Tern Telvision28 Oct 2017 11:53
Been reading the details of the deal. Tern had �5.34m revenue and �0.30m profit. Assets valued at �3.01m which is what we�ve effectively paid (�2.35m in cash and �750k in ordinary shares). A further potential �2.35m to be paid in earn-out over the next 3 year period, of which 50% may be satisfied by issue of ordinary shares. The board expects the acquisition to be earnings enhancing in the current financial year.
I wouldn�t say we got them for a bargain but we haven�t over paid either. If they don�t perform as well as expected we probably won�t have to pay more money via the earn-out. If they perform well it will be reflected in the price we pay.
I think Tern will do well once it�s integrated into the Zinc Group. The main strategy at the moment is to buy, and build the group, making us more attractive to the bigger players. In the meantime we benefit from enhanced earnings and profits, hopefully boosting the SP. With Broadcasters wanting to invest tens of millions for production in Scotland and other areas, I think the board have made a wise choice in Tern.