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Vertu - Profits running ahead of forecast

September 2014

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  • Epic Code:
  • VTU
  • Price:
  • 56.5p
Lack of space meant we omitted an update on Vertu, the UK's sixth largest dealership, following a trading update last month that said trading is running ahead of current market expectations. The key driver behind a strong performance in the first four months of the year has been the on-going strength in the new car market, with registrations +11.9% whilst Vertu outperformed with +13.5%, like-for-like. Vertu has also seen continued growth in its car fleet operations, with like-for-like volumes increasing by 12%, ahead of UK car fleet registrations, which grew 10.1%. Since our last update there have been further inroads into the premium segment with the purchase of Hillendale, comprising a Land Rover dealership in Nelson and Vertu's ...

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