Tillkännagivande • Dec 12
EQS Group AG acquired Ethics and Compliance business division from OneTrust LLC. EQS Group AG acquired Ethics and Compliance business division from OneTrust LLC on December 10, 2024.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as financial advisor for OneTrust LLC. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP acted as legal advisor for OneTrust LLC. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor for OneTrust LLC.
EQS Group AG completed the acquisition of Ethics and Compliance business division from OneTrust LLC on December 10, 2024. Tillkännagivande • Dec 05
EQS Group AG acquired Data Legal Drive for €35 million. EQS Group AG acquired Data Legal Drive for €35 million recently. Data Legal Drive began exclusive negotiations this summer, and the deal was finalized a few days afterward.
Data Legal Drive reports having an annual recurring revenue of €5 million.
Laurent Victor-Michel, Kirsteen Nicol, and Kelsey Laugel Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor for EQS Group AG. Tillkännagivande • Jun 21
EQS Group AG, Annual General Meeting, Jul 30, 2024 EQS Group AG, Annual General Meeting, Jul 30, 2024, at 10:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Price Target Changed • Mar 01
Price target decreased by 8.0% to €38.33 Down from €41.65, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of €39.70. Stock is up 77% over the past year. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of €0.04 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.34 last year. Buying Opportunity • Jan 19
Now 25% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 42%. The fair value is estimated to be €49.10, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 21% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 11%. Price Target Changed • Nov 23
Price target increased by 10% to €40.15 Up from €36.35, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of €39.90. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of €0.03 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.34 last year. Tillkännagivande • Nov 18
Thoma Bravo, L.P., Achim Weick, CEO of EQS Group signed an investment agreement and launched public offer to acquire EQS Group AG (XTRA:EQS) for €400 million. Thoma Bravo, L.P., Achim Weick, CEO of EQS Group signed an investment agreement and launched public offer to acquire EQS Group AG (XTRA:EQS) for €400 million on November 16, 2023. The cash offer Price is €40 per share. Management and supervisory board of EQS Group fully supported the offer and recommended all shareholders to accept the offer. Thoma Bravo has already secured a stake of approximately 60% of total EQS share capital through irrevocable undertakings with key shareholders. EQS Group will delist after completion of offer. Thoma Bravo has underwritten the transaction entirely with equity provided by its funds. Thoma Bravo also agreed to subscribe 10% capital increase by EQS at offer price. Thoma Bravo’s investment will provide EQS with additional funding for future growth initiatives and capital for potential add-on acquisitions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory clearances. The transaction is expected to complete in January or February 2024.
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE acted as financial advisor and GLNS Rechtsanwalte Steuerberater Partnerschaft mbB acted as legal advisor to EQS Group AG. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor and ParkView Partners GmbH acted as financial advisor to Thoma Bravo. Tillkännagivande • Nov 17
EQS in Talks for Takeover Offer from Thoma Bravo EQS Group AG (XTRA:EQS) said on November 15, 2023 it is in advanced talks with U.S. private equity firm Thoma Bravo, L.P. regarding a takeover of the Frankfurt-listed company. Thoma Bravo and EQS are in negotiations over a takeover offer in which EQS shareholders will get €40 for every share held, EQS said in a statement. New Risk • Nov 15
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 German stocks, typically moving 6.8% 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. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Tillkännagivande • Nov 11
EQS Group Ag Provides Revenue Guidance for the Year of 2023 EQS Group AG provided revenue guidance for the year of 2023. For the year, company expects revenue of 15% to 20%, equivalent to EUR 71 million to EUR 74 million. Tillkännagivande • Nov 07
EQS Group AG to Report Nine Months, 2023 Results on Nov 10, 2023 EQS Group AG announced that they will report nine months, 2023 results on Nov 10, 2023 Tillkännagivande • Oct 07
EQS Group AG Revises Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 EQS Group AG revised earnings guidance for the year 2023. The group continues to pursue a profitable growth course. The current increase of expectations underlines the successful implementation of this strategy. Numerous measures to increase productivity and strengthen competitiveness are now taking effect across global site portfolio. Product mix shifts have also contributed to this. As a result, the company are raising guidance for EBIT before currency effects in fiscal 2023 to EUR 26 million - EUR 29 million (previously: EUR 23 million - EUR 26 million; fiscal 2022: EUR 27.5 million). The more optimistic earnings outlook, together with the longer payment terms on the supplier side already explained in the half-year financial report, should lead to positive free cash flow in the mid-single-digit million euro range (previously: negative free cash flow in the mid-single-digit million euro range; fiscal 2022: EUR -5.8 million). Tillkännagivande • Sep 07
EQS Group AG to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Sep 22, 2023 EQS Group AG announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Sep 22, 2023 Reported Earnings • Aug 13
Second quarter 2023 earnings released Second quarter 2023 results: Revenue: €18.5m (up 13% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: €335.0k (loss narrowed 59% from 2Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 16% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.1% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 52% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Tillkännagivande • Jul 12
EQS Group AG to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2023 EQS Group AG announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Aug 10, 2023 Buying Opportunity • Jun 29
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 20%. The fair value is estimated to be €34.06, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 22% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Buying Opportunity • May 31
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 27%. The fair value is estimated to be €35.91, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 22% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Tillkännagivande • May 09
EQS Group AG to Report Q1, 2023 Results on May 12, 2023 EQS Group AG announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on May 12, 2023 Price Target Changed • Feb 17
Price target decreased by 7.3% to €37.96 Down from €40.96, the current price target is an average from 6 analysts. New target price is 62% above last closing price of €23.50. Stock is down 31% over the past year. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of €0.20 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.81 last year. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: €0.034 loss per share (vs €0.15 loss in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: €0.034 loss per share (improved from €0.15 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: €16.0m (up 19% from 3Q 2021). Net loss: €353.0k (loss narrowed 74% from 3Q 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 21% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.8% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 127 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: €0.034 loss per share (vs €0.15 loss in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: €0.034 loss per share (improved from €0.15 loss in 3Q 2021). Revenue: €16.0m (up 19% from 3Q 2021). Net loss: €353.0k (loss narrowed 74% from 3Q 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 20% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.8% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 120 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Aug 18
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: €0.082 loss per share (vs €0.06 loss in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: €0.082 loss per share (down from €0.06 loss in 2Q 2021). Revenue: €16.7m (up 33% from 2Q 2021). Net loss: €819.0k (loss widened 79% from 2Q 2021). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 30%, compared to a 7.8% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 121 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • May 14
First quarter 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations First quarter 2022 results: €0.11 loss per share (vs €0.11 loss in 1Q 2021). Revenue: €14.8m (up 33% from 1Q 2021). Net loss: €971.0k (loss widened 13% from 1Q 2021). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 7.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 61%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 34%, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 121 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Mar 28
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: €0.81 loss per share (down from €0.12 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: €52.5m (up 34% from FY 2020). Net loss: €6.63m (loss widened €5.76m from FY 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 61%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 34%, compared to a 14% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 123 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: €0.15 loss per share (vs €0.087 loss in 3Q 2020) The company reported a mediocre third quarter result with increased losses and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €13.9m (up 45% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: €1.35m (loss widened 141% from 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 54% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 45% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: €0.068 loss per share (vs €0.049 profit in 2Q 2020) The company reported a soft second quarter result with weaker earnings and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €12.8m (up 18% from 2Q 2020). Net loss: €765.1k (down 302% from profit in 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 35% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Price Target Changed • Jun 16
Price target increased to €39.78 Up from €36.18, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 13% above last closing price of €35.20. Stock is up 99% over the past year. Executive Departure • May 25
Member of the Supervisory Board has left the company On the 14th of May, Peter Conzatti's tenure in the role of Member of the Supervisory Board ended. As of March 2021, Peter personally held 78.82k shares (€954k worth at the time). Peter is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • May 15
First quarter 2021 earnings released The company reported a soft first quarter result with increased losses and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €11.5m (up 29% from 1Q 2020). Net loss: €861.9k (loss widened 252% from 1Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Price Target Changed • Mar 18
Price target increased to €27.23 Up from €24.25, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 24% below last closing price of €35.60. Stock is up 256% over the past year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 23
New 90-day high: €33.60 The company is up 49% from its price of €22.60 on 23 October 2020. The German market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Software industry, which is down 12% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €12.59 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 08
New 90-day high: €29.40 The company is up 28% from its price of €23.00 on 09 October 2020. The German market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Software industry, which is down 18% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €12.50 per share. Price Target Changed • Dec 02
Price target raised to €25.93 Up from €23.10, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. The new target price is 5.4% below the current share price of €27.40. As of last close, the stock is up 140% over the past year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 27
New 90-day high: €28.00 The company is up 30% from its price of €21.60 on 28 August 2020. The German market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Software industry, which is down 25% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €10.80 per share. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Nov 17
Revenue beats expectations, earnings disappoint Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.3%, compared to a 13% growth forecast for the Software industry in Germany. Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: €0.087 loss per share The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and control over expenses, although revenues were improved. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: €9.65m (up 13% from 3Q 2019). Net loss: €562.3k (down 132% from profit in 3Q 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 24% per year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 06
New 90-day low: €23.00 The company is down 76% from its price of €94.00 on 08 July 2020. The German market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Software industry, which is up 2.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €50.11 per share.