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Full Annual Report - Inchcape

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<strong>Inchcape</strong> plc<br />

Uniquely positioned industry leader,worldwide<br />

<strong>Inchcape</strong> is a leading independent global<br />

automotive distributor and retailer which owes<br />

its unique position to four key factors:<br />

• A resilient business model<br />

• A relentless commitment to superior<br />

customer service<br />

• A decentralised and empowered organisation<br />

• Significant growth opportunities for the future<br />

<strong>Inchcape</strong> is a leader in 14 of the 26 developed<br />

and emerging markets where it operates.<br />

Contents<br />

Section One<br />

Business review 01-49<br />

Overview<br />

01 Financial highlights<br />

02 Uniquely positioned worldwide<br />

04 Our business at a glance<br />

06 Chairman’s statement<br />

Strategy<br />

10 Group Chief Executive’s strategic review<br />

20 Key performance indicators<br />

22 Operating review<br />

36 Financial review<br />

38 Principal risks<br />

40 Corporate responsibility<br />

Section Two<br />

Governance 50-77<br />

52 Board of Directors<br />

54 Executive Committee<br />

56 Corporate governance report<br />

62 Investor relations<br />

68 Remuneration report<br />

75 Directors’ report<br />

Section Three<br />

Financial statements 78-144<br />

Group financial statements<br />

78 Consolidated income statement<br />

79 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income<br />

80 Consolidated statement of financial position<br />

81 Consolidated statement of changes in equity<br />

82 Consolidated statement of cash flows<br />

83 Accounting policies<br />

90 Notes to the accounts<br />

135 Five year record<br />

136 <strong>Report</strong> of the Auditors – Group<br />

Company financial statements<br />

137 Company balance sheet<br />

138 Accounting policies<br />

139 Notes to the accounts<br />

144 <strong>Report</strong> of the Auditors – Company<br />

Section Four<br />

Shareholder information<br />

Inside back cover<br />

Company details<br />

Financial calendar<br />

Key<br />

More online<br />

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