2011 Profit Track 100
Rank: 4 McLaren Group
Its catering company runs restaurants in Chelsea Design Centre and Harvey Nichols
Famous for its Formula One racing team, this Surrey-based group also has lesser-known offshoots. These include an electronics company that sells software and technology to Indy Racing teams and the American government; a division that works with organisations such as UK Sport to improve performance in sport; and even an upmarket catering company. Its automotive division designs and manufactures supercars that cost more than £100,000 each. Founded and led by Ron Dennis, the company has grown profits by 146% a year, from £2.2m in 2006 to £32.6m in 2009.
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Famous for its Formula One racing team, this Surrey-based group also has lesser-known offshoots. These include an electronics company that sells software and technology to Indy Racing teams and the American government; a division that works with organisations such as UK Sport to improve performance in sport; and even an upmarket catering company. Its automotive division designs and manufactures supercars that cost more than £100,000 each. Founded and led by Ron Dennis, the company has grown profits by 146% a year, from £2.2m in 2006 to £32.6m in 2009.
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Company facts
McLaren Group
Racing team and sports car maker
Company website
| Profit growth | 146.09% pa |
| 2009 profit | £32.6m |
| 2006 profit | £2.2m |
| 2009 staff | 1,587 |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Location of HQ | Surrey |
| If applicable: * = annualised figures ‡ = draft accounts |
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