Iress Limited · ASX:IRE

Iress — FY2018 Earnings Presentation

35 slides from Iress's earnings presentation, Feb 21, 2019

  1. Slide 1: Information for Release to the Market

    ASX Market Announcements Office ASX Limited 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 21 February 2019 IRESS LIMITED - INFORMATION FOR RELEASE TO THE MARKET As required by the Listing Rules, IRESS encloses for release to the market a presentation to be provided to investors today at 09.30 relating to the com

  2. Slide 2: 2018 Full Year Results

    2018 Results Full Year 21 February 2019 For the year ended 31 December 2018 iress.com 1

  3. Slide 3: Agenda

    Agenda Who we are 3 2018 results 8 Segment overview 13 Financial information 22 2019 Outlook 27 Appendices 30 Andrew Walsh John Harris Managing Director & CEO Chief Financial Officer iress.com 2

  4. Slide 4: Who we are

    = = 1) 77) 17) Who-we-are

  5. Slide 5: World-leading solutions for trading & market data, advice, super and lending

    World-leading solutions for trading & market data, advice, super and lending ● IRESS (IRE.ASX) is an independent financial technology provider of trading and market data, advice, superannuation and lending solutions ● Recurring subscription revenue accounts for approximately 90% of total revenue ● 9

  6. Slide 6: Robust business model underpins market-leading positions

    Robust business model underpins market-leading positions Open and modular software solutions that are central to our clients’ business Subscription-based model with ~90% revenue recurring Market-leading product functionality and focus on user experience Targeted investment to constantly enrich solut

  7. Slide 7: Growth drivers & strategic priorities

    Growth drivers & strategic priorities Key drivers of growth Increasing regulatory Market consolidation Demand for broader Demand for software Increasing requirements increasing business integrated solutions to that increases demand for complexity enable client business efficiency and reduces advice

  8. Slide 8: Strong track record of delivering sustainable returns for shareholders

    Strong track record of delivering sustainable returns for shareholders Operating revenue Segment profit NPAT Operating cash flow Earnings per share Dividend per share Notes: 2011 results impacted by acquisition of Peresys 2013 results impacted by acquisition of Avelo (one-off costs and issue of shar

  9. Slide 9: 2018 Results

    iress.com 8 2018 Results

  10. Slide 10: 2018 financial highlights

    2018 financial highlights Revenue growth: +8% (constant currency: +6%) Growth driven by Australia and the UK Group Segment Profit growth: +10% (constant currency: +8%) Ahead of 2018 guidance (3-7% constant currency Segment Profit growth). Margin +1% ANZ Wealth Management revenue growth: +9% Good rev

  11. Slide 11: +8% reported revenue growth and positive operating leverage

    +8% reported revenue growth and positive operating leverage $AUDm - Reported 2017 2018 Change ● Revenue growth of +8% (+6% constant Operating Revenue 430.0 464.6 +8% currency) reflects strong overall Segment Profit 125.4 137.7 +10% performance, with stronger second half performance in the United Kin

  12. Slide 12: Segment summary - double digit reported segment profit growth

    Segment summary - double digit reported segment profit growth Reported Currency Constant Currency Segment ($AUDm) 2017 2018 Change Change Revenue ● Key contributors to constant currency revenue growth of +6% were ANZ WM, UK and Lending. APAC FM 115.1 115.6 - - ANZ WM 125.1 136.4 +9% +9% ● ANZ WM, UK

  13. Slide 13: Key 2018 strategic achievements

    Key 2018 strategic achievements To be essential to Identify and deliver Service clients exceptionally our clients’ success through scale benefits continued product investment ● Strong ongoing progress with client projects ● Continuous delivery improving upgrade ● New digital personal advice product

  14. Slide 14: Segment overview

    iress.com Segment 13 overview

  15. Slide 15: APAC Financial Markets

    APAC Financial Markets Despite ongoing challenging macro environment, strong execution ensures resilient earnings. AUD (m) 1H17 2H17 2017 1H18 2H18 2018 2018/2017 ● 2018 revenue was marginally up on 2017, with buy-side demand and client delivery Operating Revenue 57.5 57.5 115.1 56.9 58.7 115.6 0% s

  16. Slide 16: ANZ Wealth Management

    ANZ Wealth Management Strong growth across wealth, superannuation and data analytics solutions reflects underlying demand in changing industry. AUD (m) 1H17 2H17 2017 1H18 2H18 2018 2018/2017 ● Strong revenue growth of +9%, underpinned by ongoing demand for technology efficiency Operating Revenue 61

  17. Slide 17: Diversity and strength in IRESS' Australian retail client base

    Diversity and strength in IRESS’ Australian retail client base Distribution of Australian retail revenue - 2018 ● IRESS well placed to assist clients navigate regulatory and industry change. Compliance is a clear priority over productivity at this time. ● Super fund strategies increasingly focused o

  18. Slide 18: United Kingdom

    United Kingdom Significant client activity in the second half driving revenue growth. GBP (m) 1H17 2H17 2017 1H18 2H18 2018 2018/2017 ● Good progress on a number of key client projects delivered +7% revenue growth, with Operating Revenue 30.7 31.7 62.3 32.4 34.3 66.7 +7% increased momentum in the se

  19. Slide 19: Lending

    Lending Building subscription model as scale business from UK to Australia. GBP (m) 1H17 2H17 2017 1H18 2H18 2018 2018/2017 ● Operating revenue growth of +15% was weighted to the first half due to timing of Operating Revenue 6.4 7.6 14.0 8.4 7.6 16.1 +15% client project activities. Direct Contributi

  20. Slide 20: South Africa

    South Africa Investment in expanding product capability and a significant new client win to drive revenue growth in 2019. ZAR (m) 1H17 2H17 2017 1H18 2H18 2018 2018/2017 ● Operating Revenue growth of +4% despite flat second half, reflects demand for Operating Revenue 219.3 218.5 437.8 228.4 228.3 45

  21. Slide 21: Canada

    Canada Recurring revenue growth driven by continuing momentum in wealth. CAD (m) 1H17 2H17 2017 1H18 2H18 2018 2018/2017 ● Marginal revenue growth reflects wealth deployments and net client retention. Market Operating Revenue 8.5 9.1 17.6 8.8 9.1 17.9 +1% continues to face pressure, sell-side client

  22. Slide 22: Functional segments

    Functional segments Focused investment driving positive operational leverage. Product and Technology AUD (m) (1) 1H17 2H17 2017 1H18 2H18 2018 2018/2017 ● Visible increase in operating leverage. Costs flat on 2017 excluding previously disclosed remuneration adjustments. Direct Contribution 53.8 54.5

  23. Slide 23: Financial information

    iress.com Financial 22 information

  24. Slide 24: Financial results reflect targeted investment

    Financial results reflect targeted investment AUD (m) 2017 2018 Change Targeted non-operating costs in line with guidance: Operating Revenue 430.0 464.6 +8% ● Team restructuring delivering efficiency, quality and operational leverage Operating Costs (304.6) (326.9) +7% ● Changes to non-executive rem

  25. Slide 25: Dividends and new accounting standards

    Dividends and new accounting standards Dividend & Franking Outlook Impact of adopting AASB 16 ● Final dividend franked at 40%. FY17 dividends franked 60% ● AASB 16 changes accounting treatment of leases - P&L charge moves out of opex; now expensed through ● Effective tax rate (ETR) lower than expect

  26. Slide 26: Strong cash conversion, conservative balance sheet

    Strong cash conversion, conservative balance sheet Balance Sheet ● Cash conversion 94% in line with long term trend. Unbilled income that drove lower 2017 cash AUD (m) Dec 2017 Dec 2018 conversation was billed and paid early in 2018 Total current assets 84.8 91.8 ● IRESS generates significant operat

  27. Slide 27: AWS

    AWS AWS Product & technology progress Financial impact IRESS’ cloud strategy ● Total cash savings over 5 years in the order of $5m-10m excluding one off migration costs. ● Focuses on speed and scale benefits. Client deployment tasks that previously took weeks now at click of a button. ● Once-off mig

  28. Slide 28: 2019 Outlook

    iress.com 27 2019 Outlook

  29. Slide 29: Strategic priorities in 2019

    Strategic priorities in 2019 Service clients To be essential to Identify and deliver Attract and retain the exceptionally our clients’ success scale benefits best people through through continued culture, environment product investment and reward ● Consistent systems and ● Continue to build products

  30. Slide 30: 2019 financial outlook

    2019 financial outlook ● IRESS expects reported Segment Profit growth in ● Following targeted and elevated investment in recent 2019 of between 6% and 11% ($146m - $153m), on a years, non-operating costs are expected to be constant 2018 currency basis(1, 2), including the substantially lower in 2019

  31. Slide 31: Appendices

    Appendices iress.com 30

  32. Slide 32: Change in reporting in 2019

    Change in reporting in 2019 AUD (m) 1H17 2H17 2017 1H18 2H18 2018 2018/2017 ● IRESS will combine the reporting of APAC FM Operating Revenue and ANZ WM from 1H19, to reflect software engineering and operational practices, and Trading and Market Data 57.5 57.5 115.1 56.9 58.7 115.6 - increasingly inte

  33. Slide 33: Depreciation and amortisation

    Depreciation and amortisation D&A - Operational 2017 2018 Depreciation Plant & Equipment 8.0 9.2 Amortisation Software (3rd Party Purchased) 4.8 5.2 Total 12.8 14.4 D&A - Acquisition Related 1H18 2H18 1H19 2H19 1H20 2H20 Computer Software Avelo 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 Proquote & Pulse 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.

  34. Slide 34: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer The material in this presentation is intended to be general background information on IRESS Limited and its activities, current at the date of the presentation. The information is provided in summary form and does not purport to be complete. It is not intended to be relied upon as advice

  35. Slide 35: Delivering outcomes today developing for tomorrow

    Delivering outcomes today Contact developing Andrew Walsh, CEO John Harris CFO for tomorrow designing +61 3 9018 5800 iress.com for the future iress.com 34

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