1 September 2016 – pre-close trading update

The company has issued a trading update covering the five months to 31 July with growth in sales volumes, revenue and profits being reported for the period.  The high margin aftersales business continues to gather momentum while the important month of September has a strong order book.  The acquisitions and new dealership openings during the period are being successfully integrated and further acquisition and expansion opportunities are being considered.  Despite the rise in the share price the shares remain ATTRACTIVE.