Inchcape plc

22a St. James's Sq.
London
SW1Y 5LP, United Kingdom (Map)
Phone: +44-20-7546-0022
Fax: +44-20-7546-0010
http://www.inchcape.com

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Overview

The sun never sets on auto-sales-giant Inchcape. Begun as a shipping and export company during the golden age of the British Empire, Inchcape spans the globe with its auto distribution, retail, and financing operations. Operating in the UK and 25 other markets in Europe, Asia, and Australasia, it offers about a dozen brands, including Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. It has more than 125 retail franchises in the UK and operates a fleet leasing business there. While the UK and Europe account for about 50% of sales, Inchcape is expanding in high-growth emerging markets, such as China, Poland, Russia, and South America.

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Key financials for Inchcape plc

Company Type Public (London: INCH)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £5,884.5
1-Year Sales Growth 2.4%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £127.9
1-Year Net Income Growth 35.0%
2010 Employees 14,079
1-Year Employee Growth (0.2%)
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Chairman Ken G. Hanna
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Group Chief Executive and Director André Lacroix
Group Finance Director John McConnell
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