LKQ Corporation filed a current report on November 9, 2026, disclosing that Salvatore A. Abbate's start date as President and Chief Executive Officer and Board member was accelerated from December 15, 2026 to November 9, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Accelerated start date: Salvatore A. Abbate's service as President and CEO commenced November 9, 2026, moved up from the previously announced December 15, 2026 effective date.
  • Board membership: Mr. Abbate also joined LKQ's Board of Directors on November 9, 2026, concurrent with his role as CEO.
  • Principal executive officer: According to the filing, Mr. Abbate became LKQ's principal executive officer for SEC reporting purposes on November 9, 2026.
  • Original announcement: The initial appointment was first announced on October 23, 2026, per the filing's reference to a prior current report filed that date.
  • Two securities listed: LKQ's Common Stock (NASDAQ:LKQ) and 4.125% Notes due 2031 (NASDAQ:LKQ31) are both registered on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

Abbate's Early Assumption of Leadership at LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation, a Delaware-incorporated company headquartered at 5846 Crossings Boulevard in Antioch, Tennessee, disclosed on November 9, 2026 that it had accelerated the commencement of Salvatore A. Abbate's tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer. The company had originally announced Mr. Abbate's appointment on October 23, 2026, with an effective date of December 15, 2026. According to the filing, that timeline was shortened by approximately five weeks, with Mr. Abbate assuming the role and joining the Board effective immediately on November 9, 2026.

The filing states that Mr. Abbate also became the company's principal executive officer under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations as of November 9, 2026. The filing incorporates by reference additional information regarding Mr. Abbate from the October 23, 2026 current report. LKQ, which trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, operates with common stock listed under the symbol LKQ and 4.125% Notes due 2031 listed under LKQ31. The report was signed by Matthew J. McKay, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. A press release dated November 9, 2026, covering the commencement of Mr. Abbate's service, was filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

What Was Disclosed

LKQ Corporation reported the acceleration of Salvatore A. Abbate's start date as President, CEO, and Board member from December 15, 2026 to November 9, 2026, also designating him principal executive officer for SEC purposes on that date.