Aston Martin Issues Profit Warning and Secures £210m in Funding
The luxury carmaker lowers its profit forecast for 2024 and raises cash to address production delays and weak demand in China.
- Aston Martin has reduced its 2024 profit forecast to £270-£280 million, down from £305.9 million in 2023, citing production delays and falling demand in China.
- The company has raised £210 million through a combination of share placements and high-interest debt to support growth and product development.
- Production of the ultra-exclusive Valiant model has been delayed, with only about half of the 38 orders expected to be delivered by year-end.
- Aston Martin's shares have dropped 56% this year, reaching a two-year low, as the company faces supply chain issues and competition in the European car market.
- CEO Adrian Hallmark, appointed in September, emphasized that the fundraising strengthens the company’s balance sheet and positions it for future growth, including its transition to electric vehicles.