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Richard Williamson

Zalaris - Another quarter of records

Zalaris delivered its 11th consecutive quarter of revenue growth in Q324, alongside record quarterly revenue and profitability. Contract momentum continues with both existing clients and new contracts, resulting in a net retention rate within Managed Services of 108%. Zalaris has made good progress towards its mid-term adjusted EBIT margin target of 12–15%, with a 17.9% margin in the Managed Services business boosting group margins to 10.9% (Q323: 8.5%). The enhanced profitability has been driven by the strategic improvements to operations in Germany and increased use of near-shore and offshore service locations to drive efficiencies. Our estimates are unchanged as we expect a strong final quarter with maintained margin progression and contract momentum. Management noted it is making progress in the strategic review announced in April, although no outcome has yet been reported.
Underlying
Zalaris ASA

Zalaris ASA is a Norway-based company providing employment services. It provides business process outsourcing (BPO) services within human resources (HR) and payroll processing. Its offering is divided in four areas: payroll and HR outsourcing, comprising employee data management, time and absence processing, payroll solutions, compensation administration, and a range of cloud-based services for payroll processing; talent management, including solutions for competency management, performance reviews, learning, succession planning and recruiting; solutions for reporting and analysis of HR performance; and consulting in the areas of training and competence, application maintenance and operational services. Additionally, it provides implementation methodology. Zalaris ASA also operates as SAP BPO and human capital management partner, as well as provides consulting for SuccessFactors. It operates in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the United Kingdom.

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Richard Williamson

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