Strategic intentions

Our overarching strategic objective is to drive improving returns on capital, as this is the ultimate generator of value for our shareholders. To deliver on this objective, the group is continuously seeking capital-efficient growth opportunities in and adjacent to existing industries and geographies. In this respect the group’s recent entry into the South American inland shipping market is significant as are the recent acquisitions of logistics and distribution businesses in the rest of Africa.

Imperial’s deep involvement in virtually all aspects of the automotive value chain provides us with a competitive advantage in this market, while generating the cash needed to grow our operations in other areas that offer good growth prospects and which will maximise returns to our shareholders.

Our strategy is therefore centred on generating cash in the automotive business to grow the logistics operations, while still continually pursuing opportunities to enrich our involvement in the automotive value chain.