Bytes Technology Group plc (Incorporated in England and Wales) (Registered number: 12935776) LEI: 213800LA4DZLFBAC9O33 Share code: BYI ISIN: GB00BMH18Q19 ("Bytes" or 'the Group') 16 March 2022 Full Year Trading Update
Bytes Technology Group plc, one of the UK's leading software, security and cloud services specialists, is pleased to provide the following update on trading for its financial year ended 28 February 2022.
Bytes enjoyed another upbeat year with results ahead of expectations. The Group saw double-digit growth throughout the year in its three key financial performance metrics with accelerated growth in the second half of the year. Growth in Gross Invoiced Income was robust, increasing more than 26% to around #1.2 billion. The Group also delivered Gross Profit growth of approximately 20% and Adjusted Operating Profit growth of approximately 23%.
Cash collections continued to be strong and cash conversion for the business will be well over 100%, with cash on the balance sheet of #68m at year end.
Bytes expects to release its preliminary results for the financial year on 24 May 2022.
Neil Murphy, Chief Executive Officer ('CEO'), commented: 'We continue to build positive momentum in our business as we further invest in new talent and maintain our focus on customer service. The last year has seen Bytes continuing to strengthen its market position in cloud, security and annuity software and services, working with some of the world's most successful software companies. We are making good progress with our strategy and are well positioned to deliver on the significant opportunity ahead of us.'
-Ends- Enquiries: Bytes Technology Group plc Neil Murphy, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Holden, Chief Financial Officer Tel: +44 (0)1372 418 500 Headland Consultancy Stephen Malthouse Henry Wallers Jack Gault Tel: +44 (0) 20 3805 4822 Email: bytes@headlandconsultancy.com About Bytes Technology Group plc:
Bytes is one of the UK's leading providers of IT software offerings and solutions, with a focus on cloud and security products. The Group enables effective and cost-efficient technology sourcing, adoption and management across software services, including in the areas of security and cloud. It aims to deliver the latest technology to a diverse and embedded non-consumer customer base and has a long track record of delivering strong financial performance.
The company has a primary listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Sponsor
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited) Date: 16-03-2022 09:00:00
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