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Fiscal Year 2026
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Resilient performance maintained with stable margins and strong after-sales growth, despite sector headwinds and ZEV mandate pressures. Strategic focus on cost control, digitalization, and expanding Chinese brand exposure, with capital allocation favoring buybacks over acquisitions.
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Delivered resilient results with revenue growth, stable margins, and strong after-sales performance despite ZEV mandate pressures and market volatility. Cost savings, digitalization, and Chinese brand expansion underpin future growth, with robust capital allocation and risk management.
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Strong operational performance with market share gains, robust cost control, and increased BEV sales offset declines in new car and Motability channels. JLR cyberattack impacted profits, but full-year guidance (excluding JLR) remains in line with expectations.
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Strong operational performance and market share gains were achieved despite sector headwinds and a major cyber attack, with robust growth in BEV sales and aftersales. Financial discipline, cost control, and digitalization initiatives supported stable margins and asset strength.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Despite sector headwinds and a profit decline from the ZEV mandate, the group grew market share in new retail, used, and after-sales, with strong cash generation and ongoing cost control. Acquisitions, digitalization, and a robust asset base support future growth, though risks remain from regulatory and market shifts.
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Record revenues and market outperformance were achieved despite a weak UK new car market and rising costs. Aftersales and used cars drove profit resilience, while BEV sales outpaced the market. Strategic moves include a single retail brand, expanded Chinese OEM partnerships, and increased shareholder returns.