Automotive Finco Corp. Files Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025
TORONTO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Automotive Finco Corp. (NEX: AFCC-H) (the 'Company') today announced that it has filed condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The statements together with the Management Discussion and Analysis can be found on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
About Automotive Finco Corp.
Automotive Finco Corp. is a finance company focused exclusively on the auto retail sector. In addition to its interest in Automotive Finance Limited Partnership, the Company may also pursue other direct investments and financing opportunities across the auto retail sector.For further information please refer to the Company's website at www.autofincocorp.com or contact Shannon Penney, Chief Financial Officer, at shannon.penney@rogers.com or (905) 619-4996.Sign in to access your portfolio
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