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The alternative investment market (AIM) is a sub-market for small growing companies at London stock exchange. It was launched in the year 1995, and as per the London Stock Exchange, till now more than 3,600 companies from all over the world have opted to be included at AIM index. Here we are going to discuss the earnings of three FTSE companies which have provided their respective half-year or annual results. We have also analysed there share price performance considering their earnings announcements.
Craneware Plc
Craneware Plc (LON:CRW) is one of the major players in automated value cycle solution, related to the improvement of the financial performance of a healthcare business. The company was established in May 1999 by the chief executive, Keith Neilson and Co-founder, Gordon Craig. Craneware Plc was listed on London stock exchange under Alternative Investment Market index in September 2007.
CRW â Financial Highlights
On 03rd March 2020, the company released its results for the six months ended 31st December 2019.
The companyâs revenue increased slightly to $35.86 million in H1 2020 as compared to $35.85 million in H1 2019. The gross profit also increased slightly to $33.8 million in H1 2020 as compared to $33.6 million in H1 2019. The operating profit increased marginally to $9.5 million in H1 2020 as compared to $9.2 million in H1 2019.
The share-based payment expense also increased to $1.07 million versus $0.7 million in H1 2019. The profit before taxation increased to $9.6 million in H1 2020 as compared to $9.3 million in H1 2019. The profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent increased to $8.0 million in H1 2020 as compared to the $7.7 million in H1 2019.
The total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent increased to $7.9 million in H1 2020 as compared to $7.7 million in H1 2019.
The basic earnings per share increased to $0.297 per share in H1 2020 as compared to $0.289 per share in H1 2019. The diluted earnings per share increased to $0.293 per share in H1 2020 as compared to $0.283 per share in H1 2019. Â
CRW â Share Price Performance
(Source: Thomson Reuters)
On 4th March 2020, at around 11:00 AM (GMT), by the time of writing this report, the stock of Craneware Plc traded at a price of GBX 1,745.0 per share on the London Stock Exchange, a decrease in the value of around 6.68 per cent or GBX 125.0 per share, as opposed to the closing price of the stock on the previous trading day, which has been reported to be at GBX 1,870.0 per share.
At the time of writing, the market capitalisation of Craneware Plc was GBP 523.29 million with regards to the current market price of the stock. The free float and outstanding shares of Craneware Plc were reported at 19.30 million and 26.83 million, respectively.
The beta of the stock has been reported at a value of 1.32, representing the fact that the movement of the share price of the company has higher volatility as compared with the movement in the comparative benchmark index.
GlobalData Plc
GlobalData Plc (LON:DATA) is a gold specification intelligence provider to many of the largest businesses of the world. The company has been instrumental in supporting various governments organisation, companies and industry professionalsâ profit from faster and more informed decisions. The company has employed around 2,000 industry experts and in-house research analysts.
DATA â Financial statements
On 03rd March 2020, the company announced its full-year financial report for the period ended 31st December 2019.
The companyâs revenue increased to £178.2 million in the year 2019 as compared to £157.6 million in the year 2018. The gross profit increased to £71.4 million in the year 2019 as compared to £59.4 million in the year 2018. The operating profit of the company was reported at £13.6 million in the year 2019 as compared to a loss of £5.2 million in the year 2018.
The adjusted EBITDA increased to £44.6 million versus £32.2 million in the year 2018. The Profit before tax from continuing operations of the company stood at £10.2 million in the year 2019 as compared to a loss of £7.7 million in the year 2018. The Profit for the year from continuing operations stood at £7.0 million in the year 2019 as compared to a loss of £11.1 million in the year 2018.
The Profit for the year was at £7.0 million in the year 2019 as compared to the loss of £12.3 million in the year 2018.
The basic earnings per share increased to 5.99 pence in the year 2019 as compared to a loss of 11.31 pence in the year 2018. The diluted earnings per share increased to 5.55 pence in the year 2019 as compared to a loss of 11.31 pence in the year 2018.
DATA â Share price performance
(Source: Thomson Reuters)
On 04th February 2020, at around 11:06 AM (GMT), by the time of writing this report, the stock of GlobalData Plc traded at a price of GBX 1,230.0 per share on the London Stock Exchange, an increase in the value of around 25.0 per cent or GBX 2.07 per share, as opposed to the closing price of the stock on the previous trading day, which has been reported to be at GBX 1,205.0 per share.
At the time of writing, the market capitalisation of GlobalData Plc was GBP 1.42 billion with regards to the current market price of the stock. The free float and outstanding shares of GlobalData Plc were reported at 30.99 million and 118.11 million, respectively.
The beta of the stock has been reported at a value of 0.39, representing the fact that the movement of the share price of the company has lower volatility as compared with the movement in the comparative benchmark index.
Baskerville Capital Plc
Baskerville Capital Plc (LON:BASK) is a relatively new company, established in Wales and England. The company had been created with an outlook to acquire a technology-based businesses or organisation that it can expand and develop. The company is presently targeting at biotech, information technology, fintech, med-tech and cloud computing.
BASK â Financial Highlights
On 03rd March 2020, the company released its unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 31st December 2019.
The loss from operations before interest increased to £85,953 in the six months ended 31st December 2019 as compared to £57,178 in the six months ended 31st December 2018. The loss before tax as well as Retained Loss after tax for the period increased to £83,790 as compared to £53,146 in the six months ended 31st December 2018.
The basic and diluted loss per share increased to 0.18 pence versus 0.11 pence in the six months ended 31st December 2018.
The total current assets decreased to £1,420,484 as of 31st December 2019 as compared to £1,538,260 as of 31st December 2018. The total current liability increased to £13,314 as of 31st December 2019 as compared to £194 as of 31st December 2018.
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BASK â Share Information
On 27th February 2020, the company announced that it has requested the Financial Conduct Authority regarding a suspension of its listing with immediate effect. As per the companyâs information, it acquired 7.83 per cent shareholding in Oberon Investments Limited for £850,640 in cash. After the completion of the acquisition, the company is willing to enter the NEX Exchange Growth Market. However, the company reserves the alternative to apply for re-entry to the Standard segment of the Main Market or the Alternative Investment Market. The companyâs last traded price on the LSE was GBX 3.45 and it had a Market cap of GBP 1.65 million.
