LONDON - VSA Capital Group PLC (AQSE: VSA) has announced a return to profitability in its interim report for the six months ending September 30, 2024. Despite difficult market conditions and a challenging economic environment, the investment banking firm reported a turnover of £1.76 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of £0.62 million.
The company's cash position stood at £0.94 million, with a net asset value (NAV) of £2.36 million and a NAV per share (NAVPS) of 10.4p. VSA Capital retained 29 corporate clients during the period.
Chairman Mark Steeves attributed the company's recovery to the dedication of its staff and expressed cautious optimism for the future, citing an increased portfolio of client companies and a healthy pipeline of transactions.
CEO Andrew Monk highlighted the firm's strategic partnership with Drakewood Capital Management Limited, which is expected to enhance VSA's offerings in the natural resources and transitional energy sectors. Despite a slowdown in deal flow due to macroeconomic factors and political changes, VSA Capital managed to execute several deals by sourcing strategic investors for its corporate clients.
Monk noted the company's successful fundraising for Invinity Energy Systems, amounting to £57 million in May, as evidence of VSA's global reach and ability to complete significant projects. The company's VSA Lite service also contributed to client base growth, attracting companies to its full-service offerings.
The CEO also mentioned the company's "broker exempt" status under MIFID 2, which allows its research to be freely available, a factor that played a crucial role in the fundraising for Equipmake.
In September, Drakewood Capital Management invested £405,000 for a 19.9% stake in VSA, strengthening the firm's balance sheet and marking the beginning of a promising partnership. The collaboration is expected to bolster VSA's capabilities, particularly in the mining sector.
The report also acknowledged some internal changes, including the departure of former Finance Director Marcia Manarin, and the recruitment of Galin Ganchev from Oberon Investments to fill the position.
While the company has faced legacy issues from the previous year, Monk is confident that these have been resolved, setting the stage for a cautiously optimistic outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The company's deal pipeline has seen significant growth in recent months, which is expected to be beneficial for the business.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from VSA Capital Group PLC.
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