1Spatial — SaaS applications to build on Enterprise strength

1Spatial (AIM: SPA)

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1Spatial — SaaS applications to build on Enterprise strength

1Spatial expects its FY24 results to be at least in line with our forecasts on revenue and EBITDA, driven by continued Enterprise strength, though higher rates and working capital swings affected PBT and net cash. Recent wins, including the €9m utility project, coupled with a robust pipeline and order book, underpin strong FY25 momentum. The transition to higher-margin recurring revenue models and rising SaaS adoption improved the sales mix. In the US, five new annual NG9-1-1 licences demonstrate execution by the new sales head, prompting a partner-led strategy to further accelerate demand. 1Streetworks is gaining traction after the UK Power Networks win and growing paid trial pipeline. Management believes expanding this flagship contract, leveraging efficiency and cost enhancements as a case study, could drive adoption across a potential £400m market opportunity.

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1Spatial

SaaS applications to build on Enterprise strength

FY24 trading update

Software and comp services

11 March 2024

Price

62p

Market cap

£69m

Net cash (£m) at 31 January 2024

1.1

Shares in issue

110.8m

Free float

84%

Code

SPA

Primary exchange

AIM

Secondary exchange

N/A

Share price performance

Business description

1Spatial’s core technology validates, rectifies and enhances customers’ geospatial data. The combination of its software and advisory services reduces the need for costly manual checking and correcting of data.

Analysts

Max Hayes

+44 (0)20 3077 5700

Dan Ridsdale

+44 (0)20 3077 5700

1Spatial is a research client of Edison Investment Research Limited

1Spatial expects its FY24 results to be at least in line with our forecasts on revenue and EBITDA, driven by continued Enterprise strength, though higher rates and working capital swings affected PBT and net cash. Recent wins, including the €9m utility project, coupled with a robust pipeline and order book, underpin strong FY25 momentum. The transition to higher-margin recurring revenue models and rising SaaS adoption improved the sales mix. In the US, five new annual NG9-1-1 licences demonstrate execution by the new sales head, prompting a partner-led strategy to further accelerate demand. 1Streetworks is gaining traction after the UK Power Networks win and growing paid trial pipeline. Management believes expanding this flagship contract, leveraging efficiency and cost enhancements as a case study, could drive adoption across a potential £400m market opportunity.

Year end

Revenue (£m)

EBITDA*
(£m)

EBIT*
(£m)

EPS*
(p)

EV/EBITDA
(x)

P/E
(x)

01/22

27.0

4.2

1.3

0.8

16.3

77.4

01/23

30.0

5.0

2.0

1.2

13.6

50.4

01/24e

32.1

5.5

2.6

1.6

12.3

38.6

01/25e

35.2

6.5

3.6

2.3

10.4

27.3

Note: *EBITDA, EBIT and EPS exclude amortisation of acquired intangibles, exceptional items and share-based payments.

For FY24, 1Spatial expects to report revenue of no less than £32.1m (+7% y-o-y) and adjusted EBITDA of at least £5.5m (+11% y-o-y), in line with our forecasts. The sales mix continues to improve, with recurring revenue up 5pp to 55% and software term licence revenue increasing by c 70% to £8.7m, driven by double-digit growth across the UK, US and Australia.

Reported PBT of £1m, below our £1.8m estimate, was affected by high interest rates and exceptional restructuring costs. The timing of significant working capital flows, which have since reversed, led to a lower net cash position of £1.1m versus our £2.5m forecast.

Both 1Streetworks and NG9-1-1 are innovative SaaS products in new markets, underpinning long sales cycles. However, with five annual NG9-1-1 licences secured in the US and the first 1Streetworks win, strong traction is building. A leading US partnership and expanding the UK Power Networks contract to create a key case study could drive stronger conversion and reduce sales cycles. Management is planning investments in 1Streetworks’ sales and marketing, which could further support growth in FY25 and beyond.

Delivering more wins across these higher-margin SaaS products, in addition to a robust Enterprise performance, underpins the substantial growth opportunity and potential for re-rating. We maintain our forecasts and plan to update them, including introducing FY26 numbers, following the full FY24 results on 24 April.

We note that 1Spatial is hosting a virtual insights session about 1Streetworks on 12 March, which will provide detail on how management is planning to execute on the c £400m addressable market opportunity.

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This report has been commissioned by 1Spatial and prepared and issued by Edison, in consideration of a fee payable by 1Spatial. Edison Investment Research standard fees are £60,000 pa for the production and broad dissemination of a detailed note (Outlook) following by regular (typically quarterly) update notes. Fees are paid upfront in cash without recourse. Edison may seek additional fees for the provision of roadshows and related IR services for the client but does not get remunerated for any investment banking services. We never take payment in stock, options or warrants for any of our services.

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