Announcement • Apr 13
Gamma Communications plc, Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2026 Gamma Communications plc, Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2026. Location: the offices of investec bank plc, 30 gresham street, ec2v 7qp, london United Kingdom Announcement • Mar 25
Gamma Communications plc Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2025, Payable on 18 June 2026 Gamma Communications plc announced that a final dividend of 14.8 pence will be proposed at the 2025 Annual General Meeting but has not been recognised as it requires shareholder approval. The total amount of dividends proposed for the year ended 31 December 2025 is 22.2 pence. The payments of these dividends do not have any tax consequences for the Group Subject to shareholder approval, the final dividend is payable on 18 June 2026 to shareholders on the register as at 5.00pm on 29 May 2026. Announcement • Mar 24
Gamma Communications plc Announces Changes in Board Committee Composition, Effective March 24, 2026 Gamma Communications plc announced that the Nomination Committee has recommended, and the Board has approved, changes to the composition of the Board's committees with effective from March 24, 2026. The membership of all committees is set out below. Rachel Addison remains the Senior Independent Director and Martin Hellawell the Workforce Engagement Director. Board Committee Chair Members: Nomination - Martin Hellawell (Chair), Rachel Addison, Charlotta Ginman; Audit & Risk - Charlotta Ginman (Chair), Rachel Addison, Chris Jagusz; Remuneration - Rachel Addison (Chair), Martin Hellawell, Shaun Gregory; ESG (no changes) - Shaun Gregory (Chair), Martin Hellawell, Andrew Belshaw. Announcement • Jan 13
Gamma Communications plc Appoints Chris Jagusz as an Independent Non-Executive Director, Effective 9 February 2026 Gamma Communications plc announced the appointment of Chris Jagusz as an Independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 9 February 2026. Chris has over 35 years' operational and advisory experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors. He spent two decades at BT Group, including periods in its German business, before holding senior executive positions at Eurotel, Daisy Group, SSE Telecoms (now Neos Networks) and Azzurri Communications. His most recent executive role was as Chief Executive Officer of Redcentric plc, the AIM-listed IT Managed Services provider, from October 2017 to November 2018. Since then, Chris has held roles at a number of private and private equity-backed companies and currently retains chair positions on smaller businesses which operate in the telecommunications and technology sectors. With experience spanning both listed and private technology and telecommunications businesses, Chris will further broaden and enhance the sector specific expertise on Gamma's Board. There will be no changes to the composition of the Board's Committees upon Chris' appointment. Announcement • Jan 07
Gamma Communications plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Mar 24, 2026 Gamma Communications plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Mar 24, 2026 Announcement • May 16
Gamma Communications plc Approves Final Dividend Gamma Communications plc announced that at the Annual General Meeting held on May 14, 2025, approved the final dividend of 13.0 pence per share. Announcement • May 14
Gamma Communications plc to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Sep 09, 2025 Gamma Communications plc announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Sep 09, 2025 Announcement • Mar 25
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) announces an Equity Buyback for £50 million worth of its shares. Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to £50 million worth of its shares. The purpose of the program is to reduce the company's share capital and to enable the company to meet obligations arising from share option programs. The shares acquired under the program will either be cancelled or held in treasury. The program will be valid until the earlier of June 30, 2025, or when the maximum aggregate consideration payable by the company has been reached. Announcement • Feb 20
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) completed the acquisition of Sf Technologies Holding GmbH from Maxburg Capital Partners GmbH. Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) reached an agreement to acquire Sf Technologies Holding GmbH from Maxburg Capital Partners GmbH for approximately €200 million on January 14, 2025. The consideration for the transaction is a cash payment of €196 million for the purchase of 100% of the equity of STARFACE on a debt-free/cash-free basis. The acquisition is expected to be primarily funded through approximately €150 million from Gamma's existing cash resources, with the remaining €48 million funded through a new €155 million multicurrency Revolving Credit Facility. The undrawn portion of the facility will be available for further uses, in line with Gamma's balanced approach to capital allocation. The debt facility will have a three-year term, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The purchase price accounting adjustments are expected to include goodwill, intangible assets, and deferred revenue.
As part of the transaction, an experienced management team is led by founder Florian Buzin, who will continue to lead the business. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory clearance which is expected to be received within two months. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Adjusted EPS in FY25.
Q Advisors acted as financial advisor for Sf Technologies Holding GmbH and its stockholders. Neil Patel and Benjamin Cryer of Peel Hunt LLP and Simon Willis, Hugo Rubinstein and Spencer Clark of Numis Securities Limited acted as financial advisor, James Macey White, Matt Low and Ffion Dash of Teneo acted as consultant advisor to Gamma Communications plc.
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) completed the acquisition of Sf Technologies Holding GmbH from Maxburg Capital Partners GmbH on February 20, 2025. The €36.2175 million has been funded through the new Revolving Credit Facility. Announcement • Jan 22
Gamma Communications plc to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 25, 2025 Gamma Communications plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 25, 2025 Announcement • Jan 14
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) reached an agreement to acquire Sf Technologies Holding GmbH from Maxburg Capital Partners GmbH for approximately €200 million. Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) reached an agreement to acquire Sf Technologies Holding GmbH from Maxburg Capital Partners GmbH for approximately €200 million on January 14, 2025. The consideration for the transaction is a cash payment of €196 million (£165 million) for the purchase of 100% of the equity of STARFACE on a debt-free/cash-free basis. The acquisition is expected to be primarily funded through approximately £125 million from Gamma's existing cash resources, with the remaining £40 million funded through a new £130 million multicurrency Revolving Credit Facility. The undrawn portion of the facility will be available for further uses, in line with Gamma's balanced approach to capital allocation. The debt facility will have a three-year term, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The purchase price accounting adjustments are expected to include goodwill, intangible assets, and deferred revenue.
As part of the transaction, an experienced management team is led by founder Florian Buzin, who will continue to lead the business. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory clearance which is expected to be received within two months. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Adjusted EPS in FY25.
Q Advisors acted as financial advisor for Sf Technologies Holding GmbH and its stockholders. Announcement • Sep 23
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) completed the acquisition of BroadSoft Germany GmbH from Cisco Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGS:CSCO). Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) agreed to acquire BroadSoft Germany GmbH from Cisco Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGS:CSCO) on September 10, 2024. This deal remains subject to certain closing conditions being met and expect it to close shortly.
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) completed the acquisition of BroadSoft Germany GmbH from Cisco Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGS:CSCO) on September 23, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2023, unaudited Placetel revenue was approximately €28.7 million, as reported under German GAAP. Peel Hunt acted as advisor to Gamma Communications. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Sep 18
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 15% to €19.60. The fair value is estimated to be €24.91, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 6.1%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.6% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 13% per annum over the same time period. Declared Dividend • Sep 12
First half dividend of UK£0.065 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.065. Ex-date: 19th September 2024 Payment date: 17th October 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.0%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.9%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (30% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (20% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 18% per year over the past 9 years and payments have been stable during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 47% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Sep 10
Gamma Communications plc Declares Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2024, Payable on 17 October 2024 The Board of Gamma Communications plc has declared an interim dividend of 6.5 pence per share for the six months ended 30 June 2024, payable on 17 October 2024 to shareholders on the Register as at 20 September 2024. In the prior year an interim dividend of 5.7 pence was paid. Announcement • Jul 25
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired Bright Cloud Group Ltd for £13 million. Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired Bright Cloud Group Ltd for £13 million on July 25, 2024. Gamma acquired the entire issued share capital of BrightCloud for an initial cash payment of £9.0 million (excluding amounts paid for cash acquired). There is also an additional payment of up to £4.0 million in relation to an earnout agreement which is dependent on revenue targets over the period between closing and 31 December 2025. For the year ended 31 March 2024, unaudited revenue was under £8 million and EBITDA was approaching £0.9 million. Patrick Robb of Investec Bank plc acted as financial advisor for Gamma Communications plc. James Macey White and Matt Low of Teneo Financial Advisory Limited acted as financial advisor for Gamma Communications plc.
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) completed the acquisition of Bright Cloud Group Ltd on July 25, 2024. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 09
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.4% to €16.70. The fair value is estimated to be €20.91, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.6% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 10%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 13% per annum over the same time period. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 02
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 3.8% to €16.50. The fair value is estimated to be €20.88, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.6% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 10%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 13% per annum over the same time period. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 27
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 7.6% to €16.90. The fair value is estimated to be €21.19, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.6% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 10%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 13% per annum over the same time period. Upcoming Dividend • May 23
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.11 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 May 2024. Payment date: 20 June 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 31% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.2%). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 08
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 7.7% to €15.30. The fair value is estimated to be €19.50, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.6% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 10%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 7.1% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 14% per annum over the same time period. Declared Dividend • Mar 27
Final dividend of UK£0.11 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.11. Ex-date: 30th May 2024 Payment date: 20th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 1.1%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.9%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (31% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (20% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 18% per year over the past 9 years and payments have been stable during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 47% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Mar 25
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.55 (vs UK£0.51 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.55 (up from UK£0.51 in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£521.7m (up 7.7% from FY 2022). Net income: UK£53.6m (up 8.7% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 10% (in line with FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.6% growth forecast for the Telecom industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 10% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year. Announcement • Mar 25
Gamma Communications plc, Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2024 Gamma Communications plc, Annual General Meeting, May 21, 2024. Announcement • Feb 07
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired Coolwave Communications Limited from Imagine Communications Group Ltd. Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired Coolwave Communications Limited from Imagine Communications Group Ltd. on February 6, 2024. Q Advisors acted as a financial advisor to Coolwave Communications.
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) completed the acquisition of Coolwave Communications Limited from Imagine Communications Group Ltd. on February 6, 2024. Announcement • Jan 16
Gamma Communications plc to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Mar 25, 2024 Gamma Communications plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Mar 25, 2024 Buying Opportunity • Dec 05
Now 22% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days. The fair value is estimated to be €15.29, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. Revenue is forecast to grow by 15% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 40% in the next 2 years. Buying Opportunity • Nov 08
Now 21% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days. The fair value is estimated to be €15.37, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. Revenue is forecast to grow by 15% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 40% in the next 2 years. Buying Opportunity • Sep 19
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 2.3%. The fair value is estimated to be €16.32, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. Revenue is forecast to grow by 15% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 38% in the next 2 years. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 14
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.057 per share at 1.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 21 September 2023. Payment date: 19 October 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.0%). Reported Earnings • Sep 06
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.34 (vs UK£0.32 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.34 (up from UK£0.32 in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£256.2m (up 9.2% from 1H 2022). Net income: UK£33.0m (up 6.5% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 13% (in line with 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.6% growth forecast for the Telecom industry in Germany. 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 11% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Sep 05
Gamma Communications plc Declares Interim Dividend, Payable on October 19, 2023 Gamma Communications plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 5.7 pence (2022: 5.0 pence). This is an increase of 14% and is in line with progressive dividend policy. The interim dividend is payable on Thursday 19 October 2023 to shareholders on the register as at Friday 22 September 2023. Announcement • Aug 18
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired Satisnet Limited. Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired Satisnet Limited on August 17, 2023. Satisnet has 48 employees.
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) completed the acquisition of Satisnet Limited on August 17, 2023. Upcoming Dividend • May 25
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.10 per share at 1.3% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 June 2023. Payment date: 22 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 29% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.3%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.0%). Announcement • May 25
Gamma Communications plc Announces Appointment of Martin Hellawell as Chair and Non-Executive Director of the Board with Effect from 1 July 2023 Gamma Communications plc announced that Martin Hellawell will be appointed as Chair and Non-Executive Director of the Board with effect from 1 July 2023. He will replace Richard Last, who will step down from the Board also on 1 July 2023 having served as Chair for nine years. This is in line with company's previous announcements on succession planning for Richard. Martin Hellawell will join Gamma following a long and highly successful career in the IT industry. He is currently Non-Executive Chair of Softcat plc, a position from which he will step down on 31 July 2023, as previously announced by Softcat. He is also Non-Executive Chair of Raspberry Pi Limited, Non-Executive Chair of AIM listed musicMagpie plc, and a Non-Executive Director of AIM listed Team17 plc. In his most recent executive role, Martin was Chief Executive of Softcat from 2006 through to 2018 during which time the company enjoyed a successful flotation on the London Stock Exchange in 2015 after many years of successive growth. Prior to Softcat, Martin spent over a decade at Computacenter plc and its associated companies where he was responsible for the marketing function, ran Computacenter's French subsidiary and led acquisitions in the United Kingdom, Belgium and Germany. Announcement • May 18
Gamma Communications plc Announces Board Changes Gamma Communications plc announced that, following the AGM held on May 17, 2023, Martin Lea has ceased to be a Director of the Board. Following his retirement, the Nomination Committee has recommended, and the Board has approved, changes to the composition of the Board's committees in line with best practice. The membership of the Board's committees is set out below. Henrietta Marsh remains the Senior Independent Director. Nomination Committee: Chair: Richard Last. Members: Henrietta Marsh, Charlotta Ginman and Xavier Robert. Audit Committee: Chair: Charlotta Ginman. Members: Henrietta Marsh and Rachel Addison. Remuneration Committee: Chair: Henrietta Marsh. Members: Xavier Robert, Shaun Gregory and Rachel Addison. Risk Committee: chair; Rachel Addison. Members; Xavier Robert, Charlotta Ginman, Bill Castell, John Murphy, Chief Operating Officer. ESG Committee: chair; Shaun Gregory. Members; Henrietta Marsh and Andrew Belshaw. Announcement • May 17
Gamma Communications plc Proposes Final Dividend in Respect of the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Gamma Communications plc proposed final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2022 will be put to shareholder vote at the AGM May 17, 2023. The proposed final dividend is 10.0 pence (2021: 8.8 pence) equating to a cash cost of £9.7 million. When added to the 5.0 pence interim dividend (2021: 4.4 pence) this will deliver a total dividend declared of 15.0 pence for 2022 (2021: 13.2 pence), an increase of 14% over 2021. Reported Earnings • Mar 22
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.51 (vs UK£0.56 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.51 (down from UK£0.56 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£484.6m (up 8.2% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£49.3m (down 8.0% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 10% (down from 12% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.9% growth forecast for the Telecom industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year. Announcement • Dec 21
Gamma Communications plc Announces Change of Senior Independent Director Gamma Communications plc (Gamma or the company), is a leading provider of Unified Communications as a Service ("UCaaS") into the UK and European business markets. Gamma's Board is conscious that Martin Lea (Senior Independent Director) will have been a director of the company for nine years in June 2023 and it therefore has plans underway to manage succession of this role. Henrietta Marsh will take over the role of Senior Independent Director from Martin Lea with immediate effect. Henrietta has been a Non-executive director of Gamma since April 2019 and is the Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Announcement • Nov 30
Gamma Communications plc Appoints Andrew Belshaw as Chief Executive Officer Gamma Communications plc announced the appointment of Andrew Belshaw as chief executive officer of the company with effect from 30 November 2022. The appointment of Andrew, who was appointed CFO at the time of the company's IPO in 2014, and held that position through a period of substantial growth for the company until 3 May 2022 when he became Deputy CEO, and then Interim CEO in July 2022, follows a thorough recruitment process involving external consultants. Board Change • Nov 16
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non Executive Director Horsley Addison was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Nov 02
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non Executive Director Horsley Addison was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Oct 05
Gamma Communications plc Appoints Rachel Addison as Non-Executive Director Gamma Communications plc announced the appointment of Rachel Addison as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 3 October 2022. Rachel has c. 30 years of finance and operational management experience. She has held a number of senior leadership and board positions across media and technology businesses. Her roles have included: Chief Financial Officer at Future plc, Chief Financial Officer at TI Media Limited and senior roles at a variety of businesses including Reach plc, Local World Limited, Northcliffe Media Limited and Boots the Chemist. Rachel is a Chartered Accountant having started her career at Arthur Andersen. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Watkin Jones plc, Hyve Group plc, Mango Publishing Limited and Marlowe plc. Rachel will be appointed to the Audit Committee and to the Risk Committee. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 15
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.05 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 22 September 2022. Payment date: 20 October 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 23% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.5%). Reported Earnings • Sep 07
First half 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.32 (vs UK£0.27 in 1H 2021) First half 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.32 (up from UK£0.27 in 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£234.7m (up 8.0% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£31.0m (up 18% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 13% (up from 12% in 1H 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.0% growth forecast for the Telecom industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Sep 07
Gamma Communications plc Declares an Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2022, Payable on 20 October 2022 Gamma Communications plc announced that the board has declared an interim dividend of 5.0 pence (2021: 4.4 pence). This is an increase of 14% and is in line with their progressive dividend policy. The interim dividend is payable on 20 October 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 23 September 2022. Announcement • Jul 02
Gamma Communications plc Appoints Bill Castell as Chief Financial Officer Gamma Communications plc appointed Bill Castell as chief financial officer of the company. Announcement • Jun 17
Gamma Communications plc Announces Appointment of Shaun Gregory as Non-Executive Director, Effective from 1 July 2022 Gamma Communications plc announced the appointment of Shaun Gregory as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 July 2022. Shaun has had an extensive career across media and advertising spanning over 30 years. He has held senior roles across Emap PLC, Telegraph Media Group, Blyk and Telefonica. More recently, he has been the CEO of Exterion Media and IYUNO Media Group and is currently the CEO of EMG Group. Shaun has also been a Non-Executive Director on many company boards, including WEVE, Telefonica's WAYRA, Ocean Outdoor, Bliss Media and Proxama. He has also served on a number of Trade Body Boards, including the MMA and the Advertising Association. In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, set out in the appendix below are those companies for which Shaun Gregory, aged 53, has been a Director in the last five years. The Group confirms that there are no other disclosures to be made pursuant to Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies with respect to Shaun Gregory. Upcoming Dividend • May 25
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.088 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 June 2022. Payment date: 23 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 24% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.1%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.4%). Announcement • May 19
Gamma Communications plc Proposes Final Dividend in Respect of the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Gamma Communications plc announced that the proposed final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2021 will be put to the normal shareholder vote at the AGM later this morning. The proposed final dividend is 8.8 pence (2020: 7.8 pence) being £8.5 million in cash terms. When added to the 4.4 pence interim dividend (2020: 3.9 pence) this will equate to a total dividend declared of 13.2 pence for the full year (2020: total 11.7 pence). Announcement • May 04
William (Bill) Castell Joins Gamma Communications plc to its Board of Directors Gamma Communications plc confirms the appointment of William (Bill) Castell as Chief Financial Officer. Bill is taking over from Andrew Belshaw, who has become Deputy Chief Executive. Bill will report to Andrew Taylor and has joined the Board of Directors as of 3 May 2022. Announcement • Apr 16
Gamma Communications plc, Annual General Meeting, May 19, 2022 Gamma Communications plc, Annual General Meeting, May 19, 2022, at 09:00 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: 30 Gresham Street,England, EC2V 7QP Landon United Kingdom Agenda: To consider the Company's annual accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 together with the Directors' Report and Auditor's Report on these accounts be received, considered and adopted (2021 Annual Report and Accounts); to consider approval of the shareholders of a final dividend of 8.8 pence per ordinary share in respect of the year ended 31 December 2021; and to consider any other matter thereof. Announcement • Apr 14
Gamma Communications Announces Stepping Down of Wu Long Peng as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Gamma Communications announced that Wu Long Peng will step down from his position as non-independent non-executive director at the next AGM on 19 May 2022. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 16
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.044 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 23 September 2021. Payment date: 21 October 2021. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.4%). Reported Earnings • Sep 08
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.27 (vs UK£0.22 in 1H 2020) The company reported a solid first half result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were flat. First half 2021 results: Revenue: UK£217.4m (up 23% from 1H 2020). Net income: UK£26.2m (up 24% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 12% (in line with 1H 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 35% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 40% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Jul 14
Gamma Communications plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ending December 31, 2021 Gamma Communications plc provided earnings guidance for the full year ending December 31, 2021. Current management expectations for the full year ending 31 December 2021 are that results will be in the upper half of market consensus estimates. The Company understand the range of market estimates for the year ending 31 December 2021 to be as follows revenue of £442.4 million - £460.0 million. Announcement • May 29
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired additional 8% stake in HFO Holding GmbH for £4.9 million. Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired additional 8% stake in HFO Holding GmbH for £4.9 million recently. This has been achieved by a payment of £4.9 million in connection with an option exercise. The vendors of HFO have reinvested £0.7m in Gamma (approximately 14% of the consideration received). Gamma now owns 88% of the shares of HFO with options to acquire the remaining 12% by the end of 2023. Executive Departure • May 27
Independent Non-Executive Director has left the company On the 20th of May, Alan Gibbins' tenure as Independent Non-Executive Director ended after 6.9 years in the role. As of March 2021, Alan personally held 13.37k shares (€253k worth at the time). A total of 3 executives have left over the last 12 months. Executive Departure • May 27
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director has left the company On the 20th of May, Andrew Stone's tenure as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director ended after 7.0 years in the role. As of March 2021, Andrew personally held 415.00k shares (€7.8m worth at the time). A total of 3 executives have left over the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • May 27
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.078 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 June 2021. Payment date: 24 June 2021. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.4%). Recent Insider Transactions • Apr 21
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director recently sold €1.4m worth of stock On the 16th of April, Andrew Stone sold around 67k shares on-market at roughly €20.67 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €4.1m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €14m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Apr 11
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director recently sold €4.1m worth of stock On the 7th of April, Andrew Stone sold around 198k shares on-market at roughly €20.50 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €13m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Mar 24
Full year 2020 earnings released The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: UK£393.8m (up 20% from FY 2019). Net income: UK£64.2m (up 86% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 16% (up from 11% in FY 2019). Announcement • Mar 05
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired Mission Labs Limited from the management of Mission Labs and other shareholders for £46.2 million. Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired Mission Labs Limited from the management of Mission Labs and other shareholders for £46.2 million on March 2, 2021. An additional £6 million contingent deferred consideration will be paid over the next three years after achievement of certain development milestones. The initial consideration was paid in cash from Gamma's existing cash reserves and Gamma had a cash balance of £54 million at December 31, 2020. As part of the transaction, management shareholders, who previously owned 72% of the shares acquired have agreed to re-invest approximately 10% of their cash proceeds into Gamma shares which will be locked up for three years. Mission Labs reported a revenue of £3.5 million, operating profits of £0.4 million and net assets of £2.5 million during the year ended March 31, 2020. Investec Bank plc acted as financial advisor for Gamma Communications.
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) completed the acquisition of Mission Labs Limited on March 2, 2021. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 08
New 90-day high: €18.70 The company is up 1.0% from its price of €18.55 on 10 November 2020. The German market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Telecom industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €21.64 per share. Announcement • Jan 24
Gamma Communications Appoints Chris Wade as New Chief Marketing Gamma Communications has appointed Chris Wade its new chief marketing and product officer. Wade will succeed Alan Mackie, who will be retiring from the company from end December. Wade joins Gamma's senior leadership team and will report to CEO Andrew Taylor. He joined the company in December 2020 from Aptitude Software, where he was chief product officer. He also worked at The Sage Group. Recent Insider Transactions • Jan 17
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director recently sold €180k worth of stock On the 14th of January, Andrew Stone sold around 10k shares on-market at roughly €18.04 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €1.9m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €11m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Announcement • Jan 11
Gamma Communications plc to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Mar 23, 2021 Gamma Communications plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Mar 23, 2021 Announcement • Jan 08
Gamma Communications plc Appoints Chris Wade as Chief Marketing and Product Officer Gamma Communications plc announced the appointment of Chris Wade as Chief Marketing and Product Officer. Before this, he was Chief Product Officer at Aptitude Software. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 18
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director recently sold €1.4m worth of stock On the 16th of December, Andrew Stone sold around 80k shares on-market at roughly €16.88 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €1.9m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €12m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 11
New 90-day low: €16.20 The company is down 4.0% from its price of €16.85 on 11 September 2020. The German market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Telecom industry, which is down 3.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €16.22 per share. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 02
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director recently sold €522k worth of stock On the 30th of November, Andrew Stone sold around 29k shares on-market at roughly €18.08 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €1.9m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €13m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Announcement • Nov 25
Gamma Communications Appoints Lauren McManus as Head of Marketing for Channel Gamma Communications has appointed Lauren McManus to a newly created position, as head of marketing for channel. McManus comes from Daisy Wholesale, now Digital Wholesale Solutions, where she was responsible for steering the team through the rebrand and defining a new market development strategy to acquire IT resellers. In the new role, she will be responsible for building integrated marketing strategies and driving channel partner engagement and commercial growth. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 29
New 90-day high: €19.05 The company is up 14% from its price of €16.75 on 30 July 2020. The German market is down 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Telecom industry, which is down 11% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €17.38 per share. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 13
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director recently sold €1.8m worth of stock On the 5th of October, Andrew Stone sold around 100k shares on-market at roughly €18.22 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €10m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Announcement • Jul 30
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired 80% stake in HFO Holding AG for €23.3 million. Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) acquired 80% stake in HFO Holding AG from institutional investors and others for €23.3 million on July 1, 2020. Gamma Communications plc will pay €20.4 million in cash from Gamma's existing cash reserves. Gamma had net funds of £37.7 million (€41.48 million) at June 30, 2020. At completion, HFO Holding AG had net debt of €2.9 million. As part of the transaction, management has agreed to re-invest approximately 17% of the cash proceeds it will receive from each tranche of the additional consideration into shares of Gamma, which will then be locked up for two years after each re-investment. Gamma has the option to acquire the remaining 20% stake in HFO Holding AG in two tranches of 8% in 2021 and 2022 and one final tranche of 4% in 2023. Chief Executive Officer, Achim Hager, will continue to lead HFO Holding AG. The acquisition is expected to be earnings enhancing immediately from completion. Patrick Robb and Virgina Bull of Investec Bank plc acted as financial advisors to Gamma Communications plc.
Gamma Communications plc (AIM:GAMA) completed the acquisition of 80% stake in HFO Holding AG on July 1, 2020. Announcement • Jul 20
Gamma Communications plc to Report First Half, 2020 Results on Sep 08, 2020 Gamma Communications plc announced that they will report first half, 2020 results on Sep 08, 2020