AcadeMedia AB (Buy, TP: SEK80.00) - Strong FCF, but no dividends
FY 2017/18 turned out to be more challenging than first anticipated, but we find high-quality credentials in its business model still achieving 5% YOY adj. EBIT growth and FCF growth of 36% YOY. We believe the decision not to pay dividends raises unnecessary questions given the strong FCF and fast deleveraging. We have largely maintained our forecasts following the Q4 results and still like the operational outlook. We reiterate our BUY and SEK80 target price.AcadeMedia AB is a Sweden-based holding company, which operates through its subsidiaries, primarily via AcadeMedia Group AB. It provides educational services and specializes in preschools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools and adult education centers, among others. AcadeMedia Group AB has facilities all over Sweden, as well as preschools in Norway and Germany. Its brands include Framtidsgymnasiet, Hermods, Pysslingen, Plushogskolan, Espira, Vittra and NTI-gymnasiet, among others. The adult education sector is engaged in provision of various trainings, such as Swedish for Immigrants (SFI), Information Technology (IT), marketing and logistics, among others. AcadeMedia AB's main shareholders comprise Mellby Gard AB, Marvin Holding Ltd and Nordea Funds Ltd.
DNB Markets is the investment banking arm of DNB Bank ASA and is focused primarily on the Nordic region, as well as internationally on niches such as global shipping, energy and related services, and seafood. DNB Markets offers services in FICC, Equities and Investment Banking advisory from offices in Oslo, Stockholm, London, Singapore and New York. Equity research coverage is offered on c250 Nordic companies. DNB was ranked no.2 in Extel Nordic Research 2017. The DNB Markets’ Credit and FICC Macro & FX Research teams are repeatedly highly rated by Prospera Nordic Institutional Investor Surveys.
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