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Colonial reports profit slump amid tough recession

Listed car dealer says second half wasn’t as depressed as previously indicated.

Net profit slumped 25% to $6.9m in the half year.

Key points
  • Revenue: up 2.6% to $508m
  • Profit: down 25% to $6.9m
  • Main takeaway: Colonial Motor Co reports weaker profit but notes December was not as subdued as expected, and heavy focus on cost management.

Listed car dealer Colonial Motor Co has reported a weaker profit amid the economic slump.

Its net profit in the six months ended December was down 25% to $6.9 million, while revenue was up 2.6% to $508m, compared with the previous year.

The board declared an unchanged interim dividend of 15 cents per

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Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 20 Feb 2025
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Key points
  • Revenue: up 2.6% to $508m
  • Profit: down 25% to $6.9m
  • Main takeaway: Colonial Motor Co reports weaker profit but notes December was not as subdued as expected, and heavy focus on cost management.
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