7th Jun 2019

Half Year Financial Results

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28th Jun 2019

Annual Report and financial statements 2019

We published our Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2019 on 28 June 2019

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15th Mar 2018

Capital Markets Day

We hosted our latest Capital Markets Day on 15 March 2018

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Our trusted brand has been built over the last 40 years through advancements in our technology and products, coupled with a highly skilled digital workforce.

We generate value by investing in the largest and most trusted automotive marketplace. This generates greater consumer engagement, a larger choice of stock and therefore revenue.

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Financial and operational highlights

£355.1m

Revenue up 8% (2018: £330.1m)

£243.7m

Operating profit up 10% (2018: £221.3m)

21.00p

Basic EPS up 18% per share (2018: 17.74p)

£258.5m

Cash generated from operations up 13% (2018: £228.4m)

£151.1m

Cash returns to shareholders (2018: £148.4m)

6.7p

Total dividend per share (2018: 5.9p)

49.1m

Cross platform visits up 1% (2018: 48.7m)

461k

Live stock up 2% (2018: 453,000)

Our strategy

Our strategy is to improve the process of buying and selling vehicles in the UK, evolve the automotive ecosystem and become the most admired digital business

Our strategic pillars

Our business model

Auto Trader is the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace

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The teams

Everyone at Auto Trader is crucial to what we do

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@ATInsight

How did @UKVolkswagen's no.1 franchised retailer influence 66% of its new car sales on Auto Trader? Here's our new car product lead, David, to explain. For more information on how we can take your brand new cars out of hiding, just visit https://t.co/Zsb9UUlb4i https://t.co/IdIsrkydjx

Don't miss the next #ARNLive on 6th Feb. @perrysmotors' MD Darren Ardron, @HowardsGroup's Peter Haynes & AT's COO Catherine Faiers will join Al Clarke to share their views on the market & offer their tips on success in 2020. Register your place here: https://t.co/owxmLkC043 https://t.co/e7wFgJL1ef

We know first hand just how infectious @sharonashcroft's passion for #DiversityandInclusion is. What she & her team have achieved at @trustford is beyond impressive. If you're looking for inspiration on how to embed a more diverse culture into your business, look no further! https://t.co/BxW35GK1kl

In 2019 we saw circa 2.5 billion advert views of use and new cars on our marketplace. We've seen the most viewed used cars, but what was the most popular new car? The no.1 spot goes to the iconic Volkswagen Golf 🏆 You can find out more here: https://t.co/9YsOqbDeht https://t.co/mHOmWE5MbN

We're seeing some great pieces of coverage announcing the official launch of Dealer Auction yesterday. Find out how this independent company with the combined expertise of @CoxAutomotiveUK & Auto Trader is set to transform the wholesale market https://t.co/rHSBROgeFf

Based on advert views, German marques were the most popular used cars last year. The @BMW_UK 3 Series topped the list as the most viewed second hand car on our market place in 2019. Find out more here: https://t.co/9YsOqbDeht https://t.co/txZZXeyI7B

As part of its commitment to drive diversity in auto the NFDA recently held its 1st Drive my Career networking event for female apprentice technicians.Over 40 joined HR execs from across the industry to share thoughts on attracting female talent. Read more https://t.co/o4xuN1qJiG https://t.co/RXFr3s9ilX

Following details of last year's new car performance from the @SMMT why not take a look at 2019's most popular new cars on Auto Trader? Our report reveals what makes, models & body types received the most views, as well as the nation’s favourite features https://t.co/KX9m29AEM9 https://t.co/WOxFlpA5oF

"A slight uptick in sales may have closed the year off on a positive note, but 2019’s overall disappointing new car performance will come as little surprise to anyone on the front line." Read our response to the @SMMT's December new car registrations here https://t.co/r1B5OcDZLl https://t.co/lrj4nPMFJp

Consumers weren't only eating mince pies and watching the Queen's speech over the festive period...they were looking for their next car too. Don't miss out on the New Year rush; make sure your cars can be found on the UK's largest digital automotive marketplace. https://t.co/OkO8BkBF2g

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