Key takeaways from the Telecommunications & ICT, Media and Technology Sectors
During August 2019, Australia’s TMT space announced various acquisitions, partial sell-downs, indicative year-end performances as well as other announcements:
Macquarie Media’s recommended acceptance to Nine (NEC)’s announcement for the conditional takeover offer.
Nine Entertainment announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary Fairfax Media Limited a $1.46 per share all-cash off-market takeover offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares in Macquarie Media. The offer equates to an enterprise value of $275.4m, inclusive of MRN’s 30 June net debt of $22m and payments of its August 2019 dividend. The acquisition will be 100% financed from cash reserves and existing debt requires.
Speedcast announced changes to its board and management, both current and ongoing. John Mackay has resigned as Chairman, effective immediately but will remain on the board as a non-executive Director to ensure an orderly transition to the new Chairman. Stephe Wilkes has been appointed to the Board and elected Chairman, effective immediately. It is anticipated that another Director will retire from the board once a suitable appointment is made.
Bravura Solutions announced the acquisition of Midwinter for A$50m. Midwinter provides financial planning software, AdviceOS powers back office administration for financial advisers and drives online self-direct digital advice portals for superannuation funds in Australia. The total consideration is A$50m and will be funded by cash. The acquisition is expected to be EPS accretive in the first year of ownership.
Zip Co announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in global instalment technology platform, PartPay Limited, providing exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, Unitied States and South Africa. Zip has concurrently agreed to acquire a direct strategic equity interest in New York based “buy now pay layer” provider, QuadPay Inc.
Zip Co announced that it has priced its first issuance from the Zip Master Trust. The deal, arranged by NAB was oversubscribed and closed at $500m. The issuance is the largest of its nature by a Fintech in Australia.
Telecommunications sector highlights:
The five best and worst performers for August 2019 were as follows:
Source: Factset, as at 31 August 2019
5G Networks (26 August) released their fully year results for 2019. Revenue for the full year increased to $51.2m up from $5.4m whilst EBIT increased from $0.2m to $0.3m. The net loss for the period increased to $4.2, from $0.3m. No dividend was declared.
ARQ Group (16 August) announced the appointment of Karl Siegling as a non-executive director of the board, effective 23 August 2019.
ARQ Group (22 August) announced its half year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue decreased by 19.1% to $90.9m and reported a loss of $0.6m. A final fully franked dividend of 4.5cps was declared.
amaysim (23 August) announced the resignation of Thorstem Kraemer as non executive director. Thorsten Kramer had been a non-executive director since 2019
amaysim (26 August) announced its full year results for the year ended 30 June 2019. It reported a decreased in revenue of 8% to $508.8m and reported a total net loss off $14.7m. Underlying profit after tax from continuing operations was $6.8m
Chorus NZ (12 August) announced the issue of further Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP) securities at an issue price to NZ$1.00 per CIP(2) equity security. CIP2 equity securities are redeemable preference shares, with no voting rights and a preference repayment upon liquidiation. 16.1m CIP2 securities were issued which represent 25.09% of its total class. The proceeds of the issue will be used to fund the construction of the Ultra-Fast Broadband network in New Zealand.
Chorus NZ (26 August) announced that Kate McKenzie is to step down as CEO and Managing Director at the end of 2019. Ms. McKenzie does not anticipate taking any other executive roles.
Chorus (26 August) released their full year results for 2019. Operating revenue for the period was $670m and operating expenses were $334m. Depreciation and amortisation for the period was $393m, delivering earnings before interest and tax of $243m
DWS Limited (13 August) announced its full year results for 2019 delivering an increase in revenue to $163.5m, up 29.7%pcp and a decrease in NPAT of $10.3m down 35.3%pcp.
Macquarie Telecom Group (27 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019, where revenue increase up 5.6% to $246.6m 3.5% whilst net profit for the period decreased by 3.5% to $16.4m.
MNF Group (14 August) announced that it has appointed David Steward as an independent non-executive director. David Steward has over 30 years in management and business leadership roles.
MNF Group (27 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue decreased by 2.3% to $215.6m whilst profit after tax from ordinary activities are attributable to members decreased by 3.6% to $11.4m
Megaport (21 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Monthly recurring revenue increased 82% to $3.6m, whilst annualised revenue increased 82% to $43.3m Total number of customers increased by 44% to 1,490. Net loss for the year totalled $33.6, an increase of $24.5m from the prior period.
NEXTDC (29 August) released its results for the year ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased to $179.3m, representing an increased of 12% and reported a loss of $9.8m. No dividend was declared for the period.
Over the Wire (15 August) reported is results for the period ending 30 June 2019, where it recorded revenue of $79.6m and a profit of $13.1m email for the year. A final fully franked dividend of 2cps was declared.
Speedcast (27 August) announced changes to its board and management, botht current and ongoing. John Mackay has resigned as Chairman, effective immediately but will remain on the board as a non-executive Director to ensure an orderly transition to the new Chairman. Stephe Wilkes has been appointed to the Board and elected Chairman, effective immediately. It is anticipated that another Director will retire from the board once a suitable appointment is made.
Speedcast (27 August) announced its half year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Group revenue was up 17.3$ to $357.6m, whilst statutory NPAT loss of $175.5m including a small positive impact due to AASB 16 and a $154.8m negative impact from the impairment of goodwill relating to the performance of the non-Government operating segment.
Superloop (1 August) announced that it completed its network builds, with the INDIGO subsea cable now carrying live traffic and Australian national backbone network complete. This represents the completion of two major network projects that have been years in the making.
Superloop (27 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. This included EBITDA of $8.5m on $119.8m of total group revenues, with core fibre connectivity revenues up 89% yoy to $35.2m. Superloop report a loss of $72.1m underpinned by an impairment of $50.7m for the retiring of the non-core, non-bandwidth services segment.
Spark NZ (6 August) announced the appointment of Heather Polglase as the new group Human Resources Director on the Spark leadership squad, effective immediately.
Spark NZ (21 August) recorded its half year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue from continuing operations was $3.5m whilst net profit increased 12.1%pcp to $0.4m.
Spirit Telecom (27 August) provided their full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenues from ordinary activities increased $7.5m whereas loss for the year increased 244.4% to $823.7m.
Telstra (15 August) delivered its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue for the period decreased 3.6% to $27.8bn, whilst profit for the year decreased by 39.4% to $2.1bn. A total final fully franked dividend was declared of 8cps. These results were in line with guidance and market expectations and demonstrated progress against the T22 strategy.
VitaGroup (23 August) released its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased 10.1% to $753.7m whilst net profit increased 10.6% to $24.3m A fully franked final dividend of 4cps was declared.
Vocus (22 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Reported revenue was $1.9bn whilst statutory NPAT after minority interests was $34.0m The VOcus board has made the decision not to declare a final dividend for the twelve months ending 30 June 2019, and as disclosed, Vocus has closed a new and increased syndicated debt facility with its lenders. The Syndicated Facility Agreement stipulates that dividends will not be paid until the Net Leverage Ratio is below 2.25x.
Forward EV / EBITDA Multiples Chart
The forward EV / EBITDA multiples for leading telco stocks at the end of the month is as follows:
Source: Factset, as at 31 August 2019
Media sector highlights:
The five best and worst performers for August 2019 were as follows:
Source: Factset, as at 31 August 2019
Carsales.com (21 August) released its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue from continuing operations increased by 10.8% to $417.5m whilst profit decreased by 54.5% to $85.6m
Domain Holdings (9 August) announced a opt-our share sale facility for shareholders who less than $500 worth of fully paid ordinary DHG shares, which as at market close is 179 shares or less. Te company will pay all brokerage and handling costs. Additionally, Domain makes no recommendation as to whether its shareholder should participate in the Facility.
Domain Holdings (22 August) announced its results for the 53 week period ending 30 June 2019.Revenue increased 19.8% to $343.3m whilst reporting a net loss of $137.6m. A final fully franked dividend of 4cps was declared.
Event Hospitality and Entertainment (22 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue and other income from continuing operations increased 2.8% to $1.0bn, whilst profit for the year attributable to members of the parent entity remain relatively flat at $11.9m. A fully franked final dividend of 31cps was declared.
Event Hospitality and Entertainment (27 August) announced the resignation of Ken Chapman as an independent non-executive director of the Company.
GTN (29 August) provided its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. It reported revenues of $185.0m whilst net profit increased 36.6% to $15.7m. A partially franked dividend of 3.2cps was declared.
iCarAsia (22 August) provided its half year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased to $6.0m, up from $5.0m pcp/
Macquarie Media (7 August) announced its full year results where revenue excluding discontinued operations were $131.8 million, a decrease of $4.5million or 3.3% against the prior year, and its Directors declared a final fully franked dividend for FY2019 of 2cents per share to be paid on 26 August 2019
Macquarie Media (12 August) responded in acceptance to Nine (NEC)’s announcement for the conditional takeover offer for all of the ordinary shares of MML that it does not already own at a price of $1.46 per share
The Independent Directors of MML (Independent Directors) have considered the Offer in consultation with MML’s advisers and recommend unanimously that MML shareholders ACCEPT the Offer, in the absence of a superior proposal and subject to an independent expert opining(and continuing to opine) that the Offer is reasonable
The Offer is subject to various conditions including:
Nine having a relevant interest in more than 90% of all MML shares on issue at the end of the Offer Period;
Entry into and delivery of a valid Deed of Restraint by John Singleton and his wholly-owned subsidiary company John Singleton Promotions Pty Ltd;
No action by public authority adversely affecting the Offer; and
No “material adverse change”, “prescribed occurrence” or prohibited actions by MML.
Nine Entertainment (12 August) announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary Fairfax Media Limited announced a $1.46 per share all-cash off-market takeover offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares in Macquarie Media. The Offer equates to an enterprise value of $275.4m, inclusive of MRN’s 30 June net debt of $22m and payments of its August 2019 dividend. The acquisition will be 100% financed from cash reserves and existing debt requires.
Nine Entertainment (22 August) announced its preliminary Final results for the year ended 30 June 2019. Revenue increased by 40%pcp to $1.9bn, whereas net profit increased by 6% to $221.3m
Hugh Marks, CEO of Nine said “The acquisition of Macquarie Media consolidates Nine’s position as a supplier of News and Current Affairs content across all of our key platforms – Television, Digital, Print and now Radio. Together, we are investing more than $400m per year providing premium News and editorial content, entrenching Nine as to go to place for all news needs, for All Australians. In addition to cost efficiency initiatives already underway at MRN, bringing the two businesses together will realise further annualised synergies of more than $10m
Nine Entertainment (22 August) provided its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased by 40% pcp to $1.8bn whilst net profit increased by 6% to $221.3m. A fully franked final dividend of 5cps was declared.
News Corporation (8 August) provided its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenues increased by 12% pcp to $10.1bn, which reflected the consolidation of Foxtel for the full year and growth at the Digital Real Estate Services segment. Net income was positive, reporting $228m in comparison to a loss of $1.44bn in the prior year. News Corp will undertake a strategic review of News America Marketing.
oOH!Media (16 August) provided its half year results and FY19 guidance for the period ending 31 December 2019. oOH! Expects to report revenue of $304.8m for the first half ended 30 June 2019, an increase of 5% on a pro forma basis on the prior corresponding period, with Underlying EBITDA of $56.0m, down 2% on a pro forma basis for the half year. Gross margin has been impacted by the product mix.
oOH!Media (26 August) announced that it had increased its revenues from ordinary activities by 58.8% to $304.9m, whilst Underlying EBITDA (statutory) meaningfully increased to $134.9m
Pacific Star Network (29 August) announced its full year earnings for the period ending 30 June 2019. The result was in line with guidance, with revenue of $67m up 140% and underlying EBITDA of $9m was up 208% on the prior corresponding period.
Prime Media Group (23 August) released its result for the financial year ending 30 June 2019. Report revenue was down 4.7% on the prior year, of $191.8m whilst EBITDA was down 14.8% to $38.5m. Statutory profit after tax was up 160% to $7.3m
QMS Media (15 August) announced its wholly owned subsidiary had entered into an agreement of acquire TLA, with QMS reporting the successful completion of an institutional placement of $15m from the issue of 17.9m fully paid ordinary shares of $0.84 per share.
QMS Media (23 August) announced its half year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased to $128.9m, up 24% and NPAT up 65% to $16.5m. An interim fully franked dividend of 1.2cps was declared.
REA Group (9 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased 8% to $874.9m whilst net profit $295.5m was up 6%. A full year dividend of 118.0cps was declared.
SEEK (20 August) provided its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019, with total sales revenue up 18% to $1.5bn whilst net profit after tax increased by 120% to $198.4% A fully franked final dividend of 22 cps was declared.
SKY TV (16 August) announced that it acquired RugbyPass, the largest online rugby network in the world. The purchase price was US$40m with consideration of US$10m cash and issuance of new Sky shares of $20m at completion, with the remaining US$10m payable in cash during an agreed earn out period.
Sky TV (22 August) announced that its Chairman Peter Marcourt is stepping down effective 1 September 2019, and will resign from his position as director of the company at the AGM. Sky has appointed Philip Bowman as director, with effect 1 September 2019 to full a casual vacancy on the Board. MR Bowman has also been elected Sky’s Chairman with effect from 1 September 2019.
Sky TV (22 August) provided is result for the year ended 30 June 2019.Total revenue of $795.1m with a loss of $607m was announced. An unfranked dividend of 7.5cps was declared.
Southern Cross Australia (6 August) announced its outsourcing of transmission services to Broadcast Australia. Under the agreement, SCA will transfer transmission to BA, and BA will provide SCA with managed and maintenance services for over 500 radio and TV transmission services around Australia. The transaction will result in a non-cash loss $9.2m from the sale of SCA’s current broadcast transmission assets to BA, and this will be recorded in the 2019 financial year. BA will be responsible for all future operating costs and capital expenditure associated with SCA’s broadcast transmission requirements and the transaction is expected to deliver future cashflow savings to SCA.
Southern Cross Australia (22 August) announced its full year results for the period ended 30 June 2019). Reported revenue was $660.1m whilst net profit excluding significant items was $73.9m. SCA reported a net loss inclusive of significant items of $91.4m
Seven West Media (16 August) announced the appointment of James Warburton as MD and CEO of Seven West Media, succeeding Tim Worner. James will start as CEO of SWM effective immediately.
Seven West Media (20 August) lodged its full year results for the period ended 29 June 2019. Reported revenue was down 4.2%, to $1.6bn, whilst reporting a net loss of $444.5m. No dividend was declared.
Village Roadshow (29 August) announced that is has signed an agreement to sell its wholly owned promotional solutions agency, Edge Loyalty Systems Ltd for an enterprise value of A$32.3m to Blackhawk Network. Net proceeds will be used to reduce VRL group debt.
Village Roadshow (29 August) provided its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. EBITDA increased $124.9m, up 37% on prior year whilst its reduced its balance sheet with leveraged reduced to 1.76x, down from 3.72x. A fully franked final FY19 dividend of 5 cps was declared.
WPP AUNZ (16 August) announced an agreement to sell Kantur AUNZ at $168m, equivalent to a 8.2x FY19 EBITDA multiple.
WPP AUNZ (23 August) provided is half year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue was down 0.4% to $509.2m whilst net profit meaningfully decreased to a loss of $253.6m. An interim fully franked dividend of 2.3 cps was declared.
Forward EV / EBITDA Multiples Chart
The forward EV / EBITDA multiples for leading media stocks at the end of the month is as follows:
Source: Factset, as at 31 August 2019
Technology sector highlights:
The five best and worst performers for July 2019 were as follows:
Source: Factset, as at 31 August 2019
3P Learning (22 August) announced its results for the full financial year, where group revenue was down 1m on pcp to $54.4m, and underlying core EBITDA declined $1.3m to $17.7m and statutory NPAT was $5.9m. No dividend was declared.
Altium (19 August) released its preliminary final report, where it stated an increase in revenue to US$172.8m, EBIT of $US$56.9m and NPAT attributable to shareholders of $52.9m. A final dividend of 18 cents per share for the year ended 30 Jun 2019.
Afterpay Touch Group (28 August) announced its full year results to 30 June 19, where total income increased 86% from 142.3m to $264.1m. Its growth was primarily underpinned by the first full year performance of the Afterpay US business and continued strong growth in the Australian and New Zealand Afterpay businesses. EBITDA (excluding significant items) decreased 18% to $28.7m, and EBITDA post significant items declined 159% to ($9.3m). The overall loss before tax was $42.8m for the period.
Appen (29 August) released its half year results for the period ending 30 June 19. Revenue increased 60% pcp to $245.1m, and underlying EBITDA of $46.2m.
Bravura Solutions (23 August) announced the acquisition of Midwinter for A$50m. Midwinter provides financial planning software, AdviceOS powers back office administration for financial advisers and drives online self-direct digital advice portals for superannuation funds in Australia. The total consideration is A$50m and will be funded by cash. The acquisition is expected to be EPS accretive in the first year of ownership.
Bravura Solutions (23 August) provided its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Report revenue increased 16.4% to 257.7m, and NPAT attributable to members increase 21.4% to $32.8m. Bravura Solutions declared a final dividend of 4.8 cents with a record date of 4 September 2019.
Catapult Group (16 August) announced that it has now signed over 1,000 teams in north America, with 11 of its top 15 clients globally are in North America, including 29 of 32 NFL teams and all 31 National Hockey League (NHL) teams.
Catapult Group (22 August) announced its full year statutory accounts, detailed a 24.2% increase in revenue to $95.4m, and net loss of $12.6m, an improve of 27.5% on the prior corresponding period.
Citadel Group (20 August) released its full year results, stating a decrease of 6.9% pcp for total revenue, of $99.2m. Net profit attributable to members decreased by 45% to 7.9m. Citadel Group declared a fully franked dividend of 6.0 cents per share
Class (20 August) released its final results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Operating revenue increase 13% to $38.3m, and EBITDA also increased 13% to $17.9m. NPAT increased by 3% to $9.0m. Class announced a dividend of 2.5 cents per share.
Crowd Media (29 August) announced a strategic investment and partnership, where a European investment consortium has agreed to invest up to A$3.7m into the company across two tranches. The consortium believes that they have identified significant opportunities to leverage Crowd Media’s proprietary technology and knowhow into new geographies, channels and revenue streams. It is expected that this will result in Crowd entering into JV’s that will complement businesses and/or brands already associated with the Consortium, with the ultimate goal of Crowd gaining a larger share of the retail price when goods are sold. The first tranche will allow Crowd to complete its organisational restructure and repay the VWAP Obsidian Convertible note facility that it had in place.
Crowd Media (30 August) announced a its preliminary annual results for the year ending 30 June 2019. Revenues were down 38.0% to $23.9m, whilst loss for the year were down 81.6%, to ($4.8m) There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial period.
Computershare (14 August) released its annual results for the year ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased by 4.8% to $2,441.4m and EBITDA increased by 10.2% to $685.9m Computershare declared a final dividend of 23 cents per share, an increase of 9.5% pcp. Notably, Computershare maintained a strong balance sheet with the leverage ratio below the midpoint range,
Computershare (14 August) announced a share buy-back of up to $200m to commence on the 3rd of September 2019 and will continue until 2nd September 2020 or earlier if compled before that date.
Data#3 (21 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased by 19.8% to $1,415.6m and NPAT increased by 28.7% pcp to $18.1m. A fully franked final dividend of 6.6 cents was declared.
ELMO Software (15 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased by 51% to $30.0m, whilst net loss improved by 341% to ($13.2m). The net loss was due to increased employee costs from additional hires to support the expanding business and the related costs of acquiring two businesses.
ELMO Software (28 August) announced a partnership with University of Technology Sydney to develop AI driven Predictive Analytics Solution.
Flexigroup (27 August) announced 2019 full year results and provided an update on its new strategy which was outlined in February. Revenue for FY19 increased by 3% pcp to $472.7m whilst net profit increased by 778% to $61.7m, up from a loss of $9.1m in the previous year. A final dividend of 3.85 cents per share was declared.
GBST Holdings (14 August) Released its annual results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Total revenue increased 6.8% to $94.3m. Profit increased by 103% to $12.7m. No final dividend was declared.
Getswift (28 August) announced its annual results for the year ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased 178% to $2.1m whilst net loss improved by 60.8% to ($19.5m). No dividends were declared.
Getswift (30 August) announced the addition of new master IT services and license agreement with Heineken International B.V., with current deployments in Egypt and Malaysia. The total value of the agreement was unable to be determined by management as it is subject to utilization take-up and additional deployments.
Hansen Technologies (23 August) released its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Operating revenue remained relatively flat with a small increase of 0.2$ pcp to $231.3m. Underlying NPATA decreased by 12.8% to $33.7m. The board declared a final partially franked dividend of 3 cents per share.
Infomedia (19 August) released its final results for the year ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased by 16% to $84.6m whilst net profit for the period increased by 25% to $16.1m. A final unfranked dividend of 3.9 cents was declared.
Impelus (30 August) released preliminary final results, stating a decrease of 53% pcp in revenue to $12.0m, and a decreased in net profit of 98% pcp to $70.8k. The decrease in financial performed is underpinned by external factors that impacted carrier billing and digital performance.
IRESS (23 August) released its half year results for the year ending. Operating revenue increased 5% and segment profit increased 10% on pcp. Revenue growth was driven by underlying performance in Australia, UK and South Africa and from the acquisition of international market data Quanthouse. Report NPAT declined 5$ reflected the adoption of the new lease accounting standard and the acquisition of Quanthouse and increased share-based payments following changes to remuneration models in recent years.
Integrated Research (22 August) released its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased by 11% to $100.8m and NPAT increased by 14% to $21.8m. A fully franked final dividend of 3.75cps was declared. Over 95% of the Company’s revenue was derived outside of Australia.
iSentia Group (23 August) announced its full year results for the year ending 309 june 2019. Revenue decreased by 10.7% to $122.5m and reported a net loss of $34.3m due to a $41.0m non-cash write-down of previously recognised intangible assets. No dividends were declared or paid for the year.
iSelect (20 August) announced its full year results from the year ending 30 June 2019, with revenue from ordinary activities down 13%> Net loss improved for the year by 76%, with an overall loss of $3.6m. This was underpinned by improvement in marketing ROI and investment in technology and consumer experience.
Kogan (20 August) announced its full year results from the year ending 20 June 2019. Revenue increased by 6.4% to $438.7m and profit after tax increased by 21.9%. A final fully franked dividend of 8.2cps was announced.
Kogan (23 August) confirmed the sale of approximately 5.2 million shares in the company by entities associated with Mr Ruslan Kogan and Mr David Shafer, reflecting approximately 5.6% of shares on issue, and a minor portion of their shareholding. Both Ruslan and David have advised they have no intention to sell any further securities prior to the release of the final FY20 results.
Link Group (21 August) announced that they have entered a new contract with Rest. Link group will continue to deliver superannuation administration and member engagement services to Rest. In addition to the provision of core administration services, the contract will also provide the development of new products and services to support rest in delivering sustainable performance and service to its members.
Link Group (29 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenu increased by 17% to $1,403.5m and profit after tax increased by 125% to $319.0m. A final fully franked dividend of 13.5cps was declared.
Link Group (29 August) announced an on-market buy-back program for up to 10% of its issued share capital.
LiveHire (28 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased 59% to $2.6m whilst net loss for the period increased by 37% to ($13.8m). Annual Recurring Revenue increased by 88% and Annual Recurring Revenue per customer increased by 26%.
LiveTiles (9 August) announced that it will co-sell an AI cyber-security solution with partners including Microsoft.
LiveTiles (16 August) reported that it received cash of $3.8m relating to the research and development tax refunds in respect to the 2017 and 2018 financial years.
LiveTiles (23 August) announced that it launched a strategic partnership with GO1.com to launch the LiveTiles learning platform and jointly pursue commercial opportunities. Their workplace and talent management capabilities will be integrated with Go1’s learning marketplace to provide an enhanced employee experience with outstanding learning and development offering.
LiveTiles (27 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased by 218% to $18.1m whilst loss after tax increased by 93% to ($42.8m).
Nearmap (21 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased by 45% to $77.6m whilst net loss increased by 25% to ($14.9m).
Nearmap (27 August) appointed Ms Tracey Horton AO as non-executive director. Ms Horton is an experienced Company Director with significant global strategy experience and is currently a NED of BPT Group Limited, a member of the Australian Takeovers Panel, the National Board of the Australian Institute of Company directors, and was, until recently, chair of Navitas Limited.
OFX Group (1 August) announced the resignation of Ms Freya Smith as Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary. Ms Smith will remain employed until the end of October 2019 while she sees out her notice period. A search is underway to appoint Ms Smith’s replacement.
Pro Medicus Limited (22 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 20 June 2019. Revenue increased by 47.9% to $50.1m whilst after tax profit increased 91.9% to $19.1. A fully franked final dividend of 4.5c per share was announced.
Prospa (8 August) announced that it has established a New Zealand funding facility. The warehouse facility is designed specifically to fund New Zealand small business loans. The 3-year committed facility will have an initial structure to Prospa’s funding platform. The funding costs are broadly consistent with levels observed for Prospa’s facilities in the Australian market.
Prospa (29 August) announced its full year results. Total revenue before transaction costs increased by 31% to $136.4m whilst a net loss of $24.7m was reported.
Reckon (20 August) announced its half year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. EBITDA growth for the half year was 4.3% despite re-investment in sales and marketing targeting opportunities in the respective divisions, whilst strong cashflow has assisted in the reduction of net debt by $7m in the half year. The board declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0cps.
ReTech (30 August) announced its half year market update for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased by 35% to $13.7m whilst NPBT was $5.3m, which increased 24%pcp.
Webjet (22 August) announced its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019). Revenue increased 26% to $366.4m whilst NPAT increased 46% to $81.3m.
Wisetech (19 August) announced the acquisition of US container yard solutions provider, Depot Systems. The purchase costs comprise $4.4m upfront, with a further multi-year earn-out potential of ~$2.7m related to customer contracting, customer conversion and product integration. This acquisition is not material to WiseTech accounts.
Wisetech (21 August) provided its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased 57% pcp to $348.3m and EBITDA increased by 39% to $108.1m.
Zip Co (1 August) announced a partnership with Big W to offer Zip interest free payments to its customers. It is anticipated that Zip will be Live with Big W within the first half of FY20.
Zip Co (20 August) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in global instalment technology platform, PartPay Limited, providing exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, Unitied States and South Africa. Zip has concurrently agreed to acquire a direct strategic equity interest in New York based “buy now pay layer” provider, QuadPay Inc.
Zip Co (22 August) provided its full year results for the period ending 30 June 2019. Revenue increased to $84.2m whilst reporting a loss of $11.1m
Zip Co (26 August) announced that it has priced its first issuance from the Zip Master Trust, the deal, arranged by NAB was oversubscribed and closed at $500m. The issuance is the largest of its nature by a Fintech in Australia.
Forward EV / EBITDA Multiples Chart
The forward EV / EBITDA multiples for leading technology stocks at the end of the month is as follows:
Source: Factset, as at 31 August 2019
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