BEIJING, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lentuo International Inc. (NYSE: LAS) ("Lentuo" or "the Company"), a leading non-state-owned automobile retailer headquartered in Beijing, today announced that members of its senior management team, including its Chairman Mr. Hetong Guo and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Jing Yang, have informed the Company of their intention to use their personal funds to purchase the Company's American Depositary Shares on the open market for an aggregate amount up to a maximum of $1.0 million within the next 12 months, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Mr. Guo commented, "This share purchase plan demonstrates our management team's confidence in the long-term prospects of Lentuo's business. We believe China's automobile market is poised to further expand. In 2013, we saw double-digit growth in car sales in China, rising 14% to 22 million vehicles, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. For Lentuo, our gross margin in both auto sales and repair and maintenance services increased in 2013. We expect 2014 to be another strong year. In particular, we will take full advantage of the huge opportunities presented by the emerging pre-owned car market through our innovative "online to offline" model and the launch of Lentuo Pre-Owned Car Quality Certification Program."
About Lentuo International Inc.
Lentuo is a leading non-state-owned automobile retailer headquartered in Beijing. Lentuo operates 12 franchise dealerships, 10 automobile showrooms, one automobile repair shop and one car leasing company.
Website: http://lentuo.investorroom.com/
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For more information, please contact:
Ms. Jiangyu Luo
Acting CFO
Lentuo International Inc.
Telephone +86 139 1029 1120
Email: luojiangyu@lentuo.net
Christensen
Mr. Christian Arnell
Telephone +86 10 5900 1548 in Beijing
Email: carnell@christensenir.com
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004 (U.S.A.)
Email: lbergkamp@christensenir.com
