Vertu Regulatory News (VTU)

18 Oct 2007 16:08

Vertu Motors PLC18 October 2007 18th October 2007 Vertu Motors plc ("Vertu") Notice of Results Vertu Motors plc, the 10th largest UK motor retailer, will be reporting InterimResults for the period ended 31st August 2007 on Wednesday 7th November 2007. A meeting for analysts will be held at 9:30am on Wednesday 7th November 2007 atthe offices of Financial Dynamics, 26 Southampton Buildings, London, WC2A 1PB. - Ends- For further information, call: Jonathon Brill/Billy Clegg/Alex Beagley, Financial Dynamics 020 7831 3113 Notes to editors Vertu Motors is the 10th largest motor retailer in the United Kingdom with 45dealerships forming a national network across England, operating under theBristol Street Motors brand. Manufacturing partners include Citroen, Ford,Iveco, Honda, Peugeot, Renault, Vauxhall and Hyundai. Vertu Motors was established in November 2006 with the aim of consolidating theUK motor retail sector. The company listed on AIM in December 2006 and raised£25m. The Executive Directors are experienced within the sector, havingpreviously held senior positions within Reg Vardy and CD Bramall. In March 2007, the Group acquired the 13th largest motor retailer in the UnitedKingdom, Bristol Street Motors. In the summer of 2007, Vertu acquired BlakeHoldings, Grantham Motor Company Limited and a Ford dealership in Morpeth,Northumberland. It is intended that the Company will continue to acquire motor retail operationsin the form of franchised dealerships and used car only operations. TheCompany's acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growthstrategy to drive operational efficiencies through the national network. www.vertumotors.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange