LKQ Corporation Announces Early Redemption of $600 Million 4.75% Senior Notes
CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) announced today that it delivered a notice of early redemption to the holders of the Company’s $600 million 4.75% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “Notes”). The redemption date is scheduled for January 10, 2020, subject to the Company having sufficient financing available on the redemption date to pay the redemption price.
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable Indenture, all of the Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price equal to 101.583% of the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Varun Laroyia, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of LKQ, noted, “Given the Company’s sizeable liquidity under its credit facility and the current interest rate environment, the redemption of the USD notes due 2023 is a tremendous opportunity to retire expensive debt with lower cost revolver borrowings.”
Payment of the redemption price for the Notes will be made through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company. U.S. Bank National Association is the trustee and paying agent for the Notes.
This press release shall not constitute a notice of redemption nor does it constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation () is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.
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Contact:
Joseph P. Boutross
Vice President, Investor Relations
LKQ Corporation
(312) 621-2793
