Cazoo Group Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE: CZOO), the UK's leading online car retailer, announced that it will release its full-year and fourth quarter 2022 results on March 30, 2023, before US stock market opens. A conference call will take place at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Investors can participate via a dedicated phone line or through a webcast on the company's investor relations page.

The firm aims to simplify car buying and selling, providing a seamless online experience. Founded in 2018, Cazoo is committed to transparency and convenience, allowing transactions entirely online within 72 hours.

Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE: CZOO) reports strong progress in its business restructuring and significant quarterly improvements in gross profit per unit (GPU). Retail GPU rose to approximately £900 in January and February, up from £600 in Q4 2022. The company maintains healthy cash reserves exceeding £225 million as of February. The restructuring plan, including headcount rightsizing, is on track for completion by the end of March 2023. Jonathan Dunkley has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, bringing extensive automotive experience. Cazoo aims to achieve profitability without further funding until the second half of 2024.

Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE: CZOO), the leading UK online car retailer, has announced the sale of its third-party data platform, Cazana, as part of its strategy to focus on its core business. The sale includes the Cazana brand, platform, and commercial contracts. Cazoo acquired Cazana in 2021 and expects this transaction to have no material impact on its anticipated revenues for 2023. The move aims to streamline operations and enhance its position in the online car buying and selling market.

Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE: CZOO), the UK’s largest online car retailer, has agreed to sell its German subscription business, Cluno GmbH, to ViveLaCar GmbH and The Platform Group GmbH & Co. KG. The financial terms were not disclosed, but the portfolio includes several thousand cars in the German market. This move is part of Cazoo’s strategy to exit the German market and focus on the UK.

All Cluno employees will transfer to ViveLaCar. With this transaction, Cazoo is nearing the completion of its withdrawal from mainland Europe, following other business sales.

Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE: CZOO) announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split, effective February 9, 2023, which will combine every 20 outstanding Class A ordinary shares into one Class A Share. Alongside this, the company will increase its authorized share capital to US$435,500, comprising various classes of shares. The reverse split was approved by over 95% of shareholders on February 7, 2023. Consequently, outstanding warrants will be adjusted, raising their exercise price from $11.50 to $230.00 per share. This consolidation aims to streamline capital structure and enhance trading liquidity for shareholders.

Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE: CZOO) reported strong Q4 2022 results with retail unit sales in the UK exceeding 17,750, a 100% increase year-on-year. Revenues reached approximately £315 million for the quarter and £1,245 million for the full year, despite macroeconomic challenges. The company has over £250 million in cash on hand and aims to enhance unit economics and extend its cash runway with a revised FY23 plan, targeting 40,000-50,000 retail units. Cazoo confirms it can achieve profitability without external funding for the next 18-24 months. The management structure will also change in April 2023.

Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE: CZOO), a leading UK online car retailer, has sold its Spanish subscription service, Swipcar, to Renting Finders S.L. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This sale marks Cazoo's continued withdrawal from mainland Europe as it focuses exclusively on the UK market. The company has now exited both the Spanish and Italian markets and plans to conclude its exit from the French and German markets by year-end.

Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE: CZOO), a leading UK online car retailer, announced that 96% of its $630 million Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 holders have voluntarily extended their lock-up agreements. This extension, from November 6, 2022, to September 30, 2023, indicates strong support from investors. CEO Alex Chesterman highlighted Cazoo's growth, having sold over 100,000 vehicles online in under three years, and aims to capture a 5% share of the £100 billion UK used car market, demonstrating confidence in achieving profitability.

Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE: CZOO) has agreed to sell its Italian operations, Cazoo Trading Italy S.p.A., to Aramis Group, which will rebrand it as brumbrum. This strategic move aligns with Cazoo's plan to exit mainland Europe and focuses on achieving profitability without external funding. The Italian Company, selling approximately 1,600 used vehicles annually, generates about €30 million in revenue. The deal is condition-free and will be effective immediately, allowing Aramis to enter a significant European market valued at €20 billion.