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Vertu Motors PLC

05 November 2021

5 November 2021

Vertu Motors plc

("Vertu Motors" or the "Company")

Share buyback programme

Following the success of the GBP3m buyback programme announced in August 2021, which has so far resulted in the purchase and cancellation of 4,739,240 ordinary shares of 10p each ("Ordinary Shares") at a total cost of GBP2,756,218, the Company announces that, following the remaining balance of GBP243,782 being utilised, it intends to commence a further share buyback programme (the "Buyback Programme").

Under the Buyback Programme, the Company will seek to buy back its Ordinary Shares using the Company's existing cash resources for a further amount up to GBP3.0 million, between the end of the August programme and 28 February 2022. The debt capacity of the Company and positive cash flow is such that we will continue to consider acquisition and investment opportunities as part of the pursuit of the ongoing growth of the business.

The Company will seek to buy back its Ordinary Shares at appropriate times and considers, at the present time, the Buyback Programme to be in the best interests of all shareholders.

The Company has entered into an agreement for its broker Zeus Capital Limited ("Zeus Capital") to carry out purchases of its Ordinary Shares under the Buyback Programme on its behalf. Zeus Capital will seek to purchase Ordinary Shares up to the value of GBP3.0 million (the "Maximum Amount"). The total maximum number of Ordinary Shares to be purchased is capped at 30 million, based upon the nominal value of the Company's Ordinary Shares.

The share repurchases will be carried out on the London Stock Exchange and will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company's general authority to purchase its Ordinary Shares granted by its shareholders. Share repurchases will be undertaken until the earlier of the Maximum Amount being repurchased and 28 February 2022. Any Ordinary Shares repurchased will be cancelled.

The Company will make further announcements in due course following the completion of any share repurchases.

The Buyback Programme, the purpose of which is to reduce the Ordinary Share capital of the Company, will also be effected within the parameters of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU and the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052/EU, each as incorporated into UK domestic law by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

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For further information please contact:

 
 Vertu Motors plc        Tel: 0191 491 2121 
 Robert Forrester, CEO 
 Karen Anderson, CFO 
 Zeus Capital Limited    Tel: 020 3829 5000 
 Jamie Peel 
  Andrew Jones 
  Dominic King 
 Camarco                 Tel: 020 3757 4983 
 Billy Clegg 
  Tom Huddart

Notes to Editors

Vertu Motors is the fifth largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 154 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu and Macklin Motors brand names.

Vertu Motors was established in November 2006 with the strategy to consolidate the UK motor retail sector. It is intended that the Group will continue to acquire motor retail operations to grow a scaled dealership group. The Group's acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growth strategy to drive operational efficiencies through its national dealership network. The Group currently operates 150 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 118 locations across the UK.

Vertu's Mission Statement is to "deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust".

Vertu Motors Group websites - investors.vertumotors.com / www.vertucareers.com

Vertu brand websites - www.vertumotors.com / www.bristolstreet.co.uk / www.macklinmotors.co.uk / www.vertumotorcycles.com

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