Strong Financial Performance
Group revenue grew 5%, operating profit increased 8%, and basic EPS grew 12%.
Core Business Growth
Revenue growth in the core Auto Trader business was 7%, with operating profit, excluding the digital services tax, also up 7%.
Retailer Revenue Growth
Retailer revenue grew by 7% in line with expectations.
Consumer Engagement Surge
Consumer engagement on the platform reached record levels, with cross-platform visits up 5% to 81.6 million per month.
Deal Builder Expansion
Deal Builder customer numbers grew by over 80% to 2,000 retailers, generating almost 50,000 deals, which was triple the year before.
Impressive Cultural KPIs
91% of employees are proud to work at Auto Trader, and the Glassdoor rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars. Diversity goals are on track with significant representation of women and ethnically diverse employees.