LKQ CORP, 10-K filed on 2/20/2025
Annual Report
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 14, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-42002    
Entity Registrant Name LKQ CORPORATION    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-4215970    
Entity Address, Address Line One 5846 Crossings Boulevard    
Entity Address, City or Town Antioch    
Entity Address, State or Province TN    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 37013    
City Area Code 615    
Local Phone Number 781-5200    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 10.9
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   259,154,784  
Entity Central Index Key 0001065696    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Amendment Flag false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] false    
Document Information [Line Items]      
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $.01 per share    
Trading Symbol LKQ    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
Euro Notes 2031      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Title of 12(b) Security 4.125% Notes due 2031    
Trading Symbol LKQ31    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Auditor [Line Items]  
Auditor Location Chicago, Illinois
Auditor Firm ID 34
Auditor Name DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
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Consolidated Statements of Income Statement - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues $ 14,355 $ 13,866 $ 12,794
Cost of goods sold 8,744 8,291 7,571
Gross margin 5,611 5,575 5,223
Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,916 3,870 3,544
Restructuring and transaction related expenses 135 65 20
Gain on disposal of businesses (1) 0 0 (159)
Depreciation and amortization 361 283 237
Operating income 1,199 1,357 1,581
Other expense (income):      
Interest expense 262 214 78
Interest income and other income, net (21) (43) (15)
Total other expense, net 241 122 63
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes 958 1,235 1,518
Provision for income taxes 273 306 385
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries 8 15 11
Income from continuing operations 693 944 1,144
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations 0 (6) 6
Net income 693 938 1,150
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 3 2 1
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders $ 690 $ 936 $ 1,149
Basic earnings per share: (3)      
Income from continuing operations $ 2.63 $ 3.53 $ 4.13
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations 0 (0.02) 0.02
Net income 2.63 3.51 4.15
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 0.01 0.01 0.01
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders 2.62 3.50 4.15
Diluted earnings per share: (3)      
Income from continuing operations 2.63 3.52 4.12
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations 0 (0.02) 0.02
Net income 2.63 3.50 4.14
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 0.01 0.01 0.01
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders $ 2.62 $ 3.49 $ 4.13
Forward Contracts      
Other expense (income):      
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (2) $ 0 $ (49) $ 0
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 693 $ 938 $ 1,150
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 3 2 1
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders 690 936 1,149
Other comprehensive (loss) income:      
Foreign currency translation, net of tax (168) 90 (212)
Net change in unrealized gains/losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax 2 (11) 0
Net change in unrealized gains/losses on pension plans, net of tax (7) (5) 35
Other comprehensive (loss) income from unconsolidated subsidiaries (4) 9 7
Other comprehensive (loss) income (177) 83 (170)
Comprehensive income 516 1,021 980
Less: comprehensive income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 3 2 1
Comprehensive income attributable to LKQ stockholders $ 513 $ 1,019 $ 979
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 234 $ 299
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses 1,122 1,165
Inventories 3,220 3,121
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 330 283
Total current assets 4,906 4,868
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,517 1,516
Operating lease assets, net 1,388 1,336
Goodwill 5,448 5,600
Other intangibles, net 1,150 1,313
Equity method investments 169 159
Other noncurrent assets 377 287
Total assets 14,955 15,079
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 1,801 1,648
Accrued expenses:    
Accrued payroll-related liabilities 214 260
Refund liability 126 132
Other accrued expenses 352 309
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 237 224
Current portion of long-term obligations 38 596
Other current liabilities 94 149
Total current liabilities 2,862 3,318
Long-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion 1,207 1,163
Long-term obligations, excluding current portion 4,127 3,655
Deferred income taxes 386 448
Other noncurrent liabilities $ 341 $ 314
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 0.01  
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 1,000.0  
Common Stock, Shares, Issued 323.6 323.1
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding 259.1 267.2
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000.0 shares authorized, 323.6 shares issued and 259.1 shares outstanding at December 31, 2024; 323.1 shares issued and 267.2 shares outstanding at December 31, 2023 $ 3 $ 3
Additional paid-in capital 1,556 1,538
Retained earnings 7,662 7,290
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (417) $ (240)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares 64.5 55.9
Treasury stock, at cost; 64.5 shares at December 31, 2024 and 55.9 shares at December 31, 2023 $ (2,787) $ (2,424)
Total Company stockholders' equity 6,017 6,167
Noncontrolling interest 15 14
Total stockholders' equity 6,032 6,181
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 14,955 $ 15,079
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
shares in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 0.01  
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 1,000.0  
Common Stock, Shares, Issued 323.6 323.1
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding 259.1 267.2
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares 64.5 55.9
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income $ 693 $ 938 $ 1,150
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 406 319 264
Gain on disposal of businesses 0 0 (159)
Stock-based compensation expense 30 40 38
Deferred income taxes (34) 13 6
Other 83 18 (14)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:      
Receivables (2) 5 (16)
Inventories (253) 71 (342)
Other assets (59) (23) 33
Prepaid income taxes/income taxes payable (15) (12) 33
Accounts payable 251 (5) 269
Other liabilities 17 37 (15)
Operating lease assets and liabilities 4 4 3
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,121 1,356 1,250
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (311) (358) (222)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (49) (2,225) (4)
Proceeds from disposals of businesses, net of divested cash (11)   399
Other investing activities, net (35) (18) (1)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (406) (2,442) 172
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities 1,312 2,186 1,644
Repayments under revolving credit facilities (1,553) (3,074) (1,675)
Borrowings under term loans 0 1,031 0
Repayments of other debt, net (45) (32) (17)
Dividends paid to LKQ stockholders (318) (302) (284)
Purchase of treasury stock (360) (38) (1,040)
Other financing activities, net (51) (63) (22)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (746) 1,102 (1,394)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (29) 5 (24)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (60) 21 4
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 299 278 274
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 239 299 278
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]      
Income taxes, net of refunds 322 305 346
Interest 230 197 71
GSF Car Parts      
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Proceeds from disposals of businesses, net of divested cash   110  
Forward Contracts      
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related 0 (49) 0
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Proceeds from settlement of foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related 0 49 0
U.S. Notes 2028 2033      
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Proceeds from issuance of U.S. Notes (2028/33), net of unamortized bond discount 0 1,394 0
Euro Notes 2031      
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Proceeds from issuance of Euro Notes (2031), net of unamortized bond discount 816 0 0
Euro Notes 2024      
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Repayment of Euro Notes (2024) $ (547) $ 0 $ 0
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Common Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling Interest
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Balance as of December 31, 2024   321.6          
Balance as of December 31, 2024 $ 5,787 $ 3 $ (1,346) $ 1,474 $ 5,794 $ (153) $ 15
Balance as of December 31, 2024 at Dec. 31, 2021     (34.6)        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Net Income 1,150       1,149    
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 1           1
Other comprehensive income (170)         (170)  
Purchase of treasury stock     (20.5)        
Purchase of treasury stock (1,043)   $ (1,043)        
Restricted Stock Units Vested Shares Net Of Tax Withholdings   0.8          
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee tax (6)     (6)      
Stock-based compensation expense 38     38      
Dividends declared to LKQ stockholders (287)       (287)    
Capital contributions from, net of dividends declared to, noncontrolling interest shareholder (1)           (1)
Foreign currency translation adjustment on noncontrolling interest (1)           (1)
Shares, Issued, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2022   322.4          
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2022     (55.1)        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Net income 1,150            
Balance as of December 31, 2024   322.4          
Balance as of December 31, 2024 5,467 $ 3 $ (2,389) 1,506 6,656 (323) 14
Net Income 938       936    
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 2           2
Other comprehensive income 83         83  
Purchase of treasury stock     (0.8)        
Purchase of treasury stock (35)   $ (35)        
Restricted Stock Units Vested Shares Net Of Tax Withholdings   0.7          
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee tax (8)     (8)      
Stock-based compensation expense 40     40      
Dividends declared to LKQ stockholders (302)       (302)    
Capital contributions from, net of dividends declared to, noncontrolling interest shareholder $ (2)           (2)
Shares, Issued, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2023   323.1          
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 55.9   (55.9)        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Net income $ 938            
Balance as of December 31, 2024   323.1          
Balance as of December 31, 2024 6,181 $ 3 $ (2,424) 1,538 7,290 (240) 14
Net Income 693       690    
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 3           3
Other comprehensive income (177)         (177)  
Purchase of treasury stock     (8.6)        
Purchase of treasury stock (363)   $ (363)        
Restricted Stock Units Vested Shares Net Of Tax Withholdings   0.5          
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee tax (11)     (11)      
Stock-based compensation expense 30     30      
Dividends declared to LKQ stockholders (318)       (318)    
Capital contributions from, net of dividends declared to, noncontrolling interest shareholder (2)           (2)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest $ (1)     (1)      
Shares, Issued, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2024   323.6          
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares, Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2024 64.5   (64.5)        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Net income $ 693            
Balance as of December 31, 2024   323.6          
Balance as of December 31, 2024 $ 6,032 $ 3 $ (2,787) $ 1,556 $ 7,662 $ (417) $ 15
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Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Business Business
Description of Business

LKQ Corporation, a Delaware corporation, is a holding company and all operations are conducted by subsidiaries. When the terms "LKQ," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our" are used in this document, those terms refer to LKQ Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.

We are a global distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty aftermarket products and accessories designed to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles. We operate in the United States, Canada, Germany, the U.K., the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, France and various other European countries.

We are organized into four operating segments: Wholesale - North America; Europe; Specialty; and Self Service, each of which is presented as a reportable segment.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation

The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We have reclassified certain prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of LKQ Corporation and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results and outcomes could differ from those estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. For most of our international operations, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the period-ending exchange rate. Statements of Income amounts are translated to U.S. dollars using monthly average exchange rates during the period. Translation gains and losses are reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when a sales arrangement with a customer exists (e.g., contract, purchase orders, others), the transaction price is fixed or determinable and we have satisfied its performance obligations per the sales arrangement. The majority of our revenue originates from contracts with a single performance obligation to deliver parts, whereby the performance obligation is satisfied when control of the parts is transferred to the customer per the arranged shipping terms. Some of our contracts contain a combination of delivering parts and performing services, which are distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. Revenue for the service component is recognized as the services are rendered.
Our revenue is measured at the determinable transaction price, net of any variable considerations granted to customers. Variable considerations include the right to return parts, discounts, rebates, refunds, credits, price concessions, incentives, performance bonuses, or other similar items. These variable considerations are estimated throughout the year based on various factors, including contract terms, historical experience and performance levels.

Sales tax and other tax amounts collected from customers for remittance to governmental authorities are excluded from revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Income and are shown as a current liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets until remitted.

Any incremental costs to obtain a contract (commissions earned by our sales representatives on product sales) are expensed when incurred, as the amortization period of the asset would be one year or less due to the short-term nature of our contracts.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold includes: the price we pay for inventory, net of vendor discounts, rebates or other incentives; inbound freight and other transportation costs to bring inventory into our facilities; and overhead costs related to purchasing, warehousing and transporting our products from our distribution warehouses to our selling locations. For our salvage, remanufactured, refurbished and manufactured products, cost of goods sold also includes direct and indirect labor, equipment costs, depreciation, and other overhead to transform inventory into finished products suitable for sale. Cost of goods sold also includes expenses for service-type and assurance-type warranty programs.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses include: personnel costs for employees in SG&A functions; costs to operate branch locations, corporate offices and back office support centers; costs to transport products from facilities to our customers; and other expenses, such as professional fees, supplies, and advertising expenses. The costs included in SG&A expenses do not relate to inventory processing or conversion activities, and, as such, are classified below Gross margin in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Stock-Based Compensation

For the restricted stock units ("RSUs") that contain both a performance-based vesting condition and a time-based vesting condition, we recognize compensation expense using the accelerated attribution method, pursuant to which expense is recognized straight-line over the requisite service period for each separate vesting tranche of the award. For all other awards, which are subject to only a time-based vesting condition, we recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the entire award.

For performance-based RSUs ("PSUs"), the expense is calculated using the projected award value, which is based on an estimate of the achievement of the performance objectives, and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the performance period.

The impacts of forfeitures on RSUs and PSUs expense are recorded as they occur.

Income Taxes

Current income taxes are provided on income reported for financial reporting purposes, adjusted for transactions that do not enter into the computation of income taxes payable in the same year. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before we are able to realize their benefit or that future deductibility is uncertain. Provision is made for taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be permanently invested.

We recognize the benefits of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in tax returns in the provision for income taxes only for those positions that are more likely than not to be realized. We follow a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We consider many factors when evaluating and estimating our tax positions
and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and which may not accurately forecast actual outcomes. Our policy is to include any interest and penalties associated with income tax obligations in income tax expense.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, operating accounts, and deposits readily convertible to known amounts of cash. Restricted cash includes any cash that is legally or contractually restricted as to withdrawal or usage.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Receivables are reported net of an allowance for credit losses. The allowance is measured on a pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist, and a loss-rate for each pool is determined using historical credit loss experience as the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current conditions (e.g., management's evaluation of the aging of customer receivable balances and the financial condition of our customers) as well as changes in forecasted macroeconomic conditions, such as changes in the unemployment rate, gross domestic product growth rate or credit default rates.

Concentrations of Credit Risks

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and receivables. We control our exposure to credit risk associated with these instruments by (i) placing cash and cash equivalents with several major financial institutions; (ii) holding high-quality financial instruments; and (iii) maintaining strict policies over credit extension that include credit evaluations, credit limits and monitoring procedures. In addition, our overall credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited to some extent because our customer base is composed of a large number of geographically diverse customers.

Inventories

Our inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value can be influenced by current anticipated demand. If actual demand is lower than our estimates, additional reductions to inventory carrying value would be necessary in the period such determination is made.

The cost of our inventory is determined differently based on the category of inventory; (i) aftermarket and refurbished products, (ii) salvage and remanufactured products, and (iii) manufactured products.

An aftermarket product is a new vehicle product manufactured by a company other than the original equipment manufacturer. For aftermarket products, cost is established based on the average price paid for parts. Inventory cost for aftermarket products includes expenses incurred for freight in and overhead costs; for items purchased from foreign companies, import fees and duties and transportation insurance are also included. Refurbished products are parts that require cosmetic repairs, such as wheels, bumper covers and lights; we will apply new parts, products or materials to these parts to produce the finished product. Refurbished inventory cost is based upon the average price we pay for cores, which are recycled automotive parts that are not suitable for sale as a replacement part without further processing. The cost of refurbished inventory also includes expenses incurred for freight in, labor and other overhead costs.

A salvage product is a recycled vehicle part suitable for sale as a replacement part. Salvage product cost is established based upon the price we pay for a vehicle, including auction, storage and towing fees, as well as expenditures for buying and dismantling the vehicle. Inventory carrying value is determined using the average cost to sales percentage at each of our facilities and applying that percentage to the facility's inventory at expected selling prices, the assessment of which incorporates the sales probability based on a part's number of days in stock and historical demand. The average cost to sales percentage is derived from each facility's historical profitability for salvage vehicles. Remanufactured products are used parts that have been inspected, rebuilt, or reconditioned to restore functionality and performance, such as remanufactured engines and transmissions. Remanufactured inventory cost is based upon the price paid for cores and expenses incurred for freight in, direct manufacturing costs and other overhead costs.

A manufactured product is a new vehicle product. Manufactured product inventory can be a raw material, work-in-process or finished good. Manufactured product cost is established using the first-in first-out method.
Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives or, in the case of leasehold improvements, the term of the related lease and reasonably assured renewal periods, if shorter. Depreciation expense associated with refurbishing, remanufacturing, manufacturing and furnace operations as well as distribution centers are recorded in Cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Depreciation expense resulting from restructuring programs is recorded in Restructuring and transaction related expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. All other depreciation expense is reported in Depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Expenditures for major additions and improvements that extend the useful life of the related asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are recorded as incurred to SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As property, plant and equipment are sold or retired, the applicable cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss thereon is recognized. Construction in progress consists primarily of building and land improvements at our existing facilities.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist primarily of goodwill (the cost of purchased businesses in excess of the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired) and other specifically identifiable intangible assets, such as customer and supplier relationships, trade names, trademarks, software and other technology related assets, and covenants not to compete.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually. We performed annual impairment tests during the fourth quarters of 2024, 2023 and 2022. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment testing may also be performed on an interim basis when events or circumstances arise that may lead to impairment. The fair value estimates of our goodwill reporting units were established using weightings of the results of a discounted cash flow methodology and a comparative market multiples approach.

Based on the annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment test performed in the fourth quarter of 2024, we determined no impairment existed. The goodwill reporting units had a fair value estimate which exceeded the carrying value by at least 10%.

Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at contract inception with lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities being recognized based on the present value of the future lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. In determining the present value of future lease payments, we use the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date when the implicit rate is not readily determinable. We determine the incremental borrowing rate by analyzing yield curves with consideration of lease term, country and Company specific factors. In assessing the ROU asset, we include any lease prepayments and deduct lease incentives. We account for the lease and non-lease components of a contract as a single lease component and for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, we have elected to not record an ROU asset and lease liability. In assessing the lease term, we include options to renew only when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.

For certain lease agreements, rental payments are adjusted periodically for inflation. Typically, these adjustments are considered variable lease costs. Other variable lease costs consist of certain non-lease components that are disclosed as lease costs due to our election of the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components and include items such as variable payments for utilities, property taxes, common area maintenance, sales taxes, and insurance.

Net Assets Held for Sale

We record net assets held for sale at the lower of fair value less cost to sell or carrying value. Fair values are based on projected discounted cash flows and/or estimated selling prices. Management's assumptions for the discounted cash flow analyses of the businesses are based on projected revenues and profits, tax rates, capital expenditures, working capital requirements and discount rates. For businesses for which we utilized estimated selling prices to calculate the fair value, the inputs to the estimates included projected market multiples and any reasonable offers. Due to uncertainties in the estimation process, it is possible that actual results could differ from the estimates used in management's analysis. The inputs utilized in the fair value estimates are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of the net assets were measured on a non-
recurring basis as of December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, assets and liabilities held for sale were insignificant. In 2024, we divested certain operations in Slovenia, Poland and Bosnia. Our decision to exit these businesses, as well as other factors, constituted a triggering event to evaluate our net assets held for sale for impairment, and as a result, we incurred impairment charges related to these divestitures during the year ended December 31, 2024. See Note 13, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information related to these impairment charges. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded an insignificant amount of impairment on our net assets held for sale.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If such review indicates that the carrying amount of long-lived assets is not recoverable, the carrying amount of such assets is reduced to fair value. As a result of the divestitures described in the "Net Assets Held for Sale" section above, we incurred impairment charges to the carrying value of long-lived assets during the year ended December 31, 2024. See Note 13, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information related to these impairment charges. There were no significant impairments to the carrying value of long-lived assets during the years ended December 31, 2023 or 2022.

Equity Method Investments

We account for our investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting, as our investments give us the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Under the equity method of accounting, the initial investment is recorded at cost and the investment is subsequently adjusted for our proportionate share of earnings or losses and dividends, including consideration of basis differences resulting from the difference between the initial carrying amount of the investment and the underlying equity in net assets, as applicable.

Warranty Reserve

Assurance-type warranties are not considered a separate performance obligation, and thus no transaction price is allocated to them. Our warranty reserve is calculated using historical claim information to project future warranty claims activity and is recorded within Other accrued expenses and Other noncurrent liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the expected timing to settle the warranty claims. We record warranty costs in Cost of goods sold in our Consolidated Statements of Income.

Self-Insurance Reserves

We self-insure a portion of our employee medical benefits under the terms of our employee health insurance program. We purchase certain stop-loss insurance to limit our liability exposure. We also self-insure a portion of our property and casualty risk, which includes automobile liability, general liability, directors and officers liability, workers' compensation, and property coverage, under deductible insurance programs. The insurance premium costs are expensed over the contract periods. A reserve for liabilities associated with these losses is established for claims filed and claims incurred but not yet reported based upon our estimate of the ultimate cost, which is calculated using an analysis of historical data. We monitor new claim and claim developments as well as trends related to the claims incurred but not reported in order to assess the adequacy of our insurance reserves. The current portion of total self-insurance reserves is recorded in Other accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with the noncurrent portion is recorded in Other noncurrent liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, which reflects management's estimates of when claims will be paid.

Litigation and Related Contingencies

We have certain contingencies resulting from litigation, claims and other commitments and are subject to a variety of environmental and pollution control laws and regulations incident to the ordinary course of business. We currently expect that the resolution of such contingencies will not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Treasury Stock

We record common stock purchased for treasury stock at cost. The excise tax on share repurchases initiated on and after January 1, 2023 is included in the cost basis of treasury stock.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

During the first quarter of 2023, we adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2022-04, "Liabilities—Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations" ("ASU 2022-04"), which requires the buyer in a supplier finance program to disclose certain information about its program, including key terms, balance sheet presentation of amounts, outstanding amounts at the end of each period, and rollforwards of balances. We adopted the provisions of ASU 2022-04 on a retrospective basis, except for the disclosure of rollforward information, which was adopted prospectively for the year ended December 31, 2024 as required. The adoption of ASU 2022-04 did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows but did result in additional disclosures.

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures" (ASU 2023-07). The ASU expands public entities' segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, an amount and description of its composition for other segment items, and interim disclosures of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets. We adopted the ASU on a retrospective basis beginning in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows but did result in additional disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures." The ASU requires disclosure of disaggregated income taxes paid, prescribes standard categories for the components of the effective tax rate reconciliation, and modifies other income tax-related disclosures. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and requires prospective application with the option to apply it retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2024-03, “Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.” The ASU requires disclosure of specific expense categories within relevant income statement captions. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The ASU can be adopted prospectively or retrospectively and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
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Business Combinations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Business Combinations Business Combinations
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we completed acquisitions of eight businesses within our Wholesale - North America segment and two businesses within our Europe segment. These acquisitions were not material to our financial position or results of operations as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024. Additionally, in January 2024, we paid $23 million (€21 million) to a minority shareholder to settle a put option exercised on redeemable shares issued in conjunction with a previous acquisition. This payment was presented within Other financing activities, net in financing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

On February 26, 2023, we entered into a plan of arrangement to acquire all of Uni-Select's issued and outstanding shares. On August 1, 2023, we completed the acquisition of Uni-Select for an aggregate consideration paid of approximately Canadian dollar (“CAD”) 2.8 billion ($2.1 billion) (the "Uni-Select Acquisition"). In order to reduce the risk related to changes in CAD foreign exchange rates for the CAD purchase price, we entered into foreign exchange contracts. These foreign exchange contracts did not qualify for hedge accounting, and therefore the changes in fair value were reported in Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We reported Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related of $49 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. These foreign exchange contracts were settled in July 2023 ahead of closing of the Uni-Select Acquisition, resulting in total payments received of $49 million. See Note 19, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for information related to these foreign exchange contracts. This acquisition complemented our existing North American paint distribution operations and provided a scaled position in the Canadian replacement and maintenance parts market, with opportunity for future consolidation and growth.
In addition to our acquisition of Uni-Select, we completed acquisitions of three businesses within our Wholesale - North America segment, four businesses within our Europe segment and one business in our Specialty segment, during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Our acquisitions are accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and are included in our consolidated financial statements from the dates of acquisition. The purchase prices were allocated to the net assets based upon estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. During the year ended December 31, 2024, there have been no significant adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocations from those disclosed in our December 31, 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the effect of the businesses acquired during the year ended December 31, 2024 as though the businesses had been acquired as of January 1, 2023. The unaudited pro forma financial information is based upon accounting estimates and judgments that we believe are reasonable. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes the effect of purchase accounting adjustments, such as the adjustment of inventory acquired to fair value, adjustments to depreciation on acquired property, plant and equipment, adjustments to rent expense for above or below market leases, adjustments to amortization on acquired intangible assets, adjustments to interest expense, and the related tax effects. These pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred if the acquisitions had been in effect for the periods presented or of future results. The unaudited pro forma financial information is as follows (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
20242023
Revenue$14,396 $14,921 
Income from continuing operations693 871 

The pro forma impact of our acquisitions also reflects the elimination of acquisition related expenses (net of tax) of $18 million and gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related of $49 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. In addition, the unaudited pro forma financial information excludes the results of GSF Car Parts which was classified as discontinued operations upon the acquisition of Uni-Select. Refer to Note 13, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information regarding our acquisition related expenses, Note 19, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for further information on our foreign exchange contracts and Note 4, "Discontinued Operations and Divestitures" for further information related to the divestment of GSF Car Parts.
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Discontinued Operations and Divestitures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Discontinued Operations and Divestitures [Text Block] Discontinued Operations and Divestitures
GSF Car Parts

As part of the Uni-Select transaction, we were required to divest its U.K. subsidiary, GSF Car Parts, to comply with the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority regulatory ruling. Since the GSF Car Parts business was held separate and never integrated into our business, we classified the business as discontinued operations upon acquisition.

On October 25, 2023, we divested GSF Car Parts to a third party for $110 million of proceeds, net of cash divested, resulting in an immaterial loss on sale. The proceeds were used for repayments on our revolving credit facilities. In order to manage our exposure to variability in the cash flows related to the sale of GSF Car Parts, we entered into a foreign exchange forward contract to fix the amount of USD we received upon completion of the sale. This foreign exchange contract was settled in October 2023.

Glass Manufacturing Business

For the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded to discontinued operations a $5 million benefit primarily related to the reassessment of a previously recorded valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to our glass manufacturing business sold in 2017.

Other Divestitures (Not Classified in Discontinued Operations)

In 2024, we divested certain operations in Slovenia, Poland and Bosnia. See Note 13, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information related to these divestitures.
In April 2022, we completed the sale of PGW, our aftermarket glass business within our Wholesale - North America segment, to a third party for $361 million resulting in recognition of a $155 million pretax gain ($127 million after tax). Additionally, in September 2022, we completed the sale of a business within our Self Service segment, to a third party, resulting in proceeds of $25 million and the recognition of a $4 million pretax gain ($3 million after tax).
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Inventories
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories Inventories
We classify our inventory into the following categories: (i) aftermarket and refurbished products, (ii) salvage and remanufactured products, and (iii) manufactured products. Aftermarket and refurbished products and salvage and remanufactured products are primarily composed of finished goods. Manufactured products are primarily composed of raw materials and finished goods.

Inventories consist of the following (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Aftermarket and refurbished products$2,659 $2,556 
Salvage and remanufactured products507 510 
Manufactured products54 55 
Total inventories $3,220 $3,121 
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Property, Plant and Equipment
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following (in millions):
December 31,
Useful Life20242023
Land and improvements
10 - 20 years(1)
$271 $260 
Buildings and improvements20 - 40 years505 473 
Machinery and equipment3 - 20 years921 866 
Computer equipment3 - 10 years158 140 
Vehicles and trailers3 - 10 years135 144 
Furniture and fixtures5 - 7 years73 76 
Leasehold improvements1 - 20 years476 457 
Finance lease assets166 141 
2,705 2,557 
Less—Accumulated depreciation(1,251)(1,173)
Construction in progress63 132 
Total property, plant and equipment, net$1,517 $1,516 
(1) Only applies to land improvements as land is not depreciated.

Total depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 was $225 million, $193 million, and $169 million, respectively.
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Self-Insurance Reserves
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Self-Insurance Reserves [Abstract]  
Self-Insurance Reserves Self-Insurance Reserves
To provide for the potential liabilities for certain risks, we use a combination of insurance and self-insurance mechanisms, including a consolidated, wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary which provides insurance coverage for workers' compensation and automotive liability claim payments that are below our deductibles under our third-party policies. The activity related to our captive insurance subsidiary was not material for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Total self-insurance reserves were $144 million and $136 million, of which $79 million and $73 million were classified as current, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We had outstanding letters of credit of $114 million and $110 million, of which $79 million and $74 million were to guarantee self-insurance claims payments at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. While we do not expect the amounts ultimately paid to differ significantly from the estimates, the insurance
reserves and corresponding expenses could be affected if future claims experience differs significantly from historical trends and assumptions.
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Allowance for Credit Losses
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Credit Loss [Abstract]  
Allowance for Credit Losses Allowance for Credit Losses
Our allowance for expected credit losses was $56 million and $61 million as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The provision for credit losses was $17 million, $12 million, and $9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

A rollforward of our allowance for credit losses is as follows (in millions):
20242023
Balance as of January 1,$61 $54 
Provision for credit losses17 12 
Write-offs(19)(7)
Impact of foreign currency(3)
Balance as of December 31, $56 $61 
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Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Intangible Assets Disclosure Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment is as follows (in millions):

Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceTotal
Balance as of January 1, 2023, gross$1,430 $2,191 $456 $275 $4,352 
Accumulated impairment losses as of January 1, 2023(33)— — — (33)
Balance as of January 1, 20231,397 2,191 456 275 4,319 
Business acquisitions1,171 35 15 — 1,221 
Exchange rate effects(12)72 — — 60 
Balance as of December 31, 2023$2,556 $2,298 $471 $275 $5,600 
Business acquisitions and adjustments to previously recorded goodwill— 14 
Disposal of businesses— (5)— — (5)
Exchange rate effects(32)(129)— — (161)
Balance as of December 31, 2024$2,528 $2,173 $472 $275 $5,448 

The components of other intangibles, net are as follows (in millions):

 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
NetGross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Customer and supplier relationships$1,150 $(505)$645 $1,176 $(412)$764 
Trade names and trademarks513 (248)265 536 (226)310 
Software and other technology related assets425 (266)159 404 (246)158 
Covenants not to compete— — — (2)— 
Total finite-lived intangible assets2,088 (1,019)1,069 2,118 (886)1,232 
Indefinite-lived trademarks81 — 81 81 — 81 
Total other intangible assets$2,169 $(1,019)$1,150 $2,199 $(886)$1,313 
Estimated useful lives for the finite-lived intangible assets are as follows:
Method of AmortizationUseful Life
Customer and supplier relationshipsAccelerated3-20 years
Trade names and trademarksStraight-line3-30 years
Software and other technology related assetsStraight-line3-15 years
Covenants not to competeStraight-line2-5 years

Amortization expense for intangibles was $182 million, $126 million, and $95 million during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for each of the five years in the period ending December 31, 2029 is $174 million, $157 million, $138 million, $108 million and $92 million, respectively.
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Equity Method Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Equity Method Investments Equity Method Investments
The carrying value of our Equity method investments were as follows (in millions):

Segment
Ownership as of December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
MEKO AB (1)
Europe26.6%$157 $145 
Other12 14 
Total$169 $159 
(1)    As of December 31, 2024, the Level 1 fair value of our investment in MEKO AB ("Mekonomen") was $194 million based on the quoted market price for Mekonomen's common stock using the same foreign exchange rate as the carrying value. Our share of the book value of Mekonomen's net assets exceeded the book value of our investment by $11 million; this difference is primarily related to Mekonomen's Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income balance as of our acquisition date in 2016. We record our equity in the net earnings of Mekonomen on a one quarter lag. We received $5 million, $5 million, and $3 million in dividend payments from Mekonomen during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
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Warranty Reserve
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Warranty Reserve Warranty Reserve
We provide warranties against defects and product failures on certain of our products, including remanufactured engines and transmissions (warranty periods ranging from 12 to 48 months) and certain salvage mechanical products (warranty period of 6 months or 6,000 miles). We also offer limited lifetime warranties on certain collision sheet metal products.

The changes in the warranty reserve are as follows (in millions):
20242023
Balance as of January 1,$35 $32 
Warranty expense89 86 
Warranty claims(85)(83)
Balance as of December 31,$39 $35 
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Revenue Recognition
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition
Disaggregated Revenue

We report revenue in two categories: (i) parts and services and (ii) other.

Parts revenue is generated from the sale of vehicle products including replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles. Services revenue includes (i) additional services that are generally billed concurrently with the related product sales, such as the sale of service-type warranties, (ii) fees for admission to our self service yards, and (iii) diagnostic and repair services.
For Wholesale - North America and Self Service, vehicle replacement products include sheet metal collision parts such as doors, hoods, and fenders; bumper covers; head and tail lamps; mirrors; grilles; wheels; and large mechanical items such as engines and transmissions. For Europe, and to a lesser extent for Wholesale - North America, vehicle replacement products include a wide variety of small mechanical products such as brake pads, discs and sensors; clutches; electrical products such as spark plugs and batteries; steering and suspension products; filters; and oil and automotive fluids. Additionally, in both our Wholesale - North America and Europe segments, we sell paint and paint related consumables for refinishing vehicles. For our Specialty operations, we serve seven product segments: truck and off-road; speed and performance; recreational vehicles; towing; wheels, tires and performance handling; marine; and miscellaneous accessories.

Other revenue includes sales of scrap and precious metals (platinum, palladium, and rhodium), bulk sales to mechanical manufacturers (including cores) and sales of aluminum ingots and sows from furnace operations. We derive scrap metal and other precious metals from several sources in both our Wholesale - North America and Self Service segments, including vehicles that have been used in our recycling operations and vehicles from OEMs and other entities that contract with us for secure disposal of "crush only" vehicles. Revenue from the sale of hulks in our Wholesale - North America and Self Service segments is recognized based on a price per ton of delivered material when the customer (processor) collects the scrap.

The following table sets forth our revenue disaggregated by category and reportable segment (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Wholesale - North America$5,465 $4,974 $4,207 
Europe6,386 6,303 5,711 
Specialty1,654 1,665 1,788 
Self Service 213 232 227 
Parts and services13,718 13,174 11,933 
Wholesale - North America297 307 349 
Europe21 20 24 
Self Service319 365 488 
Other637 692 861 
Total revenue$14,355 $13,866 $12,794 

Variable Consideration

Amounts related to variable consideration on our Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in millions):

December 31,
 Classification20242023
Return assetPrepaid expenses and other current assets$67 $68 
Refund liabilityRefund liability126 132 
Variable consideration reserveReceivables, net of allowance for credit losses136 155 
Revenue by Geographic Area

Our net sales are attributed to geographic area based on the location of the selling operation. The following table sets forth our revenue by geographic area (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Revenue
United States$6,837 $6,826 $6,632 
Germany1,732 1,672 1,523 
United Kingdom1,692 1,679 1,550 
Other countries4,094 3,689 3,089 
Total revenue$14,355 $13,866 $12,794 
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Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Expenses [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses [Text Block] Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses
From time to time, we initiate restructuring plans to integrate acquired businesses, to align our workforce with strategic business activities, or to improve efficiencies in our operations. Below is a summary of our current restructuring plans:

2024 Global Restructuring Plan

In the first quarter of 2024, we began a global restructuring initiative focused on enhancing profitability. This initiative includes exiting businesses and markets that do not align with our strategic objectives and executing on opportunities to reduce costs, streamline operations and consolidate facilities. As we continue to move forward with our plan, we have incurred and expect to incur impairments and other charges related to the disposal of long-lived assets, inventory, and other assets; costs for employee severance; lease termination charges and facility closure costs; and other contract termination charges. We expect that the largest portion of the activity will come from the Europe segment. In 2024, we divested our operations in Slovenia and Bosnia to third parties and, certain operations in Poland to Mekonomen, an equity method investment of which we own 26.6%, and received a combination of cash and notes receivable. Our decision to exit these markets constituted a triggering event to evaluate certain long-lived assets for impairment, and as a result, we incurred impairment charges with the divestitures of Slovenia, Poland, and Bosnia. This plan is scheduled to be substantially complete by the end of 2025 with an estimated total incurred cost of between $130 million and $150 million.

2022 Global Restructuring Plan

In the fourth quarter of 2022, we began a restructuring initiative covering all of our reportable segments designed to reduce costs, streamline operations, consolidate facilities and implement other strategic changes to the overall organization. We have incurred costs primarily for employee severance, inventory or other asset write-downs, and exiting facilities. This plan was completed in 2024 with a total incurred cost of $30 million.

1 LKQ Europe Plan

In 2019, we announced a multi-year plan called "1 LKQ Europe" which is intended to create structural centralization and standardization of key functions to facilitate the operation of the Europe segment as a single business. Under the 1 LKQ Europe plan, we are reorganizing our non-customer-facing teams and support systems through various projects including the implementation of a common Enterprise Resource Planning platform, rationalization of our product portfolio, and creation of a Europe headquarters office and central back office. We completed the organizational design and implementation projects in June 2021, with the remaining projects scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027 with a total incurred cost of between $30 million and $40 million.

Acquisition Integration Plans

After completing the acquisition of a business, we may incur costs related to integrating the acquired business into our current business structure and systems. These costs are typically incurred within a year from the acquisition date and vary in magnitude depending on the size and complexity of the related integration activities. We substantially completed the integration plan in 2024 related to the Uni-Select Acquisition in our Wholesale - North America segment.
The following table sets forth the expenses incurred related to our restructuring plans (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
PlanExpense Type202420232022
2024 Global PlanEmployee related costs$35 $— $— 
Facility exit costs— — 
Inventory related costs (1)
13 — — 
Asset impairments (2)
49 — — 
Other costs— — 
Total$111 $— $— 
2022 Global PlanEmployee related costs$$$
Facility exit costs
Inventory related costs (1)
— — 
Other costs— 
Total$$15 $10 
2019/2020 Global PlanFacility exit costs$— $$
Total$— $$
1 LKQ Europe PlanEmployee related costs$$$
Facility exit costs— — 
Inventory related costs (1)
— 
Total$$$
Acquisition Integration PlansEmployee related costs$$23 $
Facility exit costs16 
Other costs— 
Total$25 $29 $
Total restructuring expenses$146 $48 $15 
(1)    Recorded to Cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)    Related to impairment of assets in Property, plant and equipment, net and Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table sets forth the cumulative plan costs by segment related to our restructuring plans (in millions):

Cumulative Program Costs
Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceTotal
2024 Global Plan$15 $96 $— $— $111 
2022 Global Plan20 30 
1 LKQ Europe Plan— 15 — — 15 

Transaction Related Expenses

During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we incurred expenses totaling $4 million, $21 million and $5 million, respectively, for legal, accounting and advisory services related to completed and potential transactions.
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Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation
In order to attract and retain employees, non-employee directors, consultants, and other persons associated with the Company, we grant equity-based awards under the LKQ Corporation 1998 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Incentive Plan”). The total number of shares approved by stockholders for issuance under the Equity Incentive Plan is 70 million shares, subject to anti-dilution and other adjustment provisions. We have granted RSUs, stock options, and restricted stock under the Equity Incentive Plan. Of the shares approved by stockholders for issuance under the Equity Incentive Plan, 6.9 million shares remained available for issuance as of December 31, 2024. We expect to issue new or treasury shares of common stock to cover past and future equity grants.

RSUs

The RSUs we have issued vest over periods of up to five years, subject to a continued service condition. Currently outstanding RSUs (other than PSUs, which are described below) contain either a time-based vesting condition or a combination of a performance-based vesting condition and a time-based vesting condition, in which case both conditions must be met before any RSUs vest. For all of the RSUs containing a performance-based vesting condition, we must report positive diluted earnings per share, subject to certain adjustments, during any fiscal year period within five years following the grant date. Each RSU converts into one share of LKQ common stock on the applicable vesting date. The grant date fair value of RSUs is based on the market price of LKQ stock on the grant date.

Participants who are eligible for retirement (defined as a voluntary separation of service from the Company after the participant has attained at least 60 years of age and completed at least five years of service) will continue to vest in their awards following retirement; if retirement occurs during the first year of the vesting period (for RSUs subject to a time-based vesting condition) or the first year of the performance period (for RSUs with a performance-based vesting condition), the participant vests in a prorated amount of the RSU grant based on the portion of the year employed.

Outstanding unvested RSUs earn dividend equivalents at the same rate as dividends on LKQ’s common stock. The dividend equivalents are subject to the same vesting requirements, restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.

The Compensation and Human Capital Committee of our Board approved the grant of 228,570, 169,511, and 169,605 RSUs to our executives that included both a performance-based vesting condition and a time-based vesting condition in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The performance-based vesting conditions for the 2024, 2023, and 2022 grants to our executive officers have been satisfied.

The fair value of RSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 was $31 million, $38 million, and $38 million, respectively; the fair value of RSUs vested is based on the market price of LKQ stock on the date vested.

The following table summarizes activity related to our RSUs under the Equity Incentive Plan for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in millions, except years and per share amounts):
Number Outstanding Weighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value(1)
Unvested as of January 1, 20241.2 $48.35 
Granted (2)
0.8 $51.61 
Vested(0.7)$47.47 
Forfeited / Canceled(0.1)$51.01 
Unvested as of December 31, 20241.2 $50.85 
Expected to vest after December 31, 20241.1 $50.74 2.6$40 
(1)    The aggregate intrinsic value of expected to vest RSUs represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the fair value of LKQ's stock on the last day of the period multiplied by the number of units) that would have been received by the holders had all the expected to vest RSUs vested. This amount changes based on the market price of LKQ’s common stock.
(2)    The weighted average grant date fair value of RSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $56.57 and $49.21, respectively.
PSUs

We grant PSUs with a three-year performance period to certain employees, including executive officers, under our Equity Incentive Plan. As these awards are performance-based, the exact number of shares to be paid out may be up to twice the grant amount, depending on our performance and the achievement of certain performance metrics (adjusted earnings per share, average organic parts and services revenue growth, and average return on invested capital) over the applicable three year performance periods.

Outstanding unvested PSUs earn dividend equivalents at the same rate as dividends on LKQ's common stock. The dividend equivalents are subject to the same vesting requirements, restrictions and forfeiture provisions as the original award.

The fair value of PSUs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $11 million, $13 million, and $9 million respectively; the fair value of PSUs vested is based on the market price of LKQ stock on the date vested.

The following table summarizes activity related to our PSUs under the Equity Incentive Plan for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in millions, except years and per share amounts):
Number OutstandingWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value(1)
Unvested as of January 1, 20240.4 $45.91 
Granted (2)
0.2 $52.08 
Performance-based adjustment (3)
(0.1)$48.96 
Vested(0.2)$38.77 
Unvested as of December 31, 20240.3 $53.60 
Expected to vest after December 31, 20240.3 $53.63 1.4$10 
(1)     The aggregate intrinsic value of expected to vest PSUs represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the fair value of LKQ's stock on the last day of each period multiplied by the number of units) that would have been received by the holders had all the expected to vest PSUs vested. This amount changes based on the market price of LKQ’s common stock and the achievement of the performance metrics relative to the established targets.
(2)    Represents the number of PSUs at target payout. The weighted average grant date fair value of PSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $56.83 and $48.95, respectively.
(3)    Represents the net adjustment to the number of shares issuable upon vesting of performance-based PSUs based on the Company's actual financial performance metrics for the three year performance period ended December 31, 2024.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Stock-based compensation expense and the resulting tax benefits included in the Consolidated Statements of Income were as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Stock-based compensation expense$30 $40 $38 
Income tax benefit(7)(9)(9)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax$23 $31 $29 

We did not capitalize any stock-based compensation costs during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022.
As of December 31, 2024, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs and PSUs is expected to be recognized as follows (in millions):
Unrecognized Compensation Expense
2025$20 
202613 
2027
2028
Total unrecognized compensation expense$45 

Stock-based compensation expense related to these awards will be different to the extent that forfeitures are realized and performance under the PSUs differs from current achievement estimates.
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Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share incorporate the incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and the assumed vesting of RSUs. Certain of our RSUs and stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were antidilutive, but these equity instruments could be dilutive in the future.

The following chart sets forth the computation of earnings per share (in millions, except per share amounts):

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Income from continuing operations$693 $944 $1,144 
Denominator for basic earnings per share—Weighted-average shares outstanding263.6 267.6 277.1 
Effect of dilutive securities:
RSUs0.2 0.5 0.6 
PSUs0.1 0.2 0.3 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding263.9268.3278.0
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations$2.63 $3.53 $4.13 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (1)
$2.63 $3.52 $4.12 
(1)    Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was computed using the treasury stock method for dilutive securities.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) are as follows (in millions):
 Foreign
Currency
Translation
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow HedgesUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Pension PlansOther Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated SubsidiariesAccumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2022$(121)$— $(24)$(8)$(153)
Pretax (loss) income(216)— 49 — (167)
Income tax effect— — (14)— (14)
Disposal of business— — — 
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries— — — 
Balance as of December 31, 2022
$(333)$— $11 $(1)$(323)
Pretax income (loss)90 (12)(4)— 74 
Income tax effect— — 
Reclassification of unrealized gain— (3)(2)— (5)
Reclassification of deferred income taxes— — — 
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries— — — 
Balance as of December 31, 2023
$(243)$(11)$$$(240)
Pretax (loss) income(170)(8)— (171)
Income tax effect— (2)— (1)
Reclassification of unrealized gain— (4)— — (4)
Reclassification of deferred income taxes— — — 
Disposal of business— — — 
Other comprehensive loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries— — — (4)(4)
Balance as of December 31, 2024
$(411)$(9)$(1)$$(417)

Net unrealized losses and gains related to our pension plans were reclassified to Interest income and other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income during each of the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Our policy is to reclassify the income tax effect from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the Provision for income taxes when the related gains and losses are released to the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Supply Chain Financing
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Supply Chain Financing Supply Chain Financing
We utilize voluntary supply chain finance programs to support our efforts in negotiating payment term extensions with suppliers as part of our effort to improve our operating cash flows. These programs provide participating suppliers the opportunity to sell their LKQ receivables to financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institutions. We are not a party to the agreement between the suppliers and financial institutions. The financial institutions participate in the supply chain financing initiative on an uncommitted basis and can cease purchasing receivables from our suppliers at any time. Our obligation to our suppliers, including amount due and payment date, are not impacted by the supplier’s decision to sell amounts under these agreements. Our payment terms to the financial institutions, including the timing and amount of payments, are unchanged from the original supplier invoice. All outstanding payments owed under the supply chain finance programs with the participating financial institutions are recorded within Accounts payable on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had $416 million and $411 million of Accounts payable outstanding under the arrangements, respectively. A rollforward of obligations confirmed and paid during the year is as follows (in millions):
2024
Balance as of January 1,$411 
Invoices confirmed during the year871 
Confirmed invoices paid during the year(840)
Impact of foreign currency(26)
Balance as of December 31, $416 
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Long-Term Obligations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Obligations Long-Term Obligations
Long-term obligations consist of the following (in millions):
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Maturity DateInterest RateAmountInterest RateAmount
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement:
Term loan payableJanuary 20265.83 %$500 6.83 %$500 
Revolving credit facilitiesJanuary 20285.86 %
(1)
664 6.25 %
(1)
914 
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Agreement:
Term loan payableJuly 20264.98 %487 6.82 %529 
Unsecured Senior Notes:
U.S. Notes (2028)June 20285.75 %800 5.75 %800 
U.S. Notes (2033)June 20336.25 %600 6.25 %600 
Euro Notes (2024)April 2024— %— 3.88 %552 
Euro Notes (2028)April 20284.13 %259 4.13 %276 
Euro Notes (2031)March 20314.13 %777 — %— 
Notes payableVarious through October 20303.07 %
(1)
10 3.85 %
(1)
16 
Finance lease obligations5.06 %
(1)
100 4.83 %
(1)
83 
Other debt4.58 %
(1)
2.16 %
(1)
11 
Total debt4,198 4,281 
Less: long-term debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts(33)(30)
Total debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts4,165 4,251 
Less: current maturities, net of debt issuance costs(38)(596)
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts$4,127 $3,655 
(1)    Interest rate derived via a weighted average

The scheduled maturities of long-term obligations outstanding at December 31, 2024 are as follows (in millions):
Amount
2025 (1)
$38 
20261,012 
202717 
20281,733 
2029
Thereafter1,393 
Total debt (2)
$4,198 
(1)Long-term obligations maturing by December 31, 2025 include $1 million of short-term debt that may be extended beyond the current year ending December 31, 2025.
(2)The total debt amounts presented above reflect the gross values to be repaid (excluding debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts of $33 million as of December 31, 2024).

Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement

On January 5, 2023, we and certain other subsidiaries of ours entered into a new credit agreement (the "Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement") which consists of (i) an unsecured revolving credit facility of up to a U.S. Dollar equivalent of $2.0 billion, which includes a $150 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a $150 million sublimit for swing line loans and (ii) an unsecured term loan facility of up to $500 million. Borrowings under the agreement bear interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (i.e. "SOFR") plus the applicable spread or other risk-free interest rates that are applicable for the specified currency plus a spread based on the Company's debt rating and total leverage ratio. On June 5, 2024, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement which replaced the Canadian Dollar Offer Rate ("CDOR") with the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average ("CORRA") for CAD denominated borrowings. The maturity date of the term loan is January 5, 2026 and may be extended by one additional year subject to agreement by the lenders. The term loan has no required amortization payments prior to its maturity date. The maturity date for the revolving credit facility is January 5, 2028, and may be extended by up to two additional years in one year increments.

The Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement contains customary covenants for an unsecured credit facility for a company that has debt ratings that are investment grade, such as, requirements to comply with a total leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio, each calculated in accordance with the terms of the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement, and limits on the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to incur liens and indebtedness.

Proceeds from the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement were used to repay the outstanding principal amount under our prior Senior Secured Credit Agreement ("Prior Credit Agreement"), to pay fees and expenses related to the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement, and for other general corporate purposes.

Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement

For the permanent financing related to the Uni-Select Acquisition, on March 27, 2023, we entered into the Senior Unsecured Term Loan Agreement ("CAD Note") which established an unsecured term loan facility of up to CAD 700 million maturing in July 2026. The CAD Note was funded on July 31, 2023, which was one business day prior to the consummation of the Uni-Select Acquisition.

The CAD Note contains customary covenants for an unsecured term loan for a company that has debt ratings that are investment grade, such as requirements to comply with a total leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio, each calculated in accordance with the terms of the CAD Note, and limits on the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to incur liens and indebtedness.

On June 12, 2024, we entered into Amendment No. 1 to the CAD Note which replaced CDOR with CORRA. The variable interest rate applicable to the CAD Note may be (i) a forward-looking term rate based on CORRA for an interest period chosen by the Company of one or three months or (ii) the Canadian Prime Rate (as defined in the CAD Note), plus in each case a spread based on the Company’s debt rating and total leverage ratio.

U.S. Notes (2028/2033)

On May 24, 2023, as part of the financing for the Uni-Select Acquisition, we completed an offering of $1,400 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, consisting of $800 million senior notes due 2028 (the "U.S. Notes (2028)") and $600 million senior notes due 2033 (the "U.S. Notes (2033)" and together with the U.S. Notes (2028), the "U.S. Notes (2028/33)") in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933.

The U.S. Notes (2028/33) are governed by the Indenture, dated as of May 24, 2023 (the "Indenture"), among the Company, certain of the Company's subsidiaries (the "Guarantors") and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee. The U.S. Notes (2028/33) will be initially fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of our wholly owned domestic subsidiaries that are guarantors under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement, dated as of January 5, 2023, or the CAD Note and each of our domestic subsidiaries that in the future agrees to guarantee obligations under the Senior
Unsecured Credit Agreement, the CAD Note, any other Credit Facility Debt or any Capital Markets Debt (as such terms are defined in the Indenture).

Each subsidiary guarantee will rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future liabilities of the applicable subsidiary guarantor that are not subordinated. Each subsidiary guarantee will effectively rank junior to any secured indebtedness of its respective subsidiary guarantor to the extent of the lesser of the amount of such secured indebtedness and the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. Under the terms of any subsidiary guarantee, holders of the U.S. Notes (2028/33) will not be required to exercise their remedies against us before they proceed directly against the subsidiary guarantors.

Prior to May 15, 2028 in the case of the U.S. Notes (2028) or March 15, 2033 in the case of the U.S. Notes (2033) (each such date a "Par Call Date"), we may redeem the U.S. Notes (2028) or U.S. Notes (2033), as applicable, at our option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption date (assuming, in each case, that such U.S. Notes (2028/33) matured on their applicable Par Call Date) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 40 basis points in the case of the U.S. Notes (2028) or 45 basis points in the case of the U.S. Notes (2033), less interest accrued to the date of redemption; and (ii) 100% of the principal amount of the U.S. Notes (2028/33) to be redeemed; plus in either case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding the redemption date. On or after the applicable Par Call Date we may redeem the U.S. Notes (2028/33) of the applicable series, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the U.S. Notes (2028/33) being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date.

In connection with the sale of the U.S. Notes (2028/33), we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2023 (the "Registration Rights Agreement"), with the Guarantors and BofA Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the initial purchasers of the U.S. Notes (2028/33) identified therein. Pursuant to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, on September 1, 2023, the Company and the Guarantors filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 ("Form S-4") with respect to a registered offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") each series of U.S. Notes (2028/33) and related guarantees for new notes of such series (the "Exchange Notes") and new related guarantees, which has terms substantially identical in all material respects to the applicable series of U.S. Notes (2028/33) (except that the Exchange Notes do not contain terms with respect to transfer restrictions and Additional Interest). The SEC declared the Form S-4 effective on September 14, 2023. The Exchange Offer closed in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The U.S. Notes (2028) and U.S. Notes (2033) bear interest at rates of 5.75% and 6.25%, respectively, per year from the date of original issuance or from the most recent payment date on which interest has been paid or provided for. Interest on the U.S. Notes (2028/33) is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on December 15, 2023.

Euro Notes (2024) and Euro Notes (2031)

On April 14, 2016, LKQ Italia Bondco S.p.A. ("LKQ Italia"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of LKQ Corporation, completed an offering of €500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due April 1, 2024 (the "Euro Notes (2024)") in a private placement conducted pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The proceeds from the offering were used to repay a portion of the revolver borrowings under the Prior Credit Agreement and to pay related fees and expenses.

On March 13, 2024, LKQ, together with its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, LKQ Dutch Bond B.V., a private company with limited liability, completed an offering and sale of €750 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.125% Notes due March 13, 2031 (“Euro Notes (2031)”). We used the net proceeds from this offering to (i) pay outstanding indebtedness, including all of the outstanding €500 million aggregate principal amount of the Euro Notes (2024) issued by the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, LKQ Italia Bondco di LKQ Italia Bondco GP S.r.l e C.S.A.P.A. (f/k/a LKQ Italia Bondco S.p.A.), and (ii) pay accrued interest and related fees, premiums and expenses. The Euro Notes (2031) are governed by the Euro Notes (2031) Indenture, dated as of March 13, 2024.

The Euro Notes (2031) bear interest at a rate of 4.125% per year. Interest on the Euro Notes (2031) is payable annually on each March 13, commencing on March 13, 2025. The Euro Notes (2031) will be initially fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis (the “Guarantees”) by the Company and each of its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries that are guarantors under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement and our CAD Note. The Euro Notes (2031) will also be guaranteed by each of the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries that in the future agrees to guarantee the Company’s obligations under the Senior Unsecured
Credit Agreement, the CAD Note, any other Credit Facility Debt or any Capital Markets Debt (both as defined in the Company’s preliminary prospectus supplement filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024).

Prior to December 13, 2030 (the "Par Call Date"), the Euro Notes (2031) are redeemable, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of: (1)(a) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the redemption date (assuming that the Euro Notes (2031) matured on the Par Call Date) on an annual (ACTUAL/ACTUAL (ICMA)) basis at a rate equal to the Comparable Government Bond Rate (as defined in the Indenture, dated March 13, 2024 (the "Euro Notes (2031) Indenture")) plus 30 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to the date of redemption; and (2) 100% of the principal amount of the Euro Notes (2031) to be redeemed; plus, in either case, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date. On or after the Par Call Date, we may redeem the Euro Notes (2031), in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Euro Notes (2031) being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date.

The Euro Notes (2031) and the Guarantees have been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 under the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-277267) filed by the Company with the SEC on February 22, 2024, as supplemented by the prospectus supplement filed by the Company with the SEC on March 1, 2024. In April 2024, the Euro Notes (2031) were approved for listing and registration on the Nasdaq.

Related to the offering and sale of the Euro Notes (2031) in March 2024, we incurred $7 million of fees, which were capitalized as an offset to Long-Term Obligations and are amortized over the term of the Euro Notes (2031).

Euro Notes (2026/2028)

On April 9, 2018, LKQ European Holdings B.V. ("LKQ Euro Holdings"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LKQ Corporation, completed an offering of €1,000 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The offering consisted of €750 million senior notes due 2026 (the "Euro Notes (2026)") and €250 million senior notes due 2028 (the "Euro Notes (2028)" and, together with the Euro Notes (2026), the "Euro Notes (2026/28)") in a private placement conducted pursuant to Regulation S and Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The proceeds from the offering, together with borrowings under our senior secured credit facility, were used (i) to finance a portion of the consideration paid for the Stahlgruber acquisition, (ii) for general corporate purposes and (iii) to pay related fees and expenses, including the refinancing of net financial debt. The Euro Notes (2026/28) are governed by the Indenture dated as of April 9, 2018 (the “Euro Notes (2026/28) Indenture”) among LKQ Euro Holdings, LKQ Corporation and certain of our subsidiaries (the “Euro Notes (2026/28) Subsidiaries”), the trustee, paying agent, transfer agent, and registrar. On April 1, 2021, we redeemed the Euro Notes (2026).

Interest on the Euro Notes (2028) is payable in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year. The Euro Notes (2028) are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by LKQ Corporation and the Euro Notes (2028) Subsidiaries (the "Euro Notes (2028) Guarantors").

The Euro Notes (2028) and the related guarantees are, respectively, LKQ Euro Holdings' and each Euro Notes (2028) Guarantor's senior unsecured obligations and will be subordinated to all of LKQ Euro Holdings' and the Euro Notes (2028) Guarantors' existing and future secured debt to the extent of the assets securing that secured debt. In addition, the Euro Notes (2028) are effectively subordinated to all of the liabilities of our subsidiaries that are not guaranteeing the Euro Notes (2028) to the extent of the assets of those subsidiaries. The Euro Notes (2028) have been listed on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.

The Euro Notes (2028) are redeemable, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date plus a "make whole" premium. On or after April 1, 2023, we may redeem some or all of the Euro Notes (2028) at the applicable redemption prices set forth in the Euro Notes (2026/28) Indenture. We may be required to make an offer to purchase the Euro Notes (2028) upon the sale of certain assets, subject to certain exceptions, and upon a change of control. In addition, in the event of certain developments affecting taxation or under certain other circumstances which, in any case, require the payment of certain additional amounts, we may redeem the Euro Notes (2028) in whole, but not in part, at any time at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued but unpaid interest, if any, and such certain additional amounts, if any, to the redemption date.
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We are exposed to market risks, including the effect of changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Under current policies, we may use derivatives to manage our exposure to variable interest rates on our debt and changing foreign exchange rates for certain foreign currency denominated transactions. We do not hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes.

Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

In February 2023, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to mitigate the risk of changing interest rates on our variable interest rate payments related to borrowings under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the interest rate swap agreements, we pay the fixed interest rate and receive a variable interest rate based on term SOFR that matches a contractually specified rate under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement. The agreements include a total $400 million notional amount maturing in February 2025 with a weighted average fixed interest rate of 4.63% and a total $300 million notional amount maturing in February 2026 with a weighted average fixed interest rate of 4.23%. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassified to Interest expense when the hedged interest payments affect earnings. The activity related to the interest rate swaps is classified in operating activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as the activity relates to normal recurring settlements to match interest payments.

In March 2023, we entered into forward starting interest rate swaps to hedge the risk of changes in interest rates related to forecasted debt issuance to finance a portion of the Uni-Select Acquisition. These swaps were settled in May 2023 upon issuance of the U.S. Notes (2028/33), resulting in total payments of $13 million. See Note 18, "Long-Term Obligations" for additional information related to the offering of the U.S. Notes (2028/33). Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps were recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and the fair value at the termination date is being reclassified to Interest expense over the term of the debt. Payments made to settle the forward starting interest rate swaps were classified in financing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as these payments were related to the forecasted debt issuance.

All of our interest rate swap contracts have been executed with counterparties that we believe are creditworthy, and we closely monitor the credit ratings of these counterparties.

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the notional amounts, balance sheet classification and fair values of our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in millions):

December 31, 2024
Notional AmountBalance Sheet CaptionFair Value - Asset / (Liability)
Interest rate swap agreements$400 Other accrued expenses$— 
Interest rate swap agreements300 Other noncurrent liabilities(1)

December 31, 2023
Notional AmountBalance Sheet CaptionFair Value - Asset / (Liability)
Interest rate swap agreements$700 Other noncurrent liabilities$(2)

The activity related to our cash flow hedges is included in Note 16, "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)." As of December 31, 2024, we estimate that $2 million of derivative losses (net of tax) included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss will be reclassified into our Consolidated Statements of Income within the next 12 months.

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges

To manage the foreign currency exposure related to the Uni-Select Acquisition purchase price (denominated in CAD), we entered into foreign exchange contracts in March 2023 to purchase CAD 1.6 billion for approximately $1.2 billion. These contracts did not qualify for hedge accounting, and therefore, the contracts were adjusted to fair value through the results of operations as of each balance sheet date. We reported Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related on the
Consolidated Statements of Income of $49 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. These contracts were settled in July 2023 resulting in total payments received of $49 million.

To manage our foreign currency exposure on other non-functional currency denominated intercompany loans, we enter into short-term foreign currency forward contracts from time to time. We have not elected to apply hedge accounting for these transactions, and therefore the contracts are adjusted to fair value through our results of operations as of each balance sheet date. The effect on our results of operations for these contracts during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, were not material. The fair values of these short-term derivative instruments that remained outstanding as of year-end were recorded in either Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Other accrued expenses on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material at December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Additionally, we hold other short-term derivative instruments, including foreign currency forward contracts, to manage our exposure to variability in the cash flows related to inventory purchases denominated in a non-functional currency. We have not elected to apply hedge accounting for these transactions. The notional amount and fair value of these contracts at December 31, 2024 and 2023, along with the effect on our results of operations during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, were not material. The fair values of these contracts were recorded in either Prepaid expenses and other current assets or Other accrued expenses on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Gross vs. Net Presentation for Derivative Instruments

While certain derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty are subject to master netting arrangements, we present our cash flow hedge and other derivative instruments on a gross basis on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The impact of netting the fair values of these contracts would result in an immaterial decrease to Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other accrued expenses on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

We use the market and income approaches to estimate the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities, and during the year ended December 31, 2024, there were no significant changes in valuation techniques or inputs related to the financial assets or liabilities that we have historically recorded at fair value. The tiers in the fair value hierarchy include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as significant unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs we utilized to determine such fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Investments - debt securities$53 $— $— $53 $22 $— $— $22 
Investments - equity securities14 — — 14 — — 
Total Assets$67 $— $— $67 $25 $— $— $25 
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps$— $$— $$— $$— $
Contingent consideration liabilities— — — — 
Total Liabilities$— $$$$— $$$
Investments in debt and equity securities relate to our captive insurance subsidiary and are included in Other noncurrent assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The balance sheet classification of the interest rate swap agreements is presented in Note 19, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." For contingent consideration liabilities, the current portion is included in Other current liabilities and the noncurrent portion is included in Other noncurrent liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the expected timing of the related payments.

We value derivative instruments using a third party valuation model that performs discounted cash flow analysis based on the terms of the contracts and market observable inputs such as current and forward interest rates and current and forward foreign exchange rates.

Our contingent consideration liabilities are related to our business acquisitions. Under the terms of the contingent consideration agreements, payments may be made at specified future dates depending on the performance of the acquired business subsequent to the acquisition. The liabilities for these payments are classified as Level 3 liabilities because the related fair value measurement, which is determined using an income approach, includes significant inputs not observable in the market.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

Our debt is reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost. The fair value measurements of the borrowings under the credit agreement are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy since they are determined based upon significant inputs observable in the market, including interest rates on recent financing transactions with similar terms and maturities. We estimated the fair value by calculating the upfront cash payment a market participant would require at December 31, 2024 and 2023 to assume these obligations. The fair values of the U.S. Notes (2028), U.S. Notes (2033), Euro Notes (2024), Euro Notes (2028) and Euro Notes (2031) are determined based upon observable market inputs including quoted market prices in markets that are not active, and therefore are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Based on market conditions as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the fair value of the borrowings under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement reasonably approximated the carrying values of $1,164 million and $1,414 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the fair value of the borrowings under the CAD Note reasonably approximated the carrying values of $487 million and $529 million, respectively.

The following table provides the carrying and fair value for our other financial instruments as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in millions):
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
U.S. Notes (2028)$800 $814 $800 $820 
U.S. Notes (2033)600 620 600 628 
Euro Notes (2024)— — 552 552 
Euro Notes (2028)259 261 276 276 
Euro Notes (2031)777 796 — — 
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We have leases primarily for facilities, vehicles, and equipment.

The amounts recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 related to our lease agreements are as follows (in millions):

December 31,
LeasesClassification20242023
Assets
Operating lease ROU assets, netOperating lease assets, net$1,388 $1,336 
Finance lease assets, netProperty, plant and equipment, net96 80 
Total leased assets$1,484 $1,416 
Liabilities
Current
OperatingCurrent portion of operating lease liabilities$237 $224 
FinanceCurrent portion of long-term obligations28 26 
Noncurrent
OperatingLong-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion1,207 1,163 
FinanceLong-term obligations, excluding current portion72 57 
Total lease liabilities$1,544 $1,470 

The components of lease expense are as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
Lease Cost202420232022
Operating lease cost$350 $305 $282 
Short-term lease cost19 20 16 
Variable lease cost135 113 96 
Finance lease cost
Amortization of leased assets25 19 12 
Interest on lease liabilities
Sublease income(5)(6)(5)
Net lease cost$529 $455 $403 

The future lease commitments under our leases at December 31, 2024 are as follows (in millions):

Years Ending December 31,Operating leases
Finance leases (1)
Total
2025$333 $33 $366 
2026298 27 325 
2027253 19 272 
2028207 12 219 
2029160 166 
Thereafter587 27 614 
Future lease payments1,838 124 1,962 
Less: Interest394 24 418 
Present value of lease liabilities$1,444 $100 $1,544 
(1)     Amounts are included in the scheduled maturities of long-term obligations in Note 18, "Long-Term Obligations".
As of December 31, 2024, operating lease payments for leases that have not yet commenced totaled $41 million, which primarily includes the synthetic lease arrangements discussed below. These operating leases will commence in the next 21 months with lease terms of 3 to 15 years. Most of these leases have not commenced because the assets are in the process of being constructed.

Synthetic Lease Arrangements

In the fourth quarter of 2024, we entered into two synthetic leases to finance the construction of salvage yard facilities, with an aggregate estimated cost of approximately $100 million. These leases have an aggregate future lease commitment of approximately $35 million as of December 31, 2024. The leases will commence upon completion of construction of the facilities which are expected to be in the later part of 2026. Each lease term is five years after commencement. At the end of the leases' terms, we will be required to purchase the facilities or, in the event that option is not elected, to request to extend the leases, or vacate the property and relocate. Upon each lease commencement, the lease classification, right-of-use asset, and lease liability will be determined and recorded. Each lease arrangement contains a residual value guarantee of 100% of the total construction cost. The synthetic leases contain covenants that are consistent with our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement. See Note 18, "Long-Term Obligations" for further information on our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement.

Other information related to leases is as follows:

December 31,
Lease Term and Discount Rate20242023
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases7.78.2
Finance leases7.26.7
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases5.92 %6.00 %
Finance leases5.06 %4.83 %

Year Ended December 31,
Supplemental cash flows information (in millions)202420232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$328 $299 $284 
Financing cash outflows from finance leases28 19 14 
Leased assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities49 49 15 
Leased assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities384 310 159 
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Employee Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]  
Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans

We have funded and unfunded defined benefit plans covering certain employee groups in various European countries and Canada. Local statutory requirements govern many of our European and Canadian plans. The defined benefit plans are mostly closed to new participants and, in some cases, existing participants no longer accrue benefits.
Funded Status

The table below summarizes the funded status of the defined benefit plans (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation - beginning of year$202 $133 
Acquisitions and divestitures (1)
— 58 
Service cost
Interest cost
Participant contributions
Actuarial (gain) / loss12 
Benefits paid (2)
(11)(5)
Settlement(2)(3)
Currency impact (15)
Projected benefit obligation - end of year $200 $202 
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value - beginning of year$119 $61 
Acquisitions and divestitures (1)
— 56 
Actual return on plan assets10 — 
Employer contributions
Participant contributions
Benefits paid(11)(4)
Settlement(2)(3)
Currency impact(9)
Fair value - end of year$116 $119 
Funded status at end of year (liability)$(84)$(83)
Accumulated benefit obligation$194 $196 
(1)    2023 activity relates to the Uni-Select acquisition.
(2)    Includes amounts paid from plan assets as well as amounts paid from Company assets.

The net amounts recognized for defined benefit plans on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Noncurrent assets$$
Current liabilities(4)(4)
Noncurrent liabilities(82)(83)

The following table summarizes the accumulated benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Accumulated benefit obligation$184 $147 
Aggregate fair value of plan assets105 67 
The following table summarizes the projected benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Projected benefit obligation$191 $153 
Aggregate fair value of plan assets105 67 

The table below summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the year-end benefit obligations:

December 31,
20242023
Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation3.2 %3.7 %
Rate of future compensation increase2.5 %2.6 %

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The table below summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost for the defined benefit plans (in millions):

 Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Service cost$$$
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets (1)
(5)(3)(2)
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss (2)
— (2)— 
Net periodic benefit cost$$$
(1)    We use the fair value of our plan assets to calculate the expected return on plan assets.
(2)    Actuarial gains and losses are amortized using a corridor approach for our pension plans. Gains and losses are amortized if, as of the beginning of the year, the cumulative net gain or loss exceeds 10 percent of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the fair value of the plan assets. Gains and losses in excess of the corridor are amortized over the average remaining service period of active members expected to receive benefits under the plan or, in the case of closed plans, the expected future lifetime of the employees participating in the plan.

The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost was classified in SG&A expenses, while the other components of net periodic benefit cost were classified in Interest income and other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The table below summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost in the table above:

Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Discount rate used to determine service cost3.7 %3.4 %1.0 %
Discount rate used to determine interest cost3.7 %3.4 %1.2 %
Rate of future compensation increase2.6 %1.9 %1.7 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets (1)
4.3 %3.1 %2.8 %
(1)    Our expected long-term return on plan assets is determined based on the asset allocation and estimate of future long-term returns by asset class.

Assumed mortality is also a key assumption in determining benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost. In some of the European and Canadian plans, a price inflation index is also an assumption in determining benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost.
As of December 31, 2024, the pretax amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of $2 million of net actuarial gains for our defined benefit plans that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Of this amount, we expect an insignificant amount to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost during the year ending December 31, 2025.

Fair Value of Plan Assets

Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received for selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The tiers in the fair value hierarchy include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as significant unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. Investments that are valued using net asset value (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient are excluded from the fair value hierarchy disclosure.

For the unfunded pension plans, we pay the defined benefit plan obligations when they become due. The table below summarizes the fair value of our defined benefit plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy for the funded defined benefit pension plans (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Insurance contracts (1)
$— $— $62 $62 $— $— $66 $66 
Other (2)
— — — — 
Assets measured by fair value hierarchy$$— $62 $66 $$— $66 $70 
Assets measured at net asset value (3)
50 49 
Total pension plan assets at fair value$116 $119 
(1)    Investments in insurance contracts represents the cash surrender value of the insurance policy. These amounts are determined by an actuary based on projections of future benefit payments, discount rates, and expected long-term rate of return on assets.
(2)    Represents balances in a refundable tax account held with the Canada Revenue Agency.
(3)    Consists of international bonds, equity, real estate and other investments.

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments for the defined benefit plans (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Balance at beginning of year$66 $40 
Acquisitions and divestitures— 26 
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets held at the reporting date
Purchases, sales and settlements(3)(2)
Currency impact(2)
Balance at end of year$62 $66 

Assets for the defined benefit pension plans in Europe are invested primarily in insurance policies. For the defined benefit pension plans in Canada, a portion of the assets representing a subset of inactive plan participants are invested in insurance policies. Under these contracts, we pay premiums to the insurance company, which are based on an internal actuarial analysis performed by the insurance company; the insurance company then funds the pension payments to the plan participants upon retirement.
Employer Contributions and Estimated Future Benefit Payments

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we contributed $7 million to our pension plans. We estimate that contributions to our pension plans during 2025 will be $7 million.

The following table summarizes estimated future benefit payments as of December 31, 2024 (in millions):

Years Ending December 31,Amount
2025$
2026
2027
2028
202910 
2030 - 203454 
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes consists of the following components (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Current:
Federal$128 $137 $212 
State39 39 60 
Foreign140 117 107 
Total current provision for income taxes$307 $293 $379 
Deferred:
Federal$(22)$10 $— 
State(3)(2)
Foreign(9)— 
Total deferred (benefit) provision for income taxes$(34)$13 $
Provision for income taxes$273 $306 $385 

Income taxes have been based on the following components of income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Domestic$577 $795 $1,078 
Foreign381 440 440 
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes$958 $1,235 $1,518 
The U.S. federal statutory rate is reconciled to the effective tax rate as follows:

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
U.S. federal statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes, net of state credits and federal tax impact2.7 %2.8 %3.0 %
Impact of rates on international operations2.2 %1.2 %1.1 %
Change in valuation allowances1.1 %0.9 %0.4 %
Non-deductible expenses0.6 %1.2 %1.0 %
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related— %(0.8)%— %
Other, net0.9 %(1.5)%(1.2)%
Effective tax rate28.5 %24.8 %25.3 %

Undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries amounted to approximately $2,075 million at December 31, 2024. Beginning in 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act generally provided a 100% participation exemption from further U.S. taxation of dividends received from 10-percent or more owned foreign corporations held by U.S. corporate shareholders. Although foreign dividend income is generally exempt from U.S. federal tax in the hands of the U.S. corporate shareholders, either as a result of the participation exemption, or due to the previous taxation of such earnings under the transition tax and GILTI regimes, companies must still apply the guidance of ASC 740: Income Taxes to account for the tax consequences of outside basis differences and other tax impacts of their investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries. Further, the 2017 transition tax reduced a majority of the previous outside basis differences in our foreign subsidiaries, and most of any new differences arising have extensive interaction with the GILTI regime.

Based on a review of our global financing and capital expenditure requirements as of December 31, 2024, we continue to plan to permanently reinvest the undistributed earnings of our international subsidiaries. Thus, no deferred U.S. income taxes or potential foreign withholding taxes have been recorded. Due to the complexity of the U.S. tax regime, it remains impractical to estimate the amount of deferred taxes potentially payable were such earnings to be repatriated.

The OECD released a framework, referred to as Pillar Two, to implement a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% on certain multinational enterprises. Certain countries have enacted legislation to adopt the Pillar Two framework while several countries are considering or still announcing changes to their tax laws to implement the minimum tax directive. We have evaluated the developments and do not anticipate any material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
The significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Deferred Tax Assets:
Accrued expenses and reserves$57 $58 
Qualified and nonqualified retirement plans20 17 
Inventory10 21 
Accounts receivable22 22 
Interest deduction carryforwards30 32 
Stock-based compensation
Operating lease liabilities346 334 
Net operating loss carryforwards38 53 
Other44 26 
Total deferred tax assets, gross576 571 
Less: valuation allowance(51)(64)
Total deferred tax assets$525 $507 
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Goodwill and other intangible assets$373 $414 
Property, plant and equipment96 102 
Trade names79 88 
Operating lease assets, net336 319 
Other10 
Total deferred tax liabilities$894 $932 
Net deferred tax liability$(369)$(425)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Noncurrent deferred tax assets$17 $23 
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities386 448 

Noncurrent deferred tax assets and noncurrent deferred tax liabilities are included in Other noncurrent assets and Deferred income taxes, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We have net operating loss carryforwards, primarily for certain international tax jurisdictions, the tax benefits of which totaled approximately $38 million and $53 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The $15 million decrease in net operating loss carryforwards is primarily related to the sale of certain European entities. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had tax credit carryforwards for U.S. and certain U.S. state jurisdictions, the tax benefits of which totaled approximately $3 million and less than $1 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had interest deduction carryforwards in Italy the tax benefits of which totaled $30 million and $32 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had capital loss carryforwards, the tax benefit of which totaled an insignificant amount at both periods. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, valuation allowances of $51 million and $64 million, respectively, were recorded for deferred tax assets related to the foreign interest deduction carryforwards, certain foreign and U.S. net operating loss carryforwards and capital loss carryforwards. The $13 million net decrease in valuation allowances was primarily attributable to the change in the net operating loss carryforward previously noted.
The majority of the net operating losses will generally carry forward until 2034 to 2043. The interest deduction carryforwards in Italy do not expire. U.S. capital losses can be carried back three years and forward for five years. Realization of these deferred tax assets is dependent on the generation of sufficient taxable income prior to the expiration dates, where applicable, or in the case of interest deduction carryforward, subject to legislative thin capitalization constraints, typically based on profitability. Based on historical and projected operating results, we believe that it is more likely than not that earnings will be sufficient to realize the deferred tax assets for which valuation allowances have not been provided. While we expect to realize the deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances, changes in tax laws or in estimates of future taxable income may alter this expectation.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):

 202420232022
Balance at January 1,$$$
Additions for acquired tax positions— — 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year10 — — 
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years15 
Reductions for tax positions of prior year— (1)— 
Lapse of statutes of limitations(3)(5)— 
Settlements with taxing authorities(2)— (2)
Balance at December 31,$28 $$

During the twelve months beginning January 1, 2025, it is reasonably possible that we will reduce unrecognized tax benefits by $17 million, none of which would impact our effective tax rate.

Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits above as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, are approximately $10 million, $8 million and $5 million, respectively that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. The balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2024 includes $18 million, and at both December 31, 2023 and 2022, an insignificant amount of tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in adjustments to deferred taxes.

We recognize interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. As of the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we had accumulated interest and penalties of $1 million, attributable to the unrecognized tax benefits noted above. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we recorded $1 million or less of interest and penalties through the income tax provision, prior to any reversals for lapses in the statutes of limitations and settlements.

The Company and/or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various U.S. state and international jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or international income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2018. Adjustments from examinations, if any, are not expected to have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions):

 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents$234 $299 
Restricted cash included in Other noncurrent assets (1)
— 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$239 $299 
(1)     Represents cash held with our captive insurance subsidiary for payments on self-insured claims.
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Segment and Geographic Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment and Geographic Information Segment and Geographic Information
We have four operating segments: Wholesale - North America; Europe; Specialty; and Self Service, each of which is presented as a reportable segment.
The segments are organized based on a combination of geographic areas served and type of product lines offered. The segments are managed separately as the businesses serve different customers and are affected by different economic conditions. Wholesale - North America and Self Service have similar economic characteristics and have common products and services, customers and methods of distribution. We are reporting these operating segments separately to provide greater transparency to investors.

The following tables present our financial performance by reportable segment for the periods indicated (in millions):

Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceEliminationsConsolidated
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Revenue:
Third Party$5,762 $6,407 $1,654 $532 $— $14,355 
Intersegment— — (4)— 
Total segment revenue$5,763 $6,407 $1,657 $532 $(4)$14,355 
Less: (1)
Cost of goods sold3,252 3,953 1,238 305 
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,567 1,855 315 179 
Other segment items (2)
(15)(35)(9)(2)
Segment EBITDA$959 $634 $113 $50 $— $1,756 
Total depreciation and amortization (3)
$198 $160 $34 $14 $— $406 
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Revenue:
Third Party$5,281 $6,323 $1,665 $597 $— $13,866 
Intersegment— — (4)— 
Total segment revenue$5,282 $6,323 $1,668 $597 $(4)$13,866 
Less: (1)
Cost of goods sold2,796 3,886 1,238 375 
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,535 1,842 305 188 
Other segment items (2)
(24)(19)(9)(2)
Segment EBITDA$975 $614 $134 $36 $— $1,759 
Total depreciation and amortization (3)
$121 $150 $32 $16 $— $319 
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenue:
Third Party$4,556 $5,735 $1,788 $715 $— $12,794 
Intersegment— — — (3)— 
Total segment revenue$4,556 $5,735 $1,791 $715 $(3)$12,794 
Less: (1)
Cost of goods sold2,347 3,520 1,270 437 
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,372 1,651 325 196 
Other segment items (2)
(15)(21)(3)(1)
Segment EBITDA$852 $585 $199 $83 $— $1,719 
Total depreciation and amortization (3)
$75 $145 $30 $14 $— $264 
(1)    The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM. Intersegment expenses are included within the amounts shown.
(2)    Amounts primarily represent other non operating income and expenses within each segment, as well as reconciling items to remove depreciation - cost of goods sold and restructuring - cost of goods sold, which are excluded from the calculation of Segment EBITDA. See Note 13, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for additional information on the restructuring charges.
(3)    Amounts presented include depreciation and amortization expense recorded within Cost of goods sold, SG&A expenses and Restructuring and transaction related expenses.

The key measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by our CODM, our Chief Executive Officer, is Segment EBITDA. The CODM uses Segment EBITDA to compare profitability among the segments and evaluate business strategies. Segment EBITDA includes revenue and expenses that are controllable by the segment. Corporate general and administrative expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, with shared expenses apportioned based on the segment's percentage of consolidated revenue. We calculate Segment EBITDA as Net Income excluding net income and loss attributable to noncontrolling interest; income and loss from discontinued operations; depreciation; amortization; interest; gains and losses on debt extinguishment; income tax expense; restructuring and transaction related expenses; change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities; other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments, or divestitures; equity in losses and earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries; equity investment fair value adjustments; impairment charges; and direct impacts of the Ukraine/Russia conflict.

The table below provides a reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Net income$693 $938 $1,150 
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders690 936 1,149 
Less: net (loss) income from discontinued operations— (6)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders690 942 1,143 
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization406 319 264 
Interest expense, net of interest income243 186 70 
Loss on debt extinguishment— — 
Provision for income taxes273 306 385 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries (1)
(8)(15)(11)
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (2)
— (49)— 
Equity investment fair value adjustments
Restructuring and transaction related expenses (3)
135 65 20 
Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold (3)
15 — 
Gain on disposal of businesses (4)
— — (159)
Gains on previously held equity interests— (3)(1)
Direct impacts of Ukraine/Russia conflict (5)
— — 
Impairment of net assets held for sale— — 
Segment EBITDA$1,756 $1,759 $1,719 
(1)    Refer to Note 10, "Equity Method Investments" for further information.
(2)    Refer to Note 3, "Business Combinations" and Note 19, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for further information.
(3)    Refer to Note 13, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information.
(4)    Refer to "Other Divestitures (Not Classified in Discontinued Operations)" in Note 4, "Discontinued Operations and Divestitures" for further information.
(5)    Adjustments include provisions for and subsequent adjustments to reserves for asset recoverability (receivables and inventory) and expenditures to support our employees and their families in Ukraine.
The following table presents capital expenditures by reportable segment (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Capital Expenditures
Wholesale - North America
$143 $118 $84 
Europe134 163 105 
Specialty21 41 19 
Self Service13 36 14 
Total capital expenditures$311 $358 $222 

The following table presents assets by reportable segment (in millions):

December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses
Wholesale - North America$483 $470 
Europe528 580 
Specialty102 107 
Self Service
Total receivables, net of allowance for credit losses1,122 1,165 
Inventories
Wholesale - North America1,411 1,217 
Europe1,323 1,390 
Specialty449 475 
Self Service37 39 
Total inventories3,220 3,121 
Property, plant and equipment, net
Wholesale - North America675 644 
Europe619 642 
Specialty115 118 
Self Service108 112 
Total property, plant and equipment, net1,517 1,516 
Operating lease assets, net
Wholesale - North America668 615 
Europe467 494 
Specialty121 84 
Self Service132 143 
Total operating lease assets, net1,388 1,336 
Other unallocated assets7,708 7,941 
Total assets$14,955 $15,079 

We report net receivables; inventories; net property, plant and equipment; and net operating lease assets by segment as that information is used by the CODM in assessing segment performance. These assets provide a measure for the operating capital employed in each segment. Unallocated assets include cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets, goodwill, other intangibles and equity method investments.
Our largest countries of operation are the U.S., followed by Germany and the U.K. Additional European operations are located in the Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, Belgium, Austria, Slovakia, France and other European countries. As a result of the Uni-Select Acquisition, we further expanded our wholesale operations in Canada. Our operations in other countries include remanufacturing operations in Mexico, an aftermarket parts freight consolidation warehouse in Taiwan, and administrative support functions in India.

The following table sets forth our tangible long-lived assets by geographic area (in millions):

December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Long-lived assets
United States$1,590 $1,496 
Germany312 324 
United Kingdom296 295 
Other countries707 737 
Total long-lived assets$2,905 $2,852 
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income $ 693 $ 938 $ 1,150
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting, Policy
Basis of Presentation

The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We have reclassified certain prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation.
Consolidation, Policy
Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of LKQ Corporation and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates, Policy
Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results and outcomes could differ from those estimates.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy
Foreign Currency Translation

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. For most of our international operations, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the period-ending exchange rate. Statements of Income amounts are translated to U.S. dollars using monthly average exchange rates during the period. Translation gains and losses are reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity.
Revenue Policy
Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when a sales arrangement with a customer exists (e.g., contract, purchase orders, others), the transaction price is fixed or determinable and we have satisfied its performance obligations per the sales arrangement. The majority of our revenue originates from contracts with a single performance obligation to deliver parts, whereby the performance obligation is satisfied when control of the parts is transferred to the customer per the arranged shipping terms. Some of our contracts contain a combination of delivering parts and performing services, which are distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. Revenue for the service component is recognized as the services are rendered.
Our revenue is measured at the determinable transaction price, net of any variable considerations granted to customers. Variable considerations include the right to return parts, discounts, rebates, refunds, credits, price concessions, incentives, performance bonuses, or other similar items. These variable considerations are estimated throughout the year based on various factors, including contract terms, historical experience and performance levels.

Sales tax and other tax amounts collected from customers for remittance to governmental authorities are excluded from revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Income and are shown as a current liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets until remitted.

Any incremental costs to obtain a contract (commissions earned by our sales representatives on product sales) are expensed when incurred, as the amortization period of the asset would be one year or less due to the short-term nature of our contracts.
Cost of Goods and Service
Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold includes: the price we pay for inventory, net of vendor discounts, rebates or other incentives; inbound freight and other transportation costs to bring inventory into our facilities; and overhead costs related to purchasing, warehousing and transporting our products from our distribution warehouses to our selling locations. For our salvage, remanufactured, refurbished and manufactured products, cost of goods sold also includes direct and indirect labor, equipment costs, depreciation, and other overhead to transform inventory into finished products suitable for sale. Cost of goods sold also includes expenses for service-type and assurance-type warranty programs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses include: personnel costs for employees in SG&A functions; costs to operate branch locations, corporate offices and back office support centers; costs to transport products from facilities to our customers; and other expenses, such as professional fees, supplies, and advertising expenses. The costs included in SG&A expenses do not relate to inventory processing or conversion activities, and, as such, are classified below Gross margin in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Share-Based Compensation Policy
Stock-Based Compensation

For the restricted stock units ("RSUs") that contain both a performance-based vesting condition and a time-based vesting condition, we recognize compensation expense using the accelerated attribution method, pursuant to which expense is recognized straight-line over the requisite service period for each separate vesting tranche of the award. For all other awards, which are subject to only a time-based vesting condition, we recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the entire award.

For performance-based RSUs ("PSUs"), the expense is calculated using the projected award value, which is based on an estimate of the achievement of the performance objectives, and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the performance period.

The impacts of forfeitures on RSUs and PSUs expense are recorded as they occur.
Income Tax, Policy
Income Taxes

Current income taxes are provided on income reported for financial reporting purposes, adjusted for transactions that do not enter into the computation of income taxes payable in the same year. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before we are able to realize their benefit or that future deductibility is uncertain. Provision is made for taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be permanently invested.

We recognize the benefits of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in tax returns in the provision for income taxes only for those positions that are more likely than not to be realized. We follow a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We consider many factors when evaluating and estimating our tax positions
and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and which may not accurately forecast actual outcomes. Our policy is to include any interest and penalties associated with income tax obligations in income tax expense.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, operating accounts, and deposits readily convertible to known amounts of cash. Restricted cash includes any cash that is legally or contractually restricted as to withdrawal or usage.
Receivable
Allowance for Credit Losses
Receivables are reported net of an allowance for credit losses. The allowance is measured on a pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist, and a loss-rate for each pool is determined using historical credit loss experience as the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current conditions (e.g., management's evaluation of the aging of customer receivable balances and the financial condition of our customers) as well as changes in forecasted macroeconomic conditions, such as changes in the unemployment rate, gross domestic product growth rate or credit default rates.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy
Concentrations of Credit Risks

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and receivables. We control our exposure to credit risk associated with these instruments by (i) placing cash and cash equivalents with several major financial institutions; (ii) holding high-quality financial instruments; and (iii) maintaining strict policies over credit extension that include credit evaluations, credit limits and monitoring procedures. In addition, our overall credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited to some extent because our customer base is composed of a large number of geographically diverse customers.
Inventory, Policy
Inventories

Our inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value can be influenced by current anticipated demand. If actual demand is lower than our estimates, additional reductions to inventory carrying value would be necessary in the period such determination is made.

The cost of our inventory is determined differently based on the category of inventory; (i) aftermarket and refurbished products, (ii) salvage and remanufactured products, and (iii) manufactured products.

An aftermarket product is a new vehicle product manufactured by a company other than the original equipment manufacturer. For aftermarket products, cost is established based on the average price paid for parts. Inventory cost for aftermarket products includes expenses incurred for freight in and overhead costs; for items purchased from foreign companies, import fees and duties and transportation insurance are also included. Refurbished products are parts that require cosmetic repairs, such as wheels, bumper covers and lights; we will apply new parts, products or materials to these parts to produce the finished product. Refurbished inventory cost is based upon the average price we pay for cores, which are recycled automotive parts that are not suitable for sale as a replacement part without further processing. The cost of refurbished inventory also includes expenses incurred for freight in, labor and other overhead costs.

A salvage product is a recycled vehicle part suitable for sale as a replacement part. Salvage product cost is established based upon the price we pay for a vehicle, including auction, storage and towing fees, as well as expenditures for buying and dismantling the vehicle. Inventory carrying value is determined using the average cost to sales percentage at each of our facilities and applying that percentage to the facility's inventory at expected selling prices, the assessment of which incorporates the sales probability based on a part's number of days in stock and historical demand. The average cost to sales percentage is derived from each facility's historical profitability for salvage vehicles. Remanufactured products are used parts that have been inspected, rebuilt, or reconditioned to restore functionality and performance, such as remanufactured engines and transmissions. Remanufactured inventory cost is based upon the price paid for cores and expenses incurred for freight in, direct manufacturing costs and other overhead costs.

A manufactured product is a new vehicle product. Manufactured product inventory can be a raw material, work-in-process or finished good. Manufactured product cost is established using the first-in first-out method.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy
Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives or, in the case of leasehold improvements, the term of the related lease and reasonably assured renewal periods, if shorter. Depreciation expense associated with refurbishing, remanufacturing, manufacturing and furnace operations as well as distribution centers are recorded in Cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Depreciation expense resulting from restructuring programs is recorded in Restructuring and transaction related expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. All other depreciation expense is reported in Depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Expenditures for major additions and improvements that extend the useful life of the related asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are recorded as incurred to SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As property, plant and equipment are sold or retired, the applicable cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss thereon is recognized. Construction in progress consists primarily of building and land improvements at our existing facilities.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy
Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist primarily of goodwill (the cost of purchased businesses in excess of the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired) and other specifically identifiable intangible assets, such as customer and supplier relationships, trade names, trademarks, software and other technology related assets, and covenants not to compete.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually. We performed annual impairment tests during the fourth quarters of 2024, 2023 and 2022. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment testing may also be performed on an interim basis when events or circumstances arise that may lead to impairment. The fair value estimates of our goodwill reporting units were established using weightings of the results of a discounted cash flow methodology and a comparative market multiples approach.

Based on the annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment test performed in the fourth quarter of 2024, we determined no impairment existed. The goodwill reporting units had a fair value estimate which exceeded the carrying value by at least 10%.
Lessee, Leases
Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at contract inception with lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities being recognized based on the present value of the future lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. In determining the present value of future lease payments, we use the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date when the implicit rate is not readily determinable. We determine the incremental borrowing rate by analyzing yield curves with consideration of lease term, country and Company specific factors. In assessing the ROU asset, we include any lease prepayments and deduct lease incentives. We account for the lease and non-lease components of a contract as a single lease component and for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, we have elected to not record an ROU asset and lease liability. In assessing the lease term, we include options to renew only when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.

For certain lease agreements, rental payments are adjusted periodically for inflation. Typically, these adjustments are considered variable lease costs. Other variable lease costs consist of certain non-lease components that are disclosed as lease costs due to our election of the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components and include items such as variable payments for utilities, property taxes, common area maintenance, sales taxes, and insurance.
Net assets Held for Sale Policy
Net Assets Held for Sale

We record net assets held for sale at the lower of fair value less cost to sell or carrying value. Fair values are based on projected discounted cash flows and/or estimated selling prices. Management's assumptions for the discounted cash flow analyses of the businesses are based on projected revenues and profits, tax rates, capital expenditures, working capital requirements and discount rates. For businesses for which we utilized estimated selling prices to calculate the fair value, the inputs to the estimates included projected market multiples and any reasonable offers. Due to uncertainties in the estimation process, it is possible that actual results could differ from the estimates used in management's analysis. The inputs utilized in the fair value estimates are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of the net assets were measured on a non-
recurring basis as of December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, assets and liabilities held for sale were insignificant. In 2024, we divested certain operations in Slovenia, Poland and Bosnia. Our decision to exit these businesses, as well as other factors, constituted a triggering event to evaluate our net assets held for sale for impairment, and as a result, we incurred impairment charges related to these divestitures during the year ended December 31, 2024. See Note 13, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information related to these impairment charges. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded an insignificant amount of impairment on our net assets held for sale.
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. If such review indicates that the carrying amount of long-lived assets is not recoverable, the carrying amount of such assets is reduced to fair value. As a result of the divestitures described in the "Net Assets Held for Sale" section above, we incurred impairment charges to the carrying value of long-lived assets during the year ended December 31, 2024. See Note 13, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information related to these impairment charges. There were no significant impairments to the carrying value of long-lived assets during the years ended December 31, 2023 or 2022.
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments
We account for our investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting, as our investments give us the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Under the equity method of accounting, the initial investment is recorded at cost and the investment is subsequently adjusted for our proportionate share of earnings or losses and dividends, including consideration of basis differences resulting from the difference between the initial carrying amount of the investment and the underlying equity in net assets, as applicable.
Warranty Reserve Policy
Warranty Reserve

Assurance-type warranties are not considered a separate performance obligation, and thus no transaction price is allocated to them. Our warranty reserve is calculated using historical claim information to project future warranty claims activity and is recorded within Other accrued expenses and Other noncurrent liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the expected timing to settle the warranty claims. We record warranty costs in Cost of goods sold in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
Self Insurance Reserve
Self-Insurance Reserves

We self-insure a portion of our employee medical benefits under the terms of our employee health insurance program. We purchase certain stop-loss insurance to limit our liability exposure. We also self-insure a portion of our property and casualty risk, which includes automobile liability, general liability, directors and officers liability, workers' compensation, and property coverage, under deductible insurance programs. The insurance premium costs are expensed over the contract periods. A reserve for liabilities associated with these losses is established for claims filed and claims incurred but not yet reported based upon our estimate of the ultimate cost, which is calculated using an analysis of historical data. We monitor new claim and claim developments as well as trends related to the claims incurred but not reported in order to assess the adequacy of our insurance reserves. The current portion of total self-insurance reserves is recorded in Other accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with the noncurrent portion is recorded in Other noncurrent liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, which reflects management's estimates of when claims will be paid.
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy
Litigation and Related Contingencies

We have certain contingencies resulting from litigation, claims and other commitments and are subject to a variety of environmental and pollution control laws and regulations incident to the ordinary course of business. We currently expect that the resolution of such contingencies will not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Treasury Stock, Policy
Treasury Stock

We record common stock purchased for treasury stock at cost. The excise tax on share repurchases initiated on and after January 1, 2023 is included in the cost basis of treasury stock.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

During the first quarter of 2023, we adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2022-04, "Liabilities—Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations" ("ASU 2022-04"), which requires the buyer in a supplier finance program to disclose certain information about its program, including key terms, balance sheet presentation of amounts, outstanding amounts at the end of each period, and rollforwards of balances. We adopted the provisions of ASU 2022-04 on a retrospective basis, except for the disclosure of rollforward information, which was adopted prospectively for the year ended December 31, 2024 as required. The adoption of ASU 2022-04 did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows but did result in additional disclosures.

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures" (ASU 2023-07). The ASU expands public entities' segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, an amount and description of its composition for other segment items, and interim disclosures of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets. We adopted the ASU on a retrospective basis beginning in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows but did result in additional disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures." The ASU requires disclosure of disaggregated income taxes paid, prescribes standard categories for the components of the effective tax rate reconciliation, and modifies other income tax-related disclosures. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and requires prospective application with the option to apply it retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2024-03, “Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.” The ASU requires disclosure of specific expense categories within relevant income statement captions. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The ASU can be adopted prospectively or retrospectively and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
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Business Combinations (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information The unaudited pro forma financial information is as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
20242023
Revenue$14,396 $14,921 
Income from continuing operations693 871 
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Inventories (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Inventories consist of the following (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Aftermarket and refurbished products$2,659 $2,556 
Salvage and remanufactured products507 510 
Manufactured products54 55 
Total inventories $3,220 $3,121 
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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following (in millions):
December 31,
Useful Life20242023
Land and improvements
10 - 20 years(1)
$271 $260 
Buildings and improvements20 - 40 years505 473 
Machinery and equipment3 - 20 years921 866 
Computer equipment3 - 10 years158 140 
Vehicles and trailers3 - 10 years135 144 
Furniture and fixtures5 - 7 years73 76 
Leasehold improvements1 - 20 years476 457 
Finance lease assets166 141 
2,705 2,557 
Less—Accumulated depreciation(1,251)(1,173)
Construction in progress63 132 
Total property, plant and equipment, net$1,517 $1,516 
(1) Only applies to land improvements as land is not depreciated.
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Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Credit Loss [Abstract]  
Allowance for Credit Losses
A rollforward of our allowance for credit losses is as follows (in millions):
20242023
Balance as of January 1,$61 $54 
Provision for credit losses17 12 
Write-offs(19)(7)
Impact of foreign currency(3)
Balance as of December 31, $56 $61 
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Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment is as follows (in millions):

Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceTotal
Balance as of January 1, 2023, gross$1,430 $2,191 $456 $275 $4,352 
Accumulated impairment losses as of January 1, 2023(33)— — — (33)
Balance as of January 1, 20231,397 2,191 456 275 4,319 
Business acquisitions1,171 35 15 — 1,221 
Exchange rate effects(12)72 — — 60 
Balance as of December 31, 2023$2,556 $2,298 $471 $275 $5,600 
Business acquisitions and adjustments to previously recorded goodwill— 14 
Disposal of businesses— (5)— — (5)
Exchange rate effects(32)(129)— — (161)
Balance as of December 31, 2024$2,528 $2,173 $472 $275 $5,448 
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles
The components of other intangibles, net are as follows (in millions):

 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
NetGross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Customer and supplier relationships$1,150 $(505)$645 $1,176 $(412)$764 
Trade names and trademarks513 (248)265 536 (226)310 
Software and other technology related assets425 (266)159 404 (246)158 
Covenants not to compete— — — (2)— 
Total finite-lived intangible assets2,088 (1,019)1,069 2,118 (886)1,232 
Indefinite-lived trademarks81 — 81 81 — 81 
Total other intangible assets$2,169 $(1,019)$1,150 $2,199 $(886)$1,313 
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives, Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Estimated useful lives for the finite-lived intangible assets are as follows:
Method of AmortizationUseful Life
Customer and supplier relationshipsAccelerated3-20 years
Trade names and trademarksStraight-line3-30 years
Software and other technology related assetsStraight-line3-15 years
Covenants not to competeStraight-line2-5 years
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Equity Method Investments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Equity Method Investments
The carrying value of our Equity method investments were as follows (in millions):

Segment
Ownership as of December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
MEKO AB (1)
Europe26.6%$157 $145 
Other12 14 
Total$169 $159 
(1)    As of December 31, 2024, the Level 1 fair value of our investment in MEKO AB ("Mekonomen") was $194 million based on the quoted market price for Mekonomen's common stock using the same foreign exchange rate as the carrying value. Our share of the book value of Mekonomen's net assets exceeded the book value of our investment by $11 million; this difference is primarily related to Mekonomen's Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income balance as of our acquisition date in 2016. We record our equity in the net earnings of Mekonomen on a one quarter lag. We received $5 million, $5 million, and $3 million in dividend payments from Mekonomen during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
v3.25.0.1
Warranty Reserve (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
The changes in the warranty reserve are as follows (in millions):
20242023
Balance as of January 1,$35 $32 
Warranty expense89 86 
Warranty claims(85)(83)
Balance as of December 31,$39 $35 
v3.25.0.1
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
The following table sets forth our revenue disaggregated by category and reportable segment (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Wholesale - North America$5,465 $4,974 $4,207 
Europe6,386 6,303 5,711 
Specialty1,654 1,665 1,788 
Self Service 213 232 227 
Parts and services13,718 13,174 11,933 
Wholesale - North America297 307 349 
Europe21 20 24 
Self Service319 365 488 
Other637 692 861 
Total revenue$14,355 $13,866 $12,794 
Variable Consideration
Amounts related to variable consideration on our Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in millions):

December 31,
 Classification20242023
Return assetPrepaid expenses and other current assets$67 $68 
Refund liabilityRefund liability126 132 
Variable consideration reserveReceivables, net of allowance for credit losses136 155 
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Area The following table sets forth our revenue by geographic area (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Revenue
United States$6,837 $6,826 $6,632 
Germany1,732 1,672 1,523 
United Kingdom1,692 1,679 1,550 
Other countries4,094 3,689 3,089 
Total revenue$14,355 $13,866 $12,794 
v3.25.0.1
Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Costs
The following table sets forth the expenses incurred related to our restructuring plans (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
PlanExpense Type202420232022
2024 Global PlanEmployee related costs$35 $— $— 
Facility exit costs— — 
Inventory related costs (1)
13 — — 
Asset impairments (2)
49 — — 
Other costs— — 
Total$111 $— $— 
2022 Global PlanEmployee related costs$$$
Facility exit costs
Inventory related costs (1)
— — 
Other costs— 
Total$$15 $10 
2019/2020 Global PlanFacility exit costs$— $$
Total$— $$
1 LKQ Europe PlanEmployee related costs$$$
Facility exit costs— — 
Inventory related costs (1)
— 
Total$$$
Acquisition Integration PlansEmployee related costs$$23 $
Facility exit costs16 
Other costs— 
Total$25 $29 $
Total restructuring expenses$146 $48 $15 
(1)    Recorded to Cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)    Related to impairment of assets in Property, plant and equipment, net and Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Restructuring cumulative plan costs
The following table sets forth the cumulative plan costs by segment related to our restructuring plans (in millions):

Cumulative Program Costs
Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceTotal
2024 Global Plan$15 $96 $— $— $111 
2022 Global Plan20 30 
1 LKQ Europe Plan— 15 — — 15 
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity
The following table summarizes activity related to our RSUs under the Equity Incentive Plan for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in millions, except years and per share amounts):
Number Outstanding Weighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value(1)
Unvested as of January 1, 20241.2 $48.35 
Granted (2)
0.8 $51.61 
Vested(0.7)$47.47 
Forfeited / Canceled(0.1)$51.01 
Unvested as of December 31, 20241.2 $50.85 
Expected to vest after December 31, 20241.1 $50.74 2.6$40 
(1)    The aggregate intrinsic value of expected to vest RSUs represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the fair value of LKQ's stock on the last day of the period multiplied by the number of units) that would have been received by the holders had all the expected to vest RSUs vested. This amount changes based on the market price of LKQ’s common stock.
(2)    The weighted average grant date fair value of RSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $56.57 and $49.21, respectively.
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity
The following table summarizes activity related to our PSUs under the Equity Incentive Plan for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in millions, except years and per share amounts):
Number OutstandingWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value(1)
Unvested as of January 1, 20240.4 $45.91 
Granted (2)
0.2 $52.08 
Performance-based adjustment (3)
(0.1)$48.96 
Vested(0.2)$38.77 
Unvested as of December 31, 20240.3 $53.60 
Expected to vest after December 31, 20240.3 $53.63 1.4$10 
(1)     The aggregate intrinsic value of expected to vest PSUs represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the fair value of LKQ's stock on the last day of each period multiplied by the number of units) that would have been received by the holders had all the expected to vest PSUs vested. This amount changes based on the market price of LKQ’s common stock and the achievement of the performance metrics relative to the established targets.
(2)    Represents the number of PSUs at target payout. The weighted average grant date fair value of PSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $56.83 and $48.95, respectively.
(3)    Represents the net adjustment to the number of shares issuable upon vesting of performance-based PSUs based on the Company's actual financial performance metrics for the three year performance period ended December 31, 2024.
Share based compensation expense and tax benefits
Stock-based compensation expense and the resulting tax benefits included in the Consolidated Statements of Income were as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Stock-based compensation expense$30 $40 $38 
Income tax benefit(7)(9)(9)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax$23 $31 $29 
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost
As of December 31, 2024, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs and PSUs is expected to be recognized as follows (in millions):
Unrecognized Compensation Expense
2025$20 
202613 
2027
2028
Total unrecognized compensation expense$45 
v3.25.0.1
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
The following chart sets forth the computation of earnings per share (in millions, except per share amounts):

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Income from continuing operations$693 $944 $1,144 
Denominator for basic earnings per share—Weighted-average shares outstanding263.6 267.6 277.1 
Effect of dilutive securities:
RSUs0.2 0.5 0.6 
PSUs0.1 0.2 0.3 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding263.9268.3278.0
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations$2.63 $3.53 $4.13 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (1)
$2.63 $3.52 $4.12 
(1)    Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was computed using the treasury stock method for dilutive securities.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) are as follows (in millions):
 Foreign
Currency
Translation
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow HedgesUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Pension PlansOther Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated SubsidiariesAccumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2022$(121)$— $(24)$(8)$(153)
Pretax (loss) income(216)— 49 — (167)
Income tax effect— — (14)— (14)
Disposal of business— — — 
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries— — — 
Balance as of December 31, 2022
$(333)$— $11 $(1)$(323)
Pretax income (loss)90 (12)(4)— 74 
Income tax effect— — 
Reclassification of unrealized gain— (3)(2)— (5)
Reclassification of deferred income taxes— — — 
Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries— — — 
Balance as of December 31, 2023
$(243)$(11)$$$(240)
Pretax (loss) income(170)(8)— (171)
Income tax effect— (2)— (1)
Reclassification of unrealized gain— (4)— — (4)
Reclassification of deferred income taxes— — — 
Disposal of business— — — 
Other comprehensive loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries— — — (4)(4)
Balance as of December 31, 2024
$(411)$(9)$(1)$$(417)
v3.25.0.1
Supply Chain Financing (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Supplier Chain Financing A rollforward of obligations confirmed and paid during the year is as follows (in millions):
2024
Balance as of January 1,$411 
Invoices confirmed during the year871 
Confirmed invoices paid during the year(840)
Impact of foreign currency(26)
Balance as of December 31, $416 
v3.25.0.1
Long-Term Obligations (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Long-Term Obligations
Long-term obligations consist of the following (in millions):
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Maturity DateInterest RateAmountInterest RateAmount
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement:
Term loan payableJanuary 20265.83 %$500 6.83 %$500 
Revolving credit facilitiesJanuary 20285.86 %
(1)
664 6.25 %
(1)
914 
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Agreement:
Term loan payableJuly 20264.98 %487 6.82 %529 
Unsecured Senior Notes:
U.S. Notes (2028)June 20285.75 %800 5.75 %800 
U.S. Notes (2033)June 20336.25 %600 6.25 %600 
Euro Notes (2024)April 2024— %— 3.88 %552 
Euro Notes (2028)April 20284.13 %259 4.13 %276 
Euro Notes (2031)March 20314.13 %777 — %— 
Notes payableVarious through October 20303.07 %
(1)
10 3.85 %
(1)
16 
Finance lease obligations5.06 %
(1)
100 4.83 %
(1)
83 
Other debt4.58 %
(1)
2.16 %
(1)
11 
Total debt4,198 4,281 
Less: long-term debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts(33)(30)
Total debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts4,165 4,251 
Less: current maturities, net of debt issuance costs(38)(596)
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts$4,127 $3,655 
(1)    Interest rate derived via a weighted average
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
The scheduled maturities of long-term obligations outstanding at December 31, 2024 are as follows (in millions):
Amount
2025 (1)
$38 
20261,012 
202717 
20281,733 
2029
Thereafter1,393 
Total debt (2)
$4,198 
(1)Long-term obligations maturing by December 31, 2025 include $1 million of short-term debt that may be extended beyond the current year ending December 31, 2025.
(2)The total debt amounts presented above reflect the gross values to be repaid (excluding debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts of $33 million as of December 31, 2024).
v3.25.0.1
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]  
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the notional amounts, balance sheet classification and fair values of our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in millions):

December 31, 2024
Notional AmountBalance Sheet CaptionFair Value - Asset / (Liability)
Interest rate swap agreements$400 Other accrued expenses$— 
Interest rate swap agreements300 Other noncurrent liabilities(1)

December 31, 2023
Notional AmountBalance Sheet CaptionFair Value - Asset / (Liability)
Interest rate swap agreements$700 Other noncurrent liabilities$(2)
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs we utilized to determine such fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Investments - debt securities$53 $— $— $53 $22 $— $— $22 
Investments - equity securities14 — — 14 — — 
Total Assets$67 $— $— $67 $25 $— $— $25 
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps$— $$— $$— $$— $
Contingent consideration liabilities— — — — 
Total Liabilities$— $$$$— $$$
Fair Value Disclosure of Asset and Liability Not Measured at Fair Value
The following table provides the carrying and fair value for our other financial instruments as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in millions):
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
U.S. Notes (2028)$800 $814 $800 $820 
U.S. Notes (2033)600 620 600 628 
Euro Notes (2024)— — 552 552 
Euro Notes (2028)259 261 276 276 
Euro Notes (2031)777 796 — — 
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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of leases
The amounts recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 related to our lease agreements are as follows (in millions):

December 31,
LeasesClassification20242023
Assets
Operating lease ROU assets, netOperating lease assets, net$1,388 $1,336 
Finance lease assets, netProperty, plant and equipment, net96 80 
Total leased assets$1,484 $1,416 
Liabilities
Current
OperatingCurrent portion of operating lease liabilities$237 $224 
FinanceCurrent portion of long-term obligations28 26 
Noncurrent
OperatingLong-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion1,207 1,163 
FinanceLong-term obligations, excluding current portion72 57 
Total lease liabilities$1,544 $1,470 
Lease, Cost
The components of lease expense are as follows (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
Lease Cost202420232022
Operating lease cost$350 $305 $282 
Short-term lease cost19 20 16 
Variable lease cost135 113 96 
Finance lease cost
Amortization of leased assets25 19 12 
Interest on lease liabilities
Sublease income(5)(6)(5)
Net lease cost$529 $455 $403 
Schedule of Maturing of Lease Liabilities
The future lease commitments under our leases at December 31, 2024 are as follows (in millions):

Years Ending December 31,Operating leases
Finance leases (1)
Total
2025$333 $33 $366 
2026298 27 325 
2027253 19 272 
2028207 12 219 
2029160 166 
Thereafter587 27 614 
Future lease payments1,838 124 1,962 
Less: Interest394 24 418 
Present value of lease liabilities$1,444 $100 $1,544 
(1)     Amounts are included in the scheduled maturities of long-term obligations in Note 18, "Long-Term Obligations".
Schedule of Lease Term, Discount Rate, and Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Other information related to leases is as follows:

December 31,
Lease Term and Discount Rate20242023
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases7.78.2
Finance leases7.26.7
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases5.92 %6.00 %
Finance leases5.06 %4.83 %

Year Ended December 31,
Supplemental cash flows information (in millions)202420232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$328 $299 $284 
Financing cash outflows from finance leases28 19 14 
Leased assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities49 49 15 
Leased assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities384 310 159 
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]  
Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plan
The table below summarizes the funded status of the defined benefit plans (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation - beginning of year$202 $133 
Acquisitions and divestitures (1)
— 58 
Service cost
Interest cost
Participant contributions
Actuarial (gain) / loss12 
Benefits paid (2)
(11)(5)
Settlement(2)(3)
Currency impact (15)
Projected benefit obligation - end of year $200 $202 
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value - beginning of year$119 $61 
Acquisitions and divestitures (1)
— 56 
Actual return on plan assets10 — 
Employer contributions
Participant contributions
Benefits paid(11)(4)
Settlement(2)(3)
Currency impact(9)
Fair value - end of year$116 $119 
Funded status at end of year (liability)$(84)$(83)
Accumulated benefit obligation$194 $196 
(1)    2023 activity relates to the Uni-Select acquisition.
(2)    Includes amounts paid from plan assets as well as amounts paid from Company assets.
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
The net amounts recognized for defined benefit plans on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Noncurrent assets$$
Current liabilities(4)(4)
Noncurrent liabilities(82)(83)
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets
The following table summarizes the accumulated benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Accumulated benefit obligation$184 $147 
Aggregate fair value of plan assets105 67 
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets
The following table summarizes the projected benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Projected benefit obligation$191 $153 
Aggregate fair value of plan assets105 67 
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions
The table below summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the year-end benefit obligations:

December 31,
20242023
Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation3.2 %3.7 %
Rate of future compensation increase2.5 %2.6 %
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs
The table below summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost for the defined benefit plans (in millions):

 Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Service cost$$$
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets (1)
(5)(3)(2)
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss (2)
— (2)— 
Net periodic benefit cost$$$
(1)    We use the fair value of our plan assets to calculate the expected return on plan assets.
(2)    Actuarial gains and losses are amortized using a corridor approach for our pension plans. Gains and losses are amortized if, as of the beginning of the year, the cumulative net gain or loss exceeds 10 percent of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the fair value of the plan assets. Gains and losses in excess of the corridor are amortized over the average remaining service period of active members expected to receive benefits under the plan or, in the case of closed plans, the expected future lifetime of the employees participating in the plan.
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Assumptions
The table below summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost in the table above:

Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Discount rate used to determine service cost3.7 %3.4 %1.0 %
Discount rate used to determine interest cost3.7 %3.4 %1.2 %
Rate of future compensation increase2.6 %1.9 %1.7 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets (1)
4.3 %3.1 %2.8 %
(1)    Our expected long-term return on plan assets is determined based on the asset allocation and estimate of future long-term returns by asset class.
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets The table below summarizes the fair value of our defined benefit plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy for the funded defined benefit pension plans (in millions):
December 31,
20242023
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Insurance contracts (1)
$— $— $62 $62 $— $— $66 $66 
Other (2)
— — — — 
Assets measured by fair value hierarchy$$— $62 $66 $$— $66 $70 
Assets measured at net asset value (3)
50 49 
Total pension plan assets at fair value$116 $119 
(1)    Investments in insurance contracts represents the cash surrender value of the insurance policy. These amounts are determined by an actuary based on projections of future benefit payments, discount rates, and expected long-term rate of return on assets.
(2)    Represents balances in a refundable tax account held with the Canada Revenue Agency.
(3)    Consists of international bonds, equity, real estate and other investments.
Change In Fair Value Of Plan Assets Level 3
The following table summarizes the changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments for the defined benefit plans (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Balance at beginning of year$66 $40 
Acquisitions and divestitures— 26 
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets held at the reporting date
Purchases, sales and settlements(3)(2)
Currency impact(2)
Balance at end of year$62 $66 
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
The following table summarizes estimated future benefit payments as of December 31, 2024 (in millions):

Years Ending December 31,Amount
2025$
2026
2027
2028
202910 
2030 - 203454 
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The provision for income taxes consists of the following components (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Current:
Federal$128 $137 $212 
State39 39 60 
Foreign140 117 107 
Total current provision for income taxes$307 $293 $379 
Deferred:
Federal$(22)$10 $— 
State(3)(2)
Foreign(9)— 
Total deferred (benefit) provision for income taxes$(34)$13 $
Provision for income taxes$273 $306 $385 
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign
Income taxes have been based on the following components of income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
Domestic$577 $795 $1,078 
Foreign381 440 440 
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes$958 $1,235 $1,518 
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
The U.S. federal statutory rate is reconciled to the effective tax rate as follows:

Year Ended December 31,
 202420232022
U.S. federal statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes, net of state credits and federal tax impact2.7 %2.8 %3.0 %
Impact of rates on international operations2.2 %1.2 %1.1 %
Change in valuation allowances1.1 %0.9 %0.4 %
Non-deductible expenses0.6 %1.2 %1.0 %
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related— %(0.8)%— %
Other, net0.9 %(1.5)%(1.2)%
Effective tax rate28.5 %24.8 %25.3 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Deferred Tax Assets:
Accrued expenses and reserves$57 $58 
Qualified and nonqualified retirement plans20 17 
Inventory10 21 
Accounts receivable22 22 
Interest deduction carryforwards30 32 
Stock-based compensation
Operating lease liabilities346 334 
Net operating loss carryforwards38 53 
Other44 26 
Total deferred tax assets, gross576 571 
Less: valuation allowance(51)(64)
Total deferred tax assets$525 $507 
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Goodwill and other intangible assets$373 $414 
Property, plant and equipment96 102 
Trade names79 88 
Operating lease assets, net336 319 
Other10 
Total deferred tax liabilities$894 $932 
Net deferred tax liability$(369)$(425)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Classification
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows (in millions):

December 31,
20242023
Noncurrent deferred tax assets$17 $23 
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities386 448 
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):

 202420232022
Balance at January 1,$$$
Additions for acquired tax positions— — 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year10 — — 
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years15 
Reductions for tax positions of prior year— (1)— 
Lapse of statutes of limitations(3)(5)— 
Settlements with taxing authorities(2)— (2)
Balance at December 31,$28 $$
v3.25.0.1
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions):

 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents$234 $299 
Restricted cash included in Other noncurrent assets (1)
— 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$239 $299 
(1)     Represents cash held with our captive insurance subsidiary for payments on self-insured claims.
v3.25.0.1
Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Financial Performance By Reportable Segment
The following tables present our financial performance by reportable segment for the periods indicated (in millions):

Wholesale - North AmericaEuropeSpecialtySelf ServiceEliminationsConsolidated
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Revenue:
Third Party$5,762 $6,407 $1,654 $532 $— $14,355 
Intersegment— — (4)— 
Total segment revenue$5,763 $6,407 $1,657 $532 $(4)$14,355 
Less: (1)
Cost of goods sold3,252 3,953 1,238 305 
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,567 1,855 315 179 
Other segment items (2)
(15)(35)(9)(2)
Segment EBITDA$959 $634 $113 $50 $— $1,756 
Total depreciation and amortization (3)
$198 $160 $34 $14 $— $406 
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Revenue:
Third Party$5,281 $6,323 $1,665 $597 $— $13,866 
Intersegment— — (4)— 
Total segment revenue$5,282 $6,323 $1,668 $597 $(4)$13,866 
Less: (1)
Cost of goods sold2,796 3,886 1,238 375 
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,535 1,842 305 188 
Other segment items (2)
(24)(19)(9)(2)
Segment EBITDA$975 $614 $134 $36 $— $1,759 
Total depreciation and amortization (3)
$121 $150 $32 $16 $— $319 
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenue:
Third Party$4,556 $5,735 $1,788 $715 $— $12,794 
Intersegment— — — (3)— 
Total segment revenue$4,556 $5,735 $1,791 $715 $(3)$12,794 
Less: (1)
Cost of goods sold2,347 3,520 1,270 437 
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,372 1,651 325 196 
Other segment items (2)
(15)(21)(3)(1)
Segment EBITDA$852 $585 $199 $83 $— $1,719 
Total depreciation and amortization (3)
$75 $145 $30 $14 $— $264 
(1)    The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM. Intersegment expenses are included within the amounts shown.
(2)    Amounts primarily represent other non operating income and expenses within each segment, as well as reconciling items to remove depreciation - cost of goods sold and restructuring - cost of goods sold, which are excluded from the calculation of Segment EBITDA. See Note 13, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for additional information on the restructuring charges.
(3)    Amounts presented include depreciation and amortization expense recorded within Cost of goods sold, SG&A expenses and Restructuring and transaction related expenses.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA
The table below provides a reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Net income$693 $938 $1,150 
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders690 936 1,149 
Less: net (loss) income from discontinued operations— (6)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders690 942 1,143 
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization406 319 264 
Interest expense, net of interest income243 186 70 
Loss on debt extinguishment— — 
Provision for income taxes273 306 385 
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries (1)
(8)(15)(11)
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (2)
— (49)— 
Equity investment fair value adjustments
Restructuring and transaction related expenses (3)
135 65 20 
Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold (3)
15 — 
Gain on disposal of businesses (4)
— — (159)
Gains on previously held equity interests— (3)(1)
Direct impacts of Ukraine/Russia conflict (5)
— — 
Impairment of net assets held for sale— — 
Segment EBITDA$1,756 $1,759 $1,719 
(1)    Refer to Note 10, "Equity Method Investments" for further information.
(2)    Refer to Note 3, "Business Combinations" and Note 19, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" for further information.
(3)    Refer to Note 13, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information.
(4)    Refer to "Other Divestitures (Not Classified in Discontinued Operations)" in Note 4, "Discontinued Operations and Divestitures" for further information.
(5)    Adjustments include provisions for and subsequent adjustments to reserves for asset recoverability (receivables and inventory) and expenditures to support our employees and their families in Ukraine.
Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Reportable Segment
The following table presents capital expenditures by reportable segment (in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Capital Expenditures
Wholesale - North America
$143 $118 $84 
Europe134 163 105 
Specialty21 41 19 
Self Service13 36 14 
Total capital expenditures$311 $358 $222 
Schedule Of Assets By Reportable Segment
The following table presents assets by reportable segment (in millions):

December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses
Wholesale - North America$483 $470 
Europe528 580 
Specialty102 107 
Self Service
Total receivables, net of allowance for credit losses1,122 1,165 
Inventories
Wholesale - North America1,411 1,217 
Europe1,323 1,390 
Specialty449 475 
Self Service37 39 
Total inventories3,220 3,121 
Property, plant and equipment, net
Wholesale - North America675 644 
Europe619 642 
Specialty115 118 
Self Service108 112 
Total property, plant and equipment, net1,517 1,516 
Operating lease assets, net
Wholesale - North America668 615 
Europe467 494 
Specialty121 84 
Self Service132 143 
Total operating lease assets, net1,388 1,336 
Other unallocated assets7,708 7,941 
Total assets$14,955 $15,079 
Schedule Of Tangible Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Area
The following table sets forth our tangible long-lived assets by geographic area (in millions):

December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Long-lived assets
United States$1,590 $1,496 
Germany312 324 
United Kingdom296 295 
Other countries707 737 
Total long-lived assets$2,905 $2,852 
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Schedule of Net Assets Held for Sale [Line Items]  
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount 10.00%
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Business Combinations (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
EUR (€)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]              
Payment to settle Redeemable NCI, Put Option $ 23 € 21          
Wholesale - North America Segment              
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]              
Number of Businesses Acquired         8 3  
Europe              
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]              
Number of Businesses Acquired         2 4  
Specialty [Member]              
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]              
Number of Businesses Acquired           1  
Uni-Select Inc.              
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]              
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred     $ 2,100 $ 2,800      
Forward Contracts              
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]              
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related         $ 0 $ 49 $ 0
Proceeds from settlement of foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related         $ 0 $ 49 $ 0
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Pro Forma Effect of Businesses Acquired (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]    
Revenue $ 14,396 $ 14,921
Income from continuing operations $ 693 871
Acquisition related expenses, net of tax   18
Forward Contracts    
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]    
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related   $ 49
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Discontinued Operations and Divestitures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Divestitures [Line Items]      
Gain on disposal of businesses (1) $ 0 $ 0 $ (159)
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations 0 (6) 6
Proceeds from disposals of businesses, net of divested cash $ (11)   399
PGW [Member]      
Discontinued Operations and Divestitures [Line Items]      
Proceeds from disposals of businesses, net of divested cash     361
Gain from divestiture of Businesses, post-tax     127
Gain on disposal of businesses (1)     155
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations     5
GSF Car Parts      
Discontinued Operations and Divestitures [Line Items]      
Proceeds from disposals of businesses, net of divested cash   $ 110  
Self Service Segment      
Discontinued Operations and Divestitures [Line Items]      
Proceeds from disposals of businesses, net of divested cash     25
Gain from divestiture of Businesses, post-tax     3
Gain on disposal of businesses (1)     $ 4
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Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventories $ 3,220 $ 3,121
AftermarketAndRefurbishedProducts [Member]    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventories 2,659 2,556
SalvageAndRemanufacturedProducts [Member]    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventories 507 510
ManufacturedProducts [Member]    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventories $ 54 $ 55
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Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 2,705 $ 2,557  
Less—Accumulated depreciation (1,251) (1,173)  
Construction in progress 63 132  
Total property, plant and equipment, net 1,517 1,516  
Depreciation 225 193 $ 169
Land and improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 271 260  
Land and improvements | Minimum [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 10 years    
Land and improvements | Maximum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 20 years    
Building and improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 505 473  
Building and improvements | Minimum [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 20 years    
Building and improvements | Maximum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 40 years    
Machinery and equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 921 866  
Machinery and equipment | Minimum [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 3 years    
Machinery and equipment | Maximum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 20 years    
Computer Equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 158 140  
Computer Equipment | Minimum [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 3 years    
Computer Equipment | Maximum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 10 years    
Vehicles and trailers      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 135 144  
Vehicles and trailers | Minimum [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 3 years    
Vehicles and trailers | Maximum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 10 years    
Furniture and fixtures      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 73 76  
Furniture and fixtures | Minimum [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 5 years    
Furniture and fixtures | Maximum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 7 years    
Leasehold improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 476 457  
Leasehold improvements | Minimum [Member]      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 1 year    
Leasehold improvements | Maximum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 20 years    
Finance lease assets      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 166 $ 141  
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Self-Insurance Reserves (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Self-Insurance Reserves [Abstract]    
Self Insurance Reserve, Current $ 79 $ 73
Self Insurance Reserve 144 136
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facilities    
Self-Insurance Reserves (Details) [Line Items]    
Outstanding letters of credit 114 110
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facilities | Self-insurance claims payments    
Self-Insurance Reserves (Details) [Line Items]    
Outstanding letters of credit $ 79 $ 74
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Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss $ 56 $ 61 $ 54
Provision for Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) 17 12 $ 9
Write-offs (19) (7)  
Impact of foreign currency $ (3) $ 2  
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Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Classification [Line Items]      
Balance as of January 1, 2023, gross     $ 4,352
Accumulated impairment losses as of January 1, 2023     (33)
Business acquisitions   $ 1,221  
Business acquisitions and adjustments to previously recorded goodwill $ 14    
Disposal of businesses 5    
Exchange rate effects (161) 60  
Goodwill 5,448 5,600 4,319
Wholesale - North America Segment      
Classification [Line Items]      
Balance as of January 1, 2023, gross     1,430
Accumulated impairment losses as of January 1, 2023     (33)
Business acquisitions   1,171  
Business acquisitions and adjustments to previously recorded goodwill 4    
Disposal of businesses 0    
Exchange rate effects (32) (12)  
Goodwill 2,528 2,556 1,397
Europe      
Classification [Line Items]      
Balance as of January 1, 2023, gross     2,191
Accumulated impairment losses as of January 1, 2023     0
Business acquisitions   35  
Business acquisitions and adjustments to previously recorded goodwill 9    
Disposal of businesses 5    
Exchange rate effects (129) 72  
Goodwill 2,173 2,298 2,191
Specialty [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Balance as of January 1, 2023, gross     456
Accumulated impairment losses as of January 1, 2023     0
Business acquisitions   15  
Business acquisitions and adjustments to previously recorded goodwill 1    
Disposal of businesses 0    
Exchange rate effects 0 0  
Goodwill 472 471 456
Self Service Segment      
Classification [Line Items]      
Balance as of January 1, 2023, gross     275
Accumulated impairment losses as of January 1, 2023     0
Business acquisitions   0  
Business acquisitions and adjustments to previously recorded goodwill 0    
Disposal of businesses 0    
Exchange rate effects 0 0  
Goodwill $ 275 $ 275 $ 275
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Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Classification [Line Items]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross $ 2,088 $ 2,118
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization (1,019) (886)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 1,069 1,232
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) 81 81
Total other intangible assets 2,169 2,199
Other intangibles, net 1,150 1,313
Customer and supplier relationships    
Classification [Line Items]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross 1,150 1,176
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization (505) (412)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 645 764
Trade names and trademarks    
Classification [Line Items]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross 513 536
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization (248) (226)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 265 310
Software and other technology related assets    
Classification [Line Items]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross 425 404
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization (266) (246)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 159 158
Covenants not to compete    
Classification [Line Items]    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross 0 2
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization 0 (2)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net $ 0 $ 0
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Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives, Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Minimum [Member] | Customer and supplier relationships  
Classification [Line Items]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 3 years
Minimum [Member] | Trade names and trademarks  
Classification [Line Items]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 3 years
Minimum [Member] | Software and other technology related assets  
Classification [Line Items]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 3 years
Minimum [Member] | Covenants not to compete  
Classification [Line Items]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 2 years
Maximum | Customer and supplier relationships  
Classification [Line Items]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 20 years
Maximum | Trade names and trademarks  
Classification [Line Items]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 30 years
Maximum | Software and other technology related assets  
Classification [Line Items]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 15 years
Maximum | Covenants not to compete  
Classification [Line Items]  
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 5 years
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Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 182 $ 126 $ 95
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One 174    
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two 157    
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three 138    
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four 108    
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five $ 92    
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Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Equity method investments $ 169 $ 159  
Mekonomen [Member]      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Equity method investments $ 157 145  
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 26.60%    
Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure $ 194    
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity 11    
Proceeds from Dividends Received 5 5 $ 3
Other      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Equity method investments $ 12 $ 14  
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Warranty Reserve (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
mi
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]      
Standard Product Warranty Accrual $ 39 $ 35 $ 32
Warranty expense 89 86  
Warranty claims $ (85) $ (83)  
Remanufactured engines and transmissions | Minimum [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Product Warranty Obligation, Term 12 months    
Remanufactured engines and transmissions | Maximum      
Classification [Line Items]      
Product Warranty Obligation, Term 48 months    
Salvage mechanical Products | Maximum      
Classification [Line Items]      
Product Warranty Obligation, Term 6 months    
Products Warranty Obligation, Term in Miles | mi 6,000    
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Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 14,355 $ 13,866 $ 12,794
Other Revenue [Member]      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 637 692 861
Wholesale - North America Segment      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 5,763 5,282 4,556
Wholesale - North America Segment | Other Revenue [Member]      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 297 307 349
Europe      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 6,407 6,323 5,735
Europe | Other Revenue [Member]      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 21 20 24
Specialty [Member]      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,657 1,668 1,791
Self Service Segment      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 532 597 715
Self Service Segment | Other Revenue [Member]      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 319 365 488
Third Party [Member]      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 14,355 13,866 12,794
Third Party [Member] | Wholesale - North America Segment      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 5,762 5,281 4,556
Third Party [Member] | Europe      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 6,407 6,323 5,735
Third Party [Member] | Specialty [Member]      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,654 1,665 1,788
Third Party [Member] | Self Service Segment      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 532 597 715
Parts and Services [Domain]      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 13,718 13,174 11,933
Parts and Services [Domain] | Wholesale - North America Segment      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 5,465 4,974 4,207
Parts and Services [Domain] | Europe      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 6,386 6,303 5,711
Parts and Services [Domain] | Specialty [Member]      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,654 1,665 1,788
Parts and Services [Domain] | Self Service Segment      
Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 213 $ 232 $ 227
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Variable Consideration (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]    
Return asset $ 67 $ 68
Refund liability 126 132
Variable consideration reserve $ 136 $ 155
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Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 14,355 $ 13,866 $ 12,794
UNITED STATES      
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]      
Revenues 6,837 6,826 6,632
GERMANY      
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,732 1,672 1,523
UNITED KINGDOM      
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]      
Revenues 1,692 1,679 1,550
Other countries      
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 4,094 $ 3,689 $ 3,089
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Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs $ 146 $ 48 $ 15
Transaction Related Expenses $ 4 21 5
Mekonomen [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 26.60%    
2024 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs $ 111 0 0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 111    
2024 Global Restructuring | Employee related costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 35 0 0
2024 Global Restructuring | Facility Closing      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 7 0 0
2024 Global Restructuring | Inventory Related Costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 13 0 0
2024 Global Restructuring | Asset Impairments      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 49 0 0
2024 Global Restructuring | Other Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 7 0 0
2024 Global Restructuring | Maximum      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost 150    
2024 Global Restructuring | Minimum [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost 130    
2022 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 5 15 10
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 30    
2022 Global Restructuring | Employee related costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 2 4 6
2022 Global Restructuring | Facility Closing      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 3 7 1
2022 Global Restructuring | Inventory Related Costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 0 2 0
2022 Global Restructuring | Other Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 0 2 3
2019/2020 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 0 1 1
2019/2020 Global Restructuring | Facility Closing      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 0 1 1
1 LKQ Europe Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 5 3 1
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 15    
1 LKQ Europe Plan | Employee related costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 2 1 1
1 LKQ Europe Plan | Facility Closing      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 1 0 0
1 LKQ Europe Plan | Inventory Related Costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 2 2 0
1 LKQ Europe Plan | Maximum      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost 40    
1 LKQ Europe Plan | Minimum [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost 30    
Acquisition integration plans      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 25 29 3
Acquisition integration plans | Employee related costs      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 4 23 2
Acquisition integration plans | Facility Closing      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 16 5 1
Acquisition integration plans | Other Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Costs 5 $ 1 $ 0
Wholesale - North America Segment | 2024 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 15    
Wholesale - North America Segment | 2022 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 2    
Wholesale - North America Segment | 1 LKQ Europe Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 0    
Europe | 2024 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 96    
Europe | 2022 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 20    
Europe | 1 LKQ Europe Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 15    
Specialty [Member] | 2024 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 0    
Specialty [Member] | 2022 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 4    
Specialty [Member] | 1 LKQ Europe Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 0    
Self Service Segment | 2024 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 0    
Self Service Segment | 2022 Global Restructuring      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date 4    
Self Service Segment | 1 LKQ Europe Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date $ 0    
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Shares Outstanding [Abstract]      
RSUs granted, shares 228,570 169,511 169,605
RSUs      
Shares Outstanding [Abstract]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number 1,200,000 1,200,000  
RSUs granted, shares 800,000    
RSUs vested, shares (700,000)    
RSUs forfeited/canceled, shares (100,000)    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected To Vest, Number 1,100,000    
RSUs forfeited/canceled, weighted average grant date fair value $ 51.01    
lkq_expected_to_vest_other_than_options_weighted_average_per_share 50.74    
Weighted Average Fair Value [Abstract]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 50.85 $ 48.35  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 51.61 $ 56.57 $ 49.21
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value $ 47.47    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms 2 years 7 months 6 days    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested $ 40    
Fair value of RSUs vested during the period $ 31 $ 38 $ 38
RSUs | Maximum      
Weighted Average Fair Value [Abstract]      
Vesting period 5 years    
Performance Based RSU [Member]      
Shares Outstanding [Abstract]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number 300,000 400,000  
RSUs granted, shares 200,000    
Performance-based adjustment (3) (100,000)    
RSUs vested, shares (200,000)    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected To Vest, Number 300,000    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Performance-based adjustment, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value $ 48.96    
lkq_expected_to_vest_other_than_options_weighted_average_per_share 53.63    
Weighted Average Fair Value [Abstract]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 53.60 $ 45.91  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value 52.08 $ 56.83 $ 48.95
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value $ 38.77    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms 1 year 4 months 24 days    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested $ 10    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Performance Period 3 years    
Fair value of RSUs vested during the period $ 11 $ 13 $ 9
Performance Shares [Member] | Maximum      
Weighted Average Fair Value [Abstract]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Positive Dilutive Reporting Period 5 years    
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Expected to be Recognized (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award      
Stock-based compensation expense $ 30 $ 40 $ 38
Income tax benefit (7) (9) (9)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax 23 $ 31 $ 29
Unrecognized Stock Based Compensation Expense Expected To Be Recognize In Year One 20    
Unrecognized Stock Based Compensation Expense Expected To Be Recognize In Year Two 13    
Unrecognized Stock Based Compensation Expense Expected To Be Recognize In Year Three 8    
Unrecognized Stock Based Compensation Expense Expected To Be Recognize In Year Four 4    
Unrecognized Stock Based Compensation Expense Expected To Be Recognized Total $ 45    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized 70.0    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant 6.9    
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Classification [Line Items]      
Income from continuing operations $ 693 $ 944 $ 1,144
Denominator for basic earnings per share—Weighted-average shares outstanding 263.6 267.6 277.1
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding 263.9 268.3 278.0
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations $ 2.63 $ 3.53 $ 4.13
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 2.63 $ 3.52 $ 4.12
RSUs      
Classification [Line Items]      
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements 0.2 0.5 0.6
Performance Based RSU [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements 0.1 0.2 0.3
v3.25.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (417) $ (240) $ (323) $ (153)
Pretax income (loss) (171) 74 (167)  
Income tax effect (1) 4 (14)  
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss (4) (5)    
Reclassification of deferred income taxes 1 1    
Disposal of business 2   4  
Other comprehensive income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries (4) 9 7  
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (411) (243) (333) (121)
Pretax income (loss) (170) 90 (216)  
Income tax effect 0 0 0  
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss 0 0    
Reclassification of deferred income taxes 0 0    
Disposal of business 2   4  
Other comprehensive income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries 0 0 0  
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9) (11) 0 0
Pretax income (loss) 7 (12) 0  
Income tax effect (2) 3 0  
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss (4) (3)    
Reclassification of deferred income taxes 1 1    
Disposal of business 0   0  
Other comprehensive income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries 0 0 0  
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1) 6 11 (24)
Pretax income (loss) (8) (4) 49  
Income tax effect 1 1 (14)  
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss 0 (2)    
Reclassification of deferred income taxes 0 0    
Disposal of business 0   0  
Other comprehensive income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries 0 0 0  
Accumulated Gain (Loss) from Unconsoldated Subsidiaries [Member]        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 4 8 (1) $ (8)
Pretax income (loss) 0 0 0  
Income tax effect 0 0 0  
Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss 0 0    
Reclassification of deferred income taxes 0 0    
Disposal of business 0   0  
Other comprehensive income (loss) from unconsolidated subsidiaries $ (4) $ 9 $ 7  
v3.25.0.1
Supply Chain Financing (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]    
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation $ 416 $ 411
Invoices confirmed during the year 871  
Confirmed invoices paid during the year (840)  
Impact of foreign currency $ (26)  
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accounts payable  
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Long-Term Obligations (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 13, 2024
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
May 24, 2023
USD ($)
Apr. 09, 2018
EUR (€)
Apr. 14, 2016
EUR (€)
Debt Instrument            
Total debt $ 4,198   $ 4,281      
Less: long-term debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts (33)   (30)      
Total debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts 4,165   4,251      
Less: current maturities, net of debt issuance costs (38)   (596)      
Long-term obligations, excluding current portion 4,127   3,655      
Finance lease obligations $ 100   $ 83      
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Long-term obligations, excluding current portion   Long-term obligations, excluding current portion      
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 5.06%   4.83%      
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Term Loan Payable            
Debt Instrument            
Term loan payable $ 500   $ 500      
Interest rate 5.83%   6.83%      
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facilities            
Debt Instrument            
Revolving credit facilities $ 664   $ 914      
Weighted average interest rates 5.86%   6.25%      
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement (CAD Note)            
Debt Instrument            
Term loan payable $ 487   $ 529      
Interest rate 4.98%   6.82%      
U.S. Note 2028            
Debt Instrument            
Long-term Debt $ 800   $ 800      
Interest rate 5.75%   5.75%      
U.S. Notes 2033            
Debt Instrument            
Long-term Debt $ 600   $ 600      
Interest rate 6.25%   6.25%      
Euro Notes 2024            
Debt Instrument            
Long-term Debt $ 0   $ 552      
Interest rate 0.00%   3.88%      
Euro Notes 2028            
Debt Instrument            
Long-term Debt $ 259   $ 276      
Interest rate 4.13%   4.13%      
Euro Notes 2031            
Debt Instrument            
Long-term Debt $ 777 € 750 $ 0      
Interest rate 4.13% 4.125% 0.00%      
Notes Payable            
Debt Instrument            
Notes Payable $ 10   $ 16      
Weighted average interest rates 3.07%   3.85%      
Other Debt            
Debt Instrument            
Other Debt $ 1   $ 11      
Weighted average interest rates 4.58%   2.16%      
Twenty Twenty Four [Domain] | Euro Notes 2024            
Debt Instrument            
Long-term Debt | €   € 500       € 500
TwentyTwentySix [Member] | Euro Notes 2026            
Debt Instrument            
Long-term Debt | €         € 750  
TwentyTwentyEight [Member] | U.S. Note 2028            
Debt Instrument            
Long-term Debt       $ 800    
TwentyTwentyEight [Member] | Euro Notes 2028            
Debt Instrument            
Long-term Debt | €         € 250  
v3.25.0.1
Scheduled Maturities of Long-Term Obligations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Scheduled Maturities of Long-Term Obligations [Line Items]    
2025 (1) $ 38  
2026 1,012  
2027 17  
2028 1,733  
2029 5  
Thereafter 1,393  
Total debt 4,198 $ 4,281
Short Term Debt That May Be Extended Beyond The Current Due Date 1  
Less: long-term debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts $ (33) $ (30)
v3.25.0.1
Long-Term Obligations - Additional Information (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 13, 2024
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
May 24, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 27, 2023
CAD ($)
Jan. 05, 2023
USD ($)
Apr. 09, 2018
EUR (€)
Apr. 14, 2016
EUR (€)
Euro Notes 2024                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt $ 0   $ 552          
Interest rate 0.00%   3.88%          
Euro Notes 2024 | Twenty Twenty Four [Domain]                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt | €   € 500           € 500
Euro Notes 2026/28 [Member]                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt | €             € 1,000  
Euro Notes 2026 | TwentyTwentySix [Member]                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt | €             750  
Euro Notes 2028 | TwentyTwentyEight [Member]                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt | €             € 250  
Euro Notes 2028                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt $ 259   $ 276          
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage 100.00%              
Interest rate 4.13%   4.13%          
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facilities                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity           $ 2,000    
Sublimit for the Issuance of Letters of Credit           150    
Sublimit for the Issuance of Swing Line Loans           150    
Unsecured Term Loan Facility           $ 500    
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement (CAD Note)                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Term loan payable $ 487   $ 529          
Interest rate 4.98%   6.82%          
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement (CAD Note) | Uni-Select Inc.                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Term loan payable         $ 700      
U.S. Notes 2028 2033                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt       $ 1,400        
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage 100.00%              
U.S. Note 2028 | TwentyTwentyEight [Member]                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt       800        
U.S. Note 2028                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt $ 800   $ 800          
Interest rate 5.75%   5.75%          
U.S. Notes 2033                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt $ 600   $ 600          
Interest rate 6.25%   6.25%          
U.S. Notes 2033 | TwentyThirtyThree                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt       $ 600        
Euro Notes 2031                
Additional Information [Line Items]                
Long-term Debt $ 777 € 750 $ 0          
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage 100.00%              
Interest rate 4.13% 4.125% 0.00%          
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount $ 7              
v3.25.0.1
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details)
$ in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Mar. 15, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 15, 2023
CAD ($)
Feb. 17, 2023
USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net   $ (2)          
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Maturing in February 2025              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Derivative, Notional Amount             $ 400
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate             4.63%
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Maturing in February 2026              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Derivative, Notional Amount             $ 300
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate             4.23%
Forward Contracts              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Derivative, Notional Amount         $ 1,200 $ 1,600  
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related   0 $ 49 $ 0      
Proceeds from settlement of foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related   $ 0 $ 49 $ 0      
Forward starting interest rate swaps              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Settlement of derivative instruments, net $ 13            
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure $ (4) $ (4)
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure (1) (2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure (1) (2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure (1) (2)
Accrued liabilities, current | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 0  
Accrued liabilities, current | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Derivative, Notional Amount 400  
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure   (2)
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 300 $ 700
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure $ 67 $ 25
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 4 4
Debt Securities    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 53 22
Equity Securities    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 14 3
Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 1 2
Contingent Consideration Liabilities [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 3 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 67 25
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Debt Securities    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 53 22
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity Securities    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 14 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Contingent Consideration Liabilities [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 1 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Debt Securities    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity Securities    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 1 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Contingent Consideration Liabilities [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 3 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Debt Securities    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity Securities    
Classification [Line Items]    
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure 0 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Contingent Consideration Liabilities [Member]    
Classification [Line Items]    
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure $ 3 $ 2
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement - Revolving Credit Facilities    
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Long-term Line of Credit $ 1,164 $ 1,414
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement (CAD Note)    
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]    
Term loan payable $ 487 $ 529
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value Disclosure of Asset and Liability Not Measured at Fair Value (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 13, 2024
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
U.S. Note 2028      
Classification [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt $ 800   $ 800
Long-term Debt, Fair Value 814   820
U.S. Notes 2033      
Classification [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt 600   600
Long-term Debt, Fair Value 620   628
Euro Notes 2024      
Classification [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt 0   552
Long-term Debt, Fair Value 0   552
Euro Notes 2028      
Classification [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt 259   276
Long-term Debt, Fair Value 261   276
Euro Notes 2031      
Classification [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt 777 € 750 0
Long-term Debt, Fair Value $ 796   $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Balance Sheet Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease assets, net $ 1,388 $ 1,336
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization $ 96 $ 80
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Total property, plant and equipment, net Total property, plant and equipment, net
Lease Right-of-Use-Asset $ 1,484 $ 1,416
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 237 224
Finance Lease, Liability, Current 28 26
Long-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion 1,207 1,163
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent $ 72 $ 57
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Long-term obligations, excluding current portion Long-term obligations, excluding current portion
Lease Liability $ 1,544 $ 1,470
v3.25.0.1
Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 350 $ 305 $ 282
Short-term lease cost 19 20 16
Variable lease cost 135 113 96
Amortization of leased assets 25 19 12
Interest on lease liabilities 5 4 2
Sublease Income (5) (6) (5)
Net lease cost $ 529 $ 455 $ 403
v3.25.0.1
Future Lease Commitments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Rolling Twelve Months $ 333  
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Next Rolling 12 Months 33  
Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Next Rolling 12 Months 366  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Two 298  
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Two 27  
Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Year Two 325  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Three 253  
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Three 19  
Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Year Three 272  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four 207  
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Four 12  
Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Year Four 219  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Five 160  
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling Year Five 6  
Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Year Five 166  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Rolling Year Five 587  
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling after Year Five 27  
Lease, Liability, Payments, Due After Year Five 614  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid 1,838  
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due 124  
Lease, Liability, Payments Due 1,962  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount 394  
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount 24  
Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount 418  
Operating Lease, Liability, Total 1,444  
Finance Lease, Liability, Total 100 $ 83
Lease Liability $ 1,544 $ 1,470
v3.25.0.1
Leases (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Classification [Line Items]  
Operating Lease, Not Yet Commenced, Expense $ 41
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Future Commencement 21 months
Minimum [Member]  
Classification [Line Items]  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract 3 years
Maximum  
Classification [Line Items]  
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract 15 years
v3.25.0.1
Synthetic Lease Arrangements (Details) - Synthetic Lease Arrangements
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Classification [Line Items]  
Synthetic Lease Aggregate Estimated Cost $ 100
Aggregate future lease commitment $ 35
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract 5 years
Residual Value of Leased Asset, Guarantee, Percentage 100.00%
v3.25.0.1
Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term 7 years 8 months 12 days 8 years 2 months 12 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term 7 years 2 months 12 days 6 years 8 months 12 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 5.92% 6.00%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent 5.06% 4.83%
v3.25.0.1
Leases Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating cash outflows from operating leases $ 328 $ 299 $ 284
Financing cash outflows from finance leases 28 19 14
Leased assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities 49 49 15
Leased assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $ 384 $ 310 $ 159
v3.25.0.1
Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations, Fair Value of Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plan (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]      
Projected Benefit Obligation $ 200 $ 202 $ 133
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Acquisitions and divestitures 0 58  
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost 5 4 5
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost 7 6 2
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Participant Contributions 2 1  
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial (Gain) Loss 12 4  
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid (11) (5)  
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Payment for Settlement (2) (3)  
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) (15) 4  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 116 119 61
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Acquisitions and divestitures 0 56  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss) 10 0  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer 7 5  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Plan Participant 2 1  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid (11) (4)  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Payment for Settlement (2) (3)  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) (9) 3  
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan (84) (83)  
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation 194 196  
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 116 119 $ 61
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Acquisitions and divestitures 0 56  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss) 10 0  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer 7 5  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Plan Participant 2 1  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid 11 4  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Payment for Settlement 2 3  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) $ (9) $ 3  
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]    
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent $ 2 $ 4
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current (4) (4)
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent $ (82) $ (83)
v3.25.0.1
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]    
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 184 $ 147
Aggregate fair value of plan assets $ 105 $ 67
v3.25.0.1
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]    
Projected benefit obligation $ 191 $ 153
Aggregate fair value of plan assets $ 105 $ 67
v3.25.0.1
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]    
Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation 3.20% 3.70%
Rate of future compensation increase 2.50% 2.60%
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost $ 5 $ 4 $ 5
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost 7 6 2
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected (Return) Loss on Plan Assets (5) (3) (2)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of (Gain) Loss 0 (2) 0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) $ 7 $ 5 $ 5
v3.25.0.1
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Assumptions (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Discount rate used to determine service cost 3.70% 3.40% 1.00%
Discount rate used to determine interest cost 3.70% 3.40% 1.20%
Rate of future compensation increase 2.60% 1.90% 1.70%
Expected long-term return on plan assets (1) 4.30% 3.10% 2.80%
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax $ (2)  
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer 7 $ 5
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Estimated Future Contributions by Employer Including Benefits Paid to Participants $ 7  
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount $ 116 $ 119 $ 61
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 4 4  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 0 0  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 62 66 $ 40
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 66 70  
Insurance Contracts, at Fair Value      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 62 66  
Insurance Contracts, at Fair Value | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 0 0  
Insurance Contracts, at Fair Value | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 0 0  
Insurance Contracts, at Fair Value | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 62 66  
Other      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 4 4  
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 4 4  
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 0 0  
Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 0 0  
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount $ 50 $ 49  
v3.25.0.1
Change In Fair Value Of Plan Assets Level 3 (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount $ 116 $ 119 $ 61
Acquisitions and divestitures 0 26  
Relating to assets held at the reporting date 1 1  
Purchases, sales and settlements (3) (2)  
Currency impact (2) 1  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]      
Classification [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount $ 62 $ 66 $ 40
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
2025 $ 8
2026 8
2027 9
2028 9
2029 10
2030 - 2034 $ 54
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Taxes [Abstract]      
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) $ 128 $ 137 $ 212
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) 39 39 60
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) 140 117 107
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) 307 293 379
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (22) 10 0
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (3) 3 (2)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (9) 0 8
Deferred income taxes (34) 13 6
Provision for income taxes $ 273 $ 306 $ 385
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Domestic $ 577 $ 795 $ 1,078
Foreign 381 440 440
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes $ 958 $ 1,235 $ 1,518
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. federal statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State income taxes, net of state credits and federal tax impact 2.70% 2.80% 3.00%
Impact of rates on international operations 2.20% 1.20% 1.10%
Change in valuation allowances 1.10% 0.90% 0.40%
Non-deductible expenses 0.60% 1.20% 1.00%
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related 0.00% (0.80%) 0.00%
Other, net 0.90% (1.50%) (1.20%)
Effective tax rate 28.50% 24.80% 25.30%
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries $ 2,075    
Participation exemption from further U.S. taxation of dividends received from 10-percent or more owned foreign corporations held by U.S. corporate shareholders 100.00%    
Pillar Two Global Minimum Corporate Tax 15.00%    
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards $ 38 $ 53  
Increase (decrease) in Deferred Tax Assets 15    
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards 3 1 $ 1
Interest Expense Deduction Carry Forward 30 32  
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance (51) (64)  
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount 13    
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit 17    
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate 10 8 5
Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Impact Deferred Taxes 18    
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued 1 1 1
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense $ 1 $ 1 $ 1
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities $ 57 $ 58
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits 20 17
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory 10 21
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Accounts Receivable 22 22
Interest Expense Deduction Carry Forward 30 32
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost 9 8
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Lease Liabilities 346 334
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards 38 53
Deferred Tax Assets, Other 44 26
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross 576 571
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance (51) (64)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance 525 507
Deferred Tax Liabilities Goodwill and Intangible Assets Excluding Trade Name Intangible 373 414
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment 96 102
Deferred Tax Liabilities Trade Name Intangible 79 88
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Operating Lease Assets, net 336 319
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other 10 9
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross 894 932
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net $ (369) $ (425)
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Classification (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Classification [Line Items]    
Deferred income taxes $ 386 $ 448
Other Noncurrent Assets    
Classification [Line Items]    
Deferred Tax Assets, Net $ 17 $ 23
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Unrecognized Tax Benefits $ 28 $ 8 $ 5 $ 5
Additions for acquired tax positions 0 6 0  
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 10 0 0  
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years 15 3 2  
Reductions for tax positions of prior year 0 (1) 0  
Lapse of statutes of limitations (3) (5) 0  
Settlements with taxing authorities $ (2) $ 0 $ (2)  
v3.25.0.1
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 234 $ 299    
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent 5 0    
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents $ 239 $ 299 $ 278 $ 274
v3.25.0.1
Segment and Geographic Information - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues $ 14,355 $ 13,866 $ 12,794
Cost of goods sold 8,744 8,291 7,571
Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,916 3,870 3,544
Segment EBITDA 1,756 1,759 1,719
Depreciation and amortization $ 406 319 264
Number of operating segments 4    
Intersegment [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues $ 0 0 0
Third Party [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 14,355 13,866 12,794
Wholesale - North America Segment      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 5,763 5,282 4,556
Cost of goods sold 3,252 2,796 2,347
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,567 1,535 1,372
Other segment items (2) (15) (24) (15)
Segment EBITDA 959 975 852
Depreciation and amortization 198 121 75
Wholesale - North America Segment | Intersegment [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 1 1 0
Wholesale - North America Segment | Third Party [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 5,762 5,281 4,556
Europe      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 6,407 6,323 5,735
Cost of goods sold 3,953 3,886 3,520
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,855 1,842 1,651
Other segment items (2) (35) (19) (21)
Segment EBITDA 634 614 585
Depreciation and amortization 160 150 145
Europe | Intersegment [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 0 0 0
Europe | Third Party [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 6,407 6,323 5,735
Specialty [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 1,657 1,668 1,791
Cost of goods sold 1,238 1,238 1,270
Selling, general and administrative expenses 315 305 325
Other segment items (2) (9) (9) (3)
Segment EBITDA 113 134 199
Depreciation and amortization 34 32 30
Specialty [Member] | Intersegment [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 3 3 3
Specialty [Member] | Third Party [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 1,654 1,665 1,788
Self Service Segment      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 532 597 715
Cost of goods sold 305 375 437
Selling, general and administrative expenses 179 188 196
Other segment items (2) (2) (2) (1)
Segment EBITDA 50 36 83
Depreciation and amortization 14 16 14
Self Service Segment | Intersegment [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 0 0 0
Self Service Segment | Third Party [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues 532 597 715
us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues (4) (4) (3)
Segment EBITDA 0 0 0
Depreciation and amortization 0 0 0
us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember | Intersegment [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues (4) (4) (3)
us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember | Third Party [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenues $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA [Line Items]      
Net income $ 693 $ 938 $ 1,150
Less: net income attributable to continuing noncontrolling interest 3 2 1
Net income attributable to LKQ stockholders 690 936 1,149
Less: net (loss) income from discontinued operations 0 (6) 6
Net income from continuing operations attributable to LKQ stockholders 690 942 1,143
Depreciation and amortization 406 319 264
Interest expense, net of interest income 243 186 70
Loss on debt extinguishment 0 1  
Provision for income taxes 273 306 385
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries (1) (8) (15) (11)
Equity investment fair value adjustments 2 2 5
Restructuring and transaction related expenses (3) 135 65 20
Restructuring expenses - cost of goods sold (3) 15 4 0
Gain on disposal of businesses (4) 0 0 (159)
Gains on previously held equity interests 0 (3) (1)
Direct impacts of Ukraine/Russia conflict (5) 0 0 3
Impairment on net assets held for sale 0 1 0
Segment EBITDA 1,756 1,759 1,719
Forward Contracts      
Reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA [Line Items]      
Gains on foreign exchange contracts - acquisition related (2) $ 0 $ (49) $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Schedule of Capital Expenditures by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information      
Capital Expenditures $ 311 $ 358 $ 222
Wholesale - North America Segment      
Segment Reporting Information      
Capital Expenditures 143 118 84
Europe      
Segment Reporting Information      
Capital Expenditures 134 163 105
Specialty [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Capital Expenditures 21 41 19
Self Service Segment      
Segment Reporting Information      
Capital Expenditures $ 13 $ 36 $ 14
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Schedule of Assets by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information    
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses $ 1,122 $ 1,165
Inventories 3,220 3,121
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,517 1,516
Operating lease assets, net 1,388 1,336
Other unallocated assets 7,708 7,941
Total assets 14,955 15,079
Wholesale - North America Segment    
Segment Reporting Information    
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses 483 470
Inventories 1,411 1,217
Property, plant and equipment, net 675 644
Operating lease assets, net 668 615
Europe    
Segment Reporting Information    
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses 528 580
Inventories 1,323 1,390
Property, plant and equipment, net 619 642
Operating lease assets, net 467 494
Specialty [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information    
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses 102 107
Inventories 449 475
Property, plant and equipment, net 115 118
Operating lease assets, net 121 84
Self Service Segment    
Segment Reporting Information    
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses 9 8
Inventories 37 39
Property, plant and equipment, net 108 112
Operating lease assets, net $ 132 $ 143
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Schedule of Tangible Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Long-Lived Assets    
Long-Lived Assets $ 2,905 $ 2,852
UNITED STATES    
Long-Lived Assets    
Long-Lived Assets 1,590 1,496
GERMANY    
Long-Lived Assets    
Long-Lived Assets 312 324
UNITED KINGDOM    
Long-Lived Assets    
Long-Lived Assets 296 295
Other countries    
Long-Lived Assets    
Long-Lived Assets $ 707 $ 737