Reported Earnings • Feb 20
First half 2024 earnings released: AU$0.028 loss per share (vs AU$0.032 profit in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: AU$0.028 loss per share (down from AU$0.032 profit in 1H 2023). Revenue: AU$71.7m (up 12% from 1H 2023). Net loss: AU$1.06m (down 187% from profit in 1H 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 18% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • Feb 16
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 5.5% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (5.5% increase in shares outstanding). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (AU$2.0m sold). Market cap is less than US$100m (AU$49.7m market cap, or US$32.4m). Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 13
Insider recently sold AU$529k worth of stock On the 9th of February, John Hayes sold around 408k shares on-market at roughly AU$1.29 per share. This transaction amounted to 63% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth AU$1.0m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of AU$2.6m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 12
Upcoming dividend of AU$0.10 per share at 4.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 February 2024. Payment date: 01 March 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 73% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.4%. Lower than top quartile of Australian dividend payers (6.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.8%). Recent Insider Transactions • Jan 30
Insider recently sold AU$1.0m worth of stock On the 25th of January, John Hayes sold around 785k shares on-market at roughly AU$1.30 per share. This transaction amounted to 55% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth AU$1.5m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of AU$2.0m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Jan 23
Upcoming dividend of AU$0.02 per share at 4.3% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 January 2024. Payment date: 01 March 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 73% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.3%. Lower than top quartile of Australian dividend payers (6.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.9%). Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 13
Insider recently sold AU$462k worth of stock On the 11th of December, John Hayes sold around 511k shares on-market at roughly AU$0.90 per share. This transaction amounted to 26% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth AU$1.5m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of AU$1.0m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 30
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to AU$1.23, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 15x in the Capital Markets industry in Australia. Total returns to shareholders of 32% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 27
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 22% After last week's 22% share price gain to AU$1.06, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the Capital Markets industry in Australia. Total returns to shareholders of 45% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 05
Upcoming dividend of AU$0.035 per share at 6.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 12 September 2023. Payment date: 27 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 73% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 6.0%. Lower than top quartile of Australian dividend payers (7.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.3%). Reported Earnings • Aug 26
Full year 2023 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2023 results: EPS: AU$0.075 (down from AU$0.095 in FY 2022). Revenue: AU$129.4m (up 4.7% from FY 2022). Net income: AU$2.83m (down 21% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 2.9% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 9.3%. Revenue is expected to decline by 61% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, while revenues in the Capital Markets industry in Australia are expected to grow by 2.9%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year. Buying Opportunity • Jul 12
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 4.6%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$1.04, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 26% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11%. Revenue is forecast to decline by 68% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 94% in the next 2 years. Annonce • Jul 04
Diverger Limited (ASX:DVR) and General Manager of Atkinson Saynor David Saynor acquired Atkinson Saynor Private Wealth Pty Ltd for AUD 4.3 million. Diverger Limited (ASX:DVR) and General Manager of Atkinson Saynor David Saynor acquired Atkinson Saynor Private Wealth Pty Ltd for AUD 4.3 million on July 1, 2023. Under the terms, AUD 3.2 million will be paid at completion, followed by a deferred payment of AUD 0.8 million to be paid 8 months after completion and subject to continued business performance. In addition, there is an earn-out incentive of up to AUD 0.30 million payable subject to the business achieving further client growth. Diverger Limited has acquired 55% stake while David Saynor is acquiring the remaining 45% stake.Diverger Limited (ASX:DVR) and General Manager of Atkinson Saynor David Saynor completed the acquisition of Atkinson Saynor Private Wealth Pty Ltd on July 1, 2023. Buying Opportunity • May 04
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 17%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$1.08, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 26% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11%. Buying Opportunity • Apr 19
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 16%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$1.06, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 26% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11%. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 30
Upcoming dividend of AU$0.02 per share at 6.2% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 06 April 2023. Payment date: 28 April 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 64% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 6.2%. Lower than top quartile of Australian dividend payers (7.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.2%). Buying Opportunity • Mar 21
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 11%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$1.08, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 26% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11%. Board Change • Mar 08
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Peter Brook was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Feb 25
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: AU$0.032 (vs AU$0.042 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: AU$0.032 (down from AU$0.042 in 1H 2022). Revenue: AU$64.2m (up 7.0% from 1H 2022). Net income: AU$1.22m (down 22% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 1.9% (down from 2.6% in 1H 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Annonce • Jan 17
Diverger Limited (ASX:DVR) acquired Priority Networking Pty Ltd for AUD 2.7 million. Diverger Limited (ASX:DVR) entered into an agreement to acquire Priority Networking Pty Ltd for AUD 2.7 million on January 1, 2023. The initial purchase consideration, funded by Diverger’s existing debt facility, is AUD 2.25 million, with 80% AUD 1.80 million settled on completion and the remaining 20% AUD 0.45 million settled after 12 months subject to PNET achieving EBITA performance targets. In addition, an earn-out incentive of up to AUD 0.45 million, is payable subject to the business meeting an agreed uplift in earnings in the 2nd year. Expected Earnings Before Interest, Tax & Amortisation (EBITA) contribution from PNET is based on FY22 EBITA of AUD 0.45 million per annum. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive (pre synergies) to Diverger in FY23, with targeted revenue synergies commencing in year 1. The business principals Greg Gardiner and Jacques Louw will remain in the business and will be supported by Diverger’s team in servicing the existing client base and growing the business.
Diverger Limited (ASX:DVR) completed the acquisition of Priority Networking Pty Ltd on January 17, 2023. Buying Opportunity • Dec 21
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 4.4%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$1.21, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 27% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 6.2%. Annonce • Dec 03
Diverger Limited (ASX:DVR) acquired AFSL Compliance Pty Ltd for AUD 3.34 million. Diverger Limited (ASX:DVR) acquired AFSL Compliance Pty Ltd for AUD 3.34 million on December 1, 2022. The initial purchase consideration for AFSL Compliance is AUD 1.37 million to be settled on completion. A further two equal payments of AUD 0.685 million will be paid at 12 and 24 months, subject to AFSL Compliance achieving revenue performance targets. In addition, a third earn-out incentive of up to AUD 0.60 million, is payable subject to the business meeting an agreed uplift in earnings in the 3rd year. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive (pre synergies) to Diverger in FY23, with targeted revenue synergies commencing in year 1.
Diverger Limited (ASX:DVR) completed the acquisition of AFSL Compliance Pty Ltd on December 1, 2022. Buying Opportunity • Nov 18
Now 23% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days. The fair value is estimated to be AU$1.31, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 27% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 6.2%. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 22
Insider recently sold AU$227k worth of stock On the 19th of September, Kevin White sold around 224k shares on-market at roughly AU$1.01 per share. This transaction amounted to 11% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of AU$323k more than they bought in the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 05
Upcoming dividend of AU$0.035 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 12 September 2022. Payment date: 27 September 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 53% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.8%. Lower than top quartile of Australian dividend payers (6.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.9%). Annonce • Aug 24
Diverger Limited Provides an Update to Increase of Final Dividend to A Period of Twelve Months Ended 30/6/2022, Payment Date of 27/9/2022 Diverger Limited provided an update to increase of final dividend to 3.5cents per share to a period of twelve months ended 30/6/2022. Record Date of 13/9/2022, Ex Date of 12/9/2022 and Payment Date of 27/9/2022. Reported Earnings • Aug 04
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: AU$0.095 (vs AU$0.077 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: AU$0.095 (up from AU$0.077 in FY 2021). Revenue: AU$125.0m (up 36% from FY 2021). Net income: AU$3.56m (up 30% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 2.8% (down from 3.0% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Recent Insider Transactions • Apr 09
Independent Non-Executive Director recently bought AU$50k worth of stock On the 7th of April, Carl Scarcella bought around 50k shares on-market at roughly AU$1.00 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Despite this recent purchase, insiders have collectively sold AU$147k more in shares than they bought in the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 07
Upcoming dividend of AU$0.015 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 14 April 2022. Payment date: 26 April 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 58% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Lower than top quartile of Australian dividend payers (5.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.5%). Annonce • Feb 26
Diverger Limited Announces Ordinary Fully Paid Distribution for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021, Payable on April 26, 2022 Diverger Limited announced ordinary fully paid distribution of AUD 0.01500000 for the six months ended December 31, 2021, payable on April 26, 2022. Record date to be April 19, 2022. Ex-date to be April 14, 2022. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 17
Insider recently sold AU$218k worth of stock On the 15th of November, John Hayes sold around 385k shares on-market at roughly AU$0.57 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of AU$165k more than they bought in the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 02
Upcoming dividend of AU$0.025 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 September 2021. Payment date: 24 September 2021. Trailing yield: 3.4%. Lower than top quartile of Australian dividend payers (5.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.0%). Reported Earnings • Aug 27
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS AU$0.077 (vs AU$0.043 in FY 2020) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: AU$92.2m (up 28% from FY 2020). Net income: AU$2.74m (up 85% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 3.0% (up from 2.0% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 2% per year. Executive Departure • Aug 27
Non-Executive Director John Hayes has left the company On the 26th of August, John Hayes' tenure as Non-Executive Director ended after 7.4 years in the role. As of June 2021, John still personally held 3.96m shares (AU$4.1m worth at the time). John is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. The current median tenure of the management team is 6.42 years. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 10
Upcoming dividend of AU$0.015 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 April 2021. Payment date: 03 May 2021. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Lower than top quartile of Australian dividend payers (5.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.7%). Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 11
MD & Director recently bought AU$53k worth of stock On the 4th of March, Nathan Jacobsen bought around 45k shares on-market at roughly AU$1.18 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Nathan's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Annonce • Feb 24
HUB24 Limited (ASX:HUB) completed the acquisition of 30.4% stake in Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) from Kevin White, Greg Hayes, Carl Scarcella and Grahame Evans and others. HUB24 Limited (ASX:HUB) entered into a transaction implementation deed to acquire 30.4% stake in Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) from Kevin White, Greg Hayes, Carl Scarcella and Grahame Evans and others for AUD 13.7 million on December 20, 2020. Under the terms of the consideration, HUB24 will acquire one in every three shares, amounting to 11,426,490 shares at AUD 1.2 per share. Consideration will be paid from existing cash reserves of HUB24. In a related transaction, Easton Investments Limited entered into a share sale agreement to acquire Paragem Pty Limited from HUB24 Limited. Post completion of the transactions HUB24 will own approximately 39.2% stake in Easton, following the issue of shares to HUB24 under the Paragem transaction. As of February 1, 2021, acquisition of Paragem was completed. HUB24 will have the right to appoint two nominee directors to Easton’s Board. As of February 1, 2021, Nathan Jacobsen was appointed as Managing Director of Easton as part of the transaction.
The transaction is subject to approval of Easton's shareholders and non-occurrence of prescribed events as described in the deed. Easton Directors and their associates intend to accept the Offer and have entered into Pre-Bid Acceptance Agreements in respect of 1 in every 3 shares in Easton held or controlled by each of them. These arrangements in aggregate represent 3.41 million shares or 9.9% of Easton’s issued capital. The board of Easton has approved the transaction unanimously and recommend shareholders to accept the offer, in the absence of a superior proposal. The offer period will commence on January 21, 2021 and will end on February 22, 2021. On January 21, 2021, Easton completed sending its bidder's statement to all the shareholders. As of February 1, 2021, Easton’s Directors have accepted the offer, HUB24 has acquired an interest of 18.75% in Easton as on February 1, 2021 and the offer became unconditional. The offer is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2021. As on February 15, 2021, HUB24 confirms its Offer will not be extended beyond February 22, 2021.
Greenhill & Co., Inc. (NYSE:GHL) acted as financial advisor; and Glen Sauer and Michael Scarf of MinterEllison acted as legal advisors to HUB24. David Kennedy of Colin Biggers & Paisley Pty Ltd acted as legal advisor, Link Market Services Limited acted as registrar to Easton.
HUB24 Limited (ASX:HUB) completed the acquisition of 30.4% stake in Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) from Kevin White, Greg Hayes, Carl Scarcella and Grahame Evans and others on February 22, 2021. HUB24 now owns 38% of Easton Investments Limited. Reported Earnings • Feb 20
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS AU$0.05 (vs AU$0.022 in 1H 2020) The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2021 results: Revenue: AU$39.0m (up 21% from 1H 2020). Net income: AU$1.72m (up 124% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 4.4% (up from 2.4% in 1H 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 20
New 90-day high: AU$1.30 The company is up 14% from its price of AU$1.14 on 19 November 2020. The Australian market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is down 1.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 15
New 90-day high: AU$1.23 The company is up 63% from its price of AU$0.76 on 09 September 2020. The Australian market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is up 11% over the same period. Annonce • Dec 01
Easton Investments Limited Announces Change of Joint Company Secretary The Directors of Easton Investments Limited announced that Michael Harris, Easton's CFO, has been appointed Joint Company Secretary with effect from 1 December 2020 following the resignation of Belinda Cleminson. Mark Licciardo, Managing Director of Mertons Corporate Services Pty Ltd, will continue to serve as Joint Company Secretary, with Mertons continuing to provide company secretarial services. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 24
New 90-day high: AU$1.17 The company is up 56% from its price of AU$0.75 on 24 August 2020. The Australian market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. Annonce • Nov 21
Sequoia Financial Group Limited (ASX:SEQ) signed a conditional terms sheet to acquire PantherCorp CST Pty Ltd from Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) for AUD 1.7 million. DocsCentre Pty Ltd signed a conditional terms sheet to acquire PantherCorp CST Pty Ltd from Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) for AUD 1.7 million on November 20, 2020. Under the terms, Sequoia, parent of DocsCentre, will pay AUD 0.9 million in cash and issue 2 million Sequoia shares. The cash component of AUD 0.9 million, to be paid 50% up-front (AUD 0.45 million) and 50% at the end of 12 months (AUD 0.45 million). Sequoia will be funding the purchase from existing cash reserves and a share issue, using the Group’s existing capacity. PantherCorp reported EBITA of AUD 0.4 million in financial year 2020. This transaction is subject to due diligence investigation and the execution of a formal share sale agreement, which is expected to be entered into on or around December 18, 2020 and completed at the end of January 2021 with settlement to occur on February 1, 2021. Easton Investments will re-invest the proceeds of sale in higher growth, core business assets and activities to offset the loss of earnings from Panthercorp. The acquisition of Panthercorp will be immediately EPS accretive. Annonce • Nov 18
An unknown buyer entered into an unconditional sale agreement to acquire 60.2% stake in Law Central Co Pty Ltd. from Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) for AUD 0.3 million. An unknown buyer entered into an unconditional sale agreement to acquire 60.2% stake in Law Central Co Pty Ltd. from Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) for AUD 0.3 million on November 17, 2020. The consideration shall be paid in cash. The sale consideration represents a small premium to the book carrying value of Law Central. The transaction is expected to complete in early December, 2020. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 05
Independent Non-Executive Director recently bought AU$55k worth of stock On the 28th of October, Carl Scarcella bought around 50k shares on-market at roughly AU$1.10 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought AU$163k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 28
New 90-day high: AU$1.14 The company is up 56% from its price of AU$0.73 on 30 July 2020. The Australian market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 28
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 31% share price gain to AU$1.14, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 26.6x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 20.3x. This compares to an average P/E of 21x in the Capital Markets industry in Australia. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 4.6%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 29
New 90-day high: AU$0.89 The company is up 19% from its price of AU$0.75 on 29 June 2020. The Australian market is up 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Capital Markets industry, which is up 2.0% over the same period. Annonce • Sep 02
Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) acquired Knowledge Shop Professional Consulting Pty Limited and Merit Wealth Pty Ltd. Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) acquired Knowledge Shop Professional Consulting Pty Limited and Merit Wealth Pty Ltd on November 28, 2013.
Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) completed the acquisition of Knowledge Shop Professional Consulting Pty Limited and Merit Wealth Pty Ltd on November 28, 2013. On completion of the transaction, Hayes will be invited to join the Board of Easton and will assume the role of joint Managing Director in conjunction with Kevin White. The company is subject to approval of Easton Investments Limited shareholders. The transaction is expected to close in January 2014. Annonce • Aug 17
Easton Investments Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Aug 27, 2020 Easton Investments Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results at 9:13 AM, GMT Standard Time on Aug 27, 2020 Annonce • Aug 04
An unknown buyer acquired 25% stake in First Financial Pty Ltd from Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS). An unknown buyer acquired 25% stake in First Financial Pty Ltd from Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) on August 3, 2020. Sale proceeds of AUD 3 million have been received by Easton Investments Limited.
An unknown buyer completed the acquisition of 25% stake in First Financial Pty Ltd from Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) on August 3, 2020. Annonce • Jul 20
Greg Hayes and an unknown buyer agreed to acquire additional 33.3% stake in Hayes Knight (NSW) Pty Limited from Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) for AUD 2.5 million. Greg Hayes and an unknown buyer agreed to acquire additional 33.3% stake in Hayes Knight (NSW) Pty Limited from Easton Investments Limited (ASX:EAS) for AUD 2.5 million on July 20, 2020. The sale price of AUD 2.45 million is based on an earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) multiple of 6 times. A final fully franked dividend of AUD 0.2 million will also be paid to Easton by HKNSW on or before completion. The proposed sale includes Easton’s equity interests in entities closely affiliated with HKNSW, being Hayes Knight Services (NSW) Pty Limited and Hayes Knight National Group Pty Limited. Greg Hayes will retire as Easton’s managing director later in 2020. As a consequence, the proposed sale is conditional on Easton obtaining the approval of its shareholders at a special (extraordinary general) meeting of the Company to be held on or around October 1, 2020. the proposed sale is conditional on finance being obtained by the Buyers and the satisfaction of other commercial conditions precedent, on or before August 21, 2020. 
