Edison Investment Research - Vertu Motors (VTU) Institutional Comment: Daily comment

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Institutional Comment: Daily comment

12/11/2014 3 EN

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Vertu Motors

Vertu Motors is engaged in the sale of new cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles and used vehicles, together with related aftersales services. Co. also provides management services to all subsidiary statutory entities.

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GB00B1GK4645 London Stock Exchange United Kingdom

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Edison Investment Research

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