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Former Automotive Holdings Group chief executive Bronte Howson, who is also the company's non-executive chair, controls the largest stake of PARKD at around 16 per cent.

Property 14 Apr 2026

Parkd Azzurri deal paves data centre road

An innovative Perth carpark developer says the recent buy-in of a leading east coast concreter will pave the way for the company to gain a foothold in the booming data centre construction market.

Transport & Logistics 07 Jun 2019

Parkd co-founder quits as MD

Parkd co-founder Peter McUtchen is stepping down as managing director and will be replaced by the company's chief financial officer.

Infrastructure 06 Dec 2017

Parkd shares rise on debut

Shares in newly listed Parkd finished up 25 per cent today after the Perth-based company raised $6 million through a strongly supported initial public offering.

Deals 06 Oct 2017

Parkd seeks ASX listing

A modular car park construction company chaired by former Automotive Holdings Group boss Bronte Howson has announced plans to raise $6 million from investors and list on the ASX.

Special Reports 21 Nov 2016

Coleman, Power vie for highest-paid title

SPECIAL REPORT: The detailed reporting of remuneration by listed companies means it should be easy to determine the state's best-paid chief executive, but the reality is more complicated.

Retail 18 Nov 2016

AHG has tough start to year

Automotive Holdings Group has reassured shareholders that its troubled refrigerated logistics business is on the mend, after releasing a trading update that showed lower profits.

Deals 19 Aug 2016

AHG to raise $110m, buys more franchises

Automotive Holdings Group has announced plans to raise up to $110 million from investors and purchase two car yards on the east coast, on the same day it revealed an increase in full-year profit.

Retail 11 Aug 2016

AHG announces new managing director

Automotive Holdings Group has announced an unusual 12-month leadership transition under which current managing director, Bronte Howson, will become special counsel, while also getting a special cash payout and potentially early vesting of long-term performance rights.

Mining 13 Jun 2016

Poynton features among Queen's Birthday honours

Prominent corporate adviser John Poynton, former mining executive Bill Turner, and Supreme Court judge Carmel McLure are among the Western Australian luminaries to receive honours as part of this year's Queen's Birthday awards.

Deals 01 Jun 2016

AHG pays $24m for Mazda dealership

Car retailer Automotive Holdings Group has increased its east coast franchise portfolio with the purchase of a Mazda dealership in Melbourne.

Retail 19 Feb 2016

AHG grows profit, revenue

Automotive Holdings Group has posted a solid half-year result with profit and revenue up, driven mostly by the company's retail business but offset by its logistics divisions.

Deals 18 Feb 2016

Revised Covs Parts sale approved

Automotive Holdings Group has won regulatory approval for the sale of its Covs Parts business after agreeing to retain four regional stores, and has also expanded its east coast operations through another acquisition in Melbourne.

Transport & Logistics 12 Feb 2016

AHG appoints logistics boss

Perth-based Automotive Holdings Group has appointed former Qantas senior executive Stephen Cleary chief executive of the company's logistics business.

Energy 07 Dec 2015

Mixed fortunes for local business leaders in pay stakes

SPECIAL REPORT: The 2015 CEO salary survey has some surprising names near the top of the list while some of the state's best chief executives are unexpectedly low down.

Opinion 01 Dec 2015

Leaders look to technology for growth

Innovation isn't just a buzzword drummed up by the new regime in Canberra.

Deals 21 Oct 2015

ACCC holds up AHG's Covs Parts sale

The competition watchdog has raised concerns regarding Automotive Holdings Group's $43 million sale of its Covs Parts business to GPC Asia Pacific, which already operates the Repco chain.

Deals 15 Oct 2015

AHG wants Higer rights

Perth-based vehicle retailer Automotive Holdings Group has announced plans to acquire distribution rights for Higer buses in Australia off the current distributor, which is in administration.

Property 19 Aug 2015

AHG sells sites to Charter Hall for $50m

Perth-based vehicle retailer Automotive Holdings Group has sold three of its east coast properties to trusts managed by Charter Hall, for $50.5 million.

21 Jul 2015

AHG in sale and lease-back talks

Automotive Holdings Group has entered discussions for a $77.5 million sale and lease-back of an existing dealership and two development properties on the east coast, the second deal of this type in three years.

17 Jul 2015

AHG to sell Covs for $45m

Automotive Holdings Group has announced an agreement to sell its Covs Parts business to GPC Asia Pacific for between $43 million and $45 million.

Deals 14 Jul 2015

Acquisitions deliver AHG growth

Automotive Holdings Group had employed a consistent approach to buying and integrating dealerships over many years, long-serving director and head of business development Hamish Williams told Business News after his recent retirement.

Deals 06 Jul 2015

AHG buys Perth Mercedes dealerships for $60m

Automotive Holdings Group has bought all three Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Perth from Western Pacific Automotive for a combined $58 million.

17 Apr 2015

AHG to open 100th dealership

Perth-based Automotive Holdings Group will build its 100th dealership after being granted a franchise to establish a new Mazda car yard in Brisbane.

Deals 31 Mar 2015

AHG buys Osborne Park dealership

Automotive Holdings Group has splashed $5 million on an acquisition of the Paceway Mitsubishi dealership in Osborne Park and another dealership in Brisbane.

13 Feb 2015

AHG lifts profit to $45m

Australia's biggest car dealer network, Perth-based Automotive Holdings Group, has lifted half-year profit by 17.4 per cent to $45 million, and expects a further boost from low interest rates and fuel prices.

Special Reports 08 Dec 2014

View from the top still good - SPECIAL REPORT

The tougher business climate has prompted some WA companies to cut executive salaries, but most have held the line and some have even awarded pay rises.

Deals 17 Oct 2014

AHG backs out of Covs Parts sale

Automotive Holdings Group has walked away from a potential sale of its Covs Parts business to Burson Group, which hoped to use the 25 stores as an entry into the WA market.

Transport & Logistics 15 Aug 2014

AHG increases profits in face of falling car sales

The nation's biggest car dealer network, Perth-based Automotive Holdings Group, has shrugged off slowing automotive sales to lodge a record net profit result of $78.5 million.

Appointments 11 Jul 2014

New COO for AHG

Former Toll Group executive Paul Ebsworth has been appointed chief operating officer of the Perth-grown auto retailer and logistics firm Automotive Holdings Group.

Deals 25 Mar 2014

AHG plans $180m acquisitions

Automotive Holdings Group has announced plans to purchase a refrigerated logistics business and an automotive dealership group at a combined cost of $184 million.

Appointments 17 Feb 2014

East Perth Football Club directors

East Perth Football Club has appointed David Christison and Martin Mileham to its board as directors.

Special Reports 05 Dec 2013

Investors cut CEOs some slack

FEATURE: It has been a difficult year for many of WA's listed entities, but investors are backing the performance of most of the state's top executives.

Advertising, Marketing & Communications 18 Nov 2013

AHG signs three year deal with the Demons

Automotive Holdings Group has agreed to become the major sponsor of the Melbourne Football Club in a three-year deal.

Financial Services 26 Aug 2013

AHG’s Howson in $7.8m selldown

Automotive Holdings Group managing director Bronte Howson has sold two million shares in the company, raising a total of $7.76 million.

Deals 31 Jul 2013

AHG expands NZ footprint

Perth-based car dealer network Automotive Holdings Group has taken its franchise count to 150 with the acquisition of a New Zealand Holden dealership and approval to create a new Nissan dealer at t

Deals 06 Jun 2013

AHG zooms into Jason Mazda

Car dealer network Automotive Holdings Group has added Mazda to its stable of WA dealerships, with the acquisition of Jason Mazda in Osborne Park for $13 million.

Deals 26 Apr 2013

AHG adds Toyota to growing Vic network

Car dealer network Automotive Holdings Group is increasing its presence in Victoria, snapping up two Toyota dealerships in Melbourne's northern suburbs for $20 million.

Property 03 Feb 2012

AHG, API launch property trust

Automotive Holdings Group has announced a partnership with Australasian Property Investments to launch a $66 million unlisted property trust.

Deals 31 Jan 2012

AHG acquires Victorian dealer network

Automotive Holdings Group ramped up its push into Victoria, acquiring all but one of Jeff Wignall Group's 10 car dealerships for $14 million.

Special Reports 30 Nov 2011

CEOs’ value in the aye of shareholders

Five years of WA salary surveys show some chief executives appear to be remarkably well paid relative to the size of their business and the returns they have delivered, while others offer great value for money.

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