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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from
to
Commission file number 1-12297
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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22-3086739
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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2555 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Hills Michigan
(Address of principal executive offices)
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48302-0954
(Zip Code)
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(248) 648-2500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the
Act:
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Voting Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
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New York Stock Exchange
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned
issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file
reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange
Act. Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted
electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter)
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to submit such files). Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large
accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a
smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the
definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the
registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period
for complying with any new or revised financial accounting
standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange
Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on
and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness
of its internal control over financial reporting under Section
404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the
registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit
report.
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If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act,
indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the
registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an
error to previously issued financial statements.
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Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are
restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based
compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers
during the relevant recovery period pursuant to
§240.10D-1(b).
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company
(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
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No
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The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by
non-affiliates as of June 30, 2022, was $2,729,130,423. As of
February 14, 2023, there were 69,072,203 shares of voting
common stock outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Certain portions, as expressly described in this report, of the
registrant's proxy statement for the 2023 Annual Meeting of the
Stockholders to be held May 11, 2023, are incorporated by
reference into Part III, Items 10-14.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1.
Business
We are a diversified international transportation services company
and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck
retailers. We operate dealerships in the United States, the United
Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, and Japan, and we are one of the
largest retailers of commercial trucks in North America for
Freightliner. We also distribute and retail commercial vehicles,
diesel and gas engines, power systems, and related parts and
services principally in Australia and New Zealand. We employ over
26,500 people worldwide. Additionally, we own 28.9% of Penske
Transportation Solutions, a business that employs over 41,500
people worldwide, manages one of the largest, most comprehensive
and modern trucking fleets in North America with over 414,500
trucks, tractors, and trailers under lease, rental, and/or
maintenance contracts, and provides innovative transportation,
supply chain, and technology solutions to its
customers.
Business Overview
In 2022, our business generated $27.8 billion in total revenue,
which is comprised of approximately $23.7 billion from retail
automotive dealerships, $3.5 billion from retail commercial truck
dealerships, and $578.8 million from commercial vehicle
distribution and other operations. We generated $4.8 billion in
gross profit, which is comprised of $4.1 billion from retail
automotive dealerships, $555.1 million from retail commercial truck
dealerships, and $157.3 million from commercial vehicle
distribution and other operations.
Retail Automotive.
We are one of the largest global automotive retailers as measured
by the $23.7 billion in total retail automotive dealership revenue
we generated in 2022. We are diversified geographically with 58% of
our total retail automotive dealership revenues in 2022 generated
in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 42% generated outside of the U.S.
We offer over 35 vehicle brands with 71% of our retail automotive
franchised dealership revenue in 2022 generated from premium
brands, such as Audi, BMW, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche.
As of December 31, 2022, we operated 338 retail automotive
franchised dealerships, of which 151 are located in the U.S. and
187 are located outside of the U.S. The franchised dealerships
outside of the U.S. are located primarily in the U.K. As of
December 31, 2022, we also operated 21 used vehicle
dealerships, with eight dealerships in the U.S. and 13 dealerships
in the U.K., which retailed used vehicles under a one price,
"no-haggle" methodology under the CarShop brand. We retailed and
wholesaled more than 539,000 vehicles in 2022.
Each of our franchised dealerships offers a wide selection of new
and used vehicles for sale. In addition to selling new and used
vehicles, we generate higher-margin revenue at each of our
dealerships through maintenance and repair services, the sale and
placement of third-party finance and insurance products,
third-party extended service and maintenance contracts, replacement
and aftermarket automotive products, and at certain of our
locations, collision repair services. We operate our franchised
dealerships under franchise agreements with a number of automotive
manufacturers and distributors that are subject to certain rights
and restrictions typical of the industry. Beginning in 2023, we
transitioned our Mercedes-Benz U.K. dealerships to an agency model.
Under an agency model, our Mercedes-Benz U.K. dealerships receive a
fee for facilitating the sale by the manufacturer of a new vehicle
but do not hold the vehicle in inventory. We continue to provide
new vehicle customer service at our Mercedes-Benz U.K. dealerships,
and the Mercedes-Benz U.K. agency model is not expected to
structurally change our used vehicle sales operations or service
and parts operations, although the impact of the agency model at
these dealerships as well as other agency models proposed by our
manufacturer partners is uncertain. See Item 1A.
Risk Factors
for a discussion of agency.
During 2022, we acquired 19 retail automotive franchises,
consisting of 15 franchises in the U.K. and four franchises in the
U.S., and we opened two retail automotive franchises that we were
awarded in the U.S. We sold one retail automotive franchise in the
U.S., and we closed four locations in the U.K., consisting of two
retail automotive franchises and two CarShop satellite locations.
Retail automotive dealerships represented 85.2% of our total
revenues and 85.3% of our total gross profit in 2022.
We believe our diversified retail automotive income streams help to
mitigate the historical cyclicality found in some elements of the
automotive sector. Revenues from higher margin service and parts
sales include warranty work, customer paid work, rapid repair,
collision repair services, and wholesale parts sales. Service and
parts sales are typically less cyclical than retail vehicle sales
and generate the largest part of our retail automotive gross
profit.
The following graphics show the percentage of our total retail
automotive dealership revenues by product type and their respective
contribution to our retail automotive gross profit:
Retail Commercial Truck Dealership.
We operate Premier Truck Group (“PTG”), a heavy- and medium-duty
truck dealership group offering primarily Freightliner and Western
Star trucks (both Daimler brands), with locations across nine U.S.
states and Ontario, Canada. During February 2022, we acquired four
full-service dealerships in Ontario, Canada. As of
December 31, 2022, PTG operated 39 locations selling new and
used trucks, parts and service, and offering collision repair
services. We retailed and wholesaled 21,002 new and used trucks in
2022. This business represented 12.7% of our total revenues and
11.5% of our total gross profit in 2022.
While our retail commercial truck business benefits from
diversified income streams similar to those of the retail
automotive sector, there are several key differences. As exhibited
in the following table, a greater part of our gross profit is
derived from the sale of service and parts in the retail truck
business given the large volume of parts business, in many cases,
to fleet customers, as well as historically lower selling, general,
and administrative expense as a percentage of gross profit as
compared to retail automotive due to lower sales compensation and
advertising expenses. The following graphics show the percentage of
our total retail commercial truck dealership revenues by product
type and their respective contribution to our retail commercial
truck gross profit:


Penske Australia.
Penske Australia is the exclusive importer and distributor of
Western Star heavy-duty trucks (a Daimler brand), MAN heavy- and
medium-duty trucks and buses (a VW Group brand), and Dennis Eagle
refuse collection vehicles, together with associated parts, across
Australia, New Zealand, and portions of the Pacific. In most of
these same markets, we are also a leading distributor of diesel and
gas engines and power systems, principally representing MTU
(a
Rolls-Royce solution), Detroit Diesel, Allison Transmission, and
Bergen Engines. Penske Australia offers products across the on- and
off-highway markets, including in the trucking, mining, power
generation, defense, marine, rail, and construction sectors and
supports full parts and aftersales service through a network of
branches, field service locations, and dealers across the region.
These businesses represented 2.1% of our total revenues and 3.2% of
our total gross profit in 2022.
Penske Transportation Solutions.
We hold a 28.9% ownership interest in Penske Truck Leasing Co.,
L.P. (“PTL”). PTL is owned 41.1% by Penske Corporation, 28.9% by
us, and 30.0% by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui”). We account for
our investment in PTL under the equity method, and we therefore
record our share of PTL's earnings on our statements of income
under the caption “Equity in earnings of affiliates,” which also
includes the results of our other equity method investments. Penske
Transportation Solutions (“PTS”) is the universal brand name for
PTL's various business lines through which it is capable of meeting
customers' needs across the supply chain with a broad product
offering that includes full-service truck leasing, truck rental,
and contract maintenance along with logistic services, such as
dedicated contract carriage, distribution center management,
transportation management, lead logistics provider services, and
dry van truckload carrier services. We recorded $490.0 million and
$365.8 million in equity earnings from this investment in 2022 and
2021, respectively.
Outlook
Retail Automotive.
In 2022, U.S. industry new light vehicle sales decreased 7.9%, as
compared to 2021, to 13.9 million units, and U.K. new vehicle
registrations decreased 2.0%, as compared to 2021, to 1.6 million
registrations. We believe the year over year decrease in new
vehicle sales and registrations is primarily attributable to a
lower supply of new vehicles available for sale due to disruptions
in the supply chain limiting the availability of microchips and
other components, the war in Ukraine, and challenges in sourcing
labor, coupled with higher interest rates and inflation, impacting
the affordability of vehicles for customers. Our new vehicle days'
supply is 25 as of December 31, 2022, compared to 17 as of
December 31, 2021, and 50 as of December 31, 2020. Our used
vehicle days' supply has proved to be more resilient with a 53
days' supply as of December 31, 2022, compared to 60 as of
December 31, 2021, and 48 as of December 31, 2020. While we
expect increased new vehicle availability in 2023, continued
production disruptions and supply shortages could result in
suppressed new and used vehicle sales volumes which would impact
the availability and affordability of new and used vehicles. When
the supply of new vehicles improves, we may experience reduced new
and used vehicle gross profit together with higher sales
volumes.
During 2022, our premium/luxury unit sales increased 4.6% as
compared to 2021. In the U.K., premium/luxury unit sales, which
account for over 93% of our new unit sales, decreased 6.9%, and the
overall U.K. market decreased 2.0% as compared to 2021. Many of the
premium brands we represent in the U.K. market were also impacted
by production disruptions from the supply chain
challenges.
Representatives of the U.K. government have proposed a ban on the
sale of gasoline engines in new cars and new vans that would take
effect as early as 2030 and a ban on the sale of gasoline hybrid
engines in new cars and new vans as early as 2035 while also
providing government incentives on certain electric vehicles to
entice consumers to transition from internal combustion vehicles to
electric vehicles. During 2022, sales of diesel-powered vehicles
decreased 33.8%, petrol-powered vehicles decreased 6.0%, and
non-diesel/petrol vehicles increased 23.0%, as compared to 2021. In
the U.K., new registrations of electric vehicles, including Battery
Electric Vehicle (BEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), and
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), represented 34.5% of the overall
market for 2022, compared to 27.5% for 2021, and represented 24.6%
of our U.K. new unit sales, compared with 18.6% for
2021.
Retail Commercial Truck Dealership.
In 2022, North American sales of Class 6-8 medium- and heavy-duty
trucks, the vehicles sold by our PTG business, increased 12.1% from
last year to 448,723 units. The Class 6-7 medium-duty truck market
increased 7.4% from last year to 139,108 units, and Class 8
heavy-duty trucks, the largest North American market, increased
14.4% from last year to 309,615 units. The truck market is
experiencing the same production and supply issues noted above, and
the Class 6-8 medium- and heavy-duty truck backlog is 357,414 units
according to data published by ACT Research. We expect lower
inventories of new commercial trucks and parts disruptions to
continue until the supply of certain components used to manufacture
commercial trucks improves and manufacturers work through backlogs.
As a result of the supply constraints, we expect demand for Class 8
commercial trucks to remain strong, driven by replacement demand.
When the supply of commercial trucks improves, we may experience
reduced new and used commercial truck gross profit per unit
together with higher sales volumes.
Commercial Vehicle Distribution and Other.
In 2022, the Australian heavy-duty truck market reported sales of
14,966 units, representing an increase of 15.1% from last year,
while the New Zealand market reported sales of 3,587 units,
representing an increase of 15.0% from last year.
Penske Transportation Solutions.
A majority of PTS' revenue is generated by multi-year contracts for
full-service leasing, contract maintenance,
and logistics services. During 2022, PTS continued to expand its
managed fleet with over 414,500 trucks, tractors, and trailers
under lease, rental, and/or maintenance contracts. PTS continues to
expect strong demand for commercial rental trucks and full-service
leasing.
As described in Item 1A.
Risk Factors,
there are a number of factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from our expectations. For a detailed discussion
of our financial and operating results, see Part II, Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Business Strategy
We aim to deliver excellence to our customers, value to our
stakeholders, and opportunity to our team members to be the best
international transportation services company everywhere we
operate. This mission is supported by a set of values embedded in
our philosophy to exceed, excel, and encourage.
•Exceed:
Provide a superior customer experience that exceeds expectations,
and establishes trust and loyalty through honesty, transparency,
and accountability
•Excel:
Deliver long-term value for our stakeholders through continuous
improvement, organic growth, and strategic
acquisitions
•Encourage:
Provide opportunities for team members to succeed in our
organization by cultivating talent, rewarding achievement, and
maintaining the highest standards of respect for each
other
We employ the following set of strategies to achieve these
objectives:
Growing our Business
We operate in the highly fragmented automotive retail and
commercial truck dealership markets and believe there are
attractive opportunities to grow our business, both organically and
by acquisition. During 2022, in our retail automotive business, we
acquired or were granted open points (new franchises awarded from
the automotive manufacturer) representing 21 dealerships, 15
located in the U.K. representing BMW, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, and
smart brands, and six located in the U.S., representing BMW, MINI,
Honda, Hyundai, Genesis, and Audi brands. In our retail truck
business, we acquired four full-service dealerships in Ontario,
Canada. In 2023, we expect to continue to devote capital resources
to acquire and build premium retail automotive and commercial truck
dealerships.
Returning Value to Shareholders
We believe in returning value to our shareholders through a
combination of dividends and share repurchases. We increased our
quarterly stock dividend four times in 2022 from $0.46 per share to
$0.57 per share. Our latest declared dividend is $0.61 per share
payable on March 1, 2023. We also repurchased 8,214,147 shares
of our common stock in 2022 for $886.5 million, which, together
with quarterly dividends, represents a return to stockholders of
approximately $1.0 billion.
On February 16, 2023, our Board of Directors delegated to
management an additional $250 million in authority to repurchase
our outstanding securities, resulting in $253.6 million of
authority outstanding and available for repurchases. This authority
has no expiration.
Human Capital
We believe that our Human Capital is our greatest asset and is an
integral component of our growth and value creation strategy. We
understand that exceptional customer service can only be
consistently delivered by attracting, motivating, training, and
retaining the very best team members. We are committed to building
a diverse and skilled workforce while providing a work environment
that promotes equity and is free from any form of discrimination.
With this in mind, we put our employees at the heart of everything
that we do by developing their talent and enabling them to build
long-term careers.
In recognition of our people-first philosophy, in 2022, 46
of our dealerships were named to the "Automotive News Best
Dealerships To Work For" which ranks the top 100 dealerships in the
United States, including seven of the top ten spots and 17 of the
top 25 spots nationally in 2022's rankings. Seven of our
dealerships were ranked in the top ten nationally for their efforts
to promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. In 2022, we were
ranked in the top ten by Forbes as one of "America's Best Employers
for Veterans" which ranks the top 200 companies in the United
States.
Customer Satisfaction
Maintaining high levels of superior customer service is key to our
business model. We strive to deliver a positive, valuable
experience at every touchpoint to ensure the highest level of
customer satisfaction. By offering outstanding brands in premium
facilities, “one-stop” shopping convenience in our aggregated
facilities, and a well-trained and knowledgeable staff, we aim to
forge lasting relationships with our customers throughout their
entire ownership journey.
Reputation management is one of our most powerful marketing tools.
We proactively monitor online reputation management sites,
including Google, Facebook, Yelp, among others, to enhance our
online presence, build loyalty, gain a better understanding of our
customers' needs, attract top talent, and generate business. Our
reputation management strategy of actively monitoring and
responding quickly to customer reviews is crucial for maintaining a
positive online reputation.
Diversification
Our business benefits from a diversified revenue and gross profit
mix, including multiple revenue and gross profit streams in our
traditional vehicle and commercial truck dealerships (new vehicles,
used vehicles, finance and insurance, and service and parts
operations) across many geographies, our commercial vehicle
distribution and power systems operations, and returns relating to
our joint venture investments, which we believe helps to mitigate
the cyclicality that has historically impacted some elements of the
automotive sector. Our CarShop used vehicle dealerships in the U.S.
and U.K. complement and provide more diversification to our retail
automotive operations and provide scalable opportunities across our
market areas. Furthermore, PTG provides diversification both by
business line and by its business being represented across the U.S.
and in Canada. Finally, our ownership interest in PTS provides us
additional diversification as well as equity earnings, cash
dividends, and significant cash savings on taxes.
We are also diversified geographically as established by the
following table, which shows our consolidated revenue and gross
profit by country as a percentage of our total revenue and total
gross profit:
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|
|
|
|
|
Country |
|
% of Total 2022 Revenue |
|
% of Total 2022 Gross Profit |
United States |
|
60 |
% |
|
66 |
% |
United Kingdom |
|
30 |
% |
|
25 |
% |
Germany/Italy |
|
5 |
% |
|
4 |
% |
Japan |
|
1 |
% |
|
1 |
% |
Canada |
|
2 |
% |
|
1 |
% |
Australia/New Zealand |
|
2 |
% |
|
3 |
% |
We are also diversified within our automotive retail operations by
brand. We represent over 35 brands in our markets and our
automotive dealership revenue mix consists of 71% related to
premium brands, 21% related to volume non-U.S.
brands, 1% related to brands of U.S. based manufacturers, and 7%
related to our CarShop used vehicle dealerships as further detailed
in the chart below:
Digital Strategy/Omnichannel
We are focused on executing a comprehensive omnichannel digital
strategy with emphasis on customization, personalization, and
creating a connection with our customers. We endeavor to build and
optimize our presence across all digital platforms and deliver a
seamless, convenient, and transparent experience that gives
customers the ability to purchase, sell, or schedule service for
their vehicles on their terms.
To stay at the forefront of technological innovations, we continue
to develop and test platforms for end-to-end digital retailing
through our industry and OEM relationships. Fully online retailing
includes features like personalized monthly payments across all
inventories, accurate trade-in capabilities, financing, digital
contracting, and digital signatures. We are actively testing these
technologies at both our franchise and U.S. CarShop locations to
ensure we are gaining an understanding of best practices and
customer adoption of these initiatives. In addition, we have
implemented AI-driven technologies at certain of our dealerships,
including a voice assistant to answer and appoint inbound service
calls and an engagement system to address customer lead inquiries
and schedule sales and service appointments. These
technologies are designed to improve our customer experience and
are available 24/7.
For U.S. customers who wish for a hybrid online/in-person
transaction at our franchise locations, we offer the respective OEM
provided digital solution or our own "Preferred Purchase" as our
digital retailing solutions. These tools provide a digital buying
process including trade-value, pricing, leasing, and financing
options with customized payments. Customers can add insurance and
protection products to their purchase, evaluate manufacturer and
lender incentive programs, and pre-qualify for credit all online or
in combination with an in-store experience. These tools are
designed to serve a customer wherever they are at in their buying
journey, whether they want to evaluate payment options or complete
their purchase online through a secure link where they can sign
documents digitally and arrange for curbside or home
delivery.
Similarly, in the U.K., we offer online resources that enhance
customers’ overall dealership experience. Customers can
reserve a vehicle for up to three days with a fully refundable £99
deposit and complete their finance application entirely online with
instant acceptance for qualified buyers. With our internally
developed digital retailing program called “Click & Collect”,
customers can fully pay for a vehicle online with a debit or credit
card and request vehicles be transferred between dealerships by
paying a transfer fee online. CarShop U.K. customers can
access a bespoke finance eligibility tool which helps them gauge
their likelihood for financial acceptance.
We also promote our U.S. and U.K. automotive retail new and
pre-owned vehicle inventory online through PenskeCars.com,
Agnewcars.com, CarShop.com, Sytner.co.uk, and CarShop.co.uk (the
latter two built in-house and hosted on a proprietary technology
platform). These websites are designed to streamline the car-buying
process and allow consumers to view and compare new, certified, and
pre-owned vehicles. Along with our dealership websites, these sites
provide consumers a simple way to view extensive vehicle
information, including photos, prices, promotions, videos, and
third-party vehicle history reports for pre-owned vehicles,
schedule service appointments online 24/7, and use our digital
tools to customize their vehicle purchase. These websites also
support our “Sell Us Your Car” initiative, offered in the U.S. and
U.K., which allows customers to sell their vehicles to us without a
requirement to purchase a vehicle.
ESG Highlights
As a leading international, diversified transportation services
company, we recognize it is our responsibility to ensure we manage
our environmental impact and promote economic opportunity and
social equity in the communities where we operate around the world.
We recognize we are accountable to key stakeholders and the
communities in which we do business. We are committed to
responsible business practices, continuous improvement of our
operations and strengthening relationships with our stakeholders.
We focus our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts
where we can have the most positive impact on our business and
society, including issues related to:
■Community
Participation
■Environmental
Sustainability
■Human
Capital
This important work is driven by our core values and ensures that
we enrich our communities, minimize our environmental impact,
protect the health and safety of our team members and customers,
and provide a diverse and inclusive workplace – all while creating
value for our stakeholders. The most important investments we make
are in our people. Everything we aspire to be as a company builds
on our ability to come together as one team. We provide our team
members a supportive work environment that empowers them to do
meaningful work while fulfilling their passions and balancing work
goals with life goals.
We are pleased to have published our 2022 ESG Report last fall
which highlights our ESG strategies, activities, progress, metrics,
and performance for 2021, which is available on our website under
the tab "ESG". The report aligns with the Sustainability Accounting
Standards Board (SASB) Multiline & Specialty Distributors
sector standard and includes additional disclosures responsive to
the framework established by the Task Force on Climate-Related
Financial Disclosures. We are committed to regular, transparent
communication of our progress and look forward to bringing our
stakeholders along with us on this journey.
We encourage you to review our 2022 ESG Report, which includes
additional detail in regard to certain of our key efforts
highlighted below.
Community Participation.
We believe community participation and charitable giving enrich the
neighborhoods where we work, live, and play. We are proud of these
efforts and we encourage participation by all dealerships and
employees, including through our commitment to the Paralyzed
Veterans of America ("PVA"). Since 2015, our dealerships have
supported the PVA, an organization working to ensure paralyzed and
disabled veterans receive the care, benefits, and job opportunities
they deserve. Each year, we match certain donations from our
customers and team members to the PVA and have contributed more
than $8.5 million to the group. As a company with a presence
spanning four continents, we are able to make positive impacts well
beyond the borders of the communities where our dealerships are
located. After the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, we and our
affiliate Penske Transportation Solutions made a $1 million
contribution to World Central Kitchen, an organization working to
supply meals to those in need at the front lines of humanitarian,
climate, and community crises. We encouraged team members to also
donate to this cause, raising over $150,000 from employees of both
Penske Automotive and PTS.
Environmental Sustainability — Electric Vehicles.
Our dealerships sell and service vehicles that are engineered and
manufactured by over 35 of the world's automotive OEMs, including
hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and pure electric vehicles (“EVs”). EVs can
reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change and smog,
improve public health, and reduce ecological damage.
We are committed to encouraging the sale and use of EVs and, as
part of that commitment, are actively placing charging stations
across our network to facilitate a reliable infrastructure for
their use. We estimate that approximately 23.4% of our new vehicles
sold in the U.S. and U.K. for 2022 were either pure electric or
hybrid electric vehicles.
Managing our Energy Use and Reducing Waste.
We are committed to monitoring and managing our energy use and the
environmental impacts of our business. We recognize our
responsibility to advocate for a cleaner environment through
self-awareness, leveraging our global partnerships, promoting
cleaner driving vehicles through our dealerships, and reducing
pollution and waste. We have deployed several strategies for
reducing or optimizing our energy use, such as installing LED
lighting, occupancy sensors, energy-efficient glass, and
high-efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
systems.
We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of waste
produced at our facilities. We deploy several strategies to ensure
the efficient use of resources and responsible disposal of waste,
including hazardous waste, and use third parties to manage, collect
and process recycling for many of the materials that go through our
service departments. Other strategies to reduce pollution and waste
include recycling worn-out tires collected from participating U.S.
retail dealerships and eliminating the use of paper for internal
communications and customer documentation.
Human Capital — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We understand
that exceptional customer service can only be consistently
delivered by attracting, motivating, training, and retaining the
very best team members. With this in mind, we put our employees at
the heart of everything that we do by developing their talent and
enabling them to build long-term careers. We are committed to
building a diverse and skilled workforce while providing a work
environment that promotes equity and is free from any form of
prohibited discrimination.
Retail Automotive Dealership Operations
Retail Automotive Franchises.
We routinely acquire and dispose of retail automotive franchises.
The following table exhibits our retail automotive franchises by
location and manufacturer as of December 31,
2022:
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|
|
|
|
Location |
|
Franchises |
|
Franchises |
|
U.S. |
|
Non-U.S. |
|
Total |
Arizona |
|
26 |
|
BMW/MINI |
|
25 |
|
54 |
|
79 |
Arkansas |
|
4 |
|
Toyota/Lexus |
|
24 |
|
— |
|
24 |
California |
|
30 |
|
Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter/smart |
|
18 |
|
31 |
|
49 |
Connecticut |
|
9 |
|
Audi/Volkswagen/Bentley |
|
17 |
|
38 |
|
55 |
Florida |
|
3 |
|
Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge |
|
3 |
|
— |
|
3 |
Georgia |
|
4 |
|
Honda/Acura |
|
19 |
|
— |
|
19 |
Indiana |
|
4 |
|
Ferrari/Maserati |
|
2 |
|
13 |
|
15 |
Maryland |
|
2 |
|
Porsche |
|
9 |
|
11 |
|
20 |
Michigan |
|
1 |
|
Jaguar/Land Rover |
|
14 |
|
18 |
|
32 |
Minnesota |
|
2 |
|
Lamborghini |
|
1 |
|
5 |
|
6 |
New Jersey |
|
24 |
|
Nissan/Infiniti |
|
3 |
|
— |
|
3 |
North Carolina |
|
2 |
|
Cadillac/Chevrolet |
|
4 |
|
— |
|
4 |
Ohio |
|
7 |
|
Others |
|
12 |
|
17 |
|
29 |
Puerto Rico |
|
4 |
|
Total |
|
151 |
|
187 |
|
338 |
Rhode Island |
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tennessee |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Texas |
|
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Virginia |
|
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wisconsin |
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total U.S. |
|
151 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.K. |
|
135 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Germany |
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Italy |
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Japan |
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Non-U.S. |
|
187 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Worldwide |
|
338 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retail Automotive CarShop Used Vehicle Dealerships.
The following table exhibits the CarShop used vehicle dealerships
we currently operate by geographic location as of December 31,
2022:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Location |
|
Number of Dealerships |
U.S. |
|
|
Arizona |
|
1 |
|
Pennsylvania |
|
5 |
|
New Jersey |
|
2 |
|
Total U.S. |
|
8 |
|
U.K. |
|
13 |
|
Total |
|
21 |
|
New Vehicle Retail Sales.
In 2022, we retailed 185,831
new vehicles which generated 42.4% of our retail automotive
dealership revenue and 30.2% of our retail automotive dealership
gross profit.
New vehicles are typically acquired by dealerships directly from
the manufacturer. We strive to maintain outstanding relationships
with the automotive manufacturers based in part on our long-term
presence in the retail automotive market, our commitment to
providing premium facilities, our commitment to drive customer
satisfaction, the reputation of our management team, and the
consistent sales volume at our dealerships. Our dealerships finance
the purchase of most new vehicles from the manufacturers through
floor plan financing provided primarily by various manufacturers'
captive finance companies.
Used Vehicle Retail Sales.
In 2022, we retailed 261,739 used vehicles, including 71,242 from
our CarShop used vehicle dealerships, which generated 38.0% of our
retail automotive dealership revenue and 13.2% of our retail
automotive dealership gross profit. We acquire used vehicles from
various sources, including trade-ins from consumers in connection
with their purchase of a new or used vehicle from us, purchases of
used vehicles directly from consumers, lease expirations, public
auctions, and auctions open only to authorized new vehicle dealers.
To improve customer confidence in our used vehicle inventory, we
provide vehicle history reports for all used vehicles, and
virtually all of our franchised new vehicle dealerships participate
in manufacturer certification processes for used vehicles. If
certification is obtained, the used vehicle owner is typically
provided benefits and warranties similar to those offered to new
vehicle owners by the applicable manufacturer.
Vehicle Finance and Insurance Sales.
Finance and insurance sales represented 3.6% of our retail
automotive dealership revenue and 20.6% of our retail automotive
dealership gross profit in 2022. At our customers' option, our
dealerships can arrange third-party financing or leasing in
connection with vehicle purchases. We typically receive a flat fee
or a portion of the cost of the financing or leasing paid by the
customer for each transaction. While these services are generally
non-recourse to us, we are subject to chargebacks in certain
circumstances, such as default under a financing arrangement or
pre-payment. These chargebacks vary by finance product but
typically are limited to the fee we receive.
We also offer our customers various vehicle warranty and extended
protection products, including extended service contracts,
maintenance programs, voluntary vehicle protection products, and
theft protection products. The extended service contracts and other
products that our dealerships currently offer to customers are
underwritten by independent third parties, including the vehicle
manufacturers' captive finance companies. Similar to finance
transactions, we are subject to chargebacks relating to fees earned
in connection with the sale of certain protection products. We also
offer for sale other aftermarket products, including security
systems and protective coatings.
We offer finance and insurance products using a “menu” process,
which is designed to ensure that we offer our customers a complete
range of finance, insurance, protection, and other aftermarket
products in a transparent manner. We utilize docuPAD® at our U.S.
dealerships, an interactive electronic interface designed to
improve document processing and menu presentation of finance and
insurance options during the purchase or lease
transaction.
Service and Parts Sales.
Service and parts sales represented 10.2% of our retail automotive
dealership revenue and 34.9% of our retail automotive dealership
gross profit in 2022. We generate service and parts sales in
connection with warranty work performed at each of our franchised
dealerships and non-warranty work. We believe our service and parts
revenues benefit from the increasingly complex technology used in
vehicles that makes it difficult for independent repair facilities
or vehicle owners to maintain and repair today's
automobiles.
A goal of each of our dealerships is to make each vehicle purchaser
a customer of our service and parts department. Our dealerships
keep records of our customers' maintenance and service histories,
and many dealerships send reminders to
customers when vehicles are due for periodic maintenance or
service. We also offer rapid repair services, such as paintless
dent repair, tire sales, and windshield replacement at most of our
facilities in order to offer our customers the convenience of
one-stop shopping for all of their automotive requirements. We also
operate 33 automotive collision repair centers, each of which is
operated as an integral part of our dealership
operations.
Fleet and Wholesale Sales.
Fleet and wholesale sales represented 5.8% of our retail automotive
dealership revenue and 1.1% of our retail automotive dealership
gross profit in 2022. Fleet activities represent the sale of new
units to customers that are deemed to not be retail customers, such
as cities, municipalities, or rental car companies and are
generally sold at contracted amounts. Wholesale activities relate
to the sale of used vehicles generally to other dealers and occur
at auction. Vehicles sold through this channel generally include
units acquired by trade-in that do not meet certain standards or
aged units. In the U.K., we offer used vehicles to wholesalers and
other dealers via a proprietary online auction.
Retail Commercial Truck Dealership Operations
Premier Truck Group (“PTG”) is a heavy- and medium-duty truck
dealership group offering primarily Freightliner and Western Star
trucks (both Daimler brands) with 39 locations across nine U.S.
states and in Ontario, Canada. PTG dealerships provide a similar
suite of services as our automotive dealerships, offering new
trucks and a large selection of used trucks for sale, a full range
of parts, maintenance and repair services, collision centers, and
finance and insurance options by facilitating truck and trailer
financing and leasing, extended maintenance plans, physical damage
insurance, voluntary vehicle protection products, roadside relief,
and other programs.
The maintenance and repair of commercial trucks is an essential
service and a key area of differentiation for our business. We
offer “Elite Support” certified locations to help maximize vehicle
uptime. Elite Support certified locations provide an express
assessment whereby we communicate a primary diagnosis, check parts
availability, and provide an estimate of cost and repair time
within a few hours of service write-up. As part of this service,
many of our locations offer a comfortable environment for customers
with amenities such as customer lounges, lockers, showers, and
laundry facilities. We also offer roadside remote service for
certain repairs and provide 24/7 technician support for
breakdown/emergency service.
The collision centers at PTG are full-service, heavy-duty paint and
collision repair facilities with certified professionals that can
handle everything from light cosmetic issues to complete vehicle
reconstruction, including mechanical engine repairs. PTG also
carries an extensive inventory of parts for the new and used trucks
they sell and service. The service and parts business of our PTG
commercial truck dealerships represents approximately 65% of our
retail commercial truck dealership gross profit.
Commercial Vehicle Distribution and Other Operations
Penske Australia.
Penske Australia is the exclusive importer and distributor of
Western Star heavy-duty trucks (a Daimler brand), MAN heavy- and
medium-duty trucks and buses (a VW Group brand), and Dennis Eagle
refuse collection vehicles, together with associated parts, across
Australia, New Zealand, and portions of the Pacific. In most of
these same markets, we are also a leading distributor of diesel and
gas engines and power systems, principally representing MTU (a
Rolls-Royce solution), Detroit Diesel, Allison Transmission, and
Bergen Engines. Penske Australia offers products across the on- and
off-highway markets, including in the trucking, mining, power
generation, defense, marine, rail, and construction sectors and
supports full parts and aftersales service through a network of
branches, field service locations, and dealers across the
region.
Penske Australia distributes commercial vehicles and parts for
Western Star, MAN, and Dennis Eagle to a network which comprises on
average of more than 70 dealership locations across Australia, New
Zealand, and portions of the Pacific. Of these dealership
locations, ten are company-owned retail commercial vehicle and/or
service and parts dealerships in Australia and three are
company-owned retail commercial vehicle dealerships in New Zealand.
Our dealership in Brisbane, Australia is the largest retailer of
Western Star Trucks in Australia by volume, and our dealership in
Perth, Australia is the largest retailer of MAN Trucks in Australia
by volume. We finance our purchases of these vehicles under floor
plan agreements with a local Daimler affiliate and a local
Volkswagen affiliate with terms similar to our other floor plan
agreements.
Western Star trucks are manufactured by Daimler Trucks North
America in Portland, Oregon. These technologically advanced,
custom-built vehicles are ordered by customers to meet their
particular needs for line haul, long distance road train, mining,
logging, and other heavy-duty applications. We are also the
exclusive importer of MAN trucks and buses. MAN Truck and Bus, a VW
Group company, is a leading producer of medium- and heavy-duty
trucks as well as city and coach buses. These cab-forward, fuel
efficient vehicles are principally produced in several sites in
Germany and are
ordered by customers for line haul, local distribution, mining, and
other off-road applications. Dennis Eagle refuse collection
vehicles are manufactured by Ros Roca in Warwick, England. These
brands represented 3.8% of heavy-duty truck units sold in Australia
and 3.2% in New Zealand during 2022.
We also distribute diesel gas engines and power systems to over 100
dealer locations that are strategically located throughout
Australia, New Zealand, and portions of the Pacific. Most of the
dealers represent the Detroit Diesel brand, with the majority
aligned to Western Star and/or Freightliner truck manufacturers.
The remaining dealers represent the MTU and Allison Transmission
brands. The “off-highway” business principally includes the sale
and servicing of power systems directly to customers in the
commercial, defense, mining, maritime, and power generation sectors
from 20 facilities we operate across Australia and New Zealand. We
also utilize mobile remote field service units to travel directly
to customer premises.
Penske Transportation Solutions
We hold a 28.9% ownership interest in Penske Truck Leasing Co.,
L.P. (“PTL”). Penske Transportation Solutions (“PTS”) is the
universal brand name for PTL's various business lines through which
it is capable of meeting customers' needs across the supply chain
with a broad product offering that includes full-service truck
leasing, truck rental, and contract maintenance along with logistic
services, such as dedicated contract carriage, distribution center
management, transportation management, lead logistics provider
services, and dry van truckload carrier services. PTS has a highly
diversified customer base ranging from multi-national corporations
across industries, such as food and beverage, transportation,
manufacturing, automotive, retail, and healthcare, with whom they
have long-term contracts to individual consumers who rent a single
truck on a daily basis.
PTS operates two principal businesses: (i) one of the leading
full-service truck leasing, truck rental, and contract maintenance
businesses in North America and (ii) an international logistics
business in North America, South America, and Europe. PTS also
operates a truck leasing and truck rental business in Australia
through a joint venture with us.
Full-service truck leasing, truck rental, and contract
maintenance.
Full-service truck leasing, truck rental, and contract maintenance
of commercial trucks, tractors, and trailers constitutes PTS'
largest business. PTS manages a fleet of over 414,500 trucks,
tractors, and trailers, consisting of over 271,300 vehicles owned
by PTS and leased to customers under full-service lease or rental
agreements and over 143,200 customer-owned and -operated vehicles
for which they provided contract maintenance services. Lease terms
under its full-service leases generally range from four to seven
years for tractors and trucks and six to ten years for trailers.
Its commercial and consumer rental fleet as of December 31,
2022, consisted of approximately 109,000 vehicles for use by its
full-service truck leasing, small business, and consumer customers
for periods generally ranging from less than a day to 12 months.
Most of its leased vehicles are configured according to customer
specifications, including custom painting and lettering, while its
rental trucks bear Penske branding.
Commercial customers often outsource to PTS to reduce the
complexity, cost, and total capital associated with vehicle
ownership. Under a full-service lease, PTS provides and fully
maintains the vehicle, which is generally configured for the
customer. The services provided under full-service lease and
contract maintenance agreements generally include preventive and
regular maintenance, advanced diagnostics, emergency road service,
fleet services, safety programs, and fuel services through PTS'
network of company-operated facilities and a nationwide network of
independent truck stops. In addition, PTS makes available to its
full-service leasing and contract maintenance customers additional
vehicles on a rental basis. PTS' commercial rental operations offer
short-term availability of tractors, trucks, and trailers typically
to accommodate seasonal, emergency, and other temporary needs. A
significant portion of these rentals are to existing full-service
leasing and contract maintenance customers who are seeking
flexibility in their fleet management. PTS has established a
network of approximately 850 locations to provide full-service
truck leasing, truck rental, and contract maintenance services to
customers. This network enables PTS to meet multi-location customer
requirements. PTS' commercial rental business generated 24% of its
revenue for 2022 and its full-service lease and contract
maintenance business generated 43% of its revenue in
2022.
For consumer customers, PTS provides short-term rental of light-
and medium-duty vehicles on a one-way and local basis, typically to
transport household goods. Customers typically include local small
businesses and individuals seeking a do-it-yourself solution to
their moving needs. PTS' consumer fleet generally consists of late
model vehicles ranging in size from small vans to 26-foot trucks,
and its consumer rentals are conducted through approximately 1,930
independent rental agents and approximately 410 of its
company-operated leasing and rental facilities. PTS' consumer
business generated 5% of its revenue for 2022.
Logistics.
PTS' logistics business offers an extensive variety of services,
including dedicated contract carriage, distribution center
management, freight management, lead logistics provider, and dry
van truckload carrier services. PTS
coordinates services for its customers across the supply chain,
including inbound material flow, handling and packaging, inventory
management, distribution and technologies, and sourcing of
third-party carriers. These services are available individually or
on a combined basis and often involve its associates performing
services at the customer's location. By offering a scalable series
of services to its customers, PTS can manage the customer's entire
supply chain or any stand-alone service. PTS also utilizes
specialized software that enables real-time fleet visibility and
provides reporting metrics, giving customers detailed information
on fuel economy and other critical supply chain costs. PTS'
international logistics business has approximately 525 locations in
North America, South America, and Europe. PTS' logistics business
generated 28% of its revenue for 2022.
Industry Information
Retail Automotive.
Approximately 58% of our retail automotive dealership revenues are
generated in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, which in 2022 was one of the
world's largest automotive retail markets as measured by units
sold. In 2022, sales of new cars and light trucks were
approximately 13.9 million units, a decrease of 7.9% from 2021, and
were generated at approximately 16,700 franchised new-car
dealerships. According to data from the National Automobile Dealers
Association, dealership revenue is generally derived as follows:
49% from new vehicle sales, 40% from used vehicle sales, and 11%
from service and parts sales. Dealerships also offer a wide range
of higher-margin products and services, including extended service
contracts, financing arrangements, and credit insurance. The
National Automobile Dealers Association figures noted above include
finance and insurance revenues within either new or used vehicle
sales, as sales of these products are usually incremental to the
sale of a vehicle.
In the U.S., the franchised automotive dealer industry is one of
the largest retail business by revenue in a market of approximately
$1.2 trillion. Publicly held automotive retail groups account
for less than 10% of total industry revenue. Although significant
consolidation has already taken place, the industry remains highly
fragmented with more than 90% of the U.S. industry's market share
remaining in the hands of smaller regional and independent dealers.
Our other markets are similarly fragmented. We believe that further
consolidation in these markets is probable due to the significant
capital requirements of maintaining manufacturer facility standards
and the limited number of viable alternative exit strategies for
dealership owners.
Our international automotive retail dealerships operate in the
U.K., the European Union, and Japan. In the U.K., new vehicle
registrations in 2022 totaled 1.61 million, which decreased 2.0%
from 1.65 million new vehicle registrations in 2021. Our European
Union markets consist of Germany, Italy, and Spain, which
represented the first, third, and fourth largest automotive retail
markets, respectively, in the European Union in 2022 and accounted
for approximately 52% of the total vehicle sales in the European
Union markets. Unit sales of automobiles in the European Union were
approximately 9.3 million in 2022, a 4.6% decrease compared to
2021. In Germany, Italy, and Spain, new car sales were
approximately 2.7 million, 1.3 million, and 0.8 million units,
respectively, in 2022.
In October 2021, we purchased the remaining 51% interest in the
Nicole Group, our former retail automotive joint venture in the
greater Tokyo area of Japan representing BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce,
Ferrari, and ALPINA, which resulted in ten dealerships being
consolidated in our financial statements beginning in the fourth
quarter of 2021. Unit sales in Japan were approximately 4.2 million
in 2022.
As of December 31, 2022, we also operated 21 CarShop used
vehicle dealerships in the U.S. and the U.K. Used vehicle sales are
even more fragmented than new vehicle sales and are generated by
new car dealerships, used vehicle dealerships, individual small lot
sellers, as well as individual to individual sales. In 2022, used
vehicle sales were approximately 36.2 million units in the U.S.
according to data from Cox Automotive and approximately 6.9 million
units in the U.K. according to data from the Society of Motor
Manufacturers and Traders ("SMMT").
Dealership.
Generally, new vehicle unit sales are cyclical, and historically,
fluctuations have been influenced by factors such as manufacturer
incentives, interest rates, fuel prices, unemployment, inflation,
weather, the level of personal discretionary spending, credit
availability, consumer confidence, and other general economic
factors. However, from a profitability perspective, automotive and
truck retailers have historically been less vulnerable than
manufacturers and parts suppliers to declines in new vehicle sales.
We believe this is due to the retailers' more flexible expense
structure (a significant portion of the retail industry's costs are
variable) and their diversified revenue streams, such as used
vehicle sales and service and parts sales. In addition,
manufacturers may offer various dealer incentives when sales are
slow, which further increases the volatility in profitability for
manufacturers and may help to decrease volatility for franchised
automotive retailers.
Retail Commercial Truck Dealership.
In 2022, North American sales of Class 6-8 medium- and heavy-duty
trucks, the principal vehicles sold by our PTG business, increased
12.1% from last year to 448,723 units and were generated
at
approximately 2,200 new-truck dealerships. The Class 6-7
medium-duty truck market increased 7.4% from last year to 139,108
units, and Class 8 heavy-duty trucks, the largest North American
market, increased 14.4% from last year to 309,615 units. In this
market, our principal brands, Freightliner and Western Star,
represent approximately 39.8% of that market.
Commercial Vehicle Distribution and Other.
Our commercial vehicle distribution and other business operates
principally in Australia and New Zealand. In 2022, heavy-duty truck
sales in Australia and New Zealand combined were 18,553 units,
representing an increase of 15.1% from 2021.
Penske Transportation Solutions.
PTS participates broadly in the global supply chain, estimated at
$10.4 trillion annually, and particularly, in the U.S. supply
chain, estimated at $1.8 trillion annually. Only 18.6% of the total
U.S. supply chain function is outsourced to third parties, such as
PTS. We estimate, based on R. L. Polk registration data, that there
are approximately 8.1 million commercial trucks operating in the
United States, of which up to 4.1 million could be potential
opportunities for PTS' full-service leasing and contract
maintenance offerings.
Business Description
Information Technology, Data Security, Cybersecurity, and Customer
Privacy
We consolidate financial, accounting, and operational data received
from our operations utilizing common centralized management systems
predominately licensed from, and in many cases operated by, third
parties. Our systems follow our standardized accounting procedures
and are compliant with any guidelines established by our vehicle
manufacturers. Our technology allows us to extract and aggregate
data from the systems in a consistent format to generate
consolidated financial and operational analysis. These systems also
allow us to access detailed information for each individual
location as a group or on a consolidated basis. Information we can
access includes, among other things, inventory, cash, unit sales,
the mix of new and used vehicle sales, and sales of aftermarket
products and services. Our ability to access this data allows us to
continually analyze our local results of operations and financial
position so as to identify areas for improvement.
We are committed to respecting the privacy rights of our customers
and all visitors to our website properties. We take data privacy
seriously and have instituted clear and comprehensive policies and
procedures to ensure that our customers' privacy rights are
safeguarded. Each of our dealerships have a thorough privacy policy
readily available on their individual website. We also comply with
increasingly rigorous state and federal privacy laws. We utilize
customer relationship management systems that assist us in
identifying customer opportunities and responding to customer
inquiries. We utilize compliance systems that support our ability
to comply with our regulatory obligations. These systems assist us
in maintaining the privacy of the information we receive from
customers that we collect, process, and retain in the normal course
of our business. We have adopted rigorous customer information
safeguard programs and “red flag” policies to assist us in
maintaining customer privacy.
As part of our business model, we receive sensitive information
regarding customers, employees, associates, and vendors from
various online and offline channels. Our internal and third-party
systems are under a heightened level of risk from cyber criminals
or other individuals with malicious intent to gain unauthorized
access to our systems and exploit the information, including
sensitive personal information, that we gather. Cyber-attacks,
often including ransomware, continue to grow in number and
sophistication thus presenting an ongoing threat to our systems,
whether internal or external, used to operate the business on a
day-to-day basis.
We have implemented certain policies and procedures to promote
cybersecurity risk management and strategy and enhance mitigation
efforts against cyber-attacks and similar threats. Among other
things, we have a designated Chief Information Officer, reporting
to our President, who is charged with implementing and overseeing a
comprehensive written Information Security Program. In connection
with the Information Security Program, the Company at least
annually performs cybersecurity risk assessments to analyze the
materiality of identified risks, the likelihood of such risks
materializing, and the scope and intensity of adverse impacts if
such risks result in the compromise of our information systems or
sensitive information stored by us or on our behalf. Our
Information Security Program includes certain proactive measures to
manage cybersecurity risks and threats, including mandatory annual
security awareness training for all personnel with enhanced
training for designated information security personnel;
enterprise-wide phishing simulations and security assessments; a
written incident response plan in the event of qualifying cyber
incidents; a business continuity and recovery plan in the event of
a cybersecurity incident; the implementation of targeted access
controls, including multi-factor authentication, with respect to
sensitive information and various other measures.
In order to secure our systems that store or transmit electronic
information, we have implemented multi-layered preventive controls,
such as web and cloud application firewalls, which use aggregated
intelligence to proactively detect
and block an overwhelming majority of attacks, and as a risk
mitigation strategy, maintain certain decentralized information
systems in an effort to limit the impact of a cyber event from
spreading throughout our global IT infrastructure. We identify
vulnerabilities in our information systems through proactive
scanning of system assets for known vulnerabilities published by
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Our
outsourced managed security source operates continually,
identifying threats and vulnerabilities. Additionally, we
proactively manage vulnerabilities from major software publishers
through a global patching program. Our information security policy
is aligned with the NIST, Control Objectives for Information and
Related Technology (COBIT), and the Center for Internet Security as
it relates to procedures, processes, training, and awareness and
critical technology controls. We also purchase insurance to
mitigate the potential financial impact of certain risks associated
with cyber-attacks.
Moreover, we employ dedicated and third-party resources to monitor
and protect critical assets from cyber-attacks and to enhance
components of the Information Security Program, including to assist
us with penetration and vulnerability testing and to conduct an
annual security assessment. Given that cybersecurity incidents
increasingly pertain to third party service providers, the Company
periodically audits and reviews certain information security
practices of critical vendors in possession of sensitive
information and in the ordinary course of business, seeks
contractual obligations from certain third-party service providers
to meet certain information security standards and to notify and
cooperate with the Company in the event of qualifying data
incidents. Our Chief Information Officer reviews with senior
management at least quarterly the status of our Information
Security Program, identified threats to our data security, and
cyber incidents relevant to our operations and reviews these
matters with our Board of Directors and/or Audit Committee at least
annually, or more frequently when appropriate.
Despite these measures, our facilities, systems, associates, and
those of our third-party service providers are vulnerable to
cyber-attacks, security breaches, social engineering, malicious
software, or other events. Many companies have disclosed security
breaches involving sophisticated cyber-attacks and/or ransomware
that were not recognized or detected until after such retailers had
been affected, notwithstanding the preventive measures such
companies had in place. We have been notified by several vendors of
attacks or potential attacks, some of which included the potential
or actual loss of customer data, and we receive assurances that the
affected parties are properly notified. Any security breach or
event resulting in the unauthorized disclosure of confidential
information or degradation of services provided by critical
business systems, whether by us directly or our third-party service
providers, could adversely affect our business operations, sales,
reputation with current and potential customers, associates, or
vendors as well as other operational and financial impacts derived
from investigations, litigation, the imposition of penalties, or
other means. In addition, our failure to respond quickly and
appropriately to such a security breach could exacerbate the
consequences of the breach.
Marketing Strategy
Retail Automotive.
Our integrated marketing strategy empowers each dealership to
capitalize on local branding while being supported by corporate
programs and web presence, allowing us to leverage scale and our
parent brand recognition. We align ourselves with the marketing
implemented by our vehicle manufacturer partners for their
respective brands and integrate those initiatives and resources
across the brands we represent.
Our marketing strategy reflects a data-driven approach that
combines key metrics and trends from industry and consumer studies,
our customer relationship management systems, and performance data
from our businesses. This approach emphasizes objectivity and
transparency in our marketing efforts, allows us to create
customer-focused solutions, and enables us to measure and gauge our
success. Our tools quickly deliver personalized content across all
channels, enabling us to confidently develop more proactive
strategies that meet and surpass their needs.
We leverage scale by using consistent performance metrics to
identify opportunities and negotiate enterprise arrangements for
key marketing partners. A single, unified content management tool
is used by our franchise dealerships in the U.S. to enhance
customer communication, provide visibility into our sales pipeline,
generate customer insights, enhance team collaboration, and measure
return on investment across our organization.
Our marketing strategy places a strong emphasis on digital
marketing with a goal of attracting more prospects, converting more
leads, and closing more sales. By focusing on social media, video,
search engine marketing, email marketing, online advertising,
search engine optimization, automation, personalization, branding,
and content, we optimize our digital presence across all avenues of
engagement to ensure a seamless customer experience at every
touchpoint.
We monitor customer satisfaction data to gain insight into our
business performance and enhance the areas of our business that
drive customer referral and loyalty. Social media is a highly
valued element of our marketing strategy that enables us to engage
with customers, increase dealership awareness, improve customer
satisfaction, and enhance repeat and
referral business. Additionally, we leverage corporate social media
efforts and partners to benefit our dealerships and create a strong
sense of community. Online reputation management sites, such as
Google and Yelp, are proactively monitored to ensure we are
offering a superior customer experience.
Retail Commercial Truck Dealership and Commercial Vehicle
Distribution and Other.
We market commercial trucks in the U.S. and Canada and commercial
vehicles and other products in Australia and New Zealand,
principally through a network of dealership and service locations
supported by corporate level marketing efforts. Our digital
marketing leverages manufacturer websites supplemented by brand
specific websites to promote our brands and services. We also
employ local sponsorships to generate brand awareness in our
markets and market to customers at various trade shows and other
industry events.
Agreements with Vehicle and Equipment Manufacturers
We operate our franchised new vehicle dealerships under separate
franchise agreements with the manufacturers or distributors of each
brand of vehicle sold at that dealership. These franchise
agreements are typical throughout the industry and may contain
provisions and standards governing almost every aspect of the
dealership including ownership, management, personnel, training,
maintenance of a minimum of working capital, net worth
requirements, maintenance of minimum lines of credit, advertising
and marketing activities, facilities, signs, products and services,
maintenance of minimum amounts of insurance, achievement of minimum
customer service standards, and monthly financial reporting. In
addition, the General Manager and/or the owner of a dealership
typically cannot be changed without the manufacturer's consent. In
exchange for complying with these provisions and standards, we are
granted the non-exclusive right to sell the manufacturer's or
distributor's brand of vehicles and related parts and warranty
services at our dealerships. The agreements also grant us a
non-exclusive license to use each manufacturer's trademarks,
service marks, and designs in connection with our sales and service
of its brand at our dealership.
Many of these franchise agreements also grant the manufacturer or
distributor a security interest in the vehicles and/or parts sold
by them to the dealership as well as other dealership assets and
permit them to terminate or not renew the agreement for a variety
of causes, including failure to adequately operate the dealership,
insolvency or bankruptcy, impairment of the dealer's reputation or
financial standing, changes in the dealership's management, owners,
or location without consent, sales of the dealership's assets
without consent, failure to maintain adequate working capital or
floor plan financing, changes in the dealership's financial or
other condition, failure to submit required information to them on
a timely basis, failure to have any permit or license necessary to
operate the dealership, and material breaches of other provisions
of the agreement. In the U.S., these termination rights are subject
to state franchise laws that limit a manufacturer's right to
terminate a franchise. In the U.K., we operate without such local
franchise law protection (see “Regulation” below).
In the U.S., some of our franchise agreements, including those with
BMW, Honda, and Toyota, expire after a specified period of time
ranging from one to six years. Manufacturers have not historically
terminated our franchise agreements, and our franchise agreements
with fixed terms have typically been renewed. We currently expect
the manufacturers to renew all of our U.S. franchise agreements as
they expire. In the U.K., many of our agreements have two-year
rolling terms. Our franchise agreement with BMW, our largest U.K.
manufacturer, contains a five-year fixed term through October 2023.
Similar to the U.S., the manufacturers in the U.K. have not
historically terminated our franchise agreements, and our franchise
agreements with fixed terms have typically been
renewed.
Some of our key automotive manufacturer partners have announced
plans to explore an agency model of selling new vehicles in the
U.K. and other European countries, and Mercedes-Benz U.K.
transitioned each of its U.K. dealers to an agency model beginning
January 1, 2023. Under an agency model, our dealerships receive a
fee for facilitating the sale by the manufacturer of a new vehicle
but do not hold the vehicle in inventory. We will continue to
provide new vehicle customer service at our dealerships. The
Mercedes-Benz U.K. agency model is not expected to structurally
change our used vehicle sales operations or service and parts
operations, although the impact of the agency model implemented by
Mercedes-Benz U.K. as well as other agency models proposed by our
manufacturer partners is uncertain. The agency model will reduce
reported revenues (as only the fee we receive, and not the price of
the vehicle, will be reported as revenue), reduce selling, general,
and administrative ("SG&A") expenses, and reduce floor plan
interest expense, although the other impacts to our results of
operations remain uncertain. We believe transition to an agency
model in the U.S. would be difficult for our automotive
manufacturer partners in light of U.S. franchise laws. See Item
1.
Business,
"Regulations" and Item 1A.
Risk Factors,
"Agency" and "Regulatory Issues."
In addition, we are subject to certain framework agreements with
U.S. manufacturers that allow us as a multi-point, public company
to own and operate multiple franchises in exchange for us agreeing,
among other things, to limit the total
number of dealerships of that brand that we may own in a particular
geographic area and in some cases, limit the total number of their
vehicles that we may sell as a percentage of a particular
manufacturer's overall sales. Manufacturers may also limit the
ownership of stores in contiguous markets. Certain of our franchise
agreements have similar limits. We have reached certain
geographical limitations with the Lexus brand nationally in the
U.S. and certain other manufacturers in the U.S. and U.K. in
specific local markets. Where these limits are reached, we cannot
acquire additional franchises of those brands in the relevant
market unless we can negotiate modifications to the agreements. We
may not be able to negotiate any such modifications.
These framework agreements typically provide the manufacturer or
distributor the right in some circumstances (including upon a
merger, sale, change of control of the Company, or in some cases a
material change in our business or capital structure) to acquire
the dealerships from us at fair market value or other predetermined
values, including upon the acquisition of 20% or more of our voting
stock by a person, entity, group, or another manufacturer (subject
to certain exceptions), an extraordinary corporate transaction
(such as a merger, reorganization, or sale of a material amount of
assets), or a change of control of our board of
directors.
With respect to our commercial vehicle distribution and other
operations in Australia and New Zealand, we are party to
distributor agreements with each manufacturer of products we
distribute pursuant to which we are the distributor of these
products in those countries and nearby markets. The agreements
govern all aspects of our distribution rights, including sales and
service activities, service and warranty terms, use of intellectual
property, promotion and advertising provisions, pricing and payment
terms, and indemnification requirements. The agreement with Western
Star expires in 2031, the agreement with MTU expires in 2029, and
the agreement with Detroit Diesel expires in 2031. We also are
party to shipping agreements with respect to importing those
products. For each of our non-company owned dealers, we have signed
a franchise agreement with terms that set forth the dealer's
obligations with respect to the sales and servicing of commercial
vehicles and associated parts.
Competition
Dealerships.
We believe that the principal factors consumers consider when
determining where to purchase a vehicle are vehicle pricing
(including manufacturer rebates and other special offers),
marketing campaigns conducted by manufacturers, the ability of
dealerships to offer a wide selection of the most popular vehicles,
offering a multi-channel experience to customers so they may
purchase a vehicle on site or remotely, the location of
dealerships, and the quality of the customer experience. Other
factors include customer preference for particular brands of
vehicles and warranties. We believe that our dealerships are
competitive in all of these areas.
The automotive and truck retail industry is currently served by
franchised dealerships, automotive manufacturers that sell direct
to consumers, independent used vehicle dealerships, and individual
consumers who sell used vehicles in private transactions. For new
vehicle sales, we compete primarily with automotive manufacturers
that sell direct to consumers and other franchised dealers in each
of our marketing areas, relying on our premium facilities, superior
customer service, advertising and merchandising, management
experience, sales expertise, reputation, and the location of our
dealerships to attract and retain customers. Each of our markets
may include a number of well-capitalized competitors, including in
certain instances dealerships owned by manufacturers and national
and regional retail chains. In our retail commercial truck
dealership operations, we compete with other manufacturers and
retailers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, such as Ford,
International Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt, and Volvo. We also compete
with dealers that sell the same brands of new vehicles that we sell
and with dealers that sell other brands of new vehicles that we do
not represent in a particular market. Our new vehicle dealership
competitors have franchise agreements which give them access to new
vehicles on the same terms as us. Automotive dealers also face
competition in the sale of new vehicles from purchasing services,
warehouse clubs, and electric vehicle manufacturers that sell
directly to consumers. With respect to arranging financing for our
customers' vehicle purchases, we compete with a broad range of
financial institutions, such as banks and local credit
unions.
For used vehicle sales, we compete in a highly fragmented market
which sells approximately 36.2 million units in the U.S. and
approximately 6.9 million units in the U.K. annually through other
franchised dealers, independent used vehicle dealers, automobile
rental agencies, purchasing services, private parties, online
retailers, and used vehicle “superstores” for the procurement and
resale of used vehicles.
We compete with other franchised dealers to perform warranty
repairs and with other dealers, franchised and non-franchised
service center chains, and independent garages for non-warranty
repair and routine maintenance business. We compete with other
dealers, franchised and independent aftermarket repair shops, and
parts retailers in our parts operations. We believe that the
principal factors consumers consider when determining where to
purchase vehicle parts and service are
price, the use of factory-approved replacement parts, facility
location, the familiarity with a manufacturer's brands, and the
quality of customer service. A number of regional or national
chains offer selected parts and services at prices that may be
lower than our prices.
We believe the majority of consumers are utilizing the Internet and
other digital media in connection with the purchase of new and used
vehicles. Accordingly, we face increased competition from online
vehicle websites, including those developed by manufacturers and
other dealership groups.
Commercial Vehicle Distribution and Other.
With respect to our commercial vehicle distribution and other
operations in Australia and New Zealand, we compete with
manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of other vehicles and
products in our markets.
PTS.
As an alternative to using PTS' full-service truck leasing or
contract maintenance services, we believe that most potential
customers perform some or all of these services themselves. They
may also purchase similar or alternative services from other
third-party vendors. Its full-service truck leasing operations
compete with companies providing similar services on a national,
regional, and local level. Many regional and local competitors
provide services on a national level through their participation in
various cooperative programs. Competitive factors include price,
maintenance, service, and geographic coverage. PTS competes with
finance lessors, truck and trailer manufacturers, and independent
dealers, each of which provides full-service lease products,
finance leases, extended warranty maintenance, rental, and other
transportation services. Its contract maintenance offering competes
primarily with truck and trailer manufacturers and independent
dealers who provide maintenance services.
PTS' commercial and consumer rental operations compete with several
other nationwide vehicle rental systems, a large number of vehicle
leasing, and rental companies with multiple branches operating on a
regional basis and many similar companies operating primarily on a
local basis. Because a significant portion of its consumer rentals
are used for moving and relocation, PTS competes with local and
national moving and storage companies as well as alternatives such
as portable container-based transportation and storage. In its
commercial and consumer rental operations, it competes primarily on
the basis of equipment availability, geographic location, and
customer service.
PTS' logistics business competes with other dedicated logistics
providers, freight management businesses, freight brokers,
warehouse providers, and truckload carriers on a national,
regional, and local level as well as with the internal supply chain
functions of prospective customers who rely on their own resources
for logistics management. Competitive factors include price,
efficient logistical design offerings, equipment, maintenance,
service, technology, geographic coverage, and driver and operations
expertise. PTS seeks to combine its logistics services with its
existing full-service truck leasing and truck rental business to
create an integrated transportation solution for its
customers.
Human Capital
We believe that our Human Capital is our greatest asset. We
understand that exceptional customer service can only be
consistently delivered by attracting, motivating, training, and
retaining the very best team members. We are committed to building
a diverse and skilled workforce and strive to provide a work
environment that promotes equity and is free from any form of
discrimination. With this in mind, we put our employees at the
heart of everything that we do by developing their talent and
enabling them to build long term careers.
As of December 31, 2022, we employed over 26,500 people, an
increase of 7.4% from December 31, 2021. Approximately 642 of
our employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements with
labor unions, and we believe our relations with our employees,
including those represented by collective bargaining agreements,
are generally good. We believe our inclusive culture enhances our
ability to attract and retain the most talented leadership and
workforce, thereby enabling us to better serve and broaden our
customer base.
We maintain a culture grounded in safety and endeavor to eliminate
workplace incidents, risks, and hazards. We have partnered with
environmental and safety consulting firms to assist in compliance
with specific local and federal laws and regulations relating to
environmental and safety issues and to promote best safety
practices. Audits are regularly performed to assure and maintain
compliance.
We believe our employee turnover of approximately 21% is below our
industry's average. We seek to motivate our key managers and
salespersons through, among other things, variable compensation
programs tied principally to local profitability and customer
satisfaction. We also annually survey our employees to gauge their
satisfaction and address any resulting concerns. Due to our
reliance on vehicle manufacturers, we may be adversely affected by
labor strikes or work stoppages at the manufacturers'
facilities.
Regulation
We operate in a highly regulated industry and a number of
regulations affect the marketing, selling, financing, servicing,
and distribution of vehicles. Under the laws of the jurisdictions
in which we currently operate, we typically must obtain a license
in order to establish, operate, relocate a dealership, or operate a
repair facility. These laws also regulate our conduct of business,
including our advertising, operating, financing, employment,
distribution, and sales practices. Other laws and regulations
include franchise laws and regulations, environmental laws and
regulations (see “Environmental Matters” below), laws and
regulations applicable to new and used motor vehicle dealers as
well as customer and employee privacy, identity theft prevention,
wage-hour, anti-discrimination, and other employment practices
laws. With respect to online sales, many laws and regulations
applicable to our business were adopted prior to the introduction
of the Internet, certain digital technologies, and e-commerce,
generally. As a result, we are tasked with maintaining compliance
in an uncertain regulatory environment. See Item 1A.
Risk Factors,
"Regulatory Issues".
Our financing activities with customers are subject to
truth-in-lending, consumer leasing, equal credit opportunity, and
similar regulations as well as motor vehicle finance laws,
installment finance laws, insurance laws, usury laws, and other
installment sales laws. Some jurisdictions regulate finance fees
that may be paid as a result of vehicle sales. In recent years,
private plaintiffs, state attorneys general, and federal agencies
in the U.S. have increased their scrutiny of advertising, sales,
and finance and insurance activities in the sale and leasing of
motor vehicles. Moreover, in 2022, the Federal Trade Commission
proposed new regulations for automotive dealers that would change
industry-accepted practices with regard to sales and advertising,
require an extensive series of oral and written disclosures to
consumers in regard to the sale price of vehicles, credit terms,
and voluntary protection products, mandate the posting of certain
pricing and other information on dealer websites, and impose
burdensome recordkeeping requirements which, if implemented as
proposed, may lead to additional transaction times for the sale of
vehicles, complicate the transaction process, decrease customer
satisfaction, and enhance compliance cost and risk, among other
effects. See Item 1A.
Risk Factors,
"Regulatory Issues."
In the U.S., we benefit from the protection of numerous state
franchise laws that generally provide that a manufacturer or
distributor may not terminate or refuse to renew a franchise
agreement unless it has first provided the dealer with written
notice setting forth good cause and stating the grounds for
termination or non-renewal. Some state franchise laws allow dealers
to file protests or petitions or to attempt to comply with the
manufacturer's criteria within the notice period to avoid the
termination or non-renewal. Our international locations generally
do not have these laws, and as a result, our international
operations operate without these types of protections. See Item
1.
Business,
"Agreements with Vehicle and Equipment Manufacturers."
Environmental Matters
We are subject to a wide range of environmental laws and
regulations, including those governing discharges into the air and
water, the operation and removal of aboveground and underground
storage tanks, the use, handling, storage, and disposal of
hazardous substances and other materials, and the investigation and
remediation of environmental contamination. Our business involves
the generation, use, handling, and contracting for recycling or
disposal of hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, including
environmentally sensitive materials such as motor oil, filters,
transmission fluid, antifreeze, refrigerant, batteries, solvents,
lubricants, tires, and fuel. We have incurred, and will continue to
incur, capital and operating expenditures and other costs in
complying with such laws and regulations.
Our operations involving the management of hazardous and other
environmentally sensitive materials are subject to numerous
requirements. Our business also involves the operation of storage
tanks containing such materials. Storage tanks are subject to
periodic testing, containment, upgrading, and removal under
applicable law. Furthermore, investigation or remediation may be
necessary in the event of leaks or other discharges from current or
former underground or aboveground storage tanks. In addition, water
quality protection programs govern certain discharges from some of
our operations. Similarly, certain air emissions from our
operations, such as vehicle painting, may be subject to relevant
laws. Various health and safety standards also apply to our
operations.
We may have liability in connection with materials that are sent to
third-party recycling, treatment, and/or disposal facilities under
the U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act and comparable statutes. These statutes impose
liability for investigation and remediation of contamination
without regard to fault or the legality of the conduct that
contributed to the contamination. Responsible parties under these
statutes may include the owner or operator of the site where the
contamination occurred and companies that disposed or arranged for
the disposal of the hazardous substances released at these
sites.
Many jurisdictions in which we operate have placed additional
restrictions and limitations on activities that may affect the
environment. U.S. vehicle manufacturers are subject to federally
mandated corporate average fuel economy standards,
which are expected to increase substantially through 2026.
Furthermore, in response to concerns that emissions of carbon
dioxide and certain other gases, referred to as “greenhouse gases,”
may be contributing to warming of the Earth's atmosphere, climate
change-related legislation and policy changes to restrict
greenhouse gas emissions are being considered, or have been
implemented, at state and federal levels. Officials of the States
of Washington, California, Massachusetts, and New York have
announced a ban on the sale of new vehicles with gasoline-only
engines in cars in 2035. The California legislation requires 35% of
all new vehicles sold to meet a zero emissions standard by 2026
(with certain allowances for hybrid gas/electric vehicles), which
percentage requirement increases until 2035, after which 100% of
new vehicles sold must comply. The European Parliament
provisionally approved a law requiring most automakers to reduce
the emissions of new cars sold by 55% in 2030 and achieve a zero
carbon-emission standard by 2035, effectively banning the sale of
new gasoline and diesel cars and vans by 2035. Representatives of
the U.K. government have proposed a ban on the sale of gasoline
engines in new cars and new vans that would take effect as early as
2030 and a ban on the sale of gasoline hybrid engines in new cars
and new vans as early as 2035. Significant increases in fuel
economy requirements and new restrictions on emissions on vehicles
and fuels could adversely affect prices of and demand for the
vehicles that we sell, which could materially adversely affect us.
Moreover, while increasing consumer adoption of electric vehicles
may present new service opportunities, including with respect to
range maintenance and optimization, cooling protection, torque
protection, battery replacement, and warranty on newly released
models, our service revenues may decline over time as these
electric vehicles may require less physical maintenance than gas
and hybrid vehicles due to the absence of certain parts
systems.
We have a proactive strategy related to environmental, health, and
safety compliance, which includes contracting with third parties to
inspect our facilities periodically. We believe that we do not have
any material environmental liabilities and that compliance with
environmental laws and regulations will not, individually or in the
aggregate, have a material effect on us. However, soil and
groundwater contamination are known to exist at certain of our
current or former properties. Further, environmental laws and
regulations are complex and subject to change. In addition, in
connection with our acquisitions, it is possible that we will
assume or become subject to new or unforeseen environmental costs
or liabilities, some of which may be material. Compliance with
current, amended, new, or more stringent laws or regulations,
stricter interpretations of existing laws, or the future discovery
of environmental conditions could require additional expenditures
by us, and such expenditures could be material.
Insurance
Our business is subject to substantial risk of loss due to
significant concentrations of property value, including vehicles
and parts at our locations. In addition, we are exposed to
liabilities arising out of our operations, such as employee claims,
customer claims, claims for personal injury or property damage, and
potential fines and penalties in connection with alleged violations
of regulatory requirements or data security requirements. We
attempt to manage such risks through loss control and risk transfer
utilizing insurance programs which are subject to specified
deductibles and significant retentions, including information
security risk insurance but excluding certain types of insurance.
As a result, we are exposed to uninsured and underinsured losses
that could have a material adverse effect on us.
Available Information
For selected financial information concerning our various operating
and geographic segments, see Note 17 to our consolidated financial
statements included in Item 8 of this report. Our Annual Report on
Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form
8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to
section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are available free of
charge through our website, www.penskeautomotive.com, under the tab
“Investors” as soon as reasonably practicable after they are
electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The SEC maintains an internet site
that contains reports, proxy, and information statements and other
information that issuers file with the SEC. The address of the
SEC's website is www.sec.gov. We also make available on our website
copies of materials regarding our corporate governance, policies,
and practices, including our Corporate Governance Guidelines, our
Code of Business Ethics, our 2022 ESG Report, and the charters
relating to the committees of our Board of Directors. The content
of any website referred to in this Form 10-K is not deemed
incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K unless expressly
noted. You may obtain a printed copy of any of the foregoing
materials by sending a written request to Investor Relations,
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., 2555 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield
Hills, MI 48302 or by calling 248-648-2500. The information on or
linked to our website is not part of this document. We plan to
disclose changes to our Code of Business Ethics or waivers, if any,
for our executive officers or directors on our website. We
incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1990 and began dealership
operations in October 1992.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash
flows, prospects, and the prevailing market price and performance
of our common stock may be affected by a number of factors,
including the matters discussed below. Certain statements and
information set forth herein as well as other written or oral
statements made from time to time by us or by our authorized
officers on our behalf, constitute “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,”
“estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “goal,” “plan,” “seek,”
“project,” “continue,” “will,” “would,” and variations of such
words and similar expressions are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements. We intend for our forward-looking
statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for
forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we set forth this statement in
order to comply with such safe harbor provisions. You should note
that our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of
this Annual Report on Form 10-K or when made, and we undertake no
duty or obligation to update or revise our forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events,
or otherwise.
Although we believe that the expectations, plans, intentions, and
projections reflected in our forward-looking statements are
reasonable, such statements are subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results,
performance, or achievements to be materially different from any
future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied
by the forward-looking statements.
The material risks, uncertainties, and other factors that our
stockholders and prospective investors should consider include the
following:
Operational Risks
Macro-economic and geo-political conditions.
Our performance is impacted by geo-political conditions such as the
war in Ukraine and by general economic conditions overall and in
particular by economic conditions in the markets in which we
operate. These economic conditions include levels of new and used
vehicle sales, availability of consumer credit, changes in consumer
demand, consumer confidence levels, fuel prices, the rate of
inflation, personal discretionary spending levels, interest rates,
and unemployment rates. When the worldwide economy faltered early
in 2020, we were adversely affected, and we expect a similar
relationship between general economic and industry conditions and
our performance in the future. Any geo-political developments that
adversely affect the economies of our markets will also likely
affect us. Moreover, geo-political conditions can affect the
vehicle supply chain as has recently happened with the war in
Ukraine. Certain vehicle manufacturers and suppliers are
experiencing difficulty sourcing certain parts which is further
exacerbating the supply chain difficulties resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic, demand for labor, and the shortage of microchips
and other components.
Many of our market countries are experiencing a high rate of
inflation. Inflation affects the price of vehicles, the price of
parts, the rate of pay of our employees, the cost and availability
of consumer credit, and consumer demand. Used vehicle prices in
particular have experienced periods of a high rate of inflation
during 2022, and continued high rates of inflation may adversely
affect consumer demand and increase our costs, which may materially
and adversely affect us. Similarly, periods of rapid deflation in
vehicle prices may materially and adversely affect our ability to
profitably sell the affected vehicles.
Adverse conditions affecting one or more significant automotive
manufacturers or suppliers will affect us.
Our success depends on the overall success of the automotive
industry generally and in particular, on the success of the brands
of vehicles that each of our dealerships sell. In 2022, revenue
generated at our BMW/MINI, Audi/Volkswagen/Porsche/Bentley,
Toyota/Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter/smart dealerships
represented 26%, 21%, 14%, and 10%, respectively, of our total
automotive dealership revenues. In addition, our retail commercial
truck operations rely principally on Freightliner and Western Star
trucks (both Daimler brands).
Significant adverse geo-political events, weather-related events,
supply chain issues, or other events that interrupt vehicle or
parts supply to our dealerships would likely have a significant and
adverse impact on the industry as a whole, including us,
particularly if the events impact any of the manufacturers whose
franchises generate a significant percentage of our
revenue.
COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine have impacted and may continue to
impact the supply of vehicles or parts to the U.S. or U.K. markets,
and our business could be materially adversely affected. The supply
chain required to manufacture and supply parts for the vehicles we
sell is highly complex and integrated. Any failure of that supply
chain could materially and adversely affect us. Our new vehicle
days' supply is 25 as of December 31, 2022, compared to 17 as
of December 31,
2021, and 50 as of December 30, 2020. While we expect to continue
to have normal levels of used vehicles for sale (our used vehicle
days' supply is 53 as of December 31, 2022, compared to 60 as
of December 31, 2021, and 48 as of December 31, 2020). The
lower supply of new vehicles contributed to higher vehicle gross
profit on new vehicles sold, which contributed to our higher
overall profitability in 2022. While we expect increased new
vehicle availability in 2023, continued production disruptions and
supply shortages could result in suppressed new and used vehicle
sales volumes which would impact the availability and affordability
of new and used vehicles and may adversely affect us. When the
supply of vehicles improves, we may experience reduced new and used
vehicle gross profit together with higher sales
volumes.
The success of our commercial vehicle distribution and other
business is directly impacted by availability and demand for the
vehicles and other products we distribute.
We are the exclusive distributor of Western Star commercial trucks,
MAN commercial trucks and buses, and Dennis Eagle refuse collection
vehicles, together with associated parts, across Australia, New
Zealand, and portions of the Pacific. We are also the distributor
of diesel and gas engines and power systems in these same markets.
The profitability of these businesses depends upon the number of
vehicles, engines, power systems, and parts we distribute, which in
turn is impacted by demand for these products. We believe demand is
subject to general economic conditions, exchange rate fluctuations,
regulatory changes, competitiveness of the products, and other
factors over which we have limited control. In the event sales of
these products are less than we expect, our related results of
operations and cash flows for this aspect of our business may be
materially adversely affected. The products we distribute are
principally manufactured at a limited number of locations. In the
event of a supply disruption, sufficient quantities of the
vehicles, engines, power systems, and parts are not made available
to us, or if we accept these products and are unable to
economically distribute them, our cash flows or results of
operations may be materially adversely affected.
Australian economic conditions.
Our commercial vehicle distribution and other operations in
Australia and New Zealand may be impacted by local and regional
economic conditions and in particular, the price of commodities
such as copper and iron ore, which may impact the desire of our
customers to operate their mining operations and replace their
vehicle fleets. Adverse pricing concerns of those, and other
commodities, may have a material adverse effect on our ability to
distribute, and/or retail, commercial vehicles and other products
profitably. These same conditions may also negatively impact the
value of the Australian Dollar versus the U.S. Dollar, which
negatively impacts our U.S. Dollar reported financial results and
the pricing of products sold by Penske Australia, which are
manufactured in the U.S., U.K., and Germany.
Additional risks relating to PTS.
PTS' business has additional risks to those in the retail
business:
Customers. PTS
has a more concentrated customer base than we do and is subject to
changes in the financial health of its customers, changes in their
asset utilization rates, and increased competition for those
customers.
Workforce. PTS
requires a significant number of qualified drivers and technicians,
which may be difficult to hire, and is subject to increased
compliance costs or work stoppages relating to those employees,
particularly in regard to changes in labor laws and time of work
rules regarding those employees. PTS contributes to several U.S.
multi-employer pension plans that provide defined benefits to
approximately 2,590 associates covered by collective bargaining
agreements. If they withdraw or are deemed to withdraw from
participation in any of these plans, then applicable law could
require them to make withdrawal liability payments to the plan. If
any of those plans were deemed to be underfunded, PTS could be
subject to additional assessments, which could be
substantial.
Fleet risk.
As one of the largest purchasers of commercial trucks in North
America, PTS requires continued availability from truck
manufacturers and suppliers of vehicles and parts for its fleet,
which may be uncertain, in particular if a significant recall were
to occur. PTS is affected by the same supply issues noted above and
any failure of the supply chain resulting in limited availability
of new trucks or parts may have a material adverse impact on PTS.
In addition, because PTS sells a large number of trucks each year
and is subject to residual risk for the vehicles it leases to
customers, changes in values of used trucks affects PTS'
profitability.
Capital markets risk.
PTS relies on banks and the capital markets to fund its operations
and capital commitments. PTS had a significant amount of total
indebtedness at December 31, 2022, which it uses in part to
purchase its vehicle fleet and therefore, is subject to changes in,
and continued access to, capital markets.
Regulatory Requirements, Vehicle Mandates, and Consumer
Sentiment.
Global, federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory
efforts to address the effects of global warming and climate change
have affected and will likely continue to affect PTS' businesses
and may require restrictions on PTS' activities or require PTS to
take certain actions,
all of which may, over time, increase PTS' costs and adversely
affect its business and results of operations. For instance, a
regulatory mandate for the use of zero-emission vehicles or ban of
diesel or gasoline powered vehicles could reduce the resale value
and demand for PTS' vehicles as well as the demand for leasing,
truck rental, and contract maintenance services and offerings in
its logistics business. Furthermore, the Advanced Clean Fleet rule,
currently being developed by the state of California, and which may
be adopted in other jurisdictions, will require certain larger
fleets, including the fleet of PTS, to purchase zero-emission
trucks to comprise over time an increasing percentage of their
fleets from 2025 to 2042. In August 2021, the Environmental
Protection Agency announced the Clean Trucks Plan, which includes
pledges to update current greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards
to reflect market shifts to zero-emission technologies in certain
segments of the heavy-duty vehicle sector and new more stringent
GHG emissions standards for heavy-duty engines and vehicles
starting as soon as model year 2027. These and any other future
requirements could result in higher prices for vehicles, diesel
engines, materials, and fuel as well as higher maintenance costs
and uncertainty as to reliability of the new engines. A decrease in
demand due to higher costs for PTS' customers to operate vehicles
leased or rented from PTS could adversely affect its business and
results of operations. In addition, increased operating costs in
the industry would directly and adversely affect PTS' logistics
business in the same manner as it would affect its customers. Even
absent any such regulations, increased awareness on the impact of
climate change and any adverse publicity about emissions by the
transportation industries could accelerate the adoption of new
technology and potentially decrease customer demands for some of
PTS' services and used vehicles if consumers change their
purchasing behaviors in response to the effects of climate
change.
Centralized Information Systems.
PTS relies heavily on centralized information systems to process
lease and rental transactions, manage its fleet of vehicles,
account for its activities, and otherwise conduct its business. A
failure of a major system, or a major disruption of communications
between the system and the locations it serves, could cause a loss
of reservations, interfere with PTS' ability to manage its fleet,
impede real-time diagnostics of vehicles, slow leasing, rental, and
sales processes, and otherwise adversely affect PTS' ability to
manage its business.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted, and may continue to disrupt,
our business, which could adversely affect our financial
performance.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe has
adversely impacted each of our markets and the global economy,
leading to disruptions to our business. If shelter-in-place orders
are re-enacted or other restrictions are placed on our business, we
may be adversely impacted. The COVID-19 pandemic remains highly
fluid and continues to, among other things, impact production
levels from our manufacturing partners and impose other unintended
consequences, and while we continue to adjust our operations to
conform to regulatory changes and consumer preferences in the
evolving environment, we cannot anticipate with any certainty the
length, scope, or severity of the business impact from the COVID-19
pandemic in each of the jurisdictions that we operate.
This impact could include changes in customer demand, our
relationship with, and the financial and operational capacities of,
vehicle manufacturers, captive finance companies and other
suppliers, workforce availability, risks associated with our
indebtedness (including available borrowing capacity, compliance
with financial covenants, and ability to refinance or repay
indebtedness on favorable terms), the adequacy of our cash flow and
earnings and other conditions which may affect our liquidity, and
disruptions to our technology network and other critical systems,
including our dealer management systems and software or other
facilities or equipment. Business disruption relating to the
COVID-19 pandemic may continue to negatively impact the global
economy and may materially affect our businesses as outlined above,
or in other manners including global supply chain disruptions
resulting in lower levels of vehicles and parts available for sale,
all of which would adversely impact our business and results of
operations.
Strategic Risks
Brand reputation.
Our businesses and our commercial vehicle operations, in
particular, as those are more concentrated with a particular
manufacturer, are impacted by consumer demand and brand preference,
including consumers' perception of the quality of those brands. A
decline in the quality and brand reputation of the vehicles or
other products we sell or distribute, as a result of events such as
manufacturer recalls or legal proceedings, may adversely affect our
business. If such events were to occur, the profitability of our
business related to those manufacturers could be adversely
affected.
Our business is very competitive.
We generally compete with other franchised dealerships in our
markets, used vehicle dealerships, private market buyers and
sellers of used vehicles, an increasing number of internet-based
vehicle sellers, electric vehicle manufacturers that sell direct to
consumers, national and local service and repair shops and parts
retailers with respect to commercial vehicles, distributors of
similar products, and manufacturers in certain markets. Purchase
decisions by consumers when shopping for a vehicle are extremely
price sensitive. The level of competition in the market can lead to
lower selling prices and related profits. If there is a prolonged
drop in retail prices or if new vehicle sales are
allowed to be made over the internet or otherwise without the
involvement of franchised dealers, our business could be materially
adversely affected.
Changes to the retail delivery model, including increased digital
retailer competition, efforts to sell vehicles direct outside the
franchise system, and transition to an “agency model” of
distribution each could adversely affect our business, results of
operations, financial condition, and cash flows.
The retail automotive industry is experiencing a period of
unprecedented change and disruption in several
respects:
Competition from online retailers.
The automotive retail industry is experiencing growing competition
in the used vehicle market from companies with a primarily online
business model, including companies such as Carvana, Vroom, Shift,
Cazoo, and others. We and the other traditional automotive
retailers are implementing digital retail strategies, providing
consumers with online vehicle purchasing experiences, including
at-home delivery. We also continue to develop technology solutions
to improve the online buying experience. We may face increased
competition for market share with these non-traditional delivery
models and digital retailers over time which could materially and
adversely affect our results of operations. We cannot be sure that
our initiatives will be successful or that the amount we invest in
these initiatives will result in our maintaining or enhancing
market share and continued or improved financial
performance.
Sales outside the franchise system.
In recent years, new electric vehicle manufacturers have been able
to conduct new vehicle sales outside of the franchised automotive
system as new entrants. While the sales levels of these new
entrants was approximately 4% of new vehicles in the U.S. and
approximately 3% of new vehicles in the U.K. for the year ended
December 31, 2022, continued market share gains by manufacturers
operating outside the franchise system may materially and adversely
affect us. Moreover, while we expect continued good relations with
our manufacturer partners, should U.S. franchise laws be repealed
or amended to allow our existing manufacturer partners to
effectively operate outside the franchised system, our results of
operations may be materially and adversely impacted. Our franchised
automotive dealers in the U.K., European Union, and Japan operate
effectively without U.S. franchise law protections.
Agency.
Some of our key automotive manufacturer partners, including Audi,
BMW/MINI, and Land Rover, have announced plans to explore an agency
model of selling new vehicles in the U.K. and other European
countries, and Mercedes-Benz U.K. has transitioned to an agency
model with its U.K. dealers as of January 1, 2023. Under an agency
model, our dealerships receive a fee for facilitating the sale by
the manufacturer of a new vehicle but do not hold the vehicle in
inventory. We will continue to provide new vehicle customer service
at our dealerships. The Mercedes-Benz U.K. agency model is not
expected to structurally change our used vehicle sales operations
or service and parts operations, although the impact of the agency
model implemented by Mercedes-Benz U.K. as well as other agency
models proposed by our manufacturer partners is uncertain. The
agency model will reduce reported revenues (as only the fee we
receive, and not the price of the vehicle, will be reported as
revenue), reduce SG&A expenses, and reduce floor plan interest
expense, although the other impacts to our results of operations
remain uncertain. We believe transition to an agency model in the
U.S. would be difficult for the manufacturers in light of U.S.
franchise laws. See the risk captioned "Sales outside the franchise
system" above.
New mobility models and vehicle electrification will continue to
result in rapid changes to the automotive and trucking
industries.
Shared vehicle services such as Uber and Lyft provide consumers
with increased choice in their personal mobility options. The
effect of these and similar mobility options on the retail
automotive industry is uncertain and may include lower levels of
new vehicles sales but with increasing miles driven, which could
require additional demand for vehicle maintenance. Most major
vehicle manufacturers have announced plans to electrify some or all
of their new vehicle fleets in response to concerns about the
environment and due to regulatory requirements to limit vehicle
emissions. We expect to continue to sell electric and hybrid
gas/electric vehicles through our franchised dealerships; however,
our service revenues may decline over time as these vehicles may
require less physical maintenance than gas and hybrid vehicles due
to the absence of certain parts systems. Moreover, while increasing
consumer adoption of electric vehicles may present new service
opportunities, including with respect to range maintenance and
optimization, cooling protection, torque protection, battery
replacement, and warranty on newly released models.
The effects of the eventual adoption of driverless vehicles are
uncertain.
Technological advances are facilitating the evolution of driverless
vehicles. While many manufacturers offer varying degrees of driver
assistance technology, the timing of adoption of true driverless
vehicles remains uncertain due to regulatory requirements,
additional technological requirements, and uncertain consumer
acceptance of these vehicles. The effect of driverless vehicles on
the automotive retail and trucking industries is uncertain and
could include changes in the level of new and used
vehicles sales, the price of new and used vehicles, the levels of
service required by driverless vehicles and the role of franchised
dealers, any of which could materially and adversely affect our
business.
Key personnel.
We believe that our success depends to a significant extent upon
the efforts and abilities of our senior management and in
particular, upon Roger Penske who is our Chair and Chief Executive
Officer. To the extent Mr. Penske, or other key personnel, were to
depart from our Company unexpectedly, our business could be
significantly disrupted.
Financial Risks
Leverage.
Our significant debt and other commitments expose us to a number of
risks, including:
Cash requirements for debt and lease obligations.
A significant portion of the cash flow we generate must be used to
service the interest and principal payments relating to our various
financial commitments, including $3.0 billion of floor plan notes
payable, $1.6 billion of non-vehicle long-term debt, and $5.4
billion of future lease commitments
(including extension periods that are reasonably assured of being
exercised and assuming constant consumer price indices). A
sustained or significant decrease in our operating cash flows could
lead to an inability to meet our debt service or lease requirements
or to a failure to meet specified financial and operating covenants
included in certain of our agreements. If this were to occur, it
may lead to a default under one or more of our commitments and
potentially the acceleration of amounts due, which
could have a significant and adverse effect on
us.
Credit Availability.
Because we finance the majority of our operating and strategic
initiatives using a variety of commitments, including floor plan
notes payable and revolving credit facilities, we are dependent on
continued availability of these sources of funds. If these
agreements are terminated or we are unable to access them because
of a breach of financial or operating covenants or otherwise, we
will likely be materially affected.
Interest rate variability.
The interest rates we are charged on a substantial portion of our
debt, including the floor plan notes payable we issue to purchase
the majority of our inventory, are variable, increasing or
decreasing based on changes in certain published interest rates.
Increases to such interest rates has resulted and may continue to
result in higher interest expense for us, which negatively affects
our operating results. Because many of our customers finance their
vehicle purchases, increased interest rates may also decrease
vehicle sales due to affordability, which would negatively affect
our operating results.
We may be adversely affected by changes in LIBOR reporting
practices or the method in which LIBOR is determined.
Regulatory authorities in the U.S. have announced their intention
to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of the
London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), ending after June 30,
2023, for the LIBOR tenors that are relevant to our business. Our
senior secured revolving credit facility in the U.S. and many of
our floorplan arrangements utilize LIBOR as a benchmark for
calculating the applicable interest rate, although some of our
floorplan arrangements and our U.K. credit agreement have already
transitioned to utilizing an alternative benchmark rate. Changes in
the method of calculating LIBOR, the elimination of LIBOR, or the
replacement of LIBOR with an alternative rate or benchmark may
require us to renegotiate or amend these facilities, loans, and
programs, which may adversely affect interest rates and result in
higher borrowing costs. This could materially and adversely affect
our results of operations, cash flows, and liquidity. We cannot
predict the effect of the potential changes to or elimination of
LIBOR or the establishment and use of alternative rates or
benchmarks and the corresponding effects on our cost of capital,
which may be adversely affected by changes in LIBOR reporting
practices or the method in which LIBOR is determined.
Impairment of our goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible
assets has in the past had, and in the future could have, a
material adverse impact on our earnings.
We evaluate goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets
for impairment annually and upon the occurrence of an indicator of
impairment. Our process for impairment testing of these assets is
described further under “Impairment Testing” in Part II, Item
7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
— Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. If we determine that
the amount of our goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible
assets are impaired at any point in time, we would be required to
reduce the value of these assets on our balance sheet, which would
also result in a material non-cash impairment charge that could
also have a material adverse effect on our results of operations
for the period in which the impairment occurs.
Performance of sublessees.
In connection with the sale, relocation, and closure of certain of
our franchises, we have entered into a number of third-party
sublease agreements. The rent paid by our sub-tenants on such
properties in 2022 totaled approximately $17.9 million. In the
aggregate, we remain ultimately liable for approximately $112.4
million of such lease payments including payments relating to all
available renewal periods. We rely on our sub-tenants to pay the
rent and maintain the properties covered by these leases. In the
event a subtenant does not perform under the terms of their lease
with us, we could be required to fulfill such obligations, which
could have a significant and adverse effect on us.
International and foreign currency exchange risk.
We have significant operations outside of the U.S. that expose us
to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and to the impact of
economic and political conditions in the markets where we operate.
As exchange rates fluctuate, our results of operations as reported
in U.S. Dollars fluctuate. For example, if the U.S. Dollar
strengthens against the British Pound, our U.K. results of
operations would translate into less U.S. Dollar reported results.
Sustained levels or an increase in the value of the U.S. Dollar,
particularly as compared to the British Pound, could result in a
significant and adverse effect on our reported
results.
Joint ventures.
We have significant investments in a variety of joint ventures,
including retail automotive operations in Germany, Italy, and
Spain. We have a 28.9% interest in PTS. We expect to receive annual
operating distributions from PTS and the other ventures and in the
case of PTS, realize significant cash savings on taxes. These
benefits may not be realized if the joint ventures do not perform
as expected, or if changes in tax, financial, or regulatory
requirements negatively impact the results of the joint venture
operations. Our ability to dispose of these investments may be
limited. In addition, the relevant joint venture agreement and
other contractual restrictions may limit our access to the cash
flows of these joint ventures. For example, certain of PTS' debt
agreements allow partner distributions only as long as it is not in
default under those agreements and the amount it pays does not
exceed 50% of its consolidated net income, unless its
debt-to-equity ratio is less than 3.0 to 1.0, in which case its
distributions may not exceed 80% of its consolidated net
income.
Legal and Compliance Risks
Vehicle manufacturers exercise significant control over us.
Each of our new vehicle dealerships and distributor operations
operate under franchise and other agreements with automotive
manufacturers, commercial vehicle manufacturers, or related
distributors. These agreements govern almost every aspect of the
operation of our dealerships and give manufacturers the discretion
to terminate or not renew our franchise agreements for a variety of
reasons, including certain events outside our control such as
accumulation of our stock by third parties. They also limit our
ability to acquire dealerships on a national, regional, and local
basis. Without franchise or distributor agreements, we would be
unable to sell or distribute new vehicles or perform manufacturer
authorized warranty service. If a significant number of our
franchise agreements are terminated, not renewed, or, with respect
to our distributor operations, a competing distributor were
introduced, we would be materially affected.
Regulatory Issues.
We are subject to a wide variety of regulatory activities and
oversight, including:
Governmental regulations, claims, and legal
proceedings.
Governmental regulations affect almost every aspect of our
business, including the fair treatment of our employees, wage and
hour issues, and our financing activities with customers. In
California, previous judicial decisions have called into question
whether long-standing methods for compensating dealership employees
comply with the local wage and hour rules and may do so again. We
could be susceptible to claims or related actions if we fail to
operate our business in accordance with applicable laws or it is
determined that long-standing compensation methods did not comply
with local laws. Many laws and regulations applicable to our
business were adopted prior to the introduction of online vehicle
sales, the Internet and certain digital technology, generally. As a
result, we are tasked with maintaining compliance in an uncertain
regulatory environment. Claims arising out of actual or alleged
violations of law which may be asserted against us or any of our
dealers by individuals, through class actions, or by governmental
entities in civil or criminal investigations and proceedings, may
expose us to substantial monetary damages which may adversely
affect us.
Privacy Regulation.
We are subject to numerous laws and regulations in the U.S. and
internationally designed to protect the information of clients,
customers, employees, and other third parties that we collect and
maintain, including the European Union General Data Protection
Regulation (the “EUGDPR”) and the United Kingdom General Data
Protection Regulation (the "UKGDPR"). Both the EUGDPR and UKGDPR,
among other things, mandate requirements regarding the handling of
personal data of employees and customers, including its use,
protection, and the ability of persons whose data is stored to
correct or delete such data about themselves. The state of
California has a similar law called the California Consumer Privacy
Act, recently amended and enhanced effective January 1, 2023, by
the California Privacy Rights Act (as so amended, the "CCPA"). In
addition to enforcement authority granted to the California
Attorney General, the CCPA established the "California Privacy
Protection Agency," a dedicated state agency charged with the
authority to audit and enforce privacy rules, among other
responsibilities, and the CCPA permits a private right of action
for certain violations of law. Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia,
have also enacted comprehensive consumer privacy laws, and other
states may follow. These laws pose increasingly complex and
rigorous compliance challenges, which may increase our compliance
costs and related risk. If we fail to comply with these laws or
other similar regulations applicable to our business, we could be
subject to reputational harm and significant litigation, monetary
damages, regulatory enforcement actions, or fines in one or more
jurisdictions. For
example, a failure to comply with the UKGDPR could result in fines
up to the greater of £17.5 million or 4% of annual global
revenues.
Recalls.
Legislative and regulatory bodies from time to time have considered
laws or regulations that would prohibit companies from renting or
selling any vehicle that is subject to a recall until the recall
service is performed. Whether any such prohibition may be enacted,
and its ultimate scope, cannot be determined at this time. If a law
or regulation is enacted that prevents the sale of vehicles until
recall service has been performed, we could be required to reserve
a significant portion of our vehicles from being available for sale
for even a minor recall unrelated to vehicle safety. In addition,
various manufacturers have issued stop sale notices in relation to
certain recalls that require that we retain vehicles until the
recall can be performed, whether or not parts are then available.
While servicing recall vehicles yields parts and service revenue to
us, the inability to sell a significant portion of our vehicles
could increase our costs and have an adverse effect on our results
of operations if a large number of our vehicles are the subject of
simultaneous recalls or if needed replacement parts are not in
adequate supply.
Vehicle requirements.
Federal and state governments and regulators in both our domestic
and international markets have increasingly placed restrictions and
limitations on the vehicles sold in the market in an effort to
combat perceived negative environmental effects. For example, in
the U.S., automotive manufacturers are subject to federally
mandated corporate average fuel economy standards, which will
increase substantially through 2026. Representatives of the U.K.
government have proposed a ban on the sale of gasoline engines in
new cars and new vans that would take effect as early as 2030 and a
ban on the sale of gasoline hybrid engines in new cars and new vans
as early as 2035. The European Parliament provisionally approved a
law requiring most automakers to reduce the emissions of new cars
sold by 55% in 2030 and achieve a zero carbon-emission standard by
2035, effectively banning the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars
and vans by 2035. Similar legislation has been announced in
Washington, California, Massachusetts, and New York, which would
ban the sale of new vehicles with gasoline-only engines in cars in
2035. The California legislation requires 35% of all new vehicles
sold to meet a zero emissions standard by 2026 (with certain
allowances for hybrid gas/electric vehicles), which percentage
requirement increases until 2035, after which 100% of new vehicles
sold must comply. Significant increases in fuel economy
requirements and new restrictions on emissions on vehicles and
fuels could adversely affect prices of and demand for the vehicles
that we sell, which could materially adversely affect
us.
Commercial trucks are subject to similar regulatory risks related
to emissions standards and other regulatory requirements. PTG sells
new and used heavy- and medium-duty commercial trucks, parts and
service, and offers collision repair services. PTS, with its broad
product offering including full-service truck leasing, contract
maintenance, and truck rental, along with logistic services, is one
of the largest purchasers of commercial trucks in North America.
Should future regulations or consumer sentiment hinder our or PTS'
ability to maintain, acquire, sell, or operate trucks, we may be
adversely affected.
Tariff and trade risk.
Increased tariffs, import product restrictions, and foreign trade
risks may impair our ability to sell foreign vehicles profitably.
The United States Mexico Canada Agreement allows tariff-free
importing of automobiles among the countries only if (i) the
vehicles have 75% of their components manufactured in the U.S.,
Mexico, or Canada, (ii) workers with an hourly wage of at least
$16, manufacture at least 40% of the vehicle, or in the case of
trucks, 45% and (iii) 70% of the steel and aluminum used in the
production of the vehicle is sourced within North America. Should
tariffs increase, we expect the price of many new vehicles we sell
to increase which may adversely affect our new vehicle sales and
related finance and insurance sales. Moreover, new rules in place
after the Brexit accord between the European Union and the U.K.
require varying levels of content in vehicles to originate in
either the U.K. or the European Union to remain tariff free. If
automotive manufacturers cannot meet these content rules, there may
be import tariffs on any affected vehicles, which could adversely
affect our U.K. results.
Franchise laws in the U.S.
In the U.S., state law generally provides protections to franchised
vehicle dealers from discriminatory practices by manufacturers and
from unreasonable termination or non-renewal of their franchise
agreements. In many states, the laws require that new vehicle sales
be conducted exclusively by automotive retailers (not
manufacturers). Should U.S. franchise laws be repealed or amended
to allow our existing manufacturer partners to effectively operate
outside the franchised system, our results of operations may be
materially and adversely impacted. See the risk factor captioned
“Sales outside the franchise system” above.
Changes in law.
New laws and regulations at the state and federal level may be
enacted which could materially adversely impact our business. For
example, in 2022, the Federal Trade Commission proposed new
regulations for automotive dealers that would change
industry-accepted practices with regard to sales and advertising,
require an extensive series of oral and written disclosures to
consumers in regard to the sale price of vehicles, credit terms,
and
voluntary protection products, mandate the posting of certain
pricing and other information on dealer websites, and impose
burdensome recordkeeping requirements. These changes, if adopted as
proposed, may lead to additional transaction times for the sale of
vehicles, complicate the transaction process, decrease customer
satisfaction, and enhance compliance risk, among other effects. If
these regulations or other adverse changes in law were to be
enacted, it could have a significant and adverse effect on
us.
Climate change and environmental regulations.
Scientific evidence suggests that the globe is warming potentially
resulting in an environment more prone to natural disasters, such
as flooding. To date, we have seen increases in our cost to insure
against such risks, which costs could continue to increase should
this trend continue.
We are subject to a wide range of environmental laws and
regulations, including those governing discharges into the air and
water; the operation and removal of storage tanks; and the use,
storage, and disposal of hazardous substances. In the normal course
of our operations we use, generate, and dispose of materials
covered by these laws and regulations. In the face of climate
change, these laws could become more stringent. We face potentially
significant costs relating to claims, penalties, and remediation
efforts in the event of non-compliance with existing and future
laws and regulations. Furthermore, should climate change continue,
we expect further regulation of internal combustion engines and
vehicle emissions which may affect the types of vehicles we sell
and service. We cannot predict the future costs to our businesses
for these developments.
Accounting rules and regulations.
Significant changes to GAAP in the U.S. could significantly affect
our reported financial position, earnings, and cash flows upon
adoption and effectiveness. In addition, any changes to lease
accounting could affect PTS customers' decisions to purchase or
lease trucks, which could adversely affect their business if
leasing becomes a less favorable option. See the disclosure
provided under “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in Part II, Item
8, Note 1 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional detail on accounting standard updates that could have an
impact on us.
Related parties.
Our two largest stockholders, Penske Corporation and its affiliates
(“Penske Corporation”) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and its
affiliates (“Mitsui”), together beneficially own approximately 70%
of our outstanding common stock. The presence of such significant
stockholders results in several risks, including:
Our principal stockholders have substantial influence.
Penske Corporation and Mitsui have entered into a stockholders
agreement pursuant to which they have agreed to vote together as to
the election of our directors. As a result, Penske Corporation has
the ability to control the composition of our Board of Directors,
which may allow it to control our affairs and business. This
concentration of ownership coupled with certain provisions
contained in our agreements with manufacturers, our certificate of
incorporation, and our bylaws could discourage, delay, or prevent a
change in control of us.
Some of our directors and officers may have conflicts of interest
with respect to certain related party transactions and other
business interests.
Roger Penske, our Chair and Chief Executive Officer and a director,
holds the same offices at Penske Corporation. Robert Kurnick, Jr.,
our President and a director, is also the Vice Chair and a director
of Penske Corporation. Bud Denker, our Executive Vice President,
Human Resources, is also the President of Penske Corporation. Each
of these officers is paid much of their compensation by Penske
Corporation. The compensation they receive from us is based on
their efforts on our behalf; however, they are not required to
spend any specific amount of time on our matters. The Vice Chair of
our Board of Directors, Greg Penske, is the son of our Chair and
also serves as a director of Penske Corporation. Michael Eisenson,
one of our directors, is also a director of Penske Corporation.
Kota Odagiri, one of our directors, is also an employee of Mitsui.
Roger Penske also serves as Chairman of Penske Transportation
Solutions, for which he is compensated by PTS.
Penske Corporation ownership levels.
Certain of our agreements have clauses that are triggered in the
event of a material change in the level of ownership of our common
stock by Penske Corporation, such as our trademark agreement
between us and Penske Corporation that governs our use of the
“Penske” name which can be terminated 24 months after the date that
Penske Corporation no longer owns at least 20% of our voting stock.
We may not be able to renegotiate such agreements on terms that are
acceptable to us, if at all, in the event of a significant change
in Penske Corporation's ownership.
We have a significant number of shares of common stock eligible for
future sale.
Penske Corporation and Mitsui own approximately 70% of our common
stock, and each has two demand registration rights that could
result in a substantial number of shares being introduced for sale
in the market. We also have a significant amount of authorized but
unissued shares. Penske Corporation has pledged a substantial
portion of its shares of our common stock as collateral to secure a
loan facility. A default by Penske Corporation could result in the
foreclosure on those shares by the lenders, after
which the lenders could attempt to sell those shares on the open
market or to a third party. The introduction of any of these shares
into the market could have a material adverse effect on our stock
price.
General Risks
Property loss, business interruption, or other liabilities.
Our business is subject to substantial risk of loss due to the
significant concentration of property values, including vehicle and
parts inventories at our operating locations; claims by employees,
customers, and third parties for personal injury or property
damage; and fines and penalties in connection with alleged
violations of regulatory requirements. While we have insurance for
many of these risks, we retain risk relating to certain of these
perils, including through self-insurance, and certain perils are
not covered by our insurance. Certain insurers have limited
available property coverage in response to the natural catastrophes
experienced in recent years. If we experience significant losses
that are not covered by our insurance, whether due to adverse
weather conditions or otherwise, or we are required to retain a
significant portion of a loss, it could have a significant and
adverse effect on us.
Information technology.
Our information systems are fully integrated into our operations,
and we rely on them to operate effectively, including with respect
to electronic interfaces with manufacturers and other vendors,
customer relationship management, sales and service scheduling,
data storage, and financial and operational reporting. The majority
of our systems are licensed from third parties; the most
significant of which are provided by a limited number of suppliers
in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. The failure of our information
systems to perform as designed, the failure to protect the
integrity of these systems, or the interruption of these systems
due to natural disasters, power loss, unexpected termination of our
agreements, cyber-attacks, or other reasons could significantly and
adversely disrupt our business operations, impact sales and results
of operations, expose us to customer or third-party claims, or
result in adverse publicity.
Cybersecurity.
As part of our business model, we receive sensitive information
regarding customers, employees, associates, and vendors from
various online and offline channels. We collect, process, retain,
and in some cases share this information in the normal course of
our business. Our internal and third-party systems are under a
heightened level of risk from cyber criminals or other individuals
with malicious intent to gain unauthorized access to our systems
and exploit the information, including sensitive personal
information, that we gather. Cyber-attacks and threats to network
and data security are becoming increasingly diverse and
sophisticated, with attacks increasing in frequency, scope, and
potential harm. In addition, some of our software applications are
utilized by third parties who provide outsourced administrative
functions. Such third parties may have access to confidential
information that is critical to our business operations and
services. While our information security program includes enhanced
controls to monitor third party providers' security programs, these
third parties are subject to their own risks of data breaches,
cyber-attacks, and other events or actions that could damage,
disrupt, or close down their networks or systems, which in turn may
adversely impact our business operations. For an overview of
certain of our efforts related to cybersecurity risk management,
strategy, and governance and our written Information Security
Program, see Item 1.
Business
— Business Description — "Information Technology, Data Security,
Cybersecurity, and Customer Privacy."
Despite the security measures we have in place, we may be unable to
fully detect, mitigate, or protect against cyber-attacks,
ransomware attacks, security breaches, social engineering,
malicious software, lost or misplaced data, programming errors,
human errors, acts of vandalism, or other events. Many companies
have disclosed security breaches involving sophisticated
cyber-attacks and ransomware attacks that were not recognized or
detected until after such companies had been affected,
notwithstanding the preventive measures they had in place. Any
security breach or event resulting in the misappropriation, loss,
or other unauthorized disclosure of confidential information or
degradation of services provided by critical business systems,
whether by us directly or our third-party service providers, could
adversely affect our business operations, sales, reputation with
current and potential customers, associates or vendors as well as
other operational and financial impacts derived from
investigations, litigation, the imposition of penalties, or other
means. In addition, our failure to respond quickly and
appropriately to such a security breach could exacerbate the
consequences of the breach and efforts to prevent, detect, and
mitigate data breaches and cyber-attacks subject us to additional
costs.
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
Item 2.
Properties
We own our headquarters building in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and
some of our dealership facilities. We lease or sublease many of our
other dealership properties and other facilities. These leases are
generally for a period of between 5 and 20 years and are typically
structured to include renewal options at our election. We lease
office space in Leicester,
England; Melbourne, Australia; and other regions for administrative
and other corporate-related activities. We believe that our
facilities are sufficient for our needs and are in good
repair.
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
We are involved in litigation which may relate to claims brought by
governmental authorities, customers, vendors, or employees,
including class action claims and purported class action claims. We
are not a party to any legal proceedings, including class action
lawsuits, that individually or in the aggregate are reasonably
expected to have a material effect on us. However, the results of
these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, and an
unfavorable resolution of one or more of these matters could have a
material adverse effect.
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters,
and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol “PAG.” As of February 14, 2023, there were 221 holders
of record of our common stock.
Dividends
We have announced a cash dividend of $0.61 per share payable on
March 1, 2023, to stockholders of record as of
February 10, 2023. While future quarterly or other cash
dividends will depend upon a variety of factors considered relevant
by our Board of Directors, which may include our expectations
regarding vehicle production issues, the rate of inflation,
including its impact on vehicle affordability, earnings, cash flow,
capital requirements, restrictions relating to any then-existing
indebtedness, financial condition, alternative uses of capital, the
severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other factors,
we currently expect to continue to pay comparable dividends in the
future.
Securities Repurchases
In October 2022, our Board of Directors increased the authority
delegated to management to repurchase our outstanding securities by
$250 million. As of February 7, 2023, $3.6 million of that
authority remained outstanding and available for repurchases. On
February 16, 2023, our Board of Directors delegated to management
an additional $250 million in authority to repurchase our
outstanding securities, resulting in $253.6 million of authority
outstanding and available for repurchases. This authority has no
expiration. For further information with respect to repurchases of
our shares by us, see Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
— Liquidity and Capital Resources — "Securities Repurchases" and
Part II, Item 8, Note 14 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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100.91 |
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119.08 |
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SHARE INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder
returns on our common stock based on an investment of $100 on
December 31, 2017, and the close of the market on December 31
of each year thereafter against (i) the Standard & Poor's 500
Index and (ii) an industry/peer group consisting of Asbury
Automotive Group, Inc., AutoNation, Inc., Group 1 Automotive, Inc.,
Lithia Motors, Inc., and Sonic Automotive, Inc (the "Peer Group").
The graph assumes the reinvestment of all dividends.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Penske Automotive Group, Inc., the S&P 500 Index, and a
Peer Group
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* $100 invested on 12/31/17 in stock or
index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending
December 31.
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Penske Automotive Group, Inc. |
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Item 6.
Reserved
Reserved.
Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and
Results of Operations
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of
Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from
those discussed in the forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors, including those
discussed in “Item 1A.
Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements.” We have acquired
and initiated a number of businesses during the periods presented
and addressed in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Our
financial statements include the results of operations of those
businesses from
the date acquired or when they commenced operations. Our
period-to-period results of operations may vary depending on the
dates of acquisitions or disposals.
Overview
We are a diversified international transportation services company
and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck
retailers. We operate dealerships in the United States, the United
Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, and Japan, and we are one of the
largest retailers of commercial trucks in North America for
Freightliner. We also distribute and retail commercial vehicles,
diesel and gas engines, power systems, and related parts and
services principally in Australia and New Zealand. We employ over
26,500 people worldwide. Additionally, we own 28.9% of Penske
Transportation Solutions, a business that employs over 41,500
people worldwide, manages one of the largest, most comprehensive
and modern trucking fleets in North America with over 414,500
trucks, tractors, and trailers under lease, rental, and/or
maintenance contracts, and provides innovative transportation,
supply chain, and technology solutions to its
customers.
Business Overview
In 2022, our business generated $27.8 billion in total revenue,
which is comprised of approximately $23.7 billion from retail
automotive dealerships, $3.5 billion from retail commercial truck
dealerships, and $578.8 million from commercial vehicle
distribution and other operations. We generated $4.8 billion in
gross profit, which is comprised of $4.1 billion from retail
automotive dealerships, $555.1 million from retail commercial truck
dealerships, and $157.3 million from commercial vehicle
distribution and other operations.
Retail Automotive.
We are one of the largest global automotive retailers as measured
by the $23.7 billion in total retail automotive dealership revenue
we generated in 2022. We are diversified geographically with 58% of
our total retail automotive dealership revenues in 2022 generated
in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and 42% generated outside of the U.S.
We offer over 35 vehicle brands with 71% of our retail automotive
franchised dealership revenue in 2022 generated from premium
brands, such as Audi, BMW, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche.
As of December 31, 2022, we operated 338 retail automotive
franchised dealerships, of which 151 are located in the U.S. and
187 are located outside of the U.S. The franchised dealerships
outside of the U.S. are located primarily in the U.K. As of
December 31, 2022, we also operated 21 used vehicle
dealerships, with eight dealerships in the U.S. and 13 dealerships
in the U.K., which retailed used vehicles under a one price,
"no-haggle" methodology under the CarShop brand. We retailed and
wholesaled more than 539,000 vehicles in 2022.
Each of our franchised dealerships offers a wide selection of new
and used vehicles for sale. In addition to selling new and used
vehicles, we generate higher-margin revenue at each of our
dealerships through maintenance and repair services, the sale and
placement of third-party finance and insurance products,
third-party extended service and maintenance contracts, replacement
and aftermarket automotive products, and at certain of our
locations, collision repair services. We operate our franchised
dealerships under franchise agreements with a number of automotive
manufacturers and distributors that are subject to certain rights
and restrictions typical of the industry. Beginning in 2023, we
transitioned our Mercedes-Benz U.K. dealerships to an agency model.
Under an agency model, our Mercedes-Benz U.K. dealerships receive a
fee for facilitating the sale by the manufacturer of a new vehicle
but do not hold the vehicle in inventory. We continue to provide
new vehicle customer service at our Mercedes-Benz U.K. dealerships,
and the Mercedes-Benz U.K. agency model is not expected to
structurally change our used vehicle sales operations or service
and parts operations, although the impact of the agency model at
these dealerships as well as other agency models proposed by our
manufacturer partners is uncertain. See Part I, Item 1A.
Risk Factors
for a discussion of agency.
During 2022, we acquired 19 retail automotive franchises,
consisting of 15 franchises in the U.K. and four franchises in the
U.S., and we opened two retail automotive franchises that we were
awarded in the U.S. We sold one retail automotive franchise in the
U.S., and we closed four locations in the U.K., consisting of two
retail automotive franchises and two CarShop satellite locations.
Retail automotive dealerships represented 85.2% of our total
revenues and 85.3% of our total gross profit in 2022.
Retail Commercial Truck Dealership.
We operate Premier Truck Group (“PTG”), a heavy- and medium-duty
truck dealership group offering primarily Freightliner and Western
Star trucks (both Daimler brands), with locations across nine U.S.
states and Ontario, Canada. During February 2022, we acquired four
full-service dealerships in Ontario, Canada. As of
December 31, 2022, PTG operated 39 locations selling new and
used trucks, parts and service, and offering collision repair
services. We retailed and wholesaled 21,002 new and used trucks in
2022. This business represented 12.7% of our total revenues and
11.5% of our total gross profit in 2022.
Penske Australia.
Penske Australia is the exclusive importer and distributor of
Western Star heavy-duty trucks (a Daimler brand), MAN heavy- and
medium-duty trucks and buses (a VW Group brand), and Dennis Eagle
refuse collection
vehicles, together with associated parts, across Australia, New
Zealand, and portions of the Pacific. In most of these same
markets, we are also a leading distributor of diesel and gas
engines and power systems, principally representing MTU (a
Rolls-Royce solution), Detroit Diesel, Allison Transmission, and
Bergen Engines. Penske Australia offers products across the on- and
off-highway markets, including in the trucking, mining, power
generation, defense, marine, rail, and construction sectors and
supports full parts and aftersales service through a network of
branches, field service locations, and dealers across the region.
These businesses represented 2.1% of our total revenues and 3.2% of
our total gross profit in 2022.
Penske Transportation Solutions.
We hold a 28.9% ownership interest in Penske Truck Leasing Co.,
L.P. (“PTL”). PTL is owned 41.1% by Penske Corporation, 28.9% by
us, and 30.0% by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui”). We account for
our investment in PTL under the equity method, and we therefore
record our share of PTL's earnings on our statements of income
under the caption “Equity in earnings of affiliates,” which also
includes the results of our other equity method investments. Penske
Transportation Solutions (“PTS”) is the universal brand name for
PTL's various business lines through which it is capable of meeting
customers' needs across the supply chain with a broad product
offering that includes full-service truck leasing, truck rental,
and contract maintenance along with logistic services, such as
dedicated contract carriage, distribution center management,
transportation management, lead logistics provider services, and
dry van truckload carrier services. We recorded $490.0 million and
$365.8 million in equity earnings from this investment in 2022 and
2021, respectively.
Outlook
Please see “Outlook” in Part I, Item 1 for a discussion of our
outlook in our markets.
Operating Overview
Automotive and commercial truck dealerships represent over 95% and
70% of our revenue and our earnings before taxes, respectively.
Income from our PTS investment represents over 25% of our earnings
before taxes. New and used vehicle revenues typically include sales
to retail customers, fleet customers, and leasing companies
providing consumer leasing. We generate finance and insurance
revenues from sales of third-party extended service contracts,
sales of third-party insurance policies, commissions relating to
the sale of finance and lease contracts to third parties, and the
sales of certain other products. Service and parts revenues include
fees paid by customers for repair, maintenance and collision
services, and the sale of replacement parts and other aftermarket
accessories as well as warranty repairs that are reimbursed
directly by various vehicle manufacturers.
Our gross profit tends to vary with the mix of revenues we derive
from the sale of new vehicles, used vehicles, finance and insurance
products, and service and parts transactions. Our gross profit
varies across product lines with vehicle sales usually resulting in
lower gross profit margins and our other revenues resulting in
higher gross profit margins. Factors such as inventory and vehicle
availability, customer demand, consumer confidence, unemployment,
general economic conditions, seasonality, weather, credit
availability, fuel prices, and manufacturers' advertising and
incentives also impact the mix of our revenues and therefore,
influence our gross profit margin.
The results of our commercial vehicle distribution and other
business in Australia and New Zealand are principally driven by the
number and types of products and vehicles ordered by our
customers.
Aggregate revenue and gross profit increased $2,260.1 million, or
8.8%, and $398.0 million, or 9.0%, respectively, during 2022
compared to 2021.
As exchange rates fluctuate, our revenue and results of operations
as reported in U.S. Dollars fluctuate. For example, if the British
Pound were to weaken against the U.S. Dollar, our U.K. results of
operations would translate into less U.S. Dollar reported results.
Foreign currency average rate fluctuations decreased revenue and
gross profit by $1.0 billion and $146.1 million, respectively, in
2022. Foreign currency average rate fluctuations decreased earnings
per share from continuing operations by approximately $0.40 per
share in 2022. Excluding the impact of foreign currency average
rate fluctuations, revenue and gross profit increased 12.8% and
12.3%, respectively, in 2022.
Our selling expenses consist of advertising and compensation for
sales personnel, including commissions and related bonuses. General
and administrative expenses include compensation for
administration, finance, legal and general management personnel,
rent, insurance, utilities, and other expenses. As the majority of
our selling expenses are variable and a significant portion of our
general and administrative expenses are subject to our control, we
believe our expenses can be adjusted over time to reflect economic
trends.
Equity in earnings of affiliates principally represents our share
of the earnings from PTS, along with our investments in joint
ventures and other non-consolidated investments.
Floor plan interest expense relates to financing incurred in
connection with the acquisition of new and used vehicle inventories
that are secured by those vehicles. Other interest expense consists
of interest charges on all of our interest-bearing debt, other than
interest relating to floor plan financing, and includes interest
relating to our retail commercial truck dealership and commercial
vehicle distribution and other operations. The cost of our variable
rate indebtedness is based on the prime rate, the London Interbank
Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), the Sterling Overnight Index Average
("SONIA"), the Bank of England Base Rate, the Finance House Base
Rate, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, the Canadian Prime Rate, the
Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate, the Australian Bank Bill Swap Rate,
and the New Zealand Bank Bill Benchmark Rate.
Regulatory authorities in the U.S. have announced their intention
to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of
LIBOR, ending after June 30, 2023, for the LIBOR tenors that are
relevant to our business. Our senior secured revolving credit
facility in the U.S. and many of our floorplan arrangements utilize
LIBOR as a benchmark for calculating the applicable interest rate,
although some of our floorplan arrangements and our U.K. credit
agreement have already transitioned to utilizing an alternative
benchmark rate. We cannot predict the effect of the potential
changes to or elimination of LIBOR or the establishment and use of
alternative rates or benchmarks and the corresponding effects on
our cost of capital.
The future success of our business is dependent upon, among other
things, macro-economic, geo-political, and industry conditions and
events, including their impact on new and used vehicle sales, the
availability of consumer credit, changes in consumer demand,
consumer confidence levels, fuel prices, personal discretionary
spending levels, interest rates, and unemployment rates; our
ability to obtain vehicles and parts from our manufacturers,
especially in light of supply chain disruptions due to natural
disasters, the shortage of microchips or other components, the
COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, challenges in sourcing
labor, or other disruptions; changes in the retail model either
from direct sales by manufacturers, a transition to an agency model
of sales, sales by online competitors, or from the expansion of
electric vehicles; the continued effect of COVID-19 on the global
economy, including our ability to react effectively to changing
business conditions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic; the rate of
inflation, including its impact on vehicle affordability; changes
in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; our ability
to consummate and integrate acquisitions; with respect to PTS,
changes in the financial health of its customers, labor strikes, or
work stoppages by its employees, a reduction in PTS' asset
utilization rates, continued availability from truck manufacturers
and suppliers of vehicles and parts for its fleet, changes in
values of used trucks which affects PTS' profitability on truck
sales and regulatory risks and related compliance costs; our
ability to realize returns on our significant capital investment in
new and upgraded dealership facilities; our ability to navigate a
rapidly changing automotive and truck landscape; our ability to
respond to new or enhanced regulations in both our domestic and
international markets relating to automotive dealerships and
vehicles sales, including those related to emissions standards, as
well as changes in consumer sentiment relating to commercial truck
sales that may hinder our or PTS' ability to maintain, acquire,
sell, or operate trucks; the success of our distribution of
commercial vehicles, engines, and power systems; natural disasters;
recall initiatives or other disruptions that interrupt the supply
of vehicles or parts to us; the outcome of legal and administrative
matters, and other factors over which management has limited
control. See Part I, Item 1A.
Risk Factors
above and "Forward-Looking Statements" below.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America requires the application of accounting policies that often
involve making estimates and employing judgments. Such judgments
influence the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses
recognized in our financial statements. Management, on an ongoing
basis, reviews these estimates and assumptions. Management may
determine that modifications in assumptions and estimates are
required, which may result in a material change in our results of
operations or financial position.
The following are the accounting policies applied in the
preparation of our financial statements that management believes
are most dependent upon the use of estimates and
assumptions.
Revenue Recognition
Dealership Vehicle, Parts, and Service Sales.
We record revenue for vehicle sales at a point in time when
vehicles are delivered, which is when the transfer of title, risks
and rewards of ownership, and control are considered passed to the
customer. We record revenue for vehicle service and collision work
over time as work is completed and when parts are delivered to our
customers. Sales promotions that we offer to customers are
accounted for as a reduction of revenues at the
time of sale. Rebates and other incentives offered directly to us
by manufacturers are recognized as a reduction of cost of sales.
Reimbursements of qualified advertising expenses are treated as a
reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses. The
amounts received under certain manufacturer rebate and incentive
programs are based on the attainment of program objectives, and
such earnings are recognized either upon the sale of the vehicle
for which the award was received or upon attainment of the
particular program goals if not associated with individual
vehicles. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to
governmental authorities are recorded on a net basis (excluded from
revenue). During 2022, 2021, and 2020, we earned $571.1 million,
$635.7 million, and $588.7 million, respectively, of rebates,
incentives, and reimbursements from manufacturers, of which $554.6
million, $620.3 million, and $575.4 million, respectively, was
recorded as a reduction of cost of sales. The remaining $16.5
million, $15.4 million, and $13.3 million was recorded as a
reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses during
2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
Dealership Finance and Insurance Sales.
Subsequent to the sale of a vehicle to a customer, we sell
installment sale contracts to various financial institutions on a
non-recourse basis (with specified exceptions) to mitigate the risk
of default. We receive a commission from the lender equal to either
the difference between the interest rate charged to the customer
and the interest rate set by the financing institution or a flat
fee. We also receive commissions for facilitating the sale of
various products to customers, including guaranteed vehicle
protection insurance, vehicle theft protection, and extended
service contracts. These commissions are recorded as revenue at a
point in time when the customer enters into the contract. Payment
is typically due and collected within 30 days subsequent to the
execution of the contract with the customer. In the case of finance
contracts, a customer may prepay or fail to pay their contract,
thereby terminating the contract. Customers may also terminate
extended service contracts and other insurance products, which are
fully paid at purchase, and become eligible for refunds of unused
premiums. In these circumstances, a portion of the commissions we
received may be charged back based on the terms of the contracts.
The revenue we record relating to these transactions is net of an
estimate of the amount of chargebacks we will be required to pay.
Our estimate is based upon our historical experience with similar
contracts, including the impact of refinance and default rates on
retail finance contracts and cancellation rates on extended service
contracts and other insurance products. Aggregate reserves relating
to chargeback activity were $38.4 million and $33.7 million as of
December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021,
respectively.
Commercial Vehicle Distribution and Other.
We record revenue from the distribution of vehicles, engines, and
other products at a point in time when delivered, which is when the
transfer of title, risks and rewards of ownership, and control are
considered passed to the customer. We record revenue for service or
repair work over time as work is completed and when parts are
delivered to our customers. For our long-term power generation
contracts, we record revenue over time as services are provided in
accordance with contract milestones.
Refer to the disclosures provided in Part II, Item 8, Note 2 of the
Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional
detail on revenue recognition.
Impairment Testing
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed for
impairment annually on October 1 and upon the occurrence of an
indicator of impairment through a comparison of its carrying amount
and estimated fair value. These indefinite-lived intangible assets
relate to franchise agreements with vehicle manufacturers and
distributors, which represent the estimated value of franchises
acquired in business combinations, and distribution agreements with
commercial vehicle manufacturers and other manufacturers, which
represent the estimated value for distribution rights acquired in
business combinations. An indicator of impairment exists if the
carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value, and an impairment
loss may be recognized up to that excess. The fair value is
determined using a discounted cash flow approach, which includes
assumptions about revenue and profitability growth, profit margins,
and the cost of capital. We also evaluate in connection with the
annual impairment testing whether events and circumstances continue
to support our assessment that the other indefinite-lived
intangible assets continue to have an indefinite life.
Goodwill impairment is assessed at the reporting unit level
annually on October 1 and upon the occurrence of an indicator of
impairment. Our operations are organized by management into
operating segments by line of business and geography. We have
determined that we have four reportable segments as defined in
generally accepted accounting principles for segment reporting: (i)
Retail Automotive, consisting of our retail automotive dealership
operations; (ii) Retail Commercial Truck, consisting of our retail
commercial truck dealership operations in the U.S. and Canada;
(iii) Other, consisting of our commercial vehicle and power systems
distribution operations; and (iv) Non-Automotive Investments,
consisting of our equity method investments in non-automotive
operations which includes our investment in PTS and other various
investments. We have determined that the dealerships in each of our
operating segments within the Retail Automotive reportable segment
are components that are aggregated into six reporting units for the
purpose of goodwill impairment testing as they (A) have similar
economic characteristics (all are automotive dealerships having
similar
margins), (B) offer similar products and services (all sell new
and/or used vehicles, service, parts, and third-party finance and
insurance products), (C) have similar target markets and customers
(generally individuals), and (D) have similar distribution and
marketing practices (all distribute products and services through
dealership facilities that market to customers in similar
fashions). The reporting units are Eastern, Central, and Western
United States, Used Vehicle Dealerships United States,
International, and Used Vehicle Dealerships International. Our
Retail Commercial Truck reportable segment has been determined to
represent one operating segment and reporting unit. The goodwill
included in our Other reportable segment relates primarily to our
commercial vehicle distribution operating segment. There is no
goodwill recorded in our Non-Automotive Investments reportable
segment.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, for our Retail Automotive,
Retail Commercial Truck, and Other reporting units, we prepared a
qualitative assessment of the carrying value of goodwill using the
criteria in ASC 350-20-35-3 to determine whether it is more likely
than not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its
carrying value. We concluded that for each of our reporting units,
except for certain reporting units within our Retail Automotive
reportable segment, that their fair values were more likely than
not greater than their carrying values. For certain reporting units
within our Retail Automotive reportable segment, we performed an
impairment test by comparing the estimated fair value of each
reporting unit with its carrying value. For the impairment test we
estimated the fair value of these Retail Automotive reporting units
using an “income” valuation approach. The “income” valuation
approach estimates our enterprise value using a net present value
model, which discounts projected free cash flows of our business
using the weighted average cost of capital as the discount rate. We
also validated the fair value for each reporting unit using the
income approach by calculating a cash earnings multiple and
determining whether the multiple was reasonable compared to recent
market transactions completed by the Company or in the
industry.
Investments
We account for each of our investments under the equity method,
pursuant to which we record our proportionate share of the
investee's income each period. The net book value of our
investments was $1,636.9 million and $1,688.1 million as of
December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively, including $1,590.9
million and $1,643.1 million relating to PTS as of
December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. We currently hold a
28.9% ownership interest in PTS.
Investments for which there is not a liquid, actively traded market
are reviewed periodically by management for indicators of
impairment. If an indicator of impairment is identified, management
estimates the fair value of the investment using a discounted cash
flow approach, which includes assumptions relating to revenue and
profitability growth, profit margins, residual values, and our cost
of capital. Declines in investment values that are deemed to be
other than temporary may result in an impairment charge reducing
the investments' carrying value to fair value.
Income Taxes
Tax regulations may require items to be included in our tax return
at different times than when those items are reflected in our
financial statements. Some of the differences are permanent, such
as expenses that are not deductible on our tax return, and some are
temporary differences, such as the timing of depreciation expense.
Temporary differences create deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets generally represent items that will be used as
a tax deduction or credit in our tax return in future years which
we have already recorded in our financial statements. Deferred tax
liabilities generally represent deductions taken on our tax return
that have not yet been recognized as an expense in our financial
statements. We establish valuation allowances for our deferred tax
assets if the amount of expected future taxable income is not more
likely than not to allow for the use of the deduction or
credit.
Refer to the disclosures provided in Part II, Item 8, Note 16 of
the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional
detail on our accounting for income taxes, including additional
discussion on the enactment of the Act and the resulting impact on
our financial statements.
Leases
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Our
operating leases primarily consist of land and facilities,
including certain dealerships and office space. We also have
equipment leases that primarily relate to office and computer
equipment, service and shop equipment, company vehicles, and other
miscellaneous items. We do not have any material leases,
individually or in the aggregate, classified as a finance leasing
arrangement.
Operating leases are included in “operating lease right-of-use
assets,” “accrued expenses and other current liabilities,” and
“long-term operating lease liabilities” on our Consolidated Balance
Sheet. Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are
recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease
payments over the lease term. Our
property leases are generally for an initial period between 5 and
20 years and are typically structured to include renewal options at
our election. We include renewal options that we are reasonably
certain to exercise in the measurement our lease liabilities and
right-of-use assets. As the rate implicit in the lease is generally
not readily determinable for our operating leases, the discount
rates used to determine the present value of our lease liability
are based on our incremental borrowing rate at the lease
commencement date and commensurate with the remaining lease term.
Our incremental borrowing rate for a lease is the rate of interest
we would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a
similar term for an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar
economic environment. Lease expense is recognized on a
straight-line basis over the lease term.
Refer to the disclosures provided in Part II, Item 8, Note 3 and
Note 11 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a
description of our operating leases.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Please see the disclosures provided under “Recent Accounting
Pronouncements” in Part II, Item 8, Note 1 of the Notes to our
Consolidated Financial Statements set forth below which are
incorporated by reference herein.
Results of Operations
The following tables present comparative financial data relating to
our operating performance in the aggregate and on a “same-store”
basis. Dealership results are included in same-store comparisons
when we have consolidated the acquired entity during the entirety
of both periods being compared. As an example, if a dealership were
acquired on January 15, 2020, the results of the acquired entity
would be included in annual same-store comparisons beginning with
the year ended December 31, 2022, and in quarterly same-store
comparisons beginning with the quarter ended June 30,
2021.
The results for
2021
include a tax expense of $10.8 million, or $0.13 per share, related
to revaluation of our U.K. deferred tax assets and liabilities due
to an increase in the U.K. corporate tax rate from 19% currently to
25%, beginning on April 1, 2023. We also incurred a $17.0 million
expense in connection with the redemption of our 5.50% senior
subordinated notes due in 2026 during the second quarter of 2021,
consisting of a $13.8 million redemption premium and the write-off
of $3.2 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, resulting in an
after-tax charge of $12.6 million, or $0.16 per
share.
In addition, we had a loss on investment for the revaluation of the
Nicole Group of $9.1 million, or $0.11 per share.
For the discussion and analysis comparing the results of operations
for 2020 to 2021, we refer you to Part II, Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
in the 2021 Form 10-K filed on February 18, 2022.
Retail Automotive Dealership New Vehicle Data
(In millions, except unit and per
unit amounts)
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2022 vs. 2021 |
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2021 vs. 2020 |
New Vehicle Data |
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2022 |
|
2021 |
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Change |
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% Change |
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2021 |
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2020 |
|
Change |
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% Change |
New retail unit sales |
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185,831 |
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195,384 |
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(9,553) |
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(4.9) |
% |
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195,384 |
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178,437 |
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16,947 |
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9.5 |
% |
Same-store new retail unit sales |
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173,936 |
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192,711 |
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(18,775) |
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(9.7) |
% |
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193,946 |
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175,873 |
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18,073 |
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10.3 |
% |
New retail sales revenue |
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$ |
10,050.5 |
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$ |
9,843.2 |
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$ |
207.3 |
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2.1 |
% |
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$ |
9,843.2 |
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$ |
8,080.5 |
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$ |
1,762.7 |
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21.8 |
% |
Same-store new retail sales revenue |
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$ |
9,399.0 |
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$ |
9,678.2 |
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$ |
(279.2) |
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(2.9) |
% |
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$ |
9,724.8 |
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$ |
7,994.5 |
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$ |
1,730.3 |
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21.6 |
% |
New retail sales revenue per unit |
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$ |
54,084 |
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$ |
50,379 |
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$ |
3,705 |
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7.4 |
% |
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$ |
50,379 |
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$ |
45,285 |
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$ |
5,094 |
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11.2 |
% |
Same-store new retail sales revenue per unit |
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$ |
54,037 |
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$ |
50,221 |
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$ |
3,816 |
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7.6 |
% |
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$ |
50,142 |
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$ |
45,456 |
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$ |
4,686 |
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10.3 |
% |
Gross profit — new |
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$ |
1,246.1 |
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$ |
1,045.5 |
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$ |
200.6 |
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19.2 |
% |
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$ |
1,045.5 |
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$ |
652.8 |
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$ |
392.7 |
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60.2 |
% |
Same-store gross profit — new |
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$ |
1,164.2 |
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$ |
1,023.2 |
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$ |
141.0 |
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13.8 |
% |
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$ |
1,026.4 |
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$ |
648.0 |
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$ |
378.4 |
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58.4 |
% |
Average gross profit per new vehicle retailed |
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$ |
6,705 |
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$ |
5,351 |
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$ |
1,354 |
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25.3 |
% |
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$ |
5,351 |
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$ |
3,659 |
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$ |
1,692 |
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46.2 |
% |
Same-store average gross profit per new vehicle
retailed |
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$ |
6,693 |
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$ |
5,309 |
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$ |
1,384 |
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26.1 |
% |
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$ |
5,292 |
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$ |
3,684 |
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$ |
1,608 |
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|
43.6 |
% |
Gross margin % — new |
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12.4 |
% |
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10.6 |
% |
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1.8 |
% |
|
17.0 |
% |
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10.6 |
% |
|
8.1 |
% |
|
2.5 |
% |
|
30.9 |
% |
Same-store gross margin % — new |
|
12.4 |
% |
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10.6 |
% |
|
1.8 |
% |
|
17.0 |
% |
|
10.6 |
% |
|
8.1 |
% |
|
2.5 |
% |
|
30.9 |
% |
Units
Retail unit sales of new vehicles decreased from 2021 to 2022 due
to an 18,775 unit, or 9.7%, decrease in same-store new retail unit
sales, partially offset by a 9,222 unit increase from net
dealership acquisitions. Same-store units decreased 13.4% in the
U.S. and decreased 2.1% internationally. Overall, new unit sales
decreased 9.7% in the U.S. and increased 5.2% internationally. We
believe the decrease in same-store unit sales is due to the
prolonged low supply of new vehicles available for sale caused by
supply chain issues discussed above, coupled with higher interest
rates and inflation, impacting the overall affordability of new
vehicles for customers.
Revenues
New vehicle retail sales revenue increased from 2021 to 2022 due to
a $486.5 million increase from net dealership acquisitions,
partially offset by a $279.2 million, or 2.9%, decrease in
same-store revenues. Excluding $376.6 million of unfavorable
foreign currency fluctuations, same-store new retail revenue
increased 1.0%. The decrease in same-store revenue is due to the
decrease in same-store new retail unit sales, which decreased
revenue by $942.9 million, partially offset by a $3,816 per unit
increase in same-store comparative average selling price
(notwithstanding a $2,165 per unit decrease attributable to
unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations), which increased revenue
by $663.7 million. We believe the increase in same-store
comparative average selling price is due to the prolonged low
supply of new vehicles available for sale, which has been caused by
supply chain issues discussed above.
Gross Profit
Retail gross profit from new vehicle sales increased from 2021 to
2022 due to a $141.0 million, or 13.8%, increase in same-store
gross profit, coupled with a $59.6 million increase from net
dealership acquisitions. Excluding $44.1 million of unfavorable
foreign currency fluctuations, same-store gross profit increased
18.1%. The increase in same-store gross profit is due to a $1,384
per unit increase in same-store comparative average gross profit
(notwithstanding a $254 per unit decrease attributable to
unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations), which increased gross
profit by $240.7 million, partially
offset by the decrease in same-store new retail unit sales, which
decreased gross profit by $99.7 million. We believe the increase in
same-store comparative average gross profit per unit is due to the
prolonged low supply of new vehicles available for sale, which has
been caused by supply chain issues discussed above.
Retail Automotive Dealership Used Vehicle Data
(In millions, except unit and per unit amounts)
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2022 vs. 2021 |
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2021 vs. 2020 |
Used Vehicle Data |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Change |
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% Change |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Change |
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% Change |
Used retail unit sales |
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261,739 |
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264,520 |
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(2,781) |
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(1.1) |
% |
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264,520 |
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233,469 |
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31,051 |
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13.3 |
% |
Same-store used retail unit sales |
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247,041 |
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259,489 |
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(12,448) |
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(4.8) |
% |
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257,386 |
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230,468 |
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26,918 |
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11.7 |
% |
Used retail sales revenue |
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$ |
9,011.6 |
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$ |
8,549.0 |
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$ |
462.6 |
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5.4 |
% |
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$ |
8,549.0 |
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$ |
6,414.7 |
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$ |
2,134.3 |
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33.3 |
% |
Same-store used retail sales revenue |
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$ |
8,527.8 |
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$ |
8,380.4 |
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$ |
147.4 |
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1.8 |
% |
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$ |
8,360.6 |
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$ |
6,343.0 |
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$ |
2,017.6 |
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31.8 |
% |
Used retail sales revenue per unit |
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$ |
34,430 |
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$ |
32,319 |
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$ |
2,111 |
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6.5 |
% |
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$ |
32,319 |
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$ |
27,476 |
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$ |
4,843 |
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17.6 |
% |
Same-store used retail sales revenue per unit |
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$ |
34,520 |
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$ |
32,296 |
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$ |
2,224 |
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6.9 |
% |
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$ |
32,483 |
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$ |
27,522 |
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$ |
4,961 |
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|
18.0 |
% |
Gross profit — used |
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$ |
543.1 |
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$ |
666.6 |
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$ |
(123.5) |
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(18.5) |
% |
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$ |
666.6 |
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$ |
388.9 |
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$ |
277.7 |
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|
71.4 |
% |
Same-store gross profit — used |
|
$ |
515.5 |
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$ |
652.4 |
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$ |
(136.9) |
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(21.0) |
% |
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$ |
652.5 |
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$ |
386.0 |
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$ |
266.5 |
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|
69.0 |
% |
Average gross profit per used vehicle retailed |
|
$ |
2,075 |
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$ |
2,520 |
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$ |
(445) |
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(17.7) |
% |
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$ |
2,520 |
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$ |
1,666 |
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$ |
854 |
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|
51.3 |
% |
Same-store average gross profit per used vehicle
retailed |
|
$ |
2,087 |
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$ |
2,514 |
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$ |
(427) |
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(17.0) |
% |
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$ |
2,535 |
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$ |
1,675 |
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$ |
860 |
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|
51.3 |
% |
Gross margin % — used |
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6.0 |
% |
|
7.8 |
% |
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(1.8) |
% |
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(23.1) |
% |
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7.8 |
% |
|
6.1 |
% |
|
1.7 |
% |
|
27.9 |
% |
Same-store gross margin % — used |
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6.0 |
% |
|
7.8 |
% |
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(1.8) |
% |
|
(23.1) |
% |
|
7.8 |
% |
|
6.1 |
% |
|
1.7 |
% |
|
27.9 |
% |
Units
Retail unit sales of used vehicles decreased from 2021 to 2022 due
to a 12,448 unit, or 4.8%, decrease in same-store used retail unit
sales, partially offset by a 9,667 unit increase from net
dealership acquisitions. Our same-store units decreased 10.2% in
the U.S. and increased 0.5% internationally. Same-store
retail units for our U.S. and U.K. CarShop used vehicle dealerships
decreased 23.9% and increased 17.2%, respectively.
Overall, our used units decreased 7.4% in the U.S. and increased
5.1% internationally. We believe the decrease in same-store unit
sales in the U.S. is primarily due to higher used unit prices
attributable to the prolonged low overall vehicle inventory
availability for sale caused by supply chain issues discussed
above, coupled with higher interest rates and inflation, impacting
the overall affordability of used vehicles for customers. We
believe the increase in same-store unit sales in the U.K. is
primarily due to the absence of lockdown restrictions that were
primarily in place during the first half of 2021 due to
COVID-19.
Revenues
Used vehicle retail sales revenue increased from 2021 to 2022 due
to a $315.2 million increase from net dealership acquisitions,
coupled with a $147.4 million, or 1.8%, increase in same-store
revenues. Excluding $501.5 million of unfavorable foreign currency
fluctuations, same-store used retail revenue increased 7.7%. The
increase in same-store revenue is due to a $2,224 per unit increase
in same-store comparative average selling price (notwithstanding a
$2,030 per unit decrease attributable to unfavorable foreign
currency fluctuations), which increased revenue by $549.4 million,
partially offset by the decrease in same-store used retail unit
sales, which decreased revenue by $402.0 million. The average sales
price per unit for our CarShop used vehicle dealerships increased
3.0% to $20,136.
We believe the
increase
in same-store comparative average selling price
is primarily due to higher used unit prices attributable to the
prolonged low
overall vehicle inventory availability for sale, which has been
caused by supply chain issues discussed above, impacting the
overall affordability of used vehicles for
customers.
Gross Profit
Retail gross profit from used vehicle sales decreased from 2021 to
2022 due to a $136.9 million, or 21.0%, decrease in same-store
gross profit, partially offset by a $13.4 million increase from net
dealership acquisitions. Excluding $26.4 million of unfavorable
foreign currency fluctuations, same-store gross profit decreased
16.9%. The decrease in same-store gross profit is due to a $427 per
unit decrease in same-store comparative average gross profit
(including a $107 per unit decrease attributable to unfavorable
foreign currency fluctuations), which decreased gross profit by
$105.5 million, coupled with the decrease in same-store used retail
unit sales, which decreased gross profit by $31.4 million. The
average gross profit per unit for our CarShop used vehicle
dealerships decreased 36.5% to $758. We believe the decrease in
same-store comparative average gross profit per unit is primarily
due to the more challenging used vehicle environment as consumers
face increased costs of acquiring used vehicles resulting from the
prolonged low supply of new vehicles available for sale, which
decreased our gross margin.
Retail Automotive Dealership Finance and Insurance
Data
(In millions, except unit and per
unit amounts)
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2022 vs. 2021 |
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2021 vs. 2020 |
Finance and Insurance Data |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Change |
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% Change |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Change |
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% Change |
Total retail unit sales |
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447,570 |
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459,904 |
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(12,334) |
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(2.7) |
% |
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459,904 |
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411,906 |
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47,998 |
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|
11.7 |
% |
Total same-store retail unit sales |
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420,977 |
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452,200 |
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(31,223) |
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(6.9) |
% |
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451,332 |
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406,341 |
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44,991 |
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|
11.1 |
% |
Finance and insurance revenue |
|
$ |
848.1 |
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$ |
780.5 |
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$ |
67.6 |
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|
8.7 |
% |
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$ |
780.5 |
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$ |
576.3 |
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$ |
204.2 |
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|
35.4 |
% |
Same-store finance and insurance revenue |
|
$ |
811.0 |
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$ |
770.1 |
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|
$ |
40.9 |
|
|
5.3 |
% |
|
$ |
768.5 |
|
|
$ |
570.1 |
|
|
$ |
198.4 |
|
|
34.8 |
% |
Finance and insurance revenue per unit |
|
$ |
1,895 |
|
|
$ |
1,697 |
|
|
$ |
198 |
|
|
11.7 |
% |
|
$ |
1,697 |
|
|
$ |
1,399 |
|
|
$ |
298 |
|
|
21.3 |
% |
Same-store finance and insurance revenue per unit |
|
$ |
1,926 |
|
|
$ |
1,703 |
|
|
$ |
223 |
|
|
13.1 |
% |
|
$ |
1,703 |
|
|
$ |
1,403 |
|
|
$ |
300 |
|
|
21.4 |
% |
Finance and insurance revenue increased from 2021 to 2022 due to a
$40.9 million, or 5.3%, increase in same-store revenues, coupled
with a $26.7 million increase from net dealership acquisitions.
Excluding $33.5 million of unfavorable foreign currency
fluctuations, same-store finance and insurance revenue increased
9.7%. The increase in same-store revenue is due to a $223 per unit
increase in same-store comparative average finance and insurance
revenue (notwithstanding an $80 per unit decrease attributable to
unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations), which increased revenue
by $93.9 million, partially offset by the decrease in same-store
retail unit sales, which decreased revenue by $53.0 million.
Finance and insurance revenue per unit increased 20.5% in the U.S.
and increased 1.2% in the U.K.
We believe the increase in same-store finance and insurance revenue
per unit is primarily due to higher average selling prices of new
and used vehicles and changes
in the sales mix of new vehicles, with an increased percentage of
purchases and decreased percentage of leasing. The higher mix of
purchases have also driven increased product penetration rates,
coupled with
our efforts to increase finance and insurance penetration, which
include implementing interactive digital customer sales platforms,
additional training, and targeting underperforming locations, in
addition to the increase in
average selling price per unit of new and used
vehicles.
Retail Automotive Dealership Service and Parts Data
(In millions)
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2022 vs. 2021 |
|
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|
2021 vs. 2020 |
Service and Parts Data |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Change |
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% Change |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
Service and parts revenue |
|
$ |
2,426.7 |
|
|
$ |
2,165.6 |
|
|
$ |
261.1 |
|
|
12.1 |
% |
|
$ |
2,165.6 |
|
|
$ |
1,883.7 |
|
|
$ |
281.9 |
|
|
15.0 |
% |
Same-store service and parts revenue |
|
$ |
2,272.7 |
|
|
$ |
2,130.3 |
|
|
$ |
142.4 |
|
|
6.7 |
% |
|
$ |
2,141.0 |
|
|
$ |
1,857.2 |
|
|
$ |
283.8 |
|
|
15.3 |
% |
Gross profit — service and parts |
|
$ |
1,439.4 |
|
|
$ |
1,307.3 |
|
|
$ |
132.1 |
|
|
10.1 |
% |
|
$ |
1,307.3 |
|
|
$ |
1,127.4 |
|
|
$ |
179.9 |
|
|
16.0 |
% |
Same-store service and parts gross profit |
|
$ |
1,355.9 |
|
|
$ |
1,285.6 |
|
|
$ |
70.3 |
|
|
5.5 |
% |
|
$ |
1,291.7 |
|
|
$ |
1,113.0 |
|
|
$ |
178.7 |
|
|
16.1 |
% |
Gross margin % — service and parts |
|
59.3 |
% |
|
60.4 |
% |
|
(1.1) |
% |
|
(1.8) |
% |
|
60.4 |
% |
|
59.9 |
% |
|
0.5 |
% |
|
0.8 |
% |
Same-store service and parts gross margin % |
|
59.7 |
% |
|
60.3 |
% |
|
(0.6) |
% |
|
(1.0) |
% |
|
60.3 |
% |
|
59.9 |
% |
|
0.4 |
% |
|
0.7 |
% |
Revenues
Service and parts revenue increased from 2021 to 2022 with an
increase of 13.0% in the U.S. and an increase of 10.1%
internationally. The increase in service and parts revenue is due
to a $142.4 million, or 6.7%, increase in same-store revenues,
coupled with a $118.7 million increase from net dealership
acquisitions. Excluding $85.2 million of unfavorable foreign
currency fluctuations, same-store revenue increased 10.7%. The
increase in same-store revenue is due to a $123.8 million, or 8.0%,
increase in customer pay revenue; a $15.6 million, or 12.2%,
increase in vehicle preparation and body shop revenue; and a $3.0
million, or 0.6%, increase in warranty revenue. We believe the
increase in same-store service and parts revenue is related to
increases in vehicle miles traveled compared to the same period
last year, coupled with our efforts to proactively increase
customer pay service work and improve technician efficiency, as
well as increases in effective labor rates and the retail cost of
parts due to inflation.
Gross Profit
Service and parts gross profit increased from 2021 to 2022 due to a
$70.3 million, or 5.5%, increase in same-store gross profit,
coupled with a $61.8 million increase from net dealership
acquisitions. Excluding $49.1 million of unfavorable foreign
currency fluctuations, same-store gross profit increased 9.3%. The
increase in same-store gross profit is due to the increase in
same-store revenues, which increased gross profit by $84.9 million,
partially offset by a 0.6% decrease in same-store gross margin,
which decreased gross profit by $14.6 million. The increase in
same-store gross profit is due to a $52.0 million, or 6.9%,
increase in customer pay gross profit; a $15.2 million, or 5.4%,
increase in vehicle preparation and body shop gross profit; and a
$3.1 million, or 1.2%, increase in warranty gross
profit.
Retail Commercial Truck Dealership Data
(In millions, except unit and per unit amounts)
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2022 vs. 2021 |
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2021 vs. 2020 |
New Commercial Truck Data |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Change |
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% Change |
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2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
New retail unit sales |
|
17,932 |
|
13,000 |
|
4,932 |
|
|
37.9 |
% |
|
13,000 |
|
11,324 |
|
1,676 |
|
|
14.8 |
% |
Same-store new retail unit sales |
|
14,078 |
|
10,983 |
|
3,095 |
|
|
28.2 |
% |
|
10,983 |
|
11,324 |
|
(341) |
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|
(3.0) |
% |
New retail sales revenue |
|
$ |
2,308.7 |
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$ |
1,540.1 |
|
$ |
768.6 |
|
|
49.9 |
% |
|
$ |
1,540.1 |
|
$ |
1,315.9 |
|
$ |
224.2 |
|
|
17.0 |
% |
Same-store new retail sales revenue |
|
$ |
1,813.6 |
|
$ |
1,322.3 |
|
$ |
491.3 |
|
|
37.2 |
% |
|
$ |
1,322.3 |
|
$ |
1,315.9 |
|
$ |
6.4 |
|
|
0.5 |
% |
New retail sales revenue per unit |
|
$ |
128,750 |
|
$ |
118,467 |
|
$ |
10,283 |
|
|
8.7 |
% |
|
$ |
118,467 |
|
$ |
116,201 |
|
$ |
2,266 |
|
|
2.0 |
% |
Same-store new retail sales revenue per unit |
|
$ |
128,828 |
|
$ |
120,399 |
|
$ |
8,429 |
|
|
7.0 |
% |
|
$ |
120,399 |
|
$ |
116,201 |
|
$ |
4,198 |
|
|
3.6 |
% |
Gross profit — new |
|
$ |
126.4 |
|
$ |
80.2 |
|
$ |
46.2 |
|
|
57.6 |
% |
|
$ |
80.2 |
|
$ |
50.4 |
|
$ |
29.8 |
|
|
59.1 |
% |
Same-store gross profit — new |
|
$ |
101.7 |
|
$ |
72.8 |
|
$ |
28.9 |
|
|
39.7 |
% |
|
$ |
72.8 |
|
$ |
50.4 |
|
$ |
22.4 |
|
|
44.4 |
% |
Average gross profit per new truck retailed |
|
$ |
7,048 |
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$ |
6,166 |
|
$ |
882 |
|
|
14.3 |
% |
|
$ |
6,166 |
|
$ |
4,451 |
|
$ |
1,715 |
|
|
38.5 |
% |
Same-store average gross profit per new truck retailed |
|
$ |
7,225 |
|
$ |
6,628 |
|
$ |
597 |
|
|
9.0 |
% |
|
$ |
6,628 |
|
$ |
4,451 |
|
$ |
2,177 |
|
|
48.9 |
% |
Gross margin % — new |
|
5.5 |
% |
|
5.2 |
% |
|
0.3 |
% |
|
5.8 |
% |
|
5.2 |
% |
|
3.8 |
% |
|
1.4 |
% |
|
36.8 |
% |
Same-store gross margin % — new |
|
5.6 |
% |
|
5.5 |
% |
|
0.1 |
% |
|
1.8 |
% |
|
5.5 |
% |
|
3.8 |
% |
|
1.7 |
% |
|
44.7 |
% |
Units
Retail unit sales of new trucks increased from 2021 to 2022 due to
a 3,095 unit, or 28.2%, increase in same-store new retail unit
sales, coupled with a 1,837 unit increase from net dealership
acquisitions. We believe the increase in same-store unit sales is
primarily due to the increased replacement demand for medium- and
heavy-duty trucks, coupled with the timing of production recovery
from production delays during 2021, partially offset by the supply
chain issues discussed above.
Revenues
New commercial truck retail sales revenue increased from 2021 to
2022 due to a $491.3 million, or 37.2%, increase in same-store
revenues, coupled with a $277.3 million increase from net
dealership acquisitions. The increase in same-store revenue is due
to the increase in same-store new retail unit sales, which
increased revenue by $398.7 million, coupled with an $8,429 per
unit increase in same-store comparative average selling price,
which increased revenue by $92.6 million. We believe the increase
in same-store comparative average selling price is due to higher
prices driven by replacement demand and surcharges initiated by the
manufacturer related to supply chain challenges and cost increases
for items such as commodities, logistics, and wages.
Gross Profit
New commercial truck retail gross profit increased from 2021 to
2022 due to a $28.9 million, or 39.7%, increase in same-store gross
profit, coupled with a $17.3 million increase from net dealership
acquisitions. The increase in same-store gross profit is due to the
increase in same-store new retail unit sales, which increased gross
profit by $22.3 million, coupled with a $597 per unit increase in
same-store comparative average gross profit, which increased gross
profit by $6.6 million. We believe the increase in same-store
comparative average gross profit per unit is attributed to
increased customer demand and the prolonged limited supply of new
trucks available for sale, which has been caused by supply chain
issues discussed above.
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2022 vs. 2021 |
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2021 vs. 2020 |
Used Commercial Truck Data |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
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Change |
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% Change |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Change |
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% Change |
Used retail unit sales |
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2,669 |
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|
3,431 |
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(762) |
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(22.2) |
% |
|
3,431 |
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|
3,826 |
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(395) |
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(10.3) |
% |
Same-store used retail unit sales |
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2,115 |
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|
3,191 |
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(1,076) |
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(33.7) |
% |
|
3,191 |
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|
3,826 |
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(635) |
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(16.6) |
% |
Used retail sales revenue |
|
$ |
301.3 |
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$ |
270.6 |
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$ |
30.7 |
|
|
11.3 |
% |
|
$ |
270.6 |
|
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$ |
194.2 |
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$ |
76.4 |
|
|
39.3 |
% |
Same-store used retail sales revenue |
|
$ |
239.1 |
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$ |
251.3 |
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$ |
(12.2) |
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(4.9) |
% |
|
$ |
251.3 |
|
|
$ |
194.2 |
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|
$ |
57.1 |
|
|
29.4 |
% |
Used retail sales revenue per unit |
|
$ |
112,900 |
|
|
$ |
78,874 |
|
|
$ |
34,026 |
|
|
43.1 |
% |
|
$ |
78,874 |
|
|
$ |
50,747 |
|
|
$ |
28,127 |
|
|
55.4 |
% |
Same-store used retail sales revenue per unit |
|
$ |
113,072 |
|
|
$ |
78,766 |
|
|
$ |
34,306 |
|
|
43.6 |
% |
|
$ |
78,766 |
|
|
$ |
50,747 |
|
|
$ |
28,019 |
|
|
55.2 |
% |
Gross profit — used |
|
$ |
22.0 |
|
|
$ |
48.1 |
|
|
$ |
(26.1) |
|
|
(54.3) |
% |
|
$ |
48.1 |
|
|
$ |
0.4 |
|
|
$ |
47.7 |
|
|
11,925.0 |
% |
Same-store gross profit — used |
|
$ |
17.1 |
|
|
$ |
44.3 |
|
|
$ |
(27.2) |
|
|
(61.4) |
% |
|
$ |
44.3 |
|
|
$ |
0.4 |
|
|
$ |
43.9 |
|
|
10,975.0 |
% |
Average gross profit per used truck retailed |
|
$ |
8,247 |
|
|
$ |
14,015 |
|
|
$ |
(5,768) |
|
|
(41.2) |
% |
|
$ |
14,015 |
|
|
$ |
97 |
|
|
$ |
13,918 |
|
|
14,348.5 |
% |
Same-store average gross profit per used truck retailed |
|
$ |
8,064 |
|
|
$ |
13,872 |
|
|
$ |
(5,808) |
|
|
(41.9) |
% |
|
$ |
13,872 |
|
|
$ |
97 |
|
|
$ |
13,775 |
|
|
14,201.0 |
% |
Gross margin % — used |
|
7.3 |
% |
|
17.8 |
% |
|
(10.5) |
% |
|
(59.0) |
% |
|
17.8 |
% |
|
0.2 |
% |
|
17.6 |
% |
|
8,800.0 |
% |
Same-store gross margin % — used |
|
7.2 |
% |
|
17.6 |
% |
|
(10.4) |
% |
|
(59.1) |
% |
|
17.6 |
% |
|
0.2 |
% |
|
17.4 |
% |
|
8,700.0 |
% |
Units
Retail unit sales of used trucks decreased from 2021 to 2022 due to
a 1,076 unit, or 33.7%, decrease in same-store retail unit sales,
partially offset by a 314 unit increase from net dealership
acquisitions. We believe the decrease in same-store unit sales is
primarily due to the lack of availability of used truck inventory
for acquisition due to the supply chain issues discussed above as
customers retained their existing truck fleet.
Revenues
Used commercial truck retail sales revenue increased from 2021 to
2022 due to a $42.9 million increase from net dealership
acquisitions, partially offset by a $12.2 million, or 4.9%,
decrease in same-store revenues. The decrease in same-store revenue
is due to the decrease in same-store used retail unit sales, which
decreased revenue by $84.8 million, partially offset by a $34,306
per unit increase in same-store comparative average selling price,
which increased revenue by $72.6 million. We believe the
increase
in same-store comparative average selling price
is primarily due to the supply constraints and lack of availability
of new trucks in the market which drove higher demand for used
trucks.
Gross Profit
Used commercial truck retail gross profit decreased from 2021 to
2022 due to a $27.2 million, or 61.4%, decrease in same-store gross
profit, partially offset by a $1.1 million increase from net
dealership acquisitions. The decrease in same-store gross profit is
due to the decrease in same-store used retail unit sales, which
decreased gross profit by $14.9 million, coupled with a $5,808 per
unit decrease in same-store comparative average gross profit, which
decreased gross profit by $12.3 million. We believe the decrease in
same-store comparative average gross profit per unit is primarily
due to the increased cost of acquiring used trucks.
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2022 vs. 2021 |
|
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|
2021 vs. 2020 |
Service and Parts Data |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
Service and parts revenue |
|
$ |
852.2 |
|
$ |
609.0 |
|
$ |
243.2 |
|
|
39.9 |
% |
|
$ |
609.0 |
|
$ |
478.1 |
|
$ |
130.9 |
|
|
27.4 |
% |
Same-store service and parts revenue |
|
$ |
653.7 |
|
$ |
537.6 |
|
$ |
116.1 |
|
|
21.6 |
% |
|
$ |
537.6 |
|
$ |
478.1 |
|
$ |
59.5 |
|
|
12.4 |
% |
Gross profit — service and parts |
|
$ |
360.5 |
|
$ |
257.0 |
|
$ |
103.5 |
|
|
40.3 |
% |
|
$ |
257.0 |
|
$ |
207.3 |
|
$ |
49.7 |
|
|
24.0 |
% |
Same-store service and parts gross profit |
|
$ |
277.8 |
|
$ |
228.3 |
|
$ |
49.5 |
|
|
21.7 |
% |
|
$ |
228.3 |
|
$ |
207.3 |
|
$ |
21.0 |
|
|
10.1 |
% |
Gross margin % — service and parts |
|
42.3% |
|
42.2% |
|
0.1 |
% |
|
0.2 |
% |
|
42.2% |
|
43.4% |
|
(1.2) |
% |
|
(2.8) |
% |
Same-store service and parts gross margin % |
|
42.5% |
|
42.5% |
|
— |
% |
|
— |
% |
|
42.5% |
|
43.4% |
|
(0.9) |
% |
|
(2.1) |
% |
Revenues
Service and parts revenue increased from 2021 to 2022 due to a
$127.1 million increase from net dealership acquisitions, coupled
with a $116.1 million, or 21.6%, increase in same-store revenues.
Customer pay work represented approximately 81.0% of PTG's service
and parts revenue, largely due to the significant amount of retail
sales of parts and accessories. The increase in same-store revenue
is due to a $99.9 million, or 23.4%, increase in customer pay
revenue; a $14.7 million, or 16.8%, increase in warranty revenue;
and a $1.5 million, or 6.8%, increase in body shop revenue. We
believe the increase in same-store service and parts revenue is
being driven by the prolonged replacement cycle of trucks due to
supply shortages of new trucks in the market, higher utilization by
customers of existing trucks, and as a result, increased mileage
accumulation across existing fleets.
Gross Profit
Service and parts gross profit increased from 2021 to 2022 due to a
$54.0 million increase from net dealership acquisitions, coupled
with a $49.5 million, or 21.7%, increase in same-store gross
profit. The increase in same-store gross profit is due to the
increase in same-store revenues, which increased gross profit by
$49.5 million. The increase in same-store gross profit is due to a
$39.7 million, or 25.4%, increase in customer pay gross profit; an
$8.0 million, or 16.0%, increase in warranty gross profit; and a
$1.8 million, or 8.4%, increase in body shop gross
profit.
Commercial Vehicle Distribution and Other Data
(In millions, except unit amounts)
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|
2022 vs. 2021 |
|
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|
|
|
2021 vs. 2020 |
Penske Australia Data |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
Commercial vehicle units (wholesale and retail) |
|
1,229 |
|
1,628 |
|
(399) |
|
|
(24.5) |
% |
|
1,628 |
|
966 |
|
662 |
|
|
68.5 |
% |
Power systems units |
|
1,430 |
|
1,123 |
|
307 |
|
|
27.3 |
% |
|
1,123 |
|
1,058 |
|
65 |
|
|
6.1 |
% |
Sales revenue |
|
$ |
578.8 |
|
$ |
575.7 |
|
$ |
3.1 |
|
|
0.5 |
% |
|
$ |
575.7 |
|
$ |
454.2 |
|
$ |
121.5 |
|
|
26.8 |
% |
Gross profit |
|
$ |
157.3 |
|
$ |
153.7 |
|
$ |
3.6 |
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
$ |
153.7 |
|
$ |
122.3 |
|
$ |
31.4 |
|
|
25.7 |
% |
Penske Australia primarily distributes and services commercial
vehicles, engines, and power systems. This business generated
$578.8 million of revenue during 2022 compared to $575.7 million of
revenue during 2021, an increase of 0.5%. This business also
generated $157.3 million of gross profit during 2022 compared to
$153.7 million of gross profit during 2021, an increase of
2.3%.
Excluding $50.4 million of unfavorable foreign currency
fluctuations, revenues increased 9.3% primarily due to an increase
in sales from our energy solutions and mining product lines, as
well as an increase in sales from service and parts, partially
offset by supply chain constraints. Excluding $13.4 million of
unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations, gross profit increased
11.1% primarily due to an increase in commercial vehicle gross
profit per unit and an increase in gross profit per unit in our
power generation product lines.
Selling, General, and Administrative Data
(In millions)
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2022 vs. 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
2021 vs. 2020 |
Selling, General, and Administrative Data |
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
Personnel expense |
|
$ |
2,013.3 |
|
|
$ |
1,848.9 |
|
|
$ |
164.4 |
|
|
8.9 |
% |
|
$ |
1,848.9 |
|
|
$ |
1,402.4 |
|
|
$ |
446.5 |
|
|
31.8 |
% |
Advertising expense |
|
$ |
122.0 |
|
|
$ |
119.2 |
|
|
$ |
2.8 |
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
$ |
119.2 |
|
|
$ |
81.1 |
|
|
$ |
38.1 |
|
|
47.0 |
% |
Rent & related expense |
|
$ |
370.7 |
|
|
$ |
342.7 |
|
|
$ |
28.0 |
|
|
8.2 |
% |
|
$ |
342.7 |
|
|
$ |
316.6 |
|
|
$ |
26.1 |
|
|
8.2 |
% |
Other expense |
|
$ |
717.7 |
|
|
$ |
652.1 |
|
|
$ |
65.6 |
|
|
10.1 |
% |
|
$ |
652.1 |
|
|
$ |
564.4 |
|
|
$ |
87.7 |
|
|
15.5 |
% |
Total SG&A expenses |
|
$ |
3,223.7 |
|
|
$ |
2,962.9 |
|
|
$ |
260.8 |
|
|
8.8 |
% |
|
$ |
2,962.9 |
|
|
$ |
2,364.5 |
|
|
$ |
598.4 |
|
|
25.3 |
% |
Same-store SG&A expenses |
|
$ |
2,988.0 |
|
|
$ |
2,900.4 |
|
|
$ |
87.6 |
|
|
3.0 |
% |
|
$ |
2,893.3 |
|
|
$ |
2,334.3 |
|
|
$ |
559.0 |
|
|
23.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Personnel expense as % of gross profit |
|
41.6 |
% |
|
41.6 |
% |
|
— |
% |
|
— |
% |
|
41.6 |
% |
|
44.0 |
% |
|
(2.4) |
% |
|
(5.5) |
% |
Advertising expense as % of gross profit |
|
2.5 |
% |
|
2.7 |
% |
|
(0.2) |
% |
|
(7.4) |
% |
|
2.7 |
% |
|
2.5 |
% |
|
0.2 |
% |
|
8.0 |
% |
Rent & related expense as % of gross profit |
|
7.7 |
% |
|
7.7 |
% |
|
— |
% |
|
— |
% |
|
7.7 |
% |
|
9.9 |
% |
|
(2.2) |
% |
|
(22.2) |
% |
Other expense as % of gross profit |
|
14.8 |
% |
|
14.7 |
% |
|
0.1 |
% |
|
0.7 |
% |
|
14.7 |
% |
|
17.9 |
% |
|
(3.2) |
% |
|
(17.9) |
% |
Total SG&A expenses as % of gross profit |
|
66.6 |
% |
|
66.7 |
% |
|
(0.1) |
% |
|
(0.1) |
% |
|
66.7 |
% |
|
74.3 |
% |
|
(7.6) |
% |
|
(10.2) |
% |
Same-store SG&A expenses as % of same-store gross
profit |
|
66.6 |
% |
|
67.0 |
% |
|
(0.4) |
% |
|
(0.6) |
% |
|
66.7 |
% |
|
74.0 |
% |
|
(7.3) |
% |
|
(9.9) |
% |
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”)
increased from 2021 to 2022 due to a $173.2 million increase from
net acquisitions, coupled with an $87.6 million, or 3.0%, increase
in same-store SG&A. Excluding $127.2 million of favorable
foreign currency fluctuations, same-store SG&A increased 7.4%.
We believe the increase in same-store SG&A expenses is
primarily due to the inflationary effect on our personnel, rent,
and other expenses.
SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenue were 11.6% each
year in 2022, 2021, and 2020 and as a percentage of gross profit
were 66.6%, 66.7%, and 74.3%, in 2022, 2021, and 2020,
respectively.
Depreciation
(In millions)
|
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|
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|
2022 vs. 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
2022 vs. 2021 |
|
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
Depreciation |
|
$ |
127.3 |
|
|
$ |
121.5 |
|
|
$ |
5.8 |
|
|
4.8 |
% |
|
$ |
121.5 |
|
|
$ |
115.5 |
|
|
$ |
6.0 |
|
|
5.2 |
% |
Depreciation increased from 2021 to 2022 due to a $7.5 million
increase from net dealership acquisitions, partially offset by a
$1.7 million, or 1.4%, decrease in same-store
depreciation.
Floor Plan Interest Expense
(In millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
2022 vs. 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
2021 vs. 2020 |
|
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
Floor plan interest expense |
|
$ |
52.4 |
|
|
$ |
26.2 |
|
|
$ |
26.2 |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
26.2 |
|
|
$ |
46.3 |
|
|
$ |
(20.1) |
|
|
(43.4) |
% |
Floor plan interest expense increased from 2021 to 2022 due to a
$23.2 million, or 90.0%, increase in same-store floor plan interest
expense, coupled with a $3.0 million increase from net
acquisitions. We believe the overall increase is primarily due to
increases in applicable rates, coupled with increases in amounts
outstanding under floor plan arrangements.
Other Interest Expense
(In millions)
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|
2022 vs. 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
2021 vs. 2020 |
|
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
Other interest expense |
|
$ |
70.4 |
|
|
$ |
68.6 |
|
|
$ |
1.8 |
|
|
2.6 |
% |
|
$ |
68.6 |
|
|
$ |
111.0 |
|
|
$ |
(42.4) |
|
|
(38.2) |
% |
Other interest expense increased from 2021 to 2022 primarily due to
increases in applicable rates, partially offset by the redemption
and refinancing of our 5.50% senior subordinated notes during 2021,
generating interest savings.
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
(In millions)
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|
|
2022 vs. 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
2021 vs. 2020 |
|
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
Equity in earnings of affiliates |
|
$ |
494.2 |
|
|
$ |
374.5 |
|
|
$ |
119.7 |
|
|
32.0 |
% |
|
$ |
374.5 |
|
|
$ |
169.0 |
|
|
$ |
205.5 |
|
|
121.6 |
% |
Equity in earnings of affiliates increased from 2021 to 2022 due to
a $124.2 million, or 34.0%, increase in earnings from our
investment in PTS, coupled with the increase in earnings from our
retail automotive joint ventures which were partially offset by the
decrease in equity earnings from our previous joint venture in
Japan as we no longer include the results of this business in this
line item due to our acquiring 100% of this joint venture. We
believe the increase in our PTS equity earnings is due to improved
PTS operating results, most significantly in its commercial rental
business due to strong utilization, a larger fleet, favorable
pricing, and higher gains from the sale of revenue earning
vehicles, as well as continued strong demand and profitability for
commercial rental trucks and full-service leasing.
Income Taxes
(In millions)
|
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|
|
|
2022 vs. 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
2021 vs. 2020 |
|
|
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
|
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Change |
|
% Change |
Income taxes |
|
$ |
473.0 |
|
|
$ |
416.3 |
|
|
$ |
56.7 |
|
|
13.6 |
% |
|
$ |
416.3 |
|
|
$ |
162.7 |
|
|
$ |
253.6 |
|
|
155.9 |
% |
Income taxes increased from
2021
to
2022
primarily due to a $251.5 million increase in our pre-tax income
compared to the prior year. Our effective tax rate was 25.4%
during
2022
compared to 25.9% during
2021 primarily due to fluctuations in our geographic pre-tax income
mix, coupled with the increase in net income tax expense in the
prior year of $10.8 million related to U.K. tax legislation
changes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash requirements are primarily for working capital, inventory
financing, the acquisition of new businesses, the improvement and
expansion of existing facilities, the purchase or construction of
new facilities, debt service and repayments, dividends, and
potential repurchases of our outstanding securities under the
program discussed below. Historically, these cash requirements have
been met through cash flow from operations, borrowings under our
credit agreements and floor plan arrangements, the issuance of debt
securities, sale-leaseback transactions, real estate financings,
and dividends and distributions from joint venture
investments.
We have historically expanded our operations through organic growth
and the acquisition of dealerships and other businesses. We believe
that cash flow from operations, dividends and distributions from
PTS and our joint venture investments, and our existing capital
resources, including the liquidity provided by our credit
agreements and floor plan financing arrangements, will be
sufficient to fund our existing operations and current commitments
for at least the next twelve months. In the event that economic
conditions are more severely impacted than we expect due to
geo-political conditions, the COVID-19 pandemic or vehicle
shortages resulting from supply chain difficulties, we pursue
significant acquisitions or other expansion opportunities, pursue
significant repurchases of our outstanding securities, or refinance
or repay existing debt, we may need to raise additional capital
either through the public or private issuance of equity or debt
securities or through additional borrowings, which sources of funds
may not necessarily be available on terms acceptable to us, if at
all. In addition, our liquidity could be negatively impacted in the
event we fail to comply with the covenants under our various
financing and operating agreements or in the event our floor plan
financing is withdrawn. Future events, including acquisitions,
divestitures, new or revised operating lease agreements, borrowings
or repayments under our credit agreements and our floor plan
arrangements, raising capital, and purchases or refinancing of our
securities, may also impact our liquidity.
We expect that scheduled payments of our debt instruments will be
funded through cash flows from operations or borrowings under our
credit agreements. In the case of payments upon the maturity or
termination dates of our debt instruments, we currently expect to
be able to refinance such instruments in the normal course of
business or otherwise fund them from cash flows from operations or
borrowings under our credit agreements. Refer to the disclosures
provided in Part II, Item 8, Note 10 of the Notes to our
Consolidated Financial Statements set forth below for a detailed
description of our long-term debt obligations and scheduled
interest payments.
Floor plan notes payable are revolving inventory-secured financing
arrangements. Refer to the disclosures provided in Part II, Item 8,
Note 9 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a
detailed description of financing for the vehicles we purchase,
including discussion of our floor plan and other revolving
arrangements.
Refer to the disclosures provided in Part II, Item 8, Note 11 of
the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a
description of our off-balance sheet arrangements which includes a
repurchase commitment related to our floor plan credit agreement
with Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Australia and Mercedes-Benz
Financial Services New Zealand.
As of December 31, 2022, we had $106.5 million of cash
available to fund our operations and capital commitments. In
addition, we had $800.0 million, £142.0 million ($171.8 million),
AU $43.3 million ($29.5 million), and $92.0 million available
for borrowing under our U.S. credit agreement, U.K. credit
agreement, Australia credit agreement, and the revolving mortgage
facility through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation,
respectively.
Securities Repurchases
From time to time, our Board of Directors has authorized securities
repurchase programs pursuant to which we may, as market conditions
warrant, purchase our outstanding common stock or debt on the open
market, in privately negotiated transactions, via a tender offer,
through a pre-arranged trading plan, pursuant to the terms of an
accelerated share repurchase program, or by other means. We have
historically funded any such repurchases using cash flow from
operations, borrowings under our U.S. credit agreement, and
borrowings under our U.S. floor plan arrangements. The decision to
make repurchases will be based on factors such as general economic
and industry conditions, the market price of the relevant security
versus our view of its intrinsic value, the potential impact of
such repurchases on our capital structure, and our consideration of
any alternative uses of our capital, such as for acquisitions, the
repayment of our existing indebtedness, and strategic investments
in our current businesses, in addition to any then-existing limits
imposed by our finance agreements and securities trading policy. In
October 2022, our Board of Directors increased the authority
delegated to management to repurchase our outstanding securities by
$250 million. As of February 7, 2023, $3.6 million of that
authority remained outstanding and available for repurchases. On
February 16, 2023, our Board of Directors delegated to management
an additional $250 million in authority to repurchase our
outstanding securities, resulting in $253.6 million of authority
outstanding and available for repurchases. This authority has no
expiration. Refer to the disclosures provided in Part II, Item 8,
Note 14 of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a
summary of shares repurchased during 2022.
Dividends
We paid the following cash dividends on our common stock in 2021
and 2022:
Per Share Dividends
|
|
|
|
|
|
2021 |
|
|
|
First Quarter |
$ |
0.43 |
|
Second Quarter |
$ |
0.44 |
|
Third Quarter |
$ |
0.45 |
|
Fourth Quarter |
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2022 |
|
|
|
First Quarter |
$ |
0.47 |
|
Second Quarter |
$ |
0.50 |
|
Third Quarter |
$ |
0.53 |
|
Fourth Quarter |
$ |
0.57 |
|
We also announced a cash dividend of $0.61 per share payable on
March 1, 2023, to stockholders of record as of
February 10, 2023. While future quarterly or other cash
dividends will depend upon a variety of factors considered relevant
by our Board of Directors, which may include our expectations
regarding the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic,
vehicle production issues, the rate of inflation, including its
impact on vehicle affordability, earnings, cash flow, capital
requirements, restrictions relating to any then-existing
indebtedness, financial condition, alternative uses of capital, and
other factors, we currently expect to continue to pay comparable
dividends in the future.
Vehicle Financing
Refer to the disclosures provided in Part II, Item 8, Note 9 of the
Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed
description of financing for the vehicles we purchase, including
discussion of our floor plan and other revolving
arrangements.
Long-Term Debt Obligations
As of December 31, 2022, we had the following long-term debt
obligations outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In millions) |
December 31,
2022 |
U.S. credit agreement — revolving credit line |
$ |
— |
|
U.K. credit agreement — revolving credit line |
24.2 |
|
U.K. credit agreement — overdraft line of credit |
|