OTS - LKQ Europe tops second half 2020 segment EBITDA margin outlook
2021. February 22. 12:55
Zug, Switzerland, 22 February, 2021 (APA/OTS) - Strong second half
in European segment with a segment EBITDA margin of 8.9%, above the
range of 8.0% to 8.5% presented at the September 2020 LKQ Investor
Day. - LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) reported fourth quarter and
full year 2020 results on February 18, 2021 that reflect continued
improvement in operational and balance sheet productivity and
further debt reduction, despite softening revenue trends in many
markets as a result of mobility restrictions from Covid-19.
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Dominick Zarcone, President and Chief Executive Officer said:
"We again delivered strong quarterly results, with the fourth
quarter 2020 being the second highest quarterly earnings, and
highest fourth quarter earnings, in the Company's history. Our
European segment completed a strong second half with a Segment
EBITDA margin of 8.9%, above the range of 8.0% to 8.5% presented at
our September 2020 Investor Day. As we look to the year ahead, I am
confident that the strength of our operations, balance sheet and
free cash flow all position LKQ for solid growth and value creation
for our stakeholders."
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $2.95 billion, a
decrease of 1.9% as compared to $3.01 billion in the fourth quarter
of 2019. Revenue for the full year of 2020 was $11.6 billion, a
decrease of 7.0% as compared to $12.5 billion for the same period
of 2019.
LKQ Europe, a subsidiary of LKQ Corporation, has managed the
impacts of Covid-19 well since the start of the pandemic, thanks to
a strong focus on a stable supply chain and strict cost management
from the beginning of the crisis, and also due to its continued
progress with the 1 LKQ Europe program implementation.
"Our main focus during the pandemic has been the health and
safety of our approximately 26,000 European employees. We were
prepared since the early days of the pandemic to protect our
business, employees and customers. Based on Covid-19's impact on
our business, we quickly implemented consistent cost-cutting
measures and were able to address almost all cost structures. Our
teams continued to fully focus on our customers to support them
during a challenging time. Looking ahead, we expect a recovery
starting in the second quarter of 2021 in Europe, depending on the
vaccination progress. 2021 will be an important year for our
European integration," said Arnd Franz, CEO of LKQ Europe.
LKQ Europe's revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $1.43
billion, an increase of 0.6% as compared to $1.42 billion in the
fourth quarter of 2019. Revenue for the full year of 2020 was $5.49
billion, a decrease of 5.9% as compared to $5.83 billion for the
same period of 2019. The segment EBITDA margin targets for Europe
provided at the September 10,2020 investor day remain unchanged.
About LKQ Europe
LKQ Europe GmbH, with its head office in Zug, Switzerland, a
subsidiary of LKQ Corporation, is the leading distributor of
automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans and
industrial vehicles in Europe. It currently employs approximately
26,000 people in over 20 European countries with a network of 1,000
branches and more than $5.49 billion in revenue in 2020. The
organization supplies around 100,000 independent workshops in over
20 countries.
The group includes Euro Car Parts, Fource, RHIAG Group, Elit,
Auto Kelly, and STAHLGRUBER Group, as well as recycling specialist,
Atracco. LKQ also holds a minority interest in Mekonomen Group.
Further information, the audio webcast of the fourth quarter
and 2020 earnings call, and the accompanying slide presentation can
be accessed at www.lkqcorp.com in the Investor Relations section.
Investor Relations Contact
Joseph P. Boutross
Vice President, Investor Relations
LKQ Corporation
T +1 312 621-2793
E jpboutross@lkqcorp.com
Media Contact Europe
Dr. Christiane Lesmeister
Director of Communications
LKQ Europe GmbH
Zählerweg 10
6300 Zug
T +41 41 884 84 41
M +41 79 728 65 84
E christiane.lesmeister@lkqeurope.com
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