LKQ CORP 8-K

What Happened
LKQ Corporation announced that its stockholders approved a charter amendment at the Annual Meeting on May 6, 2026, and the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 8, 2026, making the amendment effective. The amendment gives stockholders holding a combined 25% or more of LKQ’s common stock the right to request a special meeting of stockholders. The Board had recommended the amendment and previously approved it; the amendment was described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed March 24, 2026.

Key Details

• Amendment grants stockholders holding a combined 25% or more of common stock the right to request a special meeting.
• Stockholders approved the amendment at LKQ’s Annual Meeting on May 6, 2026.
• Certificate of Amendment was filed and became effective on May 8, 2026 (Delaware).
• LKQ also filed amended and restated bylaws (as of May 8, 2026) as part of the 8‑K exhibits.

Why It Matters
This charter change formally gives sizable minority holders a mechanism to call special meetings without waiting for board initiation, which affects corporate governance and how stockholders can push for votes on proposals or leadership changes. Investors should note the new 25% threshold and review the Company’s proxy and the filed amendment for full procedural details.