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LKQ Corporation Completes Acquisition of Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking in California

Auto Channel (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008

LKQ acquires Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking

Automotive Business Review (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008

LKQ, a provider of recycled light vehicle original equipment manufacturer products and related services, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking, an auto recycler with nine recycling locations in California.

• LKQ Corporation Completes Acquisition of Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking in California - PR News Wire

LKQ to acquire 'Pick-Your-Part'

Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008

LKQ Corp. said Monday that it has agreed to pay $72.9 million in stock and cash to acquire closely held Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking, a Southern California auto recycler.

LKQ Corporation to Acquire Multi-Location California Recycled Parts Business

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008

CHICAGO, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQX) today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking, an auto recycler with nine recycling locations in California that generated approximately $114.1 million of revenue in the twelve months ended December 31, 2007. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. (Logo: ) "This acquisition...

John Keeley Buys Colfax Corp., FairPoint Communications Inc., Atlas Energy Resources LLC, Sells AFC Enterprises Inc., North Valley Bancorp, Novartis AG

GuruFocus Updates (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008

While a lot of value investors are struggling, John Keeley's Small Cap Value Fund made money for its shareholders. Manager John Keeley likes to buy small cap companies in special situations like spin-off or mergers. These are his buys and sells during the second quarter.

LKQ Corporation Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008

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LKQ 2nd-quarter net, sales double, year outlook lifted

Market Watch (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- LKQ Corp., the Chicago provider of vehicle parts and systems, reported second-quarter net income and revenue more than doubled, and it lifted its full-year earnings estimate. In the quarter, revenue from recycled parts and related businesses "expanded significantly due to our processing of increased volumes of vehicles, along with higher demand for the commodities that we...

• LKQ Corporation Announces 2008 Second Quarter Net Income Results Up Over 121% and Increases Annual Earnings Guidance - PR News Wire
• Moody's second-quarter profit falls - The Earth Times Online Newspaper
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Earnings Preview: LKQ Corp.

SeekingAlpha Retail Stocks (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008

LKQ Corporation (LKQX) is expected to report Q2 earnings with a conference call scheduled for 10:30 am ET Thursday. Guidance Analysts are looking for a profit of 18c on revenue of $464.78M. The consensus range is 17c to 20c for EPS, and revenue of $448M to $480.52M, according to First Call. In May, LKQ forecast FY08 EPS 75c to 79c vs. First Call consensus of 78c and full-year organic revenue growth...

BeaconEquity.com Issues TraderNotes on Auto Part Stocks: GNAU, LKQX, GPC, SMP, MOD, LEA, ALV, TKS

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008

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MBF Financial: New Analyst Reports for PACCAR INC, LKQ CORP, MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC, and RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC

Market Wire - Investment Opinion (Free subscription) | 06/03/2008

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BeaconEquity.com Issues TraderNotes on Aftermarket Auto Parts Stocks: GNAU, MWWC, GPC, CRV, LKQX, MPAA, QTWW, GNTX

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 05/28/2008

DALLAS, May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of TraderNotes on stocks that are making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: Today's TraderNotes include: General Automotive Company (OTC Bulletin Board: GNAU), MWW Automotive Group (OTC Bulletin Board: MWWC), Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE: ), Coast Distribution System Inc. (Amex:...

LKQ Corporation Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008

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Ford sues to block imported Mustang parts

Detroit News (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008

Ford Motor Co. filed a trade complaint to block imports of replacement parts for Mustang cars, saying they impermissibly copy its patented designs, Bloomberg News reported today.

AUTO HEADLINES: No matching of gas plan

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008

Chrysler is offering to subsidize the cost of gasoline for car and truck buyers, but its biggest rivals -- General Motors, Toyota and Ford -- said Tuesday they have no plans to match it.

LKQ Corp. Earnings

VesTopia.com (Free subscription) | 05/02/2008

Todd Chalem wrote: Yesterday, LKQ Corp. (LKQX) announced earnings for the first quarter, with earnings and revenue about 10% and 2% better than expected, respectively. There were some small costs associated with LKQX's acquisition of Keystone. As I've written before, LKQX has a very defensible business model, and its shares are priced accordingly. Collecting cars with salvageable parts, extracting...