H&T (initiation of coverage): Pawnbroking royalty, with strong, profitable growth

Founded in 1897, H&T is the UK’s leading pawnbroker, with 269 stores, and it has gained a strong pawnbroking market share in recent years. While it is growing ancillary gold buying and forex products, its core is pawnbroking and related retail services. As other small-sum, short-term lenders have withdrawn, H&T’s well-capitalised, low-risk proposition has unique growth opportunities, with the pledge book up over 50% in 2022. The lessening of legitimate competition at a time of heightened demand

SHORE CAPITAL - H&T Group^ (HAT) - House Stock at 451p

SHORE CAPITAL - H&T Group+ (HAT) - House Stock, 454p - A look inside Aladdin’s Cave

Hybridan Small Cap Feast - 18 Jan 23

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SHORE CAPITAL - H&T Group+ (HAT, House Stock at 493p

SHORE CAPITAL - H&T Group+ (HAT) House Stock, 485p

SHORE CAPITAL - H&T Group+ (HAT) - House Stock at 452p - Site visit to see Swiss Time Services

SHORE CAPITAL - H&T Group (HAT) - House Stock at 438p - Capitalising on growth opportunities

H&T Group (HAT) - House Stock, 411p - Golden oldy … celebrating 125 years

Hybridan Small Cap Feast 09/08/22

Dish of the day Joiners: No joiners today. Leavers: No leavers today. What’s cooking in the IPO kitchen?** Unigel Group, intends to join the Aquis Growth Market. Unigel Group is a pioneer in the field of thixotropic gels for the fibre optic cable industry. The Company is also a supplier of laminated steel tapes to the fibre optic cable industry in the US. Thixotropic gels and laminated steel tapes are essential components to the rapidly growing global fibre optic cable market. The Group exports

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Uncertain outlook comes as no surprise

We take a positive view of Legal & General’s FY 22 results. Despite the tough environment, the Group managed to outperform expectations – something which was hardly a given for such a large asset manager. With L&G being widely exposed to the UK economy, it might be a call one does not want to make but the firm’s business remains one of spreads – as long as a default does not occur. We remain positive but concede that L&G embeds more risk than we had assumed.

Ambitious winds of change

M&G’s FY 22 results were strong. It was also the opportunity for new CEO Andrea Rossi to depict clearly his strategy for the upcoming months. While the impetus is clear and the objectives are ambitious, we rather believe in a structural improvement of the business (driven by the higher rates environment) than a commercial one.

Sentiment is changing

Interims show continued progress, as Made Tech has built on its FY22 break-out performance (sales: +120%) by growing sales a further 75% in 1H23. An exceptional feat, achieved through a strong b/f backlog (+133% y/y) and excellent sales execution in 1H23. This second point is pertinent, as it highlights how (notwithstanding macro headwinds) Made Tech has been able to land nine new customers in H1 (and more in Q3) such achieving >£60m bookings YTD. This achievement materially de-risks FY23&24 exp

Hybridan Small Cap Feast - 06 Mar 23

6 March 2023 @HybridanLLP Status of this Note and Disclaimer This document has been issued to you by Hybridan LLP for information purposes only and should not be construed in any circumstances as an offer to sell or solicitation of any offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, nor shall it, or the fact of its distribution, form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract relating to such action. This document has no regard for the specific investment objective

TVL highlighted as strategic component of the UK’s critical minerals sector

Alkemy and its 100%-owned subsidiary Tees Valley Lithium (TVL) report that TVL’s planned lithium hydroxide refining facility at the Teesside Freeport, UK has been featured extensively in a new paper entitled “Midstream Processing and Refining: Unlocking Security of Supply”. The paper was published by the Critical Minerals Association United Kingdom (CMA UK) which aims to support the development of critical mineral supply chains in the UK.

Hybridan Small Cap Feast - 09 Mar 23

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Hybridan Small Cap Feast - 14 Mar 23

14 March 2023 @HybridanLLP Status of this Note and Disclaimer This document has been issued to you by Hybridan LLP for information purposes only and should not be construed in any circumstances as an offer to sell or solicitation of any offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, nor shall it, or the fact of its distribution, form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract relating to such action. This document has no regard for the specific investment objectiv

LIBERUM: Harworth* - Resilient performance in a rapidly changing property market

PCI Pal - 1H sees accelerating revenue growth as TACV builds

The interims confirm acceleration in the already rapid revenue growth (+29% yoy in 1Q and now +33% yoy across 1H23), keeping the LBITDA in line with last year despite increased investment in product development and sales and marketing to seize new market opportunities (notably in Canada and Australia). PCIP remains on track for FY forecasts, which remain unchanged. Investment in the channel sales strategy is paying off with continued strong new customer sales; a record number of new contracts we

Oakley Capital Investments Ltd (OCI): 2022: NAV returns driven by EBITDA growth

The January trading statement announced NAV (662p per share), total NAV return (24%), NAV growth driven by EBITDA growth (65%), modest multiple expansion (35%), investments (£271m), realisations (£244m), available finance, including cash (£210m), and commitments (£929m). The detailed results announcement highlighted i) 2022 exits, on average, 70% above carrying value, ii) 22% investee company average earnings growth, iii) weighted average EV/EBITDA of 15.9x, below listed market levels, iii) a PE

FLASH: Pre-close update indicates a beat to our forecasts

LIBERUM: CLS Holdings* - Values down but performance significantly ahead of expectations

Foxtons Group - New CEO targets recurring income streams

Foxtons’ new CEO has identified historical failings that are expected to be addressed by upgrades to data infrastructure, investment in staff and a reinvigoration of the Foxtons brand. If successful, over the medium term Foxtons expects margins to expand 500bp and hopes that operating profit will more than double. Importantly, it aims to increase the proportion of recurring income from c 65% currently, thereby reducing cyclical income and increasing the quality of income. We have raised our FY23

HgCapital Trust - Improving its commitment coverage ratio

HgCapital Trust (HGT) posted a 5.4% NAV total return (TR) in FY22, mostly assisted by continued good earnings momentum (revenue and EBITDA across the top 20 holdings increased in 2022 by 30% and 25%, respectively) and the average 28% uplift to end-2021 carrying value achieved on exits. This was only partly offset by lower multiples and higher net debt across HGT’s portfolio (with net debt to last 12-month EBITDA for the top 20 holdings at 8.0x at end-2022). HGT’s recent balance sheet measures st

Jarvis Securities - Interest strong if trading volumes dull; Skilled Person Review prompts enhancements

FY22A results from JIM this morning reflect contrasting trends during the year within its main businesses, while also being set against the backdrop of the Skilled Persons Review. The company provides an efficient and cost-effective trading product together with an outsourced settlements and administration operation. JIM's execution only trading business suffered the effects of dull transaction volumes last year following a post-Covid burst of activity in the markets. Conversely, the interest