Good market position Recession-resistant market Free cash flow Narrow business scope and scale Fragmented and competitive industry Aggressive leverage Below-average cash flow protection The ratings on Chicago-based LKQ Corp. reflect the company's weak business risk profile and its aggressive financial risk profile. LKQ is the nation's largest provider of recycled automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products and related services, with sales and distribution facilities that reach most major markets in the U.S. LKQ is also the largest nationwide provider of aftermarket collision replacement products and refurbished bumper covers and wheels. LKQ had total balance sheet debt of $647 million as of June 30, 2008. LKQ's addressable market is large; the total collision replacement parts market, including sales by the auto
RESEARCH LKQ Corp. Publication date: 30-Sep-2008 Primary Credit Analyst: Nancy C Messer, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-7672; nancy_messer@standardandpoors.com ( Editor's Note: This report, published on Sept. 29, 2008, is being republished...
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Summary: LKQ Corp. – 2009/03/30 – US$ 225.00
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LKQ Corp.'s Senior Unsecured/Subordinated Shelf Rated Preliminary 'B' – 2009/07/13 – US$ 150.00
Summary: LKQ Corp. – 2009/09/11 – US$ 225.00
LKQ Corp. – 2009/09/16 – US$ 500.00
LKQ Corp. $15 Mil. Sr. Secured Debt Rated 'BB+' (Recov. Rtg. 1); Issue Rtgs Affirmed At 'BB+' – 2008/09/30 – US$ 150.00
Summary: LKQ Corp. – 2008/09/30 – US$ 225.00
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LKQ Corp. – 2007/10/05 – US$ 500.00
Summary: LKQ Corp. – 2007/10/05 – US$ 225.00
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