Claranova (CLA): Adapting to post-pandemic normal

Edison Investment Research Limited Claranova (CLA): Adapting to post-pandemic normal 22-Nov-2021 / 07:00 GMT/BST London, UK, 22 November 2021 Claranova (CLA): Adapting to post-pandemic normal Claranova reported Q122 revenue of €88m (-2% y-o-y), slightly better than its end-September expectation of a 5% decline. Now that the transition to subscription licensing is complete, Avanquest is seeing revenue growth accelerate. PlanetArt saw organic revenue declines in the last two quarters, but management is confident of a return to growth in Q222. We have revised our forecasts to reflect FY21 results and the Q1 revenue update. Reflecting the different business models and minority interests for each division, we continue to use a sum-of-the-parts approach to valuation. Using EV/sales multiples that reflect our views on the growth and profitability of each division and are conservative compared to the peer group averages, we calculate a valuation of €10.46 per share (down from €10.55 when we last wrote). In our view, consistent growth in revenues and margins towards the company's FY23 targets will be key to reducing the discount to peers. In the near term, resumption of growth in PlanetArt from Q222 and sustained profitable growth in Avanquest will be the key triggers.  Click here to view the full report or here to sign up to receive research as it is published. All reports published by Edison are available to download free of charge from its website www.edisongroup.com About Edison: Edison is a leading research and investor relations consultancy, connecting listed companies to the widest pool of global investors. By focusing on the volume and quality of investors reached - across institutions, family offices, wealth managers and retail investors - Edison can create and gauge intent to purchase, even in the darkest pools of capital, and then make introductions via non-deal roadshows, events or virtual meetings. Having been the first in-market 17 years ago, Edison now has more than 100 analysts covering every economic sector. Headquartered in London, Edison also has offices in New York, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv and a presence in Athens, Johannesburg and Sydney. Edison is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Edison is not an adviser or broker-dealer and does not provide investment advice. Edison's reports are not solicitations to buy or sell any securities. For more information, please contact Edison: Katherine Thompson [phone] [e-mail] Learn more at www.edisongroup.com and connect with Edison on:  LinkedIn  www.linkedin.com/company/edison-group-/ Twitter   www.twitter.com/Edison_Inv_Res YouTube  www.youtube.com/edisonitv Dissemination of a CORPORATE NEWS, transmitted by EQS Group. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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