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Market Cap $3.02 billion
P/E Ratio 11.53
Dividend Yield 6.32%
Shares Outstanding 258.07 million
Earnings per share 1.015
Dividend per share 0.74
Year To Date Return -14.09%
Earnings Yield 8.68%
Franking 100%
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  • Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE)
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes, Eagers has historically paid two fully franked shareholder dividends a year.

    Eagers generally pays its shareholder dividends in April and October. 

    Yes, Eagers has a dividend reinvestment plan for all or part of ordinary shareholder returns.

    Eagers listed on the ASX on 17 April 1957.

    Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
    10 Sep 2024 $0.2400 100.00% Interim 20 Sep 2024
    14 Mar 2024 $0.5000 100.00% Final 28 Mar 2024
    01 Sep 2023 $0.2400 100.00% Interim 22 Sep 2023
    15 Mar 2023 $0.4900 100.00% Final 31 Mar 2023
    02 Sep 2022 $0.2200 100.00% Final 23 Sep 2022
    31 Mar 2022 $0.4250 100.00% Final 20 Apr 2022
    23 Sep 2021 $0.0840 100.00% Special Cash 15 Oct 2021
    23 Sep 2021 $0.2000 100.00% Interim 15 Oct 2021
    31 Mar 2021 $0.2500 100.00% Final 20 Apr 2021
    31 Mar 2020 $0.1125 100.00% Final 20 Apr 2020
    25 Sep 2019 $0.1400 100.00% Interim 17 Oct 2019
    28 Mar 2019 $0.2250 100.00% Final 18 Apr 2019
    13 Sep 2018 $0.1400 100.00% Interim 05 Oct 2018
    28 Mar 2018 $0.2250 100.00% Final 18 Apr 2018
    14 Sep 2017 $0.0000 100.00% Interim 06 Oct 2017
    29 Mar 2017 $0.2200 100.00% Final 18 Apr 2017
    15 Sep 2016 $0.1300 100.00% Interim 07 Oct 2016
    24 Mar 2016 $0.2000 100.00% Final 15 Apr 2016
    25 Mar 2013 $0.1300 100.00% Final 16 Apr 2013
    11 Sep 2012 $0.0700 100.00% Interim 05 Oct 2012
    20 Mar 2009 $0.2200 100.00% Final 09 Apr 2009
    16 Sep 2008 $0.2200 100.00% Interim 30 Sep 2008
    25 Sep 2006 $0.1900 100.00% Interim 02 Oct 2006
    28 Apr 2006 $0.2000 100.00% Final 15 May 2006
    12 Sep 2005 $0.1800 100.00% Interim 26 Sep 2005
    14 May 2004 $0.1800 100.00% Final 31 May 2004

    APE ASX Announcements

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    About Eagers Automotive Ltd

    Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) is the largest automotive retailing group in the Australian market, with an estimated share of over 10% of new vehicle sales.

    The company's core business involves the ownership and operation of motor vehicle dealerships covering a diversified portfolio of automotive brands. Its range of products and services includes the sale of new and used vehicles, vehicle repair services, and parts, among others.

    The company also facilitates vehicle financing through third-party providers. Additionally, Eagers operates a truck retailing business, offering a similar range of products and services.

    Eagers has operations in Brisbane, regional Queensland, Adelaide, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, the Newcastle/Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Tasmania, and Auckland, New Zealand.

    APE Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    18 Dec 2024 $11.70 $-0.29 -2.42% 651,064 $11.93 $11.93 $11.64
    17 Dec 2024 $11.99 $0.29 2.48% 500,628 $11.63 $11.99 $11.62
    16 Dec 2024 $11.70 $0.08 0.69% 355,807 $11.70 $11.74 $11.59
    13 Dec 2024 $11.62 $0.20 1.75% 492,322 $11.45 $11.76 $11.40
    12 Dec 2024 $11.42 $-0.69 -5.70% 1,921,018 $11.65 $11.88 $11.14
    11 Dec 2024 $12.11 $0.61 5.30% 863,831 $11.53 $12.11 $11.52
    10 Dec 2024 $11.50 $0.25 2.22% 393,684 $11.29 $11.56 $11.29
    09 Dec 2024 $11.25 $-0.09 -0.79% 387,456 $11.48 $11.48 $11.22
    06 Dec 2024 $11.34 $-0.05 -0.44% 390,825 $11.42 $11.56 $11.32
    05 Dec 2024 $11.39 $0.02 0.18% 537,101 $11.35 $11.52 $11.32
    04 Dec 2024 $11.37 $-0.01 -0.09% 443,391 $11.35 $11.40 $11.24
    03 Dec 2024 $11.38 $0.00 0.00% 274,117 $11.35 $11.46 $11.31
    02 Dec 2024 $11.38 $0.10 0.89% 390,042 $11.35 $11.47 $11.28
    29 Nov 2024 $11.28 $0.05 0.45% 353,507 $11.21 $11.34 $11.13
    28 Nov 2024 $11.23 $0.02 0.18% 365,003 $11.21 $11.33 $11.20
    27 Nov 2024 $11.21 $0.05 0.45% 659,085 $11.14 $11.27 $11.04
    26 Nov 2024 $11.16 $-0.47 -4.04% 1,041,969 $11.63 $11.75 $11.09
    25 Nov 2024 $11.63 $0.13 1.13% 407,446 $11.66 $11.79 $11.61
    22 Nov 2024 $11.50 $0.07 0.61% 431,495 $11.57 $11.68 $11.49
    21 Nov 2024 $11.43 $-0.16 -1.38% 344,784 $11.65 $11.65 $11.35
    20 Nov 2024 $11.59 $-0.20 -1.70% 286,587 $11.70 $11.77 $11.51
    19 Nov 2024 $11.79 $0.10 0.86% 374,709 $11.73 $11.89 $11.70

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    27 Nov 2024 Michelle Prater Issued 12,396,588 $138,965,751
    As advised by the company. No consideration was paid. The closing
    share price on the date of change was
    $11.27 per share, grant of
    probate of the estate of Vernon Charles
    Wheatley
    11 Sep 2024 Nicholas Politis Buy 50,000 $496,365
    On-market trade.
    17 Jun 2024 Marcus Birrell Buy 200,000 $2,023,804
    On-market trade.
    05 Jun 2024 Nicholas Politis Buy 20,000 $200,950
    On-market trade.
    30 May 2024 David Blackhall Buy 5,000 $50,045
    On-market trade.
    29 May 2024 Nicholas Politis Buy 100,000 $1,010,880
    On-market trade.
    28 May 2024 Nicholas Politis Buy 100,000 $1,051,630
    On-market trade.
    22 May 2024 Nicholas Politis Buy 200,000 $2,094,000
    On-market trade.
    22 May 2024 Timothy Crommelin Buy 6,000 $63,290
    On-market trade.
    22 May 2024 David Blackhall Buy 5,000 $53,392
    On-market trade.
    09 May 2024 Nicholas Politis Buy 50,000 $601,050
    On-market trade.
    29 Feb 2024 Nicholas Politis Issued 1,783,727 $25,000,004
    Issue of securities.
    27 Feb 2024 Michelle Prater Transfer 123,194 $1,798,632
    Off-market transfer.
    22 Feb 2024 Sophie Moore Exercise 18,034 $247,787
    Conversion of securities. 18,674 performance rights, closing price
    22 Feb 2024 Sophie Moore Buy 18,034 $247,787
    Conversion of securities. closing price

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Mr Nicholas George Politis Non-Executive Director May 2000
    Mr Politis is Motor vehicle dealer. Executive Chairman of WFM Motors Pty Ltd, Eagers Automotive Limited's largest shareholder. Vast automotive retail industry experience and Director of a substantial number of proprietary limited companies.
    Mr Gregory (Greg) James Duncan Non-Executive Director Dec 2019
    Mr Duncan is Director of advisory and investment firm JWT Bespoke Pty Ltd (2013 to present). Former owner and Executive Chairman of Trivett Automotive Group, Australia's largest prestige automotive business. Former Director of Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (2015 to 2019). Mr Duncan was also Chairman of Cox Automotive Australia Board of Management (2016 to March 2021). He is member of Risk Committee.
    Mr Timothy Boyd Irving Crommelin Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Feb 2011
    Mr Crommelin Director of University of Queensland Endowment Foundation (UQEF). Trustee of Australian Cancer Research Foundation. Former Director of Senex Energy Ltd (2010 to April 2022). Former Deputy Chairman of Queensland Gas Company Ltd (2006 to 2009). Broad knowledge of corporate finance, risk management and acquisitions and over 40 years' experience in the stockbroking and property industry
    Mr Marcus John Birrell Non-Executive Director Jul 2016
    Mr Birrell is Former Director of Australian Automotive Dealer Association Limited (2014 to 2017). Distinguished career in the automotive industry, including 38 years at manufacturer, financier and retail level and 21 years as Executive Chairman of Birrell Motors Group. He is Member of Risk Committee.
    Mr Daniel Thomas Ryan Non-Executive Director Jan 2010
    Mr Ryan is Eagers Automotive Limited's largest shareholder. Director of a substantial number of proprietary limited companies. Significant management experience in automotive, transport, manufacturing and retail industries.
    Ms Sophie Alexandra Moore Chief Financial OfficerExecutive Director Mar 2017
    Ms Moore Joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer in August 2015. Appointed as an executive Director in March 2017. Executive responsibility for accounting, taxation, internal audit, payroll and treasury functions. Previous senior finance roles with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Flight Centre Travel Group Limited.
    Mr David Scott Blackhall Non-Executive Director Dec 2019
    Mr Blackhall has Over half a century of automotive industry experience with manufacturers, including at Managing Director level, as dealer principal and owner of various automotive franchises. Chairman (since November 2021) and Chief Executive (2016 to 2019) of Australian Automotive Dealer Association. Managing Director of corporate advisory firm Raglan Ridge Advisors. Former Director of Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (2019). He is Chair of Risk Committee.
    Ms Michelle Victoria Prater Non-Executive Director Feb 2020
    Mr Prater is Executive Chairman of APPL Group (2004 to present), a property development and investment group with an extensive automotive property portfolio including properties leased to Eagers Automotive dealerships. Former executive roles at corporate and operational levels with Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (1993 to 2004) including as an executive Director (2002 to 2004).
    Ms Katrina (Katie) Susan McNamara Non-Executive Director Mar 2024
    Ms McNamara brings more than 25 years experience in strategy, marketing and technology, with a focus on consumer and retail, in Australia and abroad. She is in leveraging digital solutions, improving customer outcomes, optimising costs and driving growth. Ms McNamara has experience in the automotive retail industry as a current non executive Director of Motorcycle Holdings Limited (ASX:MTO). She is also the Managing Director of Mighty Craft Limited (ASX:MCL), having been appointed late last year on a part-time basis to the boards strategic review. Previously, Ms McNamara held senior positions at Super Retail Group, where she was Chief Strategy & Customer Officer, at IBM, leading the digital strategy and iX (Digital customer practice) business unit across the Asia Pacific region, and at Fosters and Treasury Wine Estates, as Director of Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions, responsible for developing Beer and Wine strategies globally. Ms McNamara has also worked in strategy and marketing for A.T. Kearney and McKinsey and Company.
    Mr Denis Gerard Stark General CounselCompany Secretary Feb 2008
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    Mr Keith Thomas Thornton Chief Executive Officer Feb 2021
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    Keith Thomas Thornton Chief Executive Officer
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    Edward Geschke Chief Operating Officer
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    Denis Gerard Stark General CounselCompany Secretary
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    13 Nominees Pty Ltd (Mees Super Fund A/C) 7,533,340 5.07%
    R J & A Investments Pty Ltd (Muller Morvan Family A/C) 6,288,333 4.23%
    Bnp Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (Ib Au Noms Retail Client) 5,471,529 3.68%
    Srshgs Pty Ltd (Srs Family A/C) 5,125,100 3.45%
    Anamorph Pty Ltd (Utley Family A/C) 4,406,634 2.97%
    Mr Patrick Michael Loughnan 2,800,000 1.88%
    Bond Street Custodians Limited (Utley Super Consolidator Account) 2,778,365 1.87%
    Mr Steven John Morris & Ms Nicole Leanne Morris (Morris Family Super Fund A/C) 2,624,999 1.77%
    Mr Warrick Geoffrey Cannon & Mrs Lorna Hazel Cannon (Wacklorn Sf A/C) 2,335,000 1.57%
    Targo Holdings Pty Ltd 2,312,500 1.56%
    Rishon Holdings Pty Ltd 2,036,500 1.37%
    Mr Nicolai Iwanoff & Mrs Christine Ann Iwanoff 2,000,000 1.35%
    Mr Shane Anthony Matchett & Mrs Melita Angela Matchett (Sa Mamatchett S/F A/C) 1,753,249 1.18%
    Hsbc Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 1,600,000 1.08%
    Mr Daryl Christian Bryon & Mrs Elizabeth Sue Bryon 1,540,000 1.04%
    140 Holdings Pty Ltd (The Hackney A/C) 1,500,100 1.01%
    Mr Steven John Morris 1,500,000 1.01%
    Mr Paul James Madden 1,150,000 0.77%
    Lytton Nominees Pty Ltd (Lytton Super Fund A/C) 1,083,333 0.73%
    Brown Sugar Trading Pty Ltd (Strubel Family S/F A/C) 1,040,000 0.70%

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