Bytes Technology Group Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Bytes Technology Group's CEO is Sam Mudd, appointed in Feb 2024, has a tenure of 2.25 years. total yearly compensation is £978.00K, comprised of 42.6% salary and 57.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.093% of the company’s shares, worth £763.58K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.9 years and 2.8 years respectively.
Key information
Sam Mudd
Chief executive officer
UK£978.0k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 42.64% |
| CEO tenure | 2.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.09% |
| Management average tenure | 3.9yrs |
| Board average tenure | 2.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 29
BYIT: Flat 2027 Profit Guidance And Cost Reset Will Underpin Extended Recovery Timeline
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Bytes Technology Group, cutting fair value by roughly £0.78 per share as they reset assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following the latest research updates. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see scope for value creation if Bytes Technology Group can deliver consistent execution against revised growth and margin assumptions that now feed into a lower fair value range.
Narrative Update • Apr 15
BYIT: Cost Normalisation Headwinds Will Set Up A Stronger Cash Recovery
Analysts have made a small adjustment to their price target for Bytes Technology Group, citing largely unchanged fair value estimates around £4.70, minor tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook and profit margin, as well as a steady future P/E assumption near 20.6x. What's in the News Bytes Technology Group issued earnings guidance for 2027, indicating operating profit is expected to be broadly flat as the business absorbs about £4.5m of cost normalisation (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 01
BYIT: Capital Light Cash Generation Will Underpin Extended Recovery Story
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Bytes Technology Group from £6.38 to £4.70. This reflects a lower assumed future P/E and softer projected revenue growth, along with the view that the company’s recovery timeline is taking longer than previously expected.Narrative Update • Mar 17
BYIT: Cash Generation And Capital Light Model Will Support Extended Recovery Timeline
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Bytes Technology Group to £4.00, reflecting a more cautious view as they see the recovery timeline stretching out, even though key valuation inputs such as fair value estimates, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions remain effectively unchanged. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that Bytes Technology Group is viewed as a capital light, cash generative business, which can support valuation resilience even with a more measured share price target of £4.00.Narrative Update • Mar 03
BYIT: Capital Light Cash Generation Will Underpin Recovery Beyond 2026
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Bytes Technology Group to £4.00. This is a modest reset that reflects slightly lower fair value estimates and an extended recovery timeline, even as they continue to highlight the appeal of capital light, cash generative models.Analysis Article • Oct 18
Bytes Technology Group plc Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
There's been a notable change in appetite for Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) shares in the week since its...Analysis Article • Oct 17
Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.032
Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) will pay a dividend of £0.032 on the 21st of November. This will take the...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Bytes Technology Group plc's (LON:BYIT) 34% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/ERatio
Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Analysis Article • May 16
Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT) Yearly Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • May 15
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Bytes Technology Group fair value estimate is UK£4.90 With...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Investments In AI And Cloud Expansion Will Drive Future Growth
Strategic investment in AI and cloud technologies positions Bytes Technology Group for significant revenue growth as demand increases.Analysis Article • Jan 20
Bytes Technology Group plc's (LON:BYIT) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
Bytes Technology Group plc's ( LON:BYIT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.1x might make it look like a sell...Analysis Article • Dec 13
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Bytes Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£5.16 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Sep 18
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Bytes Technology Group plc's (LON:BYIT) Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 24.5x Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) may be sending bearish...Analysis Article • Jun 20
Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 2nd of...Analysis Article • May 23
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Bytes Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£6.31 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Apr 18
Here's Why We Think Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Mar 27
There's Reason For Concern Over Bytes Technology Group plc's (LON:BYIT) Price
Bytes Technology Group plc's ( LON:BYIT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 28.2x might make it look like a strong...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Calculating The Fair Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Bytes Technology Group fair value estimate is UK£5.82 With...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Bytes Technology Group plc's (LON:BYIT) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 32.1x Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) may be sending very bearish...Analysis Article • Nov 02
We Like The Quality Of Bytes Technology Group's (LON:BYIT) Earnings
Investors signalled that they were pleased with Bytes Technology Group plc's ( LON:BYIT ) most recent earnings report...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.027
The board of Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) has announced that the dividend on 1st of December will be...Analysis Article • Oct 13
Here's Why We Think Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Is Well Worth Watching
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Sep 21
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Bytes Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£4.74 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...Analysis Article • Jul 05
Bytes Technology Group's (LON:BYIT) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.126 on the...Analysis Article • Jun 09
Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.126
Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...Analysis Article • May 26
Bytes Technology Group (LON:BYIT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.126
Bytes Technology Group plc's ( LON:BYIT ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...Analysis Article • Mar 11
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)?
While Bytes Technology Group plc ( LON:BYIT ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw...Analysis Article • Feb 01
Calculating The Fair Value Of Bytes Technology Group plc (LON:BYIT)
Key Insights Bytes Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£4.2 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28 2026 | n/a | n/a | UK£51m |
| Nov 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£52m |
| Aug 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£53m |
| May 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£54m |
| Feb 28 2025 | UK£978k | UK£417k | UK£55m |
| Nov 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£53m |
| Aug 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£52m |
| May 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£49m |
| Feb 29 2024 | UK£369k | UK£188k | UK£47m |
Compensation vs Market: Sam's total compensation ($USD1.31M) is about average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD1.59M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Sam's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Sam Mudd (56 yo)
2.3yrs
Tenure
UK£978,001
Compensation
Ms. Sam Mudd was Phoenix Managing Director of Bytes Technology Group plc from November 2014 until May 10, 2024. She serves as Executive Director at Bytes Technology Group plc since July 12, 2023 and served...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 2.3yrs | UK£978.00k | 0.093% £ 763.6k | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 4.6yrs | UK£1.03m | 0.059% £ 482.7k | |
| Director of Group Finance | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Bytes Software Services | 5.2yrs | no data | 0.30% £ 2.5m | |
| Group Sustainability Manager | 3.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| MD of Phoenix Software | 2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Company Secretary | 5.6yrs | no data | no data |
3.9yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: BYIT's management team is considered experienced (3.9 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 2.8yrs | UK£978.00k | 0.093% £ 763.6k | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 4.6yrs | UK£1.03m | 0.059% £ 482.7k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.9yrs | UK£51.00k | 0.0094% £ 76.6k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 5.6yrs | UK£205.00k | 0.049% £ 399.0k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.9yrs | UK£51.00k | 0.011% £ 89.7k | |
| Senior Independent Non-Executive Director | 4.7yrs | UK£80.58k | 0.0043% £ 34.7k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 2.3yrs | UK£115.22k | 0.0026% £ 21.5k |
2.8yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: BYIT's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/14 14:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Bytes Technology Group plc is covered by 17 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Zaremba | Barclays |
| Benjamin May | Berenberg |
| Alexander James Short | Berenberg |