Alcidion delivers record results and starts FY22 in strong revenue position
Highlights:
- Record revenue for FY21 of $25.9M, up 39% on FY20 ($18.6M)
- Recurring revenue increased to $16.3M, up 56% on FY20
- EBITDA loss of $0.5M, improvement of $3.4M on FY20
- Positive Underlying EBITDA (excludes M&A advisory & share based payments) of $0.5M
- Positive operating cashflow of $1.5M, an improvement of $3.6M on FY20
- Well capitalised with cash reserves of $25.0M poised for further growth in FY22
- Entering FY22 with strong pipeline of business and $15.1M of contracted revenue already signed, 18% higher than at same time last year
Alcidion (ASX: ALC) has today released its audited full year results and Annual Report to Shareholders for the Financial Year ended 30 June 2021 (FY21).
Financials
Alcidion has delivered an exceptional year of growth, resulting in record full year revenue of $25.9M, up 39% on the prior year. Notably, the recurring revenue base increased significantly to $16.3M, up 56% on the previous financial year.
This year of growth was achieved through executing an accelerated growth plan to capture the growing UK market. Aligned with this growth focus is an M&A strategy which resulted in the acquisition of ExtraMed, adding new customers and capabilities in the UK market and establishing Alcidion as a leader for Patient Flow. The record revenue result consisted of milestone contracts achieved across all three of our geographical markets (AU, NZ, UK).
Gross Profit margin of 88.3% reflects an improvement of 2.4% (FY20: 85.9%), driven by accelerated growth in recurring revenue (licence fees and maintenance & subscription fees).
An increase in staff costs was consistent with the strategy of scaling resourcing, particularly in the UK, to take advantage of emerging opportunities. Alcidion expects a further increase in staff costs in FY22, with full-year impact of H2 FY21 hires along with planned new hires not yet recruited.
The Company reported an EBITDA loss of $0.5M reflecting continued emphasis on investing in scaling the business for growth. The underlying EBITDA (after removing share-based payments and M&A costs) was positive $0.5M.
Alcidion delivered positive operating cashflow for FY21 of $1.5m, an improvement of $3.6m on FY20 and ends the financial year with a strong cash balance of $25.0M.
All this was managed despite the challenging circumstances that continue as healthcare systems work within the constraints of COVID-19.
Operations
In keeping with the stated aim of scaling the company for growth, Alcidion continued to invest in their people adding key roles into the corporate structure in the areas of General Counsel, People Place and Culture and Information Technology. In June 2021, Alcidion appointed Matt Gepp to the role of CFO. These functions were all previously performed by Colin MacKinnon in the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Following the recent management hires to increase resourcing capability across several financial and operational areas, Colin MacKinnon (COO), will step down on 30 September 2021, and the COO role will be made redundant.
Colin was a founder of the MKM Health business, acquired by Alcidion in 2018, and since that period has been a key part of the senior management team. The Board of Alcidion would like to thank Colin for his significant contribution to the business over the past three years.
Forward Outlook
Looking to FY22, Alcidion is set to continue sales growth across all regions, scaling the organisation through investment in our people to support the Company’s strategy to become a global leader in healthcare technology.
The Company has entered FY22 in a strong position, with $15.1M of sold revenue already contracted to be recognised in FY22, 18% higher than at a similar time last year, and a healthy sales pipeline.
Alcidion has a further $2.9M of scheduled renewal revenue (existing customers renewing current subscription and licence periods), which is expected to be converted to contracted revenue over FY22.
Operationally, Alcidion will continue to execute on its strategy to accelerate growth, focused on increasing share in its three existing markets, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Investments are being made in expanding UK and ANZ sales and marketing capabilities, improving product management, expanding product development, scaling up Group infrastructure and investment in people – all needed to support growth.
Kate Quirke, Managing Director, said, “We have a tremendous growth opportunity ahead of us in the new financial year as Alcidion builds on the record-breaking momentum created in FY21. This will be achieved by accelerating sales across all regions.”
“With nearly 40% growth in the past 12 months, we have secured greater market share across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and signed important new contracts that have provided us with a solid foundation going into the new financial year. We have pre-sold contracted revenue and scheduled renewals for FY22 of approximately $18M as well as an established strong sales pipeline out to FY26.”
“While COVID-19 continues to present challenges, it has also served to underline the important role that Alcidion’s solutions can play in helping healthcare providers to have a cohesive view of data, risks and resources, enabling them to make informed decisions quickly and drive better outcomes for patients.”
“Specific to the UK market, our growth will also be derived from the country’s focus to leverage Digital Aspirant programs and as we realise benefit from being listed on the Procurement Frameworks.”
“Looking locally to the ANZ region, the focus in digital healthcare is on virtual care, achieving greater return on existing EMR investment and a need to improve patient flow throughout the healthcare system looking at logistics and efficiency. All of which align to Alcidion’s solution focus.”
“Across all markets, Alcidion will continue to focus on the opportunity for Miya Precision with existing customers, ensure we are well placed with the emerging opportunities in our current markets and look to move into adjacent markets – as we continue to deliver our strategy of becoming a global leader in healthcare technology.”