Pendragon PLC announced interim management statement for the period from July 1, 2012 to October 29, 2012. Operating profit is up by £1.5 million in quarter three compared with the prior year. This includes an improvement of £0.4 million in Quicks in quarter three compared with the prior year. The third quarter of 2012 after sales turnover was in line with the prior quarter.

The company expected that the underlying trading performance remains in line with its expectations for the year 2012. Underlying EBITDA is in line with expectations for the year 2012 giving confidence in achieving target by the end of next year 2013.