Quick view30 Jan 2025 09:15
- firstly, even by KMK standards, the interims are an absolute car crash showing the BOD havent a clue on operationally managing a company. Inventories now at about 3/4 years, receivables about a year. They have to get this sorted as it appears they have zero control over the business.
- clearly the Siemens agreement is against this background, swapping out a more immediate return to one over more years at a ROI that is very suitable to Siemens.
- As what seems to be a firm deal with a reputable european, rather than chinese, company I assume this deal is watertight and is fixed price.
- share price reaction seems to be at last something concrete.
- bottom line impact needs to take into account intangible adjustment, but non cash.