Vertu results, reports and presentations
| Date | Title | Results | Reports | Presentation | Webcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th February 2021 | Annual Results 2021 | View results | View | View presentation | Watch webcast |
| 31st August 2020 | Interim Results 2020 | View results | View | View presentation | Watch webcast |
| 29th February 2020 | Annual Results 2020 | View results | View | View presentation | Watch webcast |
| 31st August 2019 | Interim Results 2019 | View results | View | View presentation | Watch webcast |
| 28th February 2019 | Annual Results 2019 | View results | View | View presentation | Watch webcast |
| 31st August 2018 | Interim Results 2018 | View results | View | View presentation | Watch webcast |
| 28th February 2018 | Annual Results 2018 | View results | View | View presentation | Watch webcast |
| 31st August 2017 | Interim Results 2017 | View results | View | View presentation | Watch webcast |
Strategic highlights
Strong management supported by scalable, sector-leading in-house developed systems, provides assurance of tight control of operations and compliance
Deployment of technology accelerating online retailing and increasing efficiency in transaction processing across the business to reduce cost
Consistent culture centered around Core Values ensure colleagues and customers are treated with Respect and Integrity. We want a meritocracy not mediocracy
Strong balance sheet and low debt levels provides resilience and firepower to invest in growth
Annual results for the year ended 28 February 2021
Interview with Robert commenting on the results
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Analyst interview with Mike Allen, Head of Research, Zeus Capital
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Highlights
- Adjusted[1] profit before tax of £24.6m ahead of Analysts' forecasts (2020: £23.0m)
- Substantial growth in online retailing using the Group's ClicktoDrive sales technology platform
- 38,446 new and used vehicles delivered from 1 January to 31 March 2021, despite lockdown restrictions keeping showrooms closed
- Excellent customer experiences delivered in the new environment: Used Car Net Promoter Score in H2 of 84%
- Group revenues of £2.5bn (2020: £3.1bn) (like-for-like decline of 21.6%) impacted by Government imposed lockdowns
- Gross margin increased to 11.8% (2020: 10.9%)
- Cost reductions[2] exhibited delivering a £16.0m (7.2%) reduction in like-for-like operating expenses in the nine months from 1 June to 28 February
- Growth in Adjusted[1] operating profit to £33.8m (2020:32.2m)
- Underlying earnings per share increased to 5.12p (2019: 5.10p)
- Profit before tax of £22.4m (2020: £7.3m)
- Underlying earnings per share increased to 5.27p (2020: 4.99p)
- No final dividend recommended in light of the Government support received during the Year
- Net tangible assets per share of 50.2p (2020: 46.0p) reflecting very strong asset base
- Record Free Cash Flow[3] of £48.4m delivered
- Adjusted[4] net cash of £1.4m at 28 February 2021 (2020: net debt £2.8m)
[1] Excludes non-underlying items. [2] Excludes grant receipts in respect of the furlough scheme. [3] Net cash flow from operating activities less net capital expenditure incurred and lease cash flows. [4] Excludes amounts drawn on used vehicle stocking loans and IFRS 16 lease liabilities.