LKQ Corp. (LKQ, Financial), a distributor of alternative replacement vehicle parts, rose 18.3% in the second quarter. In our opinion, LKQ is in an exciting growth mode, with the increase in salvage vehicle purchases, market share gains resulting from its distribution network, and steady growth in the heavy duty truck business.The company's European business continued to grow rapidly. It announced an acquisition in Europe, its first on the continent. We think ultimately LKQ will have an opportunity to sell car parts from Europe in America and expand its salvage business in Europe. (Michael Baron)
From Baron Funds’ second quarter 2013 commentary.
From Baron Funds’ second quarter 2013 commentary.
