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    16 August 20173 Mins Read
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    National motor retailer Lookers has announced strong business growth across its three operating sectors; new, used and aftersales, with an increased adjusted profit before tax of 18% for the six months ending 30 June 2017.

    The group is now confident of further growth with a healthy order book for the month of September, a focus on investment in technology and plans to further strengthen its portfolio of sites.

     

    Lookers operates 153 franchised dealerships across the UK and Ireland, representing 32 manufacturer brands.

    Financial highlights:

    • Revenue increased 5% to £2.46 billion (2016: £2.34 billion) with growth from new and used cars, as well as aftersales
    • *Operating profit from continuing operations increased 13% to £58.1 million (2016: £51.6 million)
    • *Adjusted profit before tax from continuing operations increased 18% to £50.2 million (2016: £42.6 million)
    • Profit before tax from continuing operations increased by 14% to £44.6 million (2016: £39.2 million)
    • Profit before tax of £44.6 million (2016: £46.7 million)
    • Earnings per share from continuing operations up 15% at 9.07p (2016: 7.90p)
    • Increase in interim dividend of 10% to 1.41p per share (2016: 1.28p)
    • Net debt reduced to £61.9 million (31 December 2016: £74.1 million)

    (*Adjusted operating profit is operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets and share based payments. Adjusted profit before tax is profit before amortisation, debt issue costs, pension costs and share based payments)

    Operational highlights:

    • Continued investment in our multi-channel customer experience, especially the website, driving significant increases in visitor and enquiry levels
    • New website to be launched by the end of this year to further enhance operational efficiencies
    • Strengthened portfolio of franchise representation
    • Growth in new car market in recent years underpins continued demand for aftersales, as the number of cars under three years old continues to rise
    • A healthy order book for the delivery of new cars in September

    Andy Bruce, Chief Executive of Lookers, said:

    “I am pleased to announce an excellent set of results for the first half of the year with growth across all areas of the business. We continue to produce record levels of profit which is evidence of the success of our expansive and resilient business model.

    “We have made good progress with our strategy of having the right brands in the right locations with excellent execution and have managed our portfolio of dealerships to reflect that. Our order book for new cars for the important month of September is continuing to build in line with our expectations and the new car market for this year is still forecast to be at a historically high level. We therefore believe that the company is well positioned to continue its strong performance and deliver sustainable value to shareholders.”

    Download the full Lookers unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2017

    http://www.lookersplc.com/investors/results-centre

    Andy Bruce Lookers

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