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Equity Bottom-Up

<p>Vertu&#8217;s strong defensive qualities have been clearly demonstrated during H118. A falling new car market and used car margin pressures have been absorbed, yet underlying PBT has again moved ahead. While we have cut our immediate profit estimates to reflect the cautious trading climate, we believe that the continued investment in upgrading facilities and the future acquisition potential is not recognised in the current share price.</p>

Vertu&#8217;s strong defensive qualities have been clearly demonstrated during H118. A falling new car market and used car margin pressures have been absorbed, yet underlying PBT has again moved ahead. While we have cut our immediate profit estimates to reflect the cautious trading climate, we believe that the continued investment in upgrading facilities and the future acquisition potential is not recognised in the current share price.

Vertu Motors

Defensive qualities shine through