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SAGE (UK) LTD
HR Consulting

SAGE (UK) LTD

One to watch in the UK HR Consulting industry this month.

The following findings are taken from the Plimsoll Analysis and show why SAGE (UK) LTD is one to watch in the UK HR Consulting industry this month. According to the latest Plimsoll Analysis they are exceptional because of:

Their excellent financial health

The Plimsoll Analysis of SAGE (UK) LTD shows:

  • The Plimsoll Chart is high and rising indicating an improvement in financial strength, well above the industry average.
  • The company is the 6th largest in the market
  • The company is the 9th most profitable
  • It is one of the strongest in the UK market

Their attractiveness as an acquisition

Along with the UK's 200 other leading HR Consulting, SAGE (UK) LTD has been rated on it acquisition attractiveness:

  • The company could command a price premium
  • It has been rated on 9 specific acquisition criteria
  • It does however have the resources to be on the lookout for acquisitions
  • 38 companies are ripe for takeover according to the Plimsoll Analysis

Plus some of its other key achievements this year

The Plimsoll Analysis reveals the true performance of each company. Here are some other key findings for SAGE (UK) LTD:

  • Pretax profits have risen 29% in the latest year.
  • One of the 'Most Profitable' companies.
  • Total sales have risen 13% in the latest year.
  • Listed in 'Pre-tax Profit Return on Owners Funds'.
  • Generates an excellent profit on total assets.
  • One of the best in terms of sales per employee.
  • The value of the company has increased in the latest year.
  • Has a big difference between future and current value.
  • Latest sales are £413.82 million
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6 Charts

The 6 charts measure sales growth, return on assets, profitability, debt, and cover for creditors. A rising line is good and a falling line is bad.

Company Details

The page shows the registered office, auditor's details and the key board member.

Plimsoll Chart

The Plimsoll Chart is the overall measure of the change in a companies financial performance. A high and rising line indicates the company is STRONG.

Company Summary

Written commentary is provided detailing key findings including current ranking and any special achievements.

Financial Data

5 years' worth of financial data is provided on each company.

Future Year

Projected Future Year – we estimate how the company could improve its overall value and financial stability.

SALES GROWTH
(% Change in Sales Year On Year)
TRADING STABILITY
(Sales Return On Total Assets)
RETAINED PROFITABILITY
(Retained Profit Return On Total Assets)
WORKING CAPITAL
(Repay Debt Without Selling Fixed Assets)
GEARING
(How Much is Owned By The Shareholders)
IMMEDIATE LIQUIDITY
(Immediate Cover For Trade Creditors)
PLIMSOLL CHART
(Overall Financial Health)

SAGE (UK) LTD

Registration Number: 01045967 Website: www.sage-snowdropkcs.co.uk
Incorporation Date: 14/03/1972 Audit. Fees: ££787,000
Last Annual Return: Secretary: Ms Mohor Roy
Registered Address: C23 - 5 & 6 Cobalt Park Way, Cobalt Park,
Wallsend, Tyne And Wear.
NE28 9EJ
Directors
  • Mr Pieter Bensch (57 yrs)
  • Ms Jacqui Cartin (36 yrs)
  • Mr Alexander Hall (32 yrs)
  • Ms Victoria Bradin (46 yrs)
  • Mr Christopher Ewen (38 yrs)

Development, sale, support and maintenance of computer software and associated services. T/O

= Revenue.

PROPOSED
YEAR
Period Ending 30-Sep-20 30-Sep-21 30-Sep-22 30-Sep-23 30-Sep-24 29-Sep-25
Weeks 52 52 52 52 52 52
           £000
Total Sales 342389 346351 351577 365942 413820 478791
Directors Fees 1654 843 1253 1170 1222 1466
Gross Profit 333241 336404 341505 351431 396590 458855
Value Added 252597 230181 215170 206552 247794 316347
Trading Profit 144347 117445 96729 74648 113525 175120
Depreciation 37223 14471 9687 9217 5602 6722
Non-Trading Income 13 1270 3165 27596 12255 0
Total Interest Charges 4047 1723 1693 1785 2120 2544
Pretax Profit 103090 102521 88514 91242 118058 165854
Retained Proft (+ - Shareholders Funds) 87043 -340755 14693 -6943 16003 70835
Fixed Assets 34272 64577 56409 47305 28024 33629
Intangibles 96566 96100 96041 95479 110412 132494
Intermediate Assets 67239 68703 68301 17042 3588 4306
 
Stocks 225 0 0 0 0 0
Debtors 37249 45324 47465 53085 56449 65312
Cash Or Equivalent 549803 144912 138962 192604 233941 266848
Total Current Assets 587277 190236 186427 245689 290390 332160
Creditors 10599 7745 5818 7193 8390 11163
Short Term Borrowing 93127 30551 13036 6486 11917 0
Oth.Curr.Liabilities 95858 110240 105790 116756 125960 151152
Tot.Curr.Liabilities 199584 148536 124644 130435 146267 162315
Net Curr.Assets 387693 41700 61783 115254 144123 169845
Shareholders Funds 575670 234915 249608 242665 258668 329503
Total Loan Capital 3303 24462 22587 22484 18503 0
Other Capital Employed 585770 271080 282534 275080 286147 10771
Tot.Capt.Employed 585770 271080 282534 275080 286147 340274
Pretax Profit Margin % 30.11 29.60 25.18 24.93 28.53 34.64
Sales Growth % 6 1 2 4 13 16
Pretax Profit Growth % -1 -14 3 29 40
Debtor Ratio Days 40 48 49 53 50 50
Creditor Ratio Days 11 8 6 7 7 8
Stock Turnover 1522 NA NA NA NA NA
Sales £000/Employee 176 183 196 195 232 255
Value Added £000/Empl. 130 122 120 110 139 169
Av. Remun. £000/Empl. 56 60 66 70 75 75
Total Empl. Remu. £000 108250 112736 118441 131904 134269 141227
Employees 1940 1889 1790 1877 1784 1876
Pretax Profit/Total Assets % 13 24 22 23 27 33
COMPANY SUMMARY
  • The Plimsoll Chart is high and rising indicating an improvement in financial strength, well above the industry average.
  • Total Sales have increased by 13.1% in the latest year, well above the industry average of 5.7%.
  • The company lies an excellent 1st in terms of Pretax Profits in this industry.
  • Gross Profit Margin is 95.8% in the latest year, well above the industry average of 44.8%.
  • Sales per Employee is £232,000 which is well above the industry average of £148,000.
  • The average salary is £75,000 which is well above the industry average of £67,000.
  • The company is ranked among the fastest growing in terms of sales growth in the latest year.
  • The company has consistently improved sales growth over the last 4 years. The only company to do so.
  • Pretax Profit Margin is 28.5% in the latest year, well above the industry average of 8.1%.
  • Shareholders received £84.0m in dividends this year, over 71% of the pretax profits of the company.
  • The Trading Stability chart shows a well below average sales return on total assets in the latest year
  • The Profitability chart shows a well above average pretax profit return on total assets in the latest year
  • The company is among the Top 16 in terms of Trading Profits.
  • The company is among the Top 60 companies listed under the Gross Profits category (see section 3.1c).
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Key Attractiveness features

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Acquisition Attractiveness Rating

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Overall Rating Chart

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Company Valuation

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Company Trend

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Comments

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SAGE (UK) LTD- ACQUISITION ATTRACTIVENESS ANALYSIS

COMPANY SUMMARY:

The company currently has £414m sales and made £118m, by following the proposal plan, sales would rise to £479m and profits would rise to £166m.

KEY ATTRACTIVENESS FEATURES:

  • ADD £414m TO SALES
  • ATTRACTIVE PRICE
  • HIGH DIVIDEND

Acquisition Attractiveness Rating: ( Meets criteria   Does not meet criteria)

Criteria

  • Sales growth above the industry average
  • Low financial rating
  • High gross earnings")
  • Low number of shareholders
  • Big difference between current and future value
  • Directors fees represent high proportion of profits
  • Average age of directors is high
  • Company is privately owned
  • Low number of directors

Acquisition Rating

  • HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE
  • WORTH CONSIDERING
  • UNATTRACTIVE

Company Valuation:

♦
Proposed Yr
Year end: 30-Sep-21 30-Sep-22 30-Sep-23 30-Sep-24 29-Sep-25
Total Sales (£000): 346351 351577 365942 413820 478791
Pretax Profits (£000): 102521 88514 91242 118058 165854
Total value (£000): 793789 709691 545916 744198 1085061
Asset value (£000): 274704 268216 212911 198473 235741
Goodwill (£000): 519085 441475 333005 545725 849320
Liabilities (£000): -39789 -18608 29754 60195 93762
Equity value (£000): 754000 691083 575670 804393 1178823

Total Value Formula: (Pretax Profit + Interest Payments - Non Trading Income + Directors Fees) * 5 plus
(Fixed Assets + Intangibles + Intermediate Assets + Stocks + Debtors)

Shareholders / Ownership:

SAGE HOLDING COMPANY LTD (64.3%)

SAGE SOFTWARE HOLDINGS INC

Immediate Shareholder: SAGE HOLDING COMPANY LTD

Subsidiaries:

INTELLIGENTAPPS HOLDINGS LTD

SNOWDROP SYSTEMS LTD

SNOWDROP SYSTEMS PTY LTD

NEWCASTLE GREAT PARK MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD

Acquisition / Valuation Comments:

This company has been established 53 years.

The number of shareholders is low (2)

3 directors are under 40 years of age.

The total value of the company is currently £744.2m including debts.

The equity value is high, indicating low levels of total liabilities.

The proposed year is based on achieving a 33% return on total assets.

The company's value would increase by 46% if the proposed business plan was followed.

The proposed plan would improve the overall financial strength of the company by 19%.

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