CHICAGO, IL – LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Corporation, a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles, has announced significant changes to its executive team. T
oday, the company disclosed the appointment of Justin Jude as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dominick Zarcone who retired from the CEO position on June 30, 2024.
According to the latest 8-K filing with the SEC, Zarcone, who has led the company as President and CEO, transitioned into the role of Executive Advisor to ensure a smooth leadership changeover. He will serve in this capacity until December 31, 2024.
Justin Jude, who previously held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, steps into the CEO role with a set annual base salary of $1,000,000. His bonus structure is set at 75%, 150%, and 300% of his annual base salary for threshold, target, and maximum performance goals, respectively. The target bonus for 2024 will be proportionally allocated according to the time he spends in each executive position throughout the year.
This leadership transition comes as part of a planned succession strategy that was previously announced on November 21, 2023.
The above news is based on a recent SEC filing.
In other recent news, LKQ Corporation reached a labor agreement with the German trade union Verdi, providing stability and fair compensation for approximately 5,000 employees. The company also announced the strategic divestiture of its subsidiary Elit Polska to MEKO AB, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2024. Elit Polska reported revenues of around $107 million in 2023. In response to softer Q1 earnings, analyst firms Jefferies and Baird revised their outlook on LKQ Corp, reducing their price targets but maintaining positive ratings on the stock.
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