Motorpoint Group PLC, the UKs leading independent omnichannel vehicle retailer, released a trading update for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025, ahead of their Final Results announcement in June 2025. The company reported a strong return to profitable growth, with full-year retail volumes increasing by approximately 14.0% compared to the previous year. Motorpoint significantly outperformed the used car market in the 0-6-year category, with a 14.8% year-on-year growth in retail sales volumes against a market growth of 2.8%. The group expects to report improved Earnings Before Interest and Tax and Profit Before Tax for the full year. The company also opened its 21st store in Norwich and plans to explore further store opening opportunities. Despite significant vehicle purchasing in March 2025, Motorpoint maintains a robust balance sheet with no structural debt and approximately ยฃ6 million in cash. They also announced a share buyback program to repurchase and cancel up to 3 million shares, reflecting their strong cash flow and focus on delivering attractive returns to shareholders.
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| Year | Earnings Before Interest and Tax (ยฃ) | Profit Before Tax (ยฃ) | Cash Position (ยฃ) |
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| FY2025 | ยฃ13.3m to ยฃ13.6m | ยฃ4.0m to ยฃ4.3m | c.ยฃ6m |
| FY2024 | ยฃ(0.6)m | ยฃ(10.4)m | N/A |
This table outlines the expected Earnings Before Interest and Tax, Profit Before Tax, and the company's cash position as of March 31, 2025, with the previous year's (FY2024) figures for comparison.