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Interim Results for the six months ended
Driving Growth Through Innovation and International Expansion
Financial Highlights
|
|
H1 FY25 |
H1 FY24 |
Change |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
+6.5% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA1 |
|
|
+6.8% |
|
Interim DPS |
2.90p |
2.60p |
+11.5% |
|
Adjusted PBT2 |
|
|
+5.4% |
|
Adjusted EPS3 |
6.2p |
5.7p |
+8.8% |
|
Underlying cash at period end4 |
|
|
-1.8% |
Operational Highlights
·
· In the
·
· The Company's product portfolio has expanded with the launch of two innovative solutions designed to unlock new revenue opportunities from existing customers from early summer 2025:
○
○ DonationPortal: A dedicated solution for charities, offering branded donation pages, streamlined Gift Aid processing, and real-time analytics to enhance donor engagement.
· Investment in organic international expansion is accelerating, with early discussions underway with mobile operators and broadcasters across several high-potential European markets. To support this growth,
· Our customer services in the
·
· 100% platform uptime throughout the Period.
·
· Increased interim dividend of 2.9p (FY24: 2.6p) per share, in line with the Company's progressive dividend policy to pay out at least 75% of adjusted EPS. This is in addition to a special dividend of 3.0p per share paid in
· Underlying cash at
Outlook
With a solid base of recurring revenue from existing clients and the addition of new customers including News
Looking ahead,
Notes
1 Adjusted EBITDA excludes share-based payment charges along with depreciation, amortisation, interest, R&D tax credits and tax from the measure of profit.
2 Adjusted PBT is profit before tax excluding share-based payment charges and R&D tax credits.
3 Adjusted EPS is earnings per share excluding share-based payment charges.
4 Underlying cash is actual cash excluding cash held on behalf of customers.
"We have delivered another period of strong performance, driven by our continued focus on driving revenue growth for our largest customers through cutting-edge technology. New partnerships with major clients like News
Enquiries
Robert Weisz, CEO
Michael Foulkes, CFOO
Jonny Franklin-Adams / Seamus Fricker / Hamish Waller (Corporate Finance)
Sunila de Silva/ Harriet Ward (ECM)
About Fonix
Founded in 2006, Fonix is a leading provider of mobile payments and messaging solutions, enabling businesses to connect, engage, and transact seamlessly through mobile technology.
Fonix helps organisations across media, charity, entertainment, and enterprise sectors drive revenue and enhance audience engagement.
Headquartered in London, Fonix is a fast-growing, innovation-driven company, trusted by industry leaders such as ITV, Bauer Media, RTÉ, Global, Comic Relief, and BBC Children in Need. With a strong focus on technology and consumer experience, Fonix continues to shape the future of mobile payments and interactivity.
CEO's review
Fonix continues to execute a focused growth strategy, leveraging its technological innovation, industry expertise, and market-leading client relationships to drive increased revenue for its largest customers and expand into high-potential international markets.
Fonix's growth strategy is centred on two key priorities: driving revenue growth for our largest customers through cutting-edge technology solutions and strategically expanding into high-potential international markets by leveraging our strong industry reputation, market-leading expertise, and innovative product suite. This approach will ensure sustainable long-term value creation for shareholders while reinforcing our competitive advantage.
Growth pillars
To align with our evolving priorities, we have refined our growth strategy to three key pillars:
1. Driving revenue growth through technological innovation
Our primary objective is driving revenue growth for existing customers through technological innovation. During the period, gross profit rose to
Fonix's Campaign Manager product continues to be a leading driver of engagement and revenue for our customers. News UK has adopted our interactive services across its
Innovation remains at the heart of our strategy. Shortly after the period end, we introduced PayFlex, an advanced extension of our Campaign Manager platform that integrates Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal to improve the recovery of failed mobile payments. Looking ahead, PayFlex will be a powerful catalyst for revenue growth, driving higher checkout conversions, maximising transaction values, and delivering optimal cost efficiencies. Its role as a transformative force in mobile payments will further strengthen our customers' competitive edge and reinforce Fonix's leadership in the industry.
DonationPortal, another key enhancement to our product suite, extends the capabilities of Campaign Manager by equipping charities with branded donation pages, real-time analytics, and deeper engagement insights. By integrating seamlessly with existing workflows, DonationPortal strengthens our ability to deliver value through technology-led solutions, further reinforcing our commitment to innovation and revenue optimisation for our clients.
2. Client and sector led international expansion
Fonix's international expansion is progressing rapidly, building on our strong reputation and industry expertise. Our entry into Portugal was catalysed by a referral from an existing UK customer, underscoring the strength of our client relationships. Since then, we have secured direct contracts with all major mobile network operators in the region, marking a crucial milestone in our European strategy. Furthermore, we have expanded our network by forging relationships with other key businesses, establishing a strong foundation for significant growth potential in the market over the coming years. Our strategic partnership with NOS enables us to deploy Campaign Manager across its extensive broadcast network, reinforcing our foothold and unlocking further growth potential.
Looking beyond Portugal, we are actively identifying additional high-potential markets where broadcaster prize draw competitions and regulatory exemptions create favourable conditions for interactive services. Our early-stage discussions with mobile operators and broadcasters across multiple European regions bolster our confidence in the scalability of our model and the long-term revenue opportunities that international expansion presents.
Our customer services in the Republic of Ireland continue to operate unchanged and are experiencing growth, with no anticipated changes this year. While the Gambling Regulation Bill has been enacted, the formation of the
3. Create sustainable, long-term profitability for shareholders
The management team remains focused on ensuring that all new growth is derived from sustainable, high-quality services with predictable long-term revenue potential, underpinned by operational efficiency. This disciplined approach enables Fonix to remain highly cash generative. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 6.8% during the period to
The sustainability of our business model is firmly rooted in our impeccable reputation for delivering high-quality services, deep industry expertise, regulatory compliance, and robust, scalable technology. Our commitment to consistent, uninterrupted service is a key differentiator, demonstrated by 100% platform uptime throughout the period. This reliability, combined with our proven compliance track record, continues to strengthen the trust placed in us by mobile operators, regulators, and enterprise clients alike.
People
The Company remains committed to maintaining its position as a market leader by fostering a dynamic and high-performing team. Attracting and retaining top industry talent is crucial as we scale, and we have continued to invest in our people to support our evolving business. To strengthen our product capabilities, we have expanded our team with more senior development hires, ensuring we can drive multiple product workstreams efficiently and deliver on our ambitious growth plans.
As we expand into new markets, we are strategically appointing experienced local experts with deep regional knowledge, ensuring we navigate and assess these opportunities effectively while clearly articulating the unique advantages of our solutions to prospective partners.
Recognising the increasing complexity of our business, particularly as we expand internationally and enhance our product suite, Michael Foulkes has been appointed CFOO (Chief Financial & Operating Officer). His expanded role will provide strategic oversight of our technology development and operational expansion, positioning Fonix for the next phase of its growth journey.
Financial Review
Key performance indicators
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial |
H1 FY25 |
H1 FY24 |
Change |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
6.5% |
|
Adjusted EBITDA1 |
|
|
6.8% |
|
Adjusted PBT2 |
|
|
5.4% |
|
Underlying cash3 |
|
|
-1.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted EPS4 |
6.2p |
5.7p |
8.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-financial |
H1 FY25 |
H1 FY24 |
Change |
|
Total payments volumes (TPV) |
|
|
-5.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
1 Adjusted EBITDA excludes share-based payment charges along with depreciation, amortisation, interest, R&D tax credits and tax from the measure of profit.
2 Adjusted PBT is profit before tax excluding share-based payment charges and R&D tax credits.
3 Underlying cash is actual cash excluding cash held on behalf of customers.
4 Adjusted EPS is earnings per share excluding share-based payment charges.
Gross Profit
Gross profit is the business' most important financial indicator as this represents the Company's share of revenue for processing mobile payments and SMS messages.
Gross profit for the period increased to
The Directors therefore monitor results and performance of the Company based upon the gross profit generated, which is considered the more meaningful measure of performance than revenue.
Revenue for the period declined by 2% to
As a result of the change in the revenue profile of mobile payments, blended gross profit margins increased to 25.2% (H1 FY24: 23.2%).
Total payment volumes (TPV) fell to
Adjusted Operating Expenses
Operating costs have remained firmly under control, with costs generally only increasing where the business has made additional strategic investments in product and internationally focused resources that are anticipated to pay back in future years. Adjusted operating costs increased 3% in the period to
Staff related costs and incentives increased to
Software development costs of
Adjusted EBITDA
The growth in gross profit and the continued control of costs has resulted in an equivalent increase in adjusted EBITDA, which is up 6.8% at
Finance income and expenses
Finance expenses which relate to the unwinding of the discounted lease liability were
Interest income on bank deposits fell due to the decrease in base interest rates and additional shareholder distributions in the period.
Corporation tax
The Company's effective corporation tax rate has risen due to changes in the UK SME R&D scheme, particularly the exclusion of overseas R&D costs.
Statement of Financial Position
The Company had net assets of
The Company pays out monies to customers (merchants) once reconciliations have been completed and the equivalent monies have been received from mobile network operators. As a result, the Company often holds significant amounts of customer related receivables, payables and cash, which can vary substantially from period to period, depending on timing of customer campaigns and mobile operator outpayments.
Current assets were largely unchanged at the period end at
Non-current liabilities decreased to
Cash and underlying cash
The board distinguishes between actual cash, which includes cash held on behalf of customers, and underlying cash, which excludes cash held on behalf of customers.
Underlying cash far better represents the free cash flow available to the business. Underlying cash decreased 2% to
Actual cash, which includes cash held on behalf of customers, varies substantially from period to period and is particularly sensitive to the timing of mobile network operator payments at month end, as well as pass-through outpayments for customer charity campaigns. Actual cash held at the period end was
Dividend declaration
We are pleased to declare our increased interim dividend of 2.9p per share, in line with the Company's progressive dividend policy to pay out at least 75% of adjusted EPS to shareholders in the form of an ordinary dividend each period. The interim dividend will be paid on
Outlook
With a solid base of recurring revenue from existing clients and the addition of new customers including News UK, Lebara, and Grace Media, along with the upcoming launch of services in Portugal, Fonix is well-placed for a strong second half of the financial year. The Board anticipates a stronger H2 weighting than usual periods, driven by our growing client base and steady demand for enterprise messaging solutions. This supports our confidence in meeting market expectations for FY25.
Looking ahead, Fonix's expanding range of products and focused international growth strategy offer clear opportunities across key European markets. The Board remains very confident in the Company's long-term potential, supported by a strong financial position, leading technology, and a consistent ability to deliver value for shareholders.
Robert Weisz
Chief Executive Officer
Unaudited interim results for the 6 months ended
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the 6 months ended
|
|
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
|
Note |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Continuing operations |
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
4 |
38,750 |
39,658 |
76,089 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
(28,986) |
(30,460) |
(58,203) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
3 |
9,764 |
9,198 |
17,886 |
|
Other income |
|
- |
- |
- |
|
Adjusted operating expenses1 |
|
(1,952) |
(1,895) |
(4,193) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, share-based payment charge and exceptional costs |
|
7,812 |
7,303 |
13,693 |
|
R&D tax credit |
|
122 |
- |
58 |
|
Share-based payment charge |
|
(39) |
(46) |
(100) |
|
Depreciation and amortisation |
|
(482) |
(389) |
(825) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
7,413 |
6,868 |
12,826 |
|
Finance income |
|
464 |
496 |
1,127 |
|
Finance expense |
|
(12) |
(4) |
(19) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before taxation |
|
7,865 |
7,360 |
13,934 |
|
Taxation |
|
(1,804) |
(1,675) |
(3,317) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive profit for the period |
|
6,061 |
5,685 |
10,617 |
1 Adjusted operating expenses excludes share-based payment charge, depreciation and amortisation
|
Earnings per share |
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
Basic earnings per share |
|
6.1p |
5.7p |
10.7p |
|
Diluted earnings per share |
|
6.1p |
5.7p |
10.6p |
|
Adjusted basic earnings per share |
|
6.2p |
5.7p |
10.8p |
Statement of Financial Position
As at
|
|
|
Unaudited 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited |
Audited 30 June 2024 |
|
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible asset |
|
1,795 |
1,423 |
1,606 |
|
Right of use asset |
|
226 |
346 |
286 |
|
Tangible assets |
|
33 |
27 |
30 |
|
|
|
2,054 |
1,796 |
1,922 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other receivables |
|
48,215 |
44,032 |
35,947 |
|
Cash and cash equivalent |
|
25,034 |
29,548 |
26,480 |
|
|
|
73,249 |
73,580 |
62,427 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
75,303 |
75,376 |
64,349 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
Share capital |
|
100 |
100 |
100 |
|
Share premium account |
|
679 |
679 |
679 |
|
Treasury shares |
|
(2,051) |
(242) |
(2,273) |
|
Share option reserves |
|
374 |
309 |
362 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
12,142 |
9,503 |
11,834 |
|
|
|
11,244 |
10,349 |
10,702 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
228 |
145 |
237 |
|
Lease liabilities |
|
85 |
206 |
146 |
|
|
|
313 |
351 |
383 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other payables |
|
63,625 |
64,566 |
53,148 |
|
Lease liabilities |
|
121 |
110 |
116 |
|
|
|
63,746 |
64,676 |
53,264 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
64,059 |
65,027 |
53,647 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity and liabilities |
|
75,303 |
75,376 |
64,349 |
Statement of Changes in Equity
For the 6 months ended
|
|
Share capital |
Share premium |
Share option reserve |
Treasury shares |
Retained earnings |
Total |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Balance at |
100 |
679 |
297 |
(495) |
8,807 |
9,388 |
|
Profit for the period |
- |
- |
- |
- |
5,685 |
5,685 |
|
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
5,685 |
5,685 |
|
Transactions with shareholders |
||||||
|
Dividends |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(4,884) |
(4,884) |
|
Share-based payment charge |
- |
- |
46 |
- |
- |
46 |
|
Exercise of share options issued from treasury shares |
- |
- |
- |
253 |
(139) |
114 |
|
Fair value of options exercised in the period |
- |
- |
(34) |
- |
34 |
- |
|
|
- |
- |
12 |
253 |
(4,989) |
(4,724) |
|
Balance at |
100 |
679 |
309 |
(242) |
9,503 |
10,349 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the period |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4,932 |
4,932 |
|
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
4,932 |
4,932 |
|
Transactions with shareholders |
||||||
|
Dividends |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(2,597) |
(2,597) |
|
Share-based payment charge |
- |
- |
53 |
- |
- |
53 |
|
Purchase of own shares |
- |
- |
- |
(2,040) |
- |
(2,040) |
|
Exercise of share options issued from treasury shares |
- |
- |
- |
9 |
(4) |
5 |
|
Purchase of own shares |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
- |
- |
53 |
(2,031) |
(2,601) |
(4,579) |
|
Balance at |
100 |
679 |
362 |
(2,273) |
11,834 |
10,702 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the period |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6,061 |
6,061 |
|
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
6,061 |
6,061 |
|
Transactions with shareholders |
||||||
|
Dividends |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(5,647) |
(5,647) |
|
Share-based payment charge |
- |
- |
39 |
- |
- |
39 |
|
Exercise of share options issued from treasury shares |
- |
- |
- |
222 |
(133) |
89 |
|
Fair value of options exercised in the period |
- |
- |
(27) |
- |
27 |
- |
|
|
- |
- |
12 |
222 |
(5,753) |
(5,519) |
|
Balance at |
100 |
679 |
374 |
(2,051) |
12,142 |
11,244 |
Statement of Cash Flows
For the 6 months ended
|
|
|
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
|
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
||
|
Profit before taxation |
|
7,865 |
7,360 |
13,934 |
|
|
Adjustments for |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
10 |
7 |
15 |
|
|
Amortisation |
|
472 |
382 |
809 |
|
|
Share-based payment charge |
|
39 |
46 |
100 |
|
|
Finance income |
|
(464) |
(496) |
(1,127) |
|
|
Finance expense |
|
12 |
4 |
19 |
|
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables |
(12,270) |
(7,975) |
111 |
||
|
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables |
10,985 |
15,120 |
4,297 |
||
|
Income tax paid |
|
(2,321) |
(693) |
(2,839) |
|
|
Net cash flows from operating activities |
|
4,328 |
13,755 |
15,319 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
||
|
Interest received |
|
464 |
496 |
1,127 |
|
|
Payments to acquire tangible assets |
|
(13) |
(6) |
(18) |
|
|
Payments to acquire intangible assets |
|
(600) |
(510) |
(1,061) |
|
|
Net cash flows from investing activities |
|
(149) |
(20) |
48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
||
|
Net proceeds from issue of equity |
|
90 |
114 |
119 |
|
|
Dividends paid |
|
(5,647) |
(4,884) |
(7,481) |
|
|
Purchase of own shares |
|
- |
- |
(2,040) |
|
|
Capital payments in respect of leases |
|
(56) |
(61) |
(115) |
|
|
Interest paid in respect of leases |
|
(12) |
(4) |
(18) |
|
|
Net cash flows from financing activities |
|
(5,625) |
(4,835) |
(9,535) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the period |
(1,446) |
8,900 |
5,832 |
||
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
26,480 |
20,648 |
20,648 |
||
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
25,034 |
29,548 |
26,480 |
|
Statement of Underlying Cash Flows
For the 6 months ended
The Company's mobile payments segment involves collecting cash on behalf of clients which is then paid to clients net of the Company's share of revenues or fees associated with collecting the cash. The Company's cash balance therefore fluctuates depending on the timing of "pass through" cash received and paid.
The analysis below shows the movements in the Company's underlying cash flow excluding the monies held on behalf of customers. The underlying cash is derived from actual cash by adjusting for customer related trade and other receivables less customer related trade and other payables and customer related VAT liabilities.
|
|
|
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
|
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Underlying cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|||
|
Profit before taxation |
|
7,865 |
7,360 |
13,934 |
|
|
Adjustments for |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
10 |
7 |
15 |
|
|
Amortisation |
|
472 |
382 |
809 |
|
|
Share-based payment charge |
|
39 |
46 |
100 |
|
|
Finance income |
|
(464) |
(496) |
(1,127) |
|
|
Finance expense |
|
12 |
4 |
19 |
|
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables |
6 |
(50) |
(31) |
||
|
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables |
(209) |
69 |
485 |
||
|
Income tax paid |
|
(2,321) |
(693) |
(2,839) |
|
|
Net underlying cash flows from operating activities |
5,410 |
6,629 |
11,365 |
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Underlying cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|||
|
Interest received |
|
464 |
496 |
1,127 |
|
|
Payments to acquire tangible assets |
|
(13) |
(6) |
(18) |
|
|
Payments to acquire intangible assets |
|
(600) |
(510) |
(1,061) |
|
|
Net underlying cash flows from investing activities |
(149) |
(20) |
48 |
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Underlying cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|||
|
Net proceeds from issue of equity |
|
90 |
114 |
119 |
|
|
Dividends paid |
|
(5,647) |
(4,884) |
(7,481) |
|
|
Purchase of own shares |
|
- |
- |
(2,040) |
|
|
Capital payments in respect of leases |
|
(56) |
(61) |
(115) |
|
|
Interest paid in respect of leases |
|
(12) |
(4) |
(18) |
|
|
Net underlying cash flows from financing activities |
(5,625) |
(4,835) |
(9,535) |
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in underlying cash for the period |
(364) |
1,774 |
1,878 |
||
|
Underlying cash at beginning of period |
|
11,324 |
9,446 |
9,446 |
|
|
Underlying cash equivalents at end of period |
10,960 |
11,220 |
11,324 |
||
Notes to the preliminary financial information
1. Basis of preparation
The financial information relating to the half year ended
The Company is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in England & Wales and whose shares are quoted on AIM, a market operated by
Whilst the financial information included in these interim accounts has been prepared in accordance with IFRS, they do not contain sufficient information to comply with IFRS. In addition, this report is not prepared in accordance with IAS 34.
The Profit before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, share-based payment charge and exceptional costs is presented in the statement of total comprehensive income as the Directors consider this performance measure provides a more accurate indication of the underlying performance of the Company and is commonly used by City analysts and investors.
The comparative financial information for the year ended
Full audited accounts of the Company in respect of the year ended
2. Going concern
At the time of approving the financial information, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Fonix is not externally funded and accordingly is not affected by borrowing covenants. In addition the cost of capital represents the dividend distributions and share buy-backs, which are discretionary.
At
Accordingly the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing this financial information.
3. Segmental reporting
Management currently identifies one operating segment in the Company under IFRS 8 - being the facilitating of mobile payments and messaging. However, the Directors monitor results and performance based upon the Gross Profit generated from the Service lines as follows:
|
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
Gross Profit |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Mobile Payments |
7,939 |
7,522 |
14,782 |
|
Mobile Messaging |
1,442 |
1,308 |
2,332 |
|
Managed Services |
383 |
368 |
772 |
|
|
9,764 |
9,198 |
17,886 |
Differences between the way in which the single operating segment is reported in the financial information and the internal reporting to the Board for monitoring and strategic decisions, relates to the recording of revenue in line with IFRS 15. The IFRS adjustments do not impact on the calculation or reporting of Gross Profit.
Gross profits can be attributed to the following geographical locations, based on the end user and the associated mobile network operators' location:
|
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
Gross profit by geography |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
United Kingdom |
8,542 |
8,078 |
15,691 |
|
Rest of Europe |
1,222 |
1,120 |
2,195 |
|
|
9,764 |
9,198 |
17,886 |
4. Revenue
The Company disaggregates revenue between the different streams outlined as this is intended to show its nature and amount.
The total revenue of the Company has been derived from its principal activity undertaken wholly in the United Kingdom and EU.
Revenue is recognised at the point in time of each transaction when the economic benefit is received. The total revenue of the Company by Service Line is as follows:
|
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
Revenue by Service Line |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Mobile Payments |
25,995 |
28,375 |
54,199 |
|
Mobile Messaging |
11,719 |
10,281 |
19,859 |
|
Managed Services |
1,036 |
1,002 |
2,031 |
|
|
38,750 |
39,658 |
76,089 |
The number of customers representing more than 10% of revenue or gross profit in period were 3 (31 December 2023: 3)
Revenues can be attributed to the following geographical locations, based on the end user and the associated mobile network operators' location:
|
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
Revenue by geography |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
United Kingdom |
32,229 |
33,401 |
63,915 |
|
Rest of Europe |
6,521 |
6,257 |
12,174 |
|
|
38,750 |
39,658 |
76,089 |
5. Earnings per share
The calculations of earnings per share are based on the following profits and number of shares:
|
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Retained profit for the period |
6,061 |
5,685 |
10,617 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
Number of shares |
Number |
Number |
Number |
|
Weighted average number of shares |
98,997,727 |
99,783,276 |
99,651,884 |
|
Share options |
716,264 |
656,941 |
803,079 |
|
|
99,713,991 |
100,440,217 |
100,454,963 |
|
Earnings per ordinary share |
|
|
|
|
Basic |
6.1p |
5.7p |
10.7p |
|
Diluted |
6.1p |
5.7p |
10.6p |
At 31 December 2024 the Company had 100,000,000 (31 December 2023: 100,000,000) shares in issue of which 924,472 (31 December 2023: 122,443) were held in treasury.
The calculations of adjusted earnings per share are based on the following adjusted profits and number of shares listed above:
|
|
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2024 |
Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2023 |
Audited Year to 30 June 2024 |
|
Adjusted earnings per share |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Retained profit for the period |
6,061 |
5,685 |
10,617 |
|
Adjustments |
|
|
|
|
Share-based payment charge |
39 |
46 |
100 |
|
Net adjustments |
39 |
46 |
100 |
|
Adjusted earnings |
6,100 |
5,731 |
10,717 |
|
Adjusted basic earnings per ordinary share |
6.2p |
5.7p |
10.8p |
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