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How The Colonial Motor Company Limited makes money — FY2025
Revenue $1.0b · EBITDA $36.8m (3.7% of revenue) · Net profit $19.5m (1.9% of revenue)
Band widths are proportional to NZD amounts. Dashed outlines mark derived figures; the hatched node is a balancing item (net profit less every line above it).
| FY2025 | Amount | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0b | Reported | |
| Operating costs (net of other income) | −$964.2m | Derived * | |
| EBITDA | $36.8m | Reported | |
| Depreciation & amortisation | −$9.1m | Derived * | |
| EBIT | $27.8m | Reported | |
| Interest (net finance costs) | −$13.0m | Reported | |
| Income tax | — | Not reported | Included in the balancing item. |
| Tax and other items (net gain) | +$4.7m | Balancing item * | Net profit less the lines above; covers fair-value movements, impairments, associates and anything else not itemised. |
| Net profit | $19.5m | Reported |
- * depreciation amortisation: $9.1m = EBITDA − EBIT (may include impairments)
- * operating costs: $964.2m = Revenue − EBITDA
Figures extracted automatically from the annual report; check against the report. NZD thousands as stored, shown in millions. Source: annual_report_pdf · method: claude_haiku_pdf · extracted 7 March 2026.
Annual report: The Colonial Motor Company Limited Annual Report (PDF, NZX)
The Colonial Motor Company Limited board of directors
7 current directors, 43% independent, average tenure 10.5 years.
| Director | Role | Independent | Appointed | Tenure | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley James Waugh | Chair | Yes | 2015 | 11.0 yrs | Audit & Risk Committee |
| Stuart Barnes Gibbons | Non-Independent Director | No | 2014 | 12.3 yrs | — |
| Graeme Durrad Gibbons | Non-Independent Director | No | 1995 | 31.8 yrs | — |
| John Ormond Hutchinson | Executive Director | No | 2022 | 4.1 yrs | Audit & Risk Committee (Chair) |
| Gillian Durrad Watson | Non-Independent Director | No | 2021 | 5.1 yrs | — |
| John William Michael Journee | Independent Director | Yes | 2018 | 7.9 yrs | Audit & Financial Risk Committee |
| John Alexander Beveridge | Independent Director | Yes | 2025 | 1.5 yrs | Audit & Risk Committee (Chair) |
CMO governance score breakdown
The Colonial Motor Company Limited scores 64/100 (Good) on the NZXplorer Governance Risk Score for FY2026, based on 70% data coverage. See the GRS methodology.
- Board structure
- 13/25
- Shareholder rights
- 17/20
- Executive remuneration
- 5/10
CMO dividends
The most recent The Colonial Motor Company Limited dividend on record is 15.00 cents per share, for FY2026 (interim).
The Colonial Motor Company Limited largest shareholders
Top 10 registered holders of CMO as disclosed for FY2025. Registry holdings include custodians and nominees, which may hold on behalf of many underlying investors.
| # | Holder | Holding |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S B & A D Gibbons and L B Rogerson | 5.71% |
| 2 | P L Bennett and J P Gibbons | 6.27% |
| 3 | R H & S J Wilson and S H Majors | 5.49% |
| 4 | G D Gibbons and Others | 3.75% |
| 5 | G D Gibbons and S D Wood | 3.82% |
| 6 | S B Gibbons | 1.25% |
| 7 | L B Rogerson | 0.86% |
| 8 | P L Bennett | 2.75% |
| 9 | J P Gibbons | 0.52% |
| 10 | R H Wilson | 0.92% |
Recent CMO NZX announcements
The 10 most recent filings by The Colonial Motor Company Limited to the NZX.
- Notice of Change in Director's InterestsInsider/Shareholder Notice
- 2026 Annual Report and Notice of MeetingAnnual Report
- Notice of closure of director nominationsGeneral
- Preliminary result and dividendFull Year Results
- Expanded BYD representationOperational Update
- Notice of Change in Director’s InterestsInsider/Shareholder Notice
- Notice of Change in Officer’s InterestsInsider/Shareholder Notice
- Initial Disclosure of Director’s InterestsInsider/Shareholder Notice
- Notice of Change in Officer’s InterestsInsider/Shareholder Notice
- Substantial Product Holder NoticeSubstantial Holder Notice
The Colonial Motor Company Limited (CMO) — frequently asked questions
What does The Colonial Motor Company Limited do?
The Colonial Motor Company is an automotive group operating vehicle dealerships and distribution businesses across New Zealand, representing multiple car brands. The Colonial Motor Company Limited is listed on the NZX under the ticker CMO, in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
What is the The Colonial Motor Company Limited (CMO) share price?
The Colonial Motor Company Limited (NZX:CMO) shares closed at $7.15 on 21 October 2026, unchanged on the previous close. At that price its market capitalisation was about $234 million, based on 32,695,000 shares on issue as at 11 March 2026.
Who are the directors of The Colonial Motor Company Limited?
The Colonial Motor Company Limited has 7 current directors: Ashley James Waugh (Chair), Stuart Barnes Gibbons (Non-Independent Director), Graeme Durrad Gibbons (Non-Independent Director), John Ormond Hutchinson (Executive Director), Gillian Durrad Watson (Non-Independent Director), John William Michael Journee (Independent Director) and John Alexander Beveridge (Independent Director). 3 of the 7 are recorded as independent (43%). Average board tenure is 10.5 years.
Who is the chair of The Colonial Motor Company Limited?
Ashley James Waugh chairs the The Colonial Motor Company Limited board, and has been a director since 2015.
Who is the CEO of The Colonial Motor Company Limited?
J O Hutchinson is the Chief Executive Officer of The Colonial Motor Company Limited.
What was The Colonial Motor Company Limited's most recent dividend?
The most recent The Colonial Motor Company Limited dividend on record is 15.00 cents per share for FY2026 (interim).
Who are the largest shareholders of The Colonial Motor Company Limited?
The largest registered holder of CMO shares in the FY2025 top-20 register was S B & A D Gibbons and L B Rogerson, with 5.71%, followed by P L Bennett and J P Gibbons (6.27%) and R H & S J Wilson and S H Majors (5.49%).
What is The Colonial Motor Company Limited's governance score?
The Colonial Motor Company Limited has an NZXplorer Governance Risk Score of 64/100 (Good) for FY2026, based on 70% data coverage.
When was the last The Colonial Motor Company Limited annual meeting?
The most recent The Colonial Motor Company Limited annual meeting on record was held on 7 November 2025.
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