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Vertu Motors plc (Vertu) is an automotive retailer. The company specializes in the sale of new and used cars, vans, and motorcycles. It offers a wide range of vehicles of notable brands such as Audi, BMW, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz. Vertu specializes in premium and prestige vehicles, representing leading automotive brands such as Audi, BMW, Honda, Ducati, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. It serves a diverse customer base, providing vehicles for personal use, commercial applications, and mobility services. The company operates through a network of dealerships and service centers across the UK. Its distribution network includes both physical locations and online platforms across England and Scotland. Vertu is headquartered in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, the UK.
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Address
Vertu House, Fifth Avenue Business Park, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE110XA
Website
www.vertumotors.com
Telephone
44 191 4912121
No of Employees
7,257
Industry
Automotive
Ticker Symbol & Exchange
VTU (LON)
Revenue (2025)
$6.4B
1.5%
(2025 vs 2024)
EPS
XYZ
Net Income (2025)
XYZ
-19.2%
(2025 vs 2024)
Market Cap*
$325.5M
Net Profit Margin (2025)
XYZ
-21.1%
(2025 vs 2024)
* As of and is in US$
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Products and Services
| Products | Services | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| New and Used Cars, Vans and Motorcycles | Automotive Retailing | : |
| Car Servicing | Vertu | |
| Accident Repair | ||
| XYZ | ||
| XYZ | ||
| XYZ |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Asset Purchase | In November, the company acquired the Skoda Leicester Dealership from Marshall Motor Group, a commercial company. |
| 2024 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In October, the company acquired Burrows Motor Company Limited. |
| 2024 | Others | In August, Vertu Motors and BCA entered into a partnership until 2029. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | Vertu Motors Plc | Lookers Ltd | Jardine Motors Group UK Ltd | H.R. Owen Plc | Caffyns PLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| City | Gateshead | Stoke-on-Trent | Colchester | London | Eastbourne |
| State/Province | Tyne and Wear | England | England | England | England |
| No. of Employees | 7,257 | 6,003 | 2,931 | 507 | 415 |
| Entity Type | Public | Private | Private | Private | Public |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas Forrester | Chief Executive Officer; Director | Executive Board | 2006 | 57 |
| David Paul Crane | Chief Operations Officer; Director | Executive Board | 2016 | 59 |
| Bruce Clark | Chief Technology Officer | Senior Management | 2013 | - |
| Liz Cope | Chief Marketing Officer | Senior Management | - | - |
| Andrew Paul Goss | Chairman | Non Executive Board | 2018 | 68 |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
| Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2026 | XY |
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