Halfords Group PLC (HFD) 
Halfords Group PLC: Acquisition of Universal Tyre and Autocentres 
19-March-2021 / 07:00 GMT/BST 
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19 March 2021 
Halfords Group plc: Acquisition of Universal Tyre and Autocentres 
Building a market-leading Motoring Services business 
 
Halfords Group plc ("the Group"), the UK's leading provider of motoring and cycling products and services, is pleased 
to announce it has reached agreement to acquire Universal Tyre and Autocentres ("Universal"), a well-established 
motoring services provider in the South East of the UK, for consideration of GBP15m. Approximately GBP9m of the purchase 
price relates to the acquisition of real-estate and the net cash position of the business, with the remaining GBP6m 
paying for the underlying trading business. We intend to sell and lease back the property within the next few months. 
Based in Kent, with 201 sites and 89 commercial vans operating in the South East and on the east coast of the UK, 
Universal specialises in tyre services, including the supply and fit of tyres for a wide range of vehicles, from cars 
to commercial and agricultural vehicles, as well as providing general car maintenance and repairs such as brakes, 
servicing and MOT. Universal is set to report revenue in excess of GBP31m and EBITDA in excess of GBP1.5m for the year 
ended 31 December 20202. Post-acquisition, we are confident we can deliver synergies to the combined business. 
This acquisition takes us closer to our stated ambition of having over 550 garages in the UK and builds our coverage of 
the Commercial Truck and Van market. Following the transaction, we now have 374 garages, 185 Commercial vans, and 136 
Halfords Mobile Expert vans operating in our Autocentres business. Combined with our 404 retail stores, we provide 
motoring services from over 1,000 locations, giving our customers unmatched levels of convenience across the country. 
Following on from our acquisitions of McConechy's and Tyres on the Drive in 2019, this is another exciting step in the 
growth of Halfords' motoring servicing business as we continue to inspire and support a lifetime of motoring and 
cycling, and establish ourselves as a leading motoring service provider in the UK. 
1. In addition to 20 garages, Universal also operate from 1 warehouse/head office and from 5 other sites. 
2. Subject to audit. 
 
Graham Stapleton, Chief Executive Officer, commented: 
"We have a clearly stated strategy of building a market-leading Motoring Services offer, and the acquisition of 
Universal is another important step forward in helping us to achieve that goal. We continue to see strong demand for 
our Autocentres, for our expanding fleet of Halfords Mobile Expert vans, and for our growing commercial business. 
Universal will help us to meet that demand whilst also expanding our geographic footprint in a market for which we see 
significant potential." 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Enquiries 
Investors & Analysts (Halfords) 
Loraine Woodhouse, Chief Financial Officer 
                                           +44 (0) 7483 360 675 
Neil Ferris, Corporate Finance Director 
                                           neil.ferris@halfords.co.uk 
                                           +44 (0) 1527 513189 
Andy Lynch, Head of Investor Relations 
                                           andrew.lynch@halfords.co.uk 
 
Media (Powerscourt)                        +44 (0) 20 7250 1446 
Rob Greening                               halfords@powerscourt-group.com 
Lisa Kavanagh

Notes to Editors

www.halfords.com www.halfordscompany.com www.tredz.co.uk

Halfords is the UK's leading provider of motoring and cycling products and services. Customers shop at 404 Halfords stores, 3 Performance Cycling stores (trading as Tredz and Giant), 374 garages (trading as Halfords Autocentres, McConechy's and Universal), 185 commercial vans (McConechy's and Universal) and 136 mobile service vans (trading as Halfords Mobile Expert and Tyres on the Drive). Customers can also shop at halfords.com and tredz.co.uk for pick up at their local store or direct home delivery, as well as booking garage services online at halfords.com.

Cautionary statement

This report contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, and businesses of Halfords Group plc. These statements and forecasts involve risk, uncertainty and assumptions because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that will occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made only as at the date of this announcement. Nothing in this announcement should be construed as a profit forecast. Except as required by law, Halfords Group plc has no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to correct any inaccuracies therein ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 


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