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Psion (PON)

Business description

Psion designs and sells ruggedized mobile computers, which are used by field workers and in supply chain and logistics functions.

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Stock data

Market cap.£77.4m
Last close55.00p
High / Low (52 weeks)93.5p / 41.0p
Stock market listingLSE
Forecast net cash (£m)13.7
Forecast gearing ratio (%)N/A
TeamTechnology
SectorElectronics & Electrical Equipment

Price performance

%1m3m12m
Actual(3.08)11.68(40.22)
Relative *1.6820.85(34.3)

* % Relative to local index

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Y/E Dec Revenue (£m) EBITDA (£m) PBT (£m) EPS (fd) (p) P/E (x) P/CF (x)
2010A 174.5 10.7 (1.9) (0.9) N/A N/A
2011A 176.0 11.9 (0.1) (0.1) N/A N/A
2012E 180.4 15.3 2.9 1.6 34.4 43.1
2013E 184.9 17.5 7.1 3.9 14.1 9.3

Last updated on 18/04/2012

Investment summary

Psion’s IMS states that trading in Q1 has been broadly in line with expectations. Market conditions remain tough but there are signs that Psion is competing more effectively. Our estimates are unchanged, although as ever the Q4 trading period will be key to the full year result. With the increased scalability added to the model, a modicum of incremental growth should generate substantial earnings upside.

Last updated on 08/05/2012

Industry outlook

The market for rugged mobile computers is estimated to be worth $2.1bn, and VDC believes it is growing at 8-10% per year. Psion holds c 7% market share, but plans to expand this substantially. These plans revolve around the move towards a modular product architecture and leveraging a network of partners to drive product innovation.

Last updated on 23/04/2012

Key management

John Hawkins, Chairman
John Conoley, CEO
Adrian Coleman, CFO

Company address

48 Charlotte Street
London
W1T 2NS
United Kingdom
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