2016 Full Year Results announced


03 MAR 2017

RAC BOND CO PLC

(a public limited company incorporated in England and Wales with registered no. 10084638)

(the "Issuer")

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NOTICE

to the holders of

£300,000,000 Fixed Rate Class A Senior Secured Notes due 2046

(ISIN XS1404980846)

and

£600,000,000 Fixed Rate Class A Senior Secured Notes due 2046

(ISIN XS1404981141)

(together, the "Notes")

 

This Notice is issued by the Issuer to the holders of the Notes.

2016 Full Year Results Announcement

RAC Bond Co PLC has today reported the consolidated results of RAC Bidco Limited for the year ended 31 December 2016. The results can be found on the ISE website or via http://www.raccorporate.co.uk/forinvestors/results-reports-and-presentations

RAC Bidco Limited Consolidated Results Highlights:

  • Revenue growth to £506m

  • EBITDA growth to £184m

  • Operating Profit growth to £68m

  • Operating Cash Flow growth to £162m

  • Improved Operating cash conversion of 88%

 Commenting on the full year financial results for 2016, Rob Templeman, Chairman said:

“These results reflect robust performance in 2016 with Revenue and Earnings growth underpinned by continued strong cash generation. Significant investment has been made in developing RAC’s products and services and in positioning the business for further growth and success in 2017 and beyond.

“I am delighted to welcome Mercedes-Benz Cars UK, for whom we will supply roadside services from 31 March 2017 following a competitive tender.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Chris Woodhouse for his contribution as CEO over the past five years during a period of significant growth for the Group. I would also like to welcome Dave Hobday, who having now joined as CEO, will lead the Group to continued success in 2017 and beyond.”

3 March 2017

 Investor Conference Call

An investor conference call will be held on 23 March 2017 at 11.45am (GMT), at which the Group will present its financial results. A summary presentation will be released along with the results and will be used as the basis of the investor conference call. Investors wishing to participate in the investor conference call need to pre-register at:

http://event.onlineseminarsolutions.com/wcc/r/1381156-1/5CA6F47532948684E7E71FA278309BFE

Full participant information (including dial-in number) will be provided upon registration.

 This Notice is given by:

RAC BOND CO PLC

This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of the Irish Stock Exchange

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David Whatley, Director of Group Finance [email protected]

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Rod Dennis, Press Officer [email protected]

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