Pendragon PLC announced interim management statement for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company's revenue grew by 3.7% in the period on a like for like basis with used revenue growth of 18.1%. Net debt has reduced by £34.5 million in the period whereas in the prior year third quarter period the net debt reduction was £2.5 million.

For the year to date revenue has grown by 6.7% on a like for like basis with used revenue growth of 21.1%.

The company provided earnings guidance for the full year 2017 and 2018. The company anticipated that full year underlying profit before tax will now be approximately £60 million. However, the company anticipated resumption of growth in profits in 2018.