ICP Article in Bligh's Briefs. www.blighcapital.com.au
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Quote:We have been keeping a close eye on iCash (ICP) for a while; most recently TP updated on the halftime result which yielded the groups first net profit of $1.86m for h1-10, including a positive return out of the Korean business, NEO ICP (without the need for transfer pricing). While still a young company, this was a significant breakthrough.
The Australian business model {not unlike that of competitor Customers (CUS)} produces a stable, recurring revenue stream by placing machines in retail outlets and splitting transaction revenues with the merchant post costs. While still a small player in the Aus market, what distinguishes ICP from the likes of CUS is the ability (through control of the manufacturing process highly functional and compliant machines to client needs. This point of difference leaves it less reliant on price in pitching for business; the recently signed Metcash agreement illustrating the argument (the company signed a preferred supplier agreement in October despite ICP being the fourth cheapest on price suggests the other package elements are important). .
OUR VIEW The company is still young, and credibility needs to be built before investors can start to feel confident the group will deliver what we have described. Long term aspirations aside, if the group can demonstrate the earnings we expect them to deliver for h2-10 and into FY11 with the associated improvements in cash flow, the market will be forced to sit up and take notice. Indeed, if the company produces such a creditable result, what may seem like blue sky now could suddenly become relevant. For those that wish to catch the worm, this warrants a harder look.
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