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The (very late) release of the FY22 numbers as well as the Q1 23 top-line number are rather disappointing, but this is not the main issue. The outlook points to another tough year and nothing seems to have changed from a commercial standpoint. Far worse, auditors have raised concerns about the refinancing of the group (in September 2023 and FY25). Given the lack of transparency and progress in the turn-around of the group, we stop coverage of the stock.
Companies: Solocal Group (LOCAL:EPA)Solocal Group (LOCAL:PAR)
AlphaValue
The group released a mixed set of figures for Q3 22. The ARPA was stable but churn was on the rise and sales were still down organically. As expected, the group needs more time before growth resumes. We will fine-tune our numbers after this release.
The Q2 22 results were disappointing, particularly at the topline level Margins remain high, but the group has so far failed to return to growth The mid-term targets do not seem to be at risk at this stage, but patience is required We give the group the benefit of the doubt… so far
Q1 22 revenues were in line with expectations, i.e. a tick lower yoy, while the FY guidance was maintained. The churn rate looks under control. The reorganization of the salesforce is making progress It will take more time for growth to resume. Expect no big changes to our numbers after this release.
The activity seems to be stabilising, with both the churn rate and the share of subscriptions up. The profit level boosted by cost-cutting is up and the FCF enables a reduction in net debt. The outlook is not too demanding and the group should “easily” reach its FY 22 targets. Probably no big change to our numbers after the release. The stock remains a bet on the resumption of growth, now that the financial restructuring is behind us.
Q3 21 revenues were in line with the market’s expectations Some KPIs (churn rate, subscription rate) sent positive signals The mid-term targets look rather conservative to us We will not change our numbers much after this release
H1 21 numbers roughly in line Revenues are stabilising while margins look fine The group will present its strategic roadmap on 20 October It will take some time for the group to get back to growth
The Q1 21 revenues were in line with expectations The customer basis is starting to stabilise with the churn rate decreasing We expect a resumption of growth in H2 21 and, most of all, FY22 We will not change our estimates after this release
The FY20 results came in line with expectations The group is still impacted by the pandemic The churn rate, albeit stabilised, remains too high Not much to expect for FY21, which will be a transitional year before growth resumes
- Q3 revenues showed an (expected) drop yoy - digital revenues were in line with our expectations - The group confirmed its FY20 guidance - No change to our forecasts
Companies: Solocal Group
The group has been able to save its EBITDA thanks to cost cutting On top of long-term steps, new short-term cost cutting has taken place due to the pandemic The group’s target appears within reach The ongoing financial restructuring will (at last) enable management to focus on the day-to-day business
The financial restructuring, if approved, will end up in a massive dilution of existing shareholders. We calculate that the value of existing shares could reach as low as €0.072, while the psychological impact of the deal could bring it even lower. Solocal’s history proves again to be a complex one, with hopefully a sound financial structure at last post restructuring…provided the pandemic comes to an end soon.
Q1 revenues ok, considering the COVID-19 crisis started in March The outlook looks gloomy, most clients being deeply impacted Visibility is very low, and will stay so for some time It remains to be seen if the group can manage without a capital increase
Payment of the Q1 bond coupon cancelled. The COVID-19 crisis will massively weigh on the group’s businesses. Cost cutting and capex postponement on the cards. Visibility is getting close to zero. We believe the group can’t avoid a capital increase despite the low share price.
FY19 results in line with expectations More time needed for top-line growth to resume more markedly FY20 targets look reachable and the financing looks ok The turn-around seems under way, but the road is still long
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Brave Bison has released its FY23A results which are in-line with the upgraded expectations at the recent trading update. The acquisition of SocialChain has transformed The Group’s offering in the fast-growing social and influencer segment of the market leaving it well-positioned for the expected pick-up in marketing spend in 2024. Management have continued to drive operational efficiencies in The Group, for example rolling out an advanced resource planning tool, which has contributed to Adj EPS
Companies: Brave Bison Group Plc
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22nd April 2024 * A corporate client of Hybridan LLP ** Arranged by type of listing and date of announcement *** Alphabetically arranged **** Potential means Intention to Float (ITF) has been announced Dish of the day Admissions: Delistings: What’s baking in the oven? ** Potential**** Initial Public Offerings: Reverse Takeovers: 16 April 2024: Electric Guitar (ELEG.L) Concurrent with its Admission to trading on AIM, Electric Guitar is proposing to acquire the entire issued share capital of 3radi
Companies: ARV CTL AFRN FEN HUW TENG BBSN EAAS VAL
Hybridan
Resilient growth in core markets: Revenue of £67.5m is +7.5% YOY (FY22: £62.8m) and +0.7% vs. Zeus estimate of £67.0m, with growth across Direct and Indirect divisions benefitting from increased activity with new and existing clients.
Companies: LBG Media Plc
Zeus Capital
S4 Capital had a difficult FY23, as flagged, with reduced client confidence and spend, particularly from those clients in the tech sector, and on larger transformation projects. Management is cautious in the short term, with no substantive changes likely in H124, but sees conditions likely to improve in H224 as economic pressures ease. The group’s longer-term prospects should be buoyed by its positioning across data and digital marketing and, in particular, in incorporating AI into hyper-persona
Companies: S4 Capital plc
Edison
Next 15 Group's net revenues grew 2.5% in the year to January, despite difficult markets. Adjusted operating margin rose from 20.2% to 21.0%, helped by head office cost savings. In common with much of the sector, spending by tech clients was soft, down 17% like-for-like. The group did well, though, in growing spend from non-tech clients, up 11%, making for a strong overall performance in a market beset by ongoing macro uncertainty. Next 15 has been building its AI capabilities for some time and
Companies: Next 15 Group plc
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Liberum
Companies: STV Group plc
Shore Capital
Team Internet’s FY23 results exceeded our forecasts and consensus on revenue and EBITDA. Online Marketing was driven by increased consumer engagement, reflecting investment in delivering more targeted ads across a wider array of channels. The group’s latest acquisition, Shinez, strengthens Online Marketing via diversification of publishers and is earnings accretive with scope for further synergies. Online Presence returned to strong revenue growth, driven by demand for exotic domains, pricing op
Companies: Team Internet Group plc
Brave Bison has released its interim results for the period ending June 2023. The update shows the SocialChain integration has been materially completed, with synergies mostly realised and new client wins taking place as a combined business. Gross revenue increased 15% YoY to £16.9m and net revenue increased 23% to £10m, both driven primarily by the new contribution from SocialChain. Adj EBITDA increased by 20% to £1.9m and Adj PBT increased 16% to £1.5m, both in-line with expectations. We have
If one focused solely on the share price chart, it would appear Next 15 had experienced a near death experience in 2023 with multiple, and extensive downgrades. The reality has been somewhat different. Next 15 will exit FY24 delivering both top line growth and year on year margin progression.
H2 Radnor
Jaywing is a UK marketing services company with a clearly differentiated market position in data science. Core, is the delivery of behavioural insights and algorithms to enhance the roi of clients marketing and customer experience programmes and, in a highly personalised way. The acquisition of search marketing specialist Epiphany in March 2014 was strategically transformative, giving Jaywing a profitable growth platform as well as consolidating its leading position in digital data and online m
Companies: Jaywing plc
Capital Access Group
Pre-close trading update sees FY23E revenue growth of ~7% to £67m with Adj. EBITDA to be at least +8% to £17m. Followers are +20% to 440m, with new blue-chip client wins secured. Challenges in APAC have driven implementation of a new, lower-cost, operating model, leveraging LBG’s core UK business and a new strategic partnership with Australia’s largest online media publisher.
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Allenby Capital
Brave Bison has raised £4.75m of equity capital at 2.3p, to help fund an acquisition of a complementary business, called Social Chain. The target will bring significant brand recognition and cross-selling opportunities to blue-chip clients. We forecast an increase in FY23E revenues of £12.4m to £42.9m, a £1.0m increase in Adj EBITDA to £4.1m and an 11% increase in Adj EPS from 0.22p to 0.25p. Post-acquisition, Brave Bison would trade on a discount to the peer group median across EV/Sales, EV/EBI
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