Inchcape PLC Trading Update (2058G)
25 May 2017 - 4:02PM
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RNS Number : 2058G
Inchcape PLC
25 May 2017
Investing to Accelerate Growth
Inchcape plc ("Inchcape" or the "Group"), the leading
independent multi-brand Automotive Distributor and Retailer with
global scale, today releases its Trading Update covering the period
from 1 January 2017 to 24 May 2017. Figures quoted in this
statement are for the four months ended 30 April 2017.
TRADING FOR THE FOUR MONTHS TO 30 APRIL 2017
-- Group revenue GBP2.91bn, increasing by 17.9% at actual
currency and 8.1% at constant currency
-- Distribution revenue was up by 30.0% at actual currency and 14.8% at constant currency
-- Retail revenue was up by 9.8% at actual currency and 3.4% at constant currency
BMW ESTONIA DISTRIBUTION ACQUISITION
As separately announced today, Inchcape has entered into an
agreement to acquire premium Estonian automotive Distribution
operations, focused on BMW Group, from United Motors AS.
The acquisition will mean Inchcape becomes the exclusive
Distributor of BMW Group's vehicles in Estonia, marking the
strategic expansion of the Group's global partnership with BMW
Group into an eighth market.
STEFAN BOMHARD, GROUP CEO OF INCHCAPE PLC, COMMENTED
"Our performance in the first four months of 2017 is consistent
with our expectation for growth across the majority of our markets.
Our Emerging Markets Distribution operations performed robustly,
and benefitted from the strategic South American acquisition made
at the end of 2016.
Pleasingly and in-line with our Ignite strategic objective of
delivering the full potential on all our revenue streams we
delivered growth across our value drivers.
We have a strongly cash generative business model which enables
us to drive organic and inorganic growth within our disciplined
capital allocation framework. I believe the recent business
development activity demonstrates the exciting opportunity for
value-enhancing consolidation in our highly fragmented
industry.
The 2017 Distribution additions of PSA in Australia and BMW in
Estonia reflect our Ignite strategy in action, working closely with
OEMs to target exciting growth opportunities as we seek to be the
OEM's partner of choice."
REGIONAL REVIEW
ASIA REVENUE -3.2%(1)
-- Q1 pull forward of EV demand in Hong Kong from April tax change
-- Underlying New Vehicle demand stabilising in Hong Kong
-- Flat Singaporean market, albeit competitive pricing environment
AUSTRALASIA REVENUE +3.5%(1)
-- Strong Australian Subaru performance, market share +60 bps, higher Impreza in mix
-- Weaker Retail demand, SUVs continuing to grow
-- Distribution contract win for Groupe PSA in Australia
UK & EUROPE REVENUE +6.1%(1)
-- Growth across UK value drivers, continuation of New Car margin pressure
-- Strong growth in Greece and Belgium, well placed with Toyota hybrid vehicles
-- BMW Distribution acquisition in Estonia, good growth in Baltics and Balkans
EMERGING MARKETS REVENUE +48.3%(1)
-- Robust organic growth for our Distribution EM business
-- South American acquisition performing in line with expectations
-- Russian New Car market broadly stable
OUTLOOK
Our performance this year is in line with expectations and we
continue to expect to deliver a resilient constant currency
performance in 2017. With over three quarters of profits
denominated in currencies other than Sterling, our reported actual
currency performance continues to benefit from Sterling's weakness
and acts as an offset to the transactional currency headwind in
Australia.
We will continue to leverage our global scale, drive growth from
an expanding base of installed vehicles and benefit from our
portfolio of markets, including our structurally attractive
Emerging Markets.
Under our Ignite strategy we are focused on creating long-term
value for our shareholders and partners. Our Ignite objectives will
enable us to adapt and find growth opportunities as our industry
evolves, pursue value enhancing M&A opportunities and fully
leverage the strategic assets we have from our unique position of
strength.
Ends.
MARKET ABUSE REGULATION STATEMENT
This announcement contains inside information.
ENQUIRIES
Group Communications, Inchcape plc +44 (0) 20 7546 0022
Investor Relations, Inchcape plc +44 (0) 20 7546 8359
FTI Consulting (Jonathon Brill/Edward Westropp) +44 (0) 20 3727 1000
NOTES
1. References in the regional review are at constant currency.
2. Inchcape is a leading global premium automotive group, operating in
29 markets with a portfolio of the world's leading car brands in the
fast-growing luxury and premium segments. Inchcape has diversified multi-channel
revenue streams including sale of new and used vehicles, parts, service,
finance and insurance. The Company has been listed on the London Stock
Exchange since 1958, is headquartered in London and employs around 16,000
people. www.inchcape.com
3. Statements made in this announcement that look forward in time or that
express management's beliefs, expectations or estimates regarding future
occurrences are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the
United States federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements
reflect the Group's current expectations concerning future events and
actual results may differ materially from current expectations or historical
results.
4. Conference call for Analysts and Investors at 7:45am on 25 May 2017
- For details please contact Lulu Murray at FTI Consulting on +44 (0)203
727 1452.
5. The next update on trading is expected to be the Group's interim results
announcement for the half-year ending 30 June 2017 on 27 July 2017.
This information is provided by RNS
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