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If you want to drive off in a brand-new Vauxhall Astra, odds are that one of the Ryland Group's dealerships can put you behind the wheel. The company is one of the UK's largest car and truck auto retailers, with more than 60 dealerships that operate under banners such as Ryland, Rybridge, and Ryauto. The dealerships sell more than 20 auto brands, including Bentley, DAF, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Peugeot, Rolls-Royce, Toyota, and the aforementioned Vauxhall. The Ryland Group also operates parts and service departments and sells used cars and trucks. In addition, the company runs a commercial vehicle business and owns a 25% interest in car-leasing group Arval.
COMPETITION |
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ARRIVA plc (ARI)
Inchcape plc (INCH)
Lex Service PLC (LEX)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,036.20
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (4.8)%
Employees: 2,482
Revenue per employee: $417,485.90
KEY PEOPLE |
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P. W. Whale
CEO
K. Hampson
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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School House, St. Philip's Court
Birmingham B46 3AD, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-1675-466-566
Fax: 44-1675-466-568
Online: Web Site
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