Group
Trade Supply
Blackline Supply
The turnover engine: high-value vehicle flow at low retained margin, built on rapid stock turn and repeat dealer relationships rather than speculative holding.
Year 1 units
357
Turnover
~£8.21m
Operating profit
£160.5k
Year 1 unit economics
Units supplied357
Monthly ramp10 → 44
Average purchase value£22,500
Retained margin£500 / unit
Trading contribution£178,500
Month 12 operating profit£20,500
How it scales
- £500 retained margin per unit leaves little room for error — disciplined buying is the control.
- Fast payment, rapid stock turn and strict exposure limits are core operating rules.
- Year 2 base target: 600 units, 44 → 58 per month, ~£264k operating profit.
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