I'm still positive on the company, but this RNS sucks11 Nov 2021 09:18
Revised revenue guidance ---(GH: uo oh)
The BoD now expects a binding contract with the initial Inventory Funder to be finalised prior to 31 December 2021, following which the first Inventory Monetisation ("IM") transaction is then expected to be completed. ---(GH: we knew that already)--- As a result, the majority of these revenues will now be recognised in future accounting periods ---(GH: why?)---
…..take advantage of the SACE Guarantee Italia* in selecting the initial portfolio of companies for the first IM transaction ---(GH: but we already knew about that)
This portfolio…. is also smaller than previously anticipated, both in terms of the number of client companies and the value of inventory to be monetised at the stage ---(GH: well there it is)
As such, the revised revenues expected to be recognised in the current financial year will reflect these factors.---(GH: you just said first IM will be smaller, so it’s not just about deferring revenue recognition.)
While the SACE guarantee initiative has delayed the first IM transaction, it has contributed to an increase of the Group's pipeline of inventory funding streams and the associated pipeline of Inventory Funders. ---(GH: wait, so revenues will be smaller but funding will be bigger? How does that work? I’m just guessing here, do you mean smaller in the short term, bigger in the long term?)
Following the expected successful completion of this first IM transaction, the BoD expects to roll-out further transactions with some of the main Italian banks.----(GH: promises promises. Can we just get this done then tell us what’s next)
This particular Inventory Funder has recently proposed to use the Group's innovative Platform in a White Label business model ---(GH: again, we already knew about this)
the Board now expects the future revenues projected to be generated from this Funder to commence recognition during FY 2022.---(GH: delaying by up to a year?! Come on…)
While this will involve an initial delay, completion of the first White Labelling activity will open up greater access to the SYME platform for other self-funders and new revenue generation opportunities for the Group.---(GH: good)
in order to speed up the signing of the agreement between parties. In this regard, the Company and this Inventory Funder are currently negotiating a dedicated term sheet with their first IM transaction expected in 2022.---(GH: sorry, on what planet is that called speeding up?)
Alessandro Zamboni….this represents a delay to our projected revenue stream, rather than lost opportunities. ---(GH: Every day that passes you are losing opportunities to IM new clients. A 5 year old can see that)
(GH: other board members, including our new chairman, have wisely decided not to comment)