Printmgr File
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
LKQ Corporation has created a strong foundation for growth by focusing its efforts to become the rst choice for alternative vehicle replacement parts. With four main operational groups LKQ has built upon its successes both organically and through new acquisitions. Corporation Building on our strengths 2008 ANNUAL REPORT RRD9630 1 3/19/09 1:55 PM LKQ Corporation has created a strong foundation for growth by focusing its efforts to become the rst choice for alternative vehicle replacement parts. With four main operational groups LKQ has built upon its successes both organically and through new acquisitions. 2008 Highlights: • Ten Year Anniversary - LKQ was founded in 1998 with the combination of numerous recycled automobile parts businesses that generated revenue of $31 million in our \ rst year, and has since grown to over 280 recycled, aftermarket, self-service, refurbishing and heavy-duty truck facilities with annual revenue of $1.9 billion in 2008. • “One Call” Strategy - Our salespeople sell aftermarket, recycled, refurbished and PBE products, creating a “one-stop shop” opportunity for customers. • Integration of Recycled and Aftermarket Operations - By combining these two businesses, LKQ not only reinforced its competitive advantage, but also enhanced opportunities for revenue growth and improved cost control. • Expanding Network - Our national footprint, unmatched and dif\ cult to replicate, provides a foundation for us to acquire competitive recycling operations and complementary businesses in select under-penetrated markets. Revenue (millions) Operating Income (millions) $2,000 $200 $197.7 1,500 $1,937.3 150 1,000 100 $1,126.8 $122.7 Our 500 $789.4 50 $77.2 $547.4 $52.9 $424.8 $34.9 0 0 Growth 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Continues Net Income (millions) Diluted Earnings (per share) $100 $0.80 0.70 80 $99.999 0.60 $0.71 60 0.50 0.40 $0.55 $65.965 40 0.30 $0.40 $44.4 0.20 $0.32 20 $30.9 0.10 $0.23 $20.6 30 22 0 20 0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 LETTER TO THE STOCKHOLDERS The year 2008 was one of signi\ cant achievements for LKQ While gasoline prices dropped toward the end of 2008, high Corporation during challenging times. We reached our ten fuel costs throughout much of the year led consumers to drive year anniversary, having founded the company by combining less resulting in fewer accidents and repairs. By focusing on our numerous recycled automobile parts businesses in 1998, and strategy to become the rst choice for alternative vehicle repair realized record revenue and earnings. For scal 2008, LKQ had parts, we were able to realize organic growth in nearly all of our revenue of $1.9 billion, an increase of 72% from 2007, and key product lines despite the weak industry trends. Even with earnings of $0.71 per share, an increase of 29% from 2007. Over these negative trends, net income for 2008 was $99.9 million, the course of the past ve years, LKQ has realized compounded a 52% increase from 2007. annual revenue growth of 43% and annual earnings per share growth of 29%. RRD9630 1 3/19/09 1:55 PM LKQ helped reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions by 802,592 metric tons in 2008 by processing our vehicles and delivering the hulks to metals recyclers. • To absorb this level of GHG emissions, a mixed forest of about 308 square miles would be needed. • This level of GHG emissions is approximately equal to the lifetime emissions of 20,066 automobiles or the annual emissions of a city with 76,000 people. North America Canada - Recycled, Aftermarket, Self-Service, HD Truck and Distribution Mexico - Bumper Refurbishing Central America Costa Rica and Guatemala - Recycled and Self-Service OPERATIONS AT A GLANCE Company Profile Recycled Aftermarket Self-Service HD Truck LKQ is the nation’s largest distributor of Recycled products are Original Equipment Vast product offering includes new wheels, Deliberate focus on retail customers Complete line of heavy-duty alternative parts and maintains a network (OE) parts that provide the same t and bumpers, fenders, lights, mirrors, hoods, including the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) market products includes diesel engines, of over 280 recycled, aftermarket, self- function as those being replaced. sheet metal and cooling products and a and many smaller repair shops. transmissions, tandem housings, front and service and heavy-duty truck facilities. Late model, low mileage salvage parts complete line of Paint Body and Equipment. Thirty eight self-service locations in rear axles, differentials, hoods, doors and With 9,600 team members, LKQ supports procured from both domestic and imported Refurbished wheels, bumpers and the United States with most stocking over tires. approximately 75,000 collision and vehicles, cleaned, inspected and carry an lights meet all standards for performance 1,000 vehicles at any given time. Expanded network includes locations in mechanical repair facilities across the industry leading nationwide warranty. and appearance, and undergo an exact High volume self-service facilities Houston, Chicago, Toledo and Quebec City, United States and Canada. LKQ is an A national network and common restoration process to ensure like-new welcome over 4,000 customers each Canada. industry leader in implementing “green information system allowing our team condition. week. Ready-for-sale complete heavy and practices” to prevent pollution and members to search their entire trading Lifetime warranty on our premium “Green” disposal of ELVs (End of Life medium duty trucks. area for parts that may be available at line, Platinum Plus. Vehicles) prevents usable parts from being continually seeks new ways to provide Other Operations include wheel, other facilities. scrapped. cost effective, environmentally sensitive bumper, head lamp and tail solutions for vehicle repairs. lamp refurbishing, core collection and distribution centers. RRD9630 2 3/19/09 1:56 PM operations through the acquisition of two salvage yards in Ontario. They will support our efforts to build a network of salvage facilities in eastern Canada, similar to what we enjoy in the U.S. During the year, we also expanded into the heavy-duty truck recycled parts business, an industry that we believe has similar attributes to the recycled automotive parts business. The recycled truck parts industry is highly fragmented, comprised of small business owners, most with limited ability to fund inventory growth, and in general, operating without the benefi t of management systems that have supported our success in the recycled auto The desire for insurance companies and consumers to reduce parts industry. Our truck parts acquisitions provide operational severity and contain costs remained strong in 2008 and helped coverage in Houston, Chicago, Quebec City and Toledo. In addition drive the growth of alternative parts. Our revenue from recycled to parts sales, we offer secure end-of-life disposal capabilities, and related products and services grew 23% as compared to often an issue for specialty truck fl eets. Over time, we hope to 2007. build a small, but nationwide network of locations that will sell recycled heavy-duty truck parts and decommissioned vehicles. Comparing revenue on a pro forma basis as if we had owned Keystone Automotive Industries during all of 2007, our 2008 DOING OUR PART FOR THE ENVIRONMENT revenue from aftermarket, other new and refurbished products LKQ has been on the forefront of the recycling industry to implement grew at a slower rate than our revenue from recycled and related “green” practices that minimize pollution and fi nd alternative products and services. Nevertheless, our revenue increased in uses for automobile parts. Many of our recycled and self-service both categories in 2008 even though insurers reported declines facilities have received the designation of being a Green Yard from in claims for automobile collision repairs. their local or state environmental governing bodies. BUILDING ON OUR STRENGTHS LOOKING TO THE FUTURE The acquisition of Keystone in late 2007 made us the leading While the auto industry and consumer driving habits continue supplier of aftermarket collision parts to the automotive body to undergo change, we are confi dent in our strategic direction. repair industry and nearly doubled our size. Combining the The year 2008 was a turbulent time for many, yet we realized strengths of the two companies enables us to deliver value in solid revenue and earnings growth. We are optimistic about the the form of better availability to our customers. Our “one call” prospects for 2009 as we build upon the positive momentum we strategy, combining recycled and aftermarket collision parts created this year. Alternative parts play an increasingly important businesses, refl ects our commitment to our customers: “Any Part. role in providing cost effective, environmentally sensitive Any Repair. Anywhere.” solutions for the repair of collision damage and the replacement INTEGRATING KEYSTONE of mechanical parts. As we move forward, we believe our strategy is sound and will deliver strong results for all of our stockholders. Throughout 2008, we worked diligently to combine our recycled and aftermarket businesses. This resulted in not only better customer service but created the foundation to support future Sincerely, growth through the elimination of redundancies and unnecessary costs. While we originally anticipated this integration to take several years, the hard work of our 9,600 team members allowed us to successfully complete the majority of the work in only one year. GROWING THROUGH ACQUISITION We made a major addition to our self-service operations with the acquisition of Pick-Your-Part, one of the largest independent operators remaining in the U.S., with nine yards in California. In the fourth quarter, we successfully expanded our Canadian Left: Joseph M. Holsten, President & CEO; Center: Donald F. Flynn, Chairman; Right: Mark T.