4imprint Group

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4imprint is the leading direct marketer of promotional products in the United States, Canada, the UK and Ireland. In FY23, 98% of revenues were generated in the United States and Canada.

The US promotional products distribution market is highly fragmented and PPAI estimated its 2023 value at US$26.1bn, up 2.2% on the year, after a disappointing Q4. For Q124, the PPAI are indicating sales up 1.5%, but the other industry body, ASI, indicating a dip of 0.9%. Given US inflation for Q124 of 3.5%, this implies a further dip in volumes. Some questions remain about confidence in the US corporate sector but the utility of promotional products is high and sector prospects remain positive.

Latest Insights

TMT |
Update

22.05.24

4imprint Group — Solid start to the year

TMT |
Update

13.03.24

4imprint Group — Continued market share gains

TMT |
Update

19.01.24

4imprint Group — FY23 finishes strongly

TMT |
Outlook

24.11.23

4imprint Group — Further progress in Q323

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Sector

TMT

Equity Analyst

Fiona Orford-Williams

Director, TMT

Milo Bussell

Analyst, Consumer and TMT

Key Management

David Seekings

FD
Kevin Lyons-Tarr

CEO

Balance Sheet

Forecast net cash (US$m)

125

Forecast gearing ratio (%)

N/A

Share Price Performance

Price Performance
%	1M	3M	12M
Actual	(3.6)	(5.1)	20.7
Relative	(2.3)	(8.4)	9.0
52 week high/low	6540.0p/4255.0p

Financials

4imprint’s AGM trading update in May indicated a solid start to the year against a challenging market backdrop, with FY24 expectations (and therefore our forecasts) unchanged. Group revenue growth of 6% over the prior year for the four months to end-April is clearly ahead of the North American market, where Q124 industry revenue indications range from broadly flat to a small decline, indicating that the group is continuing to build market share. 4imprint is the largest distributor in North America, yet still only has a market share of around 5%, giving it plenty of runway for growth. CFO David Seekings has announced his intention to retire before the end of 2025, giving ample time for a suitable succession to be arranged.