Who is Motus?

Motus is South Africa’s leading automotive group, employing over 18 600 people. It is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector with unrivalled scale and scope in South Africa, and a selected international presence, primarily in the United Kingdom (UK), Australia and limited presence in South East Asia, and Southern and East Africa.

Motus Holdings Limited (“Motus”) was listed on the JSE in November 2018, following its unbundling from Imperial Holdings Limited (“Imperial Holdings”).

Motus offers a differentiated value proposition to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), customers and business partners with a fully integrated business model across the automotive value chain through four key business segments namely; Import and Distribution, Retail and Rental, Motor-Related Financial Services and Aftermarket Parts.

Motus has long-standing importer and retail partnerships with leading OEMs, representing some of the world’s most recognisable brands. We provide automotive manufacturers with a highly effective routeto- market and a vital link between the brand and the customer throughout the vehicle ownership cycle.

Unbundling and listing

Prior to the listing, the Motus unbundling was underpinned by:

  • Enhanced strategic focus, independence and flexibility
  • Improved operational efficiency through reduction of complexity, duplication and costs over time
  • Focused capital allocation and funding structures
  • Improved shareholder understanding and insight into each business
  • Enabling shareholders to participate directly in Motus and/or Logistics.

After the first year of listing, the above factors are still appropriate and will remain relevant into the future and are supported by the solid trading results to 30 June 2019.

Key investment highlights

Diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector with a leading position in South Africa and a selected international presence mainly in the UK, Australia and limited presence in South East Asia and Southern and East Africa.


Fully integrated business model in South Africa across the vehicle value chain: Import and Distribution, Retail and Rental, Motor-Related Financial Services and Aftermarket Parts.


Unrivalled scale in South Africa underpins a differentiated value proposition to OEMs, suppliers, customers and business partners, providing multiple customer touch points supporting customer loyalty through the entire vehicle ownership cycle.


Profitability with high free cash flow generation and exposure to annuity income streams, with return on invested capital exceeding weighted average cost of capital, providing a platform for an attractive dividend yield.


Defined organic growth trajectory through portfolio optimisation, continuous operational enhancements and innovation, with a selective acquisition growth strategy in and outside South Africa leveraging best-in-class expertise.


Highly experienced management team with deep industry knowledge of regional and global markets, and a proven track record with years of collective experience, including an independent and diversified board.