Following on from their interim results which were released this week, I notice that Michael Jackson has purchased another 500,000 shares at 2.9p (£14,500 worth) to add to his purchase in April of 1,280,000 at the higher price of 3.75p (£48,000 worth). Michael Jackson is the Non-Executive Chairman of Access Intelligence and now holds 10.36% of the company's issued share capital. You can see my previous blog for my thoughts on this week's interims.
I've also recently commented on Avesco who appear to be on track to beat market expectations for the full year. It's interesting to follow their Facebook page and Twitter feed where there appears to be a real leap in activity recently. This doesn't necessarily mean that business is booming compared to other years, but it does provide a timely reminder about the number of high profile events they are consistently involved in. Currently there is Golf's British Open and next week the Commonwealth Games. Yesterday they also announced this:-http://www.ct-group.com/news/ct-becomes-new-sponsor-eugames. Avesco is valued at approximately £20m and likes rewarding it's investors with chucky dividends.
Finally, Avanti Communications released a trading statement yesterday. It was a bit of a mixed bag, but given the highly speculative nature of an investment here, overall I remain encouraged by their progress. The key figures for me at this stage are that revenue is on track to meet market expectations at between $64m-$65m, and with a cash balance of $195m at year end they are well-financed. I am also encouraged that part of the shortfall in PBT is due to set up costs on large new projects, perhaps suggesting that revenue momentum is likely to continue. It shouldn't be forgotten that it's no mean feat getting two fully functional satellites into orbit, and in recent times their client list has become increasingly more impressive including the likes of Vodafone. Success certainly isn't assured just yet, and it's been a bumpy road but there are signs that the company is reaching a tipping point, and I certainly wouldn't write off the possibility of the company eventually becoming a takeover target.
Avanti is highly speculative as an investment, but whilst yesterday's trading statement caused an initial fall in the share price, there was an immediate bounce as longs honed in on the promising revenue momentum, current finances and the longer term opportunity. As a buy and hold investor you can ride out the fluctuations in share price movements over weeks, months and years if you believe in the company's long term prospects. Bears with short positions might be feeling a tad more nervous given Avanti's revenue momentum going forward and prospective cash generation.
Saturday, 19 July 2014
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Access Intelligence - interims
A solid set of interim results released today from Access Intelligence which look in line with market expectations.
It's still early days yet, but at this stage it's encouraging to see that recurring revenues are 79% of total revenues, up from 72% at the full year, contracted revenue not yet invoiced is up 22% to £6.7m from £5.5m in H1 2013, and total revenue yet to be recognised in the income statement is £9.8m up from £8.7m in H1 2013.
Cash balances are down by £1.13m over the year, but just £381,000 in the last six months.
The current trading statement is certainly the most positive that they have issued since I've been a shareholder where they state that:-
"The business pipeline continues to grow with a number of exciting opportunities on the horizon to deliver a combined product offering using the new platform."
and
"The consistent, year-on-year increases in contracted revenue not yet invoiced, our recurring revenue base and sustained investment in innovative product development, demonstrate the Group's long term stability and provide a solid foundation for continued growth."
Cash generation is good. Cash inflow from operating activities was £518,000 compared with £278,000 in H1 2013.
In the main body of the text it is clear that all divisions have performed well and prospects continue to improve.
The company is well under the radar of most investors.
The share price initially dipped on release of these results, but volumes were very light and a number of small buys quickly moved the share price back up.
I remain optimistic about Access Intelligence's future and potential growth prospects.
See previous update:-
http://michae1mouse.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/access-intelligence-final-results.html
It's still early days yet, but at this stage it's encouraging to see that recurring revenues are 79% of total revenues, up from 72% at the full year, contracted revenue not yet invoiced is up 22% to £6.7m from £5.5m in H1 2013, and total revenue yet to be recognised in the income statement is £9.8m up from £8.7m in H1 2013.
Cash balances are down by £1.13m over the year, but just £381,000 in the last six months.
The current trading statement is certainly the most positive that they have issued since I've been a shareholder where they state that:-
"The business pipeline continues to grow with a number of exciting opportunities on the horizon to deliver a combined product offering using the new platform."
and
"The consistent, year-on-year increases in contracted revenue not yet invoiced, our recurring revenue base and sustained investment in innovative product development, demonstrate the Group's long term stability and provide a solid foundation for continued growth."
Cash generation is good. Cash inflow from operating activities was £518,000 compared with £278,000 in H1 2013.
In the main body of the text it is clear that all divisions have performed well and prospects continue to improve.
The company is well under the radar of most investors.
The share price initially dipped on release of these results, but volumes were very light and a number of small buys quickly moved the share price back up.
I remain optimistic about Access Intelligence's future and potential growth prospects.
See previous update:-
http://michae1mouse.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/access-intelligence-final-results.html
Saturday, 12 July 2014
A holding in Avesco really does pay dividends!!
Avesco released their half year results in early June. What's not to like about this company? I've said it all before about why I believe Avesco offers terrific value, and I continue to hold all of my shares.
If you were a buyer when the shares were languishing between 20p-30p in 2009 then you'd already have had your money back 4 to 5 times over with the special dividend alone (£1.10). Add in the capital growth and regular dividend payments and you'll gather why I'm a fan.
Even now though with the share price at £1.10 the company is undervalued. From the interim results TNAV is around £1.65 and I'd guess the prospective dividend yield is around 6%-7% given the 50% hike at the interim stage (from 1p to 1.5p) and the reduction in share capital from around 26m to 19m shares following the buyback from Taya.
Results at the half year exceeded management expectations and they expect to do the same for the full year given that results will include the World Cup, Ryder Cup, Commonwealth Games etc.
The restructuring that has been taking place throughout the group appears to have gone smoothly, and tellingly management expects this to produce more stable and less volatile trading results, not only in even years where they have the benefit of major sporting events, but also in the odd years which have traditionally been more challenging for the Group.
Avesco is a terrific little company that is cash generative and believes in rewarding its shareholders with generous payouts. It's still dirt cheap. What more is there to say!!
Talking of dividends I'd recommend reading this article from last week's Sunday Telegraph:-
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/10948379/Dividend-yield-is-better-guide-than-the-FTSE-100-at-7000.html
If you were a buyer when the shares were languishing between 20p-30p in 2009 then you'd already have had your money back 4 to 5 times over with the special dividend alone (£1.10). Add in the capital growth and regular dividend payments and you'll gather why I'm a fan.
Even now though with the share price at £1.10 the company is undervalued. From the interim results TNAV is around £1.65 and I'd guess the prospective dividend yield is around 6%-7% given the 50% hike at the interim stage (from 1p to 1.5p) and the reduction in share capital from around 26m to 19m shares following the buyback from Taya.
Results at the half year exceeded management expectations and they expect to do the same for the full year given that results will include the World Cup, Ryder Cup, Commonwealth Games etc.
The restructuring that has been taking place throughout the group appears to have gone smoothly, and tellingly management expects this to produce more stable and less volatile trading results, not only in even years where they have the benefit of major sporting events, but also in the odd years which have traditionally been more challenging for the Group.
Avesco is a terrific little company that is cash generative and believes in rewarding its shareholders with generous payouts. It's still dirt cheap. What more is there to say!!
Talking of dividends I'd recommend reading this article from last week's Sunday Telegraph:-
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/10948379/Dividend-yield-is-better-guide-than-the-FTSE-100-at-7000.html
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