LKQ Corporation Included in Forbes 'The 200 Best Small Companies'

CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2005 -- LKQ Corporation has been ranked #89 in Forbes recent list of "The 200 Best Small Companies."

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Forbes considered companies with up to $750 million in annual revenue. Overall rankings were determined by considering sales growth, profit growth, market value and return on equity. "We are proud to be in this exclusive group of companies," stated Joe Holsten, President and Chief Executive Officer.

About LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation is the largest nationwide provider of recycled light vehicle OEM products and related services and the second largest nationwide provider of aftermarket collision replacement products. LKQ operates over 95 facilities offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, and parts to repair light vehicles.

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