Dividend Declaration

RNS Number : 9145R

Lookers PLC

11 March 2016

 

11 March 2016

Lookers plc

In its announcement of results for the year ended 31st December 2015 made on 9th March 2016, Lookers plc made reference to its proposal to pay a final dividend as follows:

We are proposing to pay a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2015 of 2.05p per share, giving a total dividend for the year ended 31 December 2015 of 3.12p per share (2014: 2.84p). This represents an increase in the total dividend for the year of 10%. Payment of the final dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and will be payable on 3 June 2016.

Lookers plc now confirms that the ex-dividend date for this final dividend will be 5th May 2016 and the record date 6th May 2016.

For further information please contact:

Lookers plc

Glenda MacGeekie, Company Secretary                                                Tel: [phone]

Bell Pottinger

Victoria Geoghegan / Nick Lambert / Lucy Stewart                                        Tel: [phone]

Notes to Editors:

About Lookers plc

Lookers plc (LOOK.LN) is a leading UK motor retail and aftersales service group. Through two distinctive divisions, the Group's operations cover all four UK countries and the Republic of Ireland. The motor division operates through the sale of new and used cars, and offers aftersales activities representing the servicing, repair and sale of franchised parts to customer vehicles. Lookers' car parts distribution division supplies automotive parts to the independent aftermarket sector.

Since its foundation in 1908, the Group has grown organically and through acquisitions to its current position of 161 franchise dealerships across 105 locations. As a whole, the Group offers an extensive choice of new and used cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and leasing services in addition to a range of after sale services and automotive parts. Through its "Customers for Life" programme, the Group is committed to providing unrivalled service, offering advice, support and expertise from purchase to after sales care and maintenance.

 

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