In a short trading update, NetDimensions (AIM: NETD, OTCQX: NETDY) has said that H1 revenues were lower than expected due to delays in deal rollouts. The delays are expected to continue into H2; hence we have cut our FY16 revenue forecast by $1.2m to $27.0m. Nevertheless, the adjusted EBITDA loss has significantly improved and we now forecast the group to trade at breakeven in FY16 (previously a $0.6m loss). We are maintaining our FY17 forecasts, but note that if the deal rollouts do materialise in the period, they could potentially result in FY17 upgrades. NETD’s larger US peers continue to trade at significant EV/sales premiums and therefore we continue to believe NETD shares could warrant a significant re-rating.

25 Jul 2016
Strong cost discipline outweighs deferrals

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Strong cost discipline outweighs deferrals
In a short trading update, NetDimensions (AIM: NETD, OTCQX: NETDY) has said that H1 revenues were lower than expected due to delays in deal rollouts. The delays are expected to continue into H2; hence we have cut our FY16 revenue forecast by $1.2m to $27.0m. Nevertheless, the adjusted EBITDA loss has significantly improved and we now forecast the group to trade at breakeven in FY16 (previously a $0.6m loss). We are maintaining our FY17 forecasts, but note that if the deal rollouts do materialise in the period, they could potentially result in FY17 upgrades. NETD’s larger US peers continue to trade at significant EV/sales premiums and therefore we continue to believe NETD shares could warrant a significant re-rating.