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Financial Highlights
· Revenue of £2.46 billion (2012: £2.06 billion)
· *Adjusted profit before tax increased to £48.1 million (2012: £38.0 million)
· Profit before tax increased to £43.9 million (2012: £34.3 million)
· Earnings per share up 37% at 9.28p (2012: 6.77p)
· Operational cash flow improved at £76.5 million (2012: £66.1 million)
· Proposed final dividend of 1.7p per share - total dividend per share up 10% at 2.58p (2012: 2.35p)
· New and increased bank facilities agreed
(*Adjusted before amortisation of intangible assets, debt issue costs and pension costs)
Operational Highlights
· Record performance from the motor division
· Strong growth in used car volumes and margins
· Improved performance from our market leading independent aftermarket parts division
· Revenue and margin improved in aftersales
· Strong contribution from acquisitions