RE: Latest presentation25 Apr 2025 11:28
New member with one post deramping already LOL
There are no worries about cash, quite the opposite, Nat West would not have extended a loan facility if they thought otherwise.
"Northcoders (AIM:CODE), a market leader in technology training in the UK, is pleased announce that it has secured a new finance agreement to support the Company's next stage of growth.
The agreement is with NatWest for a £1.5 million facility. This includes the £0.4 million refinance of the existing 11% loan with Creative England, secured over three years, at a significantly improved fixed rate of 3.5% above base and £1.0 million over four years, at a fixed rate of 2.5% above base. These superior terms have been secured against the Group's internal IP and the additional funds will be available to support the next stage of Northcoders growth as the Company continues to diversify its revenue streams.
The loan also offers the option to increase the facility each year, subject to IP valuation monitoring. Northcoders continues to have a strong balance sheet, with cash and undrawn loan facilities totalling £2.5million as at 04 March 2025."
Regarding the government contract that's very simple and been communicated cleary, this has huge potential to be a great AI play.
"The Group's current Department of Education contract provides visibility until July 2025 and there is confidence, although not certainty, that decisions about future structures will have been made by then, with national extension conversations underway. Alongside this, there are a number of local frameworks with open regional bids which offer funding opportunities for Northcoders and the Group has begun these bidding processes.
The Government's commitment to enhancing digital skills, particularly through AI utilisation for economic growth, presents significant opportunities."