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Summary of Investor and SME Research
- by MBH
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- 14 Oct, 2021
As part of a continuing research-led initiative, MBH has conducted five key pieces of research so far in 2021.
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Introduction
As part of a continuing research-led initiative, MBH has conducted five key pieces of research so far in 2021.
This includes surveying 172 professional investors across the UK, US and Germany, managing a collective USD $465 billion in assets under management to assess their outlook on the critical area of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
In addition to this, MBH also surveyed 170 professional investors across the same markets in March 2021 to uncover their views on the vibrant Micro Cap and Small Cap sector.
MBH also carried out a data analysis of the 40 key stock market indices across Europe and the US at micro-cap, small cap, mid cap and large cap level to highlight the continuing strong performance of Micro and Small Cap stocks in comparison with large caps.
Furthermore, MBH commissioned the research company Pure Profile to survey 388 SME owners in Germany and the UK in March 2021 to understand the pressures they are facing.
Below is a summary of the key findings:
Topic: Professional Investor Research on outlook on Micro and Small Caps
Professional investors expect Micro and Small caps to continue performing strongly
- 84% of professional investors in the UK believe micro and small caps are currently an attractive investment opportunity
- In the US the number is the same and in Germany this rises to 90%
- 76% of UK investors expect investors to increase their exposure to these sectors (65% in Germany, 72% in the US)
- The research found that one of the main attractions of micro and small caps is that they have low correlations with large caps.
- Across the three markets 68% of professional investors say this is an increasingly attractive feature.
- Over the coming three years nearly a quarter of investors in the three markets expect micro caps to become even less correlated to large caps
Professional investors are finding it ever more challenging to find the ‘hidden gems’ in the Micro Cap sector
- 56% of investors across the UK, Germany and the US say it is becoming harder to identify ‘hidden gems’ in the sector.
- This is driven by shrinking coverage from brokers and analysts
- 33% of investors expect this trend to continue and deepen
- As a result of this, 39% of investors expect to see the cost of obtaining information on Micro Caps increasing
Topic: Professional investor research on attitudes to ESG
Employee satisfaction platforms [e.g. GlassDoor] are playing an increasingly important role for investors
- 74% of investors across the UK, US and Germany believe the role platforms will play in providing data on governance and future company performance will increase over the next three years
- 18% believe this increase will be dramatic
- 72% questioned said small and micro-caps are relatively unploughed territory despite many having strong ESG credentials.
- 71% of investors believe they can have more influence on the ESG strategy of small and micro-cap companies as they will have larger shareholdings which will not be the case at mid-cap and larger companies.
- A significant 80% of investors believe the focus on boardroom diversity at smaller companies from investors will increase over the next three years
Investors expect smaller companies to increase ESG reporting
- 67% of professional investors expect the number of smaller companies issuing reports to increase over the next three years
- 72% think that smaller companies are often overlooked by investors with an ESG mandate
- Around three quarters think that the main reason for that is the lack of reporting and analysing of smaller firms
- MBH’s research shows smaller companies are coming under pressure to focus more on ESG, with a large number (79%) of investors believing this pressure comes from potential new shareholders
- 63% of investors believe awards are important for potential shareholders when assessing a new company
Investors want an increase in focus on ESG from Micro and Small Caps
- 83% of investors believe the focus on ESG issues will increase over the next 12 months
- Just 2% of investors interviewed believing the focus on ESG will decrease in the next 12 months
- 83% believe the focus and investment by small and micro caps in ESG will increase over the next three years
- Increased focus and investment on ESG will be accompanied by enhanced reporting and transparency from companies on their ESG policies and strategies
- 88% of investors expect this level to increase from now
Topic: Index Research
- In the 12 months from 26th March 2020, micro-cap indices have dramatically outpaced those covering larger companies
- During this time, the average growth of the 10 indices covering micro-caps was 90.89%
- The corresponding average figures for the small cap indices were 73.87%
- For mid cap it was 57.58%
- For large cap stocks, average growth was 45.03%
Key findings – SME owners
Staff retention is the core challenge faced by SMEs
- 35% of UK SME owners ranked holding on to good staff against competition from big firms as their biggest issue.
- That was more than double the 16% who cited access to finance as their biggest challenge
- Whereas 33% said late payment of invoices is their biggest obstacle
- A quarter say recruiting good people is a major challenge in running a business
- 30% of SMEs believe their business to be back where they were pre-Covid by the end of 2021
- Another 20% expects to have fully recovered by 2022
- Nearly one in four (24%) say they are performing better than pre-Covid or are already back to where they were
SMEs worry about access to finance as late payments rise
- Nearly one in three SMEs want to borrow to fund growth plans making access to funding a major issue
- 40% of SMEs believe it will become more difficult to apply for finance
- Around a third believe lending conditions will not change
- Just 17% of businesses that applied for funding in the past 12 months were rejected
- The biggest impact on businesses being turned down was not being able to hire more staff or expand exports
SMEs were confident as lockdowns started to ease and the vaccination programme gathered pace
- 61% of SMEs are positive about the coming two years
- One in four plans to recruit
- Just 6% of UK SMEs worry about tough times ahead
- Six out of ten business owners are more confident about their own company’s performance than they are about the UK economy
Renewed confidence is translating into plans to invest for SMEs
- 25% of SMEs plan to recruit in the next year
- 24% want to expand with new services and 21% will invest in infrastructure
- Around one in 10 will open new premises
- 11% plan to tap into overseas markets as they launch export drives for the first time.
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MBH Corporation PLC builds significantly on 2020 with growth in revenue of 81% in first half of 2021
Revenues up by 81% to £49.6 million in first half of 2021
EBIT increase by 271% to £3.0 million vs first half of 2020
MBH Corporation now comprises 25 companies across 8 verticals
London, 30 September 2021 - (OTCQX:MBHCF)(FRA:M8H) The Directors of MBH Corporation PLC ("MBH"), a diversified investment holding company, are pleased to release the results for the half year ended 30 June 2021, highlighting the continued success of the Company's growth and diversification strategy.
For the half-year period, the Company achieved revenue growth of 81% to £49.6 million (1H 2020: £27.4million) and a net profit after tax of £1.9 million. Earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT") increased by 271% to £3.0 million (1H 2020: £0.8 million). The financial figures include the results of 4 companies acquired in 1H 2021, 3k Engineering, Boulder Sausage, 4X Taxis and Intercity Taxis.
Callum Laing, CEO, MBH Corporation PLC : "We are pleased to deliver this strong half-year report and solid growth in both revenue and EBIT. Although various pandemic related lockdowns and restrictions are still in place for the Group's Antipodean and Asian companies, it is worth noting that more than 60% of the revenue and 90% of the EBIT of the Group occurred from April onwards. A telling example of the power of the Group to generate revenue and profits as we slowly emerge from the global pandemic situation"
Solid financial position
The balance sheet of the Group remains strong with a net asset position of £62.7 million as of 30 June 2021. By comparison, as of 31 December 2020 the net asset position was £59.8 million. The net cash position (which includes bank overdrafts) for the first 6 months of 2021 was £6.3 million, an increase of £0.5 million from 31 December 2020. Cash generated from operating activities for 1H2021 was £3.8 million. The total number of shares outstanding as at 30 June 2021 was 73,681,548.
Callum Laing adds: "Year to date we have announced 5 further acquisitions for the Group: 3Ks Engineering, Boulder Sausage, 4X Limited Taxis, InterCity Taxis and VistaCare. We are cautiously optimistic that our businesses have regained some momentum and believe that despite ongoing challenges our companies are well equipped to keep delivering services to their clients and positive results to all our shareholders"
The complete 2021 half-year report is available on the Group's website at www.mbhcorporation.com/financial- half-year-report-2021
Webinar 'Meet the Principals':
Join all our Principals on 21st October 2021, 3.00pm GMT [UK], to hear how they have performed over the last six months. Please register in advance for this webinar here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-principals-event-tickets-175846711247
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Contacts for IR and media enquiries:
- MBH Corporation plc, Charlotte Williams, charlotte@unity-group.com, +44 (0)770 396 3953
- Perception A, Phil Anderson & Charlie Nelson, phil@perceptiona.com, +44 (0)776 749 1519
About MBH
MBH Corporation plc (M8H:GR) is a diversified investment holding company, listed on the Frankfurt and Dusseldorf Stock Exchanges and the OTCQX in New York (MBHCF). The company acquires small to medium enterprises across multiple geographies and sectors that are well established, profitable and looking to scale. By leveraging the Agglomeration strategy, MBH Corporation plc is able to create substantial shareholder value through the consistent and accretive acquisition of excellent companies.
Umsatzanstieg um 81 % auf 49,6 Mio. GBP im ersten Geschäftshalbjahr 2021
EBIT-Steigerung um 271 % auf 3,0 Mio. GBP im Vergleich zum ersten Halbjahr 2020
Die MBH Corporation umfasst jetzt 25 Unternehmen in 8 verschiedenen Geschäftssegmenten
London, 30. September 2021 - (OTCQX:MBHCF)(FRA:M8H) Der Vorstand der MBH Corporation PLC ("MBH"), einer diversifizierten Beteiligungsgesellschaft, präsentiert das Halbjahresergebnis zum 30. Juni 2021, das den anhaltenden Erfolg der Wachstums- und Diversifizierungsstrategie des Unternehmens unterstreicht.
Das Unternehmen steigerte seinen Umsatz um 81 % auf 49,6 Mio. GBP (1. Halbjahr 2020: 27,4 Mio. GBP), was zu einem Halbjahresüberschuss von 1,9 Mio. GBP führte. Das Ergebnis vor Zinsen und Steuern ("EBIT") verbesserte sich um 271 % auf 3,0 Mio. GBP (1. Halbjahr 2020: 0,8 Mio. GBP). In den Finanzkennzahlen sind die Ergebnisse von vier im ersten Halbjahr 2021 erworbenen Unternehmen enthalten: 3k Engineering, Boulder Sausage, 4X Taxis und Intercity Taxis.
Callum Laing, Vorstandsvorsitzender der MBH Corporation PLC: "Wir freuen uns über dieses sehr gute Halbjahresergebnis und ein kräftiges Umsatz- und EBIT-Wachstum. Obwohl verschiedene pandemiebedingte Lockdowns und Geschäftsbeschränkungen für die australischen, neuseeländischen und asiatischen Unternehmen der Gruppe fortbestehen, möchte ich unterstreichen, dass mehr als 60 % des Umsatzes und 90 % des EBIT ab dem April generiert wurden. Dies zeigt das große Potenzial der Gruppe, Umsätze und Gewinne zu erwirtschaften, während wir allmählich aus der weltweiten Pandemie-Situation herauskommen."
Solide Finanzposition
Die Bilanz der Gruppe ist angesichts einer Nettovermögensposition von 62,7 Mio. GBP zum 30. Juni 2021 weiterhin solide. Im Vergleich dazu betrug die Nettovermögensposition zum 31. Dezember 2020 59,8 Mio. GBP. Die Netto-Liquidität (einschließlich Kontokorrentkredite) lag Ende des ersten Geschäftshalbjahres 2021 bei 6,3 Mio. GBP, was einem Anstieg von 0,5 Mio. GBP gegenüber dem 31. Dezember 2020 entspricht. Der Cashflow aus dem operativen Geschäft belief sich im ersten Halbjahr 2021 auf 3,8 Mio. GBP. Die Gesamtzahl der ausstehenden Aktien zum 30. Juni 2021 betrug 73.681.548.
Callum Laing ergänzte: "Im laufenden Jahr haben wir fünf neue Übernahmen der Gruppe bekannt gegeben: 3Ks Engineering, Boulder Sausage, 4X Limited Taxis, InterCity Taxis und VistaCare. Wir sind vorsichtig optimistisch, dass sich das Geschäft unserer Unternehmen wieder belebt hat, und glauben, dass unsere Unternehmen trotz anhaltender Herausforderungen gut gerüstet sind, um ihre Kunden weiterhin mit Dienstleistungen zu versorgen und positive Ergebnisse für alle unsere Aktionäre zu erzielen."
Der vollständige Halbjahresbericht 2021 ist abrufbar auf der Webseite der Gruppe unter www.mbhcorporation.com/financial- half-year-report-2021
Webinar "Meet the Principals - Die Geschäftsführer stehen Rede und Antwort":
Schalten Sie sich zu, wenn am 21. Oktober 2021 um 15.00 Uhr GMT [UK] unsere Geschäftsführer berichten, wie sich das Geschäft in ihren Unternehmen in den vergangenen sechs Monaten entwickelt hat. Unter dem folgenden Link können Sie sich vorab für dieses Webinar anmelden:
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IR- und Pressekontakt:
- MBH Corporation plc, Charlotte Williams, charlotte@unity-group.com, +44 (0)770 396 3953
- Perception A, Phil Anderson & Charlie Nelson, phil@perceptiona.com, +44 (0)776 749 1519
Über MBH Corporation PLC
Die MBH Corporation plc ist eine diversifizierte Beteiligungsgesellschaft, die an der Frankfurter und Düsseldorfer Börse sowie der US-amerikanischen Börse OTCQX(R) in New York (MBHCF) notiert ist. Das Unternehmen erwirbt kleine und mittelgroße Unternehmen aus verschiedenen Regionen und Branchen, die gut etabliert, profitabel und skalierbar sind. Mit ihrer Agglomerationsstrategie ist die MBH Corporation plc in der Lage, durch den konsequenten Erwerb exzellenter Unternehmen, welcher sich positiv auf den Gewinn pro Aktie auswirkt, einen erheblichen Shareholder Value zu schaffen.
| 0-Sep-2021 / 08:39 CET/CEST
Disclosure of an inside information acc. to Article 17 MAR of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 MBH achieves very strong revenue and EBIT growth in H1 2021 London, 30 September 2021 - MBH Corporation PLC ("MBH"), a diversified investment holding company, released its results for the half year ended 30 June 2021. Although various pandemic related lockdowns and restrictions are still in place for the Group's Antipodean and Asian companies, MBH achieved revenue growth of 81% to £49.6 million (1H 2020: £27.4million) and a net profit after tax of £1.9 million. Earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT") increased by 271% to £3.0 million (1H 2020: £0.8 million). The financial figures include the results of four companies acquired in 1H 2021, 3k Engineering, Boulder Sausage, 4X Taxis and Intercity Taxis. The balance sheet of the Group remains strong with a net asset position of £62.7 million as of 30 June 2021. By comparison, as of 31 December 2020 the net asset position was £59.8 million. The net cash position (which includes bank overdrafts) for the first 6 months of 2021 was £6.3 million, an increase of £0.5 million from 31 December 2020. Cash generated from operating activities for 1H2021 was £3.8 million. The total number of shares outstanding as at 30 June 2021 was 73,681,548. The complete 2021 half-year report is available on the Group's website at www.mbhcorporation.com/financial-half-year-report-2021 Ends/
Contacts for IR and media enquiries: MBH Corporation plc, Charlotte Williams, charlotte@unity-group.com, +44 (0)770 396 3953 Perception A, Phil Anderson & Charlie Nelson, phil@perceptiona.com, +44 (0)776 749 1519
About MBH MBH Corporation plc (M8H:GR) is a diversified investment holding company, listed on the Frankfurt and Dusseldorf Stock Exchanges and the OTCQX in New York (MBHCF). The company acquires small to medium enterprises across multiple geographies and sectors that are well established, profitable and looking to scale. By leveraging the Agglomeration strategy, MBH Corporation plc is able to create substantial shareholder value through the consistent and accretive acquisition of excellent companies. www. mbhcorporation.com Information and Explanation of the Issuer to this News: Callum Laing, CEO, MBH Corporation PLC : 'We are pleased to deliver this strong half-year report and solid growth in both revenue and EBIT. Although various pandemic related lockdowns and restrictions are still in place for the Group's Antipodean and Asian companies, it is worth noting that more than 60% of the revenue and 90% of the EBIT of the Group occurred from April onwards. A telling example of the power of the Group to generate revenue and profits as we slowly emerge from the global pandemic situation.' 30-Sep-2021 CET/CEST The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. |
| Language: | English |
| Company: | MBH Corporation Plc |
| Studio 7-9, Royal Patriotic Victoria Building, Joh | |
| SW18 3SX London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| E-mail: | info@mbhcorporation.com |
| Internet: | https://www.mbhcorporation.com/ |
| ISIN: | GB00BF1GH114 |
| WKN: | A2JDGJ |
| Listed: | Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt |
| EQS News ID: | 1237013 |
| 30.09.2021 / 08:39 CET/CEST
Offenlegung einer Insiderinformation nach Artikel 17 der MMVO-Verordnung (EU) Nr. 596/2014 MBH erzielt kräftiges Umsatz- und EBIT-Wachstum im 1. Halbjahr 2021 London, 30. September 2021 - Die MBH Corporation PLC ("MBH"), eine diversifizierte Beteiligungsgesellschaft, hat ihre Geschäftszahlen für das am 30. Juni 2021 abgeschlossene Halbjahr veröffentlicht. Obwohl die Unternehmen der Gruppe in Australien, Neuseeland und Asien immer noch von verschiedenen pandemiebedingten Lockdowns und Geschäftseinschränkungen betroffen sind, wuchs der Umsatz von MBH um 81 % auf 49,6 Mio. GBP (1. Halbjahr 2020: 27,4 Mio. GBP), was zu einem Halbjahresüberschuss von 1,9 Mio. GBP führte. Das Ergebnis vor Zinsen und Steuern ("EBIT") verbesserte sich um 271 % auf 3,0 Mio. GBP (1. Halbjahr 2020: 0,8 Mio. GBP). In den Finanzkennzahlen sind die Ergebnisse von vier im ersten Halbjahr 2021 erworbenen Unternehmen enthalten: 3k Engineering, Boulder Sausage, 4X Taxis und Intercity Taxis. Die Bilanz der Gruppe ist angesichts einer Nettovermögensposition von 62,7 Mio. GBP zum 30. Juni 2021 weiterhin solide. Im Vergleich dazu betrug die Nettovermögensposition zum 31. Dezember 2020 59,8 Mio. GBP. Die Netto-Liquidität (einschließlich Kontokorrentkredite) lag Ende des ersten Geschäftshalbjahres 2021 bei 6,3 Mio. GBP, was einem Anstieg von 0,5 Mio. GBP gegenüber dem 31. Dezember 2020 entspricht. Der Cashflow aus dem operativen Geschäft belief sich im ersten Halbjahr 2021 auf 3,8 Mio. GBP. Die Gesamtzahl der ausstehenden Aktien zum 30. Juni 2021 betrug 73.681.548. Der vollständige Halbjahresbericht 2021 ist auf der Webseite der Gruppe unter www.mbhcorporation.com/financial-half-year-report-2021 abrufbar. == Ende == IR- und Pressekontakt: MBH Corporation plc, Charlotte Williams, charlotte@unity-group.com, +44 (0)770 396 3953 Perception A, Phil Anderson & Charlie Nelson, phil@perceptiona.com, +44 (0)776 749 1519
Über MBH Corporation PLC Die MBH Corporation plc ist eine diversifizierte Beteiligungsgesellschaft, die an der Frankfurter und Düsseldorfer Börse sowie der US-amerikanischen Börse OTCQX(R) in New York (MBHCF) notiert ist. Das Unternehmen erwirbt kleine und mittelgroße Unternehmen aus verschiedenen Regionen und Branchen, die gut etabliert, profitabel und skalierbar sind. Mit ihrer Agglomerationsstrategie ist die MBH Corporation plc in der Lage, durch den konsequenten Erwerb exzellenter Unternehmen, welcher sich positiv auf den Gewinn pro Aktie auswirkt, einen erheblichen Shareholder Value zu schaffen. www. mbhcorporation.com Informationen und Erläuterungen des Emittenten zu dieser Mitteilung: Callum Laing, Vorstandsvorsitzender der MBH Corporation PLC: 'Wir freuen uns über dieses sehr gute Halbjahresergebnis und ein kräftiges Umsatz- und EBIT-Wachstum. Obwohl verschiedene pandemiebedingte Lockdowns und Geschäftsbeschränkungen für die australischen, neuseeländischen und asiatischen Unternehmen der Gruppe fortbestehen, möchte ich unterstreichen, dass mehr als 60 % des Umsatzes und 90 % des EBIT ab dem April generiert wurden. Dies zeigt das große Potenzial der Gruppe, Umsätze und Gewinne zu erwirtschaften, während wir allmählich aus der weltweiten Pandemie-Situation herauskommen.' 30.09.2021 CET/CEST Die DGAP Distributionsservices umfassen gesetzliche Meldepflichten, Corporate News/Finanznachrichten und Pressemitteilungen. |
| Sprache: | Deutsch |
| Unternehmen: | MBH Corporation Plc |
| Studio 7-9, Royal Patriotic Victoria Building, Joh | |
| SW18 3SX London | |
| Großbritannien | |
| E-Mail: | info@mbhcorporation.com |
| Internet: | https://www.mbhcorporation.com/ |
| ISIN: | GB00BF1GH114 |
| WKN: | A2JDGJ |
| Börsen: | Freiverkehr in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt |
| EQS News ID: | 1237013 |
| Ende der Mitteilung | DGAP News-Service |
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