SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of September 2022

 

Commission File Number: 001-40754

 

Cazoo Group Ltd

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

 

41 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JD, United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒     Form 40-F ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-260711) of Cazoo Group Ltd (the “Company,” “Cazoo”, “we,” “us” or “our”) (including the prospectus forming a part of such registration statement) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Report on Form 6-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The expectations, estimates, and projections of the business of Cazoo may differ from its actual results and, consequently, you should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (1) the implementation of and expected benefits from our business realignment plan, the winddown of operations in mainland Europe and other cost-saving initiatives; (2) realizing the benefits expected from the business combination (the “Business Combination”) with Ajax I; (3) achieving the expected revenue growth and effectively managing growth; (4) executing Cazoo’s growth strategy in the UK; (5) achieving and maintaining profitability in the future; (6) global inflation and cost increases for labor, fuel, materials and services; (7) geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions and their impact on prices for goods and services and on consumer discretionary spending; (8) having access to suitable and sufficient vehicle inventory for resale to customers and reconditioning and selling inventory expeditiously and efficiently; (9) availability of credit for vehicle financing and the affordability of interest rates; (10) increasing Cazoo’s service offerings and price optimization; (11) effectively promoting Cazoo’s brand and increasing brand awareness; (12) expanding Cazoo’s product offerings and introducing additional products and services; (13) enhancing future operating and financial results; (14) acquiring and integrating other companies; (15) acquiring and protecting intellectual property; (16) attracting, training and retaining key personnel; (17) complying with laws and regulations applicable to Cazoo’s business; (18) successfully deploying the proceeds from the Business Combination and the issuance of $630 million of convertible notes to an investor group led by Viking Global Investors; and (19) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in the Reports on Form 6-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by Cazoo Group Ltd on June 9, 2022 and September 8, 2022, and in subsequent filings with the SEC. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the disclosure included in other documents filed by Cazoo from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Cazoo assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Cazoo gives no assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

 

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EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit Description
99.1   Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited).
99.2   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
101.INS   Inline XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  CAZOO GROUP LTD
   
Date: September 29, 2022 By: /s/ Stephen Morana
    Name:  Stephen Morana
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

CAZOO GROUP LTD

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

Continuing operations  Notes 

Six months
ended
June 30
2022
£’000

  

Six months
ended
June 30
2021
£’000

 
            
Revenue1, 2  3   627,868    248,209 
Cost of sales      (624,623)   (236,850)
Gross profit      3,245    11,359 
              
Marketing expenses      (45,189)   (29,355)
Selling and distribution expenses      (56,869)   (20,389)
Administrative expenses      (288,448)   (69,427)
Loss from operations      (387,261)   (107,812)
              
Finance income      571    166 
Finance expense      (22,606)   (1,793)
Other income and expenses3  4   157,973    
 
Loss before tax      (251,323)   (109,439)
              
Tax credit  7   9,865    7,326 
Loss for the period      (241,458)   (102,113)
              
Other comprehensive income             
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations      4,031    76 
              
Total comprehensive loss for the period      (237,427)   (102,037)
              
Earnings per share:             
Basic loss per ordinary share4     £(0.32)  £(0.19)
Diluted loss per ordinary share4     £(0.32)  £(0.19)

 

1 The 2021 comparatives are based on the operations of Cazoo Holdings (as defined below) prior to the Transaction (as defined below). The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared as a continuation of the financial statements of Cazoo Holdings, the accounting acquirer, with a recapitalization to reflect the capital structure of Cazoo Group Ltd. Refer to Note 1 for further details.
2 Revenue excludes £6.0 million of sales where Cazoo sold vehicles as an agent for third parties and only the net commission received from those sales is recorded within revenue (six months ended June 30, 2021: £7.5 million).
3 Other income and expenses includes fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements.
4 Loss per share for the comparative period reflects Cazoo Holdings historical weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding multiplied by the exchange ratio established in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below). The computation of diluted loss per ordinary share excludes the effect of share options, warrants and convertible notes because the inclusion of these would be anti-dilutive.

 

The notes on pages 7 to 22 form part of these financial statements.

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at June 30, 2022

 

     

At
June 30
2022

   At
December 31
2021
 
   Notes  £’000   £’000 
Assets           
Non-current assets           
Property, plant and equipment1  8   240,404    180,955 
Right-of-use assets2      122,238    92,254 
Intangible assets and goodwill  9   195,357    261,514 
Trade and other receivables      10,042    9,968 
       568,041    544,691 
Current assets             
Inventory      374,462    364,585 
Trade and other receivables      106,848    77,884 
Cash and cash equivalents  13   401,198    192,629 
       882,508    635,098 
Total assets      1,450,549    1,179,789 
              
Liabilities             
Current liabilities             
Trade and other payables      140,155    79,284 
Loans and borrowings  10   221,746    180,540 
Convertible notes and embedded derivative  11   1,299    
 
Lease liabilities      22,437    18,826 
Provisions  12   6,432    
 
       392,069    278,650 
Non-current liabilities             
Loans and borrowings  10   62,814    68,113 
Convertible notes and embedded derivative  11   358,361    
 
Warrants  11   5,675    42,692 
Lease liabilities      98,522    71,574 
Provisions  12   9,484    7,985 
Deferred tax      147    86 
       535,003    190,450 
Total liabilities      927,072    469,100 
Net assets      523,477    710,689 
              
Share capital      55    55 
Share premium      925,637    902,586 
Merger reserve      420,834    420,834 
Retained earnings      (825,503)   (611,209)
Foreign currency translation reserve      2,454    (1,577)
Total equity      523,477    710,689 

 

1 Property, plant and equipment includes £155.5 million of subscription vehicles (December 31, 2021: £99.6 million).
2 Right-of use-assets includes £12.4 million of subscription vehicles (December 31, 2021: £4.5 million).

 

The notes on pages 7 to 22 form part of these financial statements.

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

     Share
capital
   Share
premium
   Merger
reserve
   Retained
earnings
   Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
   Total 
equity
 
   Notes  £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
                            
At January 1, 2022      55    902,586    420,834    (611,209)   (1,577)   710,689 
                                  
Comprehensive loss for the period                                 
Loss for the period      
    
    
    (241,458)   
    (241,458)
Other comprehensive income      
    
    
    
    4,031    4,031 
                                  
Total comprehensive loss      
    
    
    (241,458)   4,031    (237,427)
                                  
Contributions by and distributions to owners                                 
Acquisition of subsidiaries  6   
    23,051    
    
    
    23,051 
Share-based payments      
    
    
    34,590    
    34,590 
Taxation recognized directly in equity      
    
    
    (7,426)   
    (7,426)
                                  
At June 30, 2022      55    925,637    420,834    (825,503)   2,454    523,477 

 

The notes on pages 7 to 22 form part of these financial statements.

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the six months ended June 30, 2021

 

     Share
capital
   Share
premium
   Merger
reserve
   Retained
earnings
   Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
   Total 
equity
 
   Notes  £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
                            
At January 1, 20211     
    266,120    181,250    (116,872)   
    330,498 
                                  
Comprehensive loss for the period                                 
Loss for the period      
    
    
    (102,113)   
    (102,113)
Other comprehensive income      
    
    
    
    76    76 
                                  
Total comprehensive loss      
    
    
    (102,113)   76    (102,037)
                                  
Contributions by and distributions to owners                                 
Acquisition of subsidiaries2      
    
    65,348    
    
    65,348 
Share-based payments      
    
    
    12,505    
    12,505 
                                  
At June 30, 20211      
    266,120    246,598    (206,480)   76    306,314 

 

1 The 2021 comparatives are based on the operations of Cazoo Holdings prior to the Transaction. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared as a continuation of the financial statements of Cazoo Holdings, the accounting acquirer, with a recapitalization to reflect the capital structure of Cazoo Group Ltd. Refer to Note 1 for further details.
2 Prior to the Transaction, the merger relief section of the Companies Act 2006 required that the difference between the nominal value and issued value of the shares issued for the acquisitions of Drover Limited, Smart Fleet Solutions Limited and Cluno GmbH should be credited to the merger reserve in equity.

 

The notes on pages 7 to 22 form part of these financial statements.

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

   Notes  

Six months
ended
June 30
2022
£’000

  

Six months
ended
June 30
2021
£’000

 
Cash flows from operating activities1            
Loss for the period        (241,458)   (102,113)
                
Adjustments for:               
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets   8    26,552    10,531 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets   9    142,146    4,618 
Finance income        (571)   (166)
Finance expense        22,606    1,793 
Share-based payment expense   14    35,096    12,688 
Fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements   4, 11    (157,973)   
 
Tax credit   7    (9,865)   (7,326)
         (183,467)   (79,975)
                
Movements in working capital:               
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables        (20,988)   8,508 
Increase in inventory        (8,125)   (12,294)
Increase in subscription vehicles        (62,001)   
 
Increase in trade and other payables        54,353    28,106 
Increase in provisions   12    5,679    
 
Total working capital movements        (31,082)   24,320 
                
Other cash flows from operating activities:               
Interest received        571    166 
Net cash used in operating activities        (213,978)   (55,489)
                
Cash flows from investing activities               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment   8    (18,677)   (34,685)
Purchases and development of intangible fixed assets   9    (14,973)   (4,810)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired   6    (34,121)   (79,695)
Proceeds from sale and leasebacks        12,686    
 
Proceeds from lease modifications        5,520    
 
Net cash used in investing activities        (49,565)   (119,190)
                
Cash flows from financing activities               
Net proceeds from convertible notes   11    460,021    
 
Proceeds from stocking loans   10    600,557    217,399 
Repayment of stocking loans   10    (569,116)   (218,520)
Proceeds from subscription facilities   10    33,035    
 
Repayment of subscription facilities   10    (35,430)   
 
Repayment of bank loans and mortgages   10    (3,334)   (1,070)
Interest paid on loans and borrowings        (7,518)   (1,711)
Lease payments        (14,294)   (4,596)
Excess proceeds above fair value from sale and leasebacks        1,086    
 
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities        465,007    (8,498)
                
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents        201,464    (183,177)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period        192,629    243,524 
Net foreign exchange difference        7,105    
 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   13    401,198    60,347 

 

1 The 2021 comparatives are based on the operations of Cazoo Holdings prior to the Transaction. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared as a continuation of the financial statements of Cazoo Holdings, the accounting acquirer, with a recapitalization to reflect the capital structure of Cazoo Group Ltd. Refer to Note 1 for further details.

 

The notes on pages 7 to 22 form part of these financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

1. Reporting entity

 

Cazoo Group Ltd (the “Company”) is an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands on March 24, 2021. The Company’s registered office is at PO Box 309, Ugland House, Grand Cayman, KY1-1104, Cayman Islands. The Company’s principal executive office is at 41 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JD, United Kingdom. The Group’s principal activity is the operation of an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars.

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements incorporate the accounts of the Company and entities controlled by the Company (“its subsidiaries”). The term “Group” means, prior to closing of the Transaction, Cazoo Holdings Limited, a private limited company organized under the law of England and Wales (“Cazoo Holdings”) and its consolidated subsidiaries and, for periods subsequent to closing of the Transaction, Cazoo Group Ltd and its subsidiaries. 

 

The Transaction

 

On March 29, 2021, Ajax I, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Ajax”), Cazoo Holdings and Capri Listco, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Listco”), entered into the Business Combination Agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”), as amended by the First Amendment thereto, dated as of May 14, 2021 which, among other things, provided that (i) Ajax would merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving company, (ii) the Company would acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Cazoo Holdings via exchange for a combination of shares of the Company and cash consideration and (iii) the Company would become tax resident in the UK following the consummation of the Transaction.

 

Upon consummation of the Transaction, shareholders of Ajax and Cazoo Holdings became shareholders of Listco, and Listco changed its name to “Cazoo Group Ltd.” Upon consummation of the Transaction Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Shares”) and warrants of Cazoo Group Ltd became listed on the NYSE under the symbols “CZOO” and “CZOO WS,” respectively.

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared as a continuation of the financial statements of Cazoo Holdings, the accounting acquirer, with a recapitalization to reflect the capital structure of Cazoo Group Ltd. The 2021 comparatives are based on the operations of Cazoo Holdings prior to the Transaction.

 

2. Basis of preparation

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2022 have been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, this report should be read in conjunction with the Group’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021.

  

Except as described in 2.2. below, the accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

2.1 Going concern

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

 

The Board of Directors have approved an operating plan through to December 31, 2023 which combines continued top line growth with ongoing operational improvements which move the business towards breakeven, targeted in December 2023. This plan achieves those goals without the need for further fund raising and has a forecast cash balance of over £100 million at September 30, 2023, the date looked at from a going concern perspective.

 

The operating plan includes the on-going exit of existing operations in Europe, which Management of the Group (“Management”) believes will result in cash savings of over £100 million by the end of 2023, compared to that incurred if the Group continued with its European businesses. Other actions to increase liquidity included in the plan are a prospective sale and leaseback of owned property and the continued financing of UK retail inventory. The Group had available cash in excess of £400 million at June 30, 2022, together with self-financed inventory of over £100 million.

 

Given the stage of evolution of the Group, there are certain inherent uncertainties in forecasting operating performance. Therefore, in assessing the appropriateness of the going concern assumption, Management have assumed a combined downside scenario to the above base case, whereby the most sensitive assumptions have been flexed. These are limiting gross profit margin to 5%, increasing overhead costs by £1 million per month, and reducing the proceeds from the planned sale and leaseback transactions by 50%. In this scenario the going concern assumption is still appropriate as Management believes the Group would still have cash in excess of over £50 million at September 30, 2023 even before any mitigating actions were applied. Sales in 2021 increased by 187% year on year with a gross profit margin of 3.7%. In addition, the gross profit margin assumptions have been considered against peers and historical margins and are within the range of margins achieved.

 

The majority of the Group’s future spend is not committed. In the event that further actions to manage liquidity were to be necessary, Management may seek to reduce discretionary marketing spend, capex and/or headcount, as well as pursuing various other options to reduce cash outflow which Management believes, in combination, could give rise to additional savings of approximately £60 million in the period from January 1 to September 30, 2023. In this scenario, Management’s strategic objectives are materially unchanged.

 

Management have reverse stress tested gross margin and operating expenses as a percentage of sales as compared to the base case. In isolation, reductions of gross margin to 1% and an increase of operating expenses as a percentage of revenue to 24% would be required to eliminate cash at September 30, 2023.

 

The Group utilizes stocking finance to support inventory purchasing. In the UK, the business works with five lenders and had total stocking facilities at June 30, 2022 with a maximum of £250 million of availability, of which £174 million was utilized. The stocking facilities have no fixed end date but are subject to annual review. Management believes that current levels of stocking remain appropriate to fund the business and that additional facilities will be available as the business continues to grow. There are no financial covenants attached to these facilities. Certain facilities have triggers to revise the terms if cash falls below a certain level. If facilities were reduced, Management could choose to cash finance inventory in the short-term or reduce overall levels of inventory held, both scenarios being under Management’s control and this has been modelled in one of the downside scenarios.

 

The Group also has debt in the form of convertible notes which bear regular interest at a rate of 2.00% per year. Holders of the convertible notes have the right to require the Company to repurchase for cash all or a portion of their convertible notes at 100% of their principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid special interest, upon the occurrence of a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Indenture, dated February 16, 2022, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Indenture”)).

 

The Board believes that the Group’s existing available cash, financing facilities and the approved operating plan are adequate to meet the Group’s forecasted cash requirements for the period to September 30, 2023. Therefore, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

2.2 New accounting policies  

 

2.2.1 Convertible notes

 

On February 16, 2022, the Company issued $630.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (equivalent to £460.0 million in net proceeds). The convertible notes are accounted for as a hybrid financial instrument comprising: (i) a liability for the principal and interest amount, and (ii) a single compound embedded derivative instrument for the conversion options and premium feature.

 

The host contract is classified as a financial liability because there is an obligation to make fixed interest payments on a quarterly basis and there is an obligation to deliver cash to the holder on redemption of the convertible notes at the maturity date.

 

The holder’s conversion option is not classified as equity as it does not meet the “fixed-for-fixed” criterion. This is because the Company’s contractual obligation, being denominated in a foreign currency (USD), represents a variable amount of cash on settlement.

 

The convertible notes will be convertible at the option of the holders at any time after November 6, 2022 and prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding February 16, 2027. In addition, the Company may force the conversion of the convertible notes on or after February 16, 2025, if the trading price of the Class A Shares exceeds 150% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) in any consecutive 30 trading day period.

 

If the convertible notes have not been converted, repurchased or redeemed at or prior to February 16, 2027, holders of the convertible notes will be entitled to payment of a premium at maturity of the convertible notes, equal to 50% of the principal amount of the convertible notes. The premium is payable in cash, Class A Shares, or a combination of cash and Class A Shares at the option of the Company. The premium will not be payable if the trailing 10 trading day volume weighted average price of the Class A Shares is above $6.75 for any trading day beginning on (and excluding) March 4, 2024 and ending on (and including) March 18, 2024 (the “premium fall-away trigger”), provided that in connection with a share exchange event on or prior to March 4, 2024 involving a third party acquirer, the premium fall-away trigger shall be tested using the fair market value of the consideration paid per Class A Share on the date of the share exchange event or if resulting in less consideration, the date on which any lock-up applicable to holders of the Class A Shares expires after the share exchange event. For the avoidance of doubt, this premium will not be payable by the Company (i) in the event of a mandatory conversion on or prior to the maturity date, (ii) in the event of a voluntary conversion by a holder on or prior to the maturity date, (iii) in connection with the redemption of the convertible notes on or prior to the maturity date, or (iv) in connection with a make-whole Fundamental Change or an offer to purchase the convertible notes upon a Fundamental Change.

 

The convertible notes were not guaranteed or secured upon issuance but will receive the benefit of any guarantees or security provided at any time for the benefit of certain other indebtedness of the Company for borrowed money issued or incurred in the future, other than indebtedness incurred to purchase, finance or refinance the purchase of vehicles, vehicle parts, supplies and inventory and certain other indebtedness. The Indenture also contains covenants, events of default and other provisions which are customary for offerings of convertible notes.

 

Financial liability

 

The financial liability was initially measured at fair value less transaction costs. The fair value of the liability was calculated as the residual transaction price after deducting the fair value of the embedded derivative.

 

The financial liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense is recognized within finance expense in the statement of profit or loss.

 

The financial liability is translated from USD to GBP at the exchange rate at the reporting date in accordance with IAS 21, with the exchange rate difference recognized within other income and expenses in the statement of profit or loss.

 

The capital element of the financial liability is presented as non-current as it is not due to be repaid until February 2027. However, the accrued interest as at June 30, 2022 is presented as current, as it will be settled within the next 12 months.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

2.2.1 Convertible notes (continued)

 

Embedded derivative

 

The compound embedded derivative for the conversion options and premium feature was initially measured at fair value. The embedded derivative is subsequently remeasured at fair value at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognized in other income and expenses within the statement of profit or loss. The fair value of the embedded derivative is determined using a Monte-Carlo simulation to model the conversion, redemption and repayment premium features.

 

The embedded derivative is translated from USD to GBP at the exchange rate at the reporting date in accordance with IAS 21, with the exchange rate difference recognized within other income and expenses in the statement of profit or loss.

 

The embedded derivative is presented as non-current as the maturity exceeds twelve months from the reporting date and the Company intends to hold the derivative for more than twelve months from the reporting date.

 

2.2.2 Business segments

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, there was a change in the segmentation of the Group following the launch of the Cazoo retail proposition in Europe. The Board of Directors is the chief operating decision maker, The monthly reporting pack provided to the chief operating decision maker disaggregated the performance of the business on a UK and EU basis. The key financial performance metrics are monitored by the chief operating decision maker on a UK and EU basis. Management has therefore determined that there exist two operating segments, UK and EU, for the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Costs relating to certain Group services have been allocated to another heading called “Central costs”. “Central costs” is not a reportable operating segment but is included in order to reconcile segment loss.

 

2.2.3 Sale and leaseback

 

In February 2022, the Group sold two of its customer collection centers and leased them back for 20 years. The Group accounted for the sale and leaseback transactions in accordance with IFRS 16 and recognized a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for the leaseback.

 

2.2.4 Share-based payments

 

In January 2022, the Group established “Cazoo Save”, a Save As You Earn (“SAYE”) scheme. The scheme provides employees an option to purchase shares in the Company in three years’ time at a discounted price per share which is fixed at the grant date.

 

The SAYE scheme is accounted for as an equity-settled share-based payment scheme. The fair value determined at the grant date of the SAYE scheme is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model.

 

2.3 New standards, interpretations and amendments adopted by the Group

 

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of January 1, 2022. The Group has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

 

Several amendments apply for the first time in 2022, but do not have an impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Group:

 

  Reference to the Conceptual Framework – Amendments to IFRS 3

 

  Property, Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use – Amendments to IAS 16

 

  Onerous Contracts – Costs of Fulfilling a Contract – Amendments to IAS 37

 

  IFRS 9 Financial Instruments – Fees in the “10 per cent” test for derecognition of financial liabilities

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

3. Revenue 

 

3.1 Disaggregated revenue information

 

The following is an analysis of the Group’s revenue for the period from continuing operations. 

 

  

Six months
ended
June 30
2022
£’000

  

Six months
ended
June 30
2021
£’000

 
Type of goods        
Retail   501,770    207,948 
Wholesale   82,852    12,774 
Other sales   43,246    27,487 
    627,868    248,209 
           
Recognition of revenue          
Revenue from contracts with customers   607,097    240,530 
Other revenue   20,771    7,679 
    627,868    248,209 

 

3.2 Contract balances

 

  

At
June 30
2022
£’000

  

At
December 31
2021
£’000

 
         
Trade receivables   19,467    14,796 
Contract assets   1,385    3,451 
Contract liabilities   (30,358)   (7,911)

 

All contract assets and liabilities are short-term in nature and are derecognized within one month of the reporting period end across both June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

Revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the period end is summarized as below.

 

   Within one
month as at
June 30,
2022
£’000
   Within one
month as at
December 31,
2021
£’000
 
        
Undelivered vehicles   30,358    7,911 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

4. Other income and expenses

 

  

Six months
ended
June 30
2022
£’000

  

Six months
ended
June 30
2021
£’000

 
         
Fair value movement in embedded derivative   168,085    
 
Fair value movement in warrants   41,840    
 
Foreign exchange movements   (51,952)   
 
    157,973    
 

 

5. Segment information

 

The following table presents the Group’s revenue and loss information for the Group’s operating segments for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively:

 

   UK   EU   Total
segments
   Central
costs
   Consolidated 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
                     
Six months ended June 30, 2022                    
Revenue   583,220    44,648    627,868    
    627,868 
Segment loss   (122,166)   (30,715)   (152,881)   (22,286)   (175,167)
                          
Six months ended June 30, 2021                         
Revenue   243,488    4,721    248,209    
    248,209 
Segment loss   (58,734)   (2,670)   (61,404)   (7,754)   (69,158)

 

“Segment loss” is the loss measure reported to the Group’s chief operating decision maker. It is defined as loss for the period from continuing operations adjusted for tax, finance income, finance expense, depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, share-based payment expense, fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements and exceptional items which do not relate to our core operations.

 

The following table presents assets and liabilities information for the Group’s operating segments as at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively:

 

   UK   EU   Total
segments
   Central
costs
   Consolidated 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
                     
At June 30, 2022                    
Assets   1,166,334    284,215    1,450,549    
    1,450,549 
Liabilities   796,145    130,927    927,072    
    927,072 
                          
At December 31, 2021                         
Assets   1,002,796    176,993    1,179,789    
    1,179,789 
Liabilities   401,758    67,342    469,100    
    469,100 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

5. Segment information (continued)

 

Reconciliation of segment loss

 

Six months ended June 30, 2022  UK   EU   Total
segments
   Central
costs
   Consolidated 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
                     
Segment loss   (122,166)   (30,715)   (152,881)   (22,286)   (175,167)
Tax credit   
    
    
    9,865    9,865 
Finance income   
    
    
    571    571 
Finance expense   
    
    
    (22,606)   (22,606)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets   
    
    
    (26,552)   (26,552)
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets   
    
    
    (142,146)   (142,146)
Share-based payment expenses   
    
    
    (35,096)   (35,096)
Fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements   
    
    
    157,973    157,973 
Exceptional items(1)   
    
    
    (8,300)   (8,300)
Loss for the period   (122,166)   (30,715)   (152,881)   (88,577)   (241,458)

 

1 Exceptional items of £8.3 million include restructuring costs of £6.6 million, with the remainder primarily related to transaction costs incurred on the acquisition of brumbrum (as defined below).

 

Six months ended June 30, 2021  UK   EU   Total
segments
   Central
costs
   Consolidated 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
                     
Segment loss   (58,734)   (2,670)   (61,404)   (7,754)   (69,158)
Tax credit   
    
    
    7,326    7,326 
Finance income   
    
    
    166    166 
Finance expense   
    
    
    (1,793)   (1,793)
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets   
    
    
    (10,531)   (10,531)
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets   
    
    
    (4,618)   (4,618)
Share-based payment expenses   
    
    
    (12,688)   (12,688)
Fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements   
    
    
    
    
 
Exceptional items   
    
    
    (10,817)   (10,817)
Loss for the period   (58,734)   (2,670)   (61,404)   (40,709)   (102,113)

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

6. Business combinations

 

6.1 brumbrum S.p.A

 

On January 31, 2022, the Group acquired 100% of the share capital of brumbrum S.p.A (“brumbrum”) for total consideration of £59.9 million, with £27.7 million paid in cash, £3.0 million of deferred consideration, £6.2 million of debt assumed and discharged and £23.1 million through the issue of Class A Shares. The acquisition balance sheet includes £3.7 million of cash. Total consideration net of cash acquired was £56.2 million.

 

Founded in 2016, brumbrum was based in Milan and operated a 40,000 square meter vehicle preparation center in Reggio Emilia. The business offered vehicles for sale, finance or subscription for delivery across Italy.

 

The purchase has been accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method in accordance with IFRS 3. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the results of brumbrum for the period from the acquisition date.

 

In calculating goodwill arising from the acquisition, the fair value of net assets acquired was assessed and no material adjustments from book value were made to existing assets and liabilities. The Group has recognized a number of separately identifiable intangible assets as part of the acquisition. Details of the provisional amounts are set out in the table below.

 

   £’000 
Property, plant and equipment   7,342 
Right-of-use assets   6,276 
Inventory   1,752 
Trade and other receivables   6,401 
Cash and cash equivalents   3,743 
Trade and other payables   (6,992)
Loans and borrowings   (10,194)
Lease liabilities   (6,276)
Provisions   (631)
Total net assets acquired   1,421 
      
Intangible assets recognized on acquisition:     
Brand   4,158 
Customer relationships   3,669 
Software   2,592 
Deferred tax arising on intangible assets   (2,501)
Total intangible assets recognized on acquisition   7,918 
      
Total identifiable net assets at fair value   9,339 
      
Goodwill   50,597 
Purchase consideration transferred   59,936 
      
Satisfied by:     
Cash   27,694 
Deferred consideration   2,955 
Debt assumed and discharged   6,236 
Shares issued   23,051 
Purchase consideration transferred   59,936 

 

At the date of the acquisition, the carrying amount of trade and other receivables was £6.4 million, all of which was expected to be collectible in the short-term. As such, there was no difference between the carrying amount and fair value of trade and other receivables at the date of acquisition.

 

The Group measured the acquired lease liabilities using the present value of the remaining lease payments at the date of acquisition. The right-of-use assets were measured at an amount equal to the lease liabilities.

 

Software acquired represents brumbrum’s platform system and website, which had been developed in-house and are considered to be brumbrum owned intellectual property. The brand was considered to be highly recognizable in Italy.

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

6.1 brumbrum S.p.A (continued)

 

An intangible asset has been recognized for significant customer relationships.

 

Goodwill is attributable mainly to the skills and technical talent of brumbrum’s workforce.

 

The fair value of the Class A Shares issued at the date of acquisition was determined as £3.52 per Class A Share, which was the closing share price of the Class A Shares on the acquisition date.

 

From the date of acquisition to June 30, 2020, brumbrum has contributed £3.0 million of revenue and £8.5 million to loss before tax to the Group. If the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2022, Management estimates that the Group’s revenue from continuing operations attributable to brumbrum would have been £3.6 million and the loss from continuing operations attributable to brumbrum for the period would have been £10.3 million.

 

Transaction costs of £1.0 million have been expensed and are included in administrative expenses in the statement of profit or loss and are part of operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows.

 

7. Taxation

 

The major components of income tax credit in the interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss are:

 

  

Six months
ended
June 30
2022
£’000

  

Six months
ended
June 30
2021
£’000

 
         
Current income tax expense   
    (24)
Deferred tax credit relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences   9,865    7,350 
Income tax credit recognized in statement of profit or loss   9,865    7,326 

 

The deferred tax credit relates to the net movements in specific deferred tax items in the period. A deferred tax asset on losses is only recognized to the extent that it matches deferred tax liabilities.

 

8. Property, plant and equipment

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Group acquired property, plant and equipment with a cost of £80.7 million (six months ended June 30, 2021: £51.0 million). In addition, the Group recognized property, plant and equipment on acquisition of subsidiaries with a cost of £7.3 million (six months ended June 30, 2021: £56.1 million). Details of property, plant and equipment recognized on acquisition of subsidiaries are set out in Note 6.

 

The Group completed sale and leaseback transactions during the period resulting in freehold property with a carrying value of £13.5 million being derecognized from property, plant and equipment (six months ended June 30, 2021: £nil). A loss on rights transferred of £1.9 million (six months ended June 30, 2021: £nil) is recognized in the statement of profit or loss within administrative expenses.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

9. Intangible assets and goodwill

 

   Goodwill   Development
costs and
software
   Customer
relationships
   Brand  

Domain
names

   Total 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
Cost                        
At January 1, 2022   218,840    56,178    21,109    2,746    73    298,946 
Additions   
    14,858    
    
    115    14,973 
Acquisition of subsidiaries   50,597    2,592    3,669    4,158    
    61,016 
At June 30, 2022   269,437    73,628    24,778    6,904    188    374,935 
                               
Accumulated amortization                              
At January 1, 2022   
    (13,543)   (21,109)   (2,746)   (34)   (37,432)
Charge for the period   
    (26,012)   (408)   (4,158)   (17)   (30,595)
Impairment loss   (107,570)   (3,981)   
    
    
    (111,551)
At June 30, 2022   (107,570)   (43,536)   (21,517)   (6,904)   (51)   (179,578)
                               
Net book value                              
At June 30, 2022   161,867    30,092    3,261    
    137    195,357 

 

Details of goodwill and other intangible assets recognized on acquisition of subsidiaries are set out in Note 6. The impairment charge is recorded within administrative expenses in the statement of profit or loss.

 

Impairment testing

 

The Group performed its annual impairment test in December 2021. The Group considers the relationship between its market capitalization and its book value, among other factors, when reviewing for indicators of impairment. As at June 30, 2022, the market capitalization of the Group was below the book value of its equity, indicating a potential impairment of goodwill. In addition, the Group announced a Business Realignment Plan in June 2022 (the “Business Realignment Plan”) given the current macroeconomic conditions. As a result, Management performed an impairment test as at June 30, 2022 for all of the Cash Generating Units (“CGUs”).

 

The Group’s impairment test for intangible assets and goodwill is based on value-in-use calculations. The key assumptions used to determine the value-in-use for the different CGUs were disclosed in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. The projected cash flows were updated to reflect the actions announced in the Business Realignment Plan and updated pre-tax discount rates were applied. All other assumptions remained consistent with those disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Group used each CGU’s value-in-use, as this is higher than fair value less costs of disposal, to determine the recoverable amount.

 

UK

 

Management did not identify any impairment for the UK CGU to which intangible assets and goodwill of £162.0 million is allocated. A pre-tax discount rate of 16.6% (December 31, 2021: 15.7%) was applied.

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

9. Intangible assets and goodwill (continued)

 

Germany and France

 

Management has recognized an impairment charge of £57.9 million for the Germany and France CGU (formerly the Europe CGU) against intangible assets and goodwill previously carried at £64.4 million. The impairment charge largely relates to actions taken in the Group's Business Realignment Plan to no longer offer the subscription service to new subscribers from the end of June 2022. A pre-tax discount rate of 16.5% (December 31, 2021: 22.0%) was applied.

 

Spain

 

Management did not identify any impairment for the Spain CGU (formerly the Swipcar CGU) to which intangible assets and goodwill of £20.0 million is allocated. A pre-tax discount rate of 16.2% (December 31, 2021: 19.6%) was applied.

 

Italy

 

The Italy CGU is a new CGU following the acquisition of brumbrum in January 2022. Management has recognized an impairment charge of £49.7 million for the Italy CGU against intangible assets and goodwill previously carried at £56.5 million. The impairment charge largely relates to actions taken in the Group's Business Realignment Plan to no longer offer the subscription service to new subscribers from the end of June 2022. A pre-tax discount rate of 17.4% was applied.

 

Cazana

 

Management has recognized an impairment charge of £4.0 million for the Cazana CGU against intangible assets and goodwill previously carried at £4.0 million. The impairment charge reflects a shift to no longer offering data services to external customers. A pre-tax discount rate of 12.0% (December 31, 2021: 23.3%) was applied.

 

10. Loans and borrowings

 

The book value of loans and borrowings are as follows:

 

  

At
June 30
2022
£’000

  

At
December 31
2021
£’000

 
Current        
Bank loans   166    635 
Stocking loans   196,101    169,170 
Subscription facilities   25,479    10,188 
Mortgages   
    547 
    221,746    180,540 
Non-current          
Bank loans   
    815 
Stocking loans   13,319    8,809 
Subscription facilities   49,495    56,987 
Mortgages   
    1,502 
    62,814    68,113 
Total loans and borrowings   284,560    248,653 

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

11. Financial instruments  

 

11.1 Financial assets

 

Set out below is an overview of financial assets, other than cash and short-term deposits, held by the Group as at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

   At
June 30
2022
£’000
   At
December 31 2021
£’000
 
Financial assets at amortized cost        
Trade receivables   19,467    14,796 
Contract assets   1,385    3,451 
Lease deposits   8,545    5,124 
    29,397    23,371 
           
Current   20,852    18,247 
Non-current   8,545    5,124 

 

11.2 Financial liabilities

 

Set out below is an overview of financial liabilities held by the Group as at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

Financial liabilities: Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

 

   Interest
rate
    

At
June 30
2022

   At
December 31
2021
 
   %  Maturity  £’000   £’000 
Current              
Lease liabilities  1 – 11%  Within one year   22,437    18,826 
Convertible notes  2.00%  Within one year   1,299    
 
Bank loans  2.00%  Within one year   165    635 
Stocking loans  Base rate + 0.5% – 13.9%  On earlier of sale or 180 – 330 days / Within one year   196,101    169,170 
Subscription facilities  Base rate +1.7% – 3.7%
 
3.15% – 6.0%
  Within one year   25,479    10,188 
Mortgages         
    547 
          245,481    199,366 
                 
Non-current                
Lease liabilities  1 – 11%  2023 – 2042   98,522    71,574 
Convertible notes  2.00%  2027   358,361    
 
Bank loans 
 
 
 
   
    815 
Stocking loans  Base rate + 3.0% – 13.9%  2024   13,319    8,809 
Subscription facilities  Base rate + 1.7% – 3.7%
 
3.15% – 12.0%
  2023 – 2026   49,495    56,987 
Mortgages         
    1,502 
          519,697    139,687 

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

11.2 Financial liabilities (continued)

 

Other financial liabilities

 

  

At
June 30
2022

  

At
December 31

2021

 
   £’000   £’000 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss        
Warrants   5,675    42,692 
Embedded derivative   112,562    
 
    118,237    42,692 
           
Current   
    
 
Non-current   118,237    42,692 

 

11.3 Fair value

 

Management assessed that the fair value of trade receivables, other receivables, stocking loans, subscription facilities and trade and other payables approximate their carrying value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

 

The fair value of trade receivables, other receivables, stocking loans, subscription facilities and trade and other payables has been measured using Level 3 valuation inputs.

 

Public warrants are classified as Level 1 due to the use of an observable market quote in an active market. Private warrants are classified as Level 3 due to the use of unobservable inputs. The fair value is determined using a Black-Scholes model for the private warrants.

 

The embedded derivative of the convertible notes is classified as Level 3 due to the use of unobservable inputs. The fair value is determined using a Monte-Carlo simulation to model the conversion, redemption and repayment premium features.

 

The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities as at June 30, 2022:

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
At June 30, 2022  £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
Warrants   1,493    
    4,182    5,675 
Embedded derivative   
    
    112,562    112,562 
    1,493    
    116,744    118,237 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

11.3 Fair value (continued)

 

The following information is relevant in the determination of fair value of the private warrants and the embedded derivative at June 30, 2022:

 

  

Private
warrants

  

Embedded
derivative

 
         
Expected term (years)   7    5 
Expected volatility   89.7%   58.3%
Dividend yield   Nil    Nil 
Risk free interest rate   3.0%   3.0%

 

Reconciliation of fair values

 

The fair value movements are set out as follows:

 

   Public
warrants
   Private
warrants
  

Embedded
derivative

   Total 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
At January 1, 2022   13,418    29,274    
    42,692 
                     
Issuances   
    
    251,288    251,288 
Fair value movement   (13,441)   (28,399)   (168,085)   (209,925)
Foreign exchange movements   1,516    3,307    29,359    34,182 
At June 30, 2022   1,493    4,182    112,562    118,237 

 

The fair value decrease and foreign exchange movements is recognized in the statement of profit or loss within other income and expenses.

 

Sensitivity analysis

 

For the private warrants, a 100 basis point increase in the expected volatility rate would increase the fair value by £0.1 million.

 

For the embedded derivative, a 100 basis point increase in the expected volatility rate would increase the fair value by £0.4 million.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

12. Provisions

 

   Dilapidation   Restructuring   Other   Total 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
                 
At January 1, 2022   7,985    
    
    7,985 
Acquisition of subsidiaries   
    
    

631

    631 
Recognized during the period   717    6,432    

151

    7,300 
At June 30, 2022   8,702    6,432    782    15,916 
                     
Current   
    6,432    
    6,432 
Non-current   8,702    
    782    9,484 

 

The dilapidation provisions relate to the expected reinstatement costs of leased office buildings, vehicle preparation centers, collection centers and vehicles back to the conditions required by the lease. Cash outflows associated with the dilapidation provisions are to be incurred at the end of the relevant lease term, between 4 and 20 years.

 

The restructuring provision relates to actions being undertaken as part of the Group’s Business Realignment Plan which was announced in June 2022 including redundancy costs. The restructuring is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

 

13. Cash and cash equivalents

 

For the purpose of the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are comprised of the following:

 

   At
June 30
2022
   At
December 31
2021
 
   £’000   £’000 
Cash at bank available on demand   310,634    181,818 
Cash held in short-term deposit accounts   90,564    10,811 
Total cash and cash equivalents   401,198    192,629 

 

14. Share-based payments

 

Share-based payments charge

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Group recognized a share-based payment charge of £35.1 million in the statement of profit or loss (six months June 30, 2021: £12.7 million).

 

The following options were granted during the six months ended June 30, 2022:

 

Scheme  Number   Grant date   Expiry date 
Incentive Equity Plan   1,850,886    01/01/2022    01/01/2032 
Incentive Equity Plan   1,191,300     01/04/2022    01/04/2032 
SAYE scheme   1,496,903    26/01/2022    31/08/2025 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

14. Share-based payments (continued)

 

Employee share option fair value assessment

 

The following information is relevant in the determination of fair value of the employee share options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2022:

 

   Incentive
Equity
Plan
   SAYE
scheme
 
         
Exercise price  £nil   £3.60 
Expected volatility   N/A    53.4%
Dividend yield   Nil    Nil 
Risk free interest rate   N/A    1.15%
Fair value per share1  £2.13 - £4.46   £0.73 

 

  1 Considering that the Incentive Equity Plan awards vest over time without any further restrictions, the fair value is equal to the Company’s closing stock price as of the grant date.

 

The number of options outstanding as at June 30, 2022 was 63,138,049 (December 31, 2021: 74,262,739).

 

15. Events after the reporting date 

 

Strategic review of mainland Europe

 

On August 2, 2022, the Group announced that it was conducting a strategic review of its business in mainland Europe, with the aim of further preserving cash and positioning the Group to achieve profitability without the need for further external capital.

 

On September 8, 2022, the Group announced the conclusion of its strategic review. Following a review of a range of strategic options, Management concluded that Cazoo would focus exclusively on its core opportunity in the UK.

 

As a result, the Group has commenced an orderly wind down of its operations in Germany and Spain and is in consultation with its employee representatives in France and Italy. Cazoo will facilitate a structured closure for its customers, employees and suppliers and has notified the relevant employee representatives and unions in each market.

 

The Group expects to incur charges as a result of the implementation in the second half of 2022, including amounts for restructuring. The amount of these charges is yet to be determined.

 

16. Related party transactions

 

No reportable related party transactions occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2022 (six months ended June 30, 2021: nil) other than the remuneration of key management personnel.

 

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition

and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis provides information which Cazoo’s management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of Cazoo’s results of operations and financial condition.

 

This discussion and analysis should be read together with the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related notes of Cazoo that are included elsewhere in this Form 6-K.

 

Unless otherwise stated, the information included in this section is based on Cazoo’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”) which may differ in material respects from generally accepted accounting principles in other jurisdictions, including U.S. GAAP.

 

In addition to historical financial information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. See the section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” included in this Report on Form 6-K. Actual results and timing of selected events may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Reports on Form 6-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 9, 2022 and September 8, 2022.

 

Certain figures, such as interest rates and other percentages included in this section, have been rounded for ease of presentation. Percentage figures included in this section have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded figures but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, percentage amounts in this section may vary slightly from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in Cazoo’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements or in the associated text. Certain other amounts that appear in this section may similarly not sum due to rounding.

 

Any reference to “we,” “us,” “Cazoo,” the “Company,” the “Group”, “management” and “our” as used herein refers to Cazoo Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries prior to the consummation of the Transaction and references to “we,” “us,” “Cazoo,” the “Company,” and the “Group” refer to Cazoo Group Ltd and its subsidiaries subsequent to consummation of the Transaction.

 

Overview

 

We are an online car retailer aiming to transform the car buying and selling experience in the UK by allowing consumers to purchase or sell a car entirely online, for either delivery or collection. We seek to make buying or selling a car as seamless as buying or selling any other product online by providing improved selection, transparency, quality and convenience. Since our launch in the UK in December 2019, we have sold more than 80,000 cars to customers across the UK as of July 31, 2022.

 

We are highly data-driven and use proprietary data and algorithms to both purchase vehicles and to price them for sale. We had 7,455 cars available for sale in the UK as of June 30, 2022, ranging from SUVs to hatchbacks, and including a wide range of electric and hybrid vehicles. We purchase the cars we believe are best suited for our customers and platform. Our purchasing strategy is led by consumer desirability. We use a data-driven approach, derived from a mix of our first party data (our website searches and intent to buy, sales volume, days to sale) and third-party data sources, to determine which cars to purchase. Our main objective is to ensure we have a wide breadth and balanced inventory based on consumer demand. We have enhanced our data team and capabilities with the acquisition of UK Vehicle Limited (“Cazana”) in the third quarter of 2021. We do not specialize in cars made by certain manufacturers and purchase decisions are not influenced by incentives provided by manufacturers or other third-parties. Each of our cars undergoes an inspection and is reconditioned to a high standard at our vehicle preparation centers before being offered for sale. Buyers can view high quality, 360-degree images as well as a car’s features and history on our website.

 

 

 

 

We offer all standard forms of car financing, as well as the purchase of any part-exchanges (customer vehicles exchanged as partial payment for a Cazoo car) at the time of delivery or collection for added convenience. Every Cazoo car comes with a seven-day money-back guarantee in place of the test-drive consumers would typically have prior to a traditional car purchase. If a customer chooses to return their car during the seven-day period, we will collect it for free. In the UK, each car also comes with a seven-day free insurance policy and a free comprehensive 90-day warranty, including roadside assistance.

 

In July 2021 we also began purchasing cars directly from consumers outside of part-exchanges. The new service gives sellers an offer within seconds that is guaranteed for seven days. Customers can either opt to have their car picked up from their home or drop the car off at their nearest Cazoo Customer Center with payment made directly to the seller’s bank account on the same day.

 

Since our launch in December 2019, our revenues have grown rapidly, amounting to £627.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 153% year-on-year.

 

Our strategy is to grow organically and to opportunistically review further acquisitions where they meet our strategic goals. As we evaluate suitable acquisition targets, we conduct due diligence and enter into non-binding letters of intent with possible targets, some of which may be material. In the past, we have utilized either a mix of cash and equity or all cash to acquire our targets and expect to continue to use either cash or equity, or both, in the future. In the near term, we do not expect to undertake acquisitions inconsistent with the cash-preservation focus of our Business Realignment Plan announced in June 2022 (the “Business Realignment Plan”) and the recently completed strategic review of our operations in mainland Europe discussed below under “⸺ Recent Developments.”

 

Recent developments

 

Our recent developments are discussed below:

 

Strategic review of mainland Europe

 

On August 2, 2022, the Group announced that it was conducting a strategic review of its business in mainland Europe, with the aim of further preserving cash and positioning the Group to achieve profitability without the need for further external capital.

 

On September 8, 2022, the Group announced the conclusion of its strategic review. Following a review of a range of strategic options, Management concluded that Cazoo would focus exclusively on its core opportunity in the UK.

 

The plan to withdraw from the EU is based on the material further investment that would be required for Cazoo to continue to scale its operations in the EU and the conflict this has with the Group’s priorities of cash conservation and achieving profitability without the need for additional capital.

 

As a result, the Group has commenced an orderly wind down of its operations in Germany and Spain and is in consultation with its employee representatives in France and Italy. Cazoo will facilitate a structured closure for its customers, employees and suppliers and has notified the relevant employee representatives and unions in each market.

 

It is expected that the Group will achieve cash savings of over £100 million, net of any wind down costs, as a result of its withdrawal from the EU, by the end of 2023. The Group believes that this decision will materially expedite its path to profitability and removes the requirement to raise any additional external funding.

 

The Group is now targeting cash flow breakeven by the end of 2023, at which point the Group expects to still have approximately £100 million of cash on its balance sheet. The EU businesses represented less than 10% of Group revenues and retail units during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and the Group believes this decision should have limited impact on its 2022 revenue and unit targets.

 

The Group expects to incur charges as a result of the implementation in the second half of 2022, including amounts for restructuring. The amount of these charges is yet to be determined.

 

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Key trends and factors affecting the results of our operations

 

Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and will continue to be, affected by a number of key factors and trends. Management believes that we are well positioned to continue to transform the car buying experience across the UK. For a discussion of uncertainties and other factors that could affect our operating results see disclosure under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Reports on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on June 9, 2022 and September 8, 2022. The key trends and factors affecting the results of our operations include the following:

 

Shift to online/e-commerce penetration

 

The purchase of used cars online has experienced significant growth, driven primarily by a shift in the buying patterns of customers. We are one of a handful of online car retail specialists offering a fully digital journey in the UK, and through our data-driven marketing efforts we continue to pioneer the shift to online car buying and selling in the UK with customers across the country embracing the transparency and convenience of buying and selling used cars entirely online. We believe that our high growth in volumes is primarily driven by customer appetite for our online exclusive proposition. We also believe that the e-commerce penetration rate for buying and selling used vehicles online may continue to increase as we see a strong demand-driven rationale for growth. Our ability to continue to benefit from this customer shift will be an important driver of our future performance.

 

We believe that the pool of potential online buyers is growing and that used car buyers have an increasing propensity to purchase their next car online. Our continued growth in retail unit sales depends on our ability to capitalize on the growing trend of car purchases entirely online.

 

As with other retail marketplaces, the shift from offline to online accelerated in 2020 due to COVID-19. Vehicle sales on online platforms have increased during the pandemic, as car buyers practiced social distancing. The COVID-19 pandemic has increasingly driven customers to research for used cars online and also heightened demand for cars as people look for ways to travel while avoiding other people.

 

However, the shift to online has also seen an increased focus on the online channel from traditional offline market participants, including dealerships and automotive manufacturers. Some traditional dealerships have started to transition to a hybrid model, supplementing their offline offering with online and phone purchases. However, for these dealers, the majority of the purchase journey remains offline. We believe that we may continue to benefit from the acceleration to online buying because customers see clear advantages of our online exclusive proposition particularly around the range of cars available online, transparency and convenience.

 

As the online channel continues to grow, our strategy is to continue to invest in marketing, operations and logistics to grow our brand awareness, online engagement and market share. Our extensive marketing activities are driving our brand recognition. A key focus going forward is to drive marketing efficiencies and significantly lower our customer acquisition costs. We will continue brand marketing, however we will prioritize performance marketing as we believe that this will drive additional demand and sales on our website in the near future.

 

Inventory sourcing

 

We strategically source inventory from three channels: from auction, corporate relationships and from consumers directly. Because the quality of vehicles and associated gross margin profile vary across each channel, the mix of inventory sources has an impact on our profitability.

 

We continually evaluate the optimal mix of sourcing channels and strive to source vehicles in a way that maximizes our average gross profit per unit and improves our unit economics. For example, purchasing vehicles at third-party auctions is competitive and, consequently, vehicle prices at third-party auctions tend to be higher than vehicle prices for vehicles sourced directly from consumers, on top of which we typically incur associated auction fees. Accordingly, as part of our sourcing strategy, we seek to increase the percentage of vehicle sales that we source from consumers.

 

In the third quarter of 2021, we began purchasing cars directly from consumers outside of part-exchanges. In the six months ended June 30, 2022, over 30% of our retail units sold were purchased directly from consumers. We expect that our expanded purchasing from consumers will increase the availability of suitable vehicle inventory at attractive commercial costs.

 

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We believe our ability to increase the percentage of inventory sourced directly from customers will depend on the popularity and success of our ecommerce platform. We expect that as customers experience the convenience of our platform to sell or trade in their used vehicles, the percentage of inventory we source directly from consumers may continue to grow and we expect this would positively impact our profitability.

 

The supply of vehicles to the market continues to be impacted by the global shortage of automobile microchips. See “Risk Factors ⸺ Our business is dependent upon access to suitable vehicle inventory for resale to customers. Obstacles to acquiring suitable inventory for resale to customers, whether because of supply, competition, or other factors, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects” in our Report on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on June 9, 2022.

 

Inventory financing

 

Our growth as an online specialist depends on having the right volume and range of inventory on our website. Accordingly, we believe that having the appropriate volume and mix of vehicle inventory is fundamental to our ability to drive revenue growth. The continued growth of our vehicle inventory is impacted by a number of important factors, including the ability to finance the acquisition of inventory at competitive rates and to source high quality vehicles across various acquisition channels nationwide.

 

The availability and cost of financing for vehicle purchases is a significant factor affecting our results of operations. Stocking loans are used specifically to finance the purchase of inventory and typically cover approximately 90% of the car value for an average of 180 days from inception of the loan. The availability of stocking loans provides us with the flexibility to finance our inventory while maximizing liquidity available in the business.

 

Our ability to continue to access financing at affordable rates to purchase the required mix and selection of inventory is an important factor for our future performance. In 2022, we have increased the total availability of funding under our facilities in both the UK and Europe. We had inventory of £374.5 million and £209.4 million in stocking loans as of June 30, 2022. In addition, we had £75.0 million in subscription facilities for financing subscription vehicles. The subscription facilities will be repaid as existing subscription contracts come to an end.

 

Vehicle preparation capacity

 

We have the capacity to fully recondition all our cars in the UK in-house and carry out a 300-point inspection before offering them for sale on our website. Our ability to recondition purchased vehicles to our quality standards is a critical component of our business. We believe that our future success will depend on our ability to expand and optimize our reconditioning capacity to meet the quality expectations of customer demand on our website.

 

At commencement of our operations, we worked with a partner to recondition our vehicles for sale. On July 15, 2020, we acquired Imperial Car Supermarkets Limited (“Imperial”), one of the largest independent used car retailers in the UK. We acquired Imperial in order to obtain its infrastructure and properties, including Imperial’s main vehicle preparation center, rather than to continue Imperial’s physical retailing operation. This acquisition helped to expand our reconditioning capacity, with Imperial’s main reconditioning facility having the capacity to recondition up to 50,000 cars per year.

 

With the acquisitions of Smart Fleet Solutions Limited and SMH Fleet Solutions Limited in 2021, we have further expanded and intend to continue expanding our in-house reconditioning capacity (see “Business — M&A Strategy” in our Report on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on June 9, 2022 and Note 13 of our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for further details). We believe that our in-house reconditioning capacity and technology will lower our reconditioning costs per unit and drive greater efficiency, higher gross margins per unit and improved unit economics.

 

Technology and data

 

We continue to invest in our data, information technology and security infrastructure, as well as in the core technology-based systems used to drive and support our business. The customer experience on our website is critical to attracting unique users to our platform, converting such visitors into customers and increasing new customers through referrals. Accordingly, we believe that our ability to make our platform an attractive choice for customers, and to create a more tailored website experience based on our functionalities and offerings, tailored to customer preferences, may drive higher customer conversion rates.

 

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We believe we have created a unique, best in-class customer experience and have built a brand with market leading execution, proprietary data and technology and a world class team. This gives our customers a fully end-to-end digital buying experience with the entire purchasing journey taking place online. We continue to incur expenditure on research and development to develop new products and enhance our existing technology platform.

 

Additionally, our ability to accurately forecast pricing and customer demand for specific types of vehicles is critical to sourcing high quality, high-demand vehicles. This ability is enabled by our proprietary data that leverages the vast amount of information at our disposal to adjust our supply and sourcing models. We plan to continue to invest in technology and infrastructure to support growth in retail units sold on our website. We believe our future revenue growth will also depend on the ways in which we predict customer demand through constant improvement and investment in technology and data.

 

With the acquisition of Cazana in September 2021, we have further enhanced our data team and capabilities. This will enable us to further optimize our car buying, selling and pricing across the UK for the benefit of consumers.

 

Macroeconomic factors

 

Negative conditions in the general economy both in the UK and in other jurisdictions, including conditions resulting from changes in gross domestic product growth, financial and credit market fluctuations, energy costs, international trade relations and other geopolitical issues, including those caused or that may be caused by the Russia Ukraine conflict, and the availability and cost of credit could lead to a decline in consumer discretionary spending and business investment.

 

Global inflation increased in the first half of 2022 which has resulted in cost increases for labor, fuel, materials and services, and these costs could continue to increase. A further increase in UK base interest rates could result in higher interest on our UK stocking loans and subscription facilities. A further weakening of pound sterling against the US dollar could increase the cost of certain expenses which we incur in US dollars, including the interest payments on our convertible notes. We will continue to actively monitor and develop responses to macroeconomic conditions, but depending on duration and severity, these trends could negatively impact our business throughout the remainder of 2022. Refer to the disclosure under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Reports on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on June 9, 2022 and September 8, 2022.

 

Key performance indicators

 

We regularly monitor the following key performance indicators to help evaluate our business and trends, identify near-term and longer-term risks and opportunities, measure our performance, prepare financial projections and make strategic decisions. We believe these operational measures are useful in evaluating our performance, in addition to our financial results prepared in accordance with IFRS.

 

The calculation of our key operating and financial metrics is straightforward and does not rely on significant projections, estimates or assumptions. Nevertheless, there are limitations inherent within these calculations, and these measures may not be comparable to other performance measures used by our competitors. Each of our key operating and financial metrics focuses specifically on only one standard by which to evaluate our business, without taking into account other applicable standards, performance measures or operating trends by which our business could be evaluated. Accordingly, no single metric should be viewed as the indicator by which our business should be measured. Rather, each key operating and financial metric should be considered in conjunction with other metrics and components of our results of operations.

 

These operating and financial metrics should be read in conjunction with the following discussion of our results of operations and together with our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 6-K.

 

   Six months ended June 30,   Variance 
   2022   2021   Change   % 
Group Retail units sold   30,386    16,557    13,829    84%
UK Retail gross profit per unit  £226   £315   £(89)     
UK Average monthly unique users   1,680,000    1,548,000    132,000    9%
UK Inventory units available on website   7,455    2,882    4,573    159%

 

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Group Retail units sold

 

Retail units sold is defined as the number of vehicles sold through our retail channel and delivered to customers, net of returns under our 7-day money back guarantee program. Retail units sold excludes vehicles sold through auction which are recorded within our wholesale channel. Our retail business is the core proposition of our business and as we continue to expand, we expect that retail units sold will be the primary driver of our revenue growth. Additionally, each retail vehicle sale through our website also creates the opportunity to leverage such sales to sell other ancillary products. We anticipate that continued retail sales growth will also increase the number of trade-in vehicles acquired from our customers, which we can either recondition and add to our inventory or sell through our wholesale channel.

  

Retail units sold for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was 30,386 units compared to 16,557 retail units sold for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Retail units sold increased 84% compared to the prior year period, driven by continued strong uptake of our offering, despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.

 

UK Retail gross profit per unit

 

This metric is defined as the aggregate UK retail sales price and ancillary revenues (including financing commission, warranty commission, paint protection and any add-ons) from all vehicles sold through our retail channel in a given period, less the aggregate costs to acquire those vehicles, the aggregate UK costs of inbound transportation to the vehicle preparation centers, auction fees, the aggregate costs of reconditioning those vehicles, costs of providing insurance, warranty and fuel, and other direct costs associated with providing the car to the customer, divided by the number of UK retail units sold in that period. This is an important metric that we use to record and forecast the performance and trends of our core retail business. There are a number of drivers of this metric, including our purchasing mix, cost of reconditioning, days to sale, our finance attachment rate and the number of new ancillary products.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, UK retail gross profit per unit was £226, compared to UK retail gross profit per unit of £315 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the short-term impact on cost of sales of investments made in the second half of 2021 with the launch of our car buying channel and bringing our UK reconditioning in-house, which impacted the profitability of cars sold in early 2022.

 

As our business continues to expand, our business plan is to continue to grow gross profit per unit, leveraging improvements discussed above.

 

UK Average monthly unique users

 

This metric is defined as the average number of individuals who access our website within a calendar month, based on data provided by Google Analytics. We calculate the average monthly unique visitors over any period by dividing the aggregate monthly unique visitors during such period by the number of months in that period. This metric is used to measure the quality of our customer experience, the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and customer acquisition, as well as the strength of our brand and market penetration, each of which contributes to improved customer conversion.

 

The computation of average monthly unique visitors excludes individuals who access our platform multiple times within a calendar month, counting such individuals only one time for purposes of the calculation. If an individual accesses our website using different devices or different browsers on the same device within a given month, the first access through each such device or browser is counted as a separate monthly unique visitor.

 

Our UK average monthly unique users during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was 1,680,000 users, compared to 1,548,000 users during the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in the average monthly unique visitors was primarily due to our investment in marketing and the increased brand recognition.

 

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UK Retail inventory units available on website

 

UK retail inventory units available on website represents the total number of vehicles available for sale on our website on the last day of each reporting period. It is important to ensure we have sufficient inventory available to satisfy customer demand and in the way they choose to purchase or finance.

 

UK retail inventory units available on website is a key indicator of our performance because we believe that the number of vehicles listed on our platform is a key driver of vehicle sales and revenue growth. Increasing the number of vehicles listed on our website results in a greater selection of vehicles for our customers, which, in turn, supports growing demand for our offering and increasing customer conversion.

 

Our UK retail inventory units available on our website increased to 7,455 units as of June 30, 2022, compared to 2,882 units as of June 30, 2021. The 4,573 increase in units was primarily driven by increased reconditioning output and increased demand from our customers, driving the need for a larger number of vehicles on offer on our website.

 

Key components of our operating results

 

Revenue

 

Revenue is recorded for the sale of used vehicles (retail and wholesale) as well as the provision of services (other sales). We recognize revenue net of sales tax.

 

Retail — We sell reconditioned vehicles directly to customers primarily through our platform. Customers include both consumers and businesses. The prices of vehicles are included in customer contracts at stand-alone selling prices, which are agreed prior to delivery. We recognize revenue when we satisfy our performance obligations for vehicle sales. The amount we recognize as revenue is the agreed upon purchase price stated in the contract less an estimate for returns. Estimates for returns are based on an analysis of historical experience, trends and sales data. We reflect the changes in these estimates as an adjustment to revenue in the period identified. The amount of consideration received for vehicles includes non-cash consideration which represents the value of part-exchange vehicles, if applicable, as stated in the contract.

 

Retail revenue also includes the fixed commission from the sale of a small number of vehicles where Cazoo acts as an agent. Under IFRS 15 only the net commission received from these sales is recorded within revenue, with 100% of that revenue contributing towards gross profit. Any ancillary revenue earned on the transaction continues to be recognized separately; see “Other sales” below.

 

Wholesale — We sell vehicles through car auctions to trade buyers and other customers. The vehicles sold to trade buyers are primarily acquired from customers as part-exchanges or through our direct car buying channel that do not meet the Cazoo criteria or standards to list and sell as retail vehicles. For wholesale we recognize revenue at the point when the vehicle is sold at auction.

 

Other sales — Customers buying vehicles from us may enter into a contract for finance through our platform and, if they buy a car in the UK, enter into a contract to extend their warranty after the initial 90-day inclusive period. We receive commissions for the arrangement of these contracts from the principal. We recognize commission revenue at the time of sale, net of a reserve for estimated contract cancellations. The reserve for cancellations is estimated based upon historical experience and recent trends and is reflected as a reduction in revenue. Changes in these estimates are reflected as an adjustment to revenue in the period identified.

 

At our customer centers, vehicle servicing products are offered including interim, full and major servicing, MOT tests, general repairs and one-off checks and treatments. We recognize revenue from such services when we satisfy our performance obligations, which is at the point the agreed work is completed.

 

We provided third-party reconditioning services during the six months ended June 30, 2022, which services are being discontinued. We satisfy our performance obligations at the point the agreed work is completed.

 

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Revenue from the Cazoo Subscription Service is also included within “Other sales”. The Cazoo Subscription Service allows customers to subscribe for a vehicle over a period of time for a monthly fee as an alternative to ownership. Revenue from the Cazoo Subscription Service is recognized under IFRS 16 and as such is recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract period and presented as part of “other sales” within the breakdown of revenue in the statement of profit or loss. In connection with our Business Realignment Plan, we ceased offering our subscription service to new subscribers at the end of June 2022.

 

Revenue from provision of related services such as maintenance and breakdown and additional charges are recognized in accordance with IFRS 15 – overtime, as the services are provided.

 

We also provide data services whereby customers access selected Cazoo vehicle data for a monthly fee. Revenue is recognized in accordance with IFRS 15 based on actual data usage for these contracts.

 

Cost of sales

 

Cost of sales primarily relates to vehicle acquisition costs and reconditioning costs, as well as any necessary adjustments to reflect vehicle inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value.

 

Vehicle reconditioning costs are the direct and indirect costs associated with preparing the vehicles for resale and typically include the cost of parts, labor and inbound transportation.

 

Our cost of sales also includes the cost of providing drive-away insurance, fuel, vehicle warranty, buyers fees, and other costs incurred in providing ancillary products and services.

 

Cost of sales also includes the depreciation of cars out on subscription.

 

Marketing expenses

 

These primarily relate to the cost of advertising through various platforms, including brand marketing, digital marketing, media costs, agency and production costs, and other promotional expenses such as sponsorships. Our marketing expenditure also include public relation costs and costs of any customer incentives.

 

Selling and distribution expenses

 

Selling and distribution costs mainly relate to the salaries and wages of our employees engaged in the transportation and handover of vehicles, costs incurred in relation to the storage and transportation of vehicles, post-sales costs and payment gateway fees. The depreciation charges of vehicle preparation centers and right-of-use assets (transporters) are also included in selling and distribution expenses.

 

Administrative expenses

 

Administrative expenses comprise staff related costs (excluding sales and distribution staff costs), property costs, information technology, external professional services and other general administrative costs.

 

Our administrative expenses also include depreciation and amortization charges. Amortization is in relation to capitalized development costs, leasehold improvements, software, domain names and other intangible assets. Depreciation expenses within administrative expenses mainly relate to the depreciation of offices and customer centers. These costs are amortized or depreciated over their useful economic lives.

 

We operate an equity-settled share-based incentive scheme and our share-based charges are included as part of administrative expenses.

 

Specifically, for the six months ended June 30, 2022, our administrative expenses included certain exceptional items for restructuring costs as a result of our Business Realignment Plan and transaction costs incurred on the acquisition of brumbrum.

 

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Other income and expenses

 

Other income and expenses includes fair value movements on the warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements.

 

Finance income

 

Finance income relates to interest income receivable on bank deposits.

 

Finance expense

 

Our finance expense consists primarily of interest on the convertible notes, stocking loans, subscription facilities and lease liabilities.

 

Tax credit

 

The tax credit relates to the net movements in specific deferred tax items in the period. A deferred tax asset on losses is only recognized to the extent that it matches deferred tax liabilities.

 

Results of operations

 

Six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to six months ended June 30, 2021

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
   Variance 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   % 
Continuing operations                
Revenue(1)   627,868    248,209    379,659    153%
Cost of sales   (624,623)   (236,850)   (387,773)   164%
Gross profit   3,245    11,359    (8,114)   (71)%
Marketing expenses   (45,189)   (29,355)   (15,834)   54%
Selling and distribution expenses   (56,869)   (20,389)   (36,480)   179%
Administrative expenses(2)   (288,448)   (69,427)   (219,021)   315%
Loss from operations(2)   (387,261)   (107,812)   (279,449)   259%
                     
Finance income   571    166    405    244%
Finance expense(3)   (22,606)   (1,793)   (20,813)   1,161%
Other income and expenses(4)   157,973    -    157,973      
                     
Loss before tax   (251,323)   (109,439)   (141,884)   130%
                     
Tax credit   9,865    7,326    2,539    35%
                     
Loss for the period   (241,458)   (102,113)   (139,345)   136%

 

(1) Revenue excludes £6.0 million of sales in the six months ended June 30, 2022 where Cazoo sold vehicles as an agent for third parties and only the net commission received from those sales is recorded within revenue (six months ended June 30, 2021: £7.5 million).
(2) Current period includes a non-cash impairment charge and accelerated amortization charge of £135.4 million largely related to actions taken in the Group's Business Realignment Plan.
(3) Current period includes £16.1 million finance expense on convertible notes, of which £13.5 million is non-cash.
(4) Other income and expenses includes fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements.

 

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Revenue

 

The following table summarizes our revenue for the periods presented:

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
   Variance 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   % 
Retail   501,770    207,948    293,822    141%
Wholesale   82,852    12,774    70,078    549%
Other sales   43,246    27,487    15,759    57%
    627,868    248,209    379,659    153%

 

Revenue has increased by £379.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to increased online orders and rapid expansion of our business.

 

Retail revenue has increased by £293.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. This is due to an increase in the number of retail vehicles sold, from 16,557 during the six months ended June 30, 2021, to 30,386 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, driven by continued strong uptake of our offering, the depth and breadth of our inventory levels, increased brand awareness and customer referrals.

 

Wholesale revenue has increased by £70.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, due to the launch of our car buying channel and the number of part-exchange vehicles received from customers which has grown with retail sales.

 

Other sales have increased by £15.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase was driven by revenue from ancillary products which has grown with retail sales.

 

Revenue excludes £6.0 million generated from the sale of vehicles as an agent for third parties. Only the net commission received from those sales is recorded within revenue. Cazoo is not a marketplace and all cars sold under this model continue to be reconditioned, stored and marketed by Cazoo. Cazoo is also responsible for any returns or post-sales issues. We purchase vehicles in this way from time to time, where the makes and models may otherwise be unavailable.

 

Cost of sales

 

The following table summarizes our cost of sales for the periods presented:

 

  

Six months
ended
June 30,
2022

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
   Variance 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   % 
Vehicle purchases   563,109    190,281    372,828    196%
Reconditioning and other costs   61,514    46,569    14,945    32%
    624,623    236,850    387,773    164%

 

Cost of sales have increased by £387.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, due to an increase in vehicle purchases and reconditioning costs. Vehicle purchases increased by £372.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to an increase in the level of inventory purchases to support the increased demand for our offering. Similarly, reconditioning and other costs increased by £14.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, as a result of an increase in the number of cars requiring reconditioning before being listed on our website, and the costs of providing warranties and drive away insurance for cars sold.

 

The reconditioning of third-party vehicles and the depreciation charge of subscription vehicles are included within reconditioning and other costs.

 

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Marketing expenses

  

Marketing expenses have increased by £15.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to a significant increase in advertising spend and promotion of the Cazoo brand to generate customer awareness. Brand marketing has increased largely due to extending our sponsorships to include snooker, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, golf, fishing, darts and horse-racing. Digital marketing has increased due to pay-per-click marketing and aggregator costs, which both drive short-term website traffic and have an impact on orders in the near-term.

 

Selling and distribution expenses

 

The following table summarizes our selling and distribution expenses for the periods presented:

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
   Variance 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   % 
Staff costs   33,253    8,276    24,977    302%
Transportation and storage costs   11,285    5,187    6,098    118%
Depreciation   6,631    2,707    3,924    145%
Other costs   5,700    4,219    1,481    35%
    56,869    20,389    36,480    179%

 

Selling and distribution expenses have increased by £36.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to an increase in personnel-related costs (selling and distribution staff) by £25.0 million, due to a significant increase in headcount to help support the expansion and growth of the Cazoo business.

 

Transportation and storage costs increased by £6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to an increase in the fleet of transporters, resulting in increases in fuel and mileage, insurance and other costs incurred in the outbound transportation of vehicles, and an increase in inventory during the period.

 

Depreciation costs increased by £3.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, reflecting an increase in the number of transporters and vehicle preparation centers.

 

Administrative expenses

 

The following table summarizes our administrative expenses for the periods presented:

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
   Variance 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   % 
Staff costs   54,151    21,195    32,956    155%
Office and property costs   13,169    5,615    7,554    135%
Technology and other costs   22,876    8,137    14,739    181%
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets(1)   154,856    10,975    143,881    1,311%
Share-based payments   35,096    12,688    22,408    177%
Exceptional items   8,300    10,817    (2,517)   (23)%
    288,448    69,427    219,021    315%

 

(1) Current period includes a non-cash impairment charge and accelerated amortization charge of £135.4 million largely related to actions taken in the Group's Business Realignment Plan.

 

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The total administrative costs have increased by £219.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to:

 

  an increase in personnel-related costs of £33.0 million, due to an increase in headcount across all administrative functions;
     
  an increase in share-based payments by £22.4 million, reflecting the higher headcount and larger number of outstanding options;
     
  an increase in depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets of £143.9 million, reflecting a non-cash impairment charge and accelerated amortization charge of £135.4 million largely related to actions taken in the Group's Business Realignment Plan, the impairment and amortization of intangibles from acquisitions, and an increase in the number of transporters and customer centers; and
     
  exceptional items of £8.3 million include restructuring costs of £6.6 million with the remainder primarily related to transaction costs incurred on the acquisition of brumbrum.

 

Finance income

 

Finance income has increased by £0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021.

 

Finance expenses

 

Our finance expenses are interest on stocking loans, subscription facilities and interest on lease liabilities. The table below is a summary of the amount recognized for the periods presented:

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
   Variance 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   % 
Finance expense                
Interest on convertible notes   16,057    -    16,057      
Interest on loans and borrowings   4,955    1,233    3,722    302%
Interest on lease liabilities   1,594    560    1,034    185%
Total finance expense   22,606    1,793    20,813    1,161%

 

Finance expenses have increased by £20.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. Interest on convertible notes was £16.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, of which £13.5 million was non-cash. Interest on loans and borrowings increased by £3.7 million primarily due to an increase in stocking loans to match higher inventory and subscription facilities on subscription vehicles. Interest on lease liabilities increased by £1.0 million driven by an increase in the number of leasehold properties and transporters.

 

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Other income and expenses

 

The following table summarizes our other income and expenses for the periods presented:

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
   Variance 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   % 
Fair value movement in embedded derivative   168,085        168,085      
Fair value movement in warrants   41,840        41,840     
Foreign exchange movements   (51,952)       (51,952)     
    157,973        157,973      

 

The fair value of the embedded derivative has decreased by £168.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

The fair value of the warrants has decreased by £41.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

Tax credit

 

Tax credit was £9.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a tax credit of £7.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The tax credit relates to the net movements in specific deferred tax items in the period. A deferred tax asset on losses is only recognized to the extent that it matches deferred tax liabilities.

 

Operating results by segment

 

Following the launch of the Cazoo retail proposition in Europe, we have two reportable operating segments: (i) the UK and (ii) the EU. UK represents retail, wholesale and other sales in the UK and EU represents retail, wholesale and other sales in the EU.

 

Costs relating to certain Group services have been allocated to another heading called “Central costs”. “Central costs” is not a reportable operating segment but is included in order to reconcile segment loss. Refer to Note 5, Segment information, within the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 6-K for additional information about these segments.

 

UK

 

The following table summarizes our results for the UK operating segment for the periods presented:

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
   Variance 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   % 
                 
Revenue   583,220    243,488    339,732    140%
Segment loss(1)   (122,166)   (58,734)   (63,432)   108%
Loss for the period   (122,166)   (58,734)   (63,432)   108%

 

(1) Refer to “⸺Non-IFRS financial measures” for the reconciliation of segment loss to loss for the period, the most comparable IFRS measure.

 

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UK revenue has increased by £339.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to increased online orders and rapid expansion of our UK business.

 

UK segment loss has increased by £63.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to an increase in operating expenses to support the expansion and growth in the UK.

 

EU

 

The following table summarizes our results for the EU operating segment for the periods presented:

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
   Variance 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   % 
                 
Revenue   44,648    4,721    39,927    846%
Segment loss(1)   (30,715)   (2,670)   (28,045)   1,050%
Loss for the period   (30,715)   (2,670)   (28,045)   1,050%

 

(1) Refer to “⸺Non-IFRS financial measures” for the reconciliation of segment loss to loss for the period, the most comparable IFRS measure.

 

EU revenue has increased by £39.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, due to the launch of the Cazoo retail proposition in France and Germany in December 2021 and in Spain and Italy in 2022.

 

EU segment loss has increased by £28.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to an increase in operating expenses in the EU following the launch of the Cazoo retail proposition in France and Germany in December 2021 and in Spain and Italy in 2022.

 

Central costs

 

The following table summarizes our Central costs for the periods presented:

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
   Variance 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   % 
                 
Revenue                 
Segment loss(1)   (22,286)   (7,754)   (14,532)   187%
Loss for the period   (88,577)   (40,709)   (47,868)   118%

 

(1) Refer to “⸺Non-IFRS financial measures” for the reconciliation of segment loss to loss for the period, the most comparable IFRS measure.

 

Central costs have increased by £14.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, due to the growth of the Cazoo business and additional costs associated with operating as a public company.

 

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Non-IFRS financial measures

 

In addition to our results determined in accordance with IFRS, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA and segment loss provide useful information for management and investors to assess the underlying performance of the business, as they remove the effect of certain non-cash items and certain charges that are not indicative of our core operating performance or results of operations. We believe that non-IFRS financial information, when taken collectively with financial measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, may be helpful to investors because they provide an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating our ongoing operating results and trends and because they provide consistency and comparability with past financial performance. However, our management does not consider non-IFRS measures in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, and Adjusted EBITDA and segment loss have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the analysis of other IFRS financial measures, such as loss for the period. Some of the limitations of Adjusted EBITDA and segment loss include that they do not reflect the impact of working capital requirements or capital expenditures and other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA and segment loss differently, or use a different accounting standard such as U.S. GAAP, which limits their usefulness as comparative measures. Adjusted EBITDA and segment loss may not be indicative of our historic operating results nor are they meant to be predictive of potential future results.

 

“Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as loss for the period from continuing operations adjusted for tax, finance income, finance expense, depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, share-based payment expense, fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements and exceptional items which do not relate to our core operations.

 

“Segment loss” is the loss measure reported to the Group’s chief operating decision maker. It is defined as loss for the period from continuing operations adjusted for tax, finance income, finance expense, depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, share-based payment expense, fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements and exceptional items which do not relate to our core operations.

 

The table below presents a reconciliation of loss for the period, the most comparable IFRS measure to Adjusted EBITDA, for the periods presented.

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
 
   £’000   £’000 
Loss for the period   (241,458)   (102,113)
Adjustments:          
Tax credit   (9,865)   (7,326)
Finance income   (571)   (166)
Finance expense   22,606    1,793 
Depreciation   26,552    10,531 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets(1)   142,146    4,618 
Share-based payment expense   35,096    12,688 
Fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements   (157,973)    
Exceptional items(2)   8,300    10,817 
Total adjustments   66,291    32,955 
Adjusted EBITDA   (175,167)   (69,158)

 

(1) Current period includes a non-cash impairment charge and accelerated amortization charge of £135.4 million largely related to actions taken in the Group's Business Realignment Plan.
(2) Exceptional items of £8.3 million include restructuring costs of £6.6 million with the remainder primarily related to transaction costs incurred on the acquisition of brumbrum.

 

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The tables below present a reconciliation of segment loss to loss for the period, the most comparable IFRS measure:

 

Six months ended June 30, 2022  UK   EU   Total
segments
   Central
costs
   Consolidated 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
                     
Segment loss   (122,166)   (30,715)   (152,881)   (22,286)   (175,167)
Tax credit               9,865    9,865 
Finance income               571    571 
Finance expense               (22,606)   (22,606)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets               (26,552)   (26,552)
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets               (142,146)   (142,146)
Share-based payment expenses               (35,096)   (35,096)
Fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements               157,973    157,973 
Exceptional items(1)               (8,300)   (8,300)
Loss for the period   (122,166)   (30,715)   (152,881)   (88,577)   (241,458)

 

(1) Exceptional items of £8.3 million include restructuring costs of £6.6 million with the remainder primarily related to transaction costs incurred on the acquisition of brumbrum.

 

Six months ended June 30, 2021  UK   EU   Total
segments
   Central
costs
   Consolidated 
   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000   £’000 
                     
Segment loss   (58,734)   (2,670)   (61,404)   (7,754)   (69,158)
Tax credit               7,326    7,326 
Finance income               166    166 
Finance expense               (1,793)   (1,793)
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets               (10,531)   (10,531)
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets               (4,618)   (4,618)
Share-based payment expenses               (12,688)   (12,688)
Fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements                    
Exceptional items               (10,817)   (10,817)
Loss for the period   (58,734)   (2,670)   (61,404)   (40,709)   (102,113)

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources comes from raising £1,067.8 million in funds from shareholders since incorporation in October 2018 to June 30, 2022, and £460.0 million in net proceeds from the convertible notes. Our primary uses of liquidity have been our operations.

 

As of June 30, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of £401.2 million. We believe that our cash on hand, and available borrowing capacity under stocking loans and borrowings, will be adequate to meet our liquidity requirements for at least the 12 months following the date of this Form 6-K. Our future capital requirements will depend on several factors, including expanding our geographical footprint in the UK, building and maintaining our inventory of quality vehicles, developing new products or services, further improving existing products and services, enhancing our operating infrastructure and acquiring complementary businesses and technologies. If these sources of liquidity are not sufficient to fully fund our future capital requirements, including any acquisitions, or due to unforeseen circumstances, we may need to engage in equity or debt financings to secure additional funds, however, additional funds may not be available on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

 

As of June 30, 2022, we had loans and borrowings of £284.6 million including stocking loans of £209.4 million and subscription facilities of £75.0 million. Our business model relies on having a large inventory of cars available on our platform to have a broad offering to prospective customers. To fund the working capital required to maintain high levels of inventory, we enter into stocking loan arrangements. Under a stocking loan arrangement, a bank will take the legal title of cars held in Cazoo’s stock and provide a loan relative to the value of the car. Our stocking loans at June 30, 2022 do not contain financial or other restrictive covenants. The loans charge a rate of interest at a base rate plus a margin. 

 

Cash flows

 

The following table shows a summary of our unaudited condensed consolidated cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021:

 

   Six months
ended
June 30,
2022
   Six months
ended
June 30,
2021
 
   £’000   £’000 
Net cash provided by (used in):        
Operating activities   (213,978)   (55,489)
Investing activities   (49,565)   (119,190)
Financing activities   465,007    (8,498)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   201,464    (183,177)

 

Operating activities

 

Our primary sources of operating cash flows result from the sale of retail vehicles, wholesale vehicles and other services we provide to customers. Our primary uses of cash from operating activities are purchases of inventory, vehicle reconditioning costs, customer acquisition costs and personnel-related expenses.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities was £214.0 million (£55.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021). The primary factors affecting operating cash flows during the period were a net loss of £241.5 million (£102.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021), adjustments for non-cash items of £58.0 million (£22.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021), net cash used in working capital, primarily inventory, of £31.1 million (£24.3 million net cash provided for the six months ended June 30, 2021) and interest income of £0.6 million (£0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021) received on bank deposits.

 

Our non-cash items include depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, share-based payment expense and fair value movement in warrants and embedded derivative and foreign exchange movements.

 

Movements within working capital include the purchase of inventory, which is financed through stocking loans classified separately within financing activities. £8.1 million of the cash used in working capital was attributable to the increase in inventory for the six months ended June 30, 2022 (£12.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021). The remaining movement in working capital was due to movements in trade and other receivables and trade and other payables.

 

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Investing activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities was £49.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 (£119.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021).

 

The net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily attributed to the acquisition of subsidiaries for £34.1 million net of the cash acquired, additions to property plant and equipment of £18.7 million, as well as additions to intangible assets of £15.0 million.

 

Financing activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was £465.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 while the net cash used in financing activities was £8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

 

The net cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily attributed to the net proceeds from the convertible notes. In addition, there were proceeds from stocking loans and subscription facilities. The net cash used in financing in the six months ended June 30, 2021 was primarily attributed to lease payments and the repayment of stocking loans and mortgages.

 

Contractual obligations and commitments

 

There has been a material change to our contractual obligations during the six months ended June 30, 2022 due to the convertible notes issued on February 16, 2022. The Company issued $630.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes pursuant to the Indenture, dated February 16, 2022, between Cazoo Group Ltd and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.

 

The convertible notes bear regular interest at a rate of 2.00% per year. Interest accrues from February 16, 2022 and is payable quarterly in arrears on February 16, May 16, August 16 and November 16 of each year, beginning on May 16, 2022. The convertible notes will mature on February 16, 2027, unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or converted in accordance with the terms of the convertible notes. The principal amount of the convertible notes does not accrete.

 

If the convertible notes have not been converted, repurchased or redeemed at or prior to February 16, 2027, holders of the convertible notes will also be entitled to payment of a premium at maturity of the convertible notes, equal to 50% of the principal amount of the convertible notes. The premium is payable in cash, Class A Shares, or a combination of cash and Class A Shares at the option of the Company. The premium will not be payable if the trailing 10 trading day volume weighted average price of the Class A Shares is above $6.75 for any trading day beginning on (and excluding) March 4, 2024 and ending on (and including) March 18, 2024 (the “premium fall-away trigger”), provided that in connection with a share exchange event on or prior to March 4, 2024 involving a third party acquirer, the premium fall-away trigger shall be tested using the fair market value of the consideration paid per Class A Share on the date of the share exchange event or if resulting in less consideration, the date on which any lock-up applicable to holders of the Class A Shares expires after the share exchange event. For the avoidance of doubt, this premium will not be payable by the Company (i) in the event of a mandatory conversion on or prior to the maturity date, (ii) in the event of a voluntary conversion by a holder on or prior to the maturity date, (iii) in connection with the redemption of the convertible notes on or prior to the maturity date, or (iv) in connection with a make-whole Fundamental Change or an offer to purchase convertible notes upon a Fundamental Change.

 

Our other contractual obligations largely relate to stocking loans, subscription facilities and lease liabilities which are described in further detail in Note 11, Financial instruments, within the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 6-K.

 

Off balance sheet arrangements

 

As of June 30, 2022, we did not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.

 

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Critical accounting policies and estimates

 

There have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies and procedures during the six months ended June 30, 2022, except as it relates to the significant accounting policy related to the convertible notes, as described in Note 2, within the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 6-K. For a detailed discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates, refer to our audited consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 20-F.

 

New and amended standards and interpretations

 

Recently issued accounting pronouncements that may be relevant to our operations but have not yet been adopted are outlined in Note 2, Basis of Presentation, within the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 6-K.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

We are exposed to market risk in the ordinary course of business. Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. Our market risk exposure is primarily a result of fluctuations in interest rates. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.

 

Interest rate risk

 

Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates will affect our income and financial management. We are exposed to interest rate risk mainly through our stocking loans and subscription facilities where interest, in the six months ended June 30, 2022, was charged in reference to a base interest rate. However, our exposure to interest rate risk is minimal since we were in a net cash position at June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, and therefore able to reduce exposure through repayment of the facilities. We do not hedge against interest rate risk.

 

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on our stocking loans and subscription facilities during the six months ended June 30, 2022. With other variables held constant, our profit before tax is affected through the impact on floating rate borrowings, as follows: 

 

   Increase/
decrease
in basis
points
   Effect on
profit
before tax
 
         £’000 
Six months ended June 30, 2022   +100    (1,141) 
    -100    716  
Six months ended June 30, 2021   +100    (731) 
    -100    731  

 

Foreign currency risk

 

We have foreign currency risks related to our European operations in Euros. We also incur certain expenses in US dollars, including the interest payments on our convertible notes. We do not currently hedge against currency risk through the use of financial instruments such as foreign currency swaps. However, we may look to do this in the future as appropriate.

 

The following tables demonstrate the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in EUR exchange rate, with all other variables held constant. The impact on our profit before tax is due to changes in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities. Our exposure to foreign currency changes for all other currencies is not material.

 

    Increase/
decrease in
EUR rate
    Effect on
profit
before tax
    Effect on
pre-tax
equity
 
          £’000     £’000  
Six months ended June 30, 2022     +5 %     (2,173 )     (876 )
      -5 %     2,173       876  
Six months ended June 30, 2021     +5 %     (235 )     (373 )
      -5 %     235       373  

 

 

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