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Volex’s y/e update points to revenue and adj. operating profit of over $440m and $41m, 9% and 5% ahead of our expectation. Results have benefited from 187% revenue growth in EVs and strong consumer electronics demand. Operating margins grew to 9.3% (FY20: 8.1%) and, absent higher margin acquisitions, we now expect gradual progress towards management’s 10% target, as an appropriate balance is struck between revenue growth and profitability. The drive to be the lowest cost producer of quality product, leveraging the Group’s global platform, is a core objective underpinning growth ambitions. Our updated adj. EPS growth - 14% for FY22E and 9% for FY23E - is cautiously framed in the context of the increased investment now being committed to drive revenue growth. The recent DE-KA acquisition is performing strongly and alongside further accretive moves, Volex should continue to deliver.
Companies: Volex plc
Capital Limited (LSE: CAPD) this morning provided its Q1 2021 trading update. Q1 revenue is the strongest since the company's inception and is in line with our estimates, as are the other operational metrics.
Companies: Capital Limited
Clean FY20 EPS beat our expectations by 5%, but the real story of these results is that EBITDA came in ahead of our November 2019 forecast. EBITDA rose 64% through acquisitions, but management has extended its record of improving the returns of acquired businesses. We raise our EBITDA forecasts by c.10% across the forecast period to reflect only the recent Belgian transactions. We raise our target price to 92p per share, set at 10x EV/EBITDA. With these acquisitions now in place, the group has reached critical mass with four platforms and strong enough cash flows to self-fund acquisitions and other opportunities.
Companies: SigmaRoc Plc
Xpediator delivered a solid performance in FY20A, with +3.7% revenue growth and Adj PBT of £7.2m (+41% YoY) in line with our forecasts. After an initial slowdown in activity in the early stages of the pandemic, trading recovered strongly towards the end of FY20A, which has continued into FY21E. With Xpediator confirming it remains in line with expectations for FY21E, we leave these largely unchanged (Adj PBT remains at £7.7m). We release new forecasts for FY22E (Adj PBT £8.5m), which reflects continued growth in the business. With the stock trading on a FY21E EV/EBITDA of c5.8x, we reaffirm our Buy rating.
Companies: Xpediator Plc
In this report we provide an update on the developing customer interest for Ilika solid-state micro-batteries for medical devices and smart machinery sensors and the valuable IP it is building in Goliath cells for future EVs and cordless appliances. We illustrate there are few rivals for its millimetre sized batteries and few with a longer history in larger cells. We ascribe a higher value now to Goliath following recent progress in EV markets and validation for solid-state from leading car makers VW and Toyota and the much higher market capitalisation commanded by QuantumScape. TP now 320p (c£450m market cap).
Companies: Ilika plc
XPD is a profitable and well-established pan-European freight management and logistics operator. We selected the Group as one of our Top Picks for 20211. XPD has reported 2020a adjusted PBT up nearly 40% y-o-y. Margins expanded to 3.3% from 2.4%, driven by better trading, particularly in freight forwarding in Q4, and with cost savings from restructuring. XPD has rebuilt its senior management team, completed recently by Michael Williamson joining as CFO. The fundamentals are sound with £6.8m of net cash. Q1 2021e trading is reportedly ahead of management expectations but at this stage our estimates assume cautious growth through the year. More strategically, as Covid-19 disruption clears, we think UK and European customers will refocus on supply chain resilience, and Central & Eastern European (CEE) countries will become even more attractive as manufacturing venues. This strongly favours XPD’s capacity and expertise. Generally, as an experienced pan-European operator, XPD has plenty of opportunities to accelerate growth. Organically in forwarding, pallet networks and support services for haulage sub-contractors, and through selected acquisitions. Reflecting a more positive outlook for earnings, our valuation is lifted from 45p to 70p, c.20% upside to the current share price. XPD also offers an attractive dividend.
AfriTin* (ATM LN) – By-product potential at the Uis tin mine Alba Mineral Resources (ALBA LN) – Phase 2 drilling underway at the Clogau St David's mine ITM Power (ITM LN) - First Green Hydrogen for Glasgow Project planned capacity doubled to 20MW
Companies: ATM ALBA ITM
The UK market showed a continued recovery in the first quarter albeit the indices are still well short of their all-time peaks, unlike many of their international peers. The FTSE 100 has risen by 1,186 points (21.4%) since the end of October and the FTSE 250 by 4,304 points (25.0%). The comparable performance since the start of the year is less spectacular- the FTSE 100 has risen by 253 points (3.9%) and the FTSE 250 has risen by 1,070 points (5.0%). The factors behind the sustained rally are familiar. The belief that the roll-out of the vaccine and some relaxation of lockdown limitations will lead to a significant economic recovery, compared to the collapse seen in the first half of 2020, due to lockdowns. Indeed, the recent economic picture is becoming more optimistic than previous expectations. According to the ONS, the economy grew a little more than initially estimated in Q4 last year. This means GDP for 2020 as a whole contracted by 9.8%, revised up marginally but still the worst contraction on record. Markets, in general, have focused upon the potential scope and extent of the recovery. The sectors and stocks that have outperformed have been seen as ‘recovery’ plays with a rotation from stocks seen as ‘lockdown’ winners into those set to benefit from the ‘unlocking of society’ and/or exposed to the consumer. We expect 2021 will continue to be a “stock-picker’s” market. The sharp increase in the household savings ratio in Q4 highlights the scope for a recovery driven by expenditure. As further lockdown limitations are lifted, evidence of this growth will help to underpin the more optimistic outlook for Q2 and beyond.
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Anglo Asian Mining* (AAZ LN) - STRONG BUY – Quarterly production update and CY21 guidance Botswana Diamonds (BOD LN) – Moving to a further stage of drilling at Thorny River Capital Limited (CAPD LN) – Q1 2021 delivers strongest ever quarterly revenue GoldStone Resources* (GRL LN) – Update paves way for production ramp-up at Homase Kenmare Resources (KMR LN) - Q1 production rises on higher grade and production despite Covid-19 isolation for management and staff Rainbow Rare Earths* (RBW LN) – Temporary suspension of REE concentrate exports Serabi Gold* (SRB LN) –– Grade improvements drive higher Q1 gold production
Companies: CAPD AAZ BOD GRL KMR RBW SRB
Billington provides structural steel and safety solutions to the construction industry. Against the backdrop of pandemic induced disruption through 2020, and set against the record performance of 2019, Billington has reported a solid and profitable performance in FY2020. Set against a record high comparative period, Group revenue decreased 37% to £66.0m with adj. profit before tax reducing to £1.7m (FY2019: £5.9m). Adj. EPS fell commensurately to 11.3p (FY2019: 39.8p) and, as a mark of confidence, Billington reintroduced a final dividend of 4.25p, covered 2.7x (in line with historic cover). Our newly introduced FY2021E estimates (adj. PBT £2.2m) reflect the duality of a relatively robust opening order book (75% higher YoY), but set against caution with respect to margin pressure given cost inflation in the supply chain. The medium term outlook is likely to be buoyed by infrastructure investment in key markets BILN serves, albeit pricing volatility is a key risk. Billington's cash rich balance sheet positions it well to weather potential future uncertainties, whilst others likely fall by the wayside. We see fair value at 375p.
Companies: Billington Holdings Plc
Brickability is a leading supplier of bricks and other building materials to the UK construction industry, and is well-positioned to consolidate the fragmented UK building products supplier space. The company has undertaken four acquisitions since its IPO in 2019, which adds to some twelve acquisit
Companies: Brickability Group PLC
Volex has reported interim results that are in-line with expectations following a strong trading update in mid-October. Of far greater significance is today’s announcement of the proposed acquisition of DEKA for a consideration of up to €61.8m on a debt free basis. DEKA is a leading and highly profitable power cord manufacturer, strategically located in Turkey, that serves leading European white goods manufacturers. The acquisition should close in early CY2021, subject to expected Turkish Competition Authority approval. We foresee 15% earnings enhancement in FY2022E with further opportunities for revenue synergies with Volex in the Far East as its operations also vertically integrate, production efficiencies increase and the cost of production falls. The statement highlights that pro forma net debt/EBITDA remains under 0.4x and this provides scope for further bolt-on acquisitions alongside a new $70m RCF and $30m accordion, also announced with the interims.
FY 21 EBIT slightly ahead of our estimates. Net debt much better than expected, we expect through working capital discipline and crucially management guides to no rights issue. £1.7bn of impairments and charges – mostly non-cash, unlike Serco’s review where there was a significant cash drag from the OCP. The review of contract profitability has reduced the long term margin take and profits by c. £30m p.a. We reduce FY 22 EBIT by 7% from £340m to £315m, lower than feared. Buy, TP 350p
Companies: Babcock International Group PLC
Power reliability and drilling tools specialist Northbridge Industrial Services has signalled a more focused strategy to exploit further growth opportunities in the USA and Europe for its higher return Crestchic electrical testing division and to pursue the potential disposal of the Tasman drilling tools unit. Its FY 2020A results, released this morning, were in line with our expectations for a modest increase in adjusted PBT and fall in net debt. We have introduced estimates for FY2021F, which show a more marked increase in profitability, helped by the third consecutive year of record equipment orders at Crestchic. On a FY2021F EV/EBITDA of 4.4x, we see the shares as an attractive turnaround situation.
Companies: Northbridge Industrial Services plc
XP reported another robust quarter for order intake (+7% y-o-y, +38% q-o-q in constant currency), strengthening the backlog for the coming quarters. Demand from the semiconductor manufacturing sector remains strong and demand from the industrial technology sector has started to rebound, more than compensating for the moderation in orders from the healthcare sector. Management reiterates its outlook for underlying revenue growth in FY21 and we maintain our forecasts.
Companies: XP Power Ltd.
