Sector-leading net flows, double-digit profit growth
AUM grew 8% over H1-24 (to 30 Sep 23) from £12.7bn to £13.7bn. Net inflows totalled +£910m (7% of opening AUM), an inflow rate far above most peers, with some experiencing substantial outflows (see page 2). Investment performance contributed +£100m to AUM. Encouragingly, Tatton reports that the level of net inflows of H1 has continued into H2.Revenue was up 10% y-o-y from £15.9m in H1-23 to £17.5m; adjusted operating profit (AOP) increased 11% from £8.0m to £8.9m; and AOP margin hit 50.7%, from an already-impressive 50.1% in H1-23. These margins are far above any comparable business (see page 7).
We highlight the significant growth potential going forward (detailed on pages 9-12): Tatton is in a growing market with significant tailwinds; it has a market-leading proposition and is gaining market share; it has a huge opportunity to grow AUM even without winning new clients (by increasing average AUM per client); and it can accelerate growth through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
Our fundamental valuation is 580p per share, 18% above the current share price. We also flag that since the end of the bull market (end of 2021), investment/wealth managers and platforms have ‘de-rated’ significantly, with the median PER of a tracked peer group declining 47% from 27.6 to 14.6. We believe there is potential for a significant sector re-rating (see page 16).
Tatton Asset Management is engaged in providing a range of services to the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") directly authorized financial adviser ("DA IFA") marketplace encompassing discretionary fund management, regulatory and compliance services and mortgage services. Co.'s discretionary portfolio management ("DFM") service operates on ten United Kingdom adviser WRAP platforms and can be integrated into the growing number of adviser WRAP platforms in the market. Co. provides support services to independent financial advisors ("IFA"s), enabling DA IFA firms to provide compliant and effective investment portfolio management for their platform based clients.
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