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Summary of TechnologyOne (TNE) Analysis

Core Content

TechnologyOne (TNE) is a leading ERP SaaS company in Australia, with a growing presence in the UK and other international markets. The company has been focusing on the "SaaS+" model, which has significantly improved its financial performance and customer experience. The analysis highlights TNE's strategic initiatives, financial forecasts, and valuation outlook.

Main Points

• SaaS+ and Profit Growth: TNE's adoption of the SaaS+ model has led to a doubling of the average ARR/customer CAGR from 10% to 20%. This model is central to the company's growth strategy and is expected to drive higher profitability as the first contracts enter their second term in FY27.

• Implementation Efficiency: TNE has reduced implementation days from 140 in FY24 to 126 in 1H25, and is on track to reach the target of 30 days. This improvement is expected to increase implementation efficiency by 51% CAGR between 1H25 and FY28, further boosting profit growth.

• UK Market Performance: The UK business has shown strong ARR growth of +50% and new sales ARR up 61% in 1H25, indicating significant potential for future growth. The UK market is estimated to be three times larger than the domestic market.

• Growth Drivers: TNE is experiencing growth across key verticals including Higher Education, Local Government, and Federal Government. The company has a strong pipeline and is expanding its market share in these areas.

• Financial Forecast: TNE's PBT growth guidance has been upgraded to 13-17% for FY25, up from 12-16% previously. The revised forecasts imply PBT growth of 17.5%, 18.2%, and 22.4% for FY25, FY26, and FY27 respectively.

• Valuation and Price Target: The DCF-based price target has been revised to A$44, up from A$36.95, reflecting the company's improved financial outlook and growth potential. The EV/EBITDA multiple is expected to decrease from 49.3x to 28.9x by FY27.

• Investment Thesis: TNE is recommended to retain a Buy rating due to its strong growth trajectory, improved implementation efficiency, and successful execution in the UK market. The company's unique "Power of One" model has historically driven consistent profit growth, although it has limited scalability.

Key Information

• PBT Growth: Expected to increase steadily from FY25 to FY26 and then accelerate in FY27 as SaaS+ contracts renew.

• ARR Growth: The average ARR/customer CAGR has doubled since the adoption of SaaS+.

• Implementation Days: Reduced from 140 to 126 in 1H25, with a target of 30 days.

• UK ARR Growth: Accelerated to +50% in 1H25, indicating a strong market position.

• Net Retention Ratio (NRR): Remained at near highs, while churn is at historical lows.

• Price Target: A$44, with a 19% increase from the previous price of A$36.95.

• Analyst Certification: All analysts involved in the report certify that their views are personal and not influenced by compensation.

Growth Drivers in Key Verticals

• Local Government: TNE has expanded its presence in the UK with 28 district councils and 6 unitary councils, and has won Islington as its first borough in January.

• Education: TNE has secured contracts with all state TAFE systems in Australia, except South Australia and New South Wales. The acquisition of CourseLoop strengthens its position in the higher education market.

• Federal Government: TNE has seen the fastest ARR growth in the government vertical, with the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) being the first opportunity awarded via the new procurement panel.

Risks and Considerations

• Upside Risks: Stronger-than-forecast ARR growth and margin improvements could lead to higher valuations.

• Downside Risks: Slower-than-expected ARR growth or weaker NRR could impact the company's performance.

• Macro Risks: Rising interest rates and cautious sentiment towards the technology sector could affect investor confidence.

• Valuation Risks: TNE is currently trading at a premium compared to peers and historical levels, which could lead to a de-rating if results underperform.

Catalysts

• Full-Year Results: Expected in November, which could provide further insights into performance.

• UK Market Progress: Continued positive news on UK market expansion is a key catalyst.

• New Contracts: Wins in key verticals, especially larger or more prestigious contracts, could drive growth.

Sustainability and Other Considerations

• Consulting Transition: TNE is transitioning from traditional consulting to SaaS+, which may impact the traditional consulting team.

• Charitable Contributions: The company allocates 1% of profit to the Foundation Program and direct donations to charities.

• Gender Equality: There is an interest in the gender equality rate within the sales and R&D teams as the business grows.

Analysts

• Wei Sim - Equity Analyst, +61 477773438, wei.sim@jefferies.com
• Jennifer Xu - Equity Associate, +61 293642894, jennifer.xu@jefferies.com
• John Campbell - Equity Analyst, +61 439052387, jcampbell1@jefferies.com
• Tom Chapman - Equity Analyst, +61 438499671, tom.chapman@jefferies.com

Investment Recommendation

• Rating: Buy
• Price Target: A$44
• 12-Month View: The base case is A$44 (+19%), with upside at A$64 (+73%) and downside at A$28 (-24%).

Valuation Framework

• Long-term EBITDA Growth Rate: 3% beyond FY35
• Cash Tax Rate: 21% of EBITDA
• Cost of Equity: 8.3%
• WACC: 8.3%

Analyst Certification

All views expressed in the report are personal and not influenced by compensation. The analysts are not registered with FINRA and may not be subject to certain regulations.

Legal and Regulatory Notes

• Non-US Analysts: The analysts are employed by Jefferies (Australia) Pty Ltd, a non-US affiliate of Jefferies LLC, and are not registered as research analysts with FINRA.
• Disclosure: The analysts may not be subject to FINRA Rule 2241 and related restrictions.

Summary Table

Additional Insights

• Net Interest Expenses: Reduced from A$6m in FY24 to A$3m in FY25.
• Free Cash Flows: Improved from -A$78.4m in FY24 to A$135.6m in 2H25.
• Dividend Yield: Increased from 0% to 1%.
• Net Debt/(Cash) to Equity: Decreased from -0.1x to -0.4x.
• ROE: Increased from 31% to 32%.
• ROCE: Increased from 34% to 35%.
• ROA: Increased from 17% to 20%.

Conclusion

TechnologyOne is positioned for continued growth with its SaaS+ model, improved implementation efficiency, and strong performance in the UK market. The company's unique "Power of One" approach has driven consistent profit growth, although it may limit scalability. The analysis recommends retaining a Buy rating due to the company's strong fundamentals and growth potential.