Tunisian automotive distributor CITY CARS has reported a sharp rise in full-year 2025 earnings, posting a net profit of 32.5 million dinars, a 16.8% increase compared to 2024, even as the company braces for major regulatory changes.
The board of directors, which met on April 23, 2026, approved the financial statements, noting that total balance sheet assets have reached 275.7 million dinars, reflecting a solid financial structure.
In line with the previous year, the board has proposed a dividend of 1.250 dinar per share, unchanged from 2024.
The stable shareholder payout comes as Tunisian businesses navigate significant shifts in the regulatory landscape.
Strategic shift following Central Bank circular
Alongside its strong results, CITY CARS is undertaking a transformation of its operational organization. In coordination with its manufacturing partner KIA Corporation, the company is adjusting its ordering and supply program.
The move follows the entry into force of Central Bank of Tunisia Circular No. 2026-4, issued March 26, 2026. The new regulation requires importers of non-priority products, including passenger vehicles, to place deposits covering the full value of planned imports, using their own equity.
Despite the constraint, CITY CARS says it has the necessary financial resources to adapt. The company intends to maintain business continuity while fully complying with the new requirements.
