
Good news was hard to come by today with only a handful of stocks ending in the black. The ASX Small Ordinaries fell 2.28% while the Emerging Companies Index gave up an almost identical 2.29%.
Here’s what’s interesting today.
Yojee Limited (YOJ)
Market Cap: $34m
Share price movement: +13.6%
Yojee announced a binding memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture with SmartClear Pty Ltd and SC Software Pty Ltd for customs technology aimed at enhancing its MOSAIC platform. This partnership will expedite development and reduce costs while targeting the Australian and New Zealand freight forwarding and customs brokerage markets. Additionally, Yojee successfully raised $3,500,000 through an oversubscribed placement to sophisticated investors. The JV will focus on licensing and commercializing SmartClear’s customs technology, with Yojee holding a 51% stake. The funds raised will support the development and marketing of the new technology and Yojee’s MOSAIC platform.
Optiscan Imaging Ltd (OIL)
Market cap: $137.8m
Share price movement: +3.1%
Optiscan Imaging Ltd (ASX: OIL) announced the initiation of a pre-clinical gastrointestinal (GI) study in collaboration with the University Medical Center Mainz, Germany, following the completion of its first prototype for real-time imaging of the GI tract. This study aims to evaluate the Gen2 imaging technology’s capability for diagnosing and treating GI diseases, especially cancers. The data collected will also support the development of AI algorithms for improved diagnostic processes. The study, led by renowned gastroenterologist Professor Ralph Kiesslich, aims to address the challenges of traditional invasive procedures, facilitating earlier detection and enhanced patient outcomes through high-resolution imaging. Optiscan plans to transition to clinical trials following ethical clearance. The company aims to re-enter the GI endoscopy market with its upcoming Gen3 flexible endomicroscope, enhancing its position in the growing digital health sector.
Xref Limited (XF1)
Market Cap: $29.8 million
Share price movement: -24.4%
Xref is currently under offer from SEEK International Investments Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of SEEK Limited (SEK), through a scheme of arrangement offering $0.218 per share. The Scheme Meeting, held today, included an address from the Chair, Tom Stianos, outlining the acquisition proposal and details on how shareholders could participate and vote. However, the key announcement came separate to the Scheme Meeting Proceedings in the proxy results, which noted that a large number of proxy votes have been directed to a person other than the Chair and have been voted against the proposed scheme. These votes against amounted to 22.1% of the votes cast and only 70.1% in favour. While the outcome was not explcitly stated, it was strongly implied that this could be enough to vote down the scheme. Late into the evening the results of the meeting are as yet unreleased.
MyState Limited (MYS)
Market Cap: $484.8 million
Share price movement: -4.4%
Over to another scheme meeting held today by Auswide Bank (ABA) to vote on the acquisition by MyState. It was a completely different story with ABA shareholders voting more than 90% in favour of implementing the scheme to effect the merger of the two companies. Leadership believes the two companies to be highly complementary and they expect significant cost synergies to follow.
Findi Limited (FND)
Market Cap: $237m
Share price movement: 11.1%
Findi announced that the acquisition of Tata Communications’ white label ATM business by its majority-owned subsidiary Transaction Solutions International (TSI, as announced 15 November 2024) was approved by the Reserve Bank of India. This approval allows TSI to transfer Indicash’s White Label ATM license and proceed with the acquisition, which is expected to be completed within 60 days. Findi aims to enhance its strategy of expanding its network of banking solutions across India, particularly targeting underbanked communities. The acquisition is seen as vital for accelerating growth and service delivery through an expanded ATM network and enhanced payment capabilities. Findi’s management expressed enthusiasm for transitioning from planning to execution and emphasized the potential synergies between the ATM network and Findi’s merchant services
IODM Limited (ASX: IOD)
Market Cap: $98 million
Share price movement: +10.3%
IODM, an accounts receivable cloud solution provider, announced significant revenue growth in its UK Education segment, attributed to a new commercial revenue sharing arrangement with foreign exchange payments company Convera that began on January 1, 2024. The company achieved a minimum monthly revenue threshold of £75k, marking a 50% increase from previous levels, translating to an annualized revenue A$1.79 million. For the first half of FY2025, IODM reported unaudited revenue of A$1.345 million, representing a 60.5% increase year-over-year, with UK Education revenue alone increasing by 110%. IODM’s CEO, Mark Reilly, expressed optimism about continued growth, supported by a solid pipeline of additional university implementations.
Just last week, IOD reported on their Appendix 4C cash flow statement cash receipts of $719k with a $441k outflow.
Hansen Technologies (HSN)
Market Cap: $1.14 billion
Share price movement: +2.2%
Billing software company Hansen Technologies (HSN) has signed a five-year contract with VMO2 (formed with the combination of Virgin Media and 02) worth approximately A$50m to license Hansen’s Suite for Communications, Telecommuncations, and Media.
Hansen also took the opportunity to reiterate guidance. Revenue for FY25 is projected between A$398m – $405m, with underlying EBITDA of A$92m – $101m. Hansen will release their first half result in February and expect revenue for the half to be between $175 million and $180m, and underlying EBITDA between $37 and $39 million, implying a stronger second half.
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