lkq corporation (nasdaq: lkq), a fortune 500 company, is north america’s largest provider of alternative collision auto parts, and a leading provider of recycled and remanufactured mechanical parts including engines and transmissions, all in connection with the repair of automobiles and other vehicles. lkq is also a leading distributor and marketer of specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories in north america. lkq is the largest distributor of mechanical and collision alternative parts in the united kingdom, and the largest distributor of mechanical parts in the netherlands. lkq also has operations in taiwan, belgium and france. lkq operates more than 570 facilities, offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment, and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, recreational and performance vehicles. in 2013, lkq surpassed $5 billion in revenue. since its formation in 1998, lkq has grown through internal development and over 170 acquisi