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Presto, a Leading Provider of Restaurant Labor Productivity Technologies, to be Publicly Listed Through a Merger With Ventoux CCM Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: VTAQ)

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Presto, a leading provider of restaurant labor productivity technologies, and Ventoux CCM Acquisition Corp. ("Ventoux") (NASDAQ: VTAQ), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Presto becoming a publicly listed company.

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  • Presto, a leading provider of restaurant labor productivity technologies, and Ventoux CCM Acquisition Corp. ("Ventoux") (NASDAQ: VTAQ), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Presto becoming a publicly listed company.
  • As restaurants reopen and guests are anxious to return, an acute labor shortage is preventing the industry from bouncing back.
  • According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, eating and drinking place employment remains 1.5 million below pre-pandemic levels.
  • Presto is a market leader in restaurant labor productivity, overlaying next-generation digital solutions onto the physical world.

LKQ Corporation Announces Inaugural Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the Companys first ever quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock, payable on December 2, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2021.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the Companys first ever quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock, payable on December 2, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2021.
  • This dividend declaration and our existing stock repurchase program are key components of our strategic plan to drive total long-term value for our stockholders.
  • LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) 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 Corporation Recognized as a 5-Star Employer in North America

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today announced that it has been recognized as a 5-Star Employer in North America by employee engagement platform WorkBuzz.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today announced that it has been recognized as a 5-Star Employer in North America by employee engagement platform WorkBuzz.
  • In August 2021, WorkBuzz invited LKQ Corporations employees in North America to provide confidential feedback about their experiences working for LKQ.
  • The survey results demonstrated extraordinarily high levels of employee engagement at LKQ compared to other businesses of a similar size.
  • LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles.

LKQ Corporation to Release Third Quarter 2021 Results on Thursday, October 28, 2021

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
  • LKQ will host a conference call and webcast on October 28, 2021 at8:00 a.m.Eastern Time (7:00 a.m.Central Time) with members of senior management to discuss the Company's results.
  • To access the investor conference call, please dial (833) 236-5754. International access to the call may be obtained by dialing(647) 689-4182.
  • LKQ Corporation ( www.lkqcorp.com ) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles.

New AI solution accurately assesses vehicle condition in minutes

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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The solution accelerates any process when inspecting a vehicle's condition is required, including purchasing or selling a vehicle, returning a rental or leased unit, or recycling parts at end-of-life, as well as underwriting a new insurance policy.

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  • The solution accelerates any process when inspecting a vehicle's condition is required, including purchasing or selling a vehicle, returning a rental or leased unit, or recycling parts at end-of-life, as well as underwriting a new insurance policy.
  • AI inspection benefits a wide range of companies, from dealerships to wholesale automotive marketplaces.
  • Jimmy Spears, Head of Automotive at Tractable, said: "With AI Inspection, we have created a powerful AI tool that is not only capable of accurately assessing the exterior condition of a vehicle's body, but can be carried around in your smartphone.
  • AI Inspection is now available in North America - where Tractable's core AI technology has already been applied to millions of vehicles, including to accelerate vehicle salvage and parts recycling - and in Japan.