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Investing.com -- Shares of Gamma Communications (LSE:GAMA) climbed 4.5% as the company reported a solid increase in revenues for the second half of 2024. The telecommunications firm announced a 12% rise in revenue year-on-year (YoY) to £297 million, slightly surpassing company consensus by 1%.
This performance translates to an organic growth rate of 5% YoY when adjusted for constant foreign exchange rates, maintaining the momentum seen in the first half of the year. The company’s gross profit also saw a significant boost, registering a 14% YoY increase to £155 million, with organic growth contributing 6%, which is 3% higher than consensus estimates.
Despite higher operating expenses, adjusted EBITDA grew by 10% YoY to £63 million, aligning with consensus estimates. Gamma’s net cash position, previously reported at £154 million, coupled with reduced capital expenditure, underscores the company’s robust organic cash flow generation.
In strategic moves, Gamma Communications has completed the acquisition of Starface and announced a £50 million share buyback program. The share buyback is set to occur before the company’s planned transition from the AIM to the main market on May 2, 2025, a move designed to manage the potential impact of forced index sellers.
Although the company did not provide specific guidance against consensus expectations due to the upcoming market listing change, management expressed confidence in achieving "satisfactory organic growth" for 2025.
Analysts at Barclays (LON:BARC) highlighted the contrast in regional performance, indicating "some macro softness in the UK, given that Germany is clearly performing well."
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