공시 • Nov 19
Acuity Risk Management Ltd acquired Rizikon product including software, IP and customer lists from Crossword Cybersecurity Plc for £0.02 million. Acuity Risk Management Ltd acquired Rizikon product including software, IP and customer lists from Crossword Cybersecurity Plc for £0.02 million on November 19, 2024.
For the year ended 31 December 2023 Rizikon generated revenues for the Seller of £0.25 million.
Acuity Risk Management Ltd completed the acquisition of Rizikon product including software, IP and customer lists from Crossword Cybersecurity Plc on November 19, 2024. 공시 • Aug 30
Crossword Cybersecurity plc Appoints Anthony Clayden as Part-Time Head of Finance Crossword Cybersecurity plc announced that following the departure of the Company's former CFO Rose Clark (as announced on 14 August 2024), Anthony Clayden, of Strategic Finance Director Limited, has been appointed part-time Head of Finance to lead the financial management of the Company with effect from 29 August 2024. This is not a board position, and Anthony is not being appointed a director or officer of Crossword. The Company will continue to review and explore its options regarding the longer-term CFO position and any announcement in this regard will be made at the appropriate time. Anthony has broad experience advising on strategy and managing the finance function in a variety of companies of differing size and complexity. This includes over 14 years' experience in various roles at AIM quoted companies, including Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance and Company Secretary. 공시 • Aug 14
Crossword Cybersecurity plc Announces Resignation of Rose Clark as Chief Financial Officer Crossword Cybersecurity Plc announced resignation of Rose Clark as Chief Financial Officer. Having completed these projects, Rose has decided to resign her position. A search is underway for a replacement and an announcement regarding that appointment will be made in due course. Board Change • May 28
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was not an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 4 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Independent Non-Executive Director Robert Coles was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Apr 24
Full year 2023 earnings released: UK£0.04 loss per share (vs UK£0.043 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: UK£0.04 loss per share. Revenue: UK£4.19m (up 15% from FY 2022). Net loss: UK£3.90m (loss widened 14% from FY 2022). New Risk • Apr 15
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$10m (€5.93m market cap, or US$6.31m). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2023 fiscal period end). Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable next year (UK£3.4m net loss next year). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (8.3% increase in shares outstanding). 공시 • Apr 11
Crossword Cybersecurity Plc Appoints Chris Dunning-Walton as Managing Director - Consulting, Heading Up Crossword's Cybersecurity Consulting Division Crossword Cybersecurity Plc announced that Chris Dunning-Walton has joined Crossword as Managing Director - Consulting, heading up Crossword's cybersecurity consulting division. Chris will join the Group's Executive Committee. Chris has worked in the cybersecurity and IT sectors for over 20 years and has a very strong network in the cybersecurity industry. Chris founded Infosec People Ltd, which specialises in Cybersecurity recruitment, in 2008. Chris sold the business to a management buyout in 2023, having built the business from inception. 공시 • Apr 03
Crossword Cybersecurity plc Appoints Stuart Jubb to the Board as Executive Director Crossword Cybersecurity Plc announced the appointment of Stuart Jubb to the board of the Company as executive director with immediate effect. Stuart joined Crossword in February 2016 to head up Crossword's newly established cybersecurity consulting division. From 1 January 2022, Stuart has been Group Managing Director of Crossword, with responsibility for Consulting, Sales and Managed Services, and in September 2023 also became responsible for Product. Prior to joining Crossword, Stuart worked at KPMG where he was Associate Director, Defence & Security. Prior to that, he was Chief Operating Officer of a global consulting team of over 200 in KPMG Advisory. Stuart spent nine years as an officer in HM Forces, after commissioning from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, serving in Afghanistan, NATO and elsewhere. Stuart Alexander Jubb, aged 46, is or has been a director of the following companies during the previous five years: Current directorships: Crossword Consulting Limited Crossword Cybersecurity LLC (Oman), Stega UK Limited, Threat Status LimitedThe Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Aid Society (Charity Trustee)Support Jiu-Jitsu Foundation (Charity Trustee). Past directorships: Bawdale Limited, MBSJ Enterprises Limited. Stuart holds 409,290 Crossword ordinary shares of 0.5p ("Ordinary Shares") and 125,000 options to acquire Ordinary Shares. In addition, Stuart has 110,000 A shares in Crossword Consulting Limited. New Risk • Mar 12
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 9.5% 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: Major Risk Market cap is less than US$10m (€5.35m market cap, or US$5.84m). Minor Risks Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable next year (UK£3.4m net loss next year). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (10.0% average weekly change). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (9.5% increase in shares outstanding). Board Change • Jan 24
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 4 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Robert Coles was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. 공시 • Jan 02
Crossword Cybersecurity plc Announces Resignation of Tara Cemlyn-Jones as Non-Executive Director Crossword Cybersecurity Plc announced that Tara Cemlyn-Jones has resigned from her position as Non-Executive Director of the Company, with effect from 29 December 2023. 공시 • Nov 30
Crossword Cybersecurity Plc Revises Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending 31 December 2023 and for the Year 2024 Crossword Cybersecurity Plc revised earnings guidance for the year ending 31 December 2023 and for the year 2024. The company expects year 2023 revenue to be in the range of £4.1 million to £4.3 million, as opposed to the previously guided £6 million of revenue. Given focus on path to profitability, costs have continued to be tightly controlled during 2023, resulting in net losses before taxation expected to be broadly in line with current market expectations. The company has previously guided to 2024 revenue of circa £8 million, the Company believes that revenue is more likely to be circa £7 million for 2024. 공시 • Oct 17
Crossword Cybersecurity Plc announced that it expects to receive £0.23 million in funding Crossword Cybersecurity Plc announced that it has entered into agreement to issue 5 year unsecured convertible loan notes for the gross proceeds of £230,000 on October 16, 2023. New Risk • Oct 06
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of German stocks, typically moving 8.5% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-UK£4.1m free cash flow). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.5% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$10m (€9.21m market cap, or US$9.76m). Minor Risks Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable next year (UK£3.2m net loss next year). Revenue is less than US$5m (UK£4.1m revenue, or US$5.0m). Reported Earnings • Oct 01
First half 2023 earnings released: UK£0.027 loss per share (vs UK£0.02 loss in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: UK£0.027 loss per share (further deteriorated from UK£0.02 loss in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£1.94m (up 27% from 1H 2022). Net loss: UK£2.53m (loss widened 36% from 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 41% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 7.2% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. 공시 • Aug 31
Crossword Cybersecurity plc Provides Revenue Guidance for the Year 2024 Crossword Cybersecurity Plc provided revenue guidance for the year 2024. The company is projecting the revenue growth rate for 2024 to be circa 30%, to achieve total revenue of circa £8 million in 2024. New Risk • Jun 29
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: €8.70m (US$9.46m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-UK£4.2m free cash flow). Earnings have declined by 12% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (€8.70m market cap, or US$9.46m). Minor Risks Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable next year (UK£3.2m net loss next year). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.5% average weekly change). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (24% increase in shares outstanding). Revenue is less than US$5m (UK£3.6m revenue, or US$4.6m). Reported Earnings • Apr 20
Full year 2022 earnings released: UK£0.04 loss per share (vs UK£0.035 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: UK£0.04 loss per share (further deteriorated from UK£0.035 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£3.65m (up 68% from FY 2021). Net loss: UK£3.41m (loss widened 53% from FY 2021). Reported Earnings • Sep 30
First half 2022 earnings released: UK£0.025 loss per share (vs UK£0.03 loss in 1H 2021) First half 2022 results: UK£0.025 loss per share. Revenue: UK£1.53m (up 85% from 1H 2021). Net loss: UK£1.86m (loss widened 21% from 1H 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 49% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 8.2% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. 공시 • Sep 29
Crossword Cybersecurity Plc Provides Revenue Guidance for the Year 2022 Crossword Cybersecurity Plc provided revenue guidance for the year 2022. For the period, company expects revenue growth of circa 75% to £4 million. Reported Earnings • Apr 20
Full year 2021 earnings released: UK£0.03 loss per share (vs UK£0.045 loss in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: UK£0.03 loss per share (up from UK£0.045 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: UK£2.17m (up 33% from FY 2020). Net loss: UK£2.23m (flat on FY 2020). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 89%, compared to a 15% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. 공시 • Apr 19
Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, Annual General Meeting, May 16, 2022 Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, Annual General Meeting, May 16, 2022, at 10:00 GMT Standard Time. Location: 6th Floor, 60 Gracechurch Street EC3V 0HR London United Kingdom Board Change • Jan 01
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Member of Advisory Board Naina Bhattacharya was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Dec 16
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Member of Advisory Board Naina Bhattacharya was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. 