In 2014, ALD Automotive posted a turnover of EUR30.2 million, calculated under the international accounting standards, and of RON160 million (EUR36 million), respectively, according to Finance Ministry data.
The company’s fleet reached 8,876 vehicles, 6% more than in 2014. The largest investment carried out in 2015 targeted the extension of its car fleet by 1,800 vehicles, the statement also reads.
Of the total number of contracts, 80% target full service operating leasing and 20% target auto fleet management services. The company’s client portfolio rose 26%, reaching 336 companies operating in the pharmaceuticals, financial services, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and telecom sectors.
Another business segment on the rise is the online auction platform for used cars, called ALD carmarket. Since its launch, in March 2010, until the end of 2015, dealers and merchants bought online over 7,000 used cars which had been returned when the contracts reached their end date.
Founded in 2005, ALD Automotive is a subsidiary of BRD-Groupe Societe Generale and the ALD Automotive group.