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LKQ Corporation Announces Results for Third Quarter 2018

October 25, 2018 6:01 AM

Revenue growth of 26.6% to $3.12 billionOrganic revenue growth for parts and services of 4.3%Growth of net income attributable to LKQ stockholders of 9.6% to $134 million; adjusted net income increased 26.9%Third quarter 2018 diluted EPS attributable to LKQ stockholders of $0.42; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.56$500 million stock repurchase program announced2018 annual earnings guidance updated

CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today reported record revenue for the third quarter of 2018 of $3.12 billion, an increase of 26.6% as compared to $2.47 billion in the third quarter of 2017. For the third quarter of 2018, parts and services organic revenue growth was 4.3% and acquisition revenue growth was 23.2%, while the impact of exchange rates was (0.6%), for total parts and services revenue growth of 26.9%.

Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders for the third quarter of 2018 was $134 million, up 9.6% year-over-year. On an adjusted basis, net income attributable to LKQ stockholders was $177 million, an increase of 26.9% as compared to the $140 million for the same period of 2017. Diluted earnings per share attributable to LKQ stockholders for the third quarter of 2018 was $0.42 as compared to $0.39 for the same period of 2017, an increase of 7.7%. On an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share attributable to LKQ stockholders for the third quarter of 2018 was $0.56, an increase of 24.4% as compared to $0.45 for the same period of 2017.

Dominick Zarcone, President and Chief Executive Officer of LKQ Corporation, stated, “I am pleased with the trajectory of our operational initiatives that are focused on a more balanced approach of delivering organic growth while simultaneously optimizing productivity and profitability. I am particularly pleased with the improvement in year-over-year Segment EBITDA margins for our Europe and Specialty segments. Additionally, North America’s Segment EBITDA margin decline was significantly less than the seasonal drop experienced in the prior two years. The continued narrowing of this seasonal gap validates our North America team’s efforts to drive margin improvement, despite the ongoing headwinds of wage and freight inflation, and the recent impact of lower scrap prices.”

On a nine-month year-to-date basis, revenue was $8.88 billion, an increase of 22.1% from $7.27 billion for the comparable period of 2017. Parts and services organic revenue growth for the first nine months of 2018 was 5.1%. Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders for the first nine months of 2018 was $444 million, an increase of 7.2% as compared to $414 million for the comparable period of 2017. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders for the first nine months of 2018 was $1.41, an increase of 6.0% as compared to $1.33 for the same period of 2017. On an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders for the first nine months of 2018 was $1.71, an increase of 16.3% as compared to $1.47 for the same period of 2017.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Cash flow from operations totaled $521 million on a nine-month year-to-date basis, compared to $449 million for the same period of 2017. During the third quarter of 2018, approximately $172 million was invested in capital expenditures and other long term assets and $199 million was used to pay down credit facility borrowings. As of September 30, 2018, we had approximately $1.5 billion available under our credit facilities. Combined with approximately $341 million of cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2018, we had approximately $1.8 billion in available liquidity, an increase of $168 million over our available liquidity as of December 31, 2017.

Other Events

In the third quarter of 2018, the Company recorded a $23 million impairment charge related to its December 2016 equity investment in Mekonomen AB. During the fourth quarter, the Company participated in a rights offering by Mekonomen and exercised its right to purchase approximately 5.4 million shares of Mekonomen at a price of SEK 79 per share.

On August 6, 2018, the Company announced that it had appointed Meg Ann Divitto, John William Mendel, and Jody Greenstone Miller to its Board of Directors. LKQ's Board of Directors regularly evaluates its composition with the objective of including the appropriate skills, experience and perspectives to enhance the prospects for the growth and profitability of the Company on behalf of its stockholders. With these director additions, six directors will have joined LKQ's Board in the past five years.

On October 25, 2018, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program. Under the program, LKQ Corporation may purchase up to $500 million of its common stock from time to time through October 25, 2021. The timing and the amount of any repurchases of common stock will be determined by LKQ management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. At September 30, 2018, the Company had 318.2 million shares of common stock outstanding.

During the third quarter of 2018, we acquired three wholesale businesses in Europe for a total net consideration of approximately $79 million. Also in the third quarter, LKQ’s European operations opened seven branches in Eastern Europe.

Company Outlook

The Company updated its guidance for 2018.

Updated GuidancePrior Guidance
Organic revenue growth for parts & services4.5% to 5.0%4.5% to 5.5%
Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders$565 million to $585 million$602 million to $627 million
Adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders*$690 million to $710 million$710 million to $735 million
Diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders$1.79 to $1.85$1.91 to $1.99
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders*$2.19 to $2.25$2.25 to $2.33
Cash flows from operations$610 million to $660 million$660 million to $710 million
Capital expenditures$240 million to $260 million$255 million to $285 million

*Non-GAAP measures. See the table accompanying this release that reconciles the forecasted U.S. GAAP measures to the forecasted adjusted measures, which are non-GAAP.

Varun Laroyia, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, stated, “The updated guidance reflects the reality that our initiatives to deliver sustained growth and increased profit margins are working, though offset by the continued cost headwinds impacting our industry. While the initial results of our actions are positive, we believe that these cost pressures will not abate in the near term and have adjusted our guidance to address the economic headwinds related to freight, fuel and wage inflation and declining scrap prices. We are committed to protecting our margins, driving higher levels of free-cash flow conversion, and believe our actions will position us well for achieving higher levels of sustainable and profitable growth in the future.”

Our revised 2018 guidance is based on current conditions (including acquisitions completed through October 25, 2018). Changes in these conditions may impact our ability to achieve the guidance. Adjusted figures exclude (to the extent applicable) the impact of restructuring and acquisition related expenses; amortization expense related to acquired intangibles; excess tax benefits and deficiencies from stock-based payments; adjustments to the estimated tax reform provisions booked in 2017; losses on debt extinguishment; impairment charges; and gains and losses related to acquisitions or divestitures (including changes in the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities). The updated guidance for 2018 is based on scrap prices remaining at current prices and exchange rates for the British pound, Euro and Canadian dollar holding near current levels. Changes in these figures may impact our ability to achieve the updated guidance.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains, and management’s presentation on the conference call will refer to, non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Included with this release are reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call Details

LKQ will host a conference call and webcast on October 25, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Central Time) with members of senior management to discuss the Company's results. To access the investor conference call, please dial (833) 236-5754. International access to the call may be obtained by dialing (647) 689-4182. The investor conference call will require you to enter conference ID: 6059029#.

Webcast and Presentation Details

The audio webcast and accompanying slide presentation can be accessed at (www.lkqcorp.com) in the Investor Relations section.

A replay of the conference call will be available by telephone at (800) 585-8367 or (416) 621-4642 for international calls. The telephone replay will require you to enter conference ID: 6059029 #. An online replay of the audio webcast will be available on the Company's website. Both formats of replay will be available through November 9, 2018. Please allow approximately two hours after the live presentation before attempting to access the replay.

About LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements and information in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of such Act.

Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our outlook, guidance, expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions and strategies. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors including those identified below. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to us at the time the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from the events or results predicted or implied by our forward-looking statements include the factors set forth below, and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC, including those disclosed under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available on our investor relations website at lkqcorp.com and on the SEC website at sec.gov.

These factors include the following (not necessarily in order of importance):

Contact:Joseph P. BoutrossVice President, Investor RelationsLKQ Corporation(312) 621-2793[email protected]

LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESUnaudited Condensed ConsolidatedStatements of Income, with Supplementary Data(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended September 30,
2018 2017
% of Revenue (1) % of Revenue (1) $ Change % Change
Revenue$3,122,378 100.0% $2,465,800 100.0% $656,578 26.6%
Cost of goods sold1,925,180 61.7% 1,508,924 61.2% 416,256 27.6%
Gross margin1,197,198 38.3% 956,876 38.8% 240,322 25.1%
Selling, general and administrative expenses (2)879,150 28.2% 695,978 28.2% 183,172 26.3%
Restructuring and acquisition related expenses6,614 0.2% 4,922 0.2% 1,692 34.4%
Depreciation and amortization76,701 2.5% 56,877 2.3% 19,824 34.9%
Operating income234,733 7.5% 199,099 8.1% 35,634 17.9%
Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net40,860 1.3% 25,222 1.0% 15,638 62.0%
Gain on bargain purchase 0.0% (913) 0.0% 913 100.0%
Other income, net(6,959) (0.2%) (3,107) (0.1%) (3,852) n/m
Total other expense, net33,901 1.1% 21,202 0.9% 12,699 59.9%
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes200,832 6.4% 177,897 7.2% 22,935 12.9%
Provision for income taxes46,068 1.5% 58,189 2.4% (12,121) (20.8%)
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries(20,284) (0.6%) 2,673 0.1% (22,957) n/m
Income from continuing operations134,480 4.3% 122,381 5.0% 12,099 9.9%
Net loss from discontinued operations 0.0% 0.0% n/m
Net income134,480 4.3% 122,381 5.0% 12,099 9.9%
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest378 0.0% 0.0% 378 n/m
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders$134,102 4.3% $122,381 5.0% $11,721 9.6%
Basic earnings per share: (3)
Income from continuing operations$0.42 $0.40 $0.02 5.0%
Net loss from discontinued operations n/m
Net income0.42 0.40 0.02 5.0%
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.00 0.00 n/m
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders$0.42 $0.40 $0.02 5.0%
Diluted earnings per share: (3)
Income from continuing operations$0.42 $0.39 $0.03 7.7%
Net loss from discontinued operations n/m
Net income0.42 0.39 0.03 7.7%
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.00 0.00 n/m
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders$0.42 $0.39 $0.03 7.7%
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic318,082 308,909 9,173 3.0%
Diluted319,402 310,779 8,623 2.8%
(1) The sum of the individual percentage of revenue components may not equal the total due to rounding.
(2) Selling, general and administrative expenses contain facility and warehouses expenses and distribution expenses that were previously shown separately.
(3) The sum of the individual earnings per share amounts may not equal the total due to rounding.

LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESUnaudited Condensed ConsolidatedStatements of Income, with Supplementary Data(In thousands, except per share data)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2018 2017
% of Revenue (1) % of Revenue (1) $ Change % Change
Revenue$8,873,893 100.0% $7,267,054 100.0% $1,606,839 22.1%
Cost of goods sold5,460,845 61.5% 4,415,076 60.8% 1,045,769 23.7%
Gross margin3,413,048 38.5% 2,851,978 39.2% 561,070 19.7%
Selling, general and administrative expenses (2)2,472,085 27.9% 2,003,065 27.6% 469,020 23.4%
Restructuring and acquisition related expenses26,546 0.3% 10,371 0.1% 16,175 n/m
Depreciation and amortization196,322 2.2% 159,178 2.2% 37,144 23.3%
Operating income718,095 8.1% 679,364 9.3% 38,731 5.7%
Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net107,647 1.2% 73,806 1.0% 33,841 45.9%
Gains on bargain purchases(328) (0.0%) (3,990) (0.1%) 3,662 91.8%
Other income, net(9,086) (0.1%) (6,884) (0.1%) (2,202) 32.0%
Total other expense, net98,233 1.1% 62,932 0.9% 35,301 56.1%
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes619,862 7.0% 616,432 8.5% 3,430 0.6%
Provision for income taxes156,427 1.8% 206,206 2.8% (49,779) (24.1%)
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries(18,326) (0.2%) 3,878 0.1% (22,204) n/m
Income from continuing operations445,109 5.0% 414,104 5.7% 31,005 7.5%
Net loss from discontinued operations 0.0% (4,531) (0.1%) 4,531 (100.0%)
Net income445,109 5.0% 409,573 5.6% 35,536 8.7%
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest1,040 0.0% 0.0% 1,040 n/m
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders$444,069 5.0% $409,573 5.6% $34,496 8.4%
Basic earnings per share: (3)
Income from continuing operations$1.42 $1.34 $0.08 6.0%
Net loss from discontinued operations (0.01) 0.01 (100.0%)
Net income1.42 1.33 0.09 6.8%
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.00 0.00 n/m
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders$1.42 $1.33 $0.09 6.8%
Diluted earnings per share: (3)
Income from continuing operations$1.41 $1.33 $0.08 6.0%
Net loss from discontinued operations (0.01) 0.01 (100.0%)
Net income1.41 1.32 0.09 6.8%
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest0.00 0.00 n/m
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders$1.41 $1.32 $0.09 6.8%
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic313,417 308,451 4,966 1.6%
Diluted314,951 310,495 4,456 1.4%
(1) The sum of the individual percentage of revenue components may not equal the total due to rounding.
(2) Selling, general and administrative expenses contain facility and warehouses expenses and distribution expenses that were previously shown separately.
(3) The sum of the individual earnings per share amounts may not equal the total due to rounding.

LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESUnaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(In thousands, except share and per share data)
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$341,346 $279,766
Receivables, net1,255,876 1,027,106
Inventories2,794,894 2,380,783
Prepaid expenses and other current assets200,944 134,479
Total current assets4,593,060 3,822,134
Property, plant and equipment, net1,201,003 913,089
Intangible assets:
Goodwill4,475,266 3,536,511
Other intangibles, net953,372 743,769
Equity method investments157,409 208,404
Other assets205,226 142,965
Total assets$11,585,336 $9,366,872
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$941,747 $788,613
Accrued expenses:
Accrued payroll-related liabilities153,536 143,424
Other accrued expenses358,212 218,600
Refund liability106,732
Other current liabilities57,088 45,727
Current portion of long-term obligations118,365 126,360
Total current liabilities1,735,680 1,322,724
Long-term obligations, excluding current portion4,250,137 3,277,620
Deferred income taxes325,537 252,359
Other noncurrent liabilities376,566 307,516
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 318,197,309 and 309,126,386 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively3,182 3,091
Additional paid-in capital1,409,242 1,141,451
Retained earnings3,562,827 3,124,103
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(134,791) (70,476)
Total Company stockholders’ equity4,840,460 4,198,169
Noncontrolling interest56,956 8,484
Total stockholders’ equity4,897,416 4,206,653
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$11,585,336 $9,366,872

LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESUnaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(In thousands)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2018 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$445,109 $409,573
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization210,977 166,508
Impairment on Mekonomen equity method investment22,715
Stock-based compensation expense17,544 17,582
Loss on sale of business 8,580
Other(7,187) (11,982)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Receivables, net(70,797) (75,444)
Inventories(71,058) (97,584)
Prepaid income taxes/income taxes payable7,262 (928)
Accounts payable(71,997) 42,175
Other operating assets and liabilities38,599 (9,237)
Net cash provided by operating activities521,167 449,243
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(171,763) (135,537)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(1,206,067) (252,667)
Proceeds from disposals of business/investment 301,297
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries(11,066) (7,114)
Payments of deferred purchase price on receivables securitization facility9,410
Other investing activities, net7,970 9,864
Net cash used in investing activities(1,371,516) (84,157)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options3,772 6,465
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards(4,768) (5,095)
Debt issuance costs(16,938)
Proceeds from issuance of Euro Notes (2026/28)1,232,100
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities1,025,496 424,976
Repayments under revolving credit facilities(1,110,035) (770,884)
Repayments under term loans(114,800) (27,884)
Borrowings under receivables securitization facility 8,525
Repayments under receivables securitization facility (9,925)
(Repayments) borrowings of other debt, net(38,695) 24,522
Payments of other obligations (2,079)
Other financing activities, net3,182 4,316
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities979,314 (347,063)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(67,385) 22,538
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents61,580 40,561
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations, beginning of period279,766 227,400
Add: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, beginning of period 7,116
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing and discontinued operations, beginning of period279,766 234,516
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$341,346 $275,077

The following unaudited tables compare certain third party revenue categories:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
2018 2017 $ Change % Change
(In thousands)
Included in Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income of LKQ Corporation
North America$1,109,067 $1,051,470 $57,597 5.5%
Europe1,464,049 952,765 511,284 53.7%
Specialty388,865 329,522 59,343 18.0%
Parts and services2,961,981 2,333,757 628,224 26.9%
Other160,397 132,043 28,354 21.5%
Total$3,122,378 $2,465,800 $656,578 26.6%

Revenue changes by category for the three months ended September 30, 2018 vs. 2017:

Revenue Change Attributable to:
Organic Acquisition Foreign Exchange Total Change (1)
North America5.2% 0.5% (0.3%) 5.5%
Europe2.0% 52.6% (0.9%) 53.7%
Specialty8.0% 10.5% (0.5%) 18.0%
Parts and services4.3% 23.2% (0.6%) 26.9%
Other18.9% 2.7% (0.1%) 21.5%
Total5.1% 22.1% (0.6%) 26.6%

The following unaudited tables compare certain third party revenue categories:

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2018 2017 $ Change % Change
(In thousands)
Included in Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income of LKQ Corporation
North America$3,447,074 $3,207,001 $240,073 7.5%
Europe3,781,091 2,659,804 1,121,287 42.2%
Specialty1,151,172 1,005,776 145,396 14.5%
Parts and services8,379,337 6,872,581 1,506,756 21.9%
Other494,556 394,473 100,083 25.4%
Total$8,873,893 $7,267,054 $1,606,839 22.1%

Revenue changes by category for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 vs. 2017:

Revenue Change Attributable to:
Organic Acquisition Foreign Exchange Total Change (1)
North America6.4% 1.0% 0.1% 7.5%
Europe3.8% 31.9% 6.4% 42.2%
Specialty4.2% 10.1% 0.1% 14.5%
Parts and services5.1% 14.3% 2.5% 21.9%
Other23.9% 1.5% 0.1% 25.4%
Total6.1% 13.6% 2.4% 22.1%

(1) The sum of the individual revenue change components may not equal the total percentage change due to rounding.

The following unaudited table reconciles consolidated revenue growth for parts & services to constant currency revenue growth for the same measure:

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018 September 30, 2018
Consolidated Europe Consolidated Europe
Parts & Services
Revenue growth as reported 26.9% 53.7% 21.9% 42.2%
Less: Currency impact (0.6%) (0.9%) 2.5% 6.4%
Revenue growth at constant currency 27.5% 54.6% 19.4% 35.8%

We have presented the growth of our revenue on both an as reported and a constant currency basis. The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe providing constant currency revenue information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our growth, consistent with how we evaluate our performance, as this statistic removes the translation impact of exchange rate fluctuations, which are outside of our control and do not reflect our operational performance. Constant currency revenue results are calculated by translating prior year revenue in local currency using the current year's currency conversion rate. This non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our use of this term may vary from the use of similarly-titled measures by other issuers due to the potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation and differences due to items subject to interpretation. In addition, not all companies that report revenue growth on a constant currency basis calculate such measure in the same manner as we do and, accordingly, our calculations are not necessarily comparable to similarly-named measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for performance relative to other companies.

The following unaudited table compares revenue and Segment EBITDA by reportable segment:

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2018 2017 2018 2017
(In thousands) % of Revenue % of Revenue % of Revenue % of Revenue
Revenue
North America$1,262,799 $1,181,943 $3,927,808 $3,596,697
Europe1,470,856 954,522 3,795,439 2,665,170
Specialty390,061 330,594 1,154,726 1,008,998
Eliminations(1,338) (1,259) (4,080) (3,811)
Total revenue$3,122,378 $2,465,800 $8,873,893 $7,267,054
Segment EBITDA
North America$154,049 12.2% $152,627 12.9% $506,772 12.9% $502,494 14.0%
Europe129,358 8.8% 79,294 8.3% 315,785 8.3% 241,537 9.1%
Specialty42,937 11.0% 35,114 10.6% 140,974 12.2% 119,133 11.8%
Total Segment EBITDA$326,344 10.5% $267,035 10.8% $963,531 10.9% $863,164 11.9%

We have presented Segment EBITDA solely as a supplemental disclosure that offers investors, securities analysts and other interested parties useful information to evaluate our segment profit and loss. We calculate Segment EBITDA as EBITDA excluding restructuring and acquisition related expenses, change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments, or divestitures and equity in losses and earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries. EBITDA, which is the basis for Segment EBITDA, is calculated as net income excluding noncontrolling interest, discontinued operations, depreciation, amortization, interest and income tax expense. Our chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, uses Segment EBITDA as the key measure of our segment profit or loss. We use Segment EBITDA to compare profitability among our segments and evaluate business strategies. We also consider Segment EBITDA to be a useful financial measure in evaluating our operating performance, as it provides investors, securities analysts and other interested parties with supplemental information regarding the underlying trends in our ongoing operations. Segment EBITDA includes revenue and expenses that are controllable by the segment. Corporate and administrative expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, with shared expenses apportioned based on the segment's percentage of consolidated revenue. Refer to the table on the following page for a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Segment EBITDA.

The following unaudited table reconciles Net Income to EBITDA and Segment EBITDA:

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2018 2017 2018 2017
(In thousands)
Net income$134,480 $122,381 $445,109 $409,573
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest378 1,040
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders134,102 122,381 444,069 409,573
Subtract:
Net loss from discontinued operations (4,531)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders134,102 122,381 444,069 414,104
Add:
Depreciation and amortization76,701 56,877 196,322 159,178
Depreciation and amortization - cost of goods sold4,772 3,025 14,655 7,330
Interest expense, net40,860 25,222 107,647 73,806
Provision for income taxes46,068 58,189 156,427 206,206
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)302,503 265,694 919,120 860,624
Subtract:
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries(20,284) 2,673 (18,326) 3,878
Fair value gain on Mekonomen derivative instrument2,509 2,509
Gains on bargain purchases 913 328 3,990
Add:
Restructuring and acquisition related expenses6,614 4,922 26,546 10,371
Inventory step-up adjustment - acquisition related 403
Impairment of net assets held for sale 2,438
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities(548) 5 (465) 37
Segment EBITDA$326,344 $267,035 $963,531 $863,164
EBITDA as a percentage of revenue9.7% 10.8% 10.4% 11.8%
Segment EBITDA as a percentage of revenue10.5% 10.8% 10.9% 11.9%

We have presented EBITDA solely as a supplemental disclosure that offers investors, securities analysts and other interested parties useful information to evaluate our operating performance and the value of our business. We calculate EBITDA as net income excluding noncontrolling interest, discontinued operations, depreciation, amortization, interest and income tax expense. EBITDA provides insight into our profitability trends and allows management and investors to analyze our operating results with and without the impact of noncontrolling interest, discontinued operations, depreciation, amortization, interest and income tax expense. We believe EBITDA is used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in evaluating the operating performance and the value of other companies, many of which present EBITDA when reporting their results.

We have presented Segment EBITDA solely as a supplemental disclosure that offers investors, securities analysts and other interested parties useful information to evaluate our segment profit and loss and underlying trends in our ongoing operations. We calculate Segment EBITDA as EBITDA excluding restructuring and acquisition related expenses, change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments, or divestitures and equity in losses and earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries. Our chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, uses Segment EBITDA as the key measure of our segment profit or loss. We use Segment EBITDA to compare profitability among our segments and evaluate business strategies. Segment EBITDA includes revenue and expenses that are controllable by the segment. Corporate and administrative expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, with shared expenses apportioned based on the segment's percentage of consolidated revenue.

EBITDA and Segment EBITDA should not be construed as alternatives to operating income, net income or net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In addition, not all companies that report EBITDA or Segment EBITDA information calculate EBITDA or Segment EBITDA in the same manner as we do and, accordingly, our calculations are not necessarily comparable to similarly named measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for performance relative to other companies.

The following unaudited table reconciles Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share to Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders, respectively:

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2018 2017 2018 2017
(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income$134,480 $122,381 $445,109 $409,573
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest378 1,040
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders134,102 122,381 444,069 409,573
Subtract:
Net loss from discontinued operations (4,531)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders134,102 122,381 444,069 414,104
Adjustments - continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders:
Amortization of acquired intangibles38,994 25,084 88,924 71,163
Restructuring and acquisition related expenses6,614 4,922 26,546 10,371
Inventory step-up adjustment - acquisition related 403
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities(548) 5 (465) 37
Gains on bargain purchases (913) (328) (3,990)
Impairment of net assets held for sale 2,438
Impairment on Mekonomen equity method investment22,715 22,715
Fair value gain on Mekonomen derivative instrument(2,509) (2,509)
U.S. tax law change 2017(9,581) (9,581)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based payments(793) (1,513) (3,985) (7,058)
Tax effect of adjustments(11,701) (10,221) (28,805) (28,333)
Adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders$177,293 $139,745 $539,422 $456,294
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding319,402 310,779 314,951 310,495
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders:
Reported$0.42 $0.39 $1.41 $1.33
Adjusted$0.56 $0.45 $1.71 $1.47

We have presented Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders as we believe these measures are useful for evaluating the core operating performance of our continuing business across reporting periods and in analyzing the company’s historical operating results. We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders as Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share adjusted to eliminate the impact of noncontrolling interest, discontinued operations, restructuring and acquisition related expenses, amortization expense related to acquired intangibles, the change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments, or divestitures, excess tax benefits and deficiencies from stock-based payments, adjustments to the estimated tax reform provisions recorded in 2017 and any tax effect of these adjustments. The tax effect of these adjustments is calculated using the effective tax rate for the applicable period or for certain discrete items the specific tax expense or benefit for the adjustment. These financial measures are used by management in its decision making and overall evaluation of our operating performance and are included in the metrics used to determine incentive compensation for our senior management. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders should not be construed as alternatives to Net Income or Diluted Earnings per Share as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In addition, not all companies that report Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders calculate such measures in the same manner as we do and, accordingly, our calculations are not necessarily comparable to similarly-named measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for performance relative to other companies.

The following unaudited table reconciles Forecasted Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders to Forecasted Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders, respectively:

Forecasted
Fiscal Year 2018
Minimum Guidance Maximum Guidance
(In millions, except per share data)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders$565 $585
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquired intangibles130 130
Restructuring and acquisition related expenses27 27
Impairment on Mekonomen equity method investment23 23
U.S. tax law change 2017(10) (10)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based payments(4) (4)
Other(0) (0)
Tax effect of adjustments(40) (40)
Adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders$690 $710
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding316 316
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders:
U.S. GAAP$1.79 $1.85
Non-GAAP (Adjusted)$2.19 $2.25

We have presented forecasted Adjusted Net Income and forecasted Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders in our financial guidance. Refer to the discussion of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders for details on the calculation of these non-GAAP financial measures. In the calculation of forecasted Adjusted Net Income and forecasted Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Attributable to LKQ Stockholders, we included estimates of income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders, amortization of acquired intangibles for the full fiscal year 2018 and the related tax effect; we included for all other components the amounts incurred as of September 30, 2018.

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Source: LKQ Corporation

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