24 June 2024
TPXimpact Holdings
PLC
("TPX",
or the "Group", or the "Company")
Update on financing
arrangements
The Board of TPXimpact Holdings plc
is pleased to provide an update on the Company's financing
arrangements.
As previously announced, net debt
(excluding lease liabilities) at 31 March 2024 was just over £7
million, the lowest level in over three years. Gross borrowings
under the Revolving Credit Facility ("RCF") at the same date were
£16.2 million and have since reduced to £12.2 million, compared
with £24.5 million a year ago, a 50% reduction.
Given the significant improvement in
the Group's debt position, the Board and the Company's bankers have
agreed to extend the maturity of the RCF by one year to July 2026
while reducing the amount of the facility from £30 million to £25
million effective from 21 June 2024 to better reflect the ongoing
needs of the business. The accordion of £15 million will continue
to be available, if required.
In addition, the borrowing
conditions ("covenants") of the RCF have been eased, one quarter
ahead of schedule. These covenants now comprise two measures, to be
assessed at each quarter end: (i) a leverage ratio1 of
no more than 2.5x; and (ii) an interest cover ratio2 of
no less than 3.0x for the periods ending 30 September and 31
December 2024 and 3.5x for the year to 31 March 2025 and
thereafter.
Steve Winters, Group CFO, commented:
"We have made significant progress
in reducing debt over the last twelve months. The favourable
amendments to our financing arrangements announced today represent
a return to a more normal framework for debt and cash management
and will allow us greater freedom to manage and invest in the
business effectively.
"With a strong balance sheet, we
continue to be well-positioned to achieve our targets for top-line
growth and margin improvement, in line with our three-year plan, as
well as manage interest costs more efficiently."
1Leverage ratio: net debt (excluding lease liabilities) to
rolling 12M Adjusted EBITDA
2Interest cover ratio: rolling 12M Adjusted EBITDA/net finance
costs
This announcement contains inside
information under the UK Market Abuse Regulation. The person
responsible for arranging for the release of this announcement on
behalf of the Company is Steve Winters, CFO.
Enquiries:
TPXimpact Holdings
Bjorn Conway, CEO
Steve Winters, CFO
Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
(Nomad and Joint Broker)
Fred Walsh
Ben Good
Sarah Wong
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Via Alma Strategic
+44 (0) 207 710 7600
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Dowgate Capital Limited
(Joint Broker)
James Serjeant
Russell Cook
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+44 (0) 203 903 7715
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Alma Strategic Communications
(Financial PR)
Josh Royston
Kieran Breheny
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tpx@almastrategic.com
+44 (0) 203 405 0209
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About
TPXimpact
We believe in a world enriched by
people-powered digital transformation. Working in collaboration
with organisations, we're on a mission to accelerate positive
change and build a future where people, places and the planet are
supported to thrive.
Led by passionate people, TPXimpact
works closely with its clients in agile, multidisciplinary teams;
challenging assumptions, testing new approaches and building
confidence and capabilities. Combining our rich heritage with
expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology,
we work to create sustainable solutions with the flexibility to
learn, evolve and change.
The business is being increasingly
recognised as a leading alternative digital transformation provider
to the UK public services sector, with over 90% of its client base
representing public services.
More information is available at
www.tpximpact.com.