Smarttech247 (S247) Floatation, 15.12.2219 Dec 2022 14:31
The floatation of Smarttech247 (S247) last week is further indication of NWT's tremendous security market opportunity and value.
S247's market cap. at its floatation price was about six times its annual revenue last year ... whereas NWT's market cap. is about one sixth of its expected annual revenue last year.
"London flotation of Cork’s Smarttech values firm at €43m
Founder Ronan Murphy sees stake worth €30m
Ronan Murphy's Smarttech generated revenue of €7.2m last year and a €1.1m profit.
John Mulligan
December 15 2022 11:12 AM
RONAN Murphy’s Cork-based Smarttech247 has floated on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) this morning with a market capitalisation of £37m (€43m).
It values Mr Murphy’s near 70pc stake in the cybersecurity business at £26m (€30m).
Smarttech, which employs 114 people, has a suite of blue-chip clients such as baked goods firm Aryzta, Ervia, Laya Healthcare, ASL Aviation and Kerry Group. ...
“The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated Smarttech247’s business growth due to the increased number and sophistication of global cyber threats, as well organisations’ accelerated journey to the cloud as a result of, amongst other things, increased remote working,” Smarttech noted in its admission document.
In 2019, the company generated revenue of almost €3.7m and a €204,000 profit. Last year, revenue hit €7.2m and it posted a €1.1m profit.
It said its revenue in 2021 was 20pc more than projected revenue. ...
Smarttech intends to use £1m of the flotation proceeds to support expansion into new products and geographies, while £1.6m will be used for general working capital purposes. It will spend £200,000 of the proceeds on the development of proprietary technology.
Ms Saceanu said this morning that the company’s admission to the AIM market is an “important milestone” for the business.
“The company intends to continue its growth both organically and, if appropriate, through complementary acquisitions in a highly fragmented global cybersecurity market,” she said. ..."
https://www.independent.ie/business/london-flotation-of-corks-smarttech-values-firm-at-43m-42221299.html
15th Dec 2022 7:00 am RNS Admission to AIM and First Day of Dealings
" ... As announced on 1 December 2022, Smarttech247 has successfully raised gross proceeds of GBP3.67 million for the Company, through a Placing of 12,385,828 new Ordinary Shares at the Placing Price of 29.66 pence per share. Based on the Placing Price, the Company's market capitalisation is approximately GBP36.80 million at Admission.
The Admission Document was published on 30 November 2022 and is available on the Company's website www.smarttech247.com . ..."
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/S247/admission-to-aim-and-first-day-of-dealings-5fdkigkzbxx7hvi.html