Hybridan Small Cap Feast - 15 Feb 24

15th February 2024 @HybridanLLP Status of this Note and Disclaimer This document has been issued to you by Hybridan LLP for information purposes only and should not be construed in any circumstances as an offer to sell or solicitation of any offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, nor shall it, or the fact of its distribution, form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract relating to such action. This document has no regard for the specific investment obj

Water Intelligence - Continued double digit profit growth; 2023E inline; good start to FY24E

WATR's detailed update this morning highlights continued delivery of double-digit profit growth. WATR is a supplier of in-demand technology-led water leak detection and related services across the whole of the US, with rarity / uniqueness in being a nationwide provider of these services, while also operating in international markets including the UK, Australia, and Canada. This morning's update highlights the challenges posed by rising rates and sticky inflation, with despite this WATR turning o

Water Intelligence FY23 Trading Update

Water Intelligence has reported a strong Trading Update and we raise our FY23 Adjusted EBITDA & PBT estimates by +2% to $13.4m/$8.7m.

Water Intelligence - New capabilities generate further insurance-related contracts

This morning's announcement from WATR picks up the story from the company's 10-month update published last month, which highlighted new, enhanced execution capabilities on the back of investment, these being “expected to lead to gaining additional national insurance contracts … for execution during 2024”. WATR is a supplier of water leak detection, an area in high demand, together with related services across the whole of the US as well as in meaningful international markets (the UK, Australia

Water Intelligence - 10-month update paints a strong picture, PTBA +14% YoY, inline for FY23E

WATR's 10-month update published this morning reflects continuing momentum in the business, in particular pushing margins ahead while also continuing to invest for growth. WATR is a supplier of in-demand water leak detection and related services across the whole of the US, with rarity / uniqueness in being a nationwide provider of these services, while also playing in international markets including the UK, Australia and Canada. The company has typically generated double-digit CAGR over the pa

Water Intelligence 10m Trading Update

Water Intelligence has reported a strong 10m Trading Update that indicates it is on track to meet expectations and we increase our FY23 estimates by +2%.

Hybridan Small Cap Feast - 07 Nov 23

7th November 2023 @HybridanLLP Status of this Note and Disclaimer This document has been issued to you by Hybridan LLP for information purposes only and should not be construed in any circumstances as an offer to sell or solicitation of any offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, nor shall it, or the fact of its distribution, form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract relating to such action. This document has no regard for the specific investment obje

Hybridan Small Cap Feast - 19 Sep 23

19th September 2023 @HybridanLLP Status of this Note and Disclaimer This document has been issued to you by Hybridan LLP for information purposes only and should not be construed in any circumstances as an offer to sell or solicitation of any offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, nor shall it, or the fact of its distribution, form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract relating to such action. This document has no regard for the specific investment ob

Water Intelligence - Positive H1 results, adj. PBT up 18%, cash on the balance sheet

WATR has published a strong set of results this morning, featuring a c.9% lift in revenues, growing margins, double digit profit expansion and net cash on the balance sheet. WATR supplies in-demand water leak detection and related services across the whole of the US, and also in international markets including the UK, Australia and Canada. The company's operating model has generated double-digit CAGR consistently over the past decade, and this is another set of results which highlight WATR's ac

Interim results

Water Intelligence has reported interims that were slightly ahead of our expectations and we maintain our FY23 estimates.

Hybridan Small Cap Feast - 11 Sep 23

11th September 2023 @HybridanLLP Status of this Note and Disclaimer This document has been issued to you by Hybridan LLP for information purposes only and should not be construed in any circumstances as an offer to sell or solicitation of any offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, nor shall it, or the fact of its distribution, form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract relating to such action. This document has no regard for the specific investment ob

Water Intelligence - Additive franchise reacquisition follows on from positive results and update

This morning's reacquisition announcement reaffirms a key feature of WATR's growth strategy – which has generated double digit CAGR for a number of years - while also providing direct access to the substantial underlying market which feeds WATR's franchisees. By announcing the reacquisition of its West Covina, California, franchise, WATR links existing corporate stores and threads together an arc of corporate stores and franchises stretching from Los Angeles and San Diego to the West to San Bern

Hybridan Small Cap Feast - 21 Jun 23

21st June 2023 @HybridanLLP Status of this Note and Disclaimer This document has been issued to you by Hybridan LLP for information purposes only and should not be construed in any circumstances as an offer to sell or solicitation of any offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, nor shall it, or the fact of its distribution, form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract relating to such action. This document has no regard for the specific investment objecti

WH Ireland: Water Intelligence (WATR) - Strong, inline results hand in hand with positive trading update

Like WATR's recent Q1 trading update, this morning's commentary on current trading highlights a strong start to the current year and excellent demand fundamentals, including multi-billion dollar commitments from governments and the urgent needs of the insurance sector. WATR supplies in-demand water leak detection and related services across the whole of the US, and also in international markets including the UK, Australia and Canada. It operates a highly effective model which has seen consiste

FY22 Audited Results update

Water Intelligence has released its Audited Results for FY22 which are consistent with the detailed Trading Update in February and reiterated the strong start to this year as highlighted at the May Q1 Trading Update.

Renold - Strong end to FY24: EPS up 11%. Robust FY25: EPS up 27.6%

The FY24 year-end update is very upbeat signalling trading being materially ahead of expectations, with a better-than-expected profit out turn and stronger cash generation. It continues to strengthen margins through efficiencies and investment in modern equipment. The order book remains close to record levels providing a robust view of future forecasts. In FY24E we upgrade EPS by 11% and in FY25E a significant upgrade of 27.6%. It looks capable of declaring a dividend in FY25 as well as manageme

Morning Note – 16 April 2024

Billington Holdings - Record result boosts dividend; forecasts upgraded

FY23 results show very strong growth over FY22, driven by strong Structural Steel activity, with results slightly ahead of upgraded profit expectations, while stronger than expected cash flow resulted in an unexpectedly generous dividend of 33p (offering a FY23 yield of 7.0%). The group now has net cash of £22.1m and is debt free and is therefore in a strong position for potential M&A activity. Following the recent £90m of new orders to increase the order book to record levels we conservatively

Plant Health Care - China distribution with AMVAC

Plant Health Care announced it has signed a distribution agreement with AMVAC, an American Vanguard Company, to support commercialisation of novel fertiliser products incorporating Plant Health Care's Harpinαβ in China starting in 2024. The novel product combines Harpinαβ technology with an AMVAC fertiliser and is expected to help growers improve crop quality and yield as part of an integrated and environmentally responsible crop production programme. AMVAC continues to evaluate Plant Health Car

Q1 Operating Results

Another Good Year of Diversified Growth with More to Come in 2024 CCapital have released their Q1 operating results. Overall, revenue has come in slightly lower than expected at $80.2m vs TamE of $85.9m but is largely tracking in line with our FY24 annual estimate and we note the company has maintained guidance. Drilling revenue for this quarter was impacted by a fall in utilisaztion rates as well as general remobilisation geographically but we expect a strong recovery throughout the year as k

Morning Note – 15 April 2024

Severfield - Multiple positives should excite investors

Severfield’s trading update indicates that FY23 results are expected to slightly exceed market expectations and the company ends the year with a record UK and Europe order book. Furthermore, with a positive trading outlook and net debt coming in lower than expected, Severfield has announced a £10m share buyback, highlighting the cash-generative nature of the company and management’s confidence in its position. The stock trades on an FY25 P/E of less than 6x and yields 7%, which we believe appear

Warns on brine supply costs

SP Angel . Morning View . Copper prices hold higher as China processing fees fall below $0/t amid low feedstock availability

PROGRESSIVE: Severfield: Targeted acquisition strategy aids growth path

Acquisitions have been an important element of Severfield management’s growth strategy, with the aim of adding new products, sectors and regions to what we have identified as exciting long-term organic opportunities. In this Spotlight report, we focus on the group’s targeted M&A approach, highlighting three significant deals.

Invinity Energy Systems - Update on Strategic Investment

Invinity’s update on discussions with strategic investors reveals interest from multiple parties. While this has slightly delayed finalising an agreement it increases the potential for a better outcome. Although details are unknown at this stage, we think there is enough in the statement to be comfortable that any agreements will be consistent with the company’s strategy of growing market share in core markets and using a licencing and royalty model in other markets.

LIBERUM: Severfield: Erratum: Better EPS and cashflow, and buyback

PROGRESSIVE: Severfield: Step change in European and Indian outlook

Severfield’s full-year results to March will be ‘slightly above’ the Board’s expectations, according to today’s trading update, with net debt significantly better. We maintain our PBT estimates for both forecast years, which are ahead of consensus, but reduce our net debt for FY24E. Record orders were boosted by the steel specialist’s European operations, after last year’s Voortman acquisition, while the Indian JV has seen ‘another step up in profitability’. The group has also launched its first

FY results: strong cash flow

Clean and competitive fertiliser