New Risk • May 21
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of British stocks, typically moving 12% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates 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. It also 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. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£17.2m market cap, or US$23.1m). Reported Earnings • Mar 25
Full year 2025 earnings released: UK£0.18 loss per share (vs UK£0.009 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: UK£0.18 loss per share (down from UK£0.009 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: UK£161.6m (up 1.8% from FY 2024). Net loss: UK£16.5m (down UK£17.3m from profit in FY 2024). Revenue is expected to decline by 45% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the United Kingdom are expected to grow by 2.5%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 55% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 37% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Aankondiging • Mar 25
The Mission Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 15, 2026 The Mission Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 15, 2026. New Risk • Mar 24
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 45% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 45% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.3% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£12.7m market cap, or US$17.0m). Aankondiging • Oct 19
The Mission Group plc Announces Step Down of Dylan Bogg as Chief Creative Officer and from the Board, Effective October 17, 2025 The Mission Group plc announced that Dylan Bogg has informed the Group that he will step down as Chief Creative Officer and from the Board with effective October 17, 2025. Dylan was appointed to the Board in 2010, having joined the Group in 2006 when his business, Big Communications, was acquired by the Company. He held various Agency senior leadership roles before taking on the role of Group CCO in 2023. Reported Earnings • Sep 24
First half 2025 earnings released: UK£0.041 loss per share (vs UK£0.001 loss in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: UK£0.041 loss per share (further deteriorated from UK£0.001 loss in 1H 2024). Revenue: UK£83.4m (down 12% from 1H 2024). Net loss: UK£3.76m (loss widened UK£3.67m from 1H 2024). Revenue is expected to decline by 40% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the United Kingdom are expected to grow by 1.2%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 60% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 21% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Aankondiging • Sep 13
The Mission Group plc Announces Board and Committee Changes, Effective from September 30, 2025 The Mission Group plc announced the appointment of Claudine Collins as Non-Executive Director of the Group and Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Claudine has a career spanning over 30 years in the media industry, having held several leadership positions in media agencies, most recently as Chief Client Officer at EssenceMediacom UK, part of WPP. She has been involved in mentoring projects through The Prince's Trust and Marie Claire and has sat on the corporate board of Cancer Research UK for the past four years. Claudine is also a prominent member of Women in Advertising and Communications (WACL) and has appeared on BBC1's 'The Apprentice' for the last 13 years as Lord Sugar's trusted advisor. She will replace Eliza Filby, who will step down from her role as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee on September 30, 2025, after over three years of service to the Board. Claudine Collins, née Lee, aged 57 years, holds or has held the following directorships or partnerships during the five years preceding the date of this announcement: Current Directorships -- I.LESSMAN LIMITED and MICHAEL COLLINS & ASSOCIATES LIMITED. Aankondiging • Aug 22
The Mission Group plc to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Sep 23, 2025 The Mission Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Sep 23, 2025 Price Target Changed • Jul 25
Price target decreased by 11% to UK£0.55 Down from UK£0.62, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 124% above last closing price of UK£0.24. Stock is down 9.3% over the past year. The company posted earnings per share of UK£0.0086 last year. Aankondiging • Jul 25
the Mission Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 The Mission Group plc provided earnings guidance for the year ended 31 December 2025. For the year company expects revenues of £79.2 million and 2025 headline operating profit: £8.5 million compared to 2024 (statutory): £7.6 million from continuing operations, £9.1 million reported. New Risk • Apr 04
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 51% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 51% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£21.8m market cap, or US$28.3m). New Risk • Mar 30
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 42% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.6% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£21.8m market cap, or US$28.2m). New Risk • Mar 26
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of British stocks, typically moving 7.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates 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. It also 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. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.4% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£20.2m market cap, or US$26.0m). Aankondiging • Mar 26
The Mission Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 16, 2025 The Mission Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 16, 2025. Reported Earnings • Mar 26
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.009 (vs UK£0.13 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.009 (up from UK£0.13 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£158.7m (down 19% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£787.0k (up UK£12.1m from FY 2023). Profit margin: 0.5% (up from net loss in FY 2023). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is expected to decline by 35% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the United Kingdom are expected to grow by 1.7%. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 71 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Price Target Changed • Jan 22
Price target increased by 13% to UK£0.62 Up from UK£0.55, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 91% above last closing price of UK£0.33. Stock is up 30% over the past year. The company posted a net loss per share of UK£0.13 last year. Aankondiging • Jan 03
MarketBridge LLC acquired April-Six Limited from The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG). MarketBridge LLC acquired April-Six Limited from The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) for £14.7 million on January 2, 2025. In this transaction, The MISSION Group plc has sold April Six Limited and its subsidiary April Six Inc to Marketbridge. The Total Consideration comprises (1) an initial payment on a cash free, debt free normalised working capital basis and adjusted for Client prepayments, costs, fees and incentives of £10.5 million received in cash and (2) an earn out of up to £4.2 million payable in cash calculated at the lesser of£4.2 millionor 7.0x Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation ("EBITDA") for the period from and including December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025 with payment scheduled for June 2025 (the "Earn Out Payment"). Fiona Shepherd, founder and Chief Executive Officer of April Six, will remain with April Six and has resigned from The MISSION Group plc Board with immediate effect. Simon Bridges, Andrew Potts and Harry Rees of Canaccord Genuity Limited and Peter Tracey of Blackdown Partners Limited acted as financial advisor to The Mission Group plc.
MarketBridge LLC completed the acquisition of April-Six Limited from The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) on January 2, 2025. Aankondiging • Jan 02
Fiona Shepherd Resigns from Board of The MISSION Group plc The MISSION Group plc has announced the sale ofApril Six Limited and its subsidiary April Six Inc. to Marketbridge Inc. Fiona Shepherd, founder and CEO of April Six, will remain with April Six and has resigned from The MISSION Group plc Board with immediate effect following 14 years' service as a Board member. Fiona has worked in the technology industry for over 20 years, holding both Client and Agency positions, with some of the world's largest technology brands. Fiona was a founder of April Six and has been instrumental in expanding the Agency from its UK origins to its current position as a well-respected global technology, science and mobility Agency with offices across the globe. Fiona joined The MISSION Group Board in April 2010. Aankondiging • Nov 22
The Mission Group plc Announces CEO Changes The MISSION Group plc announced that James Clifton, Group Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board that he will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer to pursue a new opportunity and accordingly has resigned as a director of the Company, with immediate effect. The Board announced that Mark Lund OBE, Non-Executive Director, has been appointed Interim Group CEO. Mark joined the MISSIONBoard in September 2022 following a successful career in Advertising and Marketing, during which he co-founded leading independent agency DLKW (now Mullen Lowe) and most recently was President of McCann Worldgroup UK and Europe. He is currently Non-Executive Chair of Smart Energy GB and the Advertising Standards Board of Finance (ASBOF) which funds the advertising self- regulation system in the UK carried out by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). As Interim Group CEO of MISSION, Mark will oversee Group operations, whilst continuing to develop and implement the Group's strategy to create long-term value for shareholders by achieving profitability targets and deleveraging and strengthening MISSION's balance sheet, all of which remain on track. The Board intends to commence a search process for a new CEO and will provide an update in due course. Aankondiging • Nov 21
The Mission Group plc Announces Resignation of James Clifton as Director The Mission Group plc announced that James Clifton, Group Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board that he will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer to pursue a new opportunity and accordingly has resigned as a director of the Company, with immediate effect. Reported Earnings • Sep 24
First half 2024 earnings released: UK£0.001 loss per share (vs UK£0 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: UK£0.001 loss per share (further deteriorated from UK£0 in 1H 2023). Revenue: UK£94.4m (up 1.6% from 1H 2023). Net loss: UK£88.0k (down UK£91.0k from profit in 1H 2023). Revenue is expected to decline by 42% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the United Kingdom are expected to grow by 2.0%. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 80 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Aankondiging • Sep 09
The Mission Group plc to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Sep 24, 2024 The Mission Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Sep 24, 2024 Price Target Changed • Sep 06
Price target decreased by 9.8% to UK£0.55 Down from UK£0.61, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 129% above last closing price of UK£0.24. Stock is down 43% over the past year. The company posted a net loss per share of UK£0.13 last year. Board Change • Sep 06
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. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chair of Board & Senior Independent Non-Executive Director Mark Lund was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Aankondiging • Jul 20
Onward Opportunities Limited (AIM:ONWD) and Dowgate Wealth Limited acquired 6.30% stake in The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) for £1.16 million. Onward Opportunities Limited (AIM:ONWD) and Dowgate Wealth Limited acquired 6.30% stake in The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) for £1.16 million on July 10, 2024. Cavendish Capital Markets Limited acted as financial advisor to Onward Opportunities Limited.
Onward Opportunities Limited (AIM:ONWD) and Dowgate Wealth Limited completed the acquisition of 6.30% stake in The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) on July 10, 2024. Aankondiging • Jun 08
Brave Bison Group plc (AIM:BBSN) cancelled the acquisition of The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG). Brave Bison Group plc (AIM:BBSN) launched an unsolicited conditional proposal offer to acquire The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) for approximately £31.4 million on April 29, 2024. As consideration, Brave Bison offer comprised an all-share offer at an exchange ratio of 11.5 Brave Bison shares for each ordinary share in Mission Group. Based on the terms of the Possible Offer and the closing market prices of Mission Group and Brave Bison shares on 29 April 2024, being the last trading day prior to receipt of the Possible Offer, the Possible Offer valued each Mission Group share at approximately £0.29 pounds. The terms of the Possible Offer represent a see-through value of approximately £0.2904 pounds per MISSION share. Were the Possible Offer to be implemented on its indicative terms, this would result in MISSION's shareholders holding approximately 45%. of the proposed combined group. As of May 8, 2024, the Board of Mission Group, following consultation with its financial and legal advisers, unanimously rejected the Possible Offer which it believes to be opportunistic and significantly undervalues the Group and its prospects. The Board of Mission Group is open to proposals that it believes would enhance shareholder value and deliver benefits to Mission Group's shareholders. The Board of Mission Group does not consider the terms of the Possible Offer to meet those criteria and Shareholders are urged to take no action at this time. The Possible Offer is non-binding and the making of a Possible Offer would be subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary conditions, including completion of due diligence to the satisfaction of Brave Bison. Mission has been offered reciprocal due diligence on Brave Bison. Brave Bison reserves the right to waive in whole or in part any pre-conditions. Under the terms of the Possible Offer, the enlarged business would be led by Oliver Green and Theo Green. Brave Bison must, by no later than 9 June 2024, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for MISSION, and the deadline can be extended with the consent of the Takeover Panel. As on June 3, 2024, The terms has revised to 13.9 Brave Bison shares for each Mission share. the Revised Proposal represents a value for each Mission share of approximately 35.1 pence, and values the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Mission at £32.3 million. The terms of the Revised Proposal would make available to Mission shareholders a partial cash alternative for those shareholders who prefer to realise a portion of their investment in cash. In the Revised Proposal, Brave Bison confirmed that it intended to undertake a placing of new ordinary shares in the enlarged group in order to repay a proportion of Mission's outstanding debt. Subject to the availability of suitable terms, Brave Bison would intend to conduct such a placing on an underwritten basis. The amount raised through the fundraising would be determined following completion of due diligence, and would be designed to optimise the capital structure of the combined business.
Simon Bridges, Julie Langley, Andrew Potts and Harry Rees of Canaccord Genuity Limited acting as financial adviser and corporate broker exclusively for Mission Group. Andrew Chubb, Ernest Bell and Lucia Sviatkova of H&P Advisory Ltd and Ben Jeynes and Dan Hodkinson of Cavendish Capital Markets Limited are acting as financial adviser to Brave Bison.
Brave Bison Group plc (AIM:BBSN) cancelled the acquisition of The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) on June 6, 2024. Board of Mission Group, following consultation with its financial and legal advisers, unanimously rejected the Possible Offer which it believes to be opportunistic and significantly undervalues the Group and its prospects. Aankondiging • Apr 03
The Mission Group plc Proposes No Final Dividend for the Fiscal Year 2023 The Mission Group plc has proposed that, whilst there will be no final fiscal year 2023 dividend, it remains committed to a progressive dividend policy once the balance sheet strength is restored. Aankondiging • Apr 02
The Mission Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 17, 2024 The Mission Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 17, 2024. Reported Earnings • Mar 29
Full year 2023 earnings released: UK£0.13 loss per share (vs UK£0 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: UK£0.13 loss per share (further deteriorated from UK£0 in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£195.5m (up 7.0% from FY 2022). Net loss: UK£11.3m (down UK£11.3m from profit in FY 2022). Revenue is expected to decline by 7.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the United Kingdom are expected to grow by 2.7%. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 30 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Mar 27
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of British stocks, typically moving 7.3% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates 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. It also 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. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.3% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£19.5m market cap, or US$24.6m). Aankondiging • Jan 17
The Mission Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2023 The Mission Group plc provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2023. For the year, the group expects to report revenue (operating income) of £87.0 million representing growth of 9% on 2022, including the impact of 2023 acquisitions, and at the higher end of the guidance provided in the Update and ahead of Advertising Association expectations for 2023 of 2.6%. Aankondiging • Jan 05
Bandwidth Investments Limited completed the acquisition of 80% stake in Pathfindr Limited from The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) for £1 million. Bandwidth Investments Limited agreed to acquire 80% stake in Pathfindr Limited from The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) for £1 million on December 20, 2023. The consideration was to consist of £1 million in cash and an undisclosed amount in earn-out based on future earnings across the next three years payable in cash. The proceeds from the acquisition will be used to reduce the Mission Group's net debt position. For the financial year ended 31 December 2022, Pathfindr reported revenues of £0.4 million, operating loss before tax, and after exceptional costs of £3.0 million and Net liabilities of £2.9 million.
Bandwidth Investments Limited completed the acquisition of 80% stake in Pathfindr Limited from The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) on January 5, 2024. Canaccord Genuity Limited acted as financial advisor to Mission Group. Aankondiging • Nov 25
The Mission Group plc Announces Board Changes The Mission Group plc announced appointment of David Morgan as Non-Executive Chair. David will replace Julian Hanson-Smith, who, after a tenure of eight years on the Board, initially as Non-Executive Director and latterly as Non-Executive Chair, has resigned from the Board with immediate effect to pursue other business interests. Julian will remain as a consultant to the Group in an advisory capacity. David brings a wealth of experience to the Board and draws on a longstanding career in the advertising and media industry with an in-depth knowledge of MISSION, having founded Bray Leino, one of the Group's key Agencies. He was previously Executive Chair of the Group between April 2010 and October 2021. David Morgan had been a Director of Creative Travel Group Limited until September 2004, which entered a creditors voluntary liquidation in December 2004. Buying Opportunity • Oct 30
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 74%. The fair value is estimated to be UK£0.13, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 14% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. Aankondiging • Oct 24
The Mission Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Second Half and Full Year Ending 31 December 2023 The Mission Group plc provided earnings guidance for the second half and full year ending 31 December 2023. For the second half, the company expects the majority of its profit to be generated in the second half of the year.For the year, the company expects expected to be between 8%-9%, including the impact of 2023 acquisitions, the Board now believes that the outturn for FY2023 will be materially below market expectations. New Risk • Oct 24
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 British stocks, typically moving 17% 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 Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (17% average weekly change). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£12.5m market cap, or US$15.3m). Buying Opportunity • Oct 09
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 32%. The fair value is estimated to be UK£0.42, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 14% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. Reported Earnings • Sep 27
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0 (vs UK£0.014 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: UK£0 (down from UK£0.014 in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£92.9m (up 14% from 1H 2022). Net income: UK£3.0k (down 100% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 0% (down from 1.5% in 1H 2022). Revenue is expected to decline by 7.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the United Kingdom are expected to grow by 4.8%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. New Risk • Jul 28
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 16% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 16% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (dividend per share is over 250x earnings per share). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.005% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£38.5m market cap, or US$49.5m). Aankondiging • Jul 28
The Mission Group plc to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Sep 26, 2023 The Mission Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Sep 26, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Jul 06
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.017 per share at 5.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 13 July 2023. Payment date: 28 July 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 5.6%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.3%). Reported Earnings • Mar 29
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0 (vs UK£0.06 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0 (down from UK£0.06 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£182.7m (up 19% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£9.0k (down 100% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0% (down from 3.5% in FY 2021). Revenue is expected to decline by 21% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the United Kingdom are expected to grow by 5.9%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Aankondiging • Feb 15
The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) acquired Mezzo Labs. The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) acquired Mezzo Labs on February 14, 2023. Mark Percy, James Thomas and Fiona Conroy of Shore Capital and Corporate Limited acted as financial advisor to The Mission Group.
The Mission Group plc (AIM:TMG) completed the acquisition of Mezzo Labs on February 14, 2023. Aankondiging • Jan 13
The Mission Group plc Announces Retirement of Sue Mullen as Executive Director The Mission Group plc announced that executive director Sue Mullen will be retiring from the Board with immediate effect but will remain with the Group as Chair of Story. Aankondiging • Jan 12
The Mission Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Final Results on Mar 28, 2023 The Mission Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 final results on Mar 28, 2023 Price Target Changed • Nov 16
Price target decreased to UK£1.00 Down from UK£1.54, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 115% above last closing price of UK£0.47. Stock is down 32% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.061 for next year compared to UK£0.06 last year. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Julian Hanson-Smith was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Sep 27
First half 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.014 (vs UK£0.014 in 1H 2021) First half 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.014 (in line with 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£81.2m (up 17% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£1.25m (up 2.6% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 1.5% (down from 1.8% in 1H 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is expected to decline by 22% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Media industry in the United Kingdom are expected to grow by 6.7%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Price Target Changed • Sep 21
Price target decreased to UK£1.00 Down from UK£1.51, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 102% above last closing price of UK£0.49. Stock is down 35% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.061 for next year compared to UK£0.06 last year. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 07
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.016 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 14 July 2022. Payment date: 29 July 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 40% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 4.3%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.1%). Board Change • Apr 27
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. 2 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (6 non-independent directors). Senior Independent Director Andy Nash was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. 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 • Mar 30
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: UK£0.06 (up from UK£0.023 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: UK£153.3m (up 26% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£5.42m (up UK£7.46m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 3.5% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 13%. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 48% compared to a 11% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 47% 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. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 25
Deputy Chairman recently sold UK£2.0m worth of stock On the 22nd of September, Robert Day sold around 3m shares on-market at roughly UK£0.73 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Robert has been a seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by UK£3.1m. Reported Earnings • Sep 24
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.014 (vs UK£0.019 loss in 1H 2020) The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2021 results: Revenue: UK£69.5m (up 20% from 1H 2020). Net income: UK£1.22m (up UK£2.82m from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 1.8% (up from net loss in 1H 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 80 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 17
Chairman recently sold UK£1.3m worth of stock On the 10th of June, David Morgan sold around 2m shares on-market at roughly UK£0.80 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was David's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Executive Departure • May 07
Company Secretary & Executive Director has left the company On the 30th of April, Peter David Fitzwilliam's tenure in the role of Company Secretary & Executive Director ended. As of December 2020, Peter David personally held 1.32m shares (UK£791k worth at the time). A total of 2 executives have left over the last 12 months. Executive Departure • May 07
Executive Director has left the company On the 30th of April, Barry Cook's tenure as Executive Director ended after 1.9 years in the role. As of December 2020, Barry personally held 214.19k shares (UK£129k worth at the time). A total of 2 executives have left over the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Apr 28
Executive Director recently sold UK£50k worth of stock On the 23rd of April, Dylan Bogg sold around 60k shares on-market at roughly UK£0.84 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of UK£101k more than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Apr 17
Full year 2020 earnings released: UK£0.023 loss per share (vs UK£0.075 profit in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: UK£121.9m (down 29% from FY 2019). Net loss: UK£2.03m (down 132% from profit in FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 34% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 22% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 03
New 90-day high: UK£0.88 The company is up 52% from its price of UK£0.57 on 04 November 2020. The British market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Media industry, which is up 25% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is UK£2.51 per share. Aankondiging • Jan 20
The Mission Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Apr 14, 2021 The Mission Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Apr 14, 2021 
