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Corporate GovernanceMay 8, 2026, 04:17 PM

LKQ Stockholders Approve Right to Request Special Meeting with 25% Stake

AI Summary

LKQ Corporation's stockholders approved an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, granting shareholders holding 25% or more of common stock the right to request a special meeting. This amendment became effective on May 8, 2026, following its approval at the Annual Meeting held on May 6, 2026. Additionally, stockholders elected eight directors, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for 2026, and approved the 2025 executive compensation in an advisory vote.

Key Highlights

  • Stockholders approved an amendment granting those holding 25% or more of common stock the right to request a special meeting.
  • The Charter Amendment became effective on May 8, 2026, after filing with the Delaware Secretary of State.
  • Eight director nominees were elected to terms ending in 2027 at the Annual Meeting.
  • Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2026 with 227,860,645 votes for.
  • The advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation was approved with 225,721,561 votes for.
  • The special meeting right amendment was approved with 232,193,525 votes for.