LKQ

None of the warning signs we check for were found.

We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.

We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 19 Feb 2026, plus the 10-Q filed 30 Jul 2026 and 4 later 8-Ks.

Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.

Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.

• Our effective tax rate could materially increase as a consequence of various factors, including U.S. and/or international tax legislation, applicable interpretations and administrative guidance, our mix of earnings by jurisdiction, and U.S. and foreign jurisdictional audits.

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  Additionally, on July 4, 2025, new U.S tax legislation was signed into law, commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), which includes significant provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, modifications to the international tax framework and the restoration of favorable tax treatment for certain business provisions. These new provisions take effect starting in 2025 through 2027. The Company has evaluated the OBBBA enacted during the year and estimated its impact on the consolidated financial statements to be immaterial. We will continue to evaluate the full impact of these legislative changes as additional guidance becomes available.

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• We cannot assure you that our previously announced review of strategic alternatives will result in any transaction being consummated or any particular outcome being achieved, and speculation and uncertainty regarding the outcome of this review may adversely impact our business.

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  The price of our common stock and outstanding senior notes may be adversely affected if the strategic review process does not result in any transaction or if one or more transactions are consummated on terms that investors view as unfavorable to us. Even if one or more transactions are completed, there can be no assurance that any such transactions will be successful or have a positive effect on stockholder value. Our Board may also determine that no transaction is in the best interest of our stockholders, in which case no transaction will be consummated as a result of the strategic review process. Our financial results and operations (including our ability to refinance our outstanding indebtedness on favorable terms) could be adversely affected by the strategic process and by the uncertainty regarding its outcome.

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• We cannot assure you that our previously announced review of strategic alternatives will result in any transaction being consummated or any particular outcome being achieved, and speculation and uncertainty regarding the outcome of this review may adversely impact our business.

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  On January 26, 2026, we announced that our Board has initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. As part of the review, the Board is working with its advisors to evaluate the Company’s strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of all or a portion of the Company. There can be no assurance this review process will result in any transaction or outcome. Whether the process will result in any transaction, our ability to complete any such transaction, and if the Board decides to pursue one or more transactions, will depend on numerous factors, some of which are beyond our control. Such factors include the interest of potential acquirers or strategic partners in a potential transaction, the value potential acquirers or strategic partners attribute to our businesses, regulatory approvals, market conditions, the expected impact of the transaction on our outstanding indebtedness and financial condition, and industry trends. Potential strategic transactions that require stockholder approval may not be approved by our stockholders or, if required, a counterparty's stockholders. Furthermore, any strategic transaction into which we enter may be delayed or may ultimately not be consummated as a result of regulatory reviews (which may include domestic and foreign antitrust, foreign direct investment, CFIUS or other regulatory agency reviews) and determinations or other factors.

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• We cannot assure you that our previously announced review of strategic alternatives will result in any transaction being consummated or any particular outcome being achieved, and speculation and uncertainty regarding the outcome of this review may adversely impact our business.

  The attention of management and our Board could be diverted from our core business operations as a result of this strategic review process. We have diverted capital and other resources to the process that otherwise could have been used in our business operations, and we expect to continue to do so until the process is completed. We could incur substantial expenses associated with identifying and evaluating potential strategic alternatives, including those related to employee retention payments, equity compensation, severance pay and legal, accounting and financial advisor fees. A considerable portion of these expenses will be incurred regardless of whether a transaction is completed. In addition, the process could lead us to lose or fail to attract, retain and motivate key employees, and to lose or fail to attract customers or business partners. The consummation of a transaction may also cause acceleration of the repayment or redemption dates for our outstanding indebtedness. For example, in certain circumstances we may be required to redeem our senior notes at a premium to face value. Furthermore, it could expose us to litigation. The public announcement of a strategic alternative may also yield a negative impact on operating results if prospective or existing customers, vendors or partners are reluctant to commit to new or renewed contracts.

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• We cannot assure you that our previously announced review of strategic alternatives will result in any transaction being consummated or any particular outcome being achieved, and speculation and uncertainty regarding the outcome of this review may adversely impact our business.

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  We do not intend to disclose developments or provide updates on the progress or status of the strategic process until our Board deems further disclosure is appropriate or necessary or to the extent required by applicable law. Accordingly, speculation regarding any developments related to the review of strategic alternatives and perceived uncertainties related to the future of our company could cause the price of our common stock and senior notes to fluctuate significantly and could make it more difficult or costly for us to obtain amendments, consents or waivers under our existing debt agreements. If we are unable to mitigate these or other potential risks related to the uncertainty caused by our evaluation of strategic alternatives, it could disrupt our business and adversely impact operating results and financial condition.

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