YPB Group (YPB) combines patented anti-counterfeiting technology with security packaging solutions, consulting and forensic services to help businesses protect their brands from the risks of counterfeiting and product diversion. The company recently completed a A$4.54m share placement and provided guidance to the market for FY17 profit before tax of A$5m. We have incorporated this guidance and the effect of the share placement into our forecasts, resulting in a 24% upgrade to our FY17e PBT to A$5.4m. Our DCF valuation is A$0.43/share (A$0.44 previously) following the upgrade and after incorporating the additional 18.91m shares in issue.
