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Vertu Motors Chief Executive, Robert Forrester and CFO, Karen Anderson, present interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2022, where they anticipate the full year profits to be ahead of expectations.

Robert Forrester, CEO

00:16 - Introduction

00:25 - Vertu Motors at a glance

01:19 - Highlights

02:57 - Financial KPI's

Karen Anderson, CFO

03:42 - Income statement

04:27 - Profit Bridge

05:24 - Inflationary headwinds and Energy Costs

08:52 - Cash Flow

09:26 - Capital Allocation Discipline

10:31 - Balance Sheet

Robert Forrester, CEO

11:58 - Group Strategy

12:53 - Market Trends

15:16 - Sales & Aftersales Performance

19:10 - Digitalisation

20:51 - Colleague Focus

22:53 - Current Trading and Outlook

25:23 - Summary

26:04 - Q&A

Vertu Motors plc is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The Company operates franchised motor dealerships offering sale, servicing, parts and bodyshop facilities for new and used car and commercial vehicles. The Company operates many of its dealerships as Bristol Street Motors. It also operates a range of franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar. The Company offers products, such as new and used cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, fleet vehicles, and parts and accessories. It also specializes in the online sale of car wiper blades and other associated products. Its brands include Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors, Vertu Motors, Car Credit Assured, What Car? Leasing, Vertu Lease Cars, Vansdirect, The Taxi Centre and Ace Parts. The Company operates approximately 160 franchised and four non-franchised operations across England and Scotland.