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Market Cap $9.30 billion
P/E Ratio 16.64
Dividend Yield 2.13%
Shares Outstanding 376.73 million
Earnings per share 1.490
Dividend per share 0.53
Year To Date Return 21.80%
Earnings Yield 6.01%
Franking 100%
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  • Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR)
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes, Carsales.com has historically paid two fully franked dividends a year.

    Carsales.com has generally paid its shareholder dividends in April and October.

    Carsales.com Ltd listed on the ASX on 10 September 2009.

    Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
    17 Mar 2023 $0.2850 100.00% Interim 18 Apr 2023
    16 Sep 2022 $0.2450 100.00% Final 17 Oct 2022
    18 Mar 2022 $0.2550 100.00% Interim 19 Apr 2022
    17 Sep 2021 $0.2250 100.00% Final 18 Oct 2021
    23 Mar 2021 $0.2500 100.00% Interim 21 Apr 2021
    22 Sep 2020 $0.2500 100.00% Final 07 Oct 2020
    18 Mar 2020 $0.2200 100.00% Interim 15 Apr 2020
    24 Sep 2019 $0.2500 100.00% Final 09 Oct 2019
    19 Mar 2019 $0.2050 100.00% Interim 05 Apr 2019
    24 Sep 2018 $0.2370 100.00% Final 10 Oct 2018
    22 Mar 2018 $0.2050 100.00% Interim 19 Apr 2018
    21 Sep 2017 $0.0000 100.00% Final 19 Oct 2017
    23 Mar 2017 $0.1870 100.00% Interim 20 Apr 2017
    21 Sep 2016 $0.1950 100.00% Final 17 Oct 2016
    23 Mar 2016 $0.1780 100.00% Interim 15 Apr 2016
    29 Sep 2014 $0.1740 100.00% Final 22 Oct 2014
    05 Mar 2014 $0.1470 100.00% Interim 02 Apr 2014
    05 Sep 2013 $0.1560 100.00% Final 25 Sep 2013
    21 Mar 2013 $0.1270 100.00% Interim 10 Apr 2013
    05 Sep 2012 $0.1320 100.00% Final 25 Sep 2012
    23 Mar 2012 $0.1130 100.00% Interim 11 Apr 2012
    15 Sep 2011 $0.1050 100.00% Final 05 Oct 2011
    31 Mar 2011 $0.0940 100.00% Interim 20 Apr 2011
    16 Sep 2010 $0.0830 100.00% Final 06 Oct 2010
    26 Mar 2010 $0.0660 100.00% Interim 16 Apr 2010

    CAR ASX Announcements

    An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

    DateAnnouncementPrice Sensitive?TimeNo. of PagesFile Size
    YesNo

    About Carsales.com Ltd

    Carsales.com.au (ASX: CAR) is Australia's leading online portal for the buying and selling of motor vehicles including motorbikes, trucks, caravans, and boats. It also operates in digital marketplaces across Oceania, Asia, and the Americas.

    The company was founded in Melbourne in 1997 with the idea of moving the print classified advertising of used vehicles onto the internet. This first-mover advantage saw the business build a sizable following.

    Although larger media players have tried to derail its popularity, Carsales.com is by far the dominant site of choice for consumers. The company is recognised within the industry for its technological developments, particularly its use of artificial intelligence. It is a fixture of the ASX 100.

    CAR Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    09 Aug 2023 $24.80 $0.13 0.53% 643,095 $24.57 $24.80 $24.48
    08 Aug 2023 $24.67 $0.04 0.16% 519,584 $24.62 $24.80 $24.54
    07 Aug 2023 $24.63 $0.09 0.37% 378,180 $24.60 $24.74 $24.45
    04 Aug 2023 $24.54 $-0.13 -0.53% 675,011 $24.61 $24.61 $24.31
    03 Aug 2023 $24.67 $-0.25 -1.00% 932,415 $24.86 $24.93 $24.37
    02 Aug 2023 $24.92 $-0.37 -1.46% 752,604 $25.11 $25.22 $24.87
    01 Aug 2023 $25.29 $0.43 1.73% 992,610 $25.13 $25.37 $24.95
    31 Jul 2023 $24.86 $0.46 1.89% 787,528 $24.80 $25.03 $24.57
    28 Jul 2023 $24.40 $-0.04 -0.16% 1,031,095 $24.35 $24.62 $24.30
    27 Jul 2023 $24.44 $0.24 0.99% 1,139,789 $24.29 $24.71 $24.20
    26 Jul 2023 $24.20 $0.22 0.92% 787,565 $23.93 $24.30 $23.88
    25 Jul 2023 $23.98 $0.13 0.55% 471,533 $23.89 $24.12 $23.81
    24 Jul 2023 $23.85 $0.49 2.10% 1,127,075 $23.60 $23.94 $23.42
    21 Jul 2023 $23.36 $-0.43 -1.81% 721,636 $23.54 $23.65 $23.18
    20 Jul 2023 $23.79 $-0.10 -0.42% 749,675 $23.92 $24.08 $23.71
    19 Jul 2023 $23.89 $-0.38 -1.57% 870,101 $24.26 $24.28 $23.78
    18 Jul 2023 $24.27 $-0.31 -1.26% 494,530 $24.42 $24.53 $24.16
    17 Jul 2023 $24.58 $0.19 0.78% 443,259 $24.48 $24.69 $24.33
    14 Jul 2023 $24.39 $0.42 1.75% 844,786 $24.14 $24.51 $23.93
    13 Jul 2023 $23.97 $0.18 0.76% 870,129 $24.26 $24.29 $23.87
    12 Jul 2023 $23.79 $0.01 0.04% 316,857 $23.86 $23.90 $23.65
    11 Jul 2023 $23.78 $0.56 2.41% 525,868 $23.38 $23.78 $23.24

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    24 May 2023 Walter Pisciotta Sell 67 $1,597,719
    On-market trade.
    18 Apr 2023 Edwina Gilbert Issued 527 $11,475
    Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
    18 Apr 2023 David Wiadrowski Issued 81 $1,763
    Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
    12 Apr 2023 Kee Wong Issued 1 $25,835
    Rights issue.
    12 Apr 2023 David Wiadrowski Issued 901 $17,974
    Rights issue.
    12 Apr 2023 Edwina Gilbert Issued 2 $57,336
    Rights issue.
    12 Apr 2023 Kim Anderson Issued 1 $32,199
    Rights issue.
    12 Apr 2023 Patrick (Pat) O'Sullivan Issued 2 $46,982
    Rights issue.
    12 Apr 2023 Cameron McIntyre Issued 20 $399,000
    Rights issue.
    20 Mar 2023 Walter Pisciotta Issued 593 $11,834,419
    Rights issue.
    21 Dec 2022 Cameron McIntyre Issued 129 $2,446,788
    Issue of securities. 402,714 vested and unvested options and
    performance rights
    17 Oct 2022 David Wiadrowski Issued 74 $1,489
    Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
    17 Oct 2022 Edwina Gilbert Issued 484 $9,740
    Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
    08 Sep 2022 Walter Pisciotta Sell 250 $5,536,582
    On-market trade.
    02 Sep 2022 Steven Kloss Sell 47 $1,067,990
    On-market trade.
    31 Aug 2022 Cameron McIntyre Sell 80 $1,775,200
    On-market trade.
    24 Aug 2022 Cameron McIntyre Issued 79 $1,774,284
    Conversion of securities. Estimated valuation
    24 Aug 2022 Cameron McIntyre Exercise 79 $1,774,284
    Conversion of securities. 400,992 rights
    24 Aug 2022 Cameron McIntyre Expiry 128 $2,828,270
    As advised by the company. lapsing of
    options and lapsing of performance rights.
    272,842 Rights

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Mr Patrick (Pat) Redmond Joseph O'Sullivan Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Jun 2007
    Mr O'Sullivan brings financial, regulatory and governance expertise to the Board, and was the Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee prior to being appointed as Chair of the Board. Pat was the Chief Operating Officer and Finance Director of Nine Entertainment Co Pty Limited (formerly PBL Media Pty Ltd), a position he held from February 2006 until June 2012. He also served as a Director and Company Secretary of Nine Entertainment Co Pty Limited and was Chair of Ninemsn.
    Mr Cameron Lloyd McIntyre Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director Jul 2007
    Mr McIntyre brings knowledge of the business and experience in strategy, mergers and acquisitions and management to the Board. Cameron was appointed Managing Director and CEO of carsales.com Ltd in 2017. Prior to this, Cameron held the positions of Chief Operating Officer (from October 2014), and Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for the previous seven years, including for the IPO of the Company in 2009. Cameron has over 29 years' of finance and operational experience.
    Mr Walter James Pisciotta Non-Executive Director Jun 1996
    Mr Pisciotta has more than 35 years experience in supplying computer services to the automotive industry. Mr Pisciotta was recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to the Australian Automotive Industry in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours.Mr Pisciotta brings to the Board knowledge of the IT needs of the automotive industry as well as his knowledge of the business, having been a driving force from its inception.
    Ms Kim Elizabeth Anderson Non-Executive Director Jun 2010
    Ms Anderson has more than 30 years' of experience as a CEO and senior executive in a range of marketing and media companies including Southern Star Entertainment, PBL and Ninemsn and Reading Room Inc (bookstr.com) of which she was CEO and founder. Kim provides an abundance of experience and knowledge in the marketing, media and entertainment industries. Kim also has extensive experience on ASX listed Boards.
    Ms Edwina Gilbert Non-Executive Director Apr 2016
    Ms Gilbert brings OEM knowledge along with executive experience operating dealerships with a digital first marketing approach and has deep operational and commercial acumen. Edwina has worked in the automotive industry since 2003 as Managing Director until 2020 and is currently the Executive Chair of the Phil Gilbert Motor Group.
    Mr David Stoddart Wiadrowski Non-Executive Director May 2019
    Mr Wiadrowski is an ASX director with commercial acumen and financial credentials derived from experience at PwC and board roles at Vocus and Life360. Mr Wiadrowski's passion for business comes from his role as a Partner at PwC, including 5 years as the Chief Operating Officer of PwC Assurance where he was responsible for managing the firm's business unit. Mr Wiadrowski has experience working with companies in the technology, infocoms and entertainment and media industries.
    Mr Kee Wong Non-Executive Director Jul 2018
    Mr Wong is an entrepreneur with a background and qualifications in Engineering, Information Technology and Business. Kee has started several businesses and has made investments across a number of industries which include technology services, retail, food and beverage, trading and property. Mr Wong has experience in IT and management consulting and was a senior executive at IBM running part of its e-business group in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand. He is founder and managing director of e-Centric Innovations, an IT/ Management consulting firm operating in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore.
    Ms Susan Massasso Non-Executive Director Jun 2023
    Ms Massasso is an Non-Executive Director, advisor and executive . Ms Massasso was the Chief Growth and Brand Officer for The a2 Milk Company (having been promoted from Chief Marketing Officer) from 2013 to 2021. In that role, she had responsibility for all aspects of customer experience, brand development and innovation; co-led the companys ASX listing; and had shared responsibility for the global P&L, business growth strategy, and crisis and risk management programs. Ms Massasso is currently a Non-Executive Director and member of the remuneration committee for Made Group, Deputy Chair and member of the Audit and Risk Committee of St Aloysius College and Managing Partner of reThink.
    Ms Nicole Birman Company Secretary Oct 2014
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    William Elliott Chief Financial Officer
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    Nicole Birman Company Secretary
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 89,460,527 31.63%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 48,456,611 17.13%
    J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 31,192,863 11.03%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd <Drp> 9,503,027 3.36%
    National Nominees Limited 8,558,327 3.03%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending Drp A/C> 6,086,929 2.15%
    Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (i) 5,154,342 1.82%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited Gsco Eca 4,164,634 1.47%
    Greg Roebuck 3,302,796 1.17%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> 2,717,212 0.96%
    Grant Taylor 2,664,000 0.94%
    Steven Kloss Pty Ltd <Kloss Family A/C> 2,481,900 0.88%
    Cs Third Nominees Pty Limited <Hsbc Cust Nom Au Ltd 13 A/C> 2,250,434 0.80%
    Billkaren Pty Ltd <Robinson Family A/C> 1,875,000 0.66%
    Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> 1,821,866 0.64%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited A/C 2 1,642,195 0.58%
    Mutual Trust Pty Ltd 1,547,540 0.55%
    Milton Corporation Limited 1,368,245 0.48%
    Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (ii) 1,316,389 0.47%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd <Drp A/C> 1,304,714 0.46%

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