AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · LKQ (LKQ)

LKQ amends cooperation agreement with Ancora and Engine Capital investor parties

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LKQ amended its February 5, 2025 Cooperation Agreement with activist investors Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP and Engine Capital, LP. If the Board re-nominates Sue Gove and Michael Powell for the 2026 annual meeting, the investor parties agree to customary standstill restrictions, voting commitments and a mutual non-disparagement provision for a defined period.

Key points

  • Amendment dated May 14, 2025, with Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP, Engine Capital, LP and affiliates
  • Conditioned on Board re-nominating Sue Gove and Michael Powell at the 2026 annual meeting
  • Restrictions run until the earlier of 30 days before the 2027 nomination deadline or 110 days before the first anniversary of the 2026 annual meeting
  • Full text filed as Exhibit 10.1

The filing

CompanyLKQ (LKQ)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 14, 2025, 4:35 PM ET
Accession number0001065696-25-000035

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement

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