APRIL 2025
INVESTOR BRIEFINGFULL YEAR RESULTS TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
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PRESENTATION TEAM
Philip Walker - Chief Executive Officer
Originated and implemented strategy to transition Pennant from a project based, capital intensive operation to a high margin software and technical services business
Darren Wiggins - Chief Financial Officer
Chartered accountant with significant financial and operational management experience
Previously worked for Melrose plc and latterly Meggit Aerospace in the UK and Singapore
Joined the company in November 2024
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FY24 OVERVIEW2024 results in line with market expectations
Launched Auxilium software
Repositioned for growth - decisive action taken, pivot towards highly scalable Software and Technical Services model
Training Systems business streamlined
Introduced regional operating model
Developing 'go to market' channels
Significantly strengthened the Board
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PENNANT
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Group aspirations:
Auxilium software to be the systems support enterprise solution of choice
Increase market share at an improved rate of return with a high operating cash conversion in chosen markets
GLOBAL BUSINESS
UK (HQ), Canada,
USA, Australia
100+
Employees
REVENUE
80% Defence, 10% Rail,
10% Aerospace
GEOGRAPHIES
(% REV)
53% EMEA, 27% APAC, 20% NA
PENNANT OVERVIEW
To maximize operational efficiency at optimal cost
Ensuring data integrity and compliance with global standards
Enabling our customers to make data driven decisions for mission critical assets
To defence agencies and major OEMS worldwide
Provides systems support software, technical services & training solutions
HOW WE OPERATE
SYSTEMS SUPPORT SOFTWARE
Our software tools are designed to help clients:
Comply with industry standards.
Manage and use complex data.
Ensure equipment availability at
optimal cost.
Recurring, Repeatable & Predictable Revenue
We address the market through three key segments:
TRAINING SYSTEMS
Our training solutions provide:
Hardware, software and virtual solutions.
Critical skills training for maintainers and operators of aircraft, ships and land systems.
Project Based Revenues
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Provision of expert services to support users of Pennant or third party solutions, including:
Consultancy
Support & maintenance
Training
Bespoke development
SYSTEMS SUPPORT SOFTWARE
Integration
Common data repository Single source of truth that ensures traceability and integrity, that support a range of global standards & specifications
Configuration
Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) improves the availability and reliability of systems, by ensuring that maintenance and support are well-planned to optimise cost
Analysis
Model-based supportability and analysis tool to make informed decisions for an
asset's life cycle support
solution
Authoring & Publishing
For rapid creation of S1000D and ATA Technical manuals, published in PDF or IETP
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OUR SOLUTIONS IN ACTION
"We ensure mission critical systems are where they are needed, when they are needed and that they work."
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FINANCIALS
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HIGHLIGHTS
Adjusted(1)results | Statutory results | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
£m | £m | £m | £m | |
Revenue | 13.8 | 15.5 | 13.8 | 15.5 |
EBITA | 1.2 | 1.8 | (1.0) | 1.4 |
(Loss)/profit before tax | (0.3) | 0.6 | (3.0) | (0.4) |
Net Assets | 8.3 | 9.8 | ||
Net Debt | (2.3) | (1.9) | ||
Trading results in line with market expectations
Adjusted EBITA of £1.2m, down 34% on prior year
Successfully completed the delivery under a 3-year contract with Boeing Defence UK for updates to AH Mk1 Apache training equipment -revenue recognised, in the Training Systems segment, in year £3.5m (2023: £5.2m)
Software & Services (recurring and repeatable revenue) stable at £9.6m (2023: £9.6m) and 69% of Group total
Gross profit margin for the Period of 50% (2023: 50%)
Capitalised investment into Auxilium software of £1.4m funded by H1 equity raise
Post Period-end, the Group has taken actions to strengthen the balance sheet and ensure that ongoing operations are appropriately funded
(1) Adjusted to exclude one off or non-recurring items - see next slide for reconciliation
STATUTORY INCOME STATEMENTRECONCILIATION BETWEEN STATUTORY & ADJUSTED RESULTSIncome Statement
£m
2024
2023
Revenue
13.8
15.5
Cost of sales
(6.9)
(7.8)
Gross Profit
6.9
7.7
Exceptional costs
(2.3)
(0.3)
Profit on sale of Land & Buildings
0.2
-
Other administrative expenses
(7.6)
(7.5)
Administrative expenses
(9.7)
(7.8)
Other income
0.2
0.2
Operating Loss
(2.6)
0.1
Net Finance costs
(0.4)
(0.5)
Loss before taxation
(3.0)
(0.4)
Tax credit / (charge)
0.5
(0.6)
Loss for the year
(2.5)
(1.0)
Reconciliation statutory to adjusted EBITA
£m
2024
Statutory EBITA (operating loss less amortisation charges)
(1.0)
Restructuring expense
2.1
Aborted transaction costs
0.2
Share based payments
0.1
Profit on sale of land & buildings
(0.2)
Adjusted EBITA
1.2
Restructuring expenses
£m
P&L charge
Cash
Impairment of capitalized development costs
0.8
-
Impairment of fixed assets
0.3
-
Write down of inventory
0.4
-
Termination costs
0.4
0.4
Professional fees
0.1
0.1
Total restructuring expense
2.1
0.5
Adjusted results
The Pennant Board considers the adjusted results to be an important measure to exclude non-trading or non-recurring items and therefore better monitor and compare performance between reporting periods
TRAINING SYSTEMS - RESTRUCTURING RATIONALE
In house (UK) production
Service installed units
Outsource globally
Site rationalization
Headcount reduction
Selective bidding
Working capital reduction
Improved cost efficiency
Increased segment profit margins
Shorter working capital cycle
Lower business risk
Previously Future Impacts
Bespoke OEM Projects
All skills on payroll
Wide product portfolio
Core skills retained
Focused product portfolio
Cash cost of restructuring exercise £0.5m
Headcount reduced from 140 to circa 110 going into Q1 2025
Estimated annual cost savings £2.0m (£1.8m from staff costs)
Property sales will serve to improve our current ratio from c.50% to c.90% by H1 2025
ADJUSTED EBITA MARGIN BRIDGEDownturn in Training Systems demand leading
to unrecovered overheads
Restructuring exercise undertaken in Q4 has removed £2m of costs from the business which will protect profit margins in 2025
Boeing Apache contract was high gross margin
Bullish on future margins due to
Cost reduction exercise completed
Bids on Training System contracts are aftermarket and therefore lower material content
Continued growth of high margin Software and Services segment
£m | 2024 | 2023 |
Current assets | 7.6 | 5.4 |
Non-current assets | 8.3 | 13.3 |
Total assets | 15.9 | 18.7 |
Current liabilities | 7.0 | 8.0 |
Non-current liabilities | 0.6 | 0.9 |
Total liabilities | 7.6 | 8.9 |
Net Assets | 8.3 | 9.8 |
UK freehold land & buildings (£3.0m) reclassified to current assets in accordance with IFRS 5
Training assets impaired following restructuring exercise undertaken in H2
Net working capital -£0.3m (2023: -£0.5m)
CASH GENERATION IN THE YEAROperating Cash Flow
£m
2024
Operating cash before changes in working capital
0.4
Changes in working capital
(0.2)
Tax received
0.4
Interest paid
(0.4)
Net cash from operations
0.2
Positive cash generation from operations highlights management's focus
on working capital discipline
Cash cost of restructuring exercise £0.5m
Further investment in the development of our integrated Auxilium software £1.4m (2023: £1.5m)
Reconciliation of net debt
£m
2024
Opening net debt
(1.9)
Net cash from operations
0.2
Net cash used in investing activities
(1.6)
Net cash from financing activities
1.1
FX
0.1
Closing net debt
(2.3)
Equity raise £1.35m (existing shareholders) net of fees to fund the continued product development program
Operating within the HSBC overdraft facility limit of £3.5m (2023: £4m)
Post balance sheet events have strengthened the balance sheet
Completion of the sale of UK properties, £2m cash proceeds net of costs (profit on disposal of £0.1m)
Renewal of the existing HSBC overdraft facility on an unsecured basis (following the bank's release of charges on the UK property assets) up to an available limit of £2m
SEGMENTAL REVENUE PERFORMANCERevenue
£m
2024
2023
Movement
Software licenses & products
0.4
1.1
(0.7)
Software maintenance
1.9
1.6
0.3
Technical services
7.3
6.9
0.4
Software & Services
9.6
9.6
-
Engineered solutions
3.6
5.2
(1.6)
Generic products
0.6
0.7
(0.1)
Training Systems
4.2
5.9
(1.7)
Total Revenue
13.8
15.5
(1.7)
Revenues contributed by the Software and Services CGU remained flat at £9.6 million year over year and represented 69% of the total revenue for the period (2023: 62%)
The reduction in Training Systems revenue is explained by the successful completion of the Apache program
Finance costs | £'000 |
Interest expense for bank overdraft | (195) |
Lease interest | (77) |
Interest payable on deferred consideration | (36) |
Movement in discounting | (105) |
Other interest expense | (31) |
Total finance cost | (444) |
HSBC overdraft facility carries interest at
2.50% (2023: 2.50%) plus the bank's base rate
Cash costs of finance are consistent with prior year
The tax credit in 2024 includes:
Tax credit
£'000
Current tax credit
249
Current tax prior year adjustment
44
Deferred tax credit current year
182
Deferred tax charge prior year adjustment
(13)
Exchange difference
4
Total tax credit
466
R&D claims under UK incentive plans
Release of deferred tax liabilities relating to change in use of UK land & buildings
Deferred tax credit in Pennant America Inc. due to temporary timing differences
The Group has total unrelieved UK tax losses carried forward of £7.0 million (2023: £6.8 million)
2023 Actual
2025 Estimate
Average
140
Headcount
Aggregate Cost
£9.3 million
p.a.
Unit Cost p.a.
£66k per head
110
£7.5 million
£68k per head
21% reduction £1.8m p.a.
saving
Retention of highly skilled team members
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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Winning higher margin after market contracts
Servicing installed base
Training Systems
Project Based Revenue
Recurring, Repeatable & Predictable Revenue
Systems Support Software Technical Services
Organic
Expanding reseller, agent and partnership relationships to globally expand market channel beyond UK, North America and Australia
Enhancing support software functionality, including upgrades to support portal and customer tools
Opportunities
Adding coverage of the global standards
Up and downstream software products capable of integration
Accessing opportunities in adjacent territories and / or markets with
embedded customers
SOFTWARE GROWTH TARGETS23% CAGR 2024-2027
Cumulative Net New Users
Auxilium software - Q1 licence sales on track
New pricing model
Continued investment in Auxilium, customer experience and business winning
Go to market - developing indirect channel model in new markets and new territories
Cross selling opportunities with applications integrated into holistic solution
2025 2026 2027
Direct Indirect
Relies on Partnerships
OUTLOOK FY25As per market expectations, expecting a return to a positive (modest) PBT following completion of restructuring exercise
Strong conversion of operating profit to operating cash
Implementing go to market strategies to service new territories and markets
Auxilium Q1 license sales on track
Revenue in the training segment will reduce due to the successful completion of the Apache program. Training segment rationalisation completed.
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