Lookers plc
Manchester
M32 0QH, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-161-291-0043
Fax: +44-161-864-2363
http://www.lookers.plc.uk
Overview
Lookers sells the kind of cars that get noticed. The company operates through about 120 franchised auto dealerships in the UK. It also does business as the Charles Hurst Group in England and Northern Ireland and as Taggarts in Scotland. The company sells new and used vehicles from such brands as Aston Martin, Bentley, Citroën, Honda, Jeep, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Lookers also sells motorcycles from two dealerships. In addition to its franchise operations, the company's business lines include aftermarket auto parts (FPS Distribution, BTN Turbo) and a leasing division (VRS, Charles Hurst RentaCar). Lookers was founded in 1908. Millionaire car trader Tony Bramall holds about a 20% stake in the company.
Key Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Lookers plc
| Company Type | Public (London: LOOK) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £1,883.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 4.6% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £22.9 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 178.0% |
| 2010 Employees | 5,464 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (0.4%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Lookers plc
| Chairman | Philip (Phil) White (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Chief Executive and Director | H. K. (Ken) Surgenor |
| Finance Director and Director | Robin Gregson |
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Top competitors of Lookers plc
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