LKQ fundamentals

LKQ Corp. is a distributor of vehicle products and its parts to repair, maintain, and accessorize automobiles. It operates through the following segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. The Wholesale-North America segment consists of aftermarket and salvage operations and sells five product types to professional collision and mechanical vehicle repair businesses. The Europe segment offers aftermarket operations. The Specialty segment distributes specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories in North America. The Self Service segment refers to retail operations and allows consumers to come directly to the yard to pick parts of salvage vehicles. The company was founded by Donald F. Flynn on February 13, 1998 and is headquartered in Antioch, TN.