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ADCORP HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration number: 1974/001804/06
Share code: ADR
ISIN: ZAE000000139
("Adcorp" or "the Company" or "the Group")
OPERATIONAL UPDATE, VOLUNTARY TRADING UPDATE FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 AND RESULTS PRESENTATION
Operational update
Our Staffing Solutions and Contingent Services divisions have performed strongly, achieving
solid revenue and gross profit growth. While Professional Services saw softer demand, our
agility in managing costs and adapting to shifting client needs ensured stable overall
performance across the business, resulting in positive year-on-year growth in Group revenue
and gross profit. The first half of the year was characterised by challenging market conditions
in both South Africa and Australia. In response, we proactively launched key restructuring
initiatives aimed at reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, and better aligning with market
conditions. While once-off restructuring costs have impacted earnings in the short term, these
actions are expected to drive significant long-term efficiencies. Working capital across the
group remains well managed, underpinning strong cash generation. The balance sheet
remains strong, with a net cash (including restricted cash) position of R266.0 million at 31
August 2024.
Operational Performance by Service Line
Contingent Staffing: The South African division delivered strong performance, with both
revenue and gross profit exceeding the previous year's figures. Strategic alignment of our
blue-collar staffing and training brands around common client types has enhanced client
relationships. The successful relaunch of our hospitality brand ZEST and the integration of
occupational health and wellness services further strengthened our offering. Australia
Contingent Staffing continues to perform strongly and delivered double-digit growth in revenue
and gross profit, supported by continued demand in sectors like manufacturing, horticulture,
and the meat industry through the PALM Scheme. Expansion into new sectors such as aged
care and aquaculture further diversified revenue streams.
Staffing Solutions: The division achieved double-digit revenue growth, bolstered by expanded
customer relationships and new business wins. Margins were softened somewhat due to setup
costs for clients and adverse weather conditions that impacted output volumes. Our newly
launched Telvuka brand is well-positioned to tap into demand for outsourced contact centre
services, particularly from international markets.
Professional Services: The South African division maintained stable revenue despite broader
economic challenges in South Africa, such as high unemployment and inflation. Gross margins
were carefully managed and contracted very slightly over the period. Paracon faced IT talent
shortages, which affected contract renewals, but disciplined margin management helped
mitigate the impact. Charisma posted strong year-on-year growth while DAV and Kelly showed
positive momentum following restructuring efforts. In Australia, Paxus underwent a
transformation, shifting from a state-based ICT model to a sector-based structure focused on
Financial & Professional Services, Emerging Technologies, and Industrial & Energy. This
reorganisation has significantly reduced costs and improved operational efficiency, laying the
groundwork for scalable growth.
Trading update
Adcorp is in the process of finalising its results for the six months period ended 31 August
2024 ("reporting period"). Shareholders are accordingly advised that the Company has a
reasonable degree of certainty that:
- Earnings per share ("EPS") will be between 26.6 cents and 29.9 cents compared to
EPS of 33.1 cents for the six months period ended 31 August 2023 ("comparable
period"), being a decrease of between 9.7% and 19.7%; and
- Headline earnings per share ("HEPS") will be between 26.6 cents and 29.9 cents
compared to HEPS of 33.1 cents for the comparable period, being a decrease of
between 9.7% and 19.7%.
Important to note is that the expected change in EPS and HEPS, respectively, for the reporting
period compared to the comparable period, have been considerably impacted by once-off
restructuring costs of R25.6 million incurred during the reporting period.
The financial information on which this voluntary trading update is based has not been
reviewed or reported on by the auditors of the Company.
The unaudited interim financial results for the period ended 31 August 2024 will be published
on or about Thursday, 31 October 2024.
Results presentation
The results presentation will take place electronically on Thursday, 31 October 2024, at 10:00.
Should you be interested in attending please contact ir@singular.co.za and a webcast link will
be provided.
Kindly note that a question and answer session will be available at the end of the presentation.
Johannesburg
22 October 2024
Sponsor
Valeo Capital (Pty) Ltd
Date: 22-10-2024 09:00:00
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