RE: Forget results - current state20 Jul 2020 08:35
I see new names showing up today for the first time trying to spread doom and gloom.
The new Chairman's RNS is a big news, one step closer to bring back JB to Amigo, hence he said last week that he is [Currently considering options.]
From the results: As at year end, we had equity of £167.4m after making the £117.5m provision for complaints, and as at 30 June 2020, we have unrestricted cash of over £135m.
**********Whilst originations are paused, the business continues to be highly cash generative as demonstrated by the positive cash flows built up throughout Q4 and post year end, with over £135.0m of unrestricted cash held at 30 June 2020.
Cash flows and liquidity
We generated £554.5m in free cash flow in the last financial year (2019: £515.7m), which is equivalent to 1.6x current year originations of £347.4m (2019: 1.1x) and 1.2x current borrowings at year end (2019: 1.2x). Total cash collections were £594.0m versus £543.5m in the prior year. Statutory net cash from operating activities was £122.0m in the year (2019: (£5.4m) cash used). The Group has maintained its strict capital management processes and has continued to invest in its people, processes, marketing and infrastructure whilst also continually monitoring cash versus borrowing levels.