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Vertu Motors
(LSE:VTU)
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Vertu Motors Business Overview & Revenue Model
Vertu Motors Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.79B | 4.72B | 4.01B | 3.62B | 2.55B | 3.06B |
| Gross Profit | 484.77M | 516.08M | 448.41M | 435.42M | 301.02M | 334.06M |
| EBITDA | 77.12M | 93.57M | 70.29M | 115.48M | 60.65M | 38.30M |
| Net Income | 19.25M | 25.71M | 25.53M | 60.00M | 16.32M | 2.99M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.47B | 1.48B | 1.38B | 1.06B | 1.16B | 1.18B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 38.65M | 70.60M | 78.98M | 83.79M | 67.83M | 40.84M |
| Total Debt | 141.80M | 207.50M | 237.80M | 156.46M | 163.46M | 166.10M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.11B | 1.13B | 1.04B | 725.51M | 885.23M | 915.24M |
| Stockholders Equity | 363.25M | 353.37M | 341.38M | 331.88M | 275.94M | 263.37M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 44.79M | 57.02M | 59.39M | 52.39M | 60.10M | 7.34M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 69.64M | 83.97M | 80.83M | 69.00M | 74.92M | 23.10M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -29.71M | -29.11M | -143.33M | -24.52M | -33.64M | -24.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -49.16M | -63.23M | 57.69M | -28.52M | -14.29M | -23.88M |
Vertu Motors Technical Analysis
Vertu Motors Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | £2.77B | 7.23 | 18.69% | 3.45% | -19.08% | 57.32% | |
70 Outperform | £197.11M | 11.39 | 5.09% | 3.62% | 7.94% | -25.81% | |
62 Neutral | $16.65B | 11.16 | -7.38% | 3.11% | 1.59% | -23.30% | |
55 Neutral | £145.82M | 47.54 | 11.03% | ― | -17.31% | 47.33% | |
55 Neutral | £12.27M | ― | 7.69% | ― | ― | ||
51 Neutral | £12.27M | ― | 8.87% | ― | ― | ||
39 Underperform | £12.27M | 69.77 | 0.60% | 2.22% | -0.42% | -183.34% |
Vertu Motors Corporate Events
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 105,912 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which began in October 2018. This initiative has returned over £36.5 million to shareholders, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 17.3%. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, impacting the total number of shares with voting rights, which will now stand at 328,279,144. This move is part of Vertu Motors’ strategy to enhance shareholder value and optimize its capital structure.
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 20,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which has returned over £36.5 million to shareholders since 2018. This transaction reduces the company’s shares in issue by 17.3%, impacting the company’s market positioning by potentially increasing shareholder value and altering shareholding structures.
Vertu Motors PLC announced that Michelle O’Brien, spouse of Group Operations Director Anthony Masterson, acquired 19,003 ordinary shares in the company, increasing their total holding to 91,550 shares. This transaction, which took place on March 31, 2025, at the London Stock Exchange, slightly raises their shareholding percentage, reflecting potential confidence in the company’s future prospects.
Vertu Motors PLC announced the repurchase of 101,042 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which began in 2018. This initiative has returned over £36.5 million to shareholders and reduced the company’s shares in issue by 17.3%, reflecting a strategic effort to enhance shareholder value and optimize capital structure.
Vertu Motors PLC has repurchased 90,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, which began in October 2018 and has returned over £36.5 million to shareholders, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 17.3%. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, affecting the total number of shares with voting rights, and further purchases may be announced in the future, reflecting Vertu’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
Vertu Motors PLC announced the repurchase of 70,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, initiated in February 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy that has returned over £36.4 million to shareholders since 2018, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 17.3%, which could impact shareholder calculations under FCA rules.
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 75,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, which has returned over £36.4 million to shareholders since 2018, reducing shares in issue by 17.3%. This move is expected to enhance shareholder value and reflects the company’s strategic focus on efficient capital management.
Vertu Motors has repurchased 102,200 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which began in October 2018, returning over £36.4 million to shareholders and reducing shares in issue by 17.2%. This move is part of Vertu’s strategy to enhance shareholder value and optimize its capital structure, with further announcements expected as the buyback program progresses.
Vertu Motors announced the purchase of 40,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, which began in October 2018. This initiative has returned over £36.3 million to shareholders and reduced the company’s shares in issue by 17.2%, reflecting a strategic effort to enhance shareholder value.
Vertu Motors has announced the repurchase of 50,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, initiated in February 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy that has returned over £36.2 million to shareholders since 2018, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 17.2%, and is expected to impact shareholder value positively.
Vertu Motors has announced the repurchase of 136,698 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, initiated in February 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy to return value to shareholders, having already reduced the company’s shares in issue by 17.2% since October 2018. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, affecting the total number of shares with voting rights, which will now stand at 329,023,298. This transaction reflects Vertu’s commitment to optimizing shareholder value and maintaining a strong market position.
Vertu Motors PLC announced the repurchase of 140,670 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which began in October 2018. This initiative has returned over £36.1 million to shareholders, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 17.1%. The repurchased shares will be canceled, impacting the total number of shares with voting rights, and further purchases are anticipated under the buyback program.
Vertu Motors PLC announced that Leonardo Caruso, the Operations Director, sold 236,220 ordinary shares at 51.8292 pence per share. This transaction significantly reduced Caruso’s shareholding from 248,871 shares to 12,651 shares, impacting his stake in the company from 0.08% to virtually zero. The sale was conducted on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market, and it reflects a notable change in the managerial shareholding structure, potentially affecting stakeholder perceptions.
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 147,007 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which began in October 2018. This initiative has returned over £36.1 million to shareholders, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 17.1%. The cancellation of these repurchased shares will adjust the total number of shares with voting rights to 329,300,666, impacting shareholder calculations under FCA rules.
Vertu Motors PLC announced that Leonardo Caruso, the Operations Director, exercised options over 236,220 ordinary shares, which were issued under the company’s Long Term Incentive Plan. This transaction increased Caruso’s shareholding to 248,871 shares, representing 0.08% of the company’s issued share capital, indicating a strategic move to align management interests with company performance.
Vertu Motors PLC announced the repurchase of 155,232 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, which began in October 2018. This initiative has returned over £36 million to shareholders, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 17.1%. The cancellation of these shares will adjust the total number of shares with voting rights to 329,447,673, impacting shareholder calculations under FCA rules. The buyback is part of Vertu’s strategy to enhance shareholder value and optimize its capital structure.
Vertu Motors PLC announced that its CEO, Robert Forrester, and CFO, Karen Anderson, have exercised options to acquire additional shares in the company, which were granted under the Vertu Long Term Incentive Plan. This transaction reflects a vote of confidence in the company’s future prospects, as both directors have increased their shareholdings, potentially aligning their interests more closely with those of other shareholders.
Vertu Motors announced the purchase of 138,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, initiated in February 2025. This transaction is part of a broader strategy that has returned over £35.9 million to shareholders since 2018, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 17%. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, affecting the total number of shares with voting rights and potentially impacting shareholder calculations under FCA rules.
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 95,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, initiated in February 2025. This move, executed through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in issue, which has decreased by 17% since the buyback program began in 2018, returning over £35.8 million to shareholders.
Vertu Motors has repurchased 90,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which has returned over £35.7 million to shareholders since its inception in 2018. This move reduces the company’s shares in issue by 16.9%, potentially enhancing shareholder value and reflecting a strategic focus on optimizing capital structure.
Vertu Motors PLC has announced the issuance of nil-cost options over ordinary shares to its directors and key managerial personnel as part of its Long Term Incentive Plan. These options are linked to the achievement of specific annual bonus targets and will vest over a period extending to March 2029, reflecting the company’s commitment to aligning management incentives with shareholder interests.
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 115,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, which began in October 2018. This initiative has returned over £35.7 million to shareholders and reduced the company’s shares in issue by 16.9%, reflecting its commitment to enhancing shareholder value and optimizing its capital structure.
Vertu Motors has repurchased 50,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, which began in October 2018 and has returned over £35.6 million to shareholders, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 16.9%. This strategic move is expected to enhance shareholder value and reflects the company’s strong financial position and commitment to returning capital to its investors.
Vertu Motors has repurchased 50,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which has returned over £35.6 million to shareholders since 2018. This move reduces the company’s shares in issue by 16.9%, impacting shareholder value and potentially enhancing market confidence in the company’s strategic direction.
Vertu Motors has repurchased 20,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which began in October 2018 and has returned over £35.5 million to shareholders, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 16.9%. The cancellation of these shares will adjust the total number of ordinary shares with voting rights to 330,316,763, impacting shareholder calculations under the FCA’s rules.
Vertu Motors has repurchased 50,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, which started in October 2018. This initiative has returned over £35.5 million to shareholders, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 16.8%. The recent transaction is expected to impact shareholder calculations regarding interest in the company as it adjusts its number of shares with voting rights.
Vertu Motors has announced the repurchase of 170,241 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program initiated in February 2025. This move reduces the total shares with voting rights, impacting shareholder calculations under FCA rules. Since 2018, the buyback program has returned over £35.5 million to shareholders, decreasing the company’s shares in issue by 16.8%.
Vertu Motors PLC has repurchased 170,241 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which began in October 2018. This initiative has returned over £35.5 million to shareholders and reduced the company’s issued shares by 16.8%, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing shareholder value and optimizing capital structure.
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 65,000 ordinary shares as part of its buyback program, which began in October 2018 and has returned over £35.4 million to shareholders, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 16.8%. This move is part of its strategy to optimize shareholder value and manage share capital effectively, with future purchases expected to be announced in due course.
Vertu Motors PLC has repurchased 60,000 of its ordinary shares as part of a share buyback programme initiated earlier this month. This move, which has returned over £35.4m to shareholders since 2018, reduces the company’s shares in issue by 16.8% and may impact shareholder voting rights calculations under the FCA’s rules.
Vertu Motors has recently repurchased 96,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. This action is part of the company’s broader strategy to return value to shareholders, having reduced its shares in issue by 16.8% since 2018. The repurchased shares will be canceled, impacting the total number of ordinary shares with voting rights, thus affecting shareholder calculations under FCA’s regulations.
Vertu Motors PLC announced the repurchase of 137,672 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, which began in October 2018. This move reduces the company’s shares in issue by 16.7% and has returned over £35.2 million to shareholders, emphasizing Vertu’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value and adjusting its capital structure.
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 100,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, initiated in February 2025. This strategic move, executed through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in issue, following a history of returning over £35.2 million to shareholders since 2018.
Vertu Motors PLC has announced the repurchase of 100,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme initiated in February 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy that has seen the company return over £35.2 million to shareholders since October 2018, reducing its shares in issue by 16.7%. The cancellation of these shares will adjust the total number of shares with voting rights, impacting shareholder calculations under the FCA’s guidelines.
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 90,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing buyback program. This move reflects the company’s strategy to return value to shareholders, having returned over £35.1m since 2018, and reduces its shares in issue by 16.7%. The cancellation of these shares will adjust the total number of shares with voting rights, potentially impacting shareholders’ interests under regulatory guidelines.
Vertu Motors PLC has announced a change in the ownership structure, with CAG Vega 2 Limited, now renamed Constellation Retail Group Limited, acquiring a significant portion of voting rights. This change reflects an increase in voting rights to over 10%, strengthening the influence of TDR Capital LLP and its associated entities within the company.
Vertu Motors PLC announced the repurchase of 115,037 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program. This initiative, which has returned over £35.1 million to shareholders since 2018, reflects the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in issue, aligning with their broader operational focus and market positioning.
Vertu Motors announced a recent purchase of 103,916 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, initiated on 06 February 2025. This move, which sees the shares being canceled, continues the company’s strategy of returning value to shareholders, having already returned over £35 million and reduced shares in issue by 16.6% since October 2018.
Vertu Motors has announced a purchase of 88,086 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, which has returned over £35 million to shareholders since 2018, reducing shares in issue by 16.6%. This transaction reflects Vertu’s strategy to enhance shareholder value and streamline its capital structure, impacting stakeholders by adjusting the number of shares with voting rights.
Vertu Motors has announced a new £12 million share buyback program, reflecting its strategy to increase capital allocation in buybacks alongside dividend payments. This move is aimed at enhancing shareholder returns and will involve repurchasing shares up to the maximum amount on the London Stock Exchange, ultimately reducing the company’s share capital. The buyback may impact daily trading volumes and is intended to operate within regulatory parameters, with further announcements expected upon completion of repurchases.
Vertu Motors has released a trading update indicating that its adjusted profit before tax for the fiscal year ending February 2025 is expected to fall significantly below market expectations due to challenges in the new car market, including the impacts of the UK’s Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Mandate. Despite outperforming in BEV sales, the company faces margin pressures from increased fleet sales and a subdued consumer environment affecting both new and used car markets. The company has enacted cost reduction measures to offset increased costs from the Autumn Budget and is undertaking a £12 million share buyback program, the largest in its history, to return capital to shareholders and address share mispricing.
Vertu Motors has repurchased 46,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, reducing the total shares with voting rights to 331,512,715. Since 2018, the company has returned over £34.9m to shareholders, decreasing its shares in issue by 16.6%, demonstrating a strong commitment to shareholder value and financial efficiency.
Vertu Motors PLC announced a transaction involving the repurchase of 75,657 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, initiated in October 2024. This strategic action is part of a broader initiative that has returned over £34.9 million to shareholders since 2018, reducing the total number of shares by 16.5%. The cancellation of these shares will alter the total number of shares with voting rights to 331,558,715, affecting shareholder calculations under FCA rules.
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 29,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme initiated in October 2018. This move reflects a strategic effort to improve shareholder value, having returned over £34.9 million to shareholders and reduced the company’s shares in issue by 16.5% since the programme’s inception.
Vertu Motors plc announced the repurchase of 67,251 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, initiated in October 2024. This action is part of a strategy that has returned over £34.8 million to shareholders since 2018, reducing the company’s shares in issue by 16.5%. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, adjusting the total number of shares with voting rights and potentially impacting shareholder calculations under FCA rules.
Vertu Motors has announced the purchase of 65,915 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, which began in October 2018. This initiative has returned over £34.8 million to shareholders and reduced the company’s shares in issue by 16.5%, reflecting a strategic effort to enhance shareholder value and optimize the company’s capital structure.
Vertu Motors PLC announced the repurchase of 50,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program. This initiative, which has returned over £34.8 million to shareholders since its inception in 2018, aims to reduce the company’s shares in issue, enhancing shareholder value and signaling a strong financial position. The cancellation of repurchased shares will adjust the total number of ordinary shares with voting rights, potentially impacting shareholder calculations under FCA rules.
Vertu Motors announced the purchase of 51,627 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which began in October 2018. The buyback initiative has returned over £34.7 million to shareholders, reducing shares in issue by 16.5% and potentially impacting shareholder interest calculations under FCA rules.
Vertu Motors announced the repurchase of 55,018 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which has returned over £34.7 million to shareholders since 2018. This transaction, executed through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, reduces the company’s shares in issue by 16.5% and is part of a strategy to enhance shareholder value while maintaining market transparency.
Vertu Motors PLC announced the purchase of 50,654 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, initially announced in October 2024. This buyback reflects the company’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders, with over £34.7 million returned since 2018, reducing the shares in issue by 16.4%. The repurchased shares will be canceled, affecting the overall voting rights and transparency for shareholders. The move underscores Vertu Motors’ strategy to optimize its capital structure and potentially improve shareholder value.
Vertu Motors plc announced the repurchase of 54,070 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, intended to reduce the total number of shares and enhance shareholder value. Since initiating the buyback in 2018, the company has returned over £34.7 million to shareholders, reducing shares in issue by 16.4%, reflecting a strategic effort to strengthen its market position and provide value to stakeholders.
Vertu Motors has appointed Amanda Jane Cox as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective January 2, 2025. With her extensive experience in UK retail, particularly in human resources, Amanda is expected to provide valuable insights and guidance as Vertu navigates challenges and opportunities in the automotive retail sector.
Vertu Motors plc has appointed Amanda Jane Cox as an independent Non-Executive Director effective from 2 January 2025. Cox, who brings extensive experience from her previous role as Chief People Officer and Stores Director at Dunelm Group plc, will contribute her expertise to Vertu’s board, particularly in navigating challenges and opportunities in the UK retail sector. Her role will include participating in the audit, nomination, and remuneration committees, and her leadership experience is expected to guide Vertu’s ongoing development and growth.