UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 3, 2014
 
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LKQ CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
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Delaware	 	000-50404	 	36-4215970	
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)  	 	(Commission
File Number)	 	(IRS Employer
Identification No.)	
 	 	
500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800
Chicago, IL	 	60661	
(Address of principal executive offices)	 	(Zip Code)	
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 621-1950
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Item 8.01	Other Events.	
On January 3, 2014, LKQ Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition of Keystone Automotive Holdings, Inc., the holding company of Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

	
		
Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits.	
(d) Exhibits 

	
			
Exhibit
Number	 	Description of Exhibit	
99.1	 	LKQ Corporation Press Release dated January 6, 2014.	

SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 7, 2014

		
 	 	
LKQ CORPORATION	
 	 	
By: 	/s/ JOHN S. QUINN	
 	John S. Quinn	
 	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer	

Exhibit 99.1

LKQ Corporation Finalizes Acquisition of Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
Chicago, IL (January 6, 2014)- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. (“Keystone”), a leading distributor and marketer of specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories in North America.
Keystone has over 1,500 employees with 25 locations serving more than 20,000 specialty retailers and equipment installers throughout North America, offering a broad product line of over 300,000 SKUs from over 800 suppliers. Keystone distributes products to serve the following six category segments: truck and off-road; speed and performance; recreational vehicle; towing; wheels, tires and performance handling; and miscellaneous accessories.
"We are delighted to complete the acquisition of Keystone, and excited about LKQ’s further entry into the specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories business. Keystone’s leading market position, unparalleled distribution network, exceptional management team and diversified product offerings will play crucial roles in our efforts to grow LKQ’s presence in this highly fragmented industry,” stated Robert L. Wagman, President and Chief Executive Officer of LKQ Corporation.

The acquisition became effective January 3, 2014.

About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation ( www.lkqcorp.com ) is the largest nationwide provider of alternative collision replacement parts and a leading provider of recycled engines and transmissions and remanufactured engines, all in connection with the repair of automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ also has operations in the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Guatemala and Costa Rica. LKQ operates more than 500 facilities, offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components and parts to repair automobiles and light, medium and heavy-duty trucks.

Joseph P. Boutross
LKQ Corporation
Director, Investor Relations
(312) 621-2793