ActiveOps says trading in line with expectations yet shares dive

(Alliance News) - ActiveOps PLC on Thursday said that trading in its current financial year is in ...

Alliance News 24 March, 2022 | 4:35PM
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(Alliance News) - ActiveOps PLC on Thursday said that trading in its current financial year is in line with previously upwardly revised management expectations.

A total of nine new logos had been added globally since the start of its financial year which ends March 31, the company said.

"The group continues to benefit from a strong balance sheet with cash comfortably ahead of management expectations, providing the business with a strong basis from which to continue to carefully invest in its expansion, while managing the impact of inflationary pressures," ActiveOps said.

However, its US business experienced slower than anticipated growth and some softening on retention rates. This was offset by strong trading in Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa and Australia.

The US was nonetheless the fastest growing region for the company when compared to the prior year, the Reading, England-based workforce management software provider added.

"Our high levels of recurring revenue and gross margin provide us with a strong basis as we look ahead, and while we see some ongoing disruption in the US market from Covid-19, the successes in EMEIA and Australia, combined with a considerably elevated sales pipeline, provide us with confidence in our ability to successfully execute on our growth strategy," Chief Executive Officer Richard Jeffery commented.

ActiveOps shares fell 17% to 98.00 pence each in London on Thursday afternoon.

By Tom Budszus; tombudszus@alliancenews.com

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