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Highlights:
- North American revenue surged by 161%, underscoring early success in regional focus.
- Gross profit margin increased to 73%, reflecting a transition to higher-margin offerings.
- UK market revenue grew by 6%, mitigating challenges in the Middle East.
4GLOBAL PLC (LSE:4GBL), a data and software solutions company, showcased robust progress in its North American market entry and strategic transition to higher-margin products, as highlighted in its interim results.
North America Emerges as Key Growth Region
Revenue from North America soared by 161% during the period, marking a pivotal step in the company’s strategic shift toward the region. While this market remains in its early stages, 4GLOBAL views it as the most promising area for long-term profitability.
Chief executive Eloy Mazon commented: "The key achievement in H1 was the strong start we made in shifting our focus to North America, the region where we see the most profitable long-term opportunities. The US market offers a compelling combination of high data maturity and low penetration of solutions like ours."
Performance Across Markets
Overall, 4GLOBAL reported a 3% year-on-year decline in total revenue to £1.7 million, attributed to reduced sales in the Middle East. However, core UK market revenue rose by 6% to £800,000, reflecting stability in its primary market.
Despite the decline in total revenue, gross profit improved by 9% to £1.25 million, driven by a 13-percentage-point increase in the gross profit margin, which reached 73%. This improvement underscores the success of the company’s transition to higher-margin products and services.
Financial Stability and Operational Resilience
4GLOBAL also reported an 8% rise in cash balances, totaling £290,000, providing a solid foundation for continued strategic investments. The company remains focused on scalable growth, operational efficiency, and resilience amid a dynamic global market.
Strategic Objectives and Long-Term Vision
Mazon highlighted the broader implications of the company’s operational achievements: "We continue to build on the progress made in prior years, delivering on our strategic objectives to achieve scalable growth, operational efficiency, and resilience in a dynamic market."
As 4GLOBAL deepens its foothold in North America and builds on its successes in the UK, it is poised to leverage these markets to drive sustainable growth and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
