Market's view on Manolete Partn.
Published on April 2024
- Research Tree provides CG research to subscribers with the latest notes dating back to 2020 from Arden & Liberum.
- Canaccord Genuity is identified as the broker and adviser for the company.
- Concerns are raised about whether any broker is currently covering the stock.
- Investment interest in the company is driven by the bounce-back loan opportunity, valued at approximately £8bn; however, with typical loan sizes of only £50k, profitability from this venture is limited, leading to a preference for larger case sizes.
- There are significant concerns about the company’s cash position, including the need for a detailed creditors analysis and how much is left to be handed to IPs from settled cases.
- Despite an increase in revenue by 30%, some stock watchers expected higher growth and are concerned about the company’s valuation and future revenue growth prospects.
- Observations are made on the company’s financial management, noting a low cash reserve of 1.5m and a significant drawdown of 13.75m from a reduced RCF of 17.5m.
- The company has absorbed incremental overhead costs, showing potential for revenue growth from new cases.
- Despite new case growth, profitability remains a concern, with skepticism about the company’s ability to generate substantial profits under current conditions.
- Management is critiqued for possibly misrepresenting the choice to reduce the bank facility to 17.5m, with 13.75m already drawn.
- Positive outlooks are suggested with potential to double turnover in the next couple of years based on an RNS that is considered complex yet promising.
- A recent RNS is generally received well.
- Anticipation is expressed for a forthcoming pre-close trading update.
- Discussion about legal actions involves MANO suing solicitors, with specific details not publicly available and requiring direct inquiry to MANO.
- Concerns about the stock price potentially dropping below a pound highlight the need for positive news to rejuvenate investor interest.