MEMPHIS, LLC
LKQ SELF SERVICE AUTO PARTS TULSA, INC.
LKQ SMART PARTS, INC.
LKQ TRIPLETTASAP, INC.
LKQ U-PULL-IT AUTO DAMASCUS, INC.
LKQ U-PULL-IT TIGARD, INC.

LKQ WEST MICHIGAN AUTO PARTS, INC.,

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

By:    
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

Signature page to LKQ Resignation & Assignment Agreement


MICHAEL AUTO PARTS, INCORPORATED
PICK-YOUR-PART AUTO WRECKING
POTOMAC GERMAN AUTO SOUTH, INC.
POTOMAC GERMAN AUTO, INC.
PULL-N-SAVE AUTO PARTS, LLC
QUALITY BODY PARTS, INC.
REDDING AUTO CENTER, INC.
SCRAP PROCESSORS, LLC
SPEEDWAY PULL-N-SAVE AUTO PARTS, LLC
SUPREME AUTO PARTS, INC.
TRANSMETCO CORPORATION
TRANSWHEEL CORPORATION
U-PULL-IT, INC.

U-PULL-IT, NORTH, LLC,

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

By:    
  Name: Mark T. Spears
  Title: Vice President

Signature page to LKQ Resignation & Assignment Agreement


Schedule 1

Administrative Loan Documentation

(a) copies of the Loan Documents existing as of the Effective Date, together with all amendments and supplements thereto;

(b) a list of all of the Lenders and their respective Loans and Commitments as of the close of business on the Effective Date; and

(c) (i) copies of all of the Existing Administrative Agent’s books and records concerning the Commitments and Loans (including, without limitation, all of those books and records that evidence the amount of principal, interest and other sums due under the Loan Documents), (ii) such other information and data as shall be reasonably necessary for the Successor Administrative Agent to establish an Intralinks website (or substantially similar electronic transmission system) for purposes of general communications with the parties to the Loan Documents and (iii) copies of all administrative documentation with respect to the Credit Agreement and the Lenders as DBNY shall reasonably request (including, but not limited to, tax forms of the Lenders).

 

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Schedule 2

DESCRIPTION OF POSSESSORY COLLATERAL1

Pledged Stock/LLC and Partnership Interests:

 

Grantor

 

Issuer

 

Issuer’s Jurisdiction

Under New York

UCC Section
9-305(a)(2)

 

Class of

Stock

 

Stock

Certificate No.

 

Percentage of

Shares

 

No. of Shares

           
           
           

Pledged Notes:

 

Grantor

 

Issuer

 

Payee

 

Principal Amount

     
     
     

Pledged Debt Securities:

 

Grantor

 

Issuer

 

Issuer’s Jurisdiction

Under New York UCC

Section 9-305(a)(2)

 

Payee

 

Principal Amount

       
       
       

 

1

BORROWER TO PROVIDE.


Pledged Trust Interests:

 

Grantor

 

Issuer

 

Class of Trust

Interests

 

Certificated

(Y/N)

 

Certificate No.

(if any)

 

% of Outstanding Trust

Interests of the Issuer

         
         
         


October 27, 2009

 

TO: THE LENDERS AND THE BORROWERS

 

CC: LEGAL COUNSEL

 

RE: LKQ CORPORATION (AS US BORROWER) CREDIT AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF OCTOBER 12, 2007 (THE “CREDIT AGREEMENT”)

SECOND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVENESS NOTICE

Please be advised that the conditions to effectiveness pursuant to Section V of the Second Amendment, Waiver and Consent to Credit Agreement; and First Amendment to Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2009 (the “Second Amendment”), in respect of the above referenced Credit Agreement (and the related Guarantee and Collateral Agreement and exhibits thereto) have been met and the Second Amendment Effective Date is October 27, 2009. A fully executed version of the Second Amendment will be distributed shortly.

Signature page to LKQ Second Amendment

EX-31.1 3 dex311.htm SECTION 302 CEO CERTIFICATION Section 302 CEO Certification

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Joseph M. Holsten, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of LKQ Corporation (the “Company”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

November 2, 2009

/s/ JOSEPH M. HOLSTEN

Joseph M. Holsten
President and Chief Executive Officer
EX-31.2 4 dex312.htm SECTION 302 CFO CERTIFICATION Section 302 CFO Certification

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Mark T. Spears, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of LKQ Corporation (the “Company”);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

November 2, 2009

/s/ MARK T. SPEARS

Mark T. Spears
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EX-32.1 5 dex321.htm SECTION 906 CEO CERTIFICATION Section 906 CEO Certification

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of LKQ Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 2, 2009

 

/s/ JOSEPH M. HOLSTEN

Joseph M. Holsten
President and Chief Executive Officer
EX-32.2 6 dex322.htm SECTION 906 CFO CERTIFICATION Section 906 CFO Certification

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of LKQ Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 2, 2009

 

/s/ MARK T. SPEARS

Mark T. Spears
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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